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 2012 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 2012 Party
Reconnect with the Class of 2012. Enjoy an open bar, gourmet food stations, a DJ, and fun photo opportunities while sharing memories with old friends.
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 2012 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.
Class giving Honor Roll
Coming soon
Class of 2012 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:
Sruti Chivukula
BS '12
Jasmine Knowles
AB '12
Ashli Florek
AB '12
Phoebe Marcinek
AB '12
Marc Hendel
AB '12, JD '16
David Messenger
AB '12
Class notes
Catie Gainor, AB ’12, opened a culinary bookstore, Binding Agents, in Philadelphia’s historic Italian Market. The shop combines her lifelong passion for food with her love of the written word, cultivated in the English department at WashU.
Colin Ardern, BSBA ’12, and his company, Applied Bioplastics, took the Social & Culture category of the SXSW Pitch competition at the 2021 South by Southwest Conference.
Jeffrey Whitford, MBA ’12, was named to Fast Company’s 2020 list of Most Creative People in Business, which honors leaders from a range of industries. Whitford was selected for his development of programs designed to enhance MilliporeSigma’s position as a global leader in green chemistry.
Jason Schwartzman, AB ’12, authored No One You Know: Strangers and the Stories We Tell(Outpost19 Books, May 2021).
Looking back at 2012
Gallery of outstanding graduates 2012
Each year at Commencement, the Washington University in St. Louis Record presents its annual Gallery of Outstanding Graduates. From among the more than 2,700 degree candidates, 12 are chosen who not only excel academically but also stand out because of exceptional ability, volunteer involvement on campus or in the community, unique career choice, family background or unusual hobby or outside interests.
Commencement 2012: An ending sparks a new beginning
On May 18, one journey ends, while another begins for the Class of 2012. Graduates leave Washington University in St. Louis this week to embark on careers as doctors and designers, chemists and computer engineers. Still others will continue their educations in their chosen subjects. Others will serve their communities through volunteering or teaching or simply search for their place in the world.
‘Class of 2012, you are Superman,’ Peters tells graduates
Do what you love, and you will find success, said Mike Peters, Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist and creator of the award-winning cartoon strip Mother Goose & Grimm, during the 151st Commencement ceremony at Washington University in St. Louis.
favorite hangouts
Coming soon
W.I.L.D Performer
Spring 2012 – Fitz and the Tantrums
Fall 2011 – Mike Posner
Class of 2012 photos and memories
Take a walk down memory lane with these photos of the Class of 2012! This photo gallery was collected from WashU, University Archives, and personal photos submitted by your classmates.
Coming soon
Planning to attend
Search for classmates who have registered for WashU Reunion at Thurtene Carnival, April 16-18, 2027.