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M A G A Z I N E

SPRING FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY 2012

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Volume 14, No. 2 SPRING 2012

INSIDEFHSU MAGAZINE

CAMPUS NEWS4 National financial planning champions5 Nola Ochs ’07, ’10 turns 1006 New Classrooms encourage ‘Red Balloon’ learning 7 FHSU’s online education ranked high in quality by U.S. News and World Report 8 CHAPTER NEWS

FEATURES10 Top Priority: Education12 FHSU’s continuing growth sparks capital projects and boosts state and local economies14 I remember Ed…15 East meets West17 Foresight, dedication, risk pay off virtually

18 ATHLETICS

19 FOUNDATION 20 TIGER NOTES

26 HALF CENTURY CLUB

26 ALUMNI CALENDAR

FHSU MAGAZINE

Production StaffDebra Prideaux ’86, ’92, Publisher Kent Steward ’02, EditorKurt Beyers, Copy EditorMarcia Tacha ’11, Copy EditorMary Ridgway ’99, Art DirectorMitch Weber ’81, Photographer

FHSU Magazine is published three times a year (Fall, Spring, Summer) by the Fort Hays State University Alumni Association for alumni, faculty, staff and friends of the university. Subscriptions are by dues paying membership in the Alumni Association with the exception of the Summer issue, which is complimentary to all FHSU alumni. Bulk postage paid at Fulton, Mo. – Permit No. 38.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the FHSU Alumni Association, One Tiger Place, Hays, KS 67601-3767.

ADVERTISING: For 2011-12 advertising rate cards and placement information, contact the FHSU Alumni Association via e-mail, [email protected], or call 785-628-4430 or 1-888-351-3591.

© 2012 All rights reserved. Views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the official position of Fort Hays State University or the Alumni Board of Directors.

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You should, too! Move up to the next professional level in your career. Earn a professional certificate or master’s degree through FHSU’s award-winning Virtual College.

It’s online, convenient, and affordable, with next-generation advising just a click away. Call us or visit our website today. Keep it great. Fort Hays State!

FHSU just keeps getting greater.

For more information on classes and how to get started, go to www.fhsu.edu/virtualcollege or call 800-628-FHSU.

FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITYVIRTUAL COLLEGE

Forward thinking. World ready.

ON THE COVER

“From the arts to athletics to academics, Fort Hays State has gone through numerous changes in the last 25 years that have added to the institution’s legacy.

Dr. Edward Hammond has been the catalyst for much of this success, building a strong foundation for FHSU’s future.”

The cover was designed by Jared Schiel ‘02, FHSU Foundation director for communications and marketing, and director for athletic development.

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CAMPUS NEWS

Hammond promotes value of higher educationDr. Edward Hammond, president of Fort Hays State University, toured the length and

breadth of Kansas from Nov. 7 through 11 to emphasize that support for higher education is vital for the state during difficult economic times.

FHSU and the other universities, community colleges and technical colleges in the Regents system have faced reductions in financial support since the economic collapse in fall 2008. President Hammond explained how FHSU implemented an array of efficiencies to deal with the economic downturn, thus maintaining academic excellence and continuing to make a strong impact on the state economy. In addition, he shared the results of separate surveys commissioned by FHSU and the Kansas Board of Regents proving that higher education plays a major role in generating jobs and stimulating the economy.

The president has made a media tour every year since he arrived in 1987, carrying timely messages in support of FHSU and the Regents system.

During his annual week-long Media Tour this year, President Hammond visited newspapers, radio and television stations, and with community leaders, FHSU alumni and friends in Kansas City, Kansas City, Mo., Overland Park, Lawrence, Topeka, Clay Center, Salina, Hutchinson, Wichita, Pratt, Dodge City, Garden City, Liberal, Goodland, Colby and Hays. He was joined by Debra Prideaux ’86, ’92, executive alumni directo,r and Kent Steward ’02, University Relations director.

A leader in affordability

A consumer group that compiles rankings for the affordability of online college courses has recognized a Fort Hays State University program as among the best in the country.

FHSU’s Master of Liberal Studies with a concentration in justice studies is No. 1 as the most affordable online program in the country. Online graduates nationwide will pay about $7,000 for this degree at FHSU. The national average higher education cost for this degree area was $19,705.

According to GetEducated.com, the rankings indicate that the online learning programs have been independently reviewed and found to offer credible, high-quality distance degrees at a cost well below the national average. The rankings are done every two or three years

“GetEducated does its own research from university websites to compile the rankings,” said Dennis King, director of the Virtual College and learning technologies. “The universities provide no information directly and are not permitted to make a sales pitch.”

He explained that the degrees are ranked on lowest price. If a university’s in-state rate is lower than another university’s out-of-state rate, the university with the lower in-state rate is ranked higher. “This lowered our ranking in a couple of instances,” King said.

“FHSU and the Virtual College achieved regional accreditation, which is the highest accreditation possible. We were recognized as a top leadership school, as military friendly, and we received numerous awards, including an Award of Excellence for campuswide online programming,” said King.

“Those various recognitions, combined with the GetEducated rankings, confirm FHSU as a national leader in online education.”

GetEducated is a consumer group that publishes online college rankings and online university ratings along the dimensions that matter most to online students themselves: affordability and credibility.

National financial planning champions

Nolan Kempke, Claflin, Layne Krizek, Hays, and Cameron Werth, Hays, won the Financial Planning Challenge national competition in San Diego on Sept. 17, running away with the challenge’s final competition, a game-show contest called “The How Do You Know Challenge.”

Dr. Tom Johansen ’80, ’81, professor of economics, finance and accounting and coach of the financial planning team, noted that this is the 10th year that FHSU has competed in the national financial planning championship. Out of those 10 years, FHSU has been in the top five every year and placed in the top three in seven years, and this was the third year that FHSU won outright.

This year’s competitors, chosen by the Financial Planning Association from all the written plans submitted at the end of June, were, in addition to Fort Hays State, Colorado State University, Boulder; two teams from Kansas State University; Metropolitan State College, Denver; the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley; Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, N.C.; and William Paterson University, Wayne N.J.

The team received the Career Coach Award, which provides each team member a one-hour career coaching session from a financial planning expert in addition to $10,000 in scholarship money for Fort Hays State University.

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Free Blackboard mobile learning app launched

Fort Hays State University launched Blackboard Mobile Learn, a mobile application that provides students with full access to

their course information directly from their mobile devices. Students, educators and staff can download the application for free through app stores now by searching “Blackboard Mobile Learn.”

Designed specifically for each mobile platform, students can check grades and assignments, create threaded discussion posts, upload content, view documents and more. By opening course access to mobile devices, FHSU is giving students what they want, but more importantly, what they need to be successful now and in the future.”

Blackboard Mobile Learn is currently available in native applications for Android, BlackBerry and HP webOS smart phones, as well as the Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

For information about accessing and using the Blackboard Mobile Learn app, go to http://www.fhsu.edu/virtualcollege/news/Blackboard-Mobile-Learn-App/ on the FHSU website.

The Schmidt/Bickle Indoor Training Facility ground breaking is set for spring 2012. For more information on available naming opportunities or the “Wall of Honor,” go to http://foundation.fhsu.edu/support_program/indoor_training/.

Nola Ochs ’07, ’10, Jetmore (center), is joined by FHSU President Edward Hammond and Jolene Briggs ’84, coordinator, Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, for her 100th birthday party held at half time of the FHSU vs. Bethany College men’s basketball game on Nov. 15. Ochs continues in her distinction as being the oldest graduate in the world.

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New classrooms encourage ‘Red Balloon’ learning

TECA students win honorsTechnology Education Collegiate Association students from Fort Hays State University

won first-place honors in manufacturing at the annual Four State Regional Technology Conference in Pittsburg on Nov. 10-11.

Members of the manufacturing team are: Kate Armstrong, Brookville; Philip Schaeffer, Fort Collins, Colo.; Drew Holmes, Hanston; Trevor Clark, Hays; Scott Smelser, McLouth; Zach Pixler, Pratt.

“Our student members are able to exchange ideas with other university students at these conferences,” said Kim Stewart ’81, ’88, associate professor of technology studies. “These trips help sell our program to prospective students.”

They competed against other schools including the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, Wis.; the University of Wyoming-Casper; the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville; Wayne State College, Wayne, Neb.; and Pittsburg State University in various events including manufacturing, problem solving, live communications and technical presentation.

TECA also won second-place honors in transportation and live communications, third-place in problem solving and teaching lessons, and fourth-place in the TECA Challenge.

This competition is a prelude to the national spring conference of the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association. The national conference is held in Long Beach, Calif., this month.

“TECA allows the Department of Technology Studies at FHSU to be recognized at the regional and national level,” said Stewart. “Fort Hays State University is well known in the technology circle because of our TECA group’s activities over the past several years.”

Fort Hays State University has a history of integrating new technology into the classroom. Among the latest is a newly renovated classroom in Rarick Hall, built with mobility and collaboration in mind, and a large lecture classroom enhanced to increase presentation options and interaction.

round table with their bar stools or around the square tables. There is a mobile lectern with wireless projector that instructors can use while supporting the teams or making presentations. Dual projectors show input from multiple sources onto a large area of the wall that has reflective paint. Students can choose to display images on a movable monitor or write on a high-quality movable white board.”

He said the classroom allows the instructor to survey students using a system called Poll Everywhere to receive yes/no or multiple-choice answers to questions by collecting results from smart phones or laptops.

Schmidt also described two other new classrooms.

One is a large lecture room in Albertson Hall. Dual projectors were installed so that one continuous image can be projected onto a new large screen. The image projected can be single or multiple from an Excel spreadsheet, the Internet, a YouTube video or other application.

A classroom in McCartney Hall was designed for display and collaboration. “As in Rarick Hall, dual projectors cast their images on a wall with similar special reflective paint on a large surface,” Schmidt said. “This room has a unique kind of chair on wheels, a chair

with a surface for a laptop and book, and storage underneath. Steelcase has named this chair the ‘Node’ chair, and it is intended to appeal to a generation of students who use laptops and tablets in class. Students can wheel their Node chairs to share desktop space in a variety of configurations.”

The new classrooms were funded as a pilot project with action plan money through the FHSU strategic plan. The redesigned classrooms are also an essential element in FHSU’s effort to move higher education in a new direction. Dr. Larry Gould, who, as provost, leads the academic division of FHSU, explained the Red Balloon initiative and the role of the new classrooms in that initiative.

“The Red Balloon Project, in cooperation with the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, is a national initiative to re-imagine and re-design learning for the 21st century,” Gould said.

“Many of our classrooms look just like those we experienced when we went to college 30 years ago. In the effort to re-imagine our learning processes, we need learning spaces that cultivate new ways of thinking, encourage collaboration, increase all forms of interaction and build knowledge in a discovery-driven process: what you might call real-time learning,” said Gould.

Gandhi grandson shares memories and lessons at FHSU

Arun Gandhi, grandson of the great Indian civil rights leader Mohandas “Mahatma” Gandhi, shared stories of his revered grandfather and spoke of the lessons learned about peace activism and

nonviolent protest with an audience in the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center in November. Arun Gandhi founded the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence. His presentation at FHSU was sponsored by the Center for Civic Leadership and the Office of Diversity Affairs.

“The Red Balloon Project, in cooperation with the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, is a national initiative to re-imagine and re-design learning for the 21st century.”

– Dr. Larry Gould, FHSU Provost

Dr. David Schmidt, director of FHSU’s Computing and Telecommunications Center said the classroom in Rarick Hall features three kinds of chairs and tables made by Herman Miller, an innovative Michigan company. A team from FHSU worked with David Brite from Herman Miller on the classroom design.

“Students can choose among movable lounge chairs, barstool chairs or movable desk chairs,” Schmidt said. “Instructors have students work in teams using the movable tables and chairs. They can gather around the

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Graduate psychology degrees introduced

Two new graduate degree programs will soon join 11 others available online from Fort Hays State University. The Master of Science in school psychology and the Education Specialist in psychology will go online in fall 2012 through FHSU’s Virtual College.

“A lot of people who are interested have full-time jobs in education, so they are not able to come to campus,” said Betsy Leeds, instructor of psychology.

