The Fort Hays State University Student Government Association’s annual “BIG Event” will be Saturday, May 2, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The annual BIG event is a way to say “Thank You” to the community of Hays for the support received towards our education,” the SGA said in a news release.


“The BIG Event will consist of service projects within the city of Hays that FHSU students and community members can volunteer for,” said Gustavo Reyes, Garden City, senior, SGA’s campus relations director. “We currently have projects lined up with a great deal of nonprofit organizations in the Hays community, but we have not received many individual projects from community members.”

The BIG Event service projects are not based on socioeconomic status; anyone in the community can apply. Simple tasks such as raking leaves, weeding, planting flowers, cleaning gutters, washing windows, and picking up trash are just a few examples of how volunteers can help community members.


“This year we want the community to get involved as a whole,” said Lizette Avalos, Liberal senior, SGA’s public and community relations director. “This event is important for FHSU students to get involved and give to the community that gives so much to us, but also for Hays residents to share their passion for their community by working alongside of the FHSU family.” 


To volunteer, sign up online at www.fhsustudents.org/resources/big-event.