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  • #1440
    ARCOS
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    We are looking into changing what the department gifts the graduating class. Do you give your graduates a gift? If so, what?

    #1441
    ARCOS
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    We give them engraved captains chairs and engraved diploma frames. I am looking to change this as many of our graduates are no longer thrilled about this. Interested to hear what other programs are doing.

    #1442
    ARCOS
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    We give our graduates the captain’s chair and I also get the impression they are not thrilled with these as well but it is a tradition. I would also be interested in what other programs give instead of the chairs.

    #1443
    ARCOS
    Keymaster

    We also give engraved captains chairs and in the past with the chair gave them a framed class photo with their class motto along with a tie or scarf with our department logo on it. This year we are keeping the chairs & tie but replacing the photo with a framed personalized Iowa jerseys for each graduating resident.

    #1444
    ARCOS
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    We give each grad a “Tree of Andry” sculpture. Here is the link:
    https://fineartamerica.com/featured/1-tree-of-andry-douglas-kiburz.html

    The artist is very easy to work with and while he charges a total of $500 each they are super-well packaged to prevent damage.
    I attached a photo.
    ~Laurel

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    #1447
    ARCOS
    Keymaster

    we give them an engraved chair or lamp. We use this company
    https://www.standardchair.com/

    #1449
    ARCOS
    Keymaster

    Don’t forget to update your ARCOS Website profile with a photo and more information. Someone might be looking to connect with you and is not sure that is YOU!
    Have a lovely weekend!!
    ~Laurel

    #1450
    ARCOS
    Keymaster

    We have a sort of non traditional gift. We give out a femur bone that is signed by each of the faculty members and then we put the bone in a glass display case. I always wondered if people liked it or not, and then I was contacted by a former resident who said his was lost in a move and wanted to know if he could pay us to get another one!
    Our Alumni Association also gives the graduates a fleece jacket, hat, and pin upon being inducted into the Alumni Association.

    #1451
    ARCOS
    Keymaster

    The last couple of years we have given the fellows engraved MontBlanc pens.

    #1454
    ARCOS
    Keymaster

    We give ours Pendleton Woolen Mills blankets. We are in Oregon, and there is a Crater Lake one. This year, we will be having them embroidered with the graduates name and date.

    #1457
    ARCOS
    Keymaster

    The graduates receive an engraved chair and may choose the captain’s chair or rocker. The wives are given a monogrammed serving piece chosen by the Chair’s wife.

    I like the alumni gifts Courtney mentioned!

    #1478
    ARCOS
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    The graduates receive a watch that is engraved with UW Ortho, their last name and their year of graduation. This is generally well received.

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