1st-45th Reunion Schedule

11 A.M.-3:30 P.m.

2:30-4:30 p.m.

McKelvey Women & Engineering Center Open House

Urbauer Hall

Born out of McKelvey Engineering’s Women & Engineering Initiative, the Women & Engineering Center was launched in 2022 to provide a community where students can connect, grow, and belong. The center supports McKelvey engineers through three main pillars: mentorship, leadership development, and shared experiences. Stop by to learn more about the important work of the Women & Engineering Center!

Casual attire is recommended.

3-4:30 p.m.

Technology, Data, and Engineering Career Community Alumni + Student Networking Reception

Lopata Gallery

Join students and alumni in Technology, Data, and Engineering fields who are in town for Reunion Weekend and practice networking in a generous and welcoming space.

Casual attire is recommended.

3-5 p.m.

Entrepreneurs and Innovators Reunion Reception

Skandalaris Center, Mallinckrodt Center

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.

Casual attire is recommended.

3-5 p.m.

Environment, Sustainability, and Climate Change Open House

Schnuck Pavilion

Alumni with an interest in environmental, sustainability, and climate change issues are invited to connect 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. This largely informal event will include very brief remarks about the university’s teaching, research, operations, and community impact. Refreshments will be served.

Casual attire is recommended.

Capacity is limited. Advanced registration recommended.

5-9 P.m.

5-6 p.m.

WashU Asian Alumni Network Happy Hour

Women’s Building Formal Lounge

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

Casual attire is recommended.

5-6 p.m.

Olin Happy Hour

Knight and Bauer Hall Courtyard

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

Casual attire is recommended.

5:30-9:30 p.m.

Friday Bear Club

Danforth University Center, Second Floor

Wondering what to do with your kiddos during the Welcome Back Party? Don’t stress — we have your answer! Our Bear Club child-care program keeps your kids ages 0-17 safe and entertained while you enjoy your reunion event. Relax and catch up with classmates while your children are cared for by professionally screened, vetted, vaccinated, and trained Jovie caregivers.

Children will be divided into age-appropriate tracks, with the evening’s “Super Heroes” theme offering engaging activities sure to capture their attention. 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.

Cost: $25 per child

6-9 p.m.

9-11:30 A.M.

See STL | Soulard North and LaSalle Park Walking Tour

SOLD OUT

Tour starts and ends at the roundabout at the Brookings Loop on the east end of the Danforth Campus

Visit some of St. Louis’s oldest buildings, explore a hidden neighborhood formerly known as Frenchtown, and view damage from the Great Cyclone of 1896 with your own eyes. Guided by a staff member from the Missouri Historical Society, attendees will tour the Soulard neighborhood on foot. Soulard is home to the oldest farmer’s market west of the Mississippi River, historical red-brick row houses, and many local eateries and shops. Attendees will have the opportunity to grab a quick bite to eat upon arrival before the walking tour begins.

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

Comfortable shoes and weather appropriate casual attire is recommended.

Capacity is limited. Advanced registration recommended.

Cost: $15 per adult, $10 per child
(Children 5 and under are free)

10-11 A.m.

Sam Fox School Alumni Coffee

Kuehner Court, Weil Hall

Sam Fox School alumni are invited to join Dean Carmon Colangelo and other Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts leaders for coffee and conversation.

Casual attire is recommended.

10-11:30 A.m.

Danforth Campus Tour

SOLD OUT

Tour starts and ends at the roundabout at the Brookings Loop on the east end of the Danforth Campus

From the reimagined landscape of the east end transformation of Danforth Campus to the 50,000 sq. ft. renovation at the Mallinckrodt Center, you and your classmates will get to experience, engage, and explore the latest developments on the Danforth Campus. The tour offers a chance to relive a bit of your college experience while celebrating the milestones of the next generation.

Comfortable shoes and weather appropriate casual attire is recommended.

Capacity is limited. Advanced registration is recommended.

10:30–11:30 A.m.

Art on Campus Tour

SOLD OUT

Tour begins at the Florence Steinberg Weil Sculpture Garden in front of the north entrance to Weil Hall on the Danforth Campus

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.

Comfortable shoes and weather appropriate casual attire is recommended.

Capacity is limited. Advanced registration recommended.

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Reslife Reunion

Ursa’s Fireside on the South 40

Welcome home! Return to the South 40 to revisit the places 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.

Casual attire is recommended.

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Student Union, Campus Life, and Sorority/Fraternity Life Reception

Campus Life Office, Danforth University Center, room 160

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.

Casual attire is recommended.

1:30-4:30 p.m.

Literary Tour of St. Louis with Gerald Early, the Merle Kling Professor of Modern Letters

Tour starts and ends at the roundabout at the Brookings Loop on the east end of the Danforth Campus

From Mark Twain to T.S. Eliot to late Ntozake Shange, St. Louis has been home to many great writers, each of whom left their mark on the city. The Common Reader’s St. Louis Literary Tour, led by Gerald Early, the Merle Kling Professor of Modern Letters, takes visitors on a literary adventure through the City of St. Louis. Attendees will see the Old Courthouse, where Joseph Pulitzer bought the Evening-Dispatch, now the St. Louis Post-Dispatch; Mark Twain’s home during his apprenticeship as a river pilot; Ntozake Shange’s elementary school, and much more. Photo opportunities will be available at various stops along the way.

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

Casual attire is recommended.

Capacity is limited. Advanced registration recommended.

Cost: $15 per adult (13+)
(Children 12 and under are free)

7–11 p.m.

