News Archive

Alana Jones golfing (photo/graphic courtesy MCCAA)

Golfers earn accolades; Alana Jones first female golfer named statewide All-Conference

The Hawks finished second in the MCCAA Eastern Conference tournament, and Alana Jones made history as the first female ever to earn all-conference honors.
Register to vote button

HFC VOTES! Voter Registration Drive through Oct. 8

Exercise your Constitutional right. Register to vote at HFC on Oct. 2 and Oct. 8.
Chef Cosenza in the kitchen with students

Fifty-One O One Restaurant hosts annual Oktoberfest Buffet Oct. 16

The annual Oktoberfest Buffet will be held at HFC’s Fifty-One O One restaurant on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Reservations recommended.

HFC Participates in National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 8-10

Attend fire safety demonstrations and learn new skills during National Fire Prevention Week at HFC.
President Kavalhuna and students showing off Proud to Be HFC chocolates.

More than 1,100 high school students visited HFC as potential future Hawks!

Discover Day welcomed students from high schools around the region. Check out our photo album.

What Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur mean

As part of a series on religious, culture, and historic holidays, President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Jewish High Holy Days.
Laduke

Empty-nester returns to college, post-bachelor's degree, for interior design

EMU alumna M.J. LaDuke enrolls in HFC's Interior Design program to become NKBA-certified. Only two southeast-Michigan colleges offer the credential.
HFC alumna Allison Jones (left) and HFC Interior Design program coordinator Karen Wilmering (right) pump their arms in victory after learning Jones won 2nd place in the NKBA Student Design Competition.

HFC Interior Design alumna wins 2nd Place in national student design competition

HFC Interior Design alumna Allison Jones wins a $2,500 scholarship and a trip to Las Vegas as part of her national second-place finish.
Tom Kopeck

HFC alum Tom Kopeck inducted into Polka Music Hall of Fame

Former radio personality Tom Kopeck, who got his start at HFC, was inducted into the Michigan State Polka Music Hall of Fame Oct. 6.
photo of a bowl of chili

SSA hosts "Monday Night Football Chili Cook-off" in the afternoon Oct. 14

Sign up to compete, or join us as a taste-tester and voter!
Mary Poppins promotional graphic

“Mary Poppins” concludes this weekend

“Mary Poppins” comes to HFC Nov. 15-24. The public is welcome.
E building

Manufacturing Day, October 4

Learn about a variety of manufacturing careers by attending Manufacturing Day at HFC.
E building

Technology Investment Fund project presentations, October 4

TIF presentations for Fall 2019 will take place Oct. 4.
HFC logo with Employee Benefits Fair

Employee Benefits Fair Raffle Winners

Eight HFC employees won prizes during the Sept. 18 Employee Benefits Fair raffle. Collect your prizes!
Eric McElvenny, who lost his right leg while serving in Afghanistan, has run eight Ironman Triathlons.

Marine veteran, triathlete amputee hosts goal-setting workshop at HFC

Marine Corps veteran Eric McElvenny learned about goal-setting through hard experience. His story helps inspire others with practical ways to follow their dreams.
photo of Diego Rivera murals at the DIA

DIA’s “Diego Rivera and the Detroit Industry Murals” at HFC Oct. 1

HFC Council of World Cultures spotlights Mexican mural painter Diego Rivera Oct. 1.
HFC biology instructor Stewart Vining stands next to the newly-installed purple martin pole. It has a crank for easy gourd maintenance. The bird pictured at upper right is a purple martin. At lower right is a bluebird.

“This is for the birds!” Biology instructor makes HFC a bird-friendly campus

HFC biology instructor Stewart Vining makes the HFC campus a safer place for birds.
background with multiple bubble images: HR Update

September HR update: new hires, re-classifications, resignations

News about your HFC colleagues for September 2019.
Students listening to Anthony Ianni’s anti-bullying awareness presentation

Anthony Ianni brings bullying awareness to HFC during Relentless Tour

Anthony Ianni spoke to a packed house at HFC as part of his anti-bullying Relentless Tour.
Two men standing next to a tree

Campus tree planting caps multi-event Climate Forum at HFC

President Russ Kavalhuna, left, with English faculty member Gary McIlroy, the primary organizer of the Sept. 20 Climate Forum.
Graphic of silhouette next to the words National Hispanic Heritage Month

What Hispanic Heritage Month means

September 15 - October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. President Kavalhuna shares some history, and his thoughts about the celebration.

Re-Discover Day for HFC students

HFC students, learn about your options at HFC during Re-Discover Day. Explore the programs, majors, and career assistance that HFC offers you. Register, and you'll get a free lunch.
Rachel Eubanks, Michigan State Treasurer, speaks during the Financial Literacy Summit at Henry Ford College

Michigan Financial Literacy Summit at HFC will help Michiganders throughout their lifespan

HFC partners with State Treasurer Rachel Eubanks and others to develop programs on financial literacy from kindergarten through retirement.