Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) Leadership Group


The Graduates of the Last Decade, or GOLD Leadership Group, advocates for the interests of recent University of Iowa graduates and welcomes alumni who earned a degree within the past 10 years.

VISION AND OBJECTIVES

The GOLD Leadership Group develops and strengthens the bond between recent alumni and the University of Iowa by:

  • Advocating for the interests and needs of recent graduates
  • Offering strategies to increase awareness and support from recent graduates
  • Promoting and participating in university activities and programming
  • Educating fellow alumni on the mission, goals, and initiatives of the University of Iowa Center for Advancement

Expectations

Members of the GOLD Leadership Group agree to the following:

  • Serve for a term of three years
  • Attend biannual meetings either in-person or via conference call
  • Actively participate in group functions by providing feedback, sharing information, expressing opinions, brainstorming, and voting
  • Participate in quarterly conference calls in between the biannual meetings
  • Support philanthropic efforts by giving back time, talents, or resources each year of membership service
  • Stay updated on university news and quarterly publications
  • Reflect the University of Iowa Center for Advancement core values

Stay Connected

To learn more about other ways to get involved with the University of Iowa, check out additional Iowa Alumni Networks and volunteer opportunities.

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Iowa Music School alumni Kara Santos and Kira Wharton are part of "The President's Own" United States Marine Band. "The President's Own" United States Marine Band performs during the inauguration of President Joe Biden on January 20, 2021. Photo credit: United States Marine Band A flutist and music librarian ? both University of Iowa School of Music graduates ? participated in the inauguration celebration of President Joe Biden. Flutist Gunnery Sergeant Kara Santos (01MA, 05DMA) and Librarian Master Sergeant Kira Wharton (95MA, 97DMA) are members of "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, which performed "Hail to the Chief" and accompanied Lady Gaga during the national anthem at the inauguration on January 20. Gunnery Sgt. Santos is originally from Iowa City and earned her master's degree in 2001 and doctorate in flute performance in 2005 from the UI. Before joining the Marine Band, she performed as principal flute for the Quad City Symphony in Davenport, Iowa, and for the Evansville Philharmonic in Indiana. Librarian Master Sergeant Wharton earned a master's degree in music history in 1995 and a doctor of musical arts in 1997 from the UI. During the inauguration, she managed the music sheets and remained on the platform with the band during the ceremony. In her role, she regularly prepares music for performances and assists with maintaining the music library. "The President's Own" United States Marine Band was founded in 1798 and has performed for every U.S. president since John Adams. Its mission is to provide music for the President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. University of Iowa School of Music graduate Kara Santos plays the flute during President Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20, 2021. Photo credit: United States Marine Band

Iowa alumni with shared connections are invited to join an affinity group. Some of these organizations are an extension of student interests, like Alumni Band or Dance Marathon Alumni Group.

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