1930
Dr. Golden is born in Jersey City, New Jersey to Nathan and Regina Golden.
1950
Dr. Golden receives a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Chicago.
1953
Dr. Golden receives a Master of Arts from the University of Chicago.
1953
Dr. Golden serves in the U.S. Army.
1958
Dr. Golden receives a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Chicago.
1958
Dr. Golden becomes an instructor of ancient languages at the College of William & Mary.
1960
Dr. Golden is promoted to assistant professor of ancient languages at the College of William & Mary.
1964
Dr. Golden becomes a fellow of Cooperative Program Humanities at the University of North Carolina and Duke University.
1965
Dr. Golden becomes an associate professor of classical languages at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida.
1968
Dr. Golden is promoted to full professor at Florida State University.
1971
Dr. Golden becomes a fellow of Cooperative Program Humanities with the Society for Religion in Higher Education.
1972
Dr. Golden serves as president of the southern section of the Classical Association of the Middle West and South.
1976
Dr. Golden becomes a program director in humanities at Florida State University.
1983
Dr. Golden joins the board of directors of the Florida Endowment for Humanities.
1986
Dr. Golden is appointed chairman of the Department of Classics at Florida State University.