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Soft Opening on January 20
At long last, Tebo Library will reopen on Tuesday, January 20! We passed our inspection on January 14th and are getting settled as quickly as possible so we can open our doors. There are still many finishing touches to put on the spaces, which is why this is a soft opening. We know you are eager…
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The Wait is Almost Over: Soft Opening in January
As students head home for Winter Break, they finished their 3rd semester without library study spaces. But the wait will soon be over: When students return for the Spring semester on January 20th, the doors to Tebo Library will be OPEN. The final transformation of Tebo Library will take place over winter break as the…
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FHSU announces seven-figure gift to campus library
HAYS, Kan. – To kick off Homecoming weekend, a seven-figure gift was revealed at a dedication and major gift announcement at Fort Hays State University Friday morning. The transformative donation from Stephen, Tatiana, and the Tebo family will support the renovation of FHSU’s on-campus library, which will proudly carry the name Tebo Library moving forward.…
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FHSU Announcing Major Gift to Library on September 26
Join Fort Hays State University during Homecoming for a dedication and major gift announcement impacting the FHSU library. The event will take place on Friday, September 26, at 9 a.m. on the west lawn of FHSU’s library (502 S Campus Drive). Attendees will hear from FHSU President Tisa Mason, Dean of Library Services Ginger Williams,…
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Fall 2025 Semester: Operational Updates
Renovations are in full swing at Forsyth Library as we create the library of your dreams! We eagerly anticipate welcoming you into the library’s new and improved spaces in the Spring 2026 semester. Currently, the library building is closed for renovation, and we are operating out of Custer Hall. You’ll find our Welcome Desk and Media…
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Future Home for Special Collections and University Archives
On the second level, the construction crews are preparing “the Vault” and Special Collections and University Archives Suite and Processing Area as a top priority for finishing. Between cabinetry, carpet, lighting, and paint, these areas of the library are starting to resemble the final version. Once these spaces have been finished, the artifacts and materials…
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Behind the Scenes: April 2025
The construction work at the Forsyth Library Renovation site has visually transformed all areas of the building. This is such an exciting stage of change because some areas are starting to feel more like a finished building! Here are some of the major highlights: The window on the south side of the building was installed…
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Applied Technology Students Get a Glimpse of the Library Renovation through Procore
Nathan Howard, assistant professor in Applied Technology, believes in developing real-world experiences for his students, giving them a direct application of the skills and knowledge they are learning in the classroom. For both sections of his TECS 385 Construction Planning and Design class, his 44 students are getting an insider view of Procore, a project…
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Behind the Scenes: February 2025
The past few months have been filled with progress on the exterior and interior plans at the Forsyth Library renovation site. The building was closed between the fall and spring semesters, which allowed construction crews to tackle some of the bigger tasks more efficiently. Here are some of the major highlights: The first west window…
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Progress
As you walk through the construction zone at Forsyth Library, the building is starting to come to life. The wall framing and window work that’s been completed thus far have created skeletons reminiscent of the architectural renderings. Standing in the future spaces gives a feel for the size and potential uses of each area as…