GradFest '09 Exhibitors Include:
Academic Apparel
- Bachelor Gowns
- Master Gowns & Hoods
- Doctoral Gowns & Hoods
- Minnesota Centenary Gown
Academic Stoles—Pride Sash
Celebrate your graduation in style with one of our unique sashes to commemorate your graduation. Select from traditional or ethnic patterns.
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association congratulates you on your upcoming graduation! Our gift to you is a one-year complimentary membership. Stop by the Alumni Association booth at GradFest to discover your member rewards and to receive a full size padfolio (while supplies last). As a member you will enjoy benefits including money saving discounts; special access to programs and events; and a subscription to Minnesota magazine. We hope you enjoy being a member and an ambassador for the University. Hats off to you! There will also be representatives available from Marsh and Liberty Mutual to speak with you about alumni rates on home, renters, car, and short-term medical insurance programs. Complimentary membership for all graduates. Free professional padfolion for graduating students (while supplies last).
Apple Computer
Check out the latest technology available to help enjoy life after graduation. Take advantage of special educational pricing before you graduate.
Argosy University/Twin Cities
Argosy University offers graduate degree programs in psychology (The Minnesota School of Professional Psychology), Business and Education as well as associate level degree programs in health sciences.
Balfour—U of M College Rings
Select a lasting symbol of your accomplishment from the official University of Minnesota ring collection. Stop by GradFest for special event pricing and enter to win a class ring—one ring awarded each day!
Bindery
University of Minnesota thesis binding information
Catering by Lunds & Byerly's
Complete catering service from drop off to full service. We can arrange everything from food rentals, flowers, ice sculptures and music too. Tents, theme parties, specialty graduation cakes and complete menu planning.
Chappell Graduation Images
Stop by for a free portrait sitting. We supply the
cap & gown, you supply the smile.
Diploma Frames
See the complete collection of U of M diploma frames featuring beautiful hardwoods with distinctive matting for all of your diploma preservation and presentation needs.
Education Advisory Services
Personalized graduation admission counseling and application assistance. Career counseling for recent graduates.
Educational Service Center
Our organization recruites teachers directly for KoreaPoly School in South Korea. The applicant must be a US or Canadian citizen and ahve at least a bachelor's degree. We are looking for recent U of M graduates to teach in the summer and fall of 2009.
Family Means Consumer Credit Counseling Service
Family Means Consumer Credit Counseling Service is a non-profit agency providing free counseling and education related to money management, credit, debts, and smart consumerism. We'll have tip sheets related to spending, saving, budgeting, managing credit, identity theft, and working with creditors. Our financial counselors will be available to answer your questions and address your concerns. Find out how to get a free copy of your credit report.
GLBTA Program
Information on the Lavender Celebration for graduating students, and on joining the GLBTA Alumni Network.
Gold Pass
Check out the U of M's online job resource center. Bring your resume to GradFest and let the career experts review it for you.
Graduation Announcements
Spell out your success with a personalized U of M graduation announcement. Place your order at GradFest for guaranteed commencement delivery. View your options online.
Graduation Gifts from CSI
Quality graduation gifts and collectibles. Gold medallion collection watches, clocks,jewelry, and unique crystal glass wear. Stop by to complete your graduation wish list.
Health Partners
Health Partners offers affordable health insurance plans for students, recent graduates and families. Visit us at GradFest--we can answer your questions and help you find a plan that works best for you! And, it's easy to get a quick quote and apply online at healthpartners.com/individual.
JanSport
Check out the latest in campus fashions from JanSport including the latest in alumni fashions.
Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions
Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions is the worldwide leader in test preparation services. We offer preparation programs for the admissions tests for medical school (MCAT), law school (LSAT), business school (GMAT), graduate school (GRE), and several more. We also provide outstanding teaching opportunities. If you've been successful on standardized tests in the past, you can help others to succeed. Our teachers and tutors, using Kaplan's proven curriculum, inspire students to practice and get them ready for Test Day!
Learning Abroad Center
The U of M's comprehensive resource for intern, work, volunteer, teaching English and travel experiences abroad.
Minnesota Daily
A yearbook for the U?! Not quite, but for the first time in the history of the University of Minnesota, the Minnesota Daily will be publishing a graduation issue with yearbook-like components, including: student group profiles; parent shout-outs; outstanding campus leadership awards; and gradlines. There is no better way to leave your mark than by including yourself, peers and student groups in this special issue which will reach 35,000 students, staff, and faculty. Visit us at GradFest ’09 to purchase gradlines (2 for 50 words; $6 for 50 words and a picture) and to learn more about how you can leave your mark.
Princeton Review
The Princeton Review is the nation's leader in preparation
and private tutoring for the GMAT, GRE, LSAT, and MCAT.
Sam's Club
Available exclusively to college students! For $40 you'll receive all the benefits of an advantage membership plus, we'll kick start your savings with a $15.00 gift card at sign up.
Serve Minnesota/AmeriCorps in Minnesota
Join AmeriCorps and jump start your career by tackling tough community problems, gaining valuable employment skills, earning money for college and making a difference in your community. Names one of the top entry-level jobs in the U.S. by the Princeton Review, AmeriCorps has an opportunity that fits your interests and skills.
Student Financial Collections
Students who received student loans while attending the U of M are required to attend an exit interview before leaving. At the interview, you will learn about your rights and responsibilities.Take care of this important task at GradFest.
Sutters Mill
Check out our extensive selection of U of M graduation gifts.
TCF Bank
Don't let your U Card benefits disappear after graduation. Visit TCF and at GradFest and learn how to keep your benefits active.
US Federal
U.S. Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial institution providing the Twin Cities community with competitive rates and a variety of financial products and services.
Village Green Companies
Village Green manages six luxury apartments in the Minneapolis area offering contemporary amenities, new apartment finishes, money-saving programs, and social networking opportunities. Visit us at GradFest for waived application fee ($16), and reduced deposit ($350 savings), and drawing for additional gift cards from local merchants.
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