Bear Club - Friday

Friday, April 14 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Friday Bear Club

The evening's theme, "Arggg We Are Pirates," is sure to be a hit! Kids will experience a treasure chest of pirate speak, pirate craftivities, and movement activities of swabbing the deck, walking the plank, and so much more! Older participants can hang out in the "fun zone", where they will enjoy playing pool, foosball, and a variety of other games and multimedia systems. Special snacks and meals are included. Check out the website for more details.

Bear Club - Saturday

Saturday, April 14 | 6-11:15 p.m. | Saturday Bear Club

The evening's theme, "Super Hero Training," is sure to be a hit! Kids will create their own superheroes and test their powers, including "web-slinging, wall-crashing, super selfies, costume creation, and capturing villains! Older participants can hang out in the "fun zone", where they will enjoy playing pool, foosball, and a variety of other games and multimedia systems. Special snacks and meals are included. Check out the website for more details.

Parent/Legal Guardian Information

In addition to the parent(s) and/or legal guardian(s) named above, I authorize the Washington University and event staff to allow the following people to drop-off and/or pick-up my child(ren):

Bear Club Participant General Information

If you would like to enroll more children in Bear Club, we are happy to have them. Please call the Alumni Association at 1-800-867-2586 for assistance registering.

Bear Club Participant Medical Information

Parent/Legal Guardian Medical Insurance

Grizzly Bears (participants ages 12+) may have the opportunity to participate in an activity on the Danforth Campus within walking distance of the Danforth University Center. A chaperone will be present. Please select the box below to opt-out of this opportunity if you prefer your Grizzly Bear(s) to remain in the Danforth University Center for the entirety of Bear Club on both Friday and Saturday evening.

Liability Waiver and Release

You will be asked to sign the Liability Waiver and Release Form upon drop-off at Bear Club, or for your convenience, you can print, sign & email back the physically signed Liability Waiver and Release Form to Alumni Reunions team member, Barb Iovaldi. barbara.iovaldi@wustl.edu. Please mark that you acknowledge this requirement by checking the box below.

Friday, April 14, 2023

Some events have limited capacity and the event may sell out. We encourage you to register early.

Friday, April 14 | 11:30 a.m. -  1:30 p.m. | Emerging Leader Awards

The McKelvey Emerging Leader Award honors young engineering alumni who exemplify leadership and service through scientific excellence and innovation. This award highlights the positive impact alumni make on their local community, country, and the world.

Registration for this event is coordinated through the McKelvey School of Engineering. Please register for this event through this form.

Friday, April 14 | 2-5:30 p.m. | St. Louis Microbrewery Tour

SOLD OUT

Join alumni and friends for a tour of three St. Louis microbreweries: Rockwell Beer Co., Bluewood Brewing, and 2nd Shift Brewing. Your personal tour guide will describe each brewery, provide tasting suggestions, and share historic and fun facts about St. Louis. You will spend approximately 45 minutes at each stop and receive a token redeemable for one full pour of draft beer at each location. Growlers from each brewery will be available for purchase to enjoy at home. This tour is facilitated by BrewHop STL. 

Transportation for this event is provided. We are unable to accommodate children's car seats on this tour. 

Capacity is limited. Advanced registration recommended.

Friday, April 14 | 3-5 p.m. | Environment Sustainability and Climate Change Open House

Alumni with an interest in environmental, sustainability, and climate change issues are invited to connect, reconnect, and network with one another and with faculty, staff, and students. The Open House is located in the new Schnuck Pavilion, one of the university's eight LEED Platinum buildings. The event is largely and informal gathering and will include very brief remarks about the university's teaching, research, operations, and community impact. Refreshments will be served. 

Capacity is limited, advanced registration recommended.

Friday, April 14 | 3-5 p.m. | Skandalaris Center Reunion Reception

Join the Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship for an entrepreneurship networking event. All innovators are welcome, including community members, alumni, current students, investors, and people seeking advice about the startup industry. Those interested in learning more about entrepreneurship at WashU also are welcome to attend. 

