HFC Community / Social

HFC staff and students volunteering at Arts and Scraps

Volunteers needed for Make a Difference Day

Join the HFC community in making a difference in the lives of others on Oct. 25. Register today.
Table spread of Oktoberfest dishes, like pretzels, sausages, potatoes, and a various of mustards.

Celebrate Oktoberfest at HFC on Oct. 1

An authentic taste of Bavaria comes to Dearborn as Fifty-One O One celebrates Oktoberfest on Oct. 1.
Kim Najarian portrait outdoors with a floral bush in the background.

Get to Know HFC: Kim Najarian enjoys mentoring others and serving patients

For Najarian, being a respiratory therapist has been fulfilling as a clinician, teacher, and advocate.
Planet scene in the planetarium

Upgrades make Hammond Planetarium even more of a destination

Major upgrades on the Hammond Planetarium at HFC have modernized the venue and significantly improved the experience at the shows.
Register to vote button on an American flag.

HFC welcomes you to “Get Out the Vote”

“Get Out the Vote: Student Voter Education Program” on October 7 will feature non-partisan speakers from several community organizations. You can learn about voting and register to vote.
Students walking past the Learning Success Center on a sunny day.

Join us for the Student Outreach and Support open house

Learn about free services, and enter to win prizes at the Sept. 24 open house.
Headshot of Dr. Fred Williams

HFC welcomes Dr. Fred Williams, sports management lead faculty

Dr. Fred Williams is already enjoying shaping the new sports management program at HFC.
Stylized hands wrapped around a heart with icons inside of the heart representing mental health and disabilities.

Mental Health and Disability Awareness Expo

Reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and disabilities at the Oct. 15 Mental Health and Disability Awareness Expo.
A headshot of Christie-Marie Buck.

Get to Know HFC: Christie-Marie Buck brings passion for patient care to the classroom

HFC nursing instructor's dedication to excellence is matched by her unwavering support of her students.

A man holding his hand out to the camera, written on it is "STOP" in red marker below that HAZING in bold.

National Hazing Awareness Week, Sept. 22-26

National Hazing Awareness Week is intended to raise awareness about the dangers and damage of hazing.
From L-R: HFC alumna Leslie Herrick and Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud.

Alumna Leslie Herrick becomes president of the Dearborn Rotary Club

As president of the Rotary Club of Dearborn, lifelong resident Leslie Herrick continues striving to make the city a better place.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and HFC anthropology instructor Dr. Tareq Ramadan. Photo courtesy of Ramadan. 

Dr. Tareq Ramadan strives to keep Malcolm X’s Detroit legacy alive

Dr. Tareq Ramadan has worked to renovate Malcolm X’s Inkster home, create a museum, and write a book about his life. Ramadan is also working on a digital museum of historic Middle Eastern maps and artifacts -- all while supporting students at HFC.
HFC Volleyball team celebrating on the volleyball court.

HFC volleyball team home opener welcomes Hawks fans

HFC takes on Macomb Community College in its home opener of the 2025-26 season. The Welcome Center teams and others will attend together to cheer on the Hawks! Join us.
Bandaid in the shape of a heart on a graphic background.

Students and employees: join us for on-campus vaccination clinic

HFC and Kroger will host an on-campus vaccination clinic Sept. 24, open to HFC students and employees. Please bring proof of insurance. Numerous vaccinations will be offered; no pre-registration required.
Buchi-Nkem Elizabeth Ezeoke with the Board of Trustees, 2025

Buchi-Nkem Elizabeth Ezeoke is an advocate, writer, engineer, and creator

During her time at HFC, Buchi-Nkem Elizabeth Ezeoke has been involved with the Honors Program, the Dr. Henry J. Bowers Focus Group, The Mirror News, UROP, and MICUP.
Butternut Squash Tortellini is one of the entrees being offered this semester.

Fifty-One O One Restaurant opens for Fall 2025

Fifty-One O One Restaurant reopens Wednesday, September 17. Make your reservations today!
HFC Theatre students and instructor practicing with swords.

HFC holds auditions for “Freddy, Mabel, & the Pirate King” September 17

HFC Theatre will hold auditions for one of its biggest shows ever: “Freddy, Mabel, & the Pirate King” (an original adaptation of “The Pirates of Penzance”) on Sept. 17. All students are welcome. No acting experience required.
Astronomers looking at the starry skies with a telescope.

Explore the stars at the Hammond Planetarium

Learn more about the universe at the Hammond Planetarium on the HFC campus. Shows are free. Please register in advance, so we can be sure to seat you.
Students during a previous HFC-24 event

Students, sign up for HFC-24, a night-and-day arts collaboration

HFC-24 is an innovative day-long collaborative arts project that welcomes all HFC students. It celebrates collaboration across disciplines and broad creativity without perfectionism. Don't miss the public reveal on Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Colorful birds

Dr. Henry J. Bowers Focus Group meetings Fall 2025

Everyone is invited to meetings of the Dr. Henry J. Bowers Focus Group, a student support and learning organization at HFC.
Mike Reynolds and Susan McGraw at Woodward Dream Cruise.

WHFR’s Mike Reynolds also works with JoAnne Purtan at WOMC

Mike Reynolds credits working at WHFR for his success in the broadcasting field.
The Suicide Prevention graphic with the teal and purple ribbon and teal and purple helping hands.

September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month

The HFC community is here to help and support our community during Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month and beyond.
Stylized illustration of a woman holding hands over her heart with hearts floating around her shoulders.

September is National Self-Care Awareness Month

September is National Self-Care Awareness Month. We encourage you to make self-care a priority even as you manage your schoolwork, job, family, and other responsibilities.
A pile of buttons that read "VOTE"

Student Activities holds “Get Out the Vote” button design contest

The Office of Student Activities is sponsoring a “Get Out the Vote” button contest. You are invited to submit a voting-related design by Sept. 19.