FHSU currently has three associate degree programs and 24 bachelor’s programs available online in addition to the 11 graduate programs. The Virtual College also has 14 certificate programs available.

The two psychology degrees will bring to 40 the number of FHSU degree programs available through the Virtual College.

“The university’s mission is to make an education available to the people,” said Dr. Paul Faber, dean at the College of Arts and Sciences at Fort Hays State.

“That includes,” he said, “those who live a considerable distance from the university and those who are held by their circumstances in a situation in which they cannot complete an education in the traditional face-to-face way.

“The Department of Psychology faculty are the ones who deserve the credit for helping people off-campus to get access to these degree programs.”

For additional information on this program visit the Virtual College website at www.fhsu.edu/virtualcollege.

FHSU’s online education ranked high in quality by U.S.News & World Report

U.S.News & World Report, the news magazine that produces one of the most popular annual rankings of universities, released in January its first-ever national rankings for online education.

Fort Hays State University was among the leaders in most of the categories.

The news magazine evaluated online higher education in six categories: bachelor’s programs generally, and master’s programs in business, education, engineering, nursing and computer information technology. Bachelor’s programs were evaluated according to three criteria: 1. teaching practices and student engagement; 2. student services and technology; and 3. faculty credentials and training. The five master’s categories were evaluated by similar criteria plus a fourth criterion, admissions selectivity.

Out of the many hundreds of universities in the nation that offer online education, FHSU was among only 40 placed on an honor roll, which was the highest designation in the rankings.

The categories and criteria in which FHSU was ranked:

Bachelor’s ProgramsTeaching Practices & Student Engagement –

6th in the nationStudent Services & Technology –

10th in the nationFaculty Credentials & Training –

35th in the nation

Master’s ProgramsBusiness (MBA), Student Services &

Technology – 5th in the nationBusiness (MBA), Faculty Credentials &

Training – 30th in the nationBusiness (MBA), Teaching Practices & Student

Engagement – 106th in nationBusiness (MBA), Admissions Selectivity –

29th in the nation

Education, Student Services & Technology – 14th in the nation

Education, Faculty Credentials & Training – 15th in the nation

Education, Teaching Practices & Student Engagement – 22nd in the nation

Nursing, Student Services & Technology – 6th in the nation

Nursing, Faculty Credentials & Training – 19th in the nation

Nursing, Teaching Practices & Student Engagement – 15th in the nation

FHSU was given honor roll status in the Graduate Education category, which means it placed in the top third of at least three of the four evaluation criteria.

“These rankings confirm what we already knew, that FHSU has taken the right path in providing affordable and high-quality education online,” President Edward Hammond said.

“Our Virtual College enrollment could not have grown to 4,504 in the fall 2011 semester if the courses were not high quality, because people will not compromise on quality when it comes to something as important as their college education.”

In previous rankings by another independent source, two of FHSU’s online programs were ranked as No. 1 in the nation for affordability. Four other FHSU online programs were ranked second most affordable. A fifth program was ranked third most affordable.

“FHSU offers online education programs that are among both the best in the country and the most affordable in the country according to independent evaluators,” President Hammond said. “There is simply no better choice in the nation than our Virtual College for anyone who is looking for an online degree.”

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Proudly displaying their Tiger pride!!!

Back row: Josiah, Aaron '02, Asa, Asher, Elijah, and Jim ’76 FallFront row: Sarah (Stueve) '03 and Chris (Graber) ’75,’95 Fall

CHAPTER NEWS

Student Achievement RecognizedFort Hays State alumni and friends supporting prospective

students – that is what the Student Recognition Program is all about. Each year high school juniors and seniors and transfer students are recognized for their achievements and are welcomed into the Tiger family by FHSU alumni, their family and friends.

University President Edward Hammond, accompanied by various faculty and staff, make the annual 13-city trek which this year began Sunday, Jan. 29, in Garden City and Dodge City and continued throughout Kansas, and into Colorado and Nebraska before ending in Colby on March 5.

Following each program, guests enjoyed receptions hosted by area FHSU Tiger chapters which featured dessert and pizza buffets provided by the FHSU Alumni Association.

Alumni Leadership Institute – Save the DateMake plans to attend the 2012 Alumni Leadership Institute at Fort Hays

State University set for Saturday, Sept. 8. It’s sure to be a grand time as FHSU supporters from across Kansas and beyond gather to meet other FHSU chapter officers and learn about volunteer management, recruitment skills, and, in general, everything about today’s Fort Hays State.

In between the many sessions planned will be a campus tour, lunch and, if desired, tickets to the home opening football game versus Washburn at 7 p.m, which is sure to be a thriller. Additional details are scheduled to release by mid-summer.

Tiger Tag program growing strongIf you are one of the hundreds of FHSU Alumni who is participating in the

Tiger Tag program – THANK YOU! Your contribution has helped raise more than $77,000 for future Tiger generations at FHSU. If you haven’t signed up to be a part of this program – now would be a good time.

All FHSU alumni, students, parents, fans and friends who are Kansas residents are eligible to apply. If you own or lease a passenger vehicle or truck, or if the vehicle has a gross weight of 12,000, 16,000 or 20,000 pounds, you qualify for a Tiger Tag. This program provides one plate per vehicle. A special plate issuance fee of $45.50 is paid to the county treasurer along with any applicable registration fees. Each year thereafter,

simply pay the $30 royalty payment to the Association, and you will receive a tag certificate to renew your Tiger Tag at your county treasurer along with your regular vehicle registration fees.

Your tax-deductible donation will be added to FHSU’s general Tiger Legacy Scholarship Fund. Interested? Contact the

FHSU Alumni Association to obtain the necessary registration form BEFORE heading off to the county treasurer’s office.

Students and their families enjoy dessert (above, in Topeka) or pizza (left, in Dodge City) buffets at FHSU Student Recognition Programs.

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Leading into its Centennial in 2002, the university embarked on an initiative to modernize its physical plant, especially with an eye toward strengthening its science facilities in preparation for the transition from the Information Age to the Bio-Tech Age.

With its emphasis on teaching, special attention was given to the basic places where learning takes place. Over a span of several years, every classroom on the campus was “mediated,” which is to say they were restructured and equipped with on-board computers, Internet access, cameras and projectors.

More recently, FHSU embarked on creating a newer kind of classroom. Renovated classrooms were unveiled in 2011 with mobility and collaboration in mind, and a large lecture classroom was enhanced to increase presentation options and interaction. More will be updated in the days ahead.

Four major capital improvements – an indoor training facility, a new road in the heart of the campus, a new residential facility, and a new academic building to house the Virtual College and associated services and programs – are now under way at a cost of about $30 million.

Two other factors contribute greatly to the excellence of education at FHSU. The ratio of students to teachers on campus is maintained at 20:1, and at least 90 percent of classes – far above the national average – are taught by tenure-track faculty, not adjuncts or graduate teaching assistants.

Next, FHSU capitalized on the conjunction of its newfound mastery of communications technology and its long history of delivering education-at-a-distance across western Kansas. In the 1997-98 school year, traditional continuing education services were converted into the new Virtual College, which delivers courses from the College of Arts and

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Fort Hays State University exemplifi es excellence

By Kent Steward ‘02, University Relations Director

Why does Fort Hays State University exist? To educate.That seems simple enough, but it isn’t. Traditionally, universities

serve three functions: education, research and service. The faculty and staff at FHSU are dedicated to all three, but education is the top priority.

Since he succeeded Dr. Gerald “Jerry” Tomanek ’42, ’47 as FHSU president in 1987, Dr. Edward Hammond has enlisted the support of faculty in pursing the core mission of providing an excellent education to students. Elitists might question whether excellence is possible at a comprehensive regional university such as FHSU, believing that true excellence can be achieved only at a top-level research university – a Harvard, a Stanford or a Michigan State.

Over the past 25 years, under the leadership of President Hammond, many initiatives have been put in place to prove that assumption wrong by ensuring excellence at FHSU, and there are numerous indicators that show those efforts have succeeded.

Faculty at most universities are evaluated a third on teaching, a third on research and a third on service. Working with the Faculty

Senate, President Hammond implemented a new model based on 20 percent research, 20 percent service and 60 percent teaching. The emphasis is clear.

One of the most important innovations over the past quarter-century was the integration of revolutionary communications technology into the FHSU learning environment.

Immediately upon his arrival, President Hammond set out to “electrify” the campus by equipping faculty, students and staff with computers, soon to be linked in a telecommunications network. Computing labs were provided across the campus. By 2006, wireless access to the Internet was available throughout the campus, and the university was moving aggressively into a mobile computing

environment for every student. To ensure the new technology would be used effectively, the

Center for Teaching Excellence and Learning Technology was created during the 1992-93 year to provide

faculty with the equipment and know-how to incorporate it into the curriculum.

The bricks and mortar of the university were not

neglected during this transformation.

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Sciences, College of Business and Leadership, College of Education and Technology, and College of Health and Life Sciences through various mediated formats, especially the Internet.

FHSU was ready when another opportunity came calling. Sias International University, established by a Chinese-American entrepreneur in Xingzheng, China, was looking for an English-speaking partner university. That partnership took flight in 2000, and others have been added. Currently, FHSU has nearly 3,900 students enrolled through partner universities in China.

The expansion into China created significant benefits beyond financial gain. The FHSU educational experience has been tremendously enhanced, both as some Kansas students and faculty have traveled to China and as some Chinese students and faculty have come to Hays. About 200 Chinese students are on the campus this semester.

Other innovations over the past 25 years include participating as one of the leading institutions in the national American Democracy Project, establishing the Center for Civic Engagement, a strong emphasis on service-learning, and creating a program for undergraduate research. FHSU embarked on a new and exciting chapter in 2000 when it embraced a new model of accreditation, called the Academic Quality Improvement Program, that allows member institutions to pursue continuous quality improvement rather than just measuring periodically to see that it is meeting minimum standards.

One innovation is especially noteworthy. FHSU was selected by the Kansas Board of Regents to host the Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science, established by the Kansas Legislature as the premier academic high school program for the state’s best and brightest high school students. Selected juniors and seniors live on the FHSU campus, take college courses and participate in college life, and they complete the two-year program with a high school diploma and 68 hours of college credit.

The quality of faculty is another key component, and FHSU faculty members have distinguished themselves over the past two and a half decades. Examples include:

The late Dr. Jerry Choate, professor of biological sciences, received the Robert Packard Excellence in Education Award, the C. Hart Merriam Award for Excellence in Research, and the Grinnell Award from the American Society of Mammalogists.

The late Dr. John Klier, professor of

history, won an important fellowship at the Annenberg Research Institute.

Kathleen Kuchar and Mick Jilg, professors of art, received the Kansas Governor’s Artist Award.

Donna Harsh, chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, was named an authority on international literature by National Geographic.

Dr. Eugene Fleharty, professor of biological sciences, received the Robert L. Packard Excellence in Education Award from the Southwestern Association of Naturalists.

Dr. Paul Phillips, professor of geosciences, received the Distinguished Teaching

FHSU, students express great confidence in the quality of an FHSU education.

The Career Services Office contacts all FHSU graduates within six months of Commencement each year, and placement in either jobs or programs of advanced education was averaging 98 percent until the economic collapse in fall 2008. Even with that downturn, the placement rate was 94 percent following May 2011 Commencement.

Individual students and teams of students have won numerous academic awards through the years. Graphic design students win competitions year after year, as do technology studies students.

In the 2000-01 year, a team of FHSU students won the first of three American Express Financial Advisors national championships. FHSU financial planning teams have finished in the top five in all 10 years since the competition began.

The university as a whole has been recognized for excellence through the years. Most recently, U.S.News & World Report listed FHSU online education in multiple categories for excellence.

The university has no intention to rest on its laurels.

Dr. Larry Gould, who chaired the selection committee when Dr. Hammond was selected as president, has served as provost – the chief academic officer – since the 1998-99 school year. He said excellence could be defined as having three levels.

