Skip the mall, find holiday gifts at Duke stores

posted December 2nd, 2009

With the holiday season here, Duke community members searching for the perfect gift don’t need to travel far – Duke features one of the top five campus stores in the country.

Duke University Stores stocks plenty of unique products for any taste or style – even furry pets. So, what better way to spread Duke cheer than with a Duke collectible like a 4-foot tall removable vinyl wall graphic of the Blue Devil or Coach K?

“There are so many gift possibilities at Duke for people of all tastes that faculty and staff are sure to find something friends or family would enjoy among the tens of thousands products we sell,” said Jim Wilkerson, director of trademark licensing and stores operations. “With such a wide selection right on campus, it’s a big convenience for employees to get some shopping done.” 

Here are some items in the Bryan Center’s University Store that caught the attention of Working@Duke. But don’t stop here. Go to dukestores.duke.edu for more clothes and products.

Mini Duke Chapel and Cameron Indoor Stadium sculptures
$69.95 and $95, respectively

If you or someone you know can’t get enough of Duke, why not bring part of the university home? Each sculpture is a detailed replica of the iconic Duke buildings, down to the stained glass windows of the Chapel and championship banners hanging in Cameron.

Duke BlueDevilhead
$29.95

These foam caps are becoming a staple of college athletic events around the country and sit atop your head, keeping it warm at Duke athletic events. Buying from the University Stores also saves you $5 compared
to foamheads.com.

Spirit Fingerz gloves
$19.95

These one-size-fits-all gloves feature mini pom-poms at the end of each finger – perfect for any Duke fan looking to add more pep to their cheers.

School House Tote
$45

Founded by Duke alumna Rachel Weeks, School House is a “people friendly” collegiate outfitter that only makes clothes and accessories through a factory in Sri Lanka that pays its workers a living wage. Sales of products help to support the factory.

Duke felt pennant
$4.95

A perfect decoration that hangs just about anywhere – office, home or inside your car. While the University Store features pennants of all the ACC member schools, there are a few versions of Duke pennants, including one with a basketball and another with the university shield.

— By Bryan Roth
Writer, Office of Communication Services