Nov. 19, 2009

2009 Holiday Campus Gift Guide

Inside collected a few gift ideas available through campus units, retailers and student organizations. Save on wrapping paper by purchasing gift cards or memberships, or visit one of the holiday open houses for additional selections.

Agronomy sweatshirt

Department of Agronomy

The agronomy department has a line of merchandise, including apparel for adults and children, promoting its "I'm an agronomist" campaign.

Alumni Association bracelet

ISU Alumni Association

The alumni association store's "Evolution of Cy" merchandise, including clothing and jewelry items, illustrates the mascot's changing look over the years.

Autographed football

Athletics Department

New memorabilia items and "experiences" (such as game special access opportunities) are posted on Mondays as part of the athletics department's online auctions.

University Museums merchandise

Brunnier Art Museum Store

University Museums' new apparel merchandise line, "Untitled," features pieces from the Art on Campus collection.

Extension calendar and cookbook

ISU Extension

The Extension online store offers publications, including calendars and cookbooks, and other merchandise.

Dorian Recordings

Department of Music

The Ames Piano Quartet released Complete Dorian Recordings 1989-2009, a new eight-CD boxed set of recordings, this fall.

Reiman Gardens jewelry

Reiman Gardens

The Reiman Gardens gift shop features many sustainable items, including handmade jewelry from Arizona crafted with recycled glass and pop cans.

FUNctional bag

Trademark Licensing

ISU Trademark Licensing provides links to a selection of new items being produced by vendors, such as FUNctional Bags by Cynthia.

ISU snuggie

University Book Store

The "Snuggie™," made famous through TV ads, is available in an exclusive Iowa State print at the University Book Store.

Gift certificates, gift cards

Memberships

Student organizations

Open houses