Friday, April 14 | 3-6 p.m. | South Grand Food Tour

Bring your appetite and sample some of STL’s favorite foods in the South Grand Neighborhood. This area is known for its international eateries, vintage shops, and historic architecture. During this tour, you will have a chance to experience at least three locally owned restaurants, shop, and have your personal tour guide share information about historic and current updates to South Grand. Restaurants could include Steve's Hot Dogs, Terror Tacos, Salve Osteria, and the Vine (note: final locations will be shared prior to tour). Alcohol may be individually purchased. This tour is facilitated by Savor St. Louis Food Tour. 
Transportation for this event is provided. We are unable to accommodate children's car seats on this tour. 

Please wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate attire. 

Capacity is limited. Advanced registration recommended.  

Friday, April 14 | 4-5 p.m. | International Alumni Reception

Meet with alumni who live outside the United States or are originally from another country at this wine and cheese reception. If you are interested in hearing about our international community on campus, this reception is a great way to learn.  

Friday, April 14 | 4:30-6 p.m. | Catholic Student Center Alumni Happy Hour and Open House

Stop by to see our newly renovated facility and reunite with Catholic Student Center staff from the past and present.

Friday April 14 | 4:30-6 p.m. | Hillel Alumni Happy Hour

Reconnect with friends and the Hillel staff at our alumni Happy Hour! Stop by for drinks, refreshments, and swag.

Friday, April 14 | 5-6 p.m. | Olin Happy Hour at WashU Reunion

Join us for an Olin happy hour at the Knight and Bauer Courtyard before you head to the welcome reception! Alumni and guests are invited to visit with Olin leaders while reconnecting with classmates.  

Friday, April 14 | 5-6 p.m. | WashU Asian Alumni Network Happy Hour

Join the WashU Asian Alumni Network for happy hour! Reconnect with old friends and make new ones before heading to the Welcome Reception. 

Friday, April 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Welcome Reception

Kick off the weekend by reconnecting with classmates at a welcome reception for all celebrating alumni! Enjoy heavy appetizers, beer, wine, and soda.  

Advanced registration recommended.

Saturday, April 15, 2023

Some events have limited capacity and the event may sell out. We encourage you to register early.

Saturday, April 15 | 9-11:30 a.m. | More than the Arch - St. Louis Downtown Tour

From historical highlights (the Arch!) to hidden gems throughout both north and south St. Louis, explore our beautiful city and interesting neighborhoods such as Carondelet and Dutchtown. In partnership with the Missouri Historical Society, your personal tour guide will lead you in a unique look at our architecture, history, and thriving communities—all from the comfort of a shuttle. 

Transportation for this event is provided. We are unable to accommodate children's car seats on this tour. 

Capacity is limited. Advanced registration recommended.

Saturday, April 15 | 9-11:30 a.m. | The Hill: Walking Neighborhood Tour

Explore St. Louis’s famous the Hill neighborhood through this private walking tour. In partnership with the Missouri Historical Society, learn more about the people who called the area home before the Northern Italians arrived, find hidden pieces of history, and experience the entrepreneurial energy that fuels The Hill’s success today. Like so many other St. Louis neighborhoods, this area's history is a complicated mix of tradition and bigger social forces at play. 

Transportation for this event is provided. We are unable to accommodate children's car seats on this tour. 

Please wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate attire. 

Capacity is limited. Advanced registration recommended.

Saturday, April 15 | 10-11 a.m. | Sustainability and Arboretum Tour

Join Phil Valko, assistant vice chancellor for sustainability, along with Stan Braude, PhD, arboretum curator and biology professor, on a tour of campus highlighting features of the campus' natural and built environments. 

Please wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate casual attire.

Capacity is limited. Advanced registration recommended.

Saturday, April 15 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Danforth Campus Tour

SOLD OUT

From the new construction on the East End to renovations in Mallinckrodt, you and your classmates will get to experience, engage, and explore the latest developments on the Danforth Campus. Led by a current student, you will get to relive a bit of your college experience while celebrating the milestones of the next generation.  

Please wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate attire. 

Capacity is limited. Advanced registration is recommended.

Saturday, April 15 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement Alumni Reception

The Gephardt Institute for Civic & Community Engagement invites WashU alumni to connect with students participating in Gephardt programs, program alumni, and Gephardt program leaders. This is a great opportunity to learn about the Gephardt Institute’s priorities, impact, and opportunities for engagement. 

