A small matter for the observant

Very observant. Something awaits you.

Close the trunkA closed antique travel trunk with a wax-sealed envelope resting on its lid.A little something, left especially for the observant.03 / A discoveryYou noticed the broomstick.A broomstick certainly has its uses, but first-year students aren’t permitted to bring their own.Someone seems to have left a trunk for you. Perhaps you should take a look inside.Lift the lid & discover your wordSelect the trunk or this invitation to open it.
Inside the trunk, a broomstick bears a tag reading NIMBUS, beside a letter congratulating the observant reader.
A word worth remembering. A little mystery still to come.

The reward / Yours to discover

A small reward for a closer look.

You found the extra item. Now you have a word to take with you.

YOUR MAGICAL WORDNIMBUS

Visiting Samford?
Present NIMBUS when making your purchase.

Shopping online?
Include NIMBUS in your order notes. Open your cart before checkout to add the word.

A mystery gift may find its way to you.

One mystery gift per customer, with purchase, while stocks last. Available during Spring 2026.

The best discoveries rarely announce themselves.