Bear Club 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 WashU at 1-800-689-8291 for assistance registering.

Bear Club Participant Medical Information

Parent/Legal Guardian Medical Insurance

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 Maddie Gilmore, gilmorem@wustl.edu. Please mark that you acknowledge this requirement by checking the box below.

Note: Please make sure you also register each child for bear club below by checking the box next to their name.

Friday, October 9, 2026

Friday, October 9 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Golf Outing

Start the day with golf, networking, and beautiful views of Forest Park. Named the “Best City Golf Course in Mid-America,” the Norman K. Probstein Golf Course offers a unique golfing experience, just steps from WashU’s Danforth Campus. Lunch will be provided.

Cost: $65 per person, registration required

Friday, October 9 | 3-4:30 p.m. | Legacy Campus Tour

Explore important moments in WashU's history and reacquaint yourself with Danforth campus during this engaging tour. Visit memorable locations, see what's changed, and learn about planned developments for the future.

Cost: Complimentary, registration required 

Friday, October 9 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Friday Bear Club

Children will be divided into age-appropriate tracks, offering engaging activities sure to capture their attention and interests! Older kids can choose to participate or 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.

Cost: $50 per child, registration required

Friday, October 9 | 6-9 p.m. | Chancellor's Welcome Party

Welcome home! Join Chancellor Andrew D. Martin for the official kickoff to Black Alumni Weekend. Enjoy delicious food and upbeat music, and take a spin on the dance floor. This is a high-energy celebration with the WashU community you won’t want to miss!

Cost: Complimentary, registration required

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Saturday, October 10 | 9-10 a.m. | Breakfast with University Leaders

Join Chancellor Andrew D. Martin and other university leaders for breakfast and conversation about the state of the university.

Cost: Complimentary, registration required

Saturday, October 10 | 10:10-11:30 a.m. | Talk Black to Me: A Legacy in Motion

Some legacies you read about. This one, you get to be in the room for. Join us for “Talk Black to Me: A Legacy in Motion,” a celebration of the achievements, leadership, and unmistakable mark Black alumni have made on WashU and far beyond it.

In the spirit of B-Side — the flagship WUTV program founded, led, and shaped by the Black community at WashU — and all the stages, studios, and creative spaces where Black alumni found their voice, this is no ordinary panel. It’s a live talk show built on nostalgia, laughter, and real talk. Hosted by Jeff Taylor, AB ’07, the show moves through three fast-paced segments that weave together storytelling, archival video, and the memories we made together. Come reflect on the communities that carried us, and celebrate the artistry and innovation we sparked at WashU and carried out into the world.

Featured guests to be announced. 

Cost: Complementary; registration required

Saturday, October 10 | 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Breakout Sessions

Black alumni and faculty have long advanced WashU’s world-changing priorities. Through storytelling, creative expression, and shared experience, these breakout sessions highlight the many ways our alumni are tackling the world’s biggest challenges to help create a better future for us all. Come ready to connect, reflect, and leave inspired. 

Speakers to be announced.

1. Our Health, Our Healing: For generations, Black alumni and faculty have redefined what compassionate care looks like. This facilitated conversation brings that legacy to life, with leaders in medicine sharing how they’re advancing healthier lives through bold patient care, groundbreaking research, and innovation that doesn’t wait. 

2. Healthy Communities, Thriving Futures: Health doesn’t start in a hospital. It starts on our blocks, in our homes, and in our neighborhoods. This session gathers alumni and faculty working at the front lines of public health, health equity, and community wellness to dig into what it really takes to help communities flourish, and the role each of us plays in getting them there. 

3. Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: Access is at the heart of the WashU experience, and Black alumni have always been the ones holding the door open for those coming up behind them. This session opens with a look at the university’s ongoing commitment to access, then moves into what Black alumni do best: mentor, connect, and pass it forward. The highlight is the Mentorship Lightning Round: fast, real, generation-bridging conversations that spark connections built to outlast the weekend. 

