HFC Community / Social

HFC alumna Zee Shami (ZeeTheCook) wins Women in Business Success Award

HFC alumna wins Women in Business Success Award for her culinary studio.
The Henry Ford College ventilators being prepared on campus for shipping to Henry Ford Health System.

Good news and good deeds: Henry Ford College coronavirus response

Members of the HFC community are doing life-saving, meaningful, and supportive work in many ways during the coronavirus. We share some of those stories with you here.

HFC instructor helps create one-millionth face shield for frontline workers

HFC engineering and math instructor Hassan Taleb assists in construction of the one-millionth face shield. “This is our opportunity as leaders to manage this crisis and build a brighter future.”
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer

HFC supports extension of Stay Home, Stay Safe order

Governor Whitmer extended the Stay Home, Stay Safe executive order through April 30. President Kavalhuna and the HFC community support this decision and will continue with remote operations.
William Carrington

HFC instructor volunteers at two coronavirus testing sites

“The greatest thing that we can do for each other in a time of adversity is to demonstrate love," says Carrington.

Holy Week, Good Friday, and Easter

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on Easter, the centerpiece of the Christian year, and Holy Week and Good Friday.

SAFE@HFC donates 60 SAFE-Packs to HFC students

HFC team members band together to help students by donating SAFE-Packs.
Candles, wine cup, Haggadah, matzah, other emblems of Passover

What Passover means

President Kavalhuna shares his reflections on the meaning of Passover.
Supplies loaded on a cart and ready to pack up

HFC School of STEM donates needed supplies to Beaumont Health

HFC donates medical supplies to Beaumont Health, including almost 300 boxes of Nitrile gloves.
President Kavalhuna photo with HFC logo

President Kavalhuna’s April 2 message to students

During the April 2 Board of Trustees meeting, President Kavalhuna addressed comments of support and hope to HFC students.

Former HFC leader and MCCC founding president reflects on 95 years

Dr. Ronald Campbell, a former HFC administrator and founding president of Monroe County Community College, shares stories from starting a new community college.
Henry Ford College seal on blue field

Board of Trustees special meeting (via Zoom), April 2, 2020

The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting via Zoom videoconferencing technology on April 2, 2020, at 4:00 p.m.
Kimberly Perlongo

“The perfect fit”: HFC welcomes new staff accountant

Kimberly Perlongo joins HFC as a new staff accountant in Financial Services.
Robert Yahrmatter

Robert Yahrmatter will become Associate Dean of SoLA in July

Political science instructor Robert Yahrmatter will become Associate Dean of SoLA July 1.

HFC provides life-saving ventilators, medical supplies to local hospitals

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the HFC School of Health and Human Services has provided medical equipment and supplies to area hospitals, including five life-saving ventilators.

The Writing Center opens online March 23

The Writing Center reopens March 23 in an online format

Chelsea Rook’s photography selected for Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art

HFC alumna Chelsea Rook's photography has been selected for the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art in Missouri.
photo of student center

Skylight Cafe reopens Monday, March 23 for employees

Skylight café reopens March 23 for the rest of Winter semester, to serve our employees who are still working on campus. Service will be limited, to practice social distancing.
Mirror News and MPA logo

HFC’s student newspaper named No. 1 in Division 3

The Mirror News, HFC's student-run newspaper, was named the No. 1 Division 3 college newspaper in the state of Michigan.
Abe Munfakh

HFC mourns Abe Munfakh, chair of the HFC Foundation Board

Abe Munfakh, chair of the HFC Foundation Board, passed away on March 13.

President Kavalhuna talks about the HFC coronavirus response

President Kavalhuna describes what is happening at HFC in regard to coronavirus as of March 11, 2020.

Tim Seguin to retire from HFC March 31

Tim Sequin will retire from HFC on March 31 after 15 years. Look for him in local choirs, on basketball courts, and at barbecue competitions.
HFC staff and students in HFC garb

HFC Spirit Days 2020

Show your Hawk pride by wearing your HFC gear during Spirit Days.
photos of Randall Eiermann

Memorial celebration for Randall Eiermann, Date TBD

The College community is warmly invited to join in a memorial celebration of Randall Eiermann’s life.