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 2005 Party! 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 2005 Party
Raise a glass with the Class of 2005 at La Verona on The Hill. This charming space is a gorgeous addition to the beloved St. Louis neighborhood, introducing new night life options while preserving its unique history. Enjoy an elegant evening reminiscing with old friends over gourmet food, an open bar, nostalgic tunes, and fun photo opportunities.
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
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 of 2005 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:
Tim Bono
AB ’05, MA ’08, PhD ’11
Amy Fan
BS ’05
Erin Harkless Moore
BSBA ’05
Zak Kosan
AB ’04
James Mourey
BSBA ’05
Adannaa Oparanozie Alexander
AB ’05
Audrey Schmook
AB ’05
Jin Sheen Yeoh
BS ’05
Thomas Bryan
BS ’06, MS ’06
Elizabeth Fulmer
AB ’05
Lauren Harte-Hargrove
AB ’05
Brian Leventhal
BSBA ’05
Jay Newman
AB ’05
Kira Sadaka
AB ’05
Matt Wolpert
BSBA ’05
Amanda Doreson
AB ’05
Kalen Furrer
BSBA ’05, MSBA ’06
Jesse Jung
AB ’04
Gina Macchiaroli
BS ’05
Yinka Ogunsunlade
AB ’05
Larry Sadaka
AB ’05
Samantha Wolpert
BSBA ’05
Class memories
Class notes
Kathryn Zuckerman, AB ’05, is executive director at CBS News, overseeing the planning and strategy of special programming.
Danielle Borrin Hertz, AB ’05, was appointed to be a member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, the governing board of trustees of the museum.
Keith Beutler, MA ’05, penned George Washington’s Hair: How Early Americans Remembered the Founders (University of Virginia Press, November 2021).
Shannon Puopolo, AB ’05, a stockholder in Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., was honored by Business Observer magazine, which named her to its 40 Under 40 list.
Looking back at 2005
Gephardt reminds 2005 graduates of the Golden Rule’s value
Richard A. Gephardt, former U.S. House minority leader, and four others — William H.
Gass, Emily R. Pulitzer, Robert G. Roeder
and James E. Stowers Jr. — received honorary doctoral degrees at the ceremony
attended by more than 12,000 people, including some 2,500 new graduates.
Siteman advances to NCI comprehensive status
The Siteman Cancer Center has joined the highest-ranking cancer research and treatment institutions with a designation by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as a Comprehensive
Cancer Center.
Hatching a songwriter
Songwriter Sean Douglas’ job is just like yours — except his office is the recording studio. And his co-workers are stars like Jason Derulo and David Guetta. Douglas, AB ’05, who graduated with a degree in anthropology, is on a hot streak. His hits include “Talk Dirty” and “Wiggle,” performed by Derulo; “Hey Mama,” performed by Guetta and Nicki Minaj; “Heart Attack,” performed by Demi Lovato; and “Levels,” performed by Nick Jonas.
W.I.L.D. performers
Spring 2005 – Robert Randolph & the Family Band
Fall 2004 – Ozomatli
Planning to attend
Search for classmates who are planning to come back for WashU Reunion at Thurtene Carnival, April 4-6, 2025.