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 …
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 …
Behind the Scenes: November 2024
In November, there were a lot of visual changes made at the Forsyth Library renovation site, including: the stone was removed on the north side of the building to make …
Behind the Scenes: October 2024
On October 25, Library Deans from across the state visited Fort Hays State University to see the progress of the Forsyth Library renovation. The tour was led by Dave Worthington …
The Crane
Demolition is still underway in Forsyth Library. The crane has been busy for the last two weeks moving large amounts of debris from tearing out the drywall, ducts, and materials …