{"id":55272,"date":"2020-04-17T13:33:10","date_gmt":"2020-04-17T18:33:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=55272"},"modified":"2020-04-17T13:33:12","modified_gmt":"2020-04-17T18:33:12","slug":"%ef%bb%bftigers4ever-hosting-online-i-love-fhsu-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=55272","title":{"rendered":"\ufeffTigers4Ever hosting online \u2018I Love FHSU Week\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Diane Gasper-O\u2019Brien
<\/strong>University Relations and Marketing
<\/em>Chantal Solorzano is not afraid of making changes in her life when necessary.
So it was all in a day\u2019s work for the Fort Hays State University senior when the COVID-19 pandemic forced changes for this year\u2019s I Love FHSU Week.

Solorzano \u2013 who switched her major as a sophomore when she realized the nursing profession wasn\u2019t for her \u2013 is looking forward to next week\u2019s event despite having to make some major changes after students left campus last month because of the pandemic.

The 2020 execution of I Love FHSU Week, in its second year, will be held online. The virtual version of the event will begin Monday, April 20, and feature something different each day.

Solorzano, president of Tigers4Ever, and fellow members are particularly anticipating one of final day\u2019s activities \u2013 a virtual coffee for faculty and staff. Those interested in participating can register on the FHSU Alumni Association website (more information is available in accompanying schedule). Participants will be emailed a Zoom video link to join others at 9 a.m. Friday.

The highlight of the virtual coffee will be a slideshow featuring comments from FHSU students showing their appreciation of faculty and staff.

\u201cThis is our way of bringing support to faculty and staff,\u201d Solorzano said. \u201cFaculty have had to change their on-campus programs to online, and everyone has been working really hard to make as smooth transition as possible for students. We want to show we appreciate that.\u201d

I Love FHSU Week was launched last year after Tigers4Ever Advisor Charlene Nichols learned about a similar event at a conference.

\u201cWe wanted to take some time to appreciate what makes Fort Hays State unique,\u201d said Nichols, assistant alumni director. \u201cIt\u2019s an important part of life in western Kansas.\u201d

The student group scheduled the inaugural event around some of the long-standing spring activities on campus, such as the FHSU Rodeo and the Tigers\u2019 spring football game.

Those were just two of several activities canceled this year, so Tigers4Ever worked with a campus-wide committee to add some new ones and improvised with others to deliver them online.

\u00a0\u201cWhile we are taking the lead in coordinating the publicity around this week,\u201d Nichols said, \u201cit has truly been a team effort from many across campus to make this a reality.\u201d

It was a challenging but welcoming charge for Solorzano during her last semester of classes before student teaching next semester.

\u201cIt was neat to plan something different, because the times are super different right now,\u201d said Solorzano, a secondary education-biology major from Dodge City. \u201cThis semester is a big change for all of us. I\u2019m glad we can still carry that on this week through virtual means.\u201d

The group is asking people to use the hashtag #ILoveFHS<\/a>U as they participate in an event.
Information for several events will be available by linking onto the various Facebook pages.

A complete schedule of events follows below.

Solorzano is hoping for high participation and thinks it will be an uplifting event. \u201cIt\u2019s nice Because we can still engage people while still complying with the CDC recommendations,\u201d she said. \u201cThey will still be linked to the campus community. Even though they aren\u2019t here in person, they are here in spirit.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I LOVE FHSU WEEK \u2013 the Virtual Edition<\/strong>\n
\nApril 20-24, 2020<\/strong>
Daily<\/em><\/strong>
Explore University\nHistory through Digital Collections <\/strong>
\nVisit Forsyth Library on Facebook, Twitter, and\nInstagram @fhsulibrary for daily photo contests featuring images from Forsyth Digital\nCollections<\/a>.

I Love FHSU Online\ncontest<\/strong>
\nCheck out our Facebook page https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/forthaysstate\/<\/a> beginning Monday, April 20, for your chance to\nenter the I Love FHSU contest. A winner will be announced on Friday, April 24.\nSponsored by the FHSU Virtual College

Monday, April 20<\/em><\/strong>
\u2022 FHSU Spirit Week\nsponsored by FHSU Intramurals \u2013 Super Hero Day<\/strong> (link to Facebook event with details\nforthcoming)
\u2022 10 a.m.<\/strong> \u2013 The Dome from Home: Facebook Live event\nfrom the Sternberg Museum<\/strong> (link to https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sternberg.museum\/<\/a>). For the kick-off to I Love FHSU Week, staff\nat the Sternberg Museum will showcase Fort Hays State University\u2019s role at the\nSternberg.
\u2022 2 p.m<\/strong>. \u2013 The Dome from Home: Facebook Live event\nfrom the Sternberg Museum<\/strong> (link to https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sternberg.museum\/<\/a>)

