Gopher Gifts

Birthday Cakes

To celebrate a birthday or any other special event, parents can call on University Dining Services (UDS). UDS will deliver a half-sheet cake (serving as many as 48 people), or a quarter-sheet (serving about 24), and they'll send along plates, napkins, and forks. Cakes come in a variety of flavors and decorations. For more information and prices, see www1.umn.edu/dining/cakes.html.

Deliveries to residence halls or on-campus locations are free. Students who live off campus can also receive cake deliveries, but UDS will charge a $10 delivery fee for off-campus addresses.

To order, call 612-624-7173 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. Payment can be made by credit card or check. Be sure to place your order at least three days before the delivery date.




Care Packages

Let your student know you care with Care Packages from the Gopher Express. Care packages start at $17.99 plus tax.

The Gopher Spirit Package ($22.99 plus tax) includes special selections to help fire up students for the school year or the next athletic event. Coca-Cola, Quaker Snack Mix, Act II Microwave Popcorn, Rold Gold Pretzels, Lays Chips, Deluxe Mixed Nuts, Snickers Minis, Swedish Fish, Nutter Butter Bites, Maroon & Gold Truffles, a Megaphone and Pom-Poms.

Other packages include a Morning Survival Kit, Cup of Comfort, Double Take (for your student and a roommate), and more! Packages can be customized. For more information, see the Gopher Express Web page or call 612-624-8603.



Gift Certificates, Semester Passes, and Bowling Party Packages

Goldy's Gameroom in Coffman Memorial Union and the Gopher Spot in the St. Paul Student Center offer gift certificates for bowling as well as several unique Bowling Party Packages to celebrate your student's birthday, award, or any other occasion. A bowling gift certificate will provide bowling for a student and a friend; the parties are designed for up to 10 participants.

Bowling Gift Certificate
Bowling gift certificates are available for $20.

Bowling and Billiards Semester Pass
The semester pass is $105. For more information, see www.coffman.umn.edu/goldys/pass.php.

Bowling Party
Party host
1.5 hours of bowling on two lanes
Bowling shoes
Two pizzas (16" pizzas)
Unlimited fountain soda
Birthday cake
Decorations, balloons, and tableware
Price: $230

More packages available online at www.coffman.umn.edu/goldys/birthdays.php. For reservations, please contact Steph at 612-625-7707.

Note: Prices may change. Please check for current rates when you order.



Gopher Gear

To mark special occasions or simply brighten a cloudy day, parents can order a balloon bouquet or send a University sweatshirt, t-shirt, hat, or gift item from the U of M Bookstores.

With gifts starting as low as $1 to $2 (pompons, gopher teeth, window decals, coasters, and water bottles), you can fill a bag with University treats to be delivered to your student's residence hall or apartment. The Bookstores' Web site includes photos and descriptions of dozens of items.

To shop via Internet, the Bookstores Web site is www.bookstore.umn.edu. To place a phone order, call 800-551-UOFM or (in the Twin Cities) 612-625-6000.



Balloon Bouquet

A balloon bouquet can be delivered to your student's residence hall, apartment, or on-campus job site.



Gift Certificate for Mini Courses

You can give your student a gift certificate for classes sponsored by the Twin Cities Student Unions. Mini Courses have between 6-10 participants, which makes them an easy place for students to learn something fun and meet new people. Parents can also sign up for these classes with their student. Classes are offered in the visual arts, music, crafts, and dance. Call 612-624-4636 for more information or to register, or check out their Web site for current classes at www.coffman.umn.edu/minicourses/.



Note: Prices listed above are subject to change.