Are you a senior or recent graduate at University of Wisconsin-Superior? Did you know that there is an organization at UWS that puts on events for seniors and alumni that graduated in the last ten years?
Jacket GOLD is a part of the Alumni Association that focuses on connecting and supporting recent graduates. According to the Jacket GOLD webpage, GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) members can, “attend events, volunteer and expand their career and personal network.” They plan events to engage with other alumni and offer support for graduates seeking personal and professional development.
Director of Alumni Relations Heather Thompson said that Jacket GOLD started in 2019, a few years after a Young Alumni Chapter had been created and wanted to increase alumni involvement.
Most events are held locally in Superior, but Thompson said that they are actively looking for more ways to include distance learners. If you have any ideas for remote or hybrid events/activities, reach out to the Alumni Association. Jacket GOLD hosts two larger events each year, the GOLD Rush party and the Jacket Jingle.
Both events are focused around celebrating the graduating class. The GOLD Rush party is held in May, and the Jacket Jingle is in December. Thompson said the first GOLD Rush party was held in 2019. After a break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, events started again in December 2021.
This spring’s GOLD Rush is being held on May 16 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Superior Tavern. Seniors and recent alumni are encouraged to come for food, drinks, games, and giveaways. Attendees are permitted to bring a plus one.