By CRISTINA JANNEY
Hays Post

Fort Hays State University and JCPenney are teaming for an event to help students purchase professional clothing for the next stage in their careers.

The event will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26, at JCPenney at Big Creek Crossing in Hays. The event is open to any current FHSU student. You must bring your Tiger Card to be admitted.

Students will be able to shop for both men’s and women’s professional attire and accessories, get makeovers at Sephora or services from the store’s hair salon.

Staff will be on hand to assist students with their measurements, and they will receive a 40 percent off coupon toward professional clothing and accessories.

If students bring canned goods for the Tiger Food Exchange, they will be entered to win prizes.

The event will also have a selfie station where students can take pictures of themselves in their new outfits.

JC Penney launched the Suit Up program within the last year, but this is the first time the Hays JCPenney has partnered with the FHSU on the Suit Up project.

Karen McCullough, director of FHSU Career Services, said professional dress is still important in some professions, including business and accounting. Most professions also expect new employees or interns to dress up for interviews.

The university will provide a shuttle from campus to the mall on the night of the event. Vans will run from 5:30 p.m. with the last shuttle leaving from campus at 8:30 p.m. Students can catch the shuttles at the corner by the kiosk at Victory E. Village.

For more information, contact FHSU Career Services at 785-628-4260 or [email protected].