News and Events

Guten Appetit! Fifty-One O One – HFC’s student-run restaurant in the Student & Culinary Arts Center (Building M) – will host the annual Oktoberfest Buffet on Wednesday, Oct. 5.

The menu is as follows:

On Sept. 14, 2015, President Obama announced significant changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). These changes will be in effect for the 2017-2018 FAFSA and are described below.

Early FAFSA

The HFC Women’s Institute for National and Global Success (WINGS) Committee recently received news that it will receive the 2016 MACRAO Equity in Education Award at the 2016 Annual MACRAO Conference Nov. 16-18. This conference takes place at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth.

The US Army will be on campus for a recruitment event on Thursday, September 29 from 1 - 2 p.m. on the Liberal Arts Building Lawn. You can also check out some of the activities the US Army does to stay in shape. Test your skills and compete against your friends while having a ton of fun!

Fifty-One O One is featuring the Southern Italian menu this week! Check out the Fifty-One O One menu.

HFC and Eastern Michigan University (EMU) are hosting “Resonance: Eastern Michigan University Ceramics Alumni Under the Tutelage of Susanne Stephenson & John Loree,” a dual exhibition showcasing ceramics artwork running concurrently at both HFC and EMU from now until Friday, Sept.

On Sept. 6, a nationwide technical college abruptly closed its doors at all five of its locations in Michigan, including Dearborn. As a result of this closure, more than 40,000 students were displaced.

HFC's Fifty-One O One student-run restaurant is now open for the fall 2016 semester.

HFC will host Discover Day on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the main campus.

The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) in Lansing recently recognized HFC as a “veteran-friendly” educational institution, awarding it gold-level status.

HFC's Workforce and Professional Development Division will host National Manufacturers Day (MFG Day) on Friday, Oct. 7. This day works to show students the many different career opportunities in the manufacturing industry.

JC Penney Lifetouch Studio seeks photographers for studios at various locations. No experience is necessary! Training provided.

UPS will be on campus recruiting for part-time and full-time package handlers and drivers on Sept. 8. UPS offers up to $5,250 a year in tuition assistance at select locations. For more, visit www.upsjobs.com.

You are invited to sign up for the Cultural Friendship Program for this fall, 2016! The Cultural Friendship Program pairs international students at Henry Ford College with students, staff and faculty from the United States.

Quality Metalcraft will be on campus recruiting for more than 20 full-time openings with benefits on Sept. 15! They seek individuals to fill positions ranging from management to skilled trades. They have openings in production, engineering and robotics.

HFC will host the Veterans Resource Fair on Thursday, Sept. 22, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on the first floor of the Andrew A. Mazzara Administrative Services & Conference Center (ASCC, Bld. L).

Denise Widen, an HFC student studying ceramics, was one of two community college students who recently won a $500 scholarship from the Michigan Ceramics Art Association (MCAA).

HFC bids a warm welcome to its new and returning students with Welcome Back Days from Sept. 19-22 in the Student and Culinary Arts Center (Building M), located on the main campus.

HFC's Office of Career Services (OCS) will host the fifth annual Career Expo on Friday, Oct. 14, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in the Student & Culinary Arts Center (Building M) on the main campus.

HFC has appointed Dr. Michael A. Nealon as the College’s new vice president of Academic Affairs. He officially began on Monday, Aug. 15.

The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) Accrediting Commission recently renewed a seven-year grant for HFC's Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts Degree program.

HFC recently signed a transfer agreement with the University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) where students can transfer their credits toward an undergraduate degree in engineering at UM-Dearborn.

The Winter 2017 Nursing Application deadline is now extended to Thursday, Aug. 18, at 5 p.m.

For more information, please contact Lorraine Paffenroth @ 313-317-6525 or via email at lpaffen@hfcc.edu.

HFC President Stan Jensen helped celebrate the first graduates of the innovative Michigan Advanced Technician Training (MAT2) program July 13 in Lansing with participating employers and colleges. During the ceremony, Dr.

