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Reunion at Thurtene Carnival is packed with exciting events on campus and around St. Louis, but there are a few extra-special reunion experiences you don’t want to miss. These signature events include the Kickoff in the Quad, the Welcome Back Party and the Alumni BBQ on the east end of Danforth Campus, and – of course – your Class of 2000 Party! We’re eagerly working on a full schedule, so check back in early 2025 to read about all the receptions, tours, and events we have planned.
Class of 2000 Party
Join the Class of 2000 for an unforgettable evening at the swanky and stylish Boo Cat Club. Located midway between the Central West End and Delmar Loop, the Boo Cat Club blends its unique historic charm with a modern sensibility. Share memories of your days spent at WashU with your classmates while enjoying dinner, drinks, music, and great conversation.
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.
kickoff in the quad
Friday, april 4
11:30 A.M.-1 p.m.
Kick off reunion weekend at the heart of the university — Brookings Quad! Whether celebrating commencement, dancing to a favorite band at WILD, or toasting to the end of senior year, generations of WashU students have created unforgettable memories at this epicenter of campus life. Grab a glass of bubbly and some light bites and reminisce with friends as you toast to new memories and the weekend ahead.
Welcome back party
Friday, april 4
6-9 p.m.
Day one of reunion weekend concludes with the signature Welcome Back Party, an epic celebration held in Tisch Park. As the sun sets behind beautiful Brookings Hall, catch up with old friends over heavy appetizers, desserts, and beer, wine, and soda. Enjoy live music, fun photo opportunities, and an amazing evening with the WashU community.
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.
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.
Saturday Night After-Party
The Class of 2000 reunion committee invites 25th reunion celebrants to join classmates at Blueberry Hill following Saturday night’s Class Party. Join for a night cap, to reconnect with friends, great conversation, or simply to extend the fun. Classmates will gather for an informal meet-up immediately following the Class Party. No need to register. Just attend. Cash bar.
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 2000 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:
Stephanie Baker
AB ’00 MSPT ’02
Josh Densen
AB ’00
Ted Harvey
BS ’00
Sara Bleiberg Klein
AB ’00
Cheryl Wiener Perlmutter
BS ’00 MBA ’05
Stefanie Raphan Krauss
BSBA ’00
Matthew Bender
AB ’00, MA ’00
Lindsey Wurzel Glass
BSBA ’00
Carrie Hoff
AB ’99
Beth Koprowski
AB ’00
Tracy Pickar
AB ’00
Megan Cavanaugh
AB ’00
Gabe Greenbaum
AB ’00
Joel Jackson
AB ’00
Jessica Lewin-Zmood
AB ’00
Mandee Rosenthal Polonsky
AB ’00
Class memories
Class notes
Tracee (Orlove) Fruman, AB ’00, was appointed as an administrative law judge for the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings.
Deborah Levine, AB ’00, associate professor of health policy and management at Providence College, earned its 2019–20 Joseph R. Accinno Faculty Teaching Award.
Kristen Johnson, AB ’00, joined the Arizona Department of Water Resources as manager of the Colorado River Section in the Water Planning and Permitting Division.
Paul Gassett, PMBA ’00, joined the leadership team at Obata Marketing and Design in St. Louis as vice president.
Looking back at 2000
Fischer: a sensation on the court, in class and in the community
Just in the last few weeks Alia Fischer has won a third straight NCAA Division III Player of the Year trophy; the Jostens Trophy, recognizing the outstanding student-athlete in Division III
basketball; the GTE Academic All-American of the Year Award for eminence in athletics, academics and community service; and, most recently, a coveted NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship.
Civil rights leader Julian Bond to deliver Commencement address
Julian Bond, chairman of the board of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, has been on the cutting edge of social change for 40 years as an activist who faced jail for his convictions.
Designer’s Creations: A Labor of Love
When Cheree Berry, BFA ’00, married Jeff York, MBA ’04, JD ’04, in September 2008, she put her unique stamp on the affair. Berry, founder of Cheree Berry Paper, loved “coming up with my own design and aesthetic” full of “surprise elements, color and whimsy.” After working on other people’s weddings, “It was a great exercise to go through my own,” she adds.
W.I.L.D. performers
Spring 2000 – Outkast
Fall 1999 – G. Love & Special Sauce
See who’s coming
Search for classmates who are planning to come back for WashU Reunion at Thurtene Carnival, April 4-6, 2025.