News and Events

Feb 28
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Barrett Creative Writing Contest submissions due February 28

Open to all HFC students, the Francis G. Barrett Creative Writing Contest and the Larry Colter Poetry Prize offer $700 in prizes.
Jan 17
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Wayne State transfer advisor on the HFC campus every Friday

For students interested in transferring to Wayne State, a transfer advisor will be on campus to talk to you every Friday during the Winter 2025 semester.
Jan 23
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EMU transfer advisor on campus each month

For students interested in transferring to EMU, a transfer advisor will be on campus to talk to you during the Winter 2025 semester.
Jan 20
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UM-Dearborn transfer advisor on the HFC campus every Monday

For students interested in transferring to UM-Dearborn, a transfer advisor will be on campus to talk to you every Monday during the Winter 2025 semester.
Jan 30
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Join us for the Degree Completion Workshop

If you're an HFC student with 45 credits (or close to that), you should attend the cegree completion workshop on Jan. 30.
Jan 15
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Students: join us for the “Start Your Semester Off Right” seminar

To get off to a great start in January and develop helpful tools and habits, come to the "Start Your Semester Off Right" seminar on Jan. 15.
Jan 14
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College Store information for the Winter 2025 semester

The College Store will be open an extra hour Jan. 13-16, 2025 as the Winter 2025 semester opens.
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Remembering Mayor Jack O’Reilly

Jack O’Reilly was a great leader who dedicated his life to civic service. We will miss him, and we honor his legacy.
Jan 20
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Volunteer for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

Make a difference by volunteering on the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on Jan. 20, 2025.
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HFC retiree releases Dearborn history book to preserve historic homes

L. Glenn O'Kray publishes his third book about the history of Dearborn.
Shannon Wronski is wearing a blue hajib and black business jacket with a grey backdrop.

HFC alumna earns UM-Dearborn Dean’s Medallion and starts teaching career

HFC alumna Shannon Wronski, a UM-Dearborn Dean's Medallion recipient, is excited to start her career inspiring students to learn math.
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Kwanzaa: President’s Video

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Kwanzaa holiday. A special presentation by HFC alumna Alanna Grace Marie Schwartz follows.
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HFC Outfall project closes part of perimeter road for Winter 2025

Critical repair of a large pipe under the main campus roadway requires us to close the west side of the Perimeter Road, and part of the westernmost parking lot (7), during Winter semester 2025.
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Christmas, Advent, Epiphany: President’s Video

President Kavalhuna and HFC student Sterling Lester share their reflections on the Christmas holiday (including Advent and Epiphany).
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Hanukkah: President’s Video

President Kavalhuna and Corinne Asher share the background and meaning of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.
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Dr. Carolyn Casale has big plans as HFC’s new Fulbright Coordinator

As HFC's new Fulbright Coordinator, Dr. Carolyn Casale would like to bring in more Fulbright Visiting Scholars and see HFC employees become Fulbright Scholars.
Almunthir Elhady, HFC alumnus to serve as student speaker at UM-Dearborn commencement ceremonies.

Alumnus is a featured speaker at UM-Dearborn Commencement

HFC alumnus Almunthir Elhady has been chosen as the Student Speaker at the UM-Dearborn Commencement Ceremonies.
Jan 16
Dr. Yusef Salaam is wearing a white button down shirt and blue and white dotted tie.

Exonerated Central Park Five defendant keynotes MLK Convocation

Yusef Salaam, one of the “Central Park Five,” will be the keynote speaker at the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation – “When They See Us: A Journey of Resilience and Justice.”
Andrea Herrera standing in front of a mountainous scene.

HFC welcomes Andrea Herrera, who brings overseas experience to her new role

Andrea Herrera's knowledge of four languages makes her invaluable as HFC's new Bilingual K-12 Admissions Recruiter.
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Board of Trustees meeting, December 9

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting in the Rosenau Board Room.
An aisle full of HFC shirts and mugs inside the College Store.

College Store sale: 25% off

From Dec. 9-13, The College Store will offer 25% off HFC apparel and merchandise.
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Carolyn Frey finds fulfillment in second career as a nurse

When Carolyn Frey decided to change careers and become a nurse, HFC provided the education she needed.
HFC Volleyball players left to right: Skylar Piper, Katya Salame, and Djene Sy.

3 Hawks volleyball players earn MCCAA Eastern Conference Honorable Mention

HFC volleyball players Skylar Piper, Katya Salame, and Djene Sy earned MCCAA Eastern Conference Honorable Mention.
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Free Autumn Jazz Concert on campus

Join us for the Autumn Jazz Concert on Dec. 11. Admission is free.