Lecture / Workshop / Seminar

Join us Wednesday, November 18 to hear from HFC alumnus and author Joel Walkowski about his journey and how his latest book is connected. The first 40 people to register will get a free copy of the book, and the chance to have Joel sign it. REGISTER TODAY!

Patent attorney Joe Morrison will give a presentation called “Protecting Your Small Business” for entrepreneurs and small business owners Nov. 10. Sign up today for this free, public event.

Assem Nassar, an 11-year-old author and entrepreneur will sign copies of his book at HFC on Oct. 28. He hopes his book, "Chasing My Dreams," will inspire people to chase theirs.

The “Master the Art of Interviewing” workshop on Oct. 27 will give you tips on how to interview confidently.

"Kevin Can! Cocoa Helps Kevin" is a children's book that explains what a service dog does. The authors will sign copies of the book at HFC on Oct. 29.

The Sisson Art Gallery will present a “Get Out the Vote” poster show to increase civic awareness on Oct. 27. There will be a live discussion at 4:00 p.m. with Dr. Tony Perry.

After reading from his chapbook, “What Makes Us Purple,” Dr. Mike Hill will conduct a writing workshop on Oct. 20.

Wear Purple Day on Oct. 22 to show your support for domestic violence awareness.

HFC's first Virtual Business Career Fair on Nov. 12 will also be the largest virtual recruiting event ever coordinated by HFC Career Services.

All student writers at HFC (even brand-new writers!) are invited to attend the "Writers of HFC meet + greet coffee hour" on Oct. 22. All levels of writing experience welcome.

Learn more about the HFC Francis G. Barrett Creative Writing Contest with the Larry Colter Poetry Prize and Grunow Writer’s Prize at the “Pathways to Barrett” workshop on Oct. 22.

Disney will recruit culinary students at HFC on Nov. 11. To interview with Disney Senior Culinary Recruiter and Chef Pauli Milotte, please fill out an application before the session. All are welcome at the session.

In the Breakthrough Challenge, eight competing teams of HFC students will assist two Dearborn businesses with a real-world problem they're facing. Sign up today. All majors welcome!

Students, employees, entrepreneurs, business owners, people who work with people: learn the secrets of Zingerman’s renowned customer service philosophy on Oct. 15. This workshop is free -- and there will be food!

Learn how you can raise awareness of and prevent domestic violence at the Domestic Violence Awareness interactive panel Oct. 14.

Dr. Jeffrey Lee will be the keynote speaker at the Walking in Excellence Conference on Oct. 23. He will focus on retention, equity in education, and teacher diversity. The conference is free and open to the public.

Learn about paying for college at the lowest cost (or FREE) by attending a free Financial Aid Night. Our friendly Financial Aid experts will walk you through the process.

If you are interested in the sciences, HFC will host Biology, Science, and Environmental Studies information sessions on Oct. 19 and Oct. 20.

Learn about mental illness and disabilities, and the support HFC offers, by attending the 2nd annual Mental Health and Disability Awareness Expo on Oct. 14. Everyone is welcome to come and learn more!

Students will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 20 universities at TransferPalooza on Oct. 14.

There are many factors to consider in choosing a career. Join us to learn more on Oct. 12 as we discuss “What really matters in your career?”

AI futurist and entrepreneur Hajj Flemings will speak about how entrepreneurs can make the best use of AI.

The Transfer Bridges to Michigan Application Workshop Sept. 24 is open to all HFC students planning to transfer to U-M. We recommend you register today.

Learn about free services, and enter to win prizes at the Sept. 30 open house.