Lecture / Workshop / Seminar

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Community and law enforcement: know your rights

Officers from Detroit and Dearborn will speak about community relationships with police on Oct. 24.
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BIT Best Practices Certification Course at HFC

The NaBITA Certification Course will be held at HFC Nov. 21 and 22. Sign up by Oct. 8 for early-bird pricing!
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.
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HFC hosts pre-education orientation program Oct. 11

HFC will host a pre-education orientation session on Friday, Oct. 11, for pre-education majors and others interested in attending HFC and majoring in education.
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HFC hosts public forum with Michigan Dept. of Treasury on lifetime financial literacy

Henry Ford College collaborates with Michigan Department of Treasury to launch a statewide conversation on the importance of financial literacy for all Michiganders. Free and open to the public (registration required).
Greta Thunberg

Climate Forum with films, discussion, tree planting, more

Connecting with worldwide efforts on this day, HFC and UM-D collaborate on the Climate Forum on Sept. 20. Films, lectures, breakout sessions, tree planting. The public is welcome to this free event.
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Active Shooter Training Sept. 23

Two active shooter training sessions will be held Sept. 23 from noon to 1:00 p.m. and from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend.
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The Road Not Taken: A Fall Star Talk runs through Dec. 11

HFC's own Susan McGraw narrates "The Road Not Taken: A Fall Star Talk" Sept. 4 to Dec. 11
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Financial Aid Night for Detroit Promise Students, July 24

Financial Aid Night for students eligible for the Detroit Promise
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Admissions Application and Financial Aid Night, July 23

Apply and get your financial aid set up on July 23. Everything you need to get a head start on Fall Semester. Free and open to the public.
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HFC hosts inaugural Early Childhood Special Education Conference June 20

Special education advocate/renowned author Janice Fialka will give the keynote address at June 20's Early Childhood Special Education Conference.
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Video featuring Dearborn English learner program debuts June 10

Colorin Colorado, a national organization for immigrant students and families, will screen its latest video, filmed in Dearborn, during a special event June 10.
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Accessibility training sessions: better service for everyone

Learn how to make your documents accessible to everyone! HFC is offering seven accessibility training sessions between May 7-Aug. 13.
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Financial Aid Night, open to the public

Meet one-on-one with an HFC adviser for help filling out your FAFSA.
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Free FASFA Completion Night

Meet one-on-one with an HFC adviser for help filling out your FAFSA.
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Learn about Norovirus and how not to catch it, April 9

Join us for this engaging talk about norovirus -- which causes some very gross symptoms -- and how to prevent contracting it.
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Technology Investment Committee presentations April 5

Learn about new project proposals and hear final reports on Technology Investment projects at the College.
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150 HFC students join the 2019 Michigan Student Lobby

HFC had the most students of any college in attendance at the Michigan Student Lobby March 20.
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An Evening of Arab Art and Poetry

Join us for dinner and a collaborative presentation by HFC and U-M Ann Arbor. The event is free; registration is required.
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Sustainable HFC Hosts public forum Feb. 28

A discussion of creative ways colleges are effecting change on their campuses.
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HFC welcomes Detroit News columnist Nolan Finley Feb. 20

Public discussion on world affairs and politics with Nolan Finley, Dr. Tim Kiska from UM-Dearborn, and Dr. Tim Bledsoe from Wayne State.
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Active shooter half-day training sessions run through March 27

Campus safety is partnering with Dearborn Police and Fire to host 10, 4-hour active shooter response training sessions for the HFC community.

Hammond Planetarium: “Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening”

HFC's Hammond Planetarium presents winter star talks called "Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening" Jan. 16-Feb. 26.

The Children and Families Program Information Session Nov. 20

The Children and Families Program (CFP) Information Session will be Tuesday, Nov. 20, from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m. in the Berry Auditorium