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Send a Smile

Photo of a happy student, taking a break from studying on Bascom Hill.

Send a gift to tell your student that you are thinking of him or her — it is sure to bring a smile. In addition to homemade care packages, these gifts are perfect to send for birthdays, final exams, Valentine’s Day, winter holidays, to wish good luck, and “just because.”

Wisconsin Union

From ice cream to bowling, the Wisconsin Union has something for everyone. A Wisconsin Union Gift Card with personalized message may be purchased for any dollar amount between $10 and $500.  Order online, call 608-263-1964, or visit the Memorial Union Essentials Store or the Union South Corner Store.

University Health Services (UHS) massages

Stress can affect your student mentally, physically, and academically. Gift certificates for a massage from a professional massage therapist at University Health Services (UHS) can be the perfect gift of relaxation. Call 608-265-5600.

Fresh-baked care packages

Parents, family and friends can show someone they care with a variety of treats.

Available to students who live in University Residence Halls.

See the University Housing Catering Web site for online ordering.

University Housing

For a student staying in University Housing, make it a day to remember: Send a gift that can be picked up at your student’s nearest dining room. Choices include: birthday cakes, pizza gift certificates, treat buckets, healthy fruit and snack bags, giant chocolate-chip cookie hearts, and coffee gift certificates. Order online or call 1-800-438-5680 at least a week in advance to place you order.

Babcock

From gift certificates to cheese, clothing, and candy, Babcock Hall offers a variety of gift ideas. Call 608-262-3045.

UW merchandise and gifts

While UW–Madison does not endorse any particular merchandiser, here are links for some campus, local, and online retailers of UW merchandise and gifts.
Bucky's Locker Room, UW–Madison’s official sportswear Web site.

Wisconsin Alumni Association, includes Badger clothing, furniture, golf equipment, and other UW–Madison gifts. Consider giving the gift of travel for graduation: European Odyssey is a trip offered through the Wisconsin Alumni Association May 25 – June 12, 2008.

UW Marching Band, provides UW Band clothing, audio/visual materials, and other accessories.

University Bookstore, order gift certificates, clothing, hats, totes, jewelry, and more. Call 1-800-993-BOOK.

Downtown Madison gift certificates, purchased and accepted at more than 100 shops, restaurants, museums, and cafés on State Street and the Capitol Square.