Saturday, April 15 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Art on Campus Tour

SOLD OUT

Put on your walking shoes and join us for a tour of Danforth Campus artworks installed as part of the Art on Campus program, led by Leslie Markle, curator for public art. The tour begins at the Florence Steinberg Weil Sculpture Garden in front of the north entrance to Weil Hall and includes stops at Bauer Hall, Sumers Recreation Center, and Hillman Hall to see works by acclaimed contemporary artists Jaume Plensa, Katharina Grosse, Ann Hamilton, Ayse Erkmen, Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle, and Dan Graham.

Please wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate attire.

Capacity is limited. Advanced registration recommended

Saturday, April 15 | 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 12-3 p.m. | Catholic Student Center Open House

Stop by to visit with Catholic Community Center staff, see our newly renovated facility, and to enjoy light refreshments and snacks.

Saturday, April 15 | 10:30-11:30 p.m. | La Comunidad Reception

Join La Comunidad for our first official reception at WashU Reunion! Reconnect and mingle with Latine /x alumni, faculty, and staff and learn about ways to get involved with our network. Light appetizers will be served.

Saturday, April 15 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Alumni BBQ

Join classmates and their families at the new Tisch Park 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. 

Menus
Adult Meat: Beef brisket, turkey breast, ribs, green beans, baked beans, mac & cheese, mixed green salad 
Adult Vegan/Vegetarian: Southwest smoked jackfruit, veggie pasta, smoked stuffed portobello mushroom caps, mixed green salad, green beans, mac & cheese
Child: Chicken tenders, mac & cheese, green beans, baked beans  

Advanced registration recommended.

Saturday, April 15 | 1-3 p.m. | Thurtene Honorary Reunion

A reunion for all Thurtene Honorary alumni!

Saturday, April 15 | 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Athletics and Recreation Welcome

Visit the Department of Athletics and Recreation. Meet some of our current scholar-champions and coaches, and see our new state-of-the-art facilities embedded in the heart of the spaces you remember from your time at WashU! 

Saturday, April 15 | 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Reslife Reunion

Welcome home! Return to the South 40 to see where you called home during your time as a student. Meet our team as well as some of our current Resident Advisors and Congress of the South 40 leaders.

Saturday, April 15 | 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Scholar Program Reunion

All former Ervin, Danforth, and Rodriguez scholars are invited to join our current leadership team and some of our current scholars to meet and share stories. We would love to hear from you, learn what you are doing now, and give you a chance to learn more about our current program and scholars.

Saturday, April 15 | 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Student Union, Campus Life, and Sorority/Fraternity Life Reception

Come meet with current students and Campus Life staff members to hear about social life on campus! Share your memories with the Campus Life team. 

Saturday, April 15 | 2-3 p.m. | WashU Pride Alumni Network Reception

Join the WashU Pride Alumni Network (WUpan) for our annual reception during WashU Reunion. Connect with other WashU alumni while learning about ways to get involved with the network. 

Saturday, April 15 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Environment, Sustainability, and Climate Change Panel with WashU Experts

Hear from a panel of WashU faculty and staff leaders who will talk about the university’s broad engagement with environmental, sustainability, and climate change research, teaching, and operations. 

Capacity is limited. Advanced registration recommended.

Saturday, April 15 | 2:30-4:30 p.m. | Black Alumni Day Party

Join the Black Alumni Council for the second annual Reunion Day Party at Umrath Lounge and Bowles Courtyard on the Danforth Campus. Enjoy fun and fellowship while connecting with classmates and meeting new friends.  

Saturday, April 15 | 3-4 p.m. | Kemper Art Museum Tour - Session 1

Tour the Kemper Art Museum with a student educator for an in-depth exploration of several works from the museum’s renowned permanent collection. Participants will engage with one another in group discussions throughout the tour and are encouraged to explore the special exhibitions before or after the tour.

Capacity is limited. Advanced registration recommended.

Saturday, April 15 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Positive Psychology During a Pandemic: Perspectives on Mindset and Resilience

The last three years have posed challenges and adversity unlike anything we have ever seen. As trying as the pandemic and its aftermath have been, there are opportunities to extract meaning in ways that allow us to emerge event stronger. This presentation by WashU faculty, Tim Bono, will offer strategies rooted in positive psychology for emerging from hardship (be it COVID or otherwise) in ways that promote a sense of psychological health, well-being...and yes, even happiness.

