News Archive for Sustainable HFC
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Apr 26
HFC welcomes William Ford Elementary students to plant trees on Arbor Day
Celebrate Arbor Day on April 26 at HFC by planting trees on the main campus. Students from William Ford Elementary will be part of this year's project.
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IEMP coordinator Nicholas Paseiro shares sustainability goals for community decarbonization at national conference
HFC's Nick Paseiro presented “The Role of Colleges in Accelerating Community Decarbonization" at the AEE World Energy Conference & Expo.
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William Ford fourth-grade students collect bottle caps to create benches at HFC
Sustainable HFC members inspired a local fourth-grade class to collect bottle caps that will be used to create benches on the HFC campus.
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Get to Know HFC: Chuck Irish, chemistry instructor, botanist, avid bicyclist
An invaluable asset to HFC's chemistry faculty, Chuck Irish enjoys the problem-solving aspect of teaching and tending to the College's rain garden.
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Get to Know HFC: Air Force veteran Nathan Baloga takes leadership role in Facilities
HFC Facilities Manager Nathan Baloga takes grat pride working at the College with a dedicated and hardworking crew in Facilities.
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John Satkowski named Notable Leader in Energy by Crain’s Detroit Business
John Satkowski helped lead a transformative energy sustainability project at HFC, also working to prepare students for emerging global energy careers.
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HawkStrong: Kat Peter led HFC’s Student Council in new directions
Kat Peter worked to overcome stereotypes and biases while leading sustainability efforts as the leader of Student Council for four years.
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HFC offers hydration stations on both campuses
Fill up your water bottles at any of the eight hydration stations on both campuses.
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Sustainable HFC plants trees to celebrate Arbor Day
Members of the HFC community planted seven Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry trees on the main campus.
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Earth Day and Arbor Day: President’s video
President Kavalhuna and Linda Brandt talk about the history and meaning of Earth Day and Arbor Day, and what we can do to support sustainability and create a better environment for all.
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U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow visits HFC to celebrate major investment in sustainable energy and student careers
Sustainable energy is evidence of hope for future generations, said U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow. The Senator joined HFC corporate partners and HFC leaders to recognize a major federal investment in energy innovation and new career paths at HFC.
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Celebrate Arbor Day by planting trees on campus
Join us to commemorate Arbor Day by planting trees on the main campus.
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GLWA, partnering with HFC and Focus: HOPE, launches apprenticeship cohort
GLWA has launched a second apprenticeship cohort with HFC to train Instrumentation Technicians.
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College sets global best-practice energy standard through IEMP
Henry Ford College launches its Integrated Energy Master Plan, a 20-year effort that will completely change the College's stewardship of energy, and save millions of dollars in the process.
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Campus grass looks dead? Xeriscaping has begun; the beauty is yet to come
As part of HFC's continuing sustainability and resiliency efforts, the College will begin an ambitious landscaping sustainability project August 24.
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HFC alumnus Colter honored by the International Society of Arboriculture
Brian Colter, urban forester for Grosse Pointe Park, is honored for his work in arboriculture and urban forestry.
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Earth Day and Arbor Day
President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on these two sustainability-related holidays.
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Earth Day 2021 Tree Planting
Around 20 people volunteered their time with warm smiles on a chilly day to plant trees at HFC on Earth Day 2021.
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Mechatronics grad helps provide high-quality water to communities
GLWA earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship leads to full-time career in water quality for Gari Levy.
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ReBUILDetroit presents “Coloring the Conservation Conversation” March 18
Register by March 16 for the "Coloring the Conservation Conversation" virtual event on March 18.