HFC Community / Social

A headshot of Sylvia Santana wearing glasses, a white ruffled top, and black blazer against a blue background.

Join us as Senator Santana hosts “Coffee and Conversation”

Please join State Senator Sylvia Santana for “Coffee and Conversation” at HFC on June 21. Refreshments provided.
An all white service dog wearing a harness and lying on the ground.

Join Us: Service Animal Awareness info session

Adriza Caesar, Assisted Learning Services Counselor, will speak to the public about how service animals assist the ADA community.
Portrait of Mama Jatu with long hair and earrings, in blue headdress and blue tunic, in front of a large colorful folding fan.

Juneteenth celebration and storytelling with Mama Jatu

Co-sponsored by Henry Ford College, Oakland Community College, and Macomb Community College, this online event is open to everyone. Let us know you're coming!
Side-by-side images of the two commencement speakers. Left: Emmanuel Orozco Castellanos. Right:Assad Turfe.

Congratulations, HFC Class of 2024!

Hundreds of HFC students graduated on May 4. Videos and photos are now online.
Dr. Gerald Walker is smiling and waving, wearing a bike helmet and pirple and black cyclist gear.

Dr. Gerald Walker looks forward to cycling more, now that he has retired

Dr. Gerald Walker has grand plans for more time on his bike, including competitions, in the coming months and years.
Cast group shot.

HFC Theatre concludes year with run of student-directed one-act plays

HFC Theatre ends 2023-24 on a high note in a year filled with innovative and transformative productions.
Heads shots of Zuri Jamal (l) and Sydney Lane (r)

Two HFC students nominated for prestigious Irene Ryan Excellence in College Acting Scholarship

Zuri Jamal and Sydney Lane are both nominated for the prestigious acting scholarship; Jamal for the second time in two years.
Reco Spencer

Get to Know HFC: Reco Spencer mentors Detroit Promise students

Detroit Promise Transition Specialist Reco Spencer enjoys helping students cross the finish line at HFC.
Two women with long dark hair wearing glasses and dark colored sweaters smiling at the camera.

Get to Know HFC: Alisha Burmeister’s heart belongs in higher education

Her nearly 10 years of experience in higher ed at Baker College make Alisha Burmeister a perfect fit for HFC.
Illustration of a man and a woman adding water to nurture flowers in a silhouette of a head.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We encourage you to take advantage of resources to support your health and wellness.
Liz Hoffman

Liz Hoffman: bike riding, kayaking, boating, and “playing in the dirt” lead retirement plans

Liz Hoffman has many plans after she retires from HFC at the end of the Winter 2024 semester.
Portrait of Sue Jabara.

Sue Jabara: retirement is the luxury of having no plans at all

Spending time with the people she loves is top priority for Sue Jabara as she retires from HFC.
A headshot of Elias Aydi with images of space and earth in the background.

Join us: NASA Hubble Fellow talks about the origins of all matter (for all ages)

NASA Hubble Fellow Dr. Elias Aydi explains the origins of all the matter in our bodies on May 10. Planetarium shows will be before and after his lecture, which is free.
EOFY blocks for End of Fiscal Year and a date of June 30

Fiscal Year 2023-24 Year-End Deadlines

Please make note of important deadline dates so you can turn in all the necessary paperwork by the end of the 2023-24 fiscal year.
Street sign with the words integrity, ethics, honesty, and respect.

May Course of the Month: “How to Be a Considerate Coworker”

In recognition of National Decency Day, the NEOED course of the month teaches you "How to Be a Considerate Coworker."

HFC nurses cohost “Voices for Nurses” podcast

“Voices for Nurses” podcast discusses current trends in nursing and healthcare. One episode will be released every 6 weeks.
Image of a globe and tree held in two hands, natural plants around, green background

Earth Day and Arbor Day: President’s video

President Kavalhuna and Linda Brandt talk about the history and meaning of Earth Day and Arbor Day, and what we can do to support sustainability and create a better environment for all.
Silhouette of a conductor with a curving line of music on a celestial night sky.

Join us for “New Beginnings and Final Frontiers” concert April 29

“New Beginnings and Final Frontiers” on April 29 promises an eclectic variety of music. It is free and open to the public.
Photo of Sue Jabara and Liz Hoffman.

Join us April 22 to celebrate the retirement of Sue Jabara and Liz Hoffman

Come celebrate with Sue Jabara and Liz Hoffman on April 22 as they retire from HFC at the end of the Winter 2024 semester.
Trumpeters performing at a concert.

Join us for the Spring Jazz Concert

The HFC Music Department concludes its 2023-24 season on a high note with the Spring Jazz Concert.
Brandon Harris, Rochelle Taylor, Kirk Bradley in the Hawks’ Nest.

HawkPride: “Hunger Games” nets 428 lbs. of food and $517 for Hawks’ Nest

For the second straight year, HFC places second in the amount of food and monetary donations collected during the “Hunger Games.”
Sara Gonzalez Herrera

Get to Know HFC: Sara Gonzalez Herrera knows firsthand the challenges international students face

Gonzalez Herrera’s varied life experiences allow her to support and empower international students at HFC.
Headshot of Joen Geffen in thinker pose with black background. Joel has short white hair, wearing glasses, and a light blue shirt.

Get to Know HFC: Dr. Joel Geffen helps students navigate differences

Dr. Joel Geffen helps students think and learn at the college level by building rapport through respectful listening, interaction, and questions about some of life's core challenges and values.
Middle Eastern food with pita, olives, colorful hummus, falafel, stuffed dolma, baba ganoush, pickles, vegetables, pomegranate, eggplants.

Muslim Student Association hosts public “Unity and Community” dinner

The Muslim Student Association hosts its annual dinner on April 18 with Imam Imran Salha as the keynote speaker. Please RVSP by April 15.