Saturday, April 15 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | The Living Earth Collaborative with Jonathan Losos

Learn about the university’s efforts to conserve biodiversity and sustain life on earth from Jonathan Losos, the William H. Danforth Distinguished Professor and director of the Living Earth Collaborative. In January 2018, the Living Earth Collaborative formed as a unique partnership between a leading university, a top zoo, and a world-class botanical garden. Washington University, the St. Louis Zoo, and Missouri Botanical Garden are collaborating to advance research, conservation, and education about the animals, plants, and microbes that populate our shared planet.

Saturday, April 15 | 4-5 p.m. | Kemper Art Museum Tour - Session 2

Tour the Kemper Art Museum with a student educator for an in-depth exploration of several works from the museum’s renowned permanent collection. Participants will engage with one another in group discussions throughout the tour and are encouraged to explore the special exhibitions before or after the tour.  

Capacity is limited. Advanced registration recommended.

Saturday, April 15 | 7-11 p.m. | 1st Class Party

Join the Class of 2022 in one of St. Louis' newest destinations: 18Rails at City Foundry. What was once the center of industrial activity in St. Louis is now home to 17 unique restaurants, 10 local shops, and an upscale tech-infused mini golf experience. Enjoy an unforgettable evening with your classmates as you experience a fun and chic venue that includes an entire wall of windows and one memorable night no one will want to miss.  

7 p.m. | Beer, wine, and soft drinks
8:30 p.m. | Gourmet food stations 
11 p.m. | Event concludes 

Advanced registration recommended.

$30 per person

Saturday, April 15 | 7-11 p.m. | 5th Class Party

Join the Class of 2018 at the Palladium Saint Louis in historic Lafayette Square. Enjoy cocktails on the floating mezzanine overlooking the St. Louis skyline while sharing fond memories of WashU with good friends. The evening will include a DJ and gourmet food stations. Celebrate your WashU memories alongside the very people who shared in the experience!  

7 p.m. | Bar opens
7:30 p.m. | Hors d'oeuvres
8:30 p.m. | Food stations 
11 p.m. | Event concludes 

Advanced registration recommended.

$50 per person

Saturday, April 15 | 7-11 p.m. | 10th Class Party

Join the Class of 2013 at St. Louis' newest hot spot, The Armory STL. This 250,000-square-foot destination is billed as "The Biggest Bar in St. Louis." The venue's six acres provide ample space for people to gather, play, eat, and drink. Reconnect with classmates in the private VIP Officer's Club and enjoy a variety of fun and immersive games and entertainment experiences throughout the venue. The Armory is open until 2 a.m. so after your class party be sure to slide down the two-story slide, take a ride on the adult-sized seesaw, play a round of beer pong, and much more! 

7 p.m. | Bar opens and hors d'oeuvres 
8 p.m. | Gourmet food stations 
11 p.m. | Event concludes 

Advanced registration recommended.

$50 per person

Saturday, April 15 | 7-11 p.m. | 15th Class Party

Join the Class of 2008 at St. Louis' newest hot spot, The Armory STL. Located in a historic building that once housed the Missouri National Guard, the six-acre venue is billed as "The Biggest Bar in St. Louis" and allows people to gather, play, eat, and drink. While you will have a private space to reconnect with your classmates, you can also enjoy a variety of fun and immersive games and entertainment experiences. The Armory is open until 2 a.m., so after your class party be sure to slide down the two-story slide, take a ride on the adult-sized seesaw, play a round of beer pong, and much more!

7 p.m. | Bar opens and hors d'oeuvres 
8 p.m. | Gourmet food stations 
11 p.m. | Event concludes 

Advanced registration is recommended.

$50 per person

Saturday, April 15 | 7-11 p.m. | 20th Class Party

Join the Class of 2003 at Third Degree Glass Factory. Discover the incredible qualities of glass in its many stages and have an amazing experience exploring local artists' glass creations alongside your classmates. This 8,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art glass facility will give you and your classmates the opportunity to see a glass demonstration, purchase local pieces, and catch up with one another. One lucky classmate will be able to take home a glass piece that will be created during the glassblowing demonstration.  

7 p.m. | Bar opens and hors d'oeuvres 
8 p.m. | Gourmet food stations 
8 p.m. | Glassblowing demonstration 
11 p.m. | Event concludes 

Advanced registration recommended.