“Internal excellence has to do with the processes for producing learning, efficiency, operational effectiveness and the tactical tools that lead to control and improvement,” he said. “Management excellence has to do with more strategic, more comprehensive and system-wide competence, implying the management of the university’s quality in society and the economy – how FHSU as an institution contributes to the readiness of the state’s workforce and to basic functions such as health care. Global excellence has to do with the university’s role in addressing issues such as sustainability, global warming, ecology and worldwide business ethics. In other words, how well FHSU does in addressing issues that are global in nature.”

Yet, while Dr. Gould said FHSU was excellent in process improvement and issues of operational effectiveness, he noted there was room to grow in global excellence with regard to its efforts to deal with such issues as sustainability and demographics.

Educational excellence will remain FHSU’s top priority for the next quarter-century.

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many initiatives have

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Achievement Award from the National Council for Geographic Education.

ScientificAmerican.com named a website created by Sternberg Museum of Natural History Adjunct Curator Mike Everhart one of the 50 most valuable scientific sites on the Web.

Art instructor Kris Kuksi had a painting exhibited in the Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition at the Smithsonian Institute in the nation’s capital.

In the past two years, Dr. Pelgy Vaz, associate professor of sociology, and Dr. Avi Kempinski, assistant professor of German, were selected for Fulbright fellowships.

Dr. Jean Gleichsner, associate professor of agriculture, became the first female president of the National Association of Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture.

There is much evidence to prove these many efforts have resulted in excellence.

Enrollment at FHSU was under 6,000 when President Hammond arrived in 1987. At the end of last semester – fall 2011 – enrollment had climbed above 13,000. By their choice of

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Four new capital projects for the Fort Hays State University campus, totaling $30 million in capital projects made news in the fall of 2011. Those projects will bring major construction projects at FHSU to more than $124 million since Dr. Edward Hammond took over as president in 1987.

The four projects – new student housing; a new road to connect Gustad Drive with Dwight Drive; a new academic building; and a new indoor sports facility – necessitated by enrollment that has doubled over the last decade, come after 25 years of continuing improvements and additions to the FHSU campus.

From 1987 through 2012, more than $94 million in new buildings, renovations and upgrades to facilities have been completed or are in late stages. This represents a tremendous investment in education made by the university, its students, the Hays and Ellis County community, the state, private donors and the federal government.

The list that follows is arranged in rough chronological order. Some projects are ongoing, such as the project to upgrade the entire campus to a more reliable and efficient medium voltage power grid is in the third phase and may be completed in 2012 or 2013. Window replacement in McMindes Hall is expected to be complete in 2013.

The list also does not include other investments, such as conversion of campus classrooms to mediated classrooms.

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Sheridan Hall Renovation

$9.13 million

Lewis Field – Track & Turf Replacement $1.2 million

Tomanek Hall $12 million

Custer Hall – Elevator Addition

$480,000

Lewis Field – Press Box $650,000

Picken Hall – Elevator Addition

$550,000

Martin Allen Hall Renovation

$730,000

Tiger Stadium (softball fields)

$65,000

Picken Hall – Cupola

$33,000

Sternberg Museum of

Natural History $11 million

Albertson Hall Renovation

$7.88 million

Lewis Field – East Stadium

Sports Medicine $205,000

Lewis Field – West Locker

Rooms $230,000

FHSU’s continuing growth sparks capital projects and boosts state and local economies

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Kansas Wetlands Education Center

$3.5 million

Lewis Field – East Stadium 2nd Floor

Remodel $200,000

Memorial Union Renovation $8.4 million

Robbins Center $5.1 million

Wooster Place Door & Window

Replacement $566,000

McMindes Hall – HVAC

Improvements $1.89 million

Custer Hall – Remodeling

(KAMS) $145,000

Picken Hall – Renovation $5.5 million

2013

McMindes Hall – Central Plant Improvements

$168,000

McMindes Hall – Masonry Cleaning

$206,000

McMindes Hall – Toilet-Bath

Improvements $1.85 million

Soccer Facility $2.65 million

McMindes Hall – Window Replacement

$790,000

Medium voltageproject

$6.26 million

Lewis Field – Track & Turf Resurface $645,000

McMindes Hall – Cafeteria Remodel

$1.17 million

McCartney Hall – 3rd Floor

Renovation $400,000

Palmer Recital Hall Renovation

$75,000

Stadium Place Apartments $5 million

Wooster Place I & II Renovation $1.84 million

Lewis Field – East Locker

Rooms $450,000

McCartney Hall – 2nd Floor

Renovation $400,000

McMindes Hall – Dining Expansion

$400,000

McMindes Hall – Roof Repair

$300,000

McMindes Hall – Cafeteria

Renovation $700,000

2002

Gustad Drive – Gustad Low

Water Crossing $512,000

McCartney Hall – 1st Floor

Renovation $800,000

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“My role as the chair of the 1986-87 presidential search committee led to several memorable moments, perhaps none so compelling as when former faculty member Dave Ison innocently characterized one of the candidates as “Fast Eddy.” Ed Hammond’s successful campus interview had convinced Dave and a variety of campus players that this candidate would be the administrative equivalent of the iconic “hustler,” Fast Eddy, in the modern day movie classic of that name. Members of the committee and others worried that if Ed heard about the appellation before the process was completed, he would interpret the comment as unkind and reflective of an unfriendly institution. But when Ed arrived on campus in mid-June 1987 as the new president of FHSU, he quickly heard about the appellation and, to the surprise of many, embraced the characterization in a good-natured way. In Ed’s mind, the title fit. He told every one who asked that it was his intention to “hustle” the interests of FHSU in every way he could and as long as he served as president. The rest, of course, is history. ”Dr. Larry Gould

Provost, Fort Hays State University

I remember Ed…“ I was at my professional meeting

a month or two before Ed interviewed for the presidency. Since this was also Ed’s professional organization, I ran into him and we talked about Fort Hays State. My initial impression was good dresser, good listener, good speaker. When he interviewed my impression was good dresser, good listener, good speaker. Now 25 years later my impression is good dresser, good listener, good speaker – and much more – innovator, visionary, hard worker to mention a few. Hays and FHSU mean much to me – thank you, Ed, for taking care of and loving Fort Hays State. ” Dr. Dorothy (Gross) Knoll ‘68 ‘76

“ I was a senior at FHSU when Dr. Hammond became president 25 years ago. It was a year of many changes and progressive energy on the campus. Four words – high-tech, high-touch – are forever embedded in my mind when I think of FHSU, and it all began in 1987.

Dr. Hammond created an atmosphere on campus that anything was possible. Develop an idea, create a plan and then make it happen. He definitely valued students and their opinions. I will never forget my first meeting with Dr. Hammond in his office (I had an idea). I was so nervous. Rae Ellen Smith, his administrative assistant, kept reassuring me that I had nothing to be scared about. She was right. When I entered his office, he greeted me with a smile and a handshake. He listened. As a student, I felt important. I was impressed when he called me a week later to follow up on our conversation. ”Dr. Diane (Pfeifer) Scott ’88 ’90

“ I met President Hammond shortly after he arrived in Hays. Norman Jeter had told me of his qualifications, and he was right on. Shortly after Ed got here, knowing he was an educator, I asked him if he was a liberal Democrat. He said he was an Independent, so he could work both sides of the aisle. Ha!

I soon learned that before President Hammond, $100 was a nice donation, but after he arrived $1,000 wasn’t much. What President Ed Hammond has done for the university and the city of Hays has no equal. The university has grown not only in on-campus students, but in virtual students as well. Fort Hays State University was recently named one of the top virtual universities in the country by U.S. News & World Report.

We have had many fine and good presidents at FHSU, but Ed Hammond has accomplished more than all of them combined. ”

Don BickleHays Businessman and Philanthropist

“When I think of my friend Ed Hammond, I am reminded of a visionary leader who makes things happen. Throughout the last 25 years, Ed has been a tremendous asset to Fort Hays State University and the entire Hays community. Because of his commitment to “affordable success,” Ed has helped bring new horizons to thousands of small town Kansas students. From the renovation of the Sternberg Museum and Picken Hall to the development and growth of the Virtual College, Ed has strengthened the quality of education for all FHSU students. In the years to come, I am confident Ed will continue to lead the way in equipping the next generation for the challenges and opportunities ahead. ”U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Hays

People naturally wonder, and maybe even worry a bit, when they’re waiting to meet a new president. As the past quarter-century has demonstrated, there was nothing to worry about. Here are observations from a few individuals.

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By Cindy Elliott, Associate Provost/Dean, Strategic Partnerships

Midway through Dr. Edward Hammond’s presidency at Fort Hays State University, a horizon far beyond western Kansas beckoned. Like a wagon master leading pioneers into the Plains more than 100 years earlier, the president blazed a trail into unknown territory: the People’s Republic of China.

President Hammond was presented, in the year 2000, with an opportunity to provide education to Chinese students. Twelve years later, he has shaken the hand of more than 3,700 students as they walked proudly across the stage in commencement ceremonies in China. This spring, FHSU is delivering baccalaureate education to nearly 3,900 Chinese students in mainland China, and another 200 Chinese students are pursuing master’s degrees in Hays.

In his book The World is Flat, Thomas Friedman describes “Globalization 3.0” – how our fast-growing, technology-enabled world has empowered individuals and groups to more easily collaborate on global business opportunities. President Hammond and FHSU demonstrated this reality when the opportunity presented itself. He signed the initial agreement pretty quickly, but even today he would admit that he did not think it would grow to the extent it has:• 3,900 undergraduate students taking FHSU courses in five degree areas;• Three partner universities in China and Malaysia;• More than 60 faculty, which is the most American faculty living and teaching at a single institution in China;• An additional 10 signed agreements with other Chinese universities for students to study at FHSU’s Hays campus;• Intensive English academies in China before students come to Hays; and• Collaborative research opportunities for faculty.

Two questions are frequently asked. Why China? And, how did it begin?

Why China? Easy. Why not? In 2000, China was on the verge of being admitted to the World Trade Organization and knew it would succeed only if its citizens were better educated. China’s closed-door policies began fading away. Economic growth demanded more educated professionals.

How it began is a bit more complicated.The demographics of western Kansas

were declining. There would be fewer high school graduates. President Hammond and his executive team saw the need to expand through off-campus and virtual education. Initially, this expansion was into eastern Kansas and surrounding states.

At this time, President Hammond hired me as dean of the Virtual College. I brought 15 years of experience in distance learning and a cache of contacts in U.S. higher education. One of them was Dr. Peter Vander Haeghen, then the administrative dean of Coastline Community College in Fountain Valley, Calif. He phoned me and asked whether FHSU would be interested in offering courses to students in China. My first reaction, I admit, was, “I have NO idea!” Yet, I had an intuition that President Hammond and Provost Larry Gould might wish to be part of this new movement in global education.

When he called, Vander Haeghen had two men in his office: Dr. Caleb Zia, who was in charge of international development at Coastline, and his friend Dr. Shawn Chen, president and owner of the newly formed Sias International University in China. Dr. Chen’s dream was to build a western-style private university in China, and the Chinese minister of education was supportive. Chen needed to find an accredited American university as a partner, though not financially, in order to bring American-style education to China.

The rest is history. Dr. Chen submitted our name to the Ministry of Education, and the minister gave his blessing. Signing the agreement was the easy part. Implementing a quality program in Communist China has been an ongoing challenge.

“The purpose of opening a foreign-owned university in China,” Dr. Chen said, “was to introduce advanced American education management principles, to teach courses utilizing an American education model, to use updated textbooks and more highly qualified faculty, and to conduct the business of the university using American business practices.”

The purpose for FHSU was to establish partnerships that provide collaborations for our faculty with counterparts in China, provide study-abroad experiences for our students and provide a “Forward thinking. World ready.” education for both on- and off-campus students.

Sias opened its doors in 1998 with 260 students. Today there are more than 20,000 students at this American-owned university. A sculpture by FHSU Professor Linda Ganstrom ’80, ’86, ’90, titled “Deeply Rooted,” graces the beautiful, modern campus.

Each May, President Hammond leads FHSU alumni and members of the Kansas Board of Regents to the graduation ceremonies in China. The trips provide an opportunity for the president to share information about American higher education with top-level Chinese government officials and provide advice on how to address challenges for China’s rapidly growing educational system.

