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 1987 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 1987 Party
Reconnect with the Class of 1987. 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 1987 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 1987 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:
Bob Buttke
BSBA '87
Claire Seltz Eichner
AB '87
Genie Miller Gillespie
AB '87
Mark Hopper
BS '87, MS '93
Lee Freyer McPherson
AB '87
Enid Rivera-Osbourn
BSBA '87
David Weisner
AB '87
Renee Jesse Christensen
BS '87
Lars Etzkorn
AB '87
Steven Goldberg
BSBA '87
Philip Kepler
AB '87
Bill Osbourn
BSBA '87
Mark Schoon
BSBA '87
Dean Yamamoto
BS '87, JD '90
Douglas Dehler
BSBA '87
Paul Eykamp
AB '87
Scott Helm
BSBA '87
Bennett Kleinberg
AB '87
John Pawloski
AB '87
Pearl Fisher Serota
AB '87, MD '91
Ellen Witte Zegura
BS '87, BS '87, MS '90, DSC '93
Class notes
John Miller, BS ’87, MS ’91, retired from a St. Louis-based career in structural engineering, moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico, and is working part time for a local structural engineering firm as a senior consultant.
Robert Berlin, JD ’87, was reelected to a fourth term as state’s attorney of DuPage County, the second-largest county in Illinois.
Gina Maria Musolino, BSPT ’87, co-edited and authored the textbook Davis’s Patient–Practitioner Interaction: An Experiential Manual for Developing the Art of Health Care (Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, March 2025), now in its seventh edition.
Irene M. Nigaglioni, AB ’87, MArch ’90, was elevated to the College of Fellows by the American Institute of Architects.
Looking back at 1987
Designing safer streets
Michael King, AB ’87, has worked in cities around the globe to improve street design. He’s a “traffic calmer,” making streets safer for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.
Flying smart
First comes the thrill. A trip to the Hershey chocolate factory — what greater wonder at age 5? At 7, a flight to London, with the big clock and the solemn Beefeaters in their fuzzy black hats. But by the time Michael Holtz, BS ’87, enrolls at Washington University, travel is also a game.
2,190 are degree candidates
at 126th Commencement
Some 2,190 students are degree candidates for Washington University's 126th Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 15- An approximate total of 990 graduate and 1,200 undergraduate students are degree candidates. Candidates for doctoral level degrees number 75 for the doctor of philosophy degree in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences; 117 for the doctor of medicine degree; 17 for the doctor of science degree in engineering; 76 for the doctor of dental medicine degree; and 156 for the doctor of law degree.
favorite hangouts
Coming soon
W.I.L.D Performer
Spring 1987 – Jason and the Scorchers
Fall 1986 – The Busboys
Class of 1987 photos and memories
Take a walk down memory lane with these photos of the Class of 1987! 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.