$50 per person

Saturday, April 15 | 6:30-10:30 p.m. | 25th Class Party

Join the Class of 1998 at your 25th Class Party at the Boo Cat Club. At the event, WashU's 15th chancellor, Andrew D. Martin, will lead your class in a toast to you and your classmates, followed by a class photo. Throughout the evening you'll be able to share memories of your days spent at WashU with your classmates while enjoying dinner, drinks, music, and great conversation. 

6:30 p.m. | Bar opens and hors d'oeuvres 
7:30 p.m. | Toast to the Class of 1998 with Chancellor Andrew D. Martin followed by gourmet food stations
7:45 p.m. | Class of 1998 photo 
10:30 p.m. | Event concludes 

Advanced registration recommended.

$70 per person

Saturday, April 15 | 6:30-10:30 p.m. | 30th Class Party

Join the Class of 1993 in the beautiful Holmes Lounge on the Danforth Campus. Originally the university's library in the 1900s, the historic main entrance overlooks Brookings Quadrangle, where university-wide events such as commencement and WILD once were held. Share memories of your days at WashU with your classmates while enjoying dinner, drinks, music, and great conversation. 

6:30 p.m. | Bar opens and hors d'oeuvres 
7:15 p.m. | Food stations open 
10:30 p.m. | Event concludes 

Advanced registration recommended.

$70 per person

Saturday, April 15 | 6:30-10:30 p.m. | 35th Class Party

Join the Class of 1988 to reminisce about your days spent on WashU's campus. The event will take place in Rettner Gallery and the adjacent outdoor courtyard located in Wrighton Hall on the Danforth Campus. Share memories of your days at WashU with your classmates while enjoying dinner, drinks, music, and great conversation. 

6:30 p.m. | Bar opens and hors d'oeuvres 
7:15 p.m. | Food stations open 
10:30 p.m. | Event concludes 

Advanced registration recommended.

$70 per person

Saturday, April 15 | 6:30-10:30 p.m. | 40th Class Party

Join the Class of 1983 at the elegant Women's Building Formal Lounge on the Danforth Campus. Since the late 1920s, the Women's Building has been home to WashU sororities and has expanded to include spaces for affinity-based student groups as well as WashU's scholars programs. Enjoy dinner, drinks, and music while catching up with your classmates in one of our oldest buildings on campus. This fun and festive event is sure to remind you of other wonderful memories of your time on campus!

6:30 p.m. | Bar opens and hors d'oeuvres 
7:15 p.m. | Food stations 
10:30 p.m. | Event concludes 

Advanced registration recommended.

$70 per person

Saturday, April 15 | 6:30-10:30 p.m. | 45th Class Party

Join the Class of 1978 at the historic Whittemore House on the Danforth Campus. Built in 1912, the Whittemore House is now a members-only space that hosts beautiful, intimate events. Enjoy dinner, drinks, and music while catching up with your classmates in one of our oldest buildings on campus. This fun and festive event is sure to remind you of other wonderful memories of your time on campus!       

6:30 p.m. | Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres 
7:15 p.m. | Food Stations 
10:30 p.m. | Event concludes 

Advanced registration recommended. Complimentary valet parking will be available.

$70 per person

Sunday, April 16, 2023

Sunday, April 16 | 9-11 a.m. | Sunday Goodbye Brunch

Reminisce on your reunion weekend, say "until we meet again" to your classmates, and enjoy an all-you-care-to-eat brunch at Clark-Fox Forum, Hillman Hall.

Capacity is limited. Advanced registration is recommended.   

Sunday, April 16 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Mass at the Catholic Student Center

Join the Catholic Student Center for mass on Sunday morning.

Sunday, April 16 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Mass and Supper at the Catholic Student Center

Join the Catholic Student Center for afternoon mass and "Sunday Supper" immediately following.

Reunion Giving

Many Reunion celebrants give in appreciation of their WashU experience. Others give in the spirit of friendly competition with other celebrating classes. All give to support current and future WashU students.

Tuition revenue covers only 60% of the cost of providing a WashU education. Reunion Class Gifts and other annual fund gifts help cover the remainder in the form of scholarships, research funding, faculty support, facilities improvements, and much more. 

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