1st Class Party

18 Rails

Join your 2023 classmates in one of St. Louis’ hottest destinations – 18Rails at City Foundry. What was once the center of industrial activity in St. Louis is now home to 17 unique restaurants, local shops, the Alamo Drafthouse, City Winery, Sandbox VR, and the tech-infused Puttshack mini-golf experience. Enjoy an unforgettable evening with your classmates as you explore this chic venue, with music, photo opportunities, beer and wine, and delicious food stations.

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

Cocktail attire is recommended.

Advanced registration recommended.

Cost: $30 per person

7–11 p.m.

5th Class Party

Palladium St. Louis

Join your fellow 2019 classmates at the Palladium Saint Louis in historic Lafayette Square to celebrate your 5th reunion. Special touches and grand plans are in store for the class who missed their 1st Reunion. This party will not disappoint! Enjoy cocktails at the open bar on the floating mezzanine overlooking the St. Louis skyline while sharing great memories of WashU with good friends. The evening will include music, photo opportunities, and gourmet food stations. Celebrate your WashU memories alongside the very people who shared your experience!

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

Cocktail attire is recommended.

Advanced registration recommended.

Cost: $50 per person

7–11 p.m.

10th Class Party

Majorette

Reconnect with the Class of 2014 at Majorette, a contemporary event space that includes a hidden lower-level game room and bar, a mezzanine that overlooks the party, and a dance floor to show off your moves! Located in Maplewood, near a host of lively bars and restaurants, Majorette will not disappoint! Enjoy an open bar, gourmet food stations, a DJ, and fun photo opportunities while sharing memories with old friends.

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

Cocktail attire is recommended.

Advanced registration recommended.

Cost: $50 per person

7–11 p.m.

15th Class Party

Work and Leisure

Enjoy a night filled with laughs and good friends from the Class of 2009 at the 15th Reunion Class Party at Work and Leisure. This non-traditional event space, located in trendy Midtown, is a 5,000 sq. ft. venue that offers bocce ball and shuffleboard, along with a DJ booth in an industrial-style space. Enjoy an open bar with delicious cocktails, gourmet food stations, and fun photo opportunities.

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

Cocktail attire is recommended.

Advanced registration recommended.

Cost: $50 per person

7–11 p.m.

20th Class Party

Boo Cat Club

Join the Class of 2004 at the Boo Cat Club, a cultural venue with a modern sensibility and historic charm, located near Delmar. 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. | Class toast followed by gourmet food stations
10:30 p.m. | Event concludes

Cocktail attire is recommended.

Advanced registration recommended.

Cost: $50 per person

6:30–10:30 p.m.

25th Class Party

Maryland House

Join the Class of 1999 at the Maryland House by Brennan’s, located in historic Central West End. Through the years, Maryland House has won numerous local awards, including Best Bar, Best Lounge, Best Place for a Nightcap, Best Place to Lose Yourself in Time, and more. 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. | Class of 1999 toast and photo, followed by gourmet food stations
10:30 p.m. | Event concludes

Cocktail attire is recommended.

Complimentary valet parking will be available.

Advanced registration recommended.

Cost: $70 per person

6:30–10:30 p.m.

30th Class Party

Holmes Lounge, Ridgley Hall

Join the Class of 1994 in the beautiful Holmes Lounge on the Danforth Campus. Originally the university’s library in the 1900s, the historic main entrance of Holmes Lounge overlooks Brookings Quadrangle, where university-wide events such as Commencement and WILD were once held. Share memories of your days at WashU with your classmates while enjoying dinner, drinks, music, and great conversation in this iconic campus location.

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

Cocktail attire is recommended.

Advanced registration recommended.

Cost: $70 per person

6:30–10:30 p.m.

35th Class Party

Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum

Join the class of 1989 at the beautiful Kemper Art Museum designed by Fumihiko Maki, a Pritzker Prize winning architect and former Washington University faculty member. The museum features more than 18,000 square feet of exhibition space containing galleries for rotating special exhibitions as well as selections from the permanent collection. Kemper sits on the edge of Tisch Park near iconic Brookings. Enjoy the beautiful space while enjoying gourmet food, an open bar, music, and great conversation sharing memories of your time at WashU.

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

Cocktail attire is recommended.

Advanced registration recommended.

Cost: $70 per person

6:30–10:30 p.m.

40th Class Party

Women’s Building Formal Lounge

Join fellow 40th Reunion celebrants on Danforth Campus for a nostalgic evening in the Women’s Building Formal Lounge. Opened in 1928, the Women’s Building was the result of a grassroots effort by female students to erect a meeting place for WashU sororities. The Women’s Building quickly became a favorite student hangout and the source of many memories for WashU alumni over the last century. Classmates will enjoy reminiscing over cocktails, dinner, music, and dancing. Reconnect with friends and make new memories in this iconic WashU spot at the Class of 1984 party.

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

Cocktail attire is recommended.

Advanced registration recommended.

Cost: $70 per person

6:30–10:30 p.m.

45th Class Party

Whittemore House

Join fellow 45th Reunion classmates for an evening at the beautiful and exclusive Whittemore House. The Whittemore House was built in 1912 and designed by Scottish architect James P. Jamieson, who also designed Danforth Campus spaces such as Ridgely Hall, Alumni House, and the Chancellor’s Residence. Whittemore House is a members only club and has served as Washington University’s Faculty Club since 1969. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, music, and dancing while reconnecting with friends at the Class of 1979 party.

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

Cocktail attire is recommended.

Complimentary valet parking will be available.

Advanced registration recommended.

Cost: $70 per person

9 – 11 a.m.