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 …
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. …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Window Work
On Thursday, December 5th, the first 23-foot window was installed on the west side of the building. Metal grilles secure the new pieces of glass next to the precast cement …
Heavy Equipment
A construction site is a little kid’s dream. Bright orange, yellow, and blue machines litter the construction site with the sounds of backup beeps and the roar of engines. Some …