Celebrate
Reunion at Thurtene Carnival will be packed with events on campus and around St. Louis, but there are a few signature Reunion experiences you won’t want to miss, like the Welcome Back Party, the Alumni BBQ on the East End of Danforth Campus, and your Class of 2024 Happy Hour! We’re busy working on a full schedule, so check back in early 2025 to read about all of the receptions, tours, and events we have planned.
Class of 2024 Party
Welcome back, Class of 2024! There’s no place like home. Join the celebration at Umrath Lounge and enjoy an evening of fabulous music, drinks, food stations, and photo opportunities. Toast to your first year as part of the WashU alumni crew, catch up with your classmates, and make a few fun new memories at your old stomping grounds.
Featured Events
Reunion at Thurtene weekend will be packed with events on campus and around St. Louis, but there are a few signature reunion experiences you won’t want to miss.
Welcome back party
Friday, april 4
6-9 p.m.
Kick off the weekend at the Welcome Back Party. If being back on WashU’s campus isn’t exciting enough, get ready for an evening event lit with glowing lights, a live band, and fun photo opportunities! Your classmates cannot wait to see you! Enjoy heavy appetizers, beer, wine, and soda while catching up with old friends.
Alumni bbq
Saturday, april 5
11:30 A.M.-1:30 p.m.
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.
sunday good bye brunch
sunday, april 6
9 – 11 A.m.
Reminisce on your reunion weekend, bid “until we meet again” to your classmates, and enjoy an all-you-care-to-eat brunch.
Get involved
Class of 2024 reunion committee
Want to help plan Reunion and make sure it’s a huge success? Join your Reunion Committee! Check out this list of classmates who have already signed up:
Anika Chatterjee
AB ’24
Mariah Davis
AB ’24
Rachel Kleban
BSBA ’24
Thomas Recupero
AB ’24
Vytautas Staniskis
BS ’24
Tim Chung
AB ’24
Ned Dybala
AB ’24
Adam Marcus
BSBA ’24
David Seymour
AB ’24
McKenna Smith
AB ’24
Guinter Dame Vogg
BS ’24
Audrey Engman
BFA ’24
Zach Patterson
AB ’24
Oliver Simon
AB ’24
Yuan Yifan
BS ’24, MS ’24
Reunion class gift
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 memories
Looking back at 2024
Jennifer Coolidge to give WashU’s 163rd Commencement address
Jennifer Coolidge, an award-winning actor known for her numerous iconic roles in film and on television, will deliver the 2024 Commencement address.
Class of 2024: Committed to climate solutions
Engineering student Guinter Dame Vogg is an expert in carbon emissions and global climate politics. Environmental analysis major Lauren Bruhl knows the science and the economics behind electric vehicles.
Cinema St. Louis highlights WashU student filmmakers
“Classroom 230” – directed by Ava Farrar, AB ’24 – is one of seven films created by WashU students that will be featured in the 24th annual St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase.
W.I.L.D. performer
Spring 2024 – Joey Bada$$
Planning to attend
Search for classmates who are planning to come back for WashU Reunion at Thurtene Carnival, April 4-6, 2025.