4. Our Ancestors’ Wildest Dreams: Creating in the Age of AI: We are, quite literally, our ancestors’ wildest dreams, and now we’re building the future with tools they never imagined. What does it mean to create, lead, and build community in the age of AI? In this hands-on session, you’ll get up close with the technology reshaping our world and leave with a clearer sense of how to lead with purpose, not just keep up

Cost: Complimentary, registration required

Saturday, October 10 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. | BAW Block Party

We're bringing the whole community together! Join alumni, faculty, staff, and students for a laid-back lunch in Tisch Park. Enjoy a picnic-style menu — plus a DJ spinning all our family reunion favorites — as you catch up with friends and make new connections within the WashU community.

Cost: $25 Adult, $15 Child (6-17), 5 and under free, registration required

Saturday, October 10 | 2:30-3 p.m. | Storytime with Anne Wynter, AB ’06

Join award-winning author Anne Wynter, AB ’06, for a fun-filled story time featuring her debut book, Everybody in the Red Brick Building, and her newest book, While We’re Here. Drawing from her background in theater, Anne shares a lively, interactive presentation that brings each story to life, encourages young audience members to use their voices (literally!), and celebrates the joy of reading. This event is designed for families with young children. 

Cost: Complimentary, registration required

Saturday, October 10 | 2:30-4:30 p.m. | Bus Tour: Story of Black St. Louis with Aaron Williams, AB ’08

Join Aaron Williams, AB ’08, president of 4theVille, for an introduction to the rich history of the city of St. Louis from its founding in 1764 to contemporary times. You'll explore how Black resilience and resistance are woven into the city's history. The tour will include a stop at the Northside Movement Center and remarks from pop-up storyteller Ryan Deloach at the Mill Creek monument.

Cost: $35 Adults, $20 Child (6-17), 5 and under free, registration required

Saturday, October 10 | 2:30-4:45 p.m. | Walking Tour: Heart of the Ville

The Ville neighborhood was historically 1.5 square miles of dense urban fabric. Within those 1.5 square miles, the Black St. Louis community nurtured some of its greatest institutions and notable figures. Join Marvin-Alonzo Greer, cultural heritage director of 4theVille, for a 2-mile walk that visits the site of key institutions from the neighborhood overlaid with oral histories and documented stories.

Cost: $35 Adults, $20 Child (6-17), 5 and under free, registration required

Saturday, October 10 | 3-4:30 p.m. | Book Discussion with Jason Green, AB ’03 and Vivian Gibson, MA ’12

Join authors Jason Green, AB ’03 (Too Precious to Lose, 2026) and Vivian Gibson, MA ’12 (The Last Children of Mill Creek, 2020) for an engaging book discussion exploring the themes, stories, and inspiration behind their works.

Cost: Complimentary, registration required

Saturday, October 10 | 3-4:30 p.m. | R&B Bingo

Join us for a lively game of R&B bingo featuring hits from across the decades. From classic favorites to modern chart-toppers, enjoy great music, test your music knowledge, and connect with fellow alumni through a fun and interactive experience. Match Songs, Not Numbers. Built around R&B songs everybody knows — and can't stop singing.

Cost: $15 per person, registration required

Saturday, October 10 | 2-4:30 p.m. | Brewery Tour

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Saturday, October 10 | 5-11 p.m. | Saturday Bear Club

Children will be divided into age-appropriate tracks, offering engaging activities sure to capture their attention and interests! Older kids can choose to participate or 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.

Cost: $50 per child, registration required

Saturday, October 10 | 6-10 p.m. | Radiant: A Speakeasy Affair

Celebrate in style at this speakeasy-themed soiree! Enjoy a glamorous evening of delectable bites and creative cocktails, live music, and more at one of St. Louis’ most talked-about new venues. Come dressed to impress and step into an elegant world infused with the timeless spirit of the Harlem Renaissance. 

This is an adult-only experience.

Cost: $50 per person for Early Bird registrations through July 24; $60 per person starting July 25; registration required

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Sunday, October 11 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Soulful Sunday Brunch

Reflect on the connections, inspiration, and memories from Black Alumni Weekend over a Soulful Sunday Brunch. Enjoy a nourishing meal and live music from the amazing Charles Glenn Duo. Share photos, contact info, and goodbye hugs, and receive a special “Blessing for the Road” from an alumni elder.

Cost: $25 Adults, $10 Child (6-17), 5 and under free

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