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JCPenney to host Suit-Up exclusively for HFC; shuttles provided

Full-day, weekday event, with shuttles to and from campus. Save up to 60% off apparel at the JCPenney Suit-Up event, held exclusively for the entire HFC community.

January 2020 State of the College address

President Kavalhuna and Dr. Michael Meade present remarks and updates at the January 2020 State of the College event.
“Life's most persistent and urgent question: What are YOU doing for others?”

HFC observes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with community service

Both Henry Ford College campuses will be closed Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Big Band, Bop & Pop concert Jan. 25

The Big Band, Bop & Pop concert will be held Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 at the Michael A. Guido Theater in the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. This scholarship fundraiser is co-sponsored by the Rotary Club of Dearborn.

Two-time HFC alumna becomes Eastpointe’s city manager

Elke Doom, Eastpointe's new city manager, attended HFC three times, earning two degrees. Two of her daughters followed suit.
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December HR update: new hires, retirements, bereavements

News about your HFC colleagues for December 2019.
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Wishing you refreshment, hope, and peace during this holiday season

President Kavalhuna shares good wishes from his family, and his personal thoughts and gratitude to our community as we reach the holiday break.
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Dr. Kalvin Harvell: “An Uncomfortable Alliance: Racial Microaggressions and the College Campus”

(Video) Dr. Kalvin Harvell presents the 2019 Faculty Lectureship Award lecture to audiences at Henry Ford College, November 2019.
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HFC grants residency-based tuition to TPS students

Henry Ford College is the first community college in Michigan to publicly announce residency-based tuition for Temporary Protected Status students.
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Sustainable HFC meetings open to the public

Please join us for Sustainable HFC meetings. The public is welcome! Jan. 29, Feb. 26, March 18, April 8.
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Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany

As part of a series on religious, cultural, and historic holidays, President Kavalhuna shares his reflects surrounding the Christmas holiday season.
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What Kwanzaa means

As part of a series on cultural, historic, and religious holidays, President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on Kwanzaa.
HFC alumnus Ron Croskey is a former Michigan State Police trooper. Now retired, he plays in a rock band.

Former state trooper’s retirement gigs: Win Stuff, The Real Deal

HFC alum/ex-State trooper talks about his time at HFC, being a cop, and playing in a local band during retirement.
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What Hanukkah means

As part of a series about religious, historic, and cultural holidays, President Kavalhuna shares his reflections about Hanukkah.

Executive Director of Human Resources, and related news

LaDonna Holley is appointed Executive Director of HR; Lori Gonko promoted and takes over HR; Campus Safety reports to Student Affairs

HFC baseball team gets a new home

The HFC baseball team will play its home games at The Corner Ballpark (pictured here) at the site of the former Tigers Stadium in Detroit. The change will be effective in spring 2020.
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Clowning Around: HFC’s Bonnie Jobe is a member of the Distinguished Clown Corps

Believe it or not, underneath the costume, pink wig, and clown makeup is HFC faculty member Bonnie Jobe. She has been a clown for 16 years, making people smile at America's Thanksgiving Parade.
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HFC student veteran takes to the airwaves as D.J. Quicksand

HFC student veteran Sandra Wilkins served in the U.S. Navy from 1999-2003. She is a culinary arts student who hosts WHFR’s “Feast of Folk” radio show as D.J. Quicksand.
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U.S. Softball Academy hosts winter softball camps beginning Jan. 19

U.S. Softball Academy hosts four winter softball camps at HFC in January and February.
The LSC is in the A building.

Learning Success Center open house Jan. 22

Stop by the Learning Success Center Jan. 22 to find out many student support offices at HFC and how we can help you succeed.
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HFC hosts baseball camp Jan. 12

HFC hosts baseball camp on Sunday, Jan. 12 for ages 15-18. Register by Jan. 10 for a $15 discount.

Students: “You Got This!” fuel for finals

Tables of free treats for students are placed strategically around campus to provide fuel for finals. Grab a snack while you're studying!
HFC basketball player Leon Ayers will transfer to the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in the fall of 2020.

HFC basketball player to join Green Bay Phoenix

HFC basketball player Leon Ayers achieves his dream of playing Division I basketball.
HFC alumna/Green Brain Comics co-owner Katie Merritt shows off her award given to her Dearborn-based comics store by Hour Detroit Magazine. Readers voted Green Brain "Hour Detroit's Best of Detroit Comic Book Store – Single Location.”  To make this award

Green Brain Comics named “Best of” by Hour Detroit for the third time

Owned by husband-and-wife alumni of HFC, Green Brain Comics has been named Best Comic Book Store.