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HFC students, RE/MAX collaborate on “Tiny Home for Tiny Tots”
September 7, 2018 4:40 pm Comments Off on HFC students, RE/MAX collaborate on “Tiny Home for Tiny Tots”HFC, in collaboration with RE/MAX, LLC – the Colorado-based global real estate company – built a “Tiny Home for Tiny Tots” that RE/MAX subsequently auctioned off to benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The Tiny Home sold for more than $47,000 in an online auction held from July 26-28. Bidding began at $12,000 and increased steadily… read more
Happy 80th Birthday, HFC
September 7, 2018 4:08 pm Comments Off on Happy 80th Birthday, HFCThis year marks the 80th anniversary of Henry Ford College. To celebrate this milestone, Culinary Arts students under the direction of Chef Kris Jablonski baked a cake that was presented at the State of the College Aug. 21. HFC President Russell Kavalhuna and his wife Courtney were the first to cut the cake, followed by… read more
A new president, a new era
September 7, 2018 4:33 pm Comments Off on A new president, a new eraThe campus and community can expect some changes to the vision and the culture of Henry Ford College under the leadership of HFC’s new president Russell Kavalhuna, who joined the College in July. However, the most important parts of HFC’s legacy will remain in place. “HFC has been a gateway to quality higher education, serving… read more
Instructor’s kindness helped Dean Susan Shunkwiler graduate on time
September 7, 2018 4:12 pm Comments Off on Instructor’s kindness helped Dean Susan Shunkwiler graduate on timeDr. Susan Shunkwiler, Dean of the HFC School of Health and Human Services, shared her memories of the late Vivian Foster, who taught nursing at HFC for more than 22 years. “I loved her. She was an excellent instructor, one of the best,” said Shunkwiler, a 1980 HFC alumna. “She was very easy to talk… read more
HFC welcomes its first female automotive instructor
September 7, 2018 5:24 pm Comments Off on HFC welcomes its first female automotive instructorEffective Fall 2018, Ashley Smith joins the HFC Automotive Technology division as its first female faculty member. “I’m one of four full-time instructors in Automotive Technology,” she said. “The faculty has been very welcoming and very inviting. I’m looking forward to introducing students to the world of the automobile.” Her interest in cars began at… read more
HFC alumnus becomes the new CEO of Minnesota medical center
September 7, 2018 4:19 pm Comments Off on HFC alumnus becomes the new CEO of Minnesota medical centerRobert Pastor, a 1996 HFC alumnus, was originally unsure of what he wanted to do, but was leaning toward becoming a physician. “At the time, I was hoping to go on to medical school. I thought nursing would give me a taste of the healthcare field and ensure it was a good fit for me,… read more