As those in Region 8 may already know, the Iberian Student Branch Congress 2013 (ISBC) took place earlier this year in Porto, Portugal, with great success! Congratulations to the organizing team on a job well done. Elena, member of the Region 8 GOLD Committee, had the pleasure of attending the ISBC, enjoying the event and all the activities. She also gave a lecture about GOLD in collaboration with the Portuguese GOLD Affinity Group Chair, Miguel Marques. This session is framed as part of a new initiative that the Region 8 GOLD Committee has started with the aim of promoting the GOLD community among student members. Each member of the GOLD Committee will attend one of the regional Student Branch Congresses that are being organized this year in different areas of Region 8.

Are you a student in Region 8? Being a member of an IEEE student branch has given students amazing experiences, friends, networking and a lot of skills that have complemented their degree. But, what happens after graduation? Did you know that there is a “Graduates of the Last Decade” community in IEEE that you can belong to after graduation? GOLD is a community of young and vibrant professionals that are looking for new opportunities and challenges that will fulfil their hunger for success. By taking part in a GOLD Affinity Group you will be able to get involved in plenty of both technical and non-technical activities that will launch your successful professional career. The Region 8 GOLD session at each Student Branch Congress will show you what the GOLD community is, and all the benefits of getting involved in our activities. For more information on GOLD in Region 8, visit http://www.ieeer8.org/gold/.

Article contributed by Elena Pareja Monturiol, R8 GOLD Committee