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Nov. 16, 2007 2007 Holiday Gift GuideNeed to find a gift for that hard-to-shop-for relative or friend? Take a look at Inside's annual sampling of what is available right here on the Iowa State campus. 
Itsy-bitsy campanileThe ISU Alumni Association is featuring an 8.75-inch Polystone replica of the campanile with an illuminated clock face ($100, $80 for members). More: 4-6525, online store 
Direct from ItalyArtist Amy Worthen's Italian engraved print "Christian Petersen's Sculptures Visit Morrill Hall" is available at the Brunnier Art Museum in Scheman ($450). More: 4-3342, 2090 Scheman 
Hot off the pressThe University Book Store is stocking up on clothing that sports the new athletics logo (from $12.99), and kids will enjoy the recently published Hello, Cy! mascot book ($14.95). More: 4-0574, online store 
Dinner and a showThe Iowa State Center is showcasing the Jan. 20 performance of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra as its sesquicentennial event. Tickets are available for the 3 p.m. show ($52.50 or $62.50 public) and a benefit dinner ($40) to follow. More: 4-2479, Web site 
The "sesqui" in songISU's music department is celebrating the university's 150th birthday with A Sesquicentennial Sampler CD ($15) and a commemorative sheet music edition of the school songs ($4). More: 4-8349, Web site 
Daily javaISU Dining's coffee tumblers ($7.99) include $1.50 refills for brewed coffee and 20-cent discounts on specialty beverages at all campus cafes. More: 4-3856 |
Distribution solutionISU Extension's distribution center offers a variety of merchandise, including the 2008 garden calendar ($8) which features seasonal tips and spotlights 12 of ISU's most influential contributers to gardening, or a set of four plush bears ($36, or $10 each), which represents the 4-H pledge. More: 4-5247, 119 Printing and Publications, online store 
Seasons greetings from CyAmong the list of new merchandise to come through the Trademark Licensing office, you'll find a boxed set of ISU holiday cards ($20) designed by an ISU alum. More: 4-4402, Web site 
Set in stoneBuy a personalized brick in the Catt Center's Plaza of Heroines to honor an important or influential woman (from $100). More: 4-3181, cattcntr@iastate.edu Support a campus organizationMany campus groups offer holiday gift items as a fund-raiser ISU American Meteorological SocietyWeather calendar ($15), photos taken by ISU meteorology students and faculty, order by Dec. 1. More: cjohn@iastate.edu, Block and Bridle ClubSummer sausage and cheese gift packages ($12-$21), shipping and free campus delivery available.
More: 4-1865, ssc@iastate.edu |
Arts and crafts
Horticulture ClubPoinsettias ($8-$15), available in many colors.
More: (319) 931-3920 Save the landfills
Avoid holiday wrapping by giving a gift certificate, gift card or membership. Alumni AssociationGift certificates ($25-$100), memberships ($40 faculty/staff), purchase online. More: online store or Web site, 4-6525 Athletics DepartmentTickets (from $5), Lil' Clone Club memberships ($40) for youth through eighth grade, purchase at ticket office or online. More: Web site, 4-1816 Music DepartmentTickets to Jan. 18-19 Madrigal Dinners ($36), purchase at MU front desk or by phone. More: Web site, 4-8349 Iowa State CenterGift certificates (any amount), purchase at ticket office or by phone. More: Web site, 4-2479 ISU DiningGift cards (from $5.50), purchase at any cafe ) or C-store. More: 4-3856 Joan Bice Underwood TearoomGift certificates ($5.90), purchase at 31 MacKay. More: 4-7474 Reiman GardensGift certificates ($7), memberships ($50 basic), purchase at front desk. More: Web site, 4-3755 The WorkspaceGift certificates (any amount), purchase at the Workspace in the Memorial Union east basement. More: 4-0971 |
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