EASTMEETS

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Last fall, exactly 100 years after distance education began at what would become Fort Hays State University, 4,504 students were enrolled in FHSU’s Virtual College. Back in the summer of 1911, distance education meant mail, and 247 students across western Kansas took advantage of it that first year.

FHSU has always had to cover a lot of ground.

That first year was kind of risky. The Legislature had passed a certificate law that would require people already teaching to return to school for more education. But a bad wheat crop that year meant that few rural school teachers could afford to return for classes. The answer, documented in

Another was a video on demand system. One of the first cost $33,000 and lasted 10 years. That was an advantage of taking a risk and getting in on the ground floor of a new technology. After eight years, said King, the Virtual College was looking to upgrade but found that the cost would be $720,000. Instead, they got two more years out of the old system before finding a new product.

“The risks with technology and designing classes in a mobile or adult delivery mode has continually paid off for us, has continually kept us ahead of the curve. Through every phase of moving to online education, we’ve stayed ahead because we’re willing to take those risks.”

By 1987, when a new president took over, the institution was 85 years into its existence, 10 of which had been as a full-fledged university. Technology had made small inroads – audio tape – but the primary method of distance education was travel. Faculty members drove more than 200 miles to some locations to offer courses on site.

By the time the Virtual College was created in 1997 out of the old Office of Continuing Education, technology had progressed into interactive television, videotape and other technologies and was also making strides into the Internet.

This fall, two graduate degree programs will soon join 11 others now available totally online. The Master of Science in psychology and the Education Specialist in psychology will bring to 40 the number of FHSU degree programs available through the Virtual College. In addition, FHSU has three associate degree programs and 24 bachelor’s degree programs online. Fourteen certificate programs are also available online.

FHSU has moved to the forefront online education, emerging as the No. 2 undergraduate online education program in the nation when U.S.News & World Report criteria are compared cumulatively.

“I’ve been here 16 years,” said King, “and we have always been forward thinking. Interactive television, that was forward thinking, but they were also looking at constructing communication networks

Foresight, dedication, risk pay off virtually

Julie Ann Kelly, Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y., graduated in 2011 from FHSU’s Virtual College. She wanted to walk the stage at Commencement, and she and her husband set out by car. At a stop in Indiana, she broke her ankle but still made it for the ceremony. Her husband, Lance, will graduate this yearand also intends to make the trip to Hays for Commencement.

“Through every phase of moving to online education, we’ve stayed ahead because we’re willing to take those risks.” — Dennis King, director of the Virtual College and learning technologies

Dr. James Forsythe’s first history of FHSU, The First 75 Years, was correspondence courses, and the faculty voted to offer them for free.

Distance education at FHSU is now virtual, and the coverage area is more than the 52,000 square miles in the 66 counties of western Kansas. It is global.

“We take educated risks,” said Dennis King, director of the Virtual College and learning technologies, “and not a lot of educational institutions take risks.”

For instance, FHSU began with Internet protocol television (IPTV) in 2000. “We were told by Southwestern Bell and by Polycom Inc. that we were the first educational institution to attempt anything like that. It’s accepted technology today. We were ahead of the curve.”

across Kansas, and now it’s around the world.”

“Today, we’re reaping the benefits of online education being an accepted delivery mode,” he said. “It’s taken a little while, but through our experience and by word of mouth, we have a reputation and the success behind that reputation to prove that we’re one of the world leaders.”

King also cites another factor for success in virtual education as in traditional learning.

“From the president to the ground staff,” he said, “they look for and find people who embrace the same values – people who are committed to students, committed to learning, committed to hard work.”

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ATHLETICS

Sports triumphs though the years

1987

By Kent Steward ‘02 and Ryan Prickett

The notion that physical activity should be an integral part of education dates back at least 2,500 years. The noted Greek philosopher Plato believed a holistic education should include not only academic subjects and the arts, but also physical discipline.

In Athens two and a half millennia ago, that meant gymnastics. At modern-day Fort Hays State University, physical discipline encompasses a wide range of activities.

Through its intramural program, FHSU provides a broad, competitive variety of physical and social activities in first-class venues that are designed to meet the diverse needs and interests of students, faculty and staff.

In addition, members of the university community are encouraged to use the Wellness Center in Cunningham Hall, with its state-of-the-art fitness facilities. There is no charge, and the center also offers free personal training and nutritional counseling.

Some individuals are gifted with exceptional physical abilities, and those student-athletes represent FHSU as members of the eight men’s teams and the eight women’s teams that compete in intercollegiate athletics. Besides providing an outlet for the talents of the participants, intercollegiate athletics has become a vibrant part of the American university experience.

Very early in its 110-year history, FHSU began to field athletic teams that competed against teams from YMCAs, clubs and other schools. There were many notable victories over the first six or seven decades, including individual performers such as cross-country runner John Mason who was a four-time All-American and two-time national champion, and the men’s basketball teams that won back-to-back national championships in the early ‘80s.

The athletic successes of those earlier decades continued over the past quarter-century, as FHSU first made the transition from the NAIA to NCAA Division II and then from the Rocky Mountain

Athletic Conference to the larger and more prestigious Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association.

The highlights of the past 25 years include:

• Women’s basketball captures the NAIA National Championship in 1990-91, FHSU’s final year as a member of the NAIA. It marked the first national championship for women’s basketball at FHSU and seventh NAIA national championship overall, joining the 1963, 1965, 1968 and 1969 men’s cross country teams and the 1983-84 and 1984-85 men’s basketball teams.

• Men’s basketball goes a perfect 34-0 in 1995-96 to claim FHSU’s first and only NCAA Division II National Championship to date. The Tigers became just the third team in NCAA Division II history to finish as undefeated national champions and held the record for most wins in an undefeated season for all NCAA divisions until Findlay (Ohio) recently broke that mark at 36-0 in 2008-09.

• Baseball finishes as the national runner-up in NCAA Division II in 2000, the sport’s first and only appearance to date at the Division II World Series. Facing elimination at the West Regional in Hays, the Tigers rallied for two straight wins over West Region powerhouse Chico State (Calif.) to reach the World Series. After winning three straight, the Tigers reached the national title game, but fell to Southeastern Oklahoma State by a score of 7-2.

• FHSU ends its 17-year run as a member of the RMAC in 2005-06 and joins the MIAA starting in 2006-07.

• Since 1987, when Dr. Edward Hammond became president, FHSU has claimed 33 conference team championships while members of NCAA Division II among eight sports (10 men’s basketball, six baseball, six men’s track and field, five women’s basketball, two football, two women’s golf, one softball, and one women’s track and field). FHSU claimed 32 of those 33 conference championships while members of the RMAC. FHSU claimed its first and only conference championship so far in the MIAA when the men’s basketball team won the conference tournament championship during the 2010-11 season.

• There have been nine individual and one relay team national championships in track and field for FHSU in its NCAA Division II history. Six of those were in indoor track and field (three women, three men) and four were in outdoor track and field (three women, one men’s relay).

• FHSU has made 23 NCAA national tournament appearances among six major sports, which includes 11 in men’s basketball, six in baseball, two in football, two in volleyball and one each in women’s basketball and softball.

• FHSU has added four sports to its intercollegiate athletics program during President Hammond’s tenure. FHSU reinstated softball in 1999 after the sport was discontinued in the 1980s. Women’s golf was added in 2003. Most recently, FHSU added men and women’s soccer in fall 2011, with both teams playing their home games at the brand new FHSU Soccer Stadium, part of the $10-million Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex that opened in the summer of 2011.

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FOUNDATION

Many fascinating events occurred in 1987. The world population reached 5 billion people; Aretha Franklin was the first woman inducted into the Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Fame; and the movie Platoon won the Academy Award for Best Picture. However, something else happened that year that would shape the history of Fort Hays State University for decades to come.

The first year of Dr. Edward Hammond’s presidency began at FHSU and started an intense partnership between the FHSU Endowment Association and a new president. Twenty-five years later, and with FHSU Endowment now known as the FHSU Foundation, this partnership has continued to provide excellence in education while maintaining exceptional growth year after year.

During President Hammond’s 25- year presidency, the FHSU Foundation’s endowment has grown from nearly $7 million in 1987 to more than $51 million at the conclusion of fiscal year 2011. In addition, the FHSU Foundation has expanded from four employees in Hammond’s inaugural year to 13 full-time employees and seven student assistants in 2012.

Representing another sign of growth, FHSU’s first capital campaign was created in 1991, Hammond’s fifth year as president, generating $20 million for numerous projects. Today, the largest campaign in FHSU history, the Cornerstone Campaign, is approaching its initial goal of $60 million and will conclude in 2012.

One of the main purposes of the FHSU Foundation is to help students by providing

Growth abounds both on and off campusfinancial support through scholarships. In 1987, the number of scholarships paid to Fort Hays students totaled close to $500,000. During the 2011-2012 academic year, students have been paid nearly $1.5 million in scholarships through the FHSU Foundation, both in academics and athletics. In addition to scholarships, the funds received from donor gifts have grown during Hammond’s tenure as president. During the past 25 years, FHSU has seen these contributions increase from $1.6 million in 1987 to $4.6 million in 2011.

Despite the many changes, perhaps the biggest transformation for the Foundation involved a major change in scenery. After nearly 40 years of operating from a two-story house across from Sheridan Hall, the FHSU Foundation moved to a beautifully designed, 28,900-square-foot building, the Robbins Center, in 2007.

There is no doubt that President Hammond’s legacy at Fort Hays State University will be remembered for many generations. Having some big shoes to fill when he arrived on campus in 1987, he has since created an illustrious legacy for himself that has transformed FHSU into the flourishing university that it is today. Although the FHSU Endowment was created in 1946, we have seen our most substantial growth during Hammond’s 25 years in office.

While we owe most of our success to our gracious donors, it is important for us to recognize an amazing partnership that has benefited the students, faculty and staff of Fort Hays State University for over a quarter of a century. We congratulate President Hammond on a remarkable 25 years!

• Our planned giving website is full of information to guide you through the gift-giving process. • Visit fhsugift.org today!

• Our online will planner makes it easier than ever to secure your future.

• Learn how to become a Wooster Society Member and create a lasting legacy.

• Check out the many avenues in which you can give to FHSU.

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TIGER NOTESWe want to hear about your new employment, honors, appointments,

marriages and births so we can update your biographical file and keep others informed about the important happenings in your lives.

Please send your news items to Fort Hays State University Alumni Association, One Tiger Place, Hays, KS 67601-3767, or e-mail [email protected] or FAX 785-628-4191.

CLASS NOTES

1940s

Alfred Holl ’47, Oklahoma City, Okla., was honored by the Kansas Bar Association for WWII military service in the U.S. Army Air corps and was also recognized by Oklahoma Bar Association for 60 years of membership.

1950s

Albert Campbell ’56, Bryan, Texas, was elected speaker pro-tem by the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature.

William Roth ’56, Lindsborg, received the 2011 Association of Retired Conservation Service Employees President’s Outstanding Community Service Award.

Harold Stones ’58, ’58, Topeka, was named 2012 Kansan of the Year by the Kansas Native Sons and Daughters.

1960s

Margaret (Stecklein) Billinger ’69, Wichita, retired from nursing and teaching.

Marion Dreher ’69, Hays, received a 40-year Kiwanis Legion of Honor Award for service.

Dennis Kepka ’67, Ellsworth,was named the 2011 recipient of the National Rural Health Practitioner of the Year Award.

Robert “Bob” Meier ’62, Hays, FHSU professor of informatics, was named Faculty Member of the Year for 2011.

Maynard Oliverius ’66, Topeka, Stormont-Vail HealthCare president and CEO, will retire June 30, 2012, after 43 years of service.

Bob Otto ’61, Burden, retired after 50 years in education as coach, industrial arts teacher and guidance counselor.

Dolores (Pfeifer) Pederson ’68, Russell, showcased artwork at the Southwind Galley of Topeka at the 150th Anniversary celebration of Kansas Statehood.

Ramon Powers ’61, ’63, Topeka, co-wrote and published The Northern Cheyenne Exodus in History and Memory.

Joseph Thomasson ’68, Hays, was chosen as one of the 150 Kansas scientists by Ad Astra Kansas for his contributions to science.

