Look no further! With the UMD Alumni Association Holiday Gift Guide, you’ll find the perfect gift for all the Bulldogs on your holiday shopping list. Nothing spreads winter cheer like a little maroon and gold, and Champ dashing through the snow. Take a look at the fun ideas ranging from hockey tickets to baby bibs! Everything can be found in UMD Stores on campus or in the new pop-up store on West Superior Street, and don’t forget to use your alumni discount when purchasing items online for 20% off your purchases.
For Mom and Dad
Stadium Apartment Bricks — It’s safe to bet if Mom and/or Dad attended UMD from 1973– 2012, they probably lived in the Stadium Apartments right next to Malosky Field. As a chapter of UMD’s history draws to a close and Stadium Apartments are scheduled to come down in March 2014, save a piece of that history by purchasing a Stadium Brick! Have your name or apartment number engraved on the front, and keep the Stadium memory alive for generations to come. Watch the UMD Alumni Association website for up and coming details!
The photo above is an example of what our Stadium Apartment bricks could look like!
Minnesota Duluth Mom Coffee Mugs — Help Mom kick the morning blues each and every day. This ceramic mug boasts the tried and true maroon and gold colors and will surely spark conversations at the office (especially if her coworkers are Gopher fans!).
Men’s Bulldog Head Tie — Perfect for ‘Sport Your College Colors Day’ at the office! This tie is 100% silk, and features both the UMD logo and everyone’s favorite Bulldog head all over.
For the Travel Bug
UMD Alumni Travel Opportunities — Where will you go in 2014? The Antebellum South, Italy, Normandy, and the capital cities of the Baltic are all UMD Alumni Travel Program destinations available so far for the new year. View the itineraries and see the world with the best company around: your fellow UMD alumni!
Duluth Pack Standard Book Bag — Whether you’re walking across campus, racing across the airport to catch your flight, or simply heading to the mall, this is the perfect carryall for every occasion. It’s heavy duty with an adjustable shoulder strap. The best part? It’s quality is guaranteed for life!
UMD Alumni Keytag — It’s the absolute worst when you lose your keys. Stop it from happening with this heavyweight gold-tone, split-ring keytag, featuring a “University of Minnesota Duluth Alumni” across a maroon background.
For the Soon-To-Be College Grad
UMD Alumni Decorative Ornament(s) — Add a little maroon and gold sparkle or a glass-blown Bulldog head to your decorating this year with one of UMD Stores’ ornament collection. Wherever you put it for display, make sure its front and center.
University of Minnesota Duluth Picture Frames — Keep the best of your UMD college days safe and sound in a walnut, light oak, or natural oak frame. They’ll make your new just-graduated living quarters feel like home in no time.
UMD Alumni Pin — You’ve almost graduated, and that alone is worth a thousand congratulations. Stick this little pin to your hat, your key lanyard, your office bulletin board, or wear it on your lapel at your next networking event. Wherever you put it, show off your alma mater with pride.
For the Sports Enthusiast
NCHC Frozen Four Playoff Tickets — The National Collegiate Hockey Conference will conduct its inaugural NCAA Division I men’s ice hockey championship tournament at the Target Center, and you know you want to be there! Don’t miss your chance to be a part of college hockey history.
UMD License Plate — We may be biased, but it’s pretty awesome walking through a parking lot and spotting one of these on the back of any vehicle. Not only will you give a diehard Bulldog fan a great gift, but you’ll also be helping future Bulldogs finance college as ALL proceeds go to student scholarships. More information on the UMD License Plates can be found here.
UMD Golf Gift Set — Is there a golfer in the family? How about giving them a few necessities from Bulldog Country? This pro team set includes 1 golf ball, colored tees, and a 15″ x 25″ UMD golf towel with grommet and hook! (In case they tend to sink them into the pond more often than a hole in one, there are golf ball 3-packs available, too!)
For the Future Bulldogs
Plush Champ Doll — If your kids asked for a puppy this holiday season, we’ve got you covered. This plush doll stands 12” tall while sporting a maroon UMD t-shirt. Plus, he’s huggable. Who doesn’t love getting a Champ hug?
UMD Bulldogs Bib by Third Street — Keep that little one as clean as can be while still sporting the colors of a tried-and-true mini Bulldog with this cotton bib.
Infant Bulldog Hearts Tee by College Kids — It’s never too early to start fostering the Bulldog legacy with your little ones, and they’re sure to love this piece of Bulldog Country. Made with 100% cotton, it’s the perfect fit for one of our future Bulldogs.
Bulldog Zoozatz Hat — You’ll be hard to miss in the crowd with this distinctive Bulldog hat. Your head will stay warm and cozy with its polar fleece lining. A must-have for any true Bulldog fan.
