Oxy GOLD

Oxy GOLD stands for Graduates Of the Last Decade and currently comprises the classes of 1998 through 2007. Its mission is to create a community for young alumni of Occidental, serve the needs of these graduates, and strengthen their relationship with the College.

Events

MAY

OBA & Oxy GOLD Wine Tasting
Tuesday, May 13, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
redwhite + bluezz
70 S. Raymond Avenue 91105
Pasadena, CA

The Occidental Business Associates and the Graduates of the Last Decade are co-hosting their first annual wine tasting mixer at Pasadena's red white + bluezz restaurant. Delicious appetizers and wine will be flowing as alumni mingle, mix business with pleasure, and enjoy a live jazz ensemble in the private patio. Come join the festivities, and bring a batch of business cards to share with your new networking contacts. Oxy GOLD price of $35 includes unlimited appetizers and one glass of wine or a flight of 3 tastes. RSVP online by May 9. Please bring cash or check (made payable to Occidental College) when you arrive at the event.

Class of 2007 One-Year Reunion
Saturday, May 17, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Colorado Wine Company

Re-live (or live) your old college days and celebrate the Class of 2007 One-Year Reunion. Come by for wine and appetizers in Eagle Rock, then meet up with your almost-graduated and out-of-town friends for dinner afterwards. Appetizers provided by the Alumni Association. A very small number of Commencement tickets are still available: if you would like one, make sure to come to the reunion before they're gone! We look forward to seeing you on May 17. RSVP online by May 16.

*Got a great idea for an event? Email Alissa Graunke '06 at agraunke@oxy.edu

News

  • On April 19, 125 alumni and friends came to Los Angeles' west side to listen to a truly varied show featuring Oxy alumni. Everything from rock & roll to electronica was played for the enthusiastic audience.

  • On November 14, 30 young alumni in the Bay Area gathered for happy hour at Maya restaurant in San Francisco's Financial District. The event was well-attended, and alumni enjoyed seeing old friends and making new ones. Photos online.

  • On November 3, close to 200 Oxy GOLD alumni partied at Senor Fish after the Tigers won the Homecoming football game. The fiesta gets bigger each year! In 2008, Senor Fish will have built a new patio so we'll be able to accomodate even more young alumni.

  • On October 6, 2007, 10 young alumni and 3 seniors attended our first-ever Young Alumni Career Workshop led by alumnae industry professionals. Each participant took a step forward in their career development with sessions on Career Mapping, Networking, and Interviewing. Each participant also left with several contacts for pursuing their careers, provided by other attendees and workshop leaders.

  • On May 19, 2007, 40 members of the Class of 2006 reunited at Eagle Rock's Colorado Wine Company.  Lots of people were in town for graduation, which meant that friends who hadn't seen each other for a year were able to catch up.

  • On May 4, 2007, 35 OCLAA and Oxy GOLD alumni went to the Freddie 35er bar in Old Town Pasadena for a pre-Cinco de Mayo bash.  We had the entire bottom floor to ourselves, which included our own bartender, music, snacks, and pool tables.  Lots of old friends reconnected, and everyone made plans for watching the big fight the next night!

  • On February 24, 2007, 30 young alumni headed over to the Boe lounge in Beverly Hills for a cocktail party featuring "Tigertinis," "The Campus Road," and "The Eagle Rock Margarita."  We saw lots of new faces and enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere complete with fireplace, candles, and comfortable leather couches.

  • On November 4, 2006, we had our annual Greek Reunion at the All Star Lanes of Eagle Rock.  Alumni from nearly all the Greek houses came for some bowling and memories.