Celebrate
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 1990 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 1990 Party
Raise a glass with the class of 1990 at Oliva on the Hill! This spectacular space tucked away in one of St. Louis’ most charming neighborhoods provides a perfect setting to catch up and celebrate with old friends. Enjoy an unforgettable evening with gourmet food, an open bar, 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.
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.
Friday Night After-Party
The Class of 1990 reunion committee invites 35th reunion celebrants to join classmates at Blueberry Hill’s Dart Room following Friday night’s Welcome Back 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 Welcome Back 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 1990 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:
Bob Bachle
AB ’90
Stephanie Herdrich
AB ’90
Janet Bickers Murray
AB ’90
Brooke Squire Wyatt
BSBA ’90
Lee Clark
AB ’90 MBA ’00
Jill Kallet-Lustigman
AB ’90
Allison Harris
AB ’90
Dawn Keck Gilman
AB ’90
Susan Poynter Moellering
AB ’90
Krista Terpack
BFA ’90
Class memories
Class notes
Rob Goldsteen, AB ’90, an internal medicine physician, transitioned from military medicine and as a flight surgeon at Walter Reed Army Medical Center to a 12-year stint as a professor at University of Texas Southwestern.
Jason Kravitz, AB ’90, a partner at Nixon Peabody, led the team of attorneys that successfully defended W.B. Mason and its use of the word “Blizzard” against a suit from Dairy Queen.
Karen Markel, BSBA ’90, started as dean of the College of Business at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, last June.
Brian Gilbert, AB ’90, was hired by Village Roadshow Entertainment Group (VREG) to oversee newly launched Village Roadshow Sports.
Looking back at 1990
Commencement to feature poet Mona Van Duyn
Mona Van Duyn, a winner of the National Book Award in poetry in 1971 for her book of poems To See, To Take, will be the Commencement speaker. Van Duyn, who will read from her work, is a chancellor of the Academy of American Poets and a
member of the prestigious American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters.
The messy middle
Award-winning journalist Laura Meckler, AB ’90, has decades of experience reporting on social and political issues. She began her journalism career at WashU’s Student Life before graduating to a newspaper job in Canton, Ohio. Then came stints at the Associated Press in Canton, Ohio, and in Washington, D.C.; at The Wall Street Journal; and her current job as national education reporter for The Washington Post.
NASA names WashU site of chief geoscience data facility
WashU has been designated the lead Geoscience Node of NASA’s Planetary Data System, NASA has announced. The designation makes the University the site of the chief facility for storing and distributing NASA data collected for the surfaces and interiors of Mercury, Venus, the Moon, Mars and the larger satellites of the outer planets.
W.I.L.D. performers
Spring 1990 – The BoDeans
Fall 1989 – The Romantics
Planning to attend
Search for classmates who are planning to come back for WashU Reunion at Thurtene Carnival, April 4-6, 2025.