Celebrate
Reunion at Thurtene Carnival is packed with exciting events on campus and around St. Louis, but there are a few extra-special reunion experiences you don’t want to miss. These signature events include the Welcome Back Party and the Alumni BBQ, and – of course – your Class of 1991 Party! We’re eagerly working on a full schedule, so check back in early 2026 to read about all the receptions, tours, and events we have planned.
Featured Events
Reunion at Thurtene weekend will be packed with events on campus and around St. Louis, but there are a few signature reunion experiences you won’t want to miss.
Welcome back party
Friday, april 17
6-9 p.m.
Day one of reunion weekend concludes with our signature Welcome Back Party, an epic celebration. As the sun sets, catch up with old friends over heavy appetizers, desserts, and beer, wine, and soda. Enjoy live music, fun photo opportunities, and an amazing evening with the WashU community.
Alumni bbq
Saturday, april 18
11:30 A.M.-1:30 p.m.
Join classmates and their families for a fun-filled afternoon of great BBQ catered by the award-winning Pappy’s Smokehouse. Complimentary beer, wine, and soda will be provided. Enjoy children’s activities and entertainment throughout the event.
good bye brunch
sunday, april 19
9 – 11 A.m.
Reminisce on your reunion weekend, bid “until we meet again” to your classmates, and enjoy an all-you-care-to-eat brunch.
Get involved
Reunion class gift
At WashU, we believe in the power of tradition, community, and the transformative impact of education. Your reunion year is not only an opportunity to reconnect with old friends but also a chance to make a meaningful contribution to the institution that played a significant role in shaping your journey.
Be a part of the time-honored tradition of giving back through your reunion class gift. Regardless of the size of your contribution, every gift makes an impact on the university, its students, and the larger community.
Class of 1991 reunion committee
Want to help plan Reunion and make sure it’s a huge success? Join your Reunion Committee! Check out this list of classmates who have already signed up:
Howard Beber
BSBA ’91
Neene Burke
AB ’91, MBA ’95, MHA ’95
Phillip Gall
BSBA ’91
Rene Morency
AB ’91, LLM ’18, MBA ’18, JD ’18
Michael Wiener
AB ’91
Daniel Berger
BSBA ’91
David Caccamo
AB ’91, MD ’95
Barnaby Horton
AB ’91
Kerry O’Donnell
BS ’91
Janelle Wilson
AB ’91
Marci Blachman
AB ’91
Martha Ferdinand
AB ’91
Aron Knickerbocker
AB ’90
Nicole Stassen-Wagner
BS ’91
Class memories
Class notes
John Kelley, AB ’91, assumed command of the 620th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion in December 2023 as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve.
Gretchen Cowman, BS ’91, is a captain in the U.S. Public Health Service and manages the laboratory renovation and construction program at the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Md.
Risé Sanders-Weir, AB ’91, was an executive producer on “We Are Witnesses: Chicago,” which was nominated for an Emmy in the News & Documentary-Outstanding New Approaches category.
Pedro Jaime Torres-Díaz, BSBA ’91, was featured in the 11th edition of the Best Lawyers in Puerto Rico.
Looking back at 1991
Seniors have a ball cruising through last week here
Across the campus, seniors are
sweating over finals and pondering
such major issues as attending
graduate school or looking for a job.
But during Commencement Week,
May 11-17, seniors will put aside their
real-world concerns as they take a
rafting trip along the Meramec River,
dance the night away at a ball, and sip
champagne at Wohl Center, among
other activities.
130th Commencement: Family, friends gather as some 2,580 students graduate
Washington University will bestow degrees on some 2,580 students during the 130th Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 17. The Commencement speaker, Oscar Arias
Sanchez, Ph.D., the 1987 recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize and former president of Costa Rica, will receive a doctor of laws.
Bears win NCAA Division in volleyball crown
Picking themselves up from the proverbial canvas, the Washington University volleyball team rallied in dramatic fashion Nov. 23 to capture their second NCAA Division III title in
three years.
W.I.L.D. performers
Spring 1991 – De La Soul
Fall 1990 – Henry Lee Sumner
favorite hangouts
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