A team of 14 HFC nursing students and faculty members are holding fundraisers in late July and August to aid in funding their humanitarian trip to Belize on a mission of mercy in late December through International Service Learning (ISL).

Two officials from the Kennedy Center’s American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) nominated HFC acting students Zach Ross and Samantha Kenbeek for the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Auditions.

The Medical Assistant (MA) program at HFC offers a gateway into the medical field for non-traditional students.

The HFC 25th Annual Mike Adray Memorial Golf Tournament, presented by Enertron LLC in mid-May at the Dearborn Country Club, raised more than $47,000. Proceeds from this event fund scholarships for deserving students in southeast Michigan.

Employers and alumni alike have high praise for the HFC Cisco Networking Academy Program, which provides students with the skills for designing, building and managing computer networks.

Kroger will be on campus recruiting for new employees for all locations on June 21, 2016 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Liberal Arts Building (Bld. K) lobby, especially for the Taylor area.

Demand for heating/cooling professionals in Michigan and the United States (U.S.) is at an all-time high.

The Texas Rangers drafted HFC baseball player Kyle Roberts in the 5th round of the 2016 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft.

Blind since birth, Khodr Farhat never let that stand in the way of achieving his goals. He repeatedly credits HFC for allowing him to reach his potential.

HFC and the State of Michigan Workforce Development Agency will host a dinner information session on the Michigan Advanced Technician Training (MAT2) program June 30. This session takes place in the Technology Building (Bld.

HFC's Fifty-One O One restaurant announces the 2016 International Buffet lunch schedule.

The schedule is as follows:

The HFC Theatre Arts program’s presentation of “Bug” will finish its run the weekend of June 23-26. The two leads, Zach Ross and Samantha Kenbeek, have been nominated for the prestigious Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Auditions.

Jake Kieronski, a member of the HFC golf team, won the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) Individual Championship title for the second consecutive year at the MCCAA State Tournament at Elks Lodge in Port Huron on May 10.

Approximately 380 students graduated from HFC during the May 7 commencement ceremonies, which took place at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center in Dearborn.

Tiffany Feebish, a Henry Ford II Honors Program student majoring in Biotechnology at HFC, credits her current internship at Wayne State University and this summer’s internship at Michigan State University (MSU) to HFC’s Biotechnology Program.

An official from the Kennedy Center’s American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) nominated HFC acting students Joshua Neilson and Zach Ross for the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship Auditions.

Hashim Al-Tawil, an HFC Art History professor, recently participated in the Sharjah 7th International Calligraphy Biennial (Sharjah Biennial) from April 10-11 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

HFC's Music Program will perform a concert in Dearborn on May 22.

HFC's student-run newspaper The Mirror News won many awards and honors at the Michigan Community College Press Association’s (MCCPA) Press Day. This annual conference took place April 9 at Central Michigan University.

The American Board for Certification in Homeland Security (ABCHS) recently awarded HFC's Assistant Manager of Campus Safety Ali Awadi Certified in Homeland Security – Level V (CHS-V) distinction. This is the highest level of certification.

HFC's Music Program will perform at three different venues in late April.

Fifty-One O One is featuring the Pacific Northwest menu this week! Check out the Fifty-One O One menu.

Fifty-One O One is a student-run restaurant located in the Student and Culinary Arts Center with the following hours:

Registration for HFC's Camp Henry 2016 Program is now open. Camp Henry offers summer camps for kids in 5th grade through high school. An Open House, which gives an overview of Camp Henry, will take place on April 27, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Fifty-One O One is featuring the Greek menu this week! Check out the Fifty-One O One menu.

Fifty-One O One is a student-run restaurant located in the Student and Culinary Arts Center with the following hours:

Three HFC basketball players recently earned recognition from the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA).

HFC's Culinary Arts Dept. will hold its Courses XII: Chef’s Dinner titled “Bachelor’s Degree: A Time of Transformation” on Thursday, April 21, at 6 p.m. at Fifty-One O One. The restaurant is located in the Student & Culinary Arts Center (Building M).