Ralph Voss ’65, Birmingham, Ala., published a book Truman Capote and The Legacy of In Cold Blood.

Reginald “Diz” Washaliski ’60, McCracken, retired from State Farm Insurance.

Lynette (Wahrman) Wolf ’69, Grinnell, retired after 42 years of teaching, the last 36 years in Grinnell USD 291.

1970s

Steven Anderson ’79, Topeka, was named to the State Employee Pay Plan Oversight Committee by Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback.

Thomas Arnhold ’75, Topeka, competed in the San Antonio Rock- -‘N- Roll Marathon, finishing 10th in his age group out of 436 runners in 1 hour, 42 minutes.

C. Roy Blackwood ’70, Belleville, accepted an appointment as interim director of the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, Hammond, La.

Rita (McKinley) Carswell ’76, ’90, Hays, represented the state of Kansas as president of the Kansas Mental Health Counseling Association at the American Mental Health Counselors conference in San Francisco, Calif.

Tanya (Buss) Channell ’72, ’74, ’81, Olathe, retired from Ravenwood Elementary.

Micheal Clodfelter ’71, Lawrence, revised, updated, and republished his Vietnam War combat memoir Mad Minutes and Vietnam Months: A Soldier’s Memoir, in print and e-book format.

Mark Eberle ’78, ’83, Hays, co-wrote and published Fishes of the Central United States, 2nd edition, revised and expanded.

John Engel ’71, Liberal, was appointed as trustee of the Board of Trustees for Seward County Community College/Area Technical School.

Steve Gieber ’78, ’05, Abilene, was named to the Kansas State Use Law Committee by Governor Sam Brownback.

Marcia (Turnbull) Giess ’72, ’79, Arnold, retired after teaching business education for 38 years in the Bazine, Utica, Ransom and Western Plains school districts.

Steven Harkness ’72, ’97, ’00, Hays, was chosen as the featured artist for August 2011 in the Bank of Hays Gallery.

Carla (Beesley) Harris ’71, Minneapolis, retired after 40 years of teaching elementary school in Minneapolis and Delphos USD 239.

Catherine “Kathy” Hertel ’79, ’83, ’96, Corona, Calif., participated in NBC’s “Education Nation” in Los Angeles, Calif.

James Homolka ’78, Holyrood, was inducted into the FHSU Tigers Sports Hall of Fame.

Lynden “Lyn” Klein ’70, Hays, attended the 90th annual Kansas Association of Realtors convention in Wichita.

Norleen (Mickelson) Knoll ’76, Hays, was selected to serve on the Ellis County Extension Council executive board.

Marla Matkin ’72, Hill City, presented “Frontier Military Posts (and the Women Who Called Them Home)” at the Hays Public Library.

David Moody ’70, ’72, Hays, attended the 90th annual Kansas Association of Realtors convention in Wichita.

Thomas Palmer ’76, ’77, Sabetha, beginning his 18th year as principal at Sabetha Middle School, was selected as the 2011-12 Principal of the Year by the Kansas Association of Secondary School Principals.

Sharon Pettijohn ’70, ’90, Stockton, retired in Spring 2011 after teaching 40 years in Kansas public schools, 32 years being in the Stockton USD 211 district.

Roger Robinson ’71, ’74, Wilson, was appointed to the Board of Trustees of the North Central Kansas Technical College.

Brenda (Billinger) Roth ’76, Wichita, retired from education after 30 years with the Haysville School District.

Charles “Bronc” Rumford ’74, Abbyville, was chosen to be the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo timed-event chute boss in Las Vegas, Nev.

Joan (Hubbell) Rumpel ’77, Hays, FHSU assistant professor of economics, finance and accounting, co-wrote and published “IFRS and Texas Industry Clusters: Likely Intersections.”

Dorothy (Arnhold) Rusch ’72, Victoria, Texas, competed in the San Antonio Rock N’ Roll Marathon finishing 2nd in her age group out of 198 runners in 1 hour 50 minutes.

Jan Shaffer ’70, Indianapolis, Ind., semi-retired after ownership of Shaffer Communications and serving as editor of the Trackside Report and “500” News Bureau for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for 24 years.

Nola Tedesco-Foulston ’72, Wichita, after 30 years in public service, announced her retirement at the end of her term as district attorney in January 2013.

Errol Wuertz ’77, ’98, Hays, attended the 90th annual Kansas Association of Realtors convention in Wichita.

1980s

Joseph Aistrup ’82, Manhattan, professor of political science at Kansas State University, was named the College of Arts and Science’s interim dean.

Curt Brungardt ’81, ’84, Hays, was selected as an outstanding faculty and staff “Men of Merit” at FHSU.

Andrea (Dome) Carmichael ’83, ’84, Plainville, was recognized as a recipient of the McLean Yoder Award for Professional Excellence.

Chris Crawford ’89, ’90, Hays, was elected to the board of directors for the National Consortium for Continuous Improvement in Higher Education.

Brian DeWitt ’89, Hays, was selected as an ambassador for the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce.

Coleen Ellis ’87, Greenwood, Ind., published Pet Parents: A Journey Through Unconditional Love and Grief, memorializing animal companions.

Joseph Emmons ’80, Garden City, was appointed as interim dean of the Washburn Institute of Technology, Topeka.

Kent Farney ’88, Sterling, was promoted to vice president of First Bank.

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Dawn (Lovewell) Gabel ’89, ’97, Hays, was hired as the program director at Hays Medical Center’s Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center.

Linda (Bunker) Ganstrom ’80, ’86, ’90, Hays, is showcasing a new series of “Bell(e)s” at the Strecker Nelson Gallery in Manhattan.

Danny Hamel ’81, Wichita, received the 2011 George Trombold Kansas Human Resource Professional of the Year Award.

Kyle Hawk ’82, McPherson, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Kansas Society of CPAs.

Brenda (Lang) Hellyer ’85, Pasadena, Texas, received a contract extension through 2014 as the San Jacinto College Chancellor by the SJC Board of Trustees.

Katrina Hess ’89, Hays, was named The Hays Daily News Readers’ Choice 2011 Winner as Your Favorite Doctor for the eigth consecutive year.

John Holub ’82, Hays, attended the 90th annual Kansas Association of Realtors convention in Wichita.

Gregg Ireland ’81, Topeka, has been appointed publisher of The Topeka Capital-Journal.

Tom Johansen ’80, ’81, Hays, coached the FHSU financial planning team in the national financial planning championship and won for the third time.

Treva “Betty” (Linneman) Johnson ’80, Bloomington, Ind., president of Betty Johnson & Associates, has been elected chairman of the Association of Philanthropic Counsel.

Craig Karlin ’88, ’96, Hays, was recognized for 10 years of service on the Hays Area Children’s Center Board.

Les Kinderknecht ’83, Hays, received first place for special program “Work Pays America” by The Kansas Association of Broadcasters at the KAB’s annual convention in Lawrence.

Becky Kiser ’80, ’94, Hays, was co-awarded second-place awards from Mid-American Cable Show, Branson, Mo., for “Did You Miss Street Beat” and “Street Beat Russell Elevator Collapse.” Kiser works for Eagle Community Television.

Kelly (O’Brien) Koerner ’84, Hays, is the community relations coordinator at Hays Area Children’s Center and will teach ESL Reading at FHSU.

Suzanne Legleiter ’89, Surprise, Ariz., accepted the role of supervisor for diabetes education and health education services at Population Health Management, Phoenix, Ariz.

James Leiker ’84, ’92, Eudora, co-wrote and published The Northern Cheyenne Exodus in History and Memory.

RoxAnn (Riley) Mack ’80, Longmont, Colo., received the 2011 Individual Pro Bono Award from the National Federation of Paralegal Associations.

Amy (Dickson) McAnarney ’88, Emporia, received the Kansas Association of Secondary School Principals Assistant Principal of the Year Award.

Elaine (Wagner) McDaniel ’84, Dodge City, was selected by Dodge City USD 433 as a Kansas Master Teacher nominee for 2011.

Sean McGinnis ’87, ’87, Paris, France, created an installation made from cord called “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” that will be premiered in the Direktorenhaus/Johanssen Gallery in Berlin.

Kevin Moeder ’82, La Crosse, was promoted to senior vice-president and regional branch manager at Farmers Bank & Trust NA.

Terry Patterson ’85, Peyton, Colo., is a sales representative for Winnelson, Castle Rock, Colo.

Jeffery Pinney ’84, ’86, Hays, co-owner of Dairy Queen, was chosen as The Hays Daily News Readers’ Choice 2011 Winner as the No. 1 Ice Cream Store for the eighth consecutive year.

Jeannine Ross ’85, Hays, retired as a member of the Hays Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Dave Schmidt ’82, Hays, attended the 90th annual Kansas Association of Realtors convention in Wichita.

Mildred “Millie” Schuster ’84, Hays, was honored for 40 years of service to the state of Kansas by Gov. Sam Brownback.

Kevin Shaffer ’86, Fort Morgan, Colo., received the 2011 CADA Outstanding Media Person for Interscholastic Sports Coverage Award.

Adele (Madden) Shaver ’89, ’03, Hays, attended the 90th annual Kansas Association of Realtors convention in Wichita.

David Shubert ’83, Wichita, is working with Cengage Learning to produce an electronic textbook to make the study of organic chemistry more engaging for college students.

Joseph Tomelleri ’80, ’84, Leawood, co-wrote and published Fishes of the Central United States, 2nd edition, revised and expanded.

Mari (Griffin) Tucker ’86, ’84, Topeka, works for the Kansas Board of Regents as the director of federal initiatives for career/technical education.

Mark Webb ’85, Plains, was selected as the Middle School Athletic Director of the Year for 2011 by the Kansas Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association.

1990s

Chantelle (Conine) Arnold ’97, ’08, Hays, was selected to serve on the Ellis County Extension Council Executive Board.

Richard Baier ’91, Lincoln, Neb., is executive vice president of Forging Nebraska’s Future, a long-term planning and policy initiative of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Lee (Miller) Becker ’99, Lindsborg, an award-winning studio artist, featured artwork at Visual Voiced Gallery.

Keri (Fouard) Bell ’94, ’11, Hillsboro, joined the Family Medicine Department at Via Christi Clinic in Newton as an advanced registered nurse practitioner.

Connie (Fink) Bergquist ’94,’11, Goodland, is a seventh-grade language arts teacher for Goodland USD 352.

Kristen (Hokanson) Bishop ’92, ’99, Leander, Texas, is the vice president of academic and student development services at Patrick Henry Community College.

Cassandra (Amack) Britt ’99, Colby, was recertified as a counselor at Citizens Medical Center.

Alan Burghart ’93, ’95, McPherson, was recertified as a wastewater treatment operator by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s Bureau of Water.

Chandra Daffer ’98, Hays, is a sales advertising representative at High Plains Journal, Dodge City.

Shanna (Robben) Dinkel ’98, Victoria, was named principal at Kennedy Middle School, Hays.

Lisa Erwin ’92, Bemidji, Minn., was named vice chancellor for student life at Bemidji State University.

Myrone Grady ’97, ’02, Lawrence, was selected as the 2011 Kansas School Resource Officer.

Jeff Haslett ’99, Hillsboro, was named teacher of the month at Hillsboro High School.

Lee Keffer ’90, ’97, Russell, was selected as principal of Roosevelt Elementary School, Hays.

Paul Kraus ’96, Erie, Colo., is a senior consultant at Appirio in San Mateo, Calif.

Janci Kugler-Mills ’91, Goodland, was named superintendent and principal of Brewster USD 341.

Bryan Maring ’92, ’94, Eudora, won the International Sales Award as area sales manager finishing in top 1 percent in total global sales in 2010.

Thomas Meis ’93, Hays, was selected to serve on the 2012 Hays Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Collins “Troy” Mitchell ’92, Perry, was named vice president of commercial business development at Fidelity State Bank and Trust.

Kevin Myers ’93, Lithia, Fla., was the Department of Defense lead planner and officer in charge of the 67th D-Day Anniversary in Normandy, France.

Kenton Olliff ’97, ’00, Hays, was selected as an outstanding faculty and staff “Men of Merit” at FHSU.

