Built in 1995, this uniquely designed structure houses the Computing and Telecommunications Center and the departments of Chemistry, Geosciences, and Physics. It is comprised of 98,867 gross square feet. The saw-tooth design allows windows for faculty offices in the front portion of the building. The building was recognized by Architectural Record, American School & University and AIA Kansas for its design excellence.
The building is named for Dr. Gerald W. Tomanek, the seventh president of the university. He served as President from 1976 to 1987. Jerry began his association with FHSU as a student, receiving a bachelor's degree in 1942 and a master's degree in 1947. After completing his doctorate at the University of Nebraska, he returned to Fort Hays to teach in the biology department. During his tenure here, he rose through the ranks, serving as a department chair, division chair, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Acting President in 1975 when President Gustad became ill.
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Tomanek Hall: Newspaper, Senate approves $4 million for FHSU building
David Baker
Article in the Hays Daily News about an appropriation of $4 million from an energy and water bill passed by the Senate to help pay for the new physical sciences building.
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Tomanek Hall: Architectural drawing of the proposed Physical Sciences building
Fort Hays State University
Architectural drawing of the proposed Physical Sciences building
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Tomanek Hall: Scientific skyline
Fort Hays State University
A photo of the construction of the new physical sciences building.
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Tomanek Hall: Program, Dedication of the Dalton/Kellerman Fountain
Fort Hays State University
Dedication ceremony for the sculpture and the reflecting pool which stands in the courtyard of Tomanek Hall. The fountain honors two long-time registrars for FHSU, Standlee Dalton and James Kellerman.
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Tomanek Hall: Letter, to President Edward Hammond, from Eric King, September 3, 1996
Eric King
Letter with accompanying reprints about Tomanek Hall from the July 1996 issue of "Architectural Record" and from the July 21, 1996 issue of the Hays Daily News.
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Tomanek Hall: Newspaper, Tomanek humbled, says others deserving; Hundreds honor hall's namesake: University dedicates Jerry Tomanek Hall at Saturday ceremony
Mike Corn and Kevin Anderson
Articles about the dedications taking place on the campus for Tomanek Hall and Keith Sebelius Lobby.
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Tomanek Hall: Letter, from Senator Bob Dole, August 26, 1995
Bob Dole
Letter from Senator Dole honoring Keith Sebelius.
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Tomanek Hall: Press release, by the Office of University Relations, August 10, 1995
FHSU University Relations
Information about the dedication ceremonies for Jerry Tomanek Hall and Keith Sebelius Lobby.
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Tomanek Hall: Press release, from the Office of University Relations, August 10, 1995
FHSU University Relations
Details about the dedication ceremony, Tomanek Hall, President Jerry Tomanek, Sebelius Lobby and Congressman Keith Sebelius.
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Tomanek Hall: Invitation, Dedication ceremonies of Jerry Tomanek Hall and the Keith G. Sebelius Lobby
Fort Hays State University
Invitation and RSVP card for the dedication ceremonies of Jerry Tomanek Hall and the Keith G. Sebelius Lobby on August 26, 1995.
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Tomanek Hall: Invitation, VIP Breakfast
Fort Hays State University
Invitation and RSVP card to a VIP Breakfast prior to the dedication ceremonies of Jerry Tomanek Hall and the Keith G. Sebelius Lobby on August 26, 1995.
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Tomanek Hall: Name card, dedication of Jerry Tomanek Hall and Keith G. Sebelius Lobby
Fort Hays State University
A name card with the name of Bob Lowen on it, and with a pin and ribbon. Used during the dedication ceremonies of Tomanek Hall and the Keith G. Sebelius Lobby.
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Tomanek Hall: Pamphlet, Dedication ceremonies for Jerry Tomanek Hall and the Keith G. Sebelius Lobby
Fort Hays State University
Information about the dedication ceremony, Tomanek Hall, President Jerry Tomanek, Sebelius Lobby and Congressman Keith Sebelius.
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Tomanek Hall: Pamphlet, Floor Plan for Jerry Tomanek Hall and the Keith G. Sebelius Lobby
Fort Hays State University
Floor plans for the three floors of this building handed out at the dedication ceremonies.
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Tomanek Hall: Schedule, Tomanek Hall and the Keith G. Sebelius Lobby Dedication
Fort Hays State University
Schedule of events for the dedication of Tomanek Hall and the Keith G. Sebelius Lobby to take place on August 26, 1995.
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Tomanek Hall: Letter, to President Edward Hammond, from Lieutenant Governor, Sheila Frahm, August 26, 1995
Sheila Frahm
Remarks from Sheila Frahm that she asked to be shared at the dedication ceremonies for Tomanek Hall and the Keith G. Sebelius Lobby by President Hammond.
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Tomanek Hall: Letters, to various dignitaries, from President Edward Hammond, August 3, 1995
Edward Hammond
Letters to members of the platform party with details on the times of various events throughout the day of dedicating Tomanek Hall and the Keith G. Sebelius Lobby.
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Tomanek Hall: Letter, to Jerry and Ardis Tomanek, from President Edward Hammond, August 3, 1995
Edward Hammond
Details of the upcoming dedication of Tomanek Hall and the Keith G. Sebelius Lobby.
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Tomanek Hall: Letter, to Senator Nancy Kassebaum, from President Edward Hammond, February 14, 1995
Edward Hammond
President Hammond extended an invitation to Senator Kassebaum for the upcoming dedication of Jerry Tomanek Hall.
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Tomanek Hall: Newspaper, A look inside Fort Hays State University's Tomanek Hall
Hays Daily News
Floor plans of all three floors of Tomanek Hall
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Tomanek Hall: Letter, to various Fort Hays staff members, from Bob Lowen, August 28, 1995
Bob Lowen
Mr. Lowen thanked the recipients for their help in making the dedications of Tomanek Hall and the Keith G. Sebelius Lobby a huge success.
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Tomanek Hall: Script, dedication ceremony for Tomanek Hall
Bob Lowen
A suggested script written by Bob Lowen for the video shown at the dedication ceremonies of Tomanek Hall.
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Tomanek Hall: Newspaper, Tomanek Hall dedicated at ceremony Saturday, August 29, 1995
Crickett Reese
Article from the University Leader about the dedication of Tomanek Hall
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Tomanek Hall: Letter, to Sandy Rupp, from Doug Sebelius, August 4, 1995
Doug Sebelius
Mr. Sebelius enclosed a picture of his parents, Keith and Bette, and offered to give remarks at the dedication ceremony for Tomanek Hall and the Keith G. Sebelius Lobby in the place of his mother.
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Tomanek Hall: Script used by President Jerry Tomanek during the dedication ceremonies for Tomanek Hall
Gerald Tomanek
A script of President Tomanek's remarks during the dedication ceremonies for Tomanek Hall in 1995.
