HFC Community / Social

An image of a Hawks' Nest volunteer with canned goods.

Hawks’ Nest holds Faculty / Staff Food Drive Competition

The Hawks’ Nest relies on the generosity of our community to provide assistance for HFC students. With needs especially high this fall, we are hosting a competition among faculty and staff teams to stock the pantry.
Sam Bazzi left, and Nahla Haider on the right, holding her award.

HFC’s Nahla Haidar wins MichMATYC’s Teaching Excellence Award

Haidar, a 30-year higher education veteran, doesn't just teach math -- she inspires confidence and a sense of purpose.
Silhouette of veteran saluting American Flag

Veterans Day lunch for student veterans and active-duty service members

HFC celebrates student veterans and active-duty service members with a luncheon on Veterans Day (November 11). No registration required; just show up at the luncheon.
Seal stating Veteran Friendly School Gold 25-26

HFC named Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly School for 8th year

HFC is proud to serve our military veterans and active-duty service members as a Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly School.
 Kenneth Lee Isaacson holds up his diploma while wearing his graduation cap and sitting in front of a fire engine.

HFC alumnus is Michigan’s first known EMT to serve while in foster care

Having spent part of his youth in the foster care system, HFC alumnus Kenneth Lee Isaacson is living his dream as a paramedic for the DFD. He has earned prominent accolades for his work.
On the left, Olivia Draus pictures outside. On the right, one of her pieces of art.

Artist gets into her dream school after studying at HFC

Olivia Draus chose HFC for all the right reasons, learned valuable skills, and achieved her goal of transferring to CCS.
Flanagan and Lindlbauer

Authors Jesse Lindlbauer and Ian Flanagan to speak about their children’s book

“Kevin Can!” is a children's book that addresses disability-related issues in a clear, accessible way. The authors are signing copies on Oct. 24.
Woman basketball player with a basketball looking away.

HFC women’s basketball team has immediate player openings for the season

The HFC women's basketball team is looking for varsity-level players for the 2025-26 season, which opens Nov. 1. All female students are welcome. Contact Coach Perez today.
Headshot of Casey Andrews.

HFC welcomes Dr. Casey Andrews, who brings his love of chemistry to the classroom

New HFC chemistry instructor takes great satisfaction seeing people achieve their potential, and in helping explain why nearly every natural occurrence in the world happens.
Singing karaoke with friends on a Halloween party

Join us for Halloween Costume Karaoke

Celebrate Halloween on Oct. 30 by wearing your favorite costume and singing your favorite songs!
Person getting online warnings for scams, identity theft, stolen personal info.

Avoiding Identity Theft and Fraud seminar

The Nov. 20 Avoiding Identity Theft and Fraud seminar is part of HFC's Fall 2025 Financial Literacy Series.
Culinary instructor and student prepare a table of desserts.

Join us for the Courses XXVIII Chef’s Dinner

The Fall Scholarship Event: Courses XXVIII Chef's Dinner will support scholarships for HFC Culinary Arts students.
Stephanie Scicluna at her desk.

Get to Know HFC: Stephanie Scicluna thrives in the complexity of events and facilities

Stephanie Scicluna adds values organization and follow-through in her role as Facilities Services Manager at the College.
Headshot of Nagham Mehdi

Get to Know HFC: Nagham Mehdi shows students how biology connects to every aspect of life

HFC biology instructor Nagham Mehdi enjoys helping students understand concepts of biology.
Photo of Linda Hannah.

Alumna named to 2025 National Top Entrepreneurial Women to Watch list

Career Mastered Magazine selected Linda Hannah to its annual watch list for empowering women.
HFC grad celebrating with pom pom and holding diploma.

You are invited to HFC’s First-Generation College Celebration

Register by Oct. 27 for HFC's First-Generation College Celebration on Nov. 7. Presenters include Interim President Lori Gonko, Senator Darrin Camilleri, and Mayor Abdullah Hammoud.
Continuous line drawing of a person in a yoga position with heart shapes floating out of the top of the head.

Join us for Mindfulness Mondays

Mindful Mondays will help you manage stress and support your mental health and well-being.
HFC Cuilinary student wearing white chef coat and holding a tray of food.

Join us for HFC’s Culinary and Hospitality Mini-Job Fair

HFC students and alumni are invited to attend the Culinary and Hospitality Mini-Job Fair on Oct. 23.
Physiotherapist giving back massage to a patient

15-minute chair massages; therapy dogs at employee wellness event

Employees: come de-stress with a free 15-minute chair massage on Oct. 13, and enjoy interacting with therapy dogs.
Collage hands painting, drawing, and cutting blue paper.

Submit your design for the Yard Sign Competition

Enter the Yard Sign Competition that will highlight HFC's Mental Health and Disability Awareness Expo. Submit your design by Oct. 12.
Photo of woman holding her hand out in front of her face

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic Violence Awareness Month is intended to raise awareness about the dangers of domestic abuse, and resources for those who may be experiencing abuse.
Headshot of Daralynn Walker next to the cover of her book, Super Cities! Detroit

Daralynn Walker invited back to HFC to read her children’s book

For the second year, author Daralynn Walker will read "Super Cities! Detroit" at HFC on Oct. 15.
Headshot of Adrianne Washington

Bowers Focus Group hosts 5th “Walking in Excellence” Conference

Dean Adrianne Washington of CCDC will talk about changing honors education at the Oct. 17 conference.
George A. Latham IV to the left, on the right the cover of his book, "I Can Work in Sports"

10-year-old author will talk about his latest book on campus

Author George Alfred Latham IV, 10, will read and sign his latest book, which he wrote in collaboration with the Detroit Pistons, on Oct. 8.