03/20/18
HAYS, Kan. ­– Fort Hays State University’s Student Government Association is seeking projects and volunteers for its eighth annual BIG Event, on Sunday, April 8. The event, an initiative of the university’s Student Government Association in collaboration with the FHSU Foundation, provides help and services to the community members who need them.

“By design, the BIG Event is meant to be one big day highlighting ways to say ‘thank you’ to the entire Hays community for the support they provide FHSU students with throughout the year,” said Katherine Hernandez-Barahona, community relations director for the SGA. “We want to help as many people as possible on this day.”

The event provides Hays residents with an opportunity to share their passion for the community by working alongside FHSU family. The 2017 Big Event had more than 150 participants working on 20 different projects around Hays, including painting, gardening, community clean-up and sorting clothes.

“This year, the generosity of the FHSU Foundation has allowed us to take advantage of even more opportunities,” said Hernandez-Barahona.

“If you wish to contribute towards the BIG Event through a financial gift, we are also seeking sponsors for scholarships that FHSU student volunteers will have a chance of winning on April 8,” she said.

To submit a project or to register to volunteer, visit www.fhsustudents.org/the-big-event-2/.

For more information, call FHSU’s Student Government Association at 785-628-5311 or email Hernandez-Barahona at kghernandezbarahona.se@fhsu.edu.