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2016 Academic Gift Guide

I'm married to an academic and have learned to appreciate the eccentricities of academics over the years. Whether your favorite academic is a sleep deprive graduate student or a quirky professor, these gift ideas cover the whole group. Take a look through these gifts and find one that will brighten up an office or make them laugh.

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Teaching
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Humor

Piled Higher and Deeper PhD Comics Collection

Piled Higher and Deeper: A Graduate Student Comic Strip Collection

Under Ten Dollars
Under $10
Piled Higher and Deeper: A Graduate Student Comic Strip Collection
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PhD Taking Your BS to a New Level

PhD. Taking your BS to a new level – Coffee Mug By Heaven Creations 11 oz -Funny Inspirational and sarcasm

Under Ten Dollars
Under $10
PhD. Taking your BS to a new level - Coffee Mug  By Heaven Creations 11 oz -Funny Inspirational and sarcasm
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PhD Survivor

Men's Ph.D. Candidate

Under Twenty Dollars
Under $20
Men's Ph.D. Candidate
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Office

Reading Glasses Holder

Festival Sale – SouvNear 6″ Witty Wooden Spectacle Holder – Wood Nose Premium Quality Eyeglass Holder / Spectacle Display Stand – Desktop Accessory Unique and Funny Gift Ideas

Under Five Dollars
Under $5
Festival Sale - SouvNear 6" Witty Wooden Spectacle Holder - Wood Nose Premium Quality Eyeglass Holder / Spectacle Display Stand - Desktop Accessory Unique and Funny Gift Ideas
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Wireless Mobile Scanner

Fujitsu ScanSnap iX100 Wireless Mobile Scanner

Fujitsu ScanSnap iX100 Wireless Mobile Scanner
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Easel Document Holder

Easel Document Holders, Adjustable, 10 x 2 x 14 Inches, Black

Under Ten Dollars
Under $10
Easel Document Holders, Adjustable, 10 x 2 x 14 Inches, Black
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Ergonomic Keyboard

Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard for Business

Under One Hundred Dollars
Under $100
Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard for Business
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Dictation Software

Dragon Premium 13.0, Student/Teacher Edition [Download]

Under One Hundred Dollars
Under $100
Dragon Premium 13.0, Student/Teacher Edition [Download]
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Electric Kettle

Hamilton Beach 40865 Glass Electric Kettle, 1.7-Liter

Under Twenty Dollars
Under $20
Hamilton Beach 40865 Glass Electric Kettle, 1.7-Liter
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Office Espresso Maker

Nespresso Inissia Espresso Maker, Black

Under One Hundred Dollars
Under $100
Nespresso Inissia Espresso Maker, Black
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Easy Touch Hole Punch

Swingline 3 Hole Punch, Desktop, Punches 2-7 Holes, LightTouch, High Capacity, 20 Sheets

Under Twenty Dollars
Under $20
Swingline 3 Hole Punch, Desktop, Punches 2-7 Holes, LightTouch, High Capacity, 20 Sheets
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Easy Touch Stapler

Swingline Stapler, Optima 40, Compact, Low Force, 40 Sheets, Black/Silver

Under Twenty Dollars
Under $20
Swingline Stapler, Optima 40, Compact, Low Force, 40 Sheets, Black/Silver
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Dimmable LED Desk Lamp

TaoTronics Dimmable LED Desk Lamp

Under Twenty Dollars
Under $50
TaoTronics Dimmable LED Desk Lamp
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Bose Wave Music System

Bose Wave Music System IV – Platinum Silver

Bose Wave Music System IV - Platinum Silver
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Teaching

Premium Red Gel Ink Pens

Pilot G2 Retractable Premium Gel Ink Roller Ball Pens, Fine Point, Red Ink, Dozen Box

Under Ten Dollars
Under $10
Pilot G2 Retractable Premium Gel Ink Roller Ball Pens, Fine Point, Red Ink, Dozen Box
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Deluxe Chalk Holder

Deluxe Chalk Keeper Holder

Under Five Dollars
Under $5
Deluxe Chalk Keeper Holder
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Dustless Colored Chalk

Sargent Art 66-2010 12-Count Colored Dustless Chalk

Under Five Dollars
Under $5
Sargent Art 66-2010 12-Count Colored Dustless Chalk
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Retractable Dry Erase Markers

EXPO Click Low-Odor Dry Erase Retractable Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 3-Count

Under Five Dollars
Under $5
EXPO Click Low-Odor Dry Erase Retractable Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 3-Count
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Slide Advancer and Laser Pointer

Logitech Wireless Presenter R400, Presentation Wireless Presenter with Laser Pointer

Under Twenty Dollars
Under $50
Logitech Wireless Presenter R400, Presentation Wireless Presenter with Laser Pointer
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Bookends

Katana Magnetic Bookends

Mustard Katana Bookends – Magnetic Decorative Bookends with Samurai Sword Design

Under Twenty Dollars
Under $20
Mustard Katana Bookends - Magnetic Decorative Bookends with Samurai Sword Design
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Dramatic Bookends

Fred & Friends THE END Dramatic Bookends

Under Ten Dollars
Under $10
Fred & Friends THE END Dramatic Bookends
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Super Hero Bookend

AD101 – “Book & Hero” – Black Metal Superhero Bookend, Unique Bookends, Gifts for Geeks, Gifts for Book Lovers, Cool Book Stopper

Under Twenty Dollars
Under $50
AD101 - "Book & Hero" - Black Metal Superhero Bookend, Unique Bookends, Gifts for Geeks, Gifts for Book Lovers, Cool Book Stopper
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Agate Bookends

Crystal Allies Gallery: Pair of Small Polished Agate Geode Halves Bookends w/ Authentic Crystal Allies Stone Card – 1lb to 3lb

Under Twenty Dollars
Under $20
Crystal Allies Gallery: Pair of Small Polished Agate Geode Halves Bookends w/ Authentic Crystal Allies Stone Card - 1lb to 3lb
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