News Archive

Fifty-One O One Restaurant is open for the Fall semester

HFC's student-run restaurant will reopen Sept. 21 with a varied menu of seasonal dishes. You are invited!
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Black Male & QUEENS Focus Group meets every Wednesday

The first Black Male and QUEENS Focus Group meeting this fall is Wednesday, Sept. 14, at noon in Room N-011. All are invited.
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Women’s basketball tryouts Sept. 15

Want to become a Hawk hoopster? The HFC women's basketball team is holding open tryouts for the 2022-23 season on Sept. 15.
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Henry Ford College cookout, September 20

Join us for free food outside the Student Center on the second day of Welcome Back Week (September 20)!
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Join us: OER (open educational resources) Grants Open House Sept. 15

HFC students have saved $1.3 million through OERs! Join us for the OER (open educational resources) Grants Open House to learn more and find inspiration.
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HFC hosts on-campus flu vaccine clinics Sept. 13-15

The on-campus flu vaccine clinics are free and convenient for the HFC community. There is no cost; just bring your health insurance card.

Labor Day: President’s Video

With gratitude to labor unions and workers, we re-share the 2021 feature in which President Kavalhuna and Lynn Boza describe the meaning of Labor Day -- with a musical assist from Anthony Lai.
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Get to Know HFC: Joe Zarka sets a high goal for skilled trades

Air Force Veteran and long-time Ford CNC machinist Joe Zarka shares his passion for student success.
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President’s invitation: talk, jog, walk, eat... First Friday, September 9, 2022

President Kavalhuna invites the HFC community to the first First Friday on the Second Friday of September. this 2-minute video describes the fun, flexible options.
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Dr. Carolyn Casale presents Faculty Lectureship Award lecture: online education’s impact on students

HFC Pre-Education Director Dr. Carolyn Casale will speak about research into online education and its impact on students Sept. 29.
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From writer’s block to aspiring lawyer and justice advocate

Unsure of his academic abilities, Brad Gonzalez enrolled at HFC. The experience boosted his confidence and prepared him for bachelor's, master's, and law school study, and an inspiring career.
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“Money Lessons for Every College Student” on Oct. 11 and Nov. 14

What you need to know about money: Learn how to make smart decisions by attending our free financial literacy seminars.
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Academic Integrity and Authentic Assessment conference Sept. 23

HFC Faculty: Develop a pedagogical toolbox to promote academic honesty. The Authentic Assessment and Academic Integrity mini-conference can help.
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Get to Know HFC: Christopher Bremer is reinvigorated by the creativity of Theatre

Christopher Bremer is one of three generations of Bremers involved in HFC Theatre.

Get to Know HFC: Dr. Jessica Mahoney’s path started with the Science Olympiad

HFC biology instructor Dr. Jessica Mahoney has a passion for science and student success.
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HFC alumna becomes president of Beaumont Taylor, Trenton, and Wayne

Lifelong Downriver resident and HFC alumna Kristine Donahue now leads three area Beaumont hospitals.
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Learning Lab offers math skills review workshops Aug. 30-Sept. 1

Sign up today! Friendly HFC math instructor Dr. Rama Chidambaram will lead three free math skills review workshops in the coming week. Sign up today.
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After her first run for public office, HFC alumna Lorrie Rutledge is undaunted

HFC alumna Lorrie Rutledge is proud to have run for office, and wants to continue working toward her passion of addressing health care in Wayne County.
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Hawks’ Nest hosts Stock the Pantry Food Drive Sept. 6-16

The Hawks’ Nest relies on the generosity of our community to provide assistance for HFC students. Please consider making a donation of food, personal items, or money.
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Welcome back, Students! (video)

Everyone at Henry Ford College is excited to welcome our students back for Fall 2022. We made this 2-minute video just for you.

Open auditions for the Hawkster, HFC’s official mascot, Sept. 14-15

HFC is looking for eager, enthusiastic students to be the Hawkster, the College's official mascot, for the 2022-23 academic year. No experience needed. Auditions are Sept. 14-15.
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Closure of Lot 5 on main campus for construction

Lot 5 on the main campus will serve as a construction staging area for the next year. All other lots are expected to remain open for normal use.
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HFC co-hosts Human Trafficking awareness training seminar Nov. 8-9

Learn the latest statistics in the 2-day Human Trafficking training seminar Nov. 8-9, sponsored by local agencies.
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10 HFC student scholars conducted research with UROP over the summer

Ten high-performing HFC student scholars demonstrated what they learned from their research fellowships over the summer.