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 2022 Party! We’re eagerly working on a full schedule, so check back in early 2027 to read about all the receptions, tours, and events we have planned.
Class of 2022 Party at The Post
Reconnect with the Class of 2022 at The Post Building, the iconic former home of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Located in St. Louis’ innovation district, Downtown North, The Post Building blends contemporary amenities with historic details. Enjoy an open bar, gourmet food stations, a DJ, and fun photo opportunities while sharing memories with old friends.
Saturday Night After-Party
The Class of 2022 reunion committee invites 5th reunion celebrants to join classmates at Molly’s in Soulard following Saturday night’s Class Party. Join for a night cap, to reconnect with friends, great conversation, or simply to extend the fun. Classmates will gather for an informal meet-up immediately following the Class Party. No need to register. Just attend. Pay-as-you-go bar.
Featured events
Welcome Back Party
Friday, April 16 • Evening
Day one of reunion concludes with our signature Welcome Back Party. As the sun sets, catch up with old friends over heavy appetizers, desserts, and beer, wine, and soda.
Alumni BBQ
Saturday, April 17 • Afternoon
Join classmates and their families for a fun-filled afternoon of great BBQ catered by Pappy’s Smokehouse. Beer, wine, and soda will be complimentary.
Goodbye Brunch
Sunday, April 19 • Morning
Gather with friends once more and toast to a successful reunion weekend. Enjoy classic brunch favorites and, of course, mimosas and Bloody Marys.
Get involved, give back, and celebrate your class
Class of 2022 reunion class gift
Campaign Progress
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.
In celebration of the Class of 2006’s 20th Reunion, Colleen Conrado Ferguson, BFA ’06, and Tom Ferguson, MBA ’08, JD ’08, are pleased to offer a special class challenge. Their generous $500,000 commitment will match, dollar for dollar, all new, renewed, and multi-year pledge gifts made in honor of reunion.
WashU has played a meaningful role in both Colleen’s and Tom’s lives. Colleen’s undergraduate experience as a member of the Class of 2006 established a lifelong connection to the university, while Tom’s time as a graduate and law student further deepened their shared WashU ties. The two met at a WashU alumni event in San Francisco in 2009—a wonderful example of the lasting community the university helps foster. Even today, many of their closest friendships are rooted in WashU, and they remain actively engaged in the Bay Area alumni community.
Class of 2022 reunion committee
Want to help plan Reunion and make sure it’s a huge success? Check out this list of classmates who have already signed up:
Meredith Berger
AB '21
Jack Lamarre
AB '21
Henry Roseman
BS '21
Kiarra Womack
AB '21
Keenan Bilyeu
AB '21
Justin Lempert
BSBA '21
Daniel Varrichio
BSBA '21
Caira Watson-Haynes
AB '21
Ashley Frey
AB '21
Denye Mickens
AB '21
Anne Whitsel
BS '21
Luxiao Zheng
BS '21, BS '21, MS '22
Class notes
Henlay Foster, BM ’21 (music), is a U.S. Army veteran who held leadership positions in Washington, D.C., including national director of Head Start, the pre-school child development program, and associate commissioner of the Administration for Children, Youth and Families, both in the Department of Health and Human Services.
Eka Jose, AB ’21, a student at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine, was awarded a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Postgraduate Scholarship.
Jeffrey Czajka, PhD ’21, recently received the 2022 Linus Pauling Distinguished Fellowship. Awarded by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, the fellowship supports recent and upcoming doctoral graduates who are performing research in the areas of energy, environment and national security.
Mingqian Li, JD ’21, is an associate attorney at Morrison & Foerster LLP and lives in San Francisco.
Looking back at 2022
Basketball Hall of Famer Abdul-Jabbar will deliver Commencement address to Class of 2021
NBA great and social justice advocate Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will deliver the 2021 Commencement address for Washington University in St. Louis.
College Prep scholars join the Class of 2021
First-year students Denye Mickens and Meris Saric already know the provost, the best dishes at the Danforth University Center and the difference between Umrath Hall, Umrath House and Umrath Lounge. As members of the first cohort of the College Prep Program, they lived and learned on the campus of WashU for three summers.
Commencement diary: Capturing sights, stories from the Class of 2021
The Record kept a diary of the days’ sights and stories, including three alumni who competed on Francis Olympic Field and returned there to watch their children graduate; five Olin student-athletes on their way to NCAA Division III baseball championships; and one very elated chancellor thrilled to lead his first in-person Commencement.
favorite hangouts
Gym
Olin study rooms
Simon study rooms
The lawn
Class of 2022 photos and memories
Take a walk down memory lane with these photos of the Class of 2022! This photo gallery was collected from WashU, University Archives, and personal photos submitted by your classmates.
Planning to attend
Search for classmates who have registered for WashU Reunion at Thurtene Carnival, April 16-18, 2027.