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Nov. 17, 2006 Holiday shopping on campusby Erin Rosacker There are plenty of holiday gifts available right here on the Iowa State campus. Here is just a sampling of this year's items that are a mere phone call, mouse click or short walk away. Photos by Bob Elbert, unless noted. Music Department"Holiday Classics with Simon Estes" ($15)This 14-song CD also features the ISU Wind Ensemble and Ames Piano Quartet. Add $3 for shipping. More info: 4-3831; 149 Music; University Book StoreCyclone kaleidoscope ($10)An imprint of the Cyclone logo is a part of the changing colors. More info: 4-0574 ISU Catering"Winter Wonders" care package ($46)Includes an ISU fleece blanket, ISU mug, hot chocolate, fudge, cookies and puppy chow snack mix. Packages can be customized, with weekday campus delivery. More info: 4-2103; Care Package site Alumni AssociationISU scoreboard clock ($89-99)Shows time, temp and date. Measures 19 by 14 by 2 inches. More info: Alumni Assn. Shop Brunnier Museum Gift Shop"When Tillage Begins, Other Arts Follow: Grant Wood and Christian Petersen Murals" ($55) and magnets ($3.50)A 440-page book and individual magnets featuring ISU murals by the two artists. More info: 4-3342; 2090 Scheman |
Trademark & LicensingCelebriducks Cy ($12)Browse a list of recently licensed ISU products, from chocolate to rubber duckies. More info: 4-4402; Trademark gifts ISU Extension2007 Garden Calendar ($8)Features a container gardening theme. Other publications also available. More info: 4-5247; Extension store Reiman Gardens Gift ShopStained glass ($10 and up) and "Milkhouse" candles ($2.25-18.50)Stained glass items featuring yard stakes, bird feeders and wind chimes. Candles made in St. Ansgar, Iowa, are an organic soy/beeswax blend. More info: 4-9028; Reiman Gardens gift shop Open houses & salesCollege of Design Art Club SaleWhat: Student and faculty work in ceramics, woods, metals, photography and print. When: Dec. 6-7 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) Where: Design Building atrium University Book Store Open HouseWhat: Get 25 percent off most items and a free gift with purchase. Refreshments and i-Pod giveaways. When: Nov. 29 (7:45 a.m.-7:30 p.m.). Where: Memorial Union Art MartWhat: Handmade arts and crafts, including work by the University Print Club and ISU Gaffer's Guild. When: Nov. 28 (noon-5 p.m.) and Nov. 29 (11 a.m.-7 p.m.) Where: MU Maintenance Shop Support studentsAg Education ClubSoy candles made in Iowa ($8-20), campus delivery available. More info: rmac@iastate.edu Block and Bridle ClubAssorted packages ($5-21) of ISU Meat Lab summer sausage and Wisconsin cheese. More info: 4-1865; Sausage, cheese site Developed Photography Club"Angles of Ames" calendar ($20) featuring photos by club members. More info: developedexec@iastate.edu Forestry, Arboriculture clubsChristmas trees ($20-45) and wreaths ($16-21) at Reiman Gardens maintenance shed Nov. 25-26, Dec. 1-3, 8-10; Fridays 3-6 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays noon-6 p.m. More info: 4-1458 |
Horticulture ClubPoinsettias in six colors and three sizes ($7-18). Sales at Curtiss (Nov. 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.), MU (Nov. 29-30, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.), Beardshear (Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.) and during Reiman Gardens' Blossoms of Light Dec. 1-2. More info: ajheise@iastate.edu Certificates, membershipsISU Alumni AssociationAlumni association annual membership. Benefits include merchant discounts, Visions magazine and ISU events calendar. Cost: $40 faculty/staff More info: 4-6525; Alumni Assn. site The Exercise ClinicMembership in an on-campus adult fitness program. Open to the public. Cost: $35-110 More info: Warren Franke; 4-8257 4-H CampGift certificates can be used in the store or for summer camp registration fees. Cost: $5 and up More info: (515) 795-3338; Iowa State CenterGift certificates can be used for a choice of shows, excluding ISU athletics events. Cost: Any amount More info: 4-2479; Stephens ticket office ISU DiningGift cards for use in campus cafes and C-stores. Cost: $10 or $20 More info: 4-3856; 1215 Friley Joan Bice Underwood TearoomGift certificates for lunches prepared and served by HRIM students. Cost: $5.90 lunches More info: 4-7474; 31 MacKay Lil' Clone ClubMembership for youth, eighth grade and younger. Free admission to all Cyclone regular-season home athletics events, excluding men's basketball Big 12 Conference games. Cost: $40 More info: 4-3558; www.cyclones.com Reiman GardensThe largest public garden in Iowa, featuring an indoor conservatory, butterfly wing, cafe and gift shop. Cost: Memberships $35 and up, gift certificates in $5 amounts More info: 4-3755; front desk WOI RadioMembership supporting public radio, featuring 640 AM and 90.1 FM broadcast from the Iowa State campus. Cost: $35 and up More info: (800) 861-8000; The WorkspaceGift certificates for classes or studio time. Located in the MU's east basement. Cost:Any amount More info: 4-0971; MU east basement |