The Donald G. Bollinger Memorial Student Union purchased four KwikBoost full speed, multi-device charging stations to increase convenience for students.
Brandie Toups, director of the Student Union, said because the slogan is “Your Union… Your Home”, the goal is to make students feel comfortable.
Each KwikBoost charging station turns one standard outlet into eight separate charging cables including four Apple ports, three micro ports, and one mini port.
These charging cables are compatible with more than 95 percent of electronic devices including iPhone, Android and Blackberry models.
There will be at least two charging stations available in the Student Union at all times.
According to www.kwikboost.com, the technology identifies a device and delivers a safe, full speed charge based on that specifics device’s power demands. Electronic devices often charge with a different speed or pattern and KwikBoost technology uses internal information to deliver the exact amount of power the device needs.
Each KwikBoost station is also customized with interchangeable graphics and photographs specific to Nicholls.
The charging stations are energy efficient because the cords remain inactive until a device is attached. Also, each cord stops charging when the device battery is full.
The station is also equipped with over-current protection at both ends to prevent damage from a surge or a faulty device. The station shuts down and reboots when the problem has been resolved, without harm to any attached devices.
Ronald Robinson, sports  medicine sophomore from Houma, said he just wanted to try the station out to see if it worked.
“If I ever forget my charger and my phone is on low, I can always come in here,” Robinson said.