Alumni Weekend at Thurtene Carnival
April 20–22, 2012
Classes of 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992,
1997, 2002, 2007 and 2011
Join us for a fun-filled weekend of friends, nostalgia and celebration. The university invites all alumni to campus April 20–22, 2012, for Alumni Weekend at Thurtene Carnival. The weekend will also commemorate the 1st, 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th and 35th Reunions for undergraduate alumni from all schools. (This is a change from recent years when only the 1st–15th Reunion classes were held in conjunction with Thurtene Carnival.) Campus events are scheduled for all alumni, including family activities and sessions presented by university faculty. Alumni and their families will enjoy Thurtene Carnival — a long-standing tradition at the university and one of the oldest student-run carnivals in the country.
Commencement Weekend
May 18–20, 2012
Classes of 1942, 1947, 1952, 1957,
1962, 1967 and 1972
Undergraduate alumni from the 40th, 45th, 50th and Emeritus (beyond 50th Reunion) classes will continue to celebrate their Reunion in conjunction with Commencement Weekend May 18–20, 2012. As always, many exciting social and educational events are scheduled for Reunion alumni and their guests, along with special activities for the 50th Reunion Class of 1962. Nursing, occupational therapy and physical therapy alumni commemorating their 50th Reunion in 2012 also are invited to participate in the 50th Reunion events, including the Medallion Ceremony and the Class of 2012 Commencement ceremonies.
Join Your Reunion Committee
If you would like to volunteer to help make your Reunion one to remember, contact the Alumni Association at 314-935-6503 or 800-867-ALUM (toll-free), or email alumniassociation@wustl.edu.
Alumna Volunteer Spotlight
Avigail Goldgraber, AB ’06
Co-Chair, Class of 2006 Reunion Executive Committee;
Member, Arts & Sciences Eliot Society Membership Committee;
Member, Center for New Institutional Social Sciences Advisory Council;
Past Member, St. Louis Young Alumni Club;
Past Member, Alumni and Parents Admission Program
Why do you volunteer for Washington University?
I found it was an easy way for me to stay connected to the Washington University community. I also felt it was important to give back to the university as it has given me so much.
What do you enjoy most about your current and past volunteer roles?
I think the fact that I have been able to make them my own. A lot of volunteer opportunities are available, and you can choose the specific area you want. There is a lot of flexibility, and university staff members are very willing to work with you. They make it a point to help you with whatever you are trying to do.
What advice would you give to alumni who are considering volunteering at the university?
With so many volunteer options, it is important to pick an area for which you have a passion. If the first opportunity that presents itself to you isn’t exactly what you want to do, you can work with your staff liaison to find something that is a great fit for you. There are plenty of possibilities, so be selective and choose an area or a program that is particularly interesting to you.
Founders Day
featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning historian
Doris Kearns Goodwin
Sat., Nov. 5, 2011
6:30 p.m.
St. Louis Union Station Marriott
Plan now to join us to observe the anniversary of the founding of Washington University.
For more information, visit foundersday.wustl.edu.
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