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.
Administration and Finance, Campus Building, Tomanek Hall
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Tomanek Hall: Magazine, New science building on board
FHSU Alumni Association
Article from The Alumni News about the proposed new physical science building
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Tomanek Hall: Newspaper, Albertson wasn't closed, despite Dole claim
David Baker
Article in the Hays Daily News about a miscommunication between representatives of Senator Bob Dole's office and the university. Senator Bob Dole had written an editorial the previous Sunday in which he made a comment about Albertson Hall being closed on numerous occasions for fire and safety code violations.
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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: Letter, to Gus Bogina, from Warren Corman, April 1, 1991
Warren Corman
Letter stating that the Kansas Board of Regents supports using federal funds for preliminary planning of the new physical science building.
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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: 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, from Senator Bob Dole, August 26, 1995
Bob Dole
Letter from Senator Dole honoring Keith Sebelius.
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Tomanek Hall: Letter, to Julie Doll, from Senator Bob Dole, August 9, 1990
Bob Dole
A facsimile cover sheet and a draft of a litter written by Senator Dole for the editorial page of the Hays Daily News. Several words are circled and "please check these facts" is written near the top of the letter.
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Tomanek Hall: Letter, to President Edward Hammond, from Senator Bob Dole, May 30, 1991
Bob Dole
A letter thanking President Hammond for his update on the progress of the new science building.
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Tomanek Hall: Newspaper, If it looks like fat and smells like fat....
Julie Doll
Editorial from the Hays Daily News that suggests that the planned project for the new science building is a pork-barrel project.
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Tomanek Hall: Memorandum, Fort Hays State University Faculty Senate, 1994
FHSU Faculty Senate
A recommendation from the FHSU Faculty Senate that the new physical science building be named Tomanek Hall.
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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: Budget estimate
Fort Hays State University
An estimated budget for the physical sciences building
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Tomanek Hall: Estimate of cost
Fort Hays State University
Preliminary estimate of cost for the new physical science building; also includes the floor plans and an architectural drawing of the building.
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Tomanek Hall: Press release, from the architects' offices, June 12, 1992
Fort Hays State University
A press release from the three architects' offices responsible for the planning of the new Physical Science building. The three offices represented are: Horst, Terrill & Karst Architects; Stecklein & Brungardt Architects; and Hoss & Brown Engineers.
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Tomanek Hall: Program review and development manual: physical science building - Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas
Fort Hays State University
A document that supplements the original Architectural Program (dated July 1991) for the new physical sciences building.
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Tomanek Hall: Proposed site plan for the groundbreaking ceremony
Fort Hays State University
A drawing of the proposed staging for the groundbreaking for the physical sciences building.
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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: Schematic design submittal
Fort Hays State University
A design scheme from the architects of the proposed physical sciences building that shows the conceptual design of the project.
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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: 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 Gerald W. Tomanek, from President Edward Hammond, November 9, 1994
Edward Hammond
The dedication of Jerry Tomanek Hall was tentatively scheduled for August 19, 1995 with a brunch or lunch to follow.
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Tomanek Hall: Letter, to Gloria Timmer, from President Edward Hammond
Edward Hammond
A detailed briefing to Gloria Timmer, Director of the Division of the Budget, Department of Administration, from President Hammond regarding the status of the proposed physical sciences building. Also includes a budget estimate, a federal assistance budget form, and budget explanation information.
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Tomanek Hall: Letter, to Governor Joan Finney, from President Edward Hammond, April 6, 1992
Edward Hammond
Letter thanking Governor Joan Finney for her support of the new physical sciences building.
