HFC Community / Social

Smyrski appointed interim dean of HFC’s School of Liberal Arts

Larry Smyrski will serve as the interim dean of Liberal Arts until June.

Trustee Dr. Michael Meade reflects on 40 years of College service as he retires from the Board

Dr. Michael Meade confident HFC is in good hands as he retires from the Board of Trustees.

Longest-serving Trustee Mary Lane reflects on 20 years as she retires from the Board

Mary Lane looks back at her 20 years on the HFC Board of Trustees.

Governor Whitmer appoints HFC professor to Commission on Middle Eastern American Affairs

HFC's Abdulhakem Alsadah was recently appointed to the statewide commission, which advises the Governor.
Terri Hagen

HFC Talent Acquisition Coordinator passes SHRM-CP exam

Terri Hagen took advantage of quiet evenings and weekends during the lockdown studying for the SHRM-CP exam, which she recently passed.
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Harvell accepted into U-M’s Diversity Scholars Network

Harvell plans to enhance scholarship due to recent acceptance into U-M's Diversity Scholars Network.
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A holiday message from President Kavalhuna

In this brief video, President Kavalhuna talks about the year behind us, and reasons for hope and inspiration in 2021.
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HFC Virtual Chorus performs holiday favorites

The HFC Virtual Chorus, under the direction of G. Kevin Dewey, performs holiday favorites for our community.
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Kwanzaa 2020

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the Kwanzaa holiday season in 2020.
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Christmas, Advent, Epiphany, and the New Year

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on several of the year-end holidays in 2020, and the beginning of 2021.

Last day to register for Winter 2021 classes

Classes start Jan. 11. You may register until Jan. 17 (though we recommend you register early!)

Classes begin, Winter 2021 semester

Winter 2021 15-week and 1st 8-week classes begin.

Memorial Day Observance - College Closed

Memorial Day - College Closed
Photo of Russ Kavalhuna, HFC seal, From President Kavalhuna

President Kavalhuna encourages students to keep going through Winter semester

President Kavalhuna and everyone at HFC is here to support you! Now is your time.

Retirees share their memories of HFC

Retiring HFC faculty and staff talk about their time at the College as they look forward to retirement.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Make a difference during the 28th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day of Service Jan. 18, 2021. This year's event will be virtual.
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Wayne County Cares offers $500 grant opportunity to eligible workers

Wayne County is providing a $500 grant drawing to assist displaced workers in the food service/hospitality, group fitness, and entertainment industries.

John McDonald elected to 22nd consecutive term as union president

McDonald discusses his goals as he enters his 42nd year as president of the HFC Federation of Teachers, Local 1650.
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Hanukkah 2020

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the holiday of Hanukkah, and celebrating the 2020 holiday season.
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Students: It's finals week, and You Got This!

You have made it through another incredible semester, with changes no one could have expected. You're almost done! Finals are here, and we know You Got This.
President Kavalhuna

HFC and Dearborn Public Schools pilot new state financial literacy program

New financial literacy program empowers high school students to learn how to manage finances. The first cohort begins at HFC during the Winter 2021 semester.
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HFC Welcome Center and SSA Social Committees strive to make the season bright for local families

SSA Social Committee is looking for donations to assist workers and families.
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Give the Gift of Reading this holiday season

The HFC FT Local 1650 Gift of Reading Committee is asking for monetary donations for book drive until Dec. 18.