Juan Perez ’94, Ulysses, was featured in the New York Times article “Hispanics Reviving Faded Towns on the Plains.”

Darby “Toby” Prine ’92, Hays, was the lead ceremony officer for all ceremonies conducted during the 67th D-Day Anniversary in Normandy, France.

Brandon Prough ’93, Hays, joined the lending staff at Bank of Hays as a senior vice president for commercial lending.

Douglas Rich ’98, Hays, senior field editor at High Plains/Midwest Ag Journal, was awarded status of Master Writer by the American Agriculture Editor’s Association at the 2011 Agricultural Media Summit Awards in New Orleans, La.

Gina (Littrell) Riedel ’92, Hays, was selected as a Hays Area Chamber of Commerce ambassador.

John “J.L.” Riedel ’93, Salina, was promoted by the Kansas Highway Patrol to lieutenant.

Brian Ruder ’98, Hays, was named an All-American Agent by the American Family Insurance Group.

Curtis Schmidt ’99, ’04, Hays, is zoological collections manager at FHSU‘s Sternberg Museum of Natural History.

Marcia (Vignery) Simoneau ’95, Wichita, was appointed to the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board by Governor Sam Brownback.

Christopher Sook ’93, Lawrence, is a firm member in charge of Sloan, Eisenbarth, Glassman, McEntire & Jarboe, LLC in Hays. He was also selected as a new ambassadorby the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce.

Roy Spray ’94, ’01, Hays, was honored as Employee of the Year at Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility’s annual All-Employee Meeting and Awards Ceremony.

Matthew Starkey ’97, Overland Park, was promoted to vice president and chief operating officer of Koesten, Hirschmann & Crabtree Inc.

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Lisa (Nealy) Weimer ’98, Hoxie, was hired as a fourth-grade teacher at Hoxie Grade School.

Annis (Schawo) Werth ’91, Hays, opened Sew-Easy Bernina and Fabric Center with a sewing lounge as a meeting place for those interested in sewing.

Sandra (Zimmerman) Werth ’94, Hays, was selected as a Hays Area Chamber of Commerce ambassador.

2000s

Lance Albin ’01, ’06, Hays, was the 2011 campaign chair for the United Way of Ellis County.

Steven Arthur ’02, Victoria, director of Ellis Public Library, was recognized for his passion and involvement in the Ellis community.

Ryan Augustine ’07, Ellis, opened Spielen, a downtown convenience store, office supply store and entertainment center for local youth.

Treva Benoit ’03, Hays, was appointed to the 2012 Hays Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for a second term.

Sandra Billinger ’02, Gardner, was awarded a $500,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health to pursue training and research in the area of vascular physiology.

Christie Brungardt ’01, Hays, received the Ev Kohls Equal Education Opportunity Award by the Kansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers.

Brenda (Morgan) Chance ’02, Phillipsburg, was elected vice president of the League of Kansas Municipalities.

Cristin Chester ’02, Hays, has been certified by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration in carpet cleaning for Clean-Rite Janitorial.

Mark Collado ’09, Humble, Texas, co-wrote and published “IFRS and Texas Industry Clusters: Likely Intersections.’

Chrisy (Joy) Crough ’04, Arlington, Texas, was hired as an FHSU admissions counselor.

Amber (Jones) Cunningham ’03, Hays, attended the Fitness Quest 10 personal trainer mentorship program in San Diego, Calif.

Doug Cure ’07, ’11, Wichita, accepted a position at Alternative Energy Solutions International Inc.

Justin “J.J.” Deges ’00, Bogue, was one of nearly 6,000 members who attended the prestigious 2011 Million Dollar Round Table annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

Andrew Demko ’05, Prairie City, Ore., was recognized by the National History Club as one of five History Club Advisors of the Year in 2010-11. He also received an Outstanding Leadership and Dedicated Service plaque as president of the Oregon Council for the Social Studies for 2010-11.

Maisha (Prewitt) Dible ’02, Kansas City, was inducted into the FHSU Tigers Sports Hall of Fame.

Autumn (Cauffield Berry) Eckman ’01, Baldwin City, was selected as the McFarlane Aviation Products Employee of the Year for 2010.

Elizabeth Emerson ’09, ’11, Independence, is a speech-language pathologist at Health For Life By Mercy.

Jerod Goodale ’04, ’06, San Angelo, Texas, was named head baseball coach at the Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colo.

Dallas Haselhorst ’00, ’00, Hays, was selected as a Hays Area Chamber of Commerce ambassador.

Christina (Davidson) Hayes ’04, ’07, Claflin, was named community coordinator for the city of Great Bend.

Daron Jamison ’03, ’03, Hays, was hired as a project coordinator of Nex-Tech Wireless, LLC.

Traci (Long) Jilka ’07, ’10, Hill City, is the speech-language pathologist for Norton USD 211.

Brandon Klaus ’05, Topeka, is an analyst for the Kansas Department of Administration.

Jessica Lang ’05,’11, Hays, is a paraeducator at Kennedy Middle School.

Melissa (Wasinger) Mayers ’01, Hays, was hired as an administrative assistant for FHSU’s Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science.

Elizabeth (Lord) Mattke ’09, Derby, is the assistant librarian and business and English instructor at Wright Career College, Wichita, in addition to serving as head nursery caregiver/teacher at Church of the Savior.

Casey McAvoy ’06, Hays, earned first-place awards for “Cruisin’ with Casey-The Female Race Car Driver” and “SWAT Training” from Mid-American Cable Show, Branson, Mo. He also received a 2nd place award for “Wreaths Across America” and was co-awarded second-place awards for “Did You Miss Street Beat” and “Street Beat Russell Elevator Collapse.” McAvoy works for Eagle Community Television.

Wallace Miller ’07, Goddard, won the Theodore Roosevelt Leadership Award for Company Grade Officer

presented by the National Guard Association of The United States and also won the 2010 RM Ralph T. Tice Award for Company Grade Officer of the Year for the State of Kansas.

John Montgomery ’06, ’08, Hays, was selected as an outstanding faculty and staff “Men of Merit” at FHSU.

Heather (Ney) Neal ’00, Salina, joined Sunflower Insurance Group as client services coordinator.

Carson Norton ’07, ’08, Great Bend, was named department supervisor of the month at Hays Home Depot.

Linda (Trober) O’Neal ’06, ’08, Hays, is the executive director of Russell Main Street Inc., Russell.

Michael Quade ’03, Hoisington, was promoted to general manager and CEO at Smoky Hills Public Television. He also received second place for sportscast program “Scoreboard Show” by the Kansas Association of Broadcasters at the 2011 annual convention in Lawrence.

Darin Reed ’05, Ellis, was among the top 2 percent of financial representatives who attended the 2011 Million Dollar Round Table annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

Tyler Remmert ’02, Topeka, was hired as group manager of Bartlett & West Engineers Inc.

Eric Richards ’02, Fort Collins, Colo., received a master’s degree in structural engineering from Colorado State University.

Anjeanette (Keener) Roth ’09, Victoria, is an associate admissions director at Thomas More Prep-Marian High School, Hays.

Emily Shoemaker ’09,’11, Leavenworth, is a speech language pathologist for Atchison USD 409.

Joe Simon ’05, Hays, Plainville High School football coach, was named The Hays Daily News 2011 All-Area Top Football Coach.

Steven Slusser ’09, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., completed a 12-month term of national volunteer service with AmeriCorps VISTA in August 2011. He was placed as Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Coordinator with Central Susquehanna Opportunities Inc., Shamokin, Pa.

Elizabeth “Liz” Sosa ’03, Garden City, was appointed to the Kansas Hispanic and Latino American Affairs Commission by Gov. Sam Brownback.

David Spady ’07, Hays, accepted the inventory manager position at Lang Diesel Inc.

Kristal (Simmelink) Stanton ’03, ’00, ’10, Osborne, is a human service counselor at Larned State Hospital Sexual Predator Treatment Program, Larned.

Lisa (Frye) Stout ’06, ’08, McPherson, is a speech pathologist at EnduraCare.

MaryAnne Talbott ’08, Tonganoxie, was named the recipient of the DAISY Award at Providence Medical Center, Kansas City.

Preston Trilck ’02 and Jessica Kephat’s, Shawnee, son, Mason’s, baby photo was selected to be on Kodak.com as a photo of the day for 2011 Mother’s Day.

Brian Weimer ’02, Hays, was selected to serve on the 2012 Hays Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Brett Whitaker ’06, ’08, Hays, was selected as an outstanding faculty and staff “Men of Merit” at FHSU.

Derek Wilson ’02, Liberty, Mo., accepted a position with Cerner Corporation, Kansas City, Mo., as a delivery consultant.

Sonja (Ingram) Yates ’07, ’10, Deerfield, was elected to serve on Deerfield City Council.

2010s

Lyle Alley ’11, Circleville, is a teacher for Holton USD 335.

Brittany Baldwin ’11, Hays, is a special education para teacher for Hays USD 489.

Dylan Bathurst ’10, Henderson, Nev., was recognized on CBS and was awarded numerous honors at Startup Weekend for a new smart phone app he created for buying and selling used products called Rumgr.

Andrew Bauer ’11,’11, Wichita, is a teacher at Buhler High School.

Chance Bezona ’11, Holly, Colo., is an agronomist at Skyland Grain LLC in Syracuse.

Lauren Bickley ’11, Cheboygan, Mich., is a Yeoman 1st Class for the U.S. Coast Guard.

Natalie Blackburn ’11, Greensburg, is the assistant librarian at the Kiowa County Library.

Nicole (LiaKos) Burkey ’11, Liberal, is a second-grade teacher for Liberal USD 480.

Christine (Gersterberge) Carr ’11, WaKeeney, is a fifth-grade teacher at St. Mary’s Grade School, Ellis.

Ashley Czarniecki ’11, Pittsburgh, Pa., accepted a position at CVS Caremark.

Kristy (Durant) Dekat ’11, Topeka, is a journalism advisor at Topeka West High School.

Andrea (Berg) DeLarm ’11, North Liberty, Iowa, is the office nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital.

Lori (Gower) Dennis ’11, Agra, is a resource family worker at TFI Family Services, Phillipsburg.

Jane (Nelson) Dickson ’11, Stafford, is an administrative assistant at the Stafford Recreation Commission.

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Aubrey Dreiling ’11, Victoria, was hired as a registered nurse at Hays Medical Center.

Mary (Farr) Ellerman ’11, Great Bend, is a senior administrative assistant at Larned Juvenile Correctional Facility.

Jessica Estes ’11, Dodge City, is a marketing and public information assistant at Dodge City Community College.

Elizabeth Fay ’11, Ellsworth, is a family preservation counselor at St. Francis Community Services, Great Bend.

Brian Feldt ’11, Hays, was hired by Hays Medical Center as a registered nurse.

Ashley (McClelland) Flaton ’10, Ulysses, is an interrelated teacher at Hickok Elementary, High Plains Education Cooperative 611.

Rayna (Weigel) Flax ’11, Hays, is a licensed addiction counselor for Smoky Hill Foundation.

Gustavo Flores ’10, Wichita, is a casualty claims desk adjuster for American Family Insurance.

Anna Friedrichs ’11, Seneca, is a soil conservationist for the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Mark Garrett ’11, Dodge City, was hired as a programmer at Reynolds and Reynolds Company.

Adrian Geist ’11, Solomon, is an operations specialist at Dickinson County Bank, Enterprise.

Ashley (Kisner) Green ’11, Hays, is an ultrasound technician at Hays Medical Center.

Savannah Hall ’11, Salina, is a psychiatric tech?? at Salina Regional Health Center.

Kennedy Hansen ’11, Hays, was hired as an FHSU admissions counselor.

Brad Harmony ’11, Hutchinson, is a manufacturing quality assurance analyst at TSW Products Co. Inc.

Kurt Herrel ’11, Hillsboro, was hired as a teacher at the Eby Learning Center in Hillsboro USD 373.

Laurence “Ben” Hicks ’10, Twin Falls, Idaho, is working on his first feature length film, The Rohtang Pass.

Megan Horinek ’10, Atwood, was hired as a business consultant at the Kansas Small Business Development Center in Bird City.

Rita (Campbell) Johnson ’11, Kearney, Neb., works as a registered nurse for patient care at Good Samaritan Hospital.

