Golden Anteater Society

Welcome!

The UC Irvine Alumni Association is proud to introduce the Golden Anteater Society — a special place where alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago know they have a home within the Anteater family. Here, we celebrate lasting friendships, honor our shared history and provide a meaningful community of belonging for all Golden Anteaters. 

For many, UC Irvine is more than a campus—it’s where lifelong bonds were formed and cherished memories continue to connect us. For others, this may be the perfect moment to reconnect with classmates and your beloved university. 

On this site, you’ll find up-to-date information, opportunities to explore our Levels of Belonging, and ways to engage with fellow Golden Anteaters. Connect with us on Facebook, or join our interest list to stay informed about upcoming activities and gatherings. 

This is your Golden Anteater home. This is where you belong—welcome!

OUR MISSION

The Golden Anteater Society brings together UC Irvine alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago. The Society enables our members to reconnect, engage with the UC Irvine community, attend exclusive events and explore the ever-evolving campus we once called home.

OUR VISION

Golden Anteater Society – uniting UC Irvine alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago to foster lifelong connection, pride and involvement. Celebrating their legacy and providing meaningful opportunities for engagement, the Society strengthens the bond between alumni, the university and the broader community while championing UCI’s mission of teaching, research and service.

Levels of Belonging

If you graduated from UC Irvine 50 or more years ago, you’re already part of an elite group of trailblazing Anteaters—and your legacy is worth celebrating! The Golden Anteater Society brings that pride to life with special levels of belonging that invite you to reconnect, be recognized, renew your connection to campus and relive the unforgettable spirit of your UCI journey.

Contact us at ucireunions@uci.edu if you are interested in learning more about your place of belonging. 

GOLDEN ANTEATER

  • Golden Welcome Greeting
  • Social Media invitations
  • BrightCrowd (digital yearbook) opportunity
  • Invitations to Golden Anteater Gatherings

    UC Irvine alumni who graduated 50+ years ago.

GOLDEN ANTEATER SOCIETY MEMBER

  • All Golden Anteater benefits, plus
  • Golden Anteater Society Newsletter
  • Invitations to Exclusive Events

    A Golden Anteater who has been formally inducted into the society by attending an in-person or virtual induction society. They are presented with an official certificate and Golden Anteater Society pin.

GOLDEN ANTEATER SOCIETY FELLOW

  • All Golden Anteater Society Member benefits, plus 
  • Thank You Letter and VIP Event Invitations 
  • Golden Anteater Society Fellow-Branded Gift
  • Lanyard name badge ribbon stating Fellow  
  • Name listed on website in the Fellow category**

    ** To be placed on website in late fall.

    A formally inducted society member with a UCIAA Life Membership or higher. 

GOLDEN ANTEATER SOCIETY LAUREATE

  • Congratulations letter and VIP Event Invitations
  • Golden Anteater Society Newsletter
  • Golden Anteater Society Lanyard
  • Lanyard name badge ribbon stating Laureate
  • Name listed on website in the Laureate category**

    Graduated 50 or more years ago and is a Lauds and Laurels recipient.

    This is a special honorary designation, as the Lauds and Laurels award is limited to alumni who have already received that honor.
    ** To be placed on website in late fall.

  • Golden Welcome Greeting
  • Social Media invitations
  • BrightCrowd (digital yearbook) opportunity
  • Invitations to Golden Anteater Gatherings
  • All Golden Anteater benefits, plus 
  • Golden Anteater Society Newsletter 
  • Invitations to Exclusive Events 
  • All Golden Anteater Society Member benefits, plus 
  • Thank You Letter and VIP Event Invitations 
  • Golden Anteater Society Fellow-Branded Gift
  • Lanyard name badge ribbon stating Fellow  
  • Name listed on website under Fellow category ** 
  •  
  • Congratulations letter and VIP Event Invitations
  • Golden Anteater Society Newsletter
  • Golden Anteater Society Lanyard
  • Lanyard name badge ribbon stating Laureate
  • Name listed on website under Laureate category ** 

Golden Anteater

Graduated 50+ years ago

  • Golden Welcome Greeting  
  • Social Media invitations  
  • BrightCrowd (digital yearbook) opportunity  
  • Invitations to Golden Anteater Gatherings 

