Event and Submission Details - SACAD - Fort Hays State University (FHSU)

Event and Submission Details for SACAD

In-Person: May 1, 2026

Online: April 27, 2026 to May 1, 2026

The 20th annual John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days (SACAD) is free and open to the public:

Online content will be available April 21st - 25th.
On-campus exhibitions will take place on campus on April 24th:

Academic Posters, Memorial Union, Ballroom and Black & Gold Room, 8:00am-3:00pm

Presenters will be available 1:00pm-3:00pm.
Time and locations are subject to change.

For traditional poster submissions, review these guidelines and contact Dr. April Terry (anterry2@fhsu.edu).

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Community Engaged Showcase, Memorial Union, Ballroom, 9:00am-11:30am

Presenters will be available 9:00pam-11:30am.
Presenters must be students currently enrolled in the LDRS 310: Field Work in Leadership Studies course.

For the Community Engaged Showcase works submissions, contact Dr. April Terry (anterry2@fhsu.edu).

Art and Creative Works, Schmidt Foundation Center for Art and Design, 10:00am-4:00pm

Some presenters will be available from 3:00pm-4:00pm.

For art and creative works submissions, contact Colin Schmidtberger (cjschmidtberger3@fhsu.edu).

More information on submitting art work: SACAD Art information

You can submit your art to SACAD here: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad_art/

Meet the Authors, Memorial Union, Ballroom, 1:00-3:00pm

This will be an opportunity to meet faculty and students who have gone on to an author or editor, whether that be for a book chapter or a full book!

For meet the authors and book submissions, contact Dr. April Terry (anterry2@fhsu.edu).

Musical Performances, Multiple Locations

Memorial Union, Sunset Atrium, Times TBD
Time and locations are subject to change.

For musical performances, complete and submit this form to Addie Shepard (Arshepard@fhsu.edu).

Applied Industrial Technology Projects, Center for Applied Technology, 8:00am-3:00pm

Creators will be available 9:00am-12:00pm.
Time and locations are subject to change.

For applied industrial technology projects, contact Eric Deneault (eldeneault@fhsu.edu).

Spring Jazz Concert: 7:30pm, April 24 in BSPAC

The jazz ensembles at the Fort Hays State University offer students performance opportunities in big bands and combos. With over 30 years of history, FHSU's jazz ensembles are recognized throughout the state, including numerous appearances at KMEA, the Wichita Jazz Festival, and the UNC Jazz Festival.

For guidance on your SACAD submission(s), view the resources page for starting a research project, conducting library research, scholarly writing, and presenting.

See the innovative work from past Scholarly Activities Day participants in the FHSU Scholars Repository.