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HFC Strategic Planning Process

Strategic Planning Team co-chairs Russ Kavalhuna and Tony Perry provide an update as the 2021 Strategic Planning process gets underway.
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Student Services Spotlight: Student Outreach and Support (SOS) Office

If you are experiencing financial or personal difficulties, the Student Outreach and Support Office is here to help you.
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HFC Student Council Presents: Self Expression Session Oct. 6

Have you been feeling overwhelmed or just not your usual self lately? Join us for our monthly HFC community connection session.
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Public invited: Trunk or Treat on campus, Oct. 29

Volunteers are needed for Trunk or Treat, a safe way for children to trick or treat for Halloween.
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Get to Know HFC: Raed Abukhader

Raed Abukhader brings dedication and good humor to his work creating technology solutions. And for fun, he can *almost* devour a 4.5-pound steak with side dishes.
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Domestic Violence Awareness interactive panel Oct. 21

An interactive panel discussion about domestic violence will be held Oct. 21. This event is free and open to the public.
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HFC welcomes Dr. Jermaine Reese

The founder of GRCC's Corrections Academy brings his expertise to the Criminal Justice faculty at HFC.
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Skylight Café on campus reopens Oct. 4

After more than 18 months, Skylight Café on the main HFC campus reopens for carryout Oct. 4.
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HFC welcomes Teena Culhane – and her daughter

HFC alumna Teena Culhane is the new Director of Clinical Education for the Respiratory Therapy program. Finnley Culhane is a new HFC student and aspiring attorney.
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HFC alumnus who speaks four languages is making his mark at Amazon

Ismaila Ba chose HFC for location, affordability, and its reputation for developing leaders. His hands-on learning at HFC helped him launch his IT career.
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HFC welcomes Rachel Jones

Alumna Rachel Jones returns to HFC as the new clinical coordinator/instructor in the Ophthalmic Technician program.
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ReBUILDetroit presents “Can We Talk? 2” Oct. 8

"Can We Talk? 2" addresses obstacles faced by underrepresented people of color in the STEM fields.
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HFC welcomes Courtney Henderson Matthews

HFC is the right fit and the right choice for new English instructor, who has taught in several states before coming to Michigan.

Apply for the Mellon Research Scholar Fellowship by Oct. 4

For the third year, students can find bridges from HFC to UM in the humanities, supported by the Mellon Foundation. Apply for the fellowship today!
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HFC Welcomes Emad Hani Abdulaziz

Early College alumnus starts his career with HFC, after graduating from the national award-winning Henry Ford Early College.
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Special meeting of the Board of Trustees Sept. 24

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Sept. 24 to address a motion for SSA staff appointments.
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Join our voter registration drive Sept. 28

Let your voice be heard this election day by registering to vote, and encouraging others to do the same. Check out our #HFCVotes photo booth.
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Restricted main campus operations Thursday, Sept. 23

Main campus will have no classes and will have restricted operations. Most employees will work remotely. Online classes and operations will continue as normal.
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Henry Ford Early College and Haigh Elementary named National Blue Ribbon Schools

The U.S. Department of Education names HFEC and Haigh Elementary as National Blue Ribbon Schools for their academic excellence.
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HFC welcomes Dr. Carolyn Casale to lead the Pre-Education program

Dr. Carolyn Casale has a global background and a vision for student success through HFC's Pre-Education program.
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HFC presents “Money Lessons for Every College Student” Oct. 21 and Nov. 18

Learn how to manage your money and make smart financial decisions at our free financial literacy series, beginning Oct. 21.
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Career Services virtual workshops

Stay ahead of the competition when interviewing for a job by attending several Career Services virtual workshops, starting Sept. 27.
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Get to Know HFC: Jerry Kondraciuk

A dedicated teacher inspired Jerry Kondraciuk to make technology his career.
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Board of Trustees meeting, September 20, 2021

The Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on September 20, 2021. This meeting will be held in the Rosenau Board Rooms. It will be preceded by a Policy Committee meeting.