Chelsea (Bockover) Johnston ’11, Kansas City, is an administrative assistant in marketing at Luman International, Mission.

Steven Juenemann ’11, Colby, is a farmhand for BP Miller Farms.

Jamie (Fulls) Katz ’11, Kinsley, is a social work specialist at the Dodge City SRS.

Charles Keefer ’10, Augusta, received the Central Region Outstanding Graduate Assistant Award given by the National Association for Campus Activities.

Crystal (Hawk) Kohman-Smith ’10, Pratt, was elected president of the Kansas Coaches Association.

Devin Konkel ’11, Hays, is the No. 2 assistant manager at Tradehome.

Afton Krien ’10, Kansas City, Mo., is the a support analyst at Cerner Corporation.

Jamie Kyler ’11, Champaign, Ill, is the operations manager at Nogle & Black Inc., Urbana, Ill.

Jessika Lehmann ’10, Eustis, Neb., is a kindergarten teacher at Kenwood Elementary School.

Whitney Liggett ’11, Colorado Springs, Colo., is a front desk agent at The Broadmoor.

Amanda (Davis) Lott ’11, North Platte, Neb., is a kindergarten teacher for North Platte Public Schools.

Brandon Mai ’10, Hays, has been working at McDonalds (south) for 13 years, 10 years as manager and three as assistant manager.

Amy Martin ’11, Salina, is an SRS human service assistant for the state of Kansas.

Megan Miller ’11, Colorado Springs, Colo., is a registered nurse on the telemetry floor at St. Mary Corwin Hospital.

Kyle Owens ’10, Hays, was the May 2011 Sales Associate of the Month at Home Depot.

Misty Patterson ’10, Hays, has joined Kansas General Practice Group, Salina.

Matthew Perez ’11, Towanda, is an engineering technician at Ruggles & Bohm PA, Wichita.

Nicole (Moore) Peters ’11, Hays, is an administrative assistant at Sizewise, Ellis

Trista Pruett ’10, Beaver Dam, Wis., is a reporter and photographer for Capital Newspapers, Madison, Wis.

Caralee Reed ’10, Kennedale, Texas, was hired as a human resources assistant at ProLab, Fort Worth.

Sarah (Johnston) Rivers ’10, Wichita, was hired as a PRN for Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital as an occupational therapist.

David Schill ’11, Springfield, Ore., is a registered nurse at Peace Health.

Ashley Schneweis ’11, Salina, is a customer service clerk at Dillons.

Simeon Seiler ’11, Hays, was hired as a football graduate assistant athletic trainer at Kansas State University, Manhattan.

Geri (Hund) Simanowitz ’11, Leavenworth, is a dental hygienist for William Hartman, DDS, Bonner Springs.

Alfonso Stapler ’11, Houston, Texas, works for Petrolan and recruits engineers for oil and gas firms.

Kelsey Stupka ’11, Hays, was hired as production manager of Hays Tees.

Julie (Tacha) Wessel ’10, Manhattan, is a marketing consultant for Manhattan Broadcasting Inc..

Kim (Lightcap) Vannahmen ’11, Offerle, is a middle school teacher for Dodge City USD 443.

Andrew Wiechman ’11, Scott City, is a self-employed farmer.

Kelsey Wohletz ’11, Denton, is a receptionist for Wilbur Ellis, Leona.

MARRIAGES1960s

Ken Griffin ’61 and Marcia (Swenson) Bannister ’61, ’62, Oct. 7, 2011.

1980s

Nick Terry and Stephanie Channell ’89, Aug. 26, 2009.

2000s

Bryce Augine ’09 and Lacy Gross, Dec. 31, 2010.

James Brungardt ’10 and Erin Hoffman ’07, ’07, May 7, 2011.

Trent Chriestenson ’09 and Regina Heier ’10, ’10, June 11, 2011.

Christopher Cole and Kelley Pottberg ’07, ’07, Sept. 10, 2011.

Jacob Crandall and Abigail Rhoades ’08, Nov. 19, 2011.

Jason Dopita and Nicole Hammerschmidt ’08, Sept. 10, 2011.

Joel Ewy ’06 and Ashley Horton ’08, July 24, 2010.

Benjamin Gaeth ’08, ’10 and Mallory Prather ’08, ’10, June 18, 2011.

Dustin Greenemeyer ’07 and Jordan Pruser ’09, May 28, 2011.

Dereck Hollingshead and Danielle Hoffman ’09, ’09, July 9, 2011.

Daniel Irwin ’08 and Amber Boese ’08, Aug. 6, 2011.

Christopher Johnson ’09, ’09, ’10 and Makenzi Rempe ’10, ’11, June 6, 2009.

Rhett Kaufman and Mary Wilson ’04, ’06, June 11, 2011.

Michael Kelly and Samantha Woods ’06, ’08, May 28, 2011.

Michael Kessinger ‘05 and Staci Wedermyer ’05, Aug. 14, 2010.

Joey McDonald and Tiffany Kraft ’03, ’04, April 16, 2011.

Mark Melton ’03, ’07 and Amy Stecklein, June 18, 2011.

Michael Oller II ’03 and Beth Lawson Loney, July 28, 2011.

Kory Pfeifer and Jessica Riedel ’09, June 11, 2011.

David Randa and Krystal Dinkel ’08, June 11, 2011.

Joseph Reilly and Amanda Leer ’00 ’02, Oct. 8, 2011.

Shawn Richmeier and Erin Braun ’06, April 30, 2011.

Ryan Schmidt and Jennifer Conway ’09, ’09, June 4, 2011.

Curtis Smith and Nichole Delzeit ’07, ’11, ’11, June 4, 2011.

2010s

Brady Alexander ’10 and Megan Prather ’10, May 28, 2011.

Andrew Bauer ’11 and Christina Platter, June 18, 2011.

Tyler Boxberger and Kelli Overbey ’10, Sept. 10, 2011.

Nathan Burgess ’10 and Kelsey Flax, June 4, 2011.

Brock Einspahr and Aubrey Kehlbeck ’11, June 11, 2011.

Brian Feldt ’11 and Gena Myers, June 18, 2011.

Jerome Gottschalk ’10 and Jennifer Budreau ’10, July 9, 2011.

Tanner Gross ’10 and Angela Landis ’10, ’10, July 2, 2011.

Aaron Honas and Michelle Diller ’11, ’11, March 26, 2011.

Matt Peters and Nicole Moore ’11, Aug. 13, 2011.

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BIRTHS1990s

Jason and Emily ’96 ’00 (Edmonston) Breit, Hays, a boy, Maxwell Jameson, July 2, 2011.

Brad and Lisa ’91 (Huelsman) Unrein, Hays, twin boys, Alex Bradley and Braden Robert, Sept. 1, 2011.

Jason and Tammy ’96 (Leiker) Weber, Goddard, a boy, Tagen Levi, Sept. 7, 2011.

2000s

Kael and Sara ’05 (Schwantes) Bloom, Hays, a boy, Judah Benjamin, Sept. 2, 2011.

Justin ’00 and Susan ’06 (Oborny) Deges, Bogue, a boy, Paul McGivney, Oct. 20, 2011.

Jay and Janea ’00 (Scheck) Dinkel, Victoria, a girl, Jaidyn Marie, July 18, 2011.

Joe ’03, ’03 and Sarah (Brack) Dreiling, Hays, a boy, Emmitt Anthony, July 7, 2011.

Lance ’05, ’08 and Brina (Massaglia) Gerstner, Hays, a boy, Jacksen Kellan, Aug. 30, 2011.

Chris and Raleen ’03 (Fisher) Grandy, Hays, a girl, Braelyn Marie, Aug. 7, 2011.

Dustin ’03 and Jessica ’03 (Stein) Herrs, Salina, a boy, Paxton Augustus, July 27, 2011.

Dustin and Misty ’07 (Casper) Hynes, Hays, a girl, Kynlee Rain, June 7, 2011.

Chad and Kendra ’05 (Wise) Kaiser, Great Bend, a girl, Mya Michelle, July 22, 2011.

IN MEMORY1930s

Ruth E. (Northup) Babcock ’34, Kansas City, Mo., May 9, 2011.

Dorothy L. (Stehley) Currence ’38, Manhattan, Oct. 1, 2011.

Donald M. Gamet ’38, Overland Park, Aug. 25, 2011.

Gladys A. (Peters) Smith ’33, Tempe, Ariz., Jan. 9, 2011.

Wilbur De Young ’39, Lawrence, Nov. 2, 2011.

1940s

Leona P. Berry ’42, Minneapolis, Nov. 22, 2010.

Milon W. Bullock ’44, Skillman, N.J., Aug. 6, 2011.

Marion W. Chipman ’42, St. Petersburg, Fla., Jan. 3, 2011.

Kenneth L. Erickson ’42, Clarkston, Wash., Sept. 21, 2011.

Roma G. (Gatewood) Felible ’49, Peoria, Ariz., June 29, 2011.

Norvan D. Harris ’42, Liberal, Aug. 14, 2011.

Mary Lou (Blakely) Harvey ’47, ’56, Ogallah, Sept. 27, 2011.

James M. Hower ’46, St. Joseph, Mo., Nov. 1, 2011.

James A. Jenkins, ’40, Henderson, Nev., Aug. 25, 2011.

Georganna (Grass) Johnson ’45, ’66, ’72, Hays, Oct. 29, 2011.

Virginia M. (Mull) Moos ’41, Bel Aire, April 8, 2011.

Mary J. (Bolan) Nilsson ’43, Los Alamos, N.M., March 22, 2011.

Mary L. (Carswell) Reed ’43, Wayland, Mass., July 19, 2011.

Vernon C. Stutzman ’41, Rutherfordton, N.C., Aug. 10, 2011.

Frances M. (Reed) Teeters ’43, Medford, Ore., Sept. 27, 2011.

June G. (Gale) Welty ’47, Overland Park, April 17, 2011.

1950s

Gene R. Arnold ’57, Mountain Home, Ark., May 22, 2011.

Arlene L. (Peters) Barber ’53, Wichita, Sept. 12, 2011.

William J. Brin ’51, Hollister, Calif., Nov. 10, 2011.

Robert J. Brown ’58, Omaha, Neb., July 15, 2011.

Walter K. Ehly ’52, ’56, Claflin, July 23, 2011.

Carolyn J. (Bell) Gentzler ’56, Portis, July 10, 2011.

Jack Hunsley ’53, ’56, Larned, Aug. 23, 2011.

Mary Mable (Fryer) Franklin ’53, Springfield, Mo., Feb. 15, 2009.

Gwendolyn A. (Arnold) Hansen ’55, Newport News, Va., Oct. 30, 2010.

Joseph M. Hickel ’51, ’54, Ellinwood, June 20, 2011.

Jerry L. Kaempfe ’56, Hays, Sept. 17, 2011.

Arvin F. Liester ’53, Monument, Colo., Aug. 31, 2011.

Lyle Marshall ’57, Minneola, March 22, 2011.

Wayne A. Matheson ’51, Grand Prairie, Texas, Oct. 24, 2011.

Aaron and Karissa ’02, ’04 (Ketron) Koelling, a boy, Owen Ray, June 1, 2011.

Mike ’00 and Angie ’05 (Flax) McKenna, a girl, Bryleigh Addison, Oct. 13, 2011

Azarel and Jenny ’01 (Ramsay) Molina, Plainville, a boy, Elijah Charles, April 10, 2011.

Mark ’05 and Starburst ’06, ’08 (Newton) Murphy, Wichita, a boy, Liam Austin, April 28, 2011.

Eric ’02 and Haley ’02 (Baldwin) Richards, Fort Collins, Colo., a girl, Harper Anneliese, July 19, 2011.

R.W. ’00 and Krista ’03 (Paul) Stuart, Hays, a girl, Gemma Jade, Aug. 5, 2011.

Todd and Jessica ’09 (Price) Theel, Manhattan, a girl, Cambri Lou, May 17, 2011.

Jared ’03 and Sarah ’03 (Geist) Thomason, Olathe, a girl, Ashlyn Naomi, July 22, 2011.

