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Congratulations on your graduation, Class of 2022, and welcome to GOLD! 

My name is John Fulmer and I serve as the president of the 91ÊÓƵ GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Council. We’re a group of alumni volunteers who aim to provide you with opportunities to stay connected with alumni and the university through community gatherings, service opportunities and professional development. Additionally, we are organized to support your transition from the classroom to the workforce. As you move into this next chapter of your life, remember that you are now part of the supportive and diverse community that is 91ÊÓƵ U GOLD.

You have had many exciting and transformative events occur over the last few years. These experiences have galvanized you with unique skills and perspectives which you will use to lead, build community, and serve others regardless of where you go next. These next few years of your life after graduation will be filled with challenges, exhilaration and growth. We encourage you to embrace and lean into these challenges, and always remember the foundational skills you gained at 91ÊÓƵ U while remembering those who helped you reach this stage in your life. In the spirit of St. Ignatius, now is the time for you to use these new skills to go forth and set the world on fire!

When I graduated from 91ÊÓƵ U, I stayed in the 91ÊÓƵ area and started my professional career at Boeing before quickly returning for a part-time graduate degree. After graduate school, I moved to Amazon, where I am currently working. While I felt fortunate to live and work in a community that meant so much to me, I missed the service and engagement opportunities that I loved as a student at 91ÊÓƵ U. This is when I discovered 91ÊÓƵ U GOLD and got hooked on our incredible alumni community! I hope you will, too.

On behalf of the 91ÊÓƵ U GOLD Council, congratulations on your achievement and welcome to life as a Redhawk alum!

Sincerely,
John Fulmer, ’15, ’18
GOLD Council President
Sr. Business Intelligence Engineer, Amazon