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Robert M. La Follette
School of Public Affairs
1225 Observatory Drive
Madison, WI 53706

Telephone: 608.262.3581
Fax: 608.265.3233

Last updated:
August 18, 2011

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Students organize silent auction at 2009 alumni reception

The La Follette School Student Association's silent auction at the 2009 reception for alumni and friends of the school features the baskets listed below. In addition, partcipants can pay $5 to pick a blind item from a gift tree. These items range in value from $5 to $15 and include gift certificates to Buffalo Wild Wings, D.P. Dough and Sunroom Cafe. More on reception

Pamper Yourself: Pamper yourself with donated gifts from Mimosa Books & Gifts and Little Luxuries.

This basket includes:

Red Cherie hand lotion & soap
Hot/Cold Herb pack

Retail value: $60
Minimum bid: $15

Bike Lovers: Get that light you always wanted and couldn’t afford, and choose your favorite back accessory, courtesy of Williamson Bikes.

This basket includes:

Rechargeable bike light
$20 Gift Certificate to Williamson Bikes

Retail value: $50
Minimum bid: $10

Rest & Relax: Kick back and enjoy some light policy reading while enjoying a beverage in a La Follette School Mug.

This basket, donated by A Room of One’s Own, Vic’s Popcorn, and the La Follette School Student Association, includes:

The Practical Progressive by Erica Payne
The Return of Depression Economics by Paul Krugman
La Follette School mug
La Follette School window sticker
Bag Vic’s popcorn

Retail value: $60
Minimum bid price: $15

Go Wisconsin!: Show your support for the Badgers by wearing this Sconnie sweatshirt and sipping your favorite beverage in a La Follette School mug.

This basket, donated by Underground Printing and the La Follette School Student Association, includes:

Sconnie sweatshirt (size M but is exchangeable for another size)
La Follette School mug
La Follette School window sticker

Retail value: $50
Minimum bid price: $10

A Night Out: Enjoy a glass of wine before heading out to spend a night out at the Overture Center.

This basket, courtesy of the Overture Center, includes:

Two tickets to a limited choice of Overture Center shows
Bottle of wine

Retail value: $60
Minimum bid price: $15

Enjoy an Old Fashioned: Enjoy an Old Fashioned or two at the Old Fashioned while showing support for your favorite team.

This basket, courtesy of the Old Fashioned and Underground Printing, includes:

$25 gift certificate to the Old Fashioned
Sconnie T-shirt (size M but is exchangeable for another size)
La Follette School mug

Retail value: $35
Minimum bid price: $10

For the Stylish Professional: Carry your laptop to work or class in style in ’09 with this Vera Bradley laptop bag.

Retail value: $80
Minimum bid price: $20

Pig Out: Enjoy a high-class and infamous Pig Dinner served by La Follette student Jonathan Hunter. Be sure to read the New York Times write-up about the event.

This basket, courtesy of Jonathan Hunter, includes:

Tickets for two to a Pig Dinner (March 6, location TBD in Madison)

Retail value: $120
Minimum bid price: $30

Pig Out: Enjoy a high-class and infamous Pig Dinner served by La Follette student Jonathan Hunter. Be sure to read the New York Times write-up about the event.

This basket, courtesy of Jonathan Hunter, includes:

Tickets for two to a Pig Dinner (March 6, location TBD in Madison)

Retail value: $120
Minimum bid price: $30