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Nov. 21, 2008

2008 Holiday Campus Gift Guide

Reiman Gardens logo

Reiman Gardens' new gift shop has items related to nature, gardening and sustainability. Gift cards, memberships, admission passes, educational programming and commemorative items also are available.

More: website, 4-9082

earrings
necklace

Zulugrass jewelry ($9 strands, $22 earrings)

rubber jewelry

Recycled inner tube jewelry ($10 rings, $36 necklaces)

Memorial paver (prices vary)

cards and bag

Eco-friendly gift bag set ($2.85) and cards ($2.50 each, $9.95-14.95 sets)

ISU Dining and Caribou Coffee logos

Caribou Coffee, located in the Hub, joined ISU Dining's lineup this fall. Holiday gift items include mugs, snacks, candy, ornaments and flavored coffee blends. More: 4-4830

coffee

Coffee medley 4-pack ($9.99); whole-bean coffee ($13.99-$14.99); ground coffee packets ($2.19); miniature mug ornaments ($2.99)

candy

Snack bags ($6.99); peppermint bark candy ($1.49); individual chocolates ($.29)
Alumni Association logo

The alumni association's online store offers ISU merchandise at discounted prices for members. Commemorative plaques on the Wall of Alumni and Friends also are available.
More: website, 4-2648

snowman and ornament

Sticks Inc., snowman ($305) and two-sided ornament ($60)

watch and tie

Silk tie ($39); Fossil watch ($85 men's, $69 women's)

University Book Store logo

The University Book Store has a wide range of gifts, available in the Memorial Union or online.
More: website, 4-5684

hammer

I-State hammer ($19.99)

food

Cardinal and Gold Traditions salad dressing ($5.75) and jam ($4.25)

purse

I-State leather purse ($97)

blanket

I-State fleece blanket ($49.99)

mugs

ISU holiday mugs ($8.99)

Athletics

An online auction offers memorabilia and interactive opportunities for fans (such as coin flips and sideline access). Tickets, including family basketball four-packs, also are available. More: website, 4-3558

Trademark Licensing

ISU Trademark Licensing provides links to vendors that produce ISU merchandise. Hot off the press this year: state license plates sporting the new athletics logo ($50, pictured). More: website

License plate

ISU Extension

ISU Extension's online store offers 4-H bears and publications, such as calendars and books ($2.50, Healthy Meals in a Hurry, pictured). The 4-H camp store has apparel and gift certificates for camp sessions. More: Extension store, and 4-H store

Extension cookbook

Cyclone Hockey

Available merchandise includes sweatshirts, T-shirts, hats and jerseys. Tickets also are on sale. More: website

Music department

Assorted music CDs, including the Ames Piano Quartet's newest release, are available. Tickets for the annual Madrigal Dinners go on sale Dec. 1. More: website

Forestry Club

The club will hold its annual sale of Christmas trees and wreaths (Nov. 29-30, Dec. 5-7, 12-14). More: (515) 321-0417, jscook@iastate.edu

Block and Bridle Club

Order gift packages of ISU Meat Lab summer sausage and Wisconsin cheese. Orders due by Dec. 12. More: website

University Museums

The remodeled Brunnier Art Museum Store, 290 Scheman, boasts new inventory -- including scarves, jewelry, art and books ($25, exhibition catalog, pictured). Gift certificates also are available. More: website, 4-3342

Priscilla Sage book