Tuesday, April 21<\/em><\/strong>
\u2022 FHSU Spirit Week\nsponsored by FHSU Intramurals \u2013 Formal Dress Up Day<\/strong> (link to Facebook event with details\nforthcoming)
\u2022 10 a.m.<\/strong>\u2013 The Dome from Home: Facebook Live event\nfrom the Sternberg Museum<\/strong> (link to https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sternberg.museum\/<\/a>)
\u2022 2 p.m. \u2013 The Dome\nfrom Home: Facebook Live event from the Sternberg Museum<\/strong> (link to https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sternberg.museum\/<\/a>)

Wednesday, April 22<\/em><\/strong>
\u2022 International Spice<\/strong>
\nFHSU is home to students from around the world.\nWhile students are studying, they also have taken time to share their culture\nand love of FHSU with our community Look for the slide on our Facebook page\n@FHSU International Student Services.
\u2022 15th Annual John\nHeinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activities Day<\/strong>
\nScholarly and Creative Activities Day has been\nthe annual celebration of scholarly research and creative activities since\n2005. This annual event is moving online this year. For more information on\nSACAD visit https:\/\/www.fhsu.edu\/academic\/research\/saca\/<\/a>. To view the posters beginning April 23, please\nvisit https:\/\/www.fhsu.edu\/academic\/research\/saca\/<\/a>
\u2022 FHSU Spirit Week\nsponsored by FHSU Intramurals \u2013 Sport Team Jersey Day<\/strong> (link to Facebook event with details\nforthcoming)
\u2022 10 a.m.<\/strong>\u2013 The Dome from Home: Facebook Live event\nfrom the Sternberg Museum<\/strong> (link to https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sternberg.museum\/<\/a>)
\u2022 Noon<\/strong> \u2013 Staying Active While Socially Distancing\nsponsored by the Kelly Center
\nJoin us for this session, part of the Kelly\nCenter\u2019s Together, Hays series, focusing on your mental and physical health\nduring the coronavirus pandemic. This session will be led by Meredith Lewallen,\nARPN from FHSU Student Health. A limited number of participants can be\naccommodated, so register today at: https:\/\/zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/vpAvc-GoqDMq86o_R45a5sSXRpoSlqICGA?fbclid=IwAR2QAU2An8Zn4WKCA9LgTziG2doUToP-qbBqSqtJdke2tZfUonPV0gj7Qwg<\/a>
\u2022 2 p.m. \u2013 The Dome\nfrom Home: Facebook Live event from the Sternberg Museum<\/strong> (link to https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sternberg.museum\/<\/a>)

Thursday, April 23<\/em><\/strong>
\u2022 FHSU Spirit Week\nsponsored by FHSU Intramurals \u2013 Construction Day<\/strong> (hardhats, neon vests, boots, gloves, etc)\n(link to Facebook event with details forthcoming)
\u2022 10 a.m. \u2013 The Dome\nfrom Home: Facebook Live event from the Sternberg Museum<\/strong> (link to https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sternberg.museum\/<\/a>)
\n\u2022 12:30 p.m. \u2013 Tiger Live Conversation with\nPresident Mason on the FHSU Facebook<\/strong> pagehttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/forthaysstate\/<\/a>
2 p.m. \u2013 The Dome\nfrom Home: Facebook Live event from the Sternberg Museum<\/strong> (link to https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sternberg.museum\/<\/a>)
\u2022 5 to 7 p.m. \u2013\nDowntown Hays Loves FHSU<\/strong>
\nCheck out this special virtual shopping night with special merchandise and\ndiscounts just for FHSU Faculty & Staff. More details at https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/509111833351302\/<\/a>


Friday, April 24<\/em><\/strong>
\u2022 FHSU Spirit Week\nsponsored by FHSU Intramurals \u2013 Door Decoration<\/strong>Day<\/strong> (link to Facebook event with details\nforthcoming)
\u2022 Fun at the Fort\nFriday sponsored by FHSU Alumni Association \u2013 Visit our Facebook page<\/strong> (link to www.facebook.com\/FHSUAlumni<\/a>) for family-friendly activities including color\npages and puzzles.
\u2022 9 a.m. \u2013 Faculty\n& Staff Virtual Coffee<\/strong>
\nTo cap off I Love FHSU Week, FHSU faculty and\nstaff are invited to a virtual coffee. Hosted by Tigers4Ever and the FHSU\nAlumni Association, the highlight of the event will be the unveiling of a\nslideshow featuring comments from FHSU students about their appreciation of our\nuniversity\u2019s faculty and staff. To join, register at www.goforthaysstate.com\/events<\/a>
\u2022 10 a.m. \u2013 The Dome\nfrom Home: Facebook Live event from the Sternberg Museum<\/strong> (link to https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sternberg.museum\/<\/a>)
\u2022 2 p.m. \u2013 The Dome\nfrom Home: Facebook Live event from the Sternberg Museum<\/strong> (link to https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sternberg.museum\/<\/a>) \n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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