2024 Holiday Gift Guide
Some brim with Badger spirit, some spring from artists’ gifted hands, while others stem from scientific research and discovery. All are uniquely UW–Madison.
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Zoological Outreach Posters
Wisconsin Fishes, Mussels and Clams, Bats, Birds, Carnivores, Vintage Critters, and more! We have unique educational outreach posters printed to order on archival canvas, as well as notecards and stickers, created from UW Zoological Museum specimens. Visit us at the new UW Zoological Museum Store.
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Babcock Dairy Cheese Gift Boxes
Cheese the holiday season with a delicious, locally made Babcock Dairy cheese gift box.
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Babcock Dairy Merch
Celebrate this holiday season in style with Babcock Dairy shirts, tumblers, and more.
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School of Veterinary Medicine Holiday Cards
Delight the animal lovers in your life with holiday cards from the School of Veterinary Medicine, featuring art by Wisconsin artist Betty Casper.
Choose:
We’ll sign and send cards to your recipients – $10 per card.
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Wisconsin Aquaculture Coloring and Sticker Activity Book
Love Wisconsin fish? There’s a fun book for that. Learn about fish farming and how fish grow. Use the colorful fish stickers to “stock” different systems, and color the illustrations of fish and fish farmers in action. Free download or $8 for the print version.
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Gift Membership to Friends of Allen Centennial Garden
This one-year membership provides reciprocal admission to more than 345 botanical gardens across North America; invitation to annual member appreciation events; premier registration for classes, workshops, and events; mailed member updates; and free or discounted classes, programs, and workshops.
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University Housing’s Starbucks Holiday Merch
Want to brighten your Badger’s day this holiday season? We’ve got your covered! We have the perfect drinkware for all types of beverages. And don’t forget to add on a gift card, so your Badger can come back for more!
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New books from the University of Wisconsin Press
Engrossing selections from writers from the Driftless region and across the world, including poetry, short story collections, mystery novels, translated literature and nonfiction, and the long-awaited memoir from longtime UW Director of Bands Mike Leckrone.
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UW Alumni Store
Jump into the season with great gifts. Shop the UW Alumni Store during the holidays to find that “special something” for every special Badger on your list. From festive footwear and jolly jerseys to merry mittens and celebratory sweaters, there’s no shortage of things to make your season bright.
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The Red Shirt
Ring in the holidays with The Red Shirt, 17th Edition, featuring the UW’s fight song slogan — and everyone’s favorite Badger! With 25% of proceeds going to need-based student scholarships courtesy of the Wisconsin Alumni Association, this limited-edition collectible is a must-have for every Badger.
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PBS Wisconsin’s Garden & Green Living Expo Tickets & Merchandise
Wondering what to get the green thumb in your life this holiday season? Celebrate gardening with PBS Wisconsin’s Garden & Green Living Expo tickets and merchandise. This annual three-day community event is set to take place February 7–9, 2025. All proceeds support PBS Wisconsin programming.
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IceCube Cup and Beanie
Winter is coming! Stay warm and stylish this winter with an IceCube fleece beanie while you sip your espresso with a sleek 3-ounce porcelain IceCube demitasse cup.
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All Things Possible: Celebrating 35 Years of Collaboration at Tandem Press
Celebrating Tandem Press’s 35th anniversary, this book includes an essay by Sarah Kirk Hanley outlining how Tandem has continued to prove itself as a leader in the field of contemporary fine art prints. The book features artists Derrick Adams, Jeffrey Gibson, Manabu Ikeda, Judy Pfaff, Alison Saar, and more.
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Catalog: The Prints of David Lynch
The book is a monograph that features reproductions of the 118 monotypes, editioned prints, and photogravures renowned filmmaker and artist David Lynch created during three visits to Tandem Press from 1997 to 1999. A transcribed interview with David Lynch by Kristine McKenna accompanies the images.
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Holiday Wreath Workshop or Kit
Make an awesome holiday with us! In-person and virtual options are available. We will provide you with a variety of evergreen boughs, accent branches, a wire wreath frame, additional wire, and fun things to make it unique. Both options provide a how-to with several techniques for wreath making!
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PBS Wisconsin Virtual Wine Tasting with Rick Steves
Join renowned world traveler Rick Steves for a flight of Italian wine! Whether you’re a seasoned wine connoisseur or just starting your wine journey, you won’t want to miss this unforgettable evening of wine education.
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Holiday 10 Packs to the 2025 Wisconsin Film Festival
Get the film lover in your life the gift of cinema with 10 tickets to the 2025 Wisconsin Film Festival—at $25 off of our regular admission price. This pass will be good for 10 tickets to the festival when tickets go on sale, March 8, 2025!
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Mini Terrace Furniture
The perfect addition to a desk, bookshelf, or mantle, mini Terrace furniture brings summer happiness to every space. Choose from the classic green, yellow, or orange mini chairs and tables, or go for something a little different with the mini red chair and table or limited-edition, mini Terrace chairs
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YAMATO Performance Tickets
Surprise a colleague or loved one with tickets to an extraordinary night of music by Japanese Taiko drumming group YAMATO. On Feb. 22, 2025, your recipient will witness the heart-pounding energy of the ensemble, renowned worldwide for its incredible performances.
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Maple, the Terrace Chairling Plushie
Get ready to be everyone’s favorite gift giver! The Wisconsin Union team has released an adorable, plushie version of the Terrace chair you adore. Meet Maple—the little, green Terrace chairling that’s perfect for your gift recipient’s home or office (or the perfect gift from you to yourself)!
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Your Badger Holiday Headquarters
Make this holiday season unforgettable with the University Book Store! For over 130 years, we’ve been the #1 destination for UW-Madison fans. From cozy Badger apparel to festive gifts, find everything you need to spread Badger cheer. Celebrate the season with us and bring joy to your Wisconsin fan!
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College of Engineering Crest Keychain
Add pride to any backpack or set of keys with the gold UW College of Engineering crest keychain. It’s the perfect way to represent CoE everywhere you go.
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Physics t-shirt, keychain, and sticker
For the first time, Department of Physics gifts are available online! Choose from a student-designed t-shirt in grey or white or a Spherical Cow sticker or keychain (a physics joke that perfectly fits the Dairy State).
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Chazen Musem of Art Gift Shop
Give the gift of art this holiday season! You’ll find gifts inspired by the museum’s collection, beautiful art books, and items from local makers. The selection is unique to the museum and its location on the UW–Madison campus. Please stop in to browse in person during Café hours.