Golden Anteater Society Member

A Golden Anteater who has been formally inducted.*  

  • All Golden Anteater benefits, plus 
  • Golden Anteater Society Newsletter 
  • Invitations to Exclusive Events 

Golden Anteater Society Fellow 

A formally inducted society member with a UCIAA life membership or higher 

  • All Golden Anteater Society Member benefits, plus 
  • Thank You Letter and VIP Event Invitations 
  • Golden Anteater Society Fellow-Branded Gift
  • Lanyard name badge ribbon stating Fellow  
  • Name listed on website under Fellow category ** 

Golden Anteater Society Laureate 

This is a special honorary designation, as the Lauds and Laurels award is limited to alumni who have already received that honor. 

Graduated 50 or more years ago and is a Lauds and Laurels recipient.

*Induction into the Golden Anteater Society is a special in-person or virtual gathering where recipients are welcomed into the society and presented with an official certificate and Golden Anteater Society pin.

  • Congratulations letter and VIP Event Invitations 
  • Golden Anteater Society Newsletter 
  • Golden Anteater Society Lanyard 
  • Lanyard name badge ribbon stating Laureate 
  • Name listed on website under Laureate category ** 

         ** To be placed on website in late fall.

Upcoming Events

Oct. 12 - Golden Anteater Society Celebration Luncheon

Join us for a meaningful celebration honoring 60 years of UC Irvine excellence and the proud alumni who helped shape it.

Whether you're a new Golden Anteater inductee or have already received your pin, you're warmly invited to reunite, reminisce, and reconnect with fellow alumni during this special campus celebration.

JOIN THE CELEBRATION

Nov. 23 - Golden Anteater Gathering: Claire Trevor School of the Arts Musical - Little Women

Opening UC Irvine Drama's 60th season, Little Women brings Louisa May Alcott's classic to life, following the March sisters as they navigate love, loss, and self-discovery.

This musical celebrates family, storytelling, and the resilience of young women chasing their dreams. Golden Anteaters enjoy a special director's talk for added insight and connection.

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW

Sept. 13 - Anteaters in Service Day

Anteaters in Service Day is your chance to team up with fellow alumni and give back to our communities. Golden Anteaters will gather in Santa Ana at Dreams for Schools, helping build STEM Kits that spark creativity and inspire the next generation of innovators.

Not in Orange County? Take part in a regional project near you or consider becoming a regional ambassador to help plan one next year. Together, we can make a difference—Anteater style!

JOIN OUR PROJECT

Past Events and Photos

BrightCrowd- Digital Reunion Book

Founding UC Irvine alumni classes 1975 and earlier are invited to share life updates, cherished memories, accomplishments and photos within an exclusive closed group dedicated to founding alumni on BrightCrowd’s digital reunion yearbook. Join the excitement!

JOIN BRIGHTCROWD

Special Thank You to Our Committee Members

Peter Bowler ’74 

Christine Cameron ’74 

Steve Capps ’69 

Christine Duranceau ’71, Ph.D. ’77 

Nancy Garafalo ’69 

Neil Gleason ’71 

Kathy Houts Miller ’69 

Marianne Schnaubelt ’69, MBA ’82 

Donna Stapleton ’69 

Greg Vacca ’71 

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Stay connected and let us know you’re interested — click the button below, fill out the Golden Anteater Society interest form and be a part of the celebration of UC Irvine’s first generations of alumni.  

JOIN THE INTEREST LIST

Resources and Contact Info

Email us: ucireunions@uci.edu

Facebook Group 

Calisphere   

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UCI

Anteater Magazine  

UC Irvine News for Neighbors  

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Facebook Group 

Calisphere   

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UCI

Anteater Magazine  

UC Irvine News for Neighbors  

ucireunions@uci.edu  

Facebook Group 
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Calisphere  
https://calisphere.org/UCI/items/?q= 

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UCI 
https://ce.uci.edu/olli 

Anteater Magazine  https://issuu.com/ucialumni/docs/the_anteater_magazine_spring_2025_-_issue_3 

 UC Irvine News for Neighbors  
https://communications.uci.edu/newsletter/