09/01/15
by Cristal Ugarte
The Center for Civic Leadership at Fort Hays State University will host several events in September to promote civic engagement in the FHSU community.

The events are listed in chronological order.

Downtown Hays Development Farmers Market, 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, Downtown Hays, at 10th and Main Streets. This event will be hosted by the Global Leadership Project. The Downtown Hays Market is open until October and provides the community with fresh produce from area farms.

RAINN Day, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, on the FHSU Memorial Union Patio. This event will be hosted by the Women's Leadership Project and sponsored by the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network. The purpose is to bring awareness to these issues by offering advice and information on services for those affected.

9/11 Memorial Ceremony, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, on the FHSU Memorial Union Patio. Hosted by the American Democracy Project and the Student Government Association, this event will honor those lost in the 9/11 terrorist attack.

Letter Writing Event for Soldiers, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, on the FHSU Memorial Union Patio, hosted by the American Democracy Project. The letters will go to soldiers fighting for our country.

For more information on events, contact the Center for Civic Leadership at 785-628-5592 or at CCL@fhsu.edu.