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Graduation Supplies & Gifts

Page address: http://www.mnsu.edu/graduation/supplies.html

Photography

Graduate PortraitFor your convenience, Chappell Graduation Images will be taking individual and family portraits for graduates and their families in the Myers Field House Graduate line-up area (time TBD). See map for location. No appointment is necessary and portrait sittings are free. Chappell will also be taking three candid photographs of you at your Commencement ceremony. One will be prior to you crossing the stage; one will be as you receive your diploma, and the last one will be after you come down the steps from the stage. You will receive separate passport-sized color proofs of these photos in the mail within 5-7 days of the ceremony. Graduates, preregister your email, friends and family email addresses and get $5 off orders of $25 or more. Graduation Images will contact you as soon as your photos are available for online viewing and ordering. You may place orders or obtain answers to questions at www.gradimages.com or 1-800-424-3686. There is no obligation to purchase, and Chappell Graduation Images guarantees complete satisfaction.
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DVD

Available for purchase for guests or graduates: $15.00 each. Each Fall 2009 Commencement ceremony will be filmed and will be available for purchase on a DVD. Graduates, you may purchase a Commencement DVD when you fill out the online Commencement Registration form. Parents, you may also purchase a Commencement DVD online, but please be sure to coordinate with your graduate to avoid duplicate orders. Orders will be mailed approximately 8-10 weeks after graduation.

Commencement Brunch (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.)

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Heritage Room, located in the Centennial Student Union. Relax before (or after) your Commencement ceremony with family and friends at our traditional Commencement Brunch. Cost is $15.75 for adults, $7.25 for children ages 4-12 and free for children 3 and under. Menu: Omelet Station; Roast Top Round with Au Jus and rolls; Marinated Chicken with Rosemary Demi; Roasted Red Potatoes; Vegetable Medley; Pancakes with Maple Syrup; Scrambled Eggs; Bacon; Sausage; Hash Browns; Fruit Trays; Assorted Pastries & Bagels; Assorted Desserts; Beverage Station. Graduates, you may purchase reservations for this event when you fill out your online Commencement registration form. Parents, you may also purchase reservations online but please be sure to coordinate with your graduate to ensure you do not make duplicate reservations.
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Announcements

You may purchase general graduation announcements directly from Barnes and Noble at Minnesota State or you can order announcements, customized with your name, online from National Recognition Products.

Diploma Frames

You may purchase special MSU diploma frames directly from Barnes and Noble at Minnesota State or online from Framing Success.


Class Ring

Womens RingMens ringPride in expression with an official class ring. Each ring features a brilliant, smooth cut, simulated amethyst. The left shank (or side) of the ring displays the flame while the right shank features your 2-digit graduation year. Each ring is available in either sterling silver, 10k gold or 14k gold. To order, call 507-386-7700 ext. 602 or send a request for an order form to: alumni@mnsu.edu.



Alumni Brick

Alumni Plaza and ArchThe Alumni Plaza and Ostrander Bell Tower has become a symbol of remembering the past and embracing the future. A stone arch taken from the historic Old Main Annex complements the tower and further symbolizes the University's history. You can become a permanent part of this historic walkway of University alumni and friends by purchasing an inscription brick. Graduates, you may purchase an Alumni Brick when you fill out the online Commencement Registration form. Parents, you may also purchase an alumni brick online. Bricks are placed in the Alumni Plaza during Homecoming.