{"id":84367,"date":"2025-01-24T09:19:01","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T15:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=84367"},"modified":"2025-01-24T09:19:03","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T15:19:03","slug":"back-to-school-picnic-brings-connection-and-opportunity-to-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=84367","title":{"rendered":"Back-to-school picnic brings connection and opportunity to students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>By RORY MOORE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tiger Media Network<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fort Hays Student Engagement hosted Back-To-School Picnic Pt. 2 inside the Memorial Union on Wednesday to welcome new and returning students to the Spring 2025 semester. On-campus organizations and representatives from employers around Hays offered engagement and guidance to students looking for activities while navigating their academics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nickolas Backman operated a booth for Student Engagement, who aimed to make coming back to campus enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re reintroducing students to events that go on at Fort Hays,\u201d he said. \u201cWe let them know that there is a schedule they can see and remind them that just because the \u2018relax time\u2019 is over doesn\u2019t mean the fun is over.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"312\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-84368\" data-id=\"84368\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-1-of-12.jpg?resize=790%2C312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-1-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C405&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-1-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=370%2C146&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-1-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C59&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-1-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C304&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-1-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C608&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-1-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C810&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-1-of-12-scaled.jpg?w=2370 2370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Back-To-School Picnic Pt. 2 takes place inside the Black and Gold Room of Memorial Union.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"524\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-84377\" data-id=\"84377\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-2-of-12.jpg?resize=790%2C524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-2-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C679&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-2-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=370%2C245&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-2-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C99&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-2-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-2-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1019&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-2-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1358&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-2-of-12-scaled.jpg?w=2370 2370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Various organizations on campus, like Student Engagement, made their presence available at the picnic to give students options for activity.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"707\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-84376\" data-id=\"84376\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-3-of-12.jpg?resize=790%2C707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-3-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C917&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-3-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=290%2C260&amp;ssl=1 290w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-3-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C134&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-3-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C687&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-3-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1375&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-3-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1833&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-3-of-12-scaled.jpg?w=2370 2370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Sorority Alpha Sigma Alpha mans a table to find new members.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"648\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-84369\" data-id=\"84369\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-4-of-12.jpg?resize=790%2C648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-4-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C840&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-4-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=317%2C260&amp;ssl=1 317w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-4-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C123&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-4-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C630&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-4-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1260&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-4-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1680&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-4-of-12-scaled.jpg?w=2370 2370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Fort Hays Health and Wellness Services offers therapeutic assistance for returning and new students. &#8220;There&#8217;s a variety of needs that we address with students,&#8221; Therapist Jennifer Pfeifer said. &#8220;Maybe they didn&#8217;t have a good fall semester and want to get back on track, Generally, we like to see students within the week of when they call for an appointment, and that&#8217;s manageable with out office. We see a wide range of students, student issues, and thing they want help dealing with.&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"555\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-84375\" data-id=\"84375\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-7-of-12.jpg?resize=790%2C555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-7-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C719&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-7-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=370%2C260&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-7-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C105&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-7-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C539&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-7-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1078&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-7-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1438&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-7-of-12-scaled.jpg?w=2370 2370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Azlyn Grasser, marketing association at Golden Belt Bank, gives financial advice to students and explains how the bank handles their clients finances.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"450\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-84374\" data-id=\"84374\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-8-of-12.jpg?resize=790%2C450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-8-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C583&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-8-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=370%2C211&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-8-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C85&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-8-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C437&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-8-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C874&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-8-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1166&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-8-of-12-scaled.jpg?w=2370 2370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Massage Therapy program gives massages to students.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"620\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-84373\" data-id=\"84373\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-9-of-12.jpg?resize=790%2C620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-9-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C803&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-9-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=332%2C260&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-9-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C118&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-9-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C602&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-9-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1205&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-9-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1606&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-9-of-12-scaled.jpg?w=2370 2370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">HaysMed mans a table to promote themselves and offer part-time and full-time positions.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"479\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-84379\" data-id=\"84379\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-10-of-12.jpg?resize=790%2C479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-10-of-12.jpg?resize=1024%2C621&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-10-of-12.jpg?resize=370%2C224&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-10-of-12.jpg?resize=150%2C91&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-10-of-12.jpg?resize=768%2C466&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-10-of-12.jpg?w=1301&amp;ssl=1 1301w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Fort Hays Honor Society adds a creative flavor to their table through a glittery sign with thought bubbles of their activities and requirements to join.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"518\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-84380\" data-id=\"84380\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-11-of-12.jpg?resize=790%2C518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-11-of-12.jpg?resize=1024%2C672&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-11-of-12.jpg?resize=370%2C243&amp;ssl=1 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-11-of-12.jpg?resize=150%2C98&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-11-of-12.jpg?resize=768%2C504&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-11-of-12.jpg?w=1208&amp;ssl=1 1208w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Face Factory Barber &#038; Beauty Lounge jokes around at the picnic.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"639\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-84370\" data-id=\"84370\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-12-of-12.jpg?resize=790%2C639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-12-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C828&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-12-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=321%2C260&amp;ssl=1 321w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-12-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C121&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-12-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C621&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-12-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1243&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-12-of-12-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1657&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/0122-Picnic-Moore-12-of-12-scaled.jpg?w=2370 2370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Leo Vasquez, Jr. gives Manny Peralta a haircut.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Alpha Sigma Alpha promoted its sorority to attendees to find new members and bring its name to campus in time for the new semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re all pretty excited to be back and see each other,\u201d ASA Financial Director Tatom Smith said. \u201cWe\u2019re going to try and strive to get more recruits and do more recruiting events.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clubs at Fort Hays were also featured at the picnic to encourage students to learn more about fields outside of their studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sociology Club President Brenna Schwien used her booth to expand the size of her group\u2019s membership.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe started it back up last semester,\u201d she said. \u201cSince our major is a little bit smaller with students on our campus here, we\u2019re hoping to expand more into other degree programs that are in our College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences as well as our sociology students here.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Schwien became president of the club for that effort.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMy goal, when I stepped in, was to grow our organization,\u201d she said. \u201cI\u2019ve really enjoyed studying sociology, and so being around a lot of the other students who like to study the same things as me has been great.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assistant Professor and Sponsor of the Sociology Club Nicole English believes there is a link between dancing and sociology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI did my PhD on Sociology of dance while looking at dance as a social and cultural practice,\u201d she said. \u201cIt brings people together, creates community, and reinforces culture and cultural roles. It allows people to learn from each other, and it\u2019s passed down from generation to generation. So, what we\u2019re actually doing is learning life skills as we\u2019re learning to dance. That\u2019s my bottom line. You learn community, and you learn life skills through dance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She notes that this lesson boosts people\u2019s mental health through community-building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEverything we do in life involves interacting with other people,\u201d English said. \u201cThings we learn in Sociology are human behavior and interaction, human behavior in groups, and interacting with other humans. That\u2019s a skill that is very useful going forward into the future because no matter what careers we choose, we have to interact with other people in order to be successful and happy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies across the Hays area visited with students, including Golden Belt Bank, HaysMed, Fade Factory Barber &amp; Beauty Lounge, and the Kansas Army National Guard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Azlyn Grasser, a marketing associate at Golden Belt Bank, represented the bank for the third time at Fort Hays to show students employment and financial security opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe get a lot of interesting things from students,\u201d she said. \u201cThey give us questions about advice and money. We\u2019ve had a couple of people inquire about job opportunities or our summer internship. 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