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 1996 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 1996 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:
Tom Anderson
BSBA ’96
Daniel Broudy
AB ’96
Julie Etzel
AB ’96
William Johnson
AB ’97
Varuni Kumara
AB ’96
Gregory Metz
AB ’96
Maya Metni Pilkington
AB ’96
Marissa Van Dongen Stavenas
AB ’96
Elsa Wentling
AB ’96
Jen Behr
BFA ’96
Alissa Chariton
AB ’96
Debra Mayers Hollander
AB ’96
Pranav Kothari
AB ’96
Daniel Ledger
BS ’96, BS ’97
Michelle Brent Neyer
AB ’96
Mark Satisky
BSBA ’96
Elissa Pearlman Taub
AB ’96
Jillian Wiseman
BSBA ’96
Iqbal Brainch
AB ’96
Allison Cushman-Vokoun
AB ’96
Jason Hollander
AB ’96
Nita Kulkarni
AB ’96, MD ’00
Allen Mattison
AB ’96
Shawn Meislik Pappelbaum
AB ’96
Julie Schanzer
AB ’96
Enrique Von Rohr
BFA ’96
Class memories
Class notes
Jeffrey S. Siegel, BSBA ’96, was named “Lawyer of the Year” and “Best Lawyer”by The Best Lawyers in America 2025 in the employment law, labor law and litigation areas.
Robyn (Abeles) Silverman, AB ’96, wrote How to Talk to Kids About Anything (Sourcebooks, October 2023).
Steve Hogan, AB ’96, has been the ballpark organist for the San Francisco Giants since the summer of 2010. Fans have always been able to count on hearing Hogan’s lively work during home games.
Emily Wells, AB ’96, was appointed artistic director of The Human Race Theatre Company in Dayton, Ohio.
Looking back at 1996
University to confer more than 2,300 degrees
Jane Alexander, chairperson of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and an award-winning actress, will deliver the Commencement address.
Finding the Shoe That Fits
As women’s design director of teen retail giant American Eagle Outfitters in New York City, Isobel Schofield, BFA ’96, had her knit tops, graphic T’s and sweatshirts in stores around the world.
An online vanguard
In the beginning, Jason Kint, BSBA ’96, was simply a math and marketing major from Columbus, Ohio, who loved baseball statistics and dabbled in his dorm room on a thing called the World Wide Web. He arrived at WashU in the early 1990s, a time when “Web sites” were pages of links with maybe a photo or two.
W.I.L.D. performers
Spring 1996 – Porno for Pyros
Fall 1995 – Guided by Voices
favorite hangouts
Coming soon
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