Bridgette Sieffert '21

B.C.E, M.S.E.C.E. '21 and '22 (College of Science and Engineering)Alumni Association Member About GraduateTheUGraduateTheU is a small business owned by a Bridgette Sieffert and her family, all University of Minnesota Alumni. Huge board game enthusiasts, they've been playing games together forever and were inspired to create a game of that captures and reflects their love of the University. GraduateTheU-Twin Cities Edition was several years in the making but came to life from this desire. Game play and content is designed to mimic student life at the University of Minnesota, allowing alumni to relive nostalgic experiences and prospective students and their families to learn about campus life and favorite places. As sole owners of the start-up business, they were heavily involved in the development of our product from start to finish. From designing the board game layout, to researching the fun facts on game cards, to assembling and packaging each game by hand, this has been a once in a