HFC Community / Social

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Chasing the Light exhibition runs through Nov. 21

The "Chasing the Light" exhibition runs from Oct. 15 to Nov. 21 in the Sisson Gallery, located in the MacKenzie Fine Arts Center (Bldg. F). An opening reception will be held Friday, Oct. 19, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Byron Brooks in his HFC regalia, holding his diploma

HFC Alumnus seeks funds for non-profit he started

HFC alumnus Byron Brooks has founded a non-profit organization dedicated to social justice and fighting homelessness.
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Michigan Student Political Issues Convention Oct. 19

The public is invited to the 15th annual Michigan Student Political Issues Convention Friday, Oct. 19, in the Forfa Auditorium at Henry Ford College.
HFC students volunteering

Video: HFC and the Dearborn community: our best, together

In a new 2-minute video, President Kavalhuna talks about the meaning and value of the partnerships between Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, and Henry Ford College.
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Make A Difference Day

Please join HFC students, faculty, and staff as we go out into our local communities to make a difference on National Make a Difference Day, Oct. 27.
Russ Kavalhuna and three students from Ecorse High School

"We had a blast" at Discover Day 2018

Discover Day allows hundreds of local high school students to get a hands-on, dynamic look at why Henry Ford College is a great choice after they graduate.
HFC staff and students who went to Belize in 2016

We need your help for our volunteer medical trip to Belize

Nursing students and faculty will travel to Belize to provide volunteer medical assistance. We need many types of supplies before we go. Please consider donating!
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Join us at Fifty-One O One for Oktoberfest, October 10

Fifty-One O One Restaurant presents its annual Oktoberfest celebration on Wednesday, October 10. Please join us for a superb meal and experience. Cost for lunch and dinner is $13.95 per person.
Movie Night, you're invited - large letters

Movie Mondays during October

October is LGBT History Month at HFC. To celebrate, HFC is sponsoring Movie Mondays the entire month of October, at 5:00 p.m. in the Vogt Room (B-102) in the Eshleman Library (Building B).
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HFC presents "The Laramie Project" through Nov. 18

<em>The Laramie Project</em> details the reaction to the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, a gay college student in Laramie, WY.
Compilation of artwork from the exhibition

“Updates” Faculty Exhibition runs through Oct. 3

The Sisson Art Gallery (Building F) is exhibiting the artwork of 17 HFC Art and Design faculty members until Wednesday, Oct. 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
President Kavalhuna next to the Henry Ford College Seal

HFC Presidential Investiture

The Henry Ford College campus and community are invited to attend the official investiture of Russell A. Kavalhuna, J.D., as the President of Henry Ford College on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center.
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Take the Michigan National Guard Challenge Sept. 6

Talk with members of the National Guard, including current HFC students, about careers in the military and how the National Guard will pay for your college tuition.
Women's recognition award winners, L-R: Peggy Strachan, Becky Chadwick, Jacqueline Lawson, Roxanne McDonald

Becky Chadwick farewell reception Sept. 10

Becky Chadwick is retiring from HFC after 18 years of service, to take on a new role at UM-Dearborn. Everyone is welcome at her farewell reception.
Screenshot from the video story: Jamie Racklyeft and warning posters about drowning

Narrowly averted tragedy leads to life-saving awareness campaign

After nearly drowning in Lake Michigan six years ago, Jamie Racklyeft has been working to raise awareness and save lives.
Lockwood in pool, ca. 1952, and Lockwood today with his medals

A passion for the pool: Award-winning swimmer still competing at 84

A resurgent interest in swimming at age 78 has led Joel Lockwood to international competitions.
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Free on-campus charging station for your devices

Students have asked for a way to charge their electronic devices while on campus. HFC has responded with a pilot project, courtesy of the Michigan National Guard.