History of FHSU
Campus Landmarks
Student Life & Traditions
Athletics
Academics
100

This year Fort Hays State University was founded.

When is 1902?

100

This iconic statue greets visitors at the entrance to campus.

What is the tiger statue?

100

FHSU’s mascot is named this.

Who is Victor E. Tiger?

100

FHSU athletic teams compete at this NCAA division level.

What is Division II?

100

FHSU’s official school colors are this combination.

What are black and gold?

200

FHSU was originally established as an extension of this Kansas institution.

What is the Kansas State Normal School? 

200

This is the coffee shop located inside the Union.

What is Starbucks?

200

This annual fall event is one of the biggest traditions on campus.

What is Homecoming?

200

FHSU football home games are played at this stadium.

What is Lewis Field Stadium?

200

This college at FHSU is known for its teacher education programs.

What is the College of Education?

300

The university’s official motto, in Latin, is “Fortiter in Re.”

What is “Bravely in Deed”?

300

This building is home to the university’s main library.

What is Forsyth Library?

300

The student body organization representing all Tigers is called this.

What is the Student Government Association (SGA)?

300

The Tigers compete in this athletic conference.

What is the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA)?

300

FHSU’s leadership studies certificate is housed under this department.

What is the Department of Leadership Studies?

400

The very first FHSU classes were held in this former frontier location.

Where is the Fort Hays military reservation?/Where is the Old Fort?

400

Sternberg Museum of Natural History is located just north of this major highway.

What is Interstate 70?

400

FHSU Greek Life includes this national sorority with colors red, buff, and green.

What is Alpha Gamma Delta?

400

The FHSU women’s team in this sport made history with a national championship in 1991.

What is basketball?

400

This building is home to many Criminal Justice and Political Science classes at FHSU.

Where is Rarick Hall? 

500

This FHSU building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

What is Picken Hall?

500

This arena is the largest indoor facility on campus, home to Tiger basketball and many major events.

What is Gross Memorial Coliseum?

500

Every May, graduating Tigers walk across the stage during this ceremony in Gross Memorial Coliseum.

What is Commencement?

500

This former FHSU basketball coach went on to lead the Kansas State Wildcats.

Who is Jack Hartman?

500

This FHSU college is the largest on campus, offering majors in areas like English, History, and Psychology.

What is the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences?

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