Events & Opportunities

2025-26 EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

Past events are moved to the bottom of the list.

FHSU Future Educators Day - Monday, September 29th, 2025

The event is open to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in becoming teachers and will allow students to learn more about the profession and what it’s like to be part of Tiger Teacher Nation at FHSU. This event is free and will include a continental breakfast and buffet-style lunch. Admissions and Teacher Education will also draw for scholarships ranging from $200 to $1,000. We are pleased to have Kerri Lacy as our keynote speaker! A former USD 489 and current Independence, MO principal!

 As part of this exciting day, students will do the following:

  • Learn from Kerri Lacy, 2024 Kansas Elementary Principal of the Year

  • Interact with current education majors to learn more about a “day in the life” of a Tiger Teacher.

  • Learn about opportunities and organizations such as the Education Small Learning Community, Teacher Education Honors Program, Study Abroad, Study Away, and many more!

  • Visit with representatives of the Admissions Office to learn more about FHSU.

Schedule of Events
8:45-9:15 am      Registration Memorial Union (West Entrance by Bronze Tiger)
9:15-9:30 am      Welcome
9:30-10:30 am    Keynote Address
10:45-11:15 am  Becoming a Teacher at FHSU
11:20-12:15 pm  Lunch and Learn
12:15-12:55 pm  Break & Browsing Fair
1:00-1:30 pm      Scholarship Drawing 

The registration link is now open!

Nightingale Experience 2025!

Fort Hays State University’s Department of Nursing proudly presents the Nightingale Experience 2025!  This experience is designed for those who have interest in nursing,.

There are 2 dates being offered, September 4th and October 1st.  The event will be limited to 15 students per session, but a waitlist will be created for each date.  This event is one day long. Each session begins at 8:30 am at our local hospital HaysMed where students will be greeted at the main entrance,  meet with hospital staff and administration, and then have short observation sessions in their areas of special interest.  At 12:30 pm students will travel to Stroup Hall on the FHSU campus where they will experience what it’s like to be an FHSU nursing student,  enjoy lunch, attend information sessions, go on a tour of Stroup Hall, and observe in available classes, labs, or simulations.   The day will conclude at 4:30 pm in Stroup Hall.   

With 2 site locations, students will need to have transportation from Stroup Hall to HaysMed.   

To register for the Nightingale Experience 2025, students can follow these steps: 

  • Go to https://www.fhsu.edu/nursing/Nightingale-Experience/index  

  • Complete registration and upload the necessary paperwork for any of the dates for 2025. 

  • Notification of completed registration and any further correspondence will be e-mailed to the address provided.  Please check your email and spam folder often!   

Fort Hays Majors and Graduate Programs Fair
The Academic Advising and Career Exploration Center at Fort Hays State University invites you and your students to the annual Majors and Graduate Programs Fair on Thursday, October 2, 2025.

The Majors and Graduate Programs Fair is a career advising event providing current and prospective students the opportunity to explore majors, minors, and certificates offered at FHSU while gaining insights to help them make decisions about their educational journey. There will be faculty and staff from all the academic departments available to provide specific information about their departments and answer questions. Campus tours and conversations with the Admissions Staff can be arranged.

Any additional information can be found on our website. Majors and Graduate Programs Fair - Fort Hays State University (FHSU)

Missouri State University Criminology and Criminal Justice Open House

Missouri State University will be hosting their annual Criminology and Criminal Justice Open House on Monday, October 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This event is designed for high school students interested in exploring criminology and criminal justice as a college major. Students attending the open house will be able to:

  • Meet with criminal justice professionals

  • Participate in a use-of-force virtual reality simulation

  • Observe a mock trial and teaching demonstration

  • Speak with professors and current students about our program and certificates

  • Take part in a campus tour in the afternoon

If you have questions, please feel free to contact

BrettGarland@MissouriState.edu or 417-836-6954.

Fort Hays State University Future Engineers' Day - October 23rd

For High School Juniors and Seniors. Explore engineering pathways, tour facilities and labs, do hands-on projects and activities, visit with admissions, and potential to win scholarships and swag. Learn more and sign up at fhsu.edu/events or click here

FRS Youth Tour 2026 - June 1-5th

The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Youth Tour will bring more than 100 high school students from rural America together for an exciting experience. New-Tech will sponsor 2 area high school students for this trip. Must be ages 15-17.

Click here to go to the application. Deadline to apply is February 13th