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 1st Reunion Happy Hour! 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
Class of 2025 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:
Temi Akinwuntan
AB ’25
Julia Borchers
AB ’25
Siobhan Davenport
AB ’25
Jessica Gusdorff
AB ’24
Charlotte Robbins
AB ’25
Amina Stern
AB ’25
Zach Berger
AB ’25
Catryn Cattoor
BS ’25
Liam Fleck
AB ’25
Isabel Hoppmann
BSBA ’25
Andrew Rudolph
AB ’25
Kendall Watts
BSBA ’25
Matthew Bloom
AB ’25
Amaya Daniels
BSBA ’25
Kaylee Green
BS ’25
Ellie Kosowsky
BS ’24
Juan Sanchez
AB ’25
Lera Wilson
BSBA ’25
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 memories
Looking back at 2025
Simone Biles gives 2025 Commencement address
Simone Biles urges the Class of 2025 to “keep going even when things don’t go as planned.”
‘Welcome home:’ Class of 2025 celebrates Convocation
The 1,994 members of the Washington University in St. Louis Class of 2025 may still be new to one another, campus and St. Louis. And still, Convocation in Brookings Quadrangle served as a homecoming.
The Class of 2025: Ready to lead
The Class of 2025 Class Acts graduating students said the leadership lessons they learned in their coursework, co-curricular activities and pre-professional experiences have prepared them to be better scientists, policymakers, artists and community members.
W.I.L.D. performer
Flo Rida
favorite hangouts
Coming soon
See who’s coming
Search for classmates who are planning to come back for WashU Reunion at Thurtene Carnival, April 17-19, 2026.