Self-Guided Tour Brochure

Welcome to Shocker Nation

Are you ready to explore Wichita State? Lace up your sneakers, follow this guide and enjoy your own tour through our beautiful, fun and friendly campus.

Stop 1. Rhatigan Student Center

Did you know?

Pizza Hut was founded by Shockers! The original Pizza Hut building is now a museum honoring the entrepreneurial spirit of the Carney brothers, located on the northeast side of campus.

I spy ...

The WSU water tower! Hint: Stand on the patio that's just outside the east exit.

Walk through the doors at the south entrance.
Once you reach the top of the stairs, turn left and walk by the Shocker Store and the restaurants.
- The RSC is at the heart of student life and is home to:
  - Pizza Hut, Chick-fil-A, Panda Express, Freddy's, Starbucks and Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes (it has burgers, darts, billiards and a bowling alley)
  - The Shocker Store, where students find their textbooks and Shocker swag.
  - Student Government Association, Student Involvement and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Head out the east entrance across from Pizza Hut. Walk straight out the doors and follow the sidewalk to a small courtyard.
Turn left at the courtyard and climb the steps into Clinton Hall.

Stop 2. Clinton Hall

Did you know?

Clinton Hall was built in 1970. A new, state-of-the-art business school is being built on our Innovation Campus.

I spy ...

A stock ticker! Many students analyze stocks in the Koch Global Trading Center, and the ticker is very useful.

As you enter the building, imagine yourself as a college student! This is where business students attend most of their classes.
- Clinton Hall is home to the Barton School of Business
  - This is a hub for students studying programs like accounting, marketing or finance.
  - There are many organizations and activities for students to get involved in. Some are related to a specific program, such as Barton International Group, while others are for fun, like flag football.
  - How does this look different from your school?
Go out the north side of the building and down the stairs.

Stop 3. Plaza of Heroines

I spy ...

A familiar name! Hint: Can you find someone with the same name as your mother, grandmother or friend?

Walk to the center of the Plaza and grab a seat.
- The Plaza of Heroines is a place to say "Thank you" to the important women in the Wichita community.
  - More than a thousand women are honored in this space.
  - The statue in the center is called "Spanish Dancer" and was created by artist Sophia Vari.
Walk northeast past Ablah Library and peek at the statues nearby. Take the diagonal path and follow the signs toward the Heskett Center

Stop 4. LOVE Sculpture

I spy ...

The tallest building on campus! Hint: It's six stories tall and named Lindquist Hall.

Stop in front of the LOVE sculpture. It has four large, blue letters stacked on each other and was created by artist Robert Indiana.
- This is a shocker selfie spot! Take a selfie and post it with #WSUNOW.
  - The artist of this sculpture created several similar LOVE sculptures in 15 states across the United States, including New York and California.
  - Our campus sculpture collection has more than 75 pieces and is ranked in the top 10 in the nation!
Walk around Lindquist Hall and past the south side of Hubbard Hall.
You should eventually see a large, shiny horse statue on your right. Keep going! You're almost to Shocker Hall.

Stop 5. Shocker Hall

Did you know?

Shocker Hall is one of the three residence halls on campus. It even has its own coffee shop, the GroundHouse, which serves local Reverie Roasters coffee.

I spy ...

A track and field stadium! Hint: It's near the loading zone and Koch Arena. It's known as Cessna Stadium.

Stroll to the courtyard in the center of the buildings.
- Shocker Hall is home to more than 800 students!
  - Look up at all of the windows! Most students have their own window, along with their bed, desk and convertible gaming chair.
  - Students living on campus have unlimited meal plans that allow them to eat in the dining hall as many times as they want.
There is a sidewalk that loops between Buildings A and D. Follow it and cross the sidewalk to head toward your final stop.

Stop 6. Morrison Hall & Echo Circle

Did you know?

Morrison Hall is home to WSU's leadership team, including the president.

I spy ...

Windows in the shape of a circle! Hint: That's Duerksen Hall and the windows are made from old Boeing B-52 airplanes.

The building on your left with a clock tower is Morrison Hall.
This is a Shocker Selfie Spot! Take a selfie and post with #WSUNOW.
- Stand in the center of Echo Circle and yell, "Go Shocks!"
  - If you stand in the center, the sound will echo between the buildings.
  - Morrison Hall was once Wichita State's library. Ablah Library is now the main library on campus.
Head back toward the Rhatigan Student Center to conclude your tour.