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 1982 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 1982 Party
Reconnect with the Class of 1982. 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 1982 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 1982 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:
Tom Brandt
AB '82
Jane Fialkowski Glassett
BSBA '82, MBA '83
Sylvia Kugelman Manewith
BA '82
Erie Sampson
AB '82
John Brockmeyer
BS '82, BS '82, MBA '82
Valerie Kossar
BSBA '82
Caryl Ferber Poser
BSBA '82
Debra Perskie Schwartz
BFA '82
Sharon Hartfield Edison
BSBA '82
Kenneth Mallin
AB '82
Lisa Kaplan Rosenkranz
BSBA '82
Cindy Scott Treece
AB '82, MSW '83
Class notes
Maria De Lima, MSW ’82, retired after 45 years of clinical counseling. She practiced in the U.S., India and Australia with patients from 2–85 years old.
Rolfe McCoy, AB ’82, DMD ’85, was appointed to the Missouri Dental Board. McCoy is a partner and dentist at McCoy Samples Mattingly Dental Clinic.
Joy Nelkin Wieder, BFA ’82, penned two books: HANUKKAH 1-2-3! A First Counting Book and The Mouse Who Loved Latkes, which she also illustrated.
Brian S. Zachariah, AB ’82, was named professor of emergency medicine at the new Baptist University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Memphis, Tennessee.
Looking back at 1982
Full circle
43 years after being unable to attend his 1982 WashU Commencement, the Hon. Judge Edward Washington II finally gets his graduation ceremony — and another chapter added to his WashU story.
Animal Lover’s ‘Tails’ Promote Literacy, Pet Rescue
It happened because of a trip, a friend from Washington University, two dogs, a rescue shelter and Hurricane Katrina. In 2008, all of these things converged and Ilene Fine, AB ’82, unexpectedly found a successful new career as a children’s book author.
Some 2,100 estimated to graduate Friday
An estimated 2,185 degrees will be
conferred at WU's 121st commencement ceremony Friday, May 21. An approximate total of 1060 graduate and 1125 undergraduate degrees will be conferred at the exercises.
favorite hangouts
Coming soon
W.I.L.D Performer
Fall 1981 – The Pretenders
Class of 1982 photos and memories
Take a walk down memory lane with these photos of the Class of 1982! 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.