04/09/19
HAYS, Kan. – The public is invited to Fort Hays State University at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 11, when the largest single gift ever made to the university is announced at a news conference in the Memorial Union’s Sunset Atrium.

FHSU President Tisa Mason, President Emeritus Edward H. Hammond, Athletic Director Curtis Hammeke, and FHSU Foundation President and CEO Jason Williby will celebrate and honor the lives of donors Earl and Nonie Field and present details on how the Fields’ gift will be used to improve the lives of FHSU students for generations to come.

Beverages and light refreshments will be provided immediately following the news conference.

NOTE: The news conference will neither address nor take questions on the trials, civil or criminal, associated with the Field Estate. The intent of the news conference is to honor the Fields and their gift.