Brad and Kristi ’05 (Dreher) Thompson, Hays, a boy, Colby Lee, Aug. 21, 2011.

Curtis and Jeanna ’03 (Wolken) Wellbrock, Hays, a boy, Lucas Wayne, April 20, 2011.

Ryan ’07 and Jessica ’08 (Dorzweiler) Williams, Wilson, a girl, Raegan Ann, Aug. 13, 2011.

Kristopher and Jennifer ’07, ’07, ’10 (Vogts) Younger, Hays, a girl, Brooklyn Rose, Aug. 7, 2011.

2010s Chad and Christine (Scheiner) ’11

Miller, WaKeeney, a boy, Lucas Timothy, Aug. 30, 2011.

Robert L. Maxwell ’59, ’66, Hays, July 15, 2011.

Daniel L. Merkel ’57, ’58, Albuquerque, N.M., July 31, 2011.

Ariel E. Nielson ’59, ’67, Sylvan Grove, Sept. 17, 2011.

Gary L. Pauley ’57, Normal, Ill., April 8, 2011.

Raymond Schulte ’51, ’69, Victoria, July 18, 2011.

Norvin G. Snook ’50, Bell Canyon, Calif., June 24, 2010.

Nevin L. Starkey ’59, Edmond, Okla., April 17, 2011.

William D. Younkin ’51, Pocatello, Idaho, July 5, 2010.

1960s

Lucille M. (Yeagy) Barber ’67, Shawnee, Sept. 17, 2011.

Jennette K. (Miller) Berry ’68, Fremont, Neb., March 6, 2011.

Darlene M. (Winters) Burbach ’65, WaKeeney, June 19, 2010.

Larry L. Cates ’62, ’65, Belleville, June 18, 2010.

Charles C. Coffman ’69, Hoxie, Aug. 30, 2011.

Patricia (Bale) Cox ’68, ’76, Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 5, 2011.

Karen F. (Lofstead) Deutscher ’61, Phoenix, Ariz., May 6, 2011.

Janet (Bryant) Hall ’68, Chanute, Dec. 6, 2010.

Claude L. Hanson ’60, Richardson, Texas, June 14, 2011.

Donald E. Howe ’60, Lindsborg, Oct. 25, 2011.

Diana G. (Vernon) Kennedy ’69, Rocky Ford, Colo., April 6, 2011.

Georgia M. (Griffith) Kenyon ’66, ’69, Belleville, Oct. 25, 2011.

Donald W. LaRue ’69, Stockton, June 29, 2011.

Francis P. Noel ’66, Maryville, Mo., Oct. 12, 2011.

Mildred (Doxon) Peterson ’61, ’70, Beloit, Dec. 30, 2009.

Judy J. (Bauer) Pratt ’68, Topeka, July 17, 2011.

Darrel L. Rolph ’61, Wichita, Nov. 18, 2011.

Robert L. Salm ’67, ’70, Dodge City, March 29, 2011.

M. Marie (Moore) Stockman ’66, Topeka, July 23, 2011.

Douglas L. Ward ’64, Dodge City, Sept. 18, 2011.

Emma J. (Browning) Whipple ’69, Dighton, June 3, 2011.

1970s

Les W. Anderson ’70, Valley Center, Nov. 12, 2011.

Suzanne D. (Soard) Good ’73, Hays, July 8, 2011.

Beth K. (Boy) Graham ’72, Halstead, Nov. 10, 2010.

Lester G. Husted ’71, ’76, Doniphan, Neb., Nov. 16, 2010.

James R. Kuhn ’76, ’85, Burlington, March 24, 2011.

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Linda P. (Whiteside) Marqueling ’73, Great Bend, Sept. 4, 2011.

Arlene S. McFall ’74, Plattsmouth, Neb., Aug. 14, 2011.

John E. Rhine ’72, Hays, Oct. 8, 2011.Sandra K. (Simpson) Russell ‘72,

McPherson, June 3, 2011.Eula I. (Lowry) Smith ’72, ’79,

Sublette, Sept. 7, 2011.Marsha L. (Brickley) Smith ’76,

Plainville, Oct. 24, 2011.Douglas E. Thomas ’71, Jetmore,

June 20, 2011.Ralph S. Walker ’72, Dodge City,

Sept. 30, 2011.David L. Walters ’70, ’75, ’82, Topeka,

Aug. 23, 2011.

1980s

Randall D. Balthazor ’85, Irving, Texas, Sept. 15, 2011.

David R. Carter ’87, Aurora, Colo., Aug. 6, 2011.

Grace (Venning) Hamilton ’83, Garden City, Sept. 26, 2011.

Beverly A. (Cordes) Moomaw ’81, Dighton, Sept. 16, 2011.

Joel D. Ohlemeier ’83, Lawrence, Sept. 16, 2011.

1990s

Natalie J. Bilson ’91, Scott City, Oct. 19, 2010.

Sheila R. (Awtrey) Hachmeister ’96, Topeka, Sept. 10, 2011.

Jennifer D. (Meder) Lehmann ’98, Salina, Oct. 24, 2011.

Leanne (Chambers) Olsen ’98, Wichita, June 24, 2011.

2000s

Kathryn M. (Buchanan) Gant ’02, ’02, Burlington, June 10, 2011.

John W. Johnson ’05, Lawrence, Oct. 4, 2011.

2010s

Joyce (Kramer) Luthman ’11, Kenosha, Wis., July 7, 2011.

Mark Eberle ’78, ’83, left, and, Joseph Tomelleri ’80, ’84, center, sign copies of their book, Fishes of the Central United States, at Sternberg Museum of Natural History store.

FHSU scientist, alumni artist collaborate on book of fi shesMark Eberle ’78, ’83, lab

coordinator for the Department of Biological Sciences at Fort Hays State University and collection manager for the Sternberg Museum of Natural History, and FHSU graduate Joe Tomelleri ’80, ’84 published a major update of their book Fishes of the Central United States last year. It was the second edition, revised and expanded.

Tomelleri drew each of the fishes discussed in the book. Eberle provided the ecology and natural history of each of the

species discussed. Fishes of the Central United States has been recieving great reviews, such as this one

from The Kansas City Star: “Tomelleri is a fish illustrator of great renown, widely acclaimed for his precise yet elegant renderings.”

The book was published by the University Press of Kansas and is available at the Sternberg Museum Store as well as bookstores around the country.

Mark Eberle ’78, ’83, lab coordinator for the Department of Biological Sciences at Fort Hays State University and collection manager for the Sternberg Museum of Natural History, and FHSU graduate Joe Tomelleri ’80, ’84 published a major update of their book United Statessecond edition, revised and expanded.

fishes discussed in the book. Eberle provided the ecology and natural history of each of the

species discussed.

FHSU historian passes away

Dr. James Forsythe, known as the historian of Fort Hays State, passed away on December 16, 2011. He arrived at FHSU in 1963 as an assistant professor of history. During his tenure, he served the university as chair of the Department of History, dean of the Graduate School and vice-provost of academic affairs. He was the driving force behind the university’s initiative to become a high-tech campus, which became a model for other universities across the country. He retired in 1999, but continued his service to FHSU as author of Lighthouse on the Plains: Fort Hays State University, 1902-2002, written in conjunction with the university’s centennial celebration.

Forsythe was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Sherrill, in 2010. He is survived by three sons, James Jr., Garen and Dana ’90, and seven siblings and their families. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, the American Parkinson Disease Association, the Humane Society of the High Plains, or the FHSU History Department scholarship fund. Donations to scholarships may be made through the FHSU Foundation by contacting [email protected] or 888-628-1060.

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HALF CENTURY CLUB

Leo Lake ’57, ’61, President Half Century Club

With the New Year well alomg, I wanted to take this opportunity to extend best wishes for each and every one throughout 2012.

Plans are under way for another exciting Half Century Club year. If you live anywhere close to Fort Hays State University or you have the ability to travel over a weekend, you’ll want to mark your calendar now for the HCC Spring Reception to be held at the Robbins Center on Friday, May 4. We look forward to having you arrive early to renew acquaintances with many other HCC members

There is always plenty of wonderful food and, as people gather around the tables, they have the opportunity to either visit with old friends or to make new friends. In addition to hearing firsthand from several of the students who have received the HCC Scholarship, this year a special Half Century Club SHHHHH – It’s a Secret! program is planned. Without revealing all the clues, it can be said that you will not regret being present. In fact, we need you there to help us celebrate. The program will be both surprising and entertaining, including a special performance by the Fort Hays Singers.

We invite you, if you have not already given to the ever-popular HCC Scholarship Fund, to consider sending a contribution. Any amount, large or small, is appreciated and can make a difference in the lives of FHSU students. Tax- deductible contributions can be sent directly to the FHSU Alumni Office, Robbins Center – One Tiger Place, Hays, KS 67601-3767. Please indicate in the memo line the funds are to be used for HCC Scholarships. And, if you are so inclined, send funds for the special SHHHHH – It’s a Secret! HCC scholarship fund.

For further information, contact the Alumni Office toll free at 888-351-3591. Homecoming weekend is always a fun time on campus, and this year is no exception. The Half Century Club will host the 2012 HCC Brunch and Induction Ceremony as we welcome new members from the Class of 1962. Whether you are an honored class member or not, you’ll want to take part in this important walk down memory lane planned on campus for Oct 4-7.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the HCC and its sponsored scholarship programs, feel free to contact me at [email protected].

March

19-25 Spring Break

April

7 Kansas City Area Tiger Chapter – Sporting KC vs. LA Galaxy Tiger Party, LIVESTRONG Sporting Park, Kansas City

13 Post Rock Tiger Chapter – Pack the Park at FHSU Baseball, Larks Park, Hays

18 Encore: Italian Saxophone Quartet, Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center

19 Post Rock Tiger Chapter – Thirsty Tiger Thursday, Hays

20 Silver for the Black and Gold 25-year celebration – 1-3 p.m., FHSU quad

25 GradFest, Robbins Center, Campus

May

TBD Kansas City Area Tiger Chapter – Meet & Greet, Tanner’s, Overland Park

2 Encore: In the Heights, Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center

4 Half Century Club Spring Reception, Robbins Center

6 South Central KS Tiger Chapter “Day at the Zoo,” Goddard

11 Spring semester ends

11 Graduate/Faculty Luncheon, Hays

Graduate School Commencement, Gross Memorial Coliseum

12 Undergraduate Commencement, Gross Memorial Coliseum

17 Post Rock Chapter – Thirsty Tiger Thursday, Hays

June

2 MIAA Tiger T-Bones Tailgate Party, Kansas City

8-9 Alumni Board of Directors Annual Meeting, Campus

August

25 2012 Tiger Auction, Memorial Union, Campus

September

8 Alumni Leadership Institute, Robbins Center, Campus

October

4-7 Homecoming, Hays

For information on these or other upcoming events, call the FHSU Alumni Office at 785-628-4430, toll free at 1-888-351-3591 or visit www.goforthaysstate.com.

Luncheon, Hays

Ready For A Change?

There’s something about rural Kansas that makes it the ideal place to live, work and raise a family.

And thanks to the state’s Rural Opportunity Zone program, there’s never been a better time to

make rural Kansas your home. Rural Opportunity Zones are 50 Kansas counties that are offering

financial incentives to new residents – incentives such as Kansas income tax waivers and student

loan repayments.

So come home to rural Kansas for an unmatched quality of life and

incredible financial value for you and your family.

For details, or to find eligible counties, visit

KansasCommerce.com/rural.

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Ready For A Change?

There’s something about rural Kansas that makes it the ideal place to live, work and raise a family.

And thanks to the state’s Rural Opportunity Zone program, there’s never been a better time to

make rural Kansas your home. Rural Opportunity Zones are 50 Kansas counties that are offering

financial incentives to new residents – incentives such as Kansas income tax waivers and student

loan repayments.

So come home to rural Kansas for an unmatched quality of life and

incredible financial value for you and your family.

For details, or to find eligible counties, visit

KansasCommerce.com/rural.

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Robbins Center – One Tiger PlaceHays, KS 67601-3767

Join students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends as we celebrate the University’s great achievements of the last 25 years on the occasion of Dr. Edward H. Hammond’s anniversary as president of Fort Hays State University.

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