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APRIL 11-13, 2014

fRIdAy, APRIL 11

Attend Classes

Choose from 10 offered undergraduate classes. Learn amongst our talented students and from some of our most prominent professors. The pièce de résistance—no tests will be given! Course descriptions and locations can be found online.

9:00-10:00 am General Biochemistry II Joseph Jez

10:00-11:00 am Cognitive Psychology David Balota

10:00-11:00 am Chinese Civilization Robert Hegel

11:30 am-1:00 pm Anthropology & Public Health Bradley Stoner

12:00-1:00 pm Japanese Civilization Marvin Marcus

12:00-1:00 pm Physics of the Heart James Miller

12:00-1:00 pm Physiological Control Systems Paul Stein

1:00-2:00 pm Methods to Theoretical Physics II Carl Bender

1:00-2:00 pm Physics II Thomas Bernatowicz

1:00-2:30 pm Performance Theory Julia Walker

Admissions Session & Tour: Session 1 9:45 am–12:15 pm | Room 135, S. Brookings Hall

Open to prospective students and their families.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Exploring Wash U with Jim Burmeister 1:00–2:30 pm | Meet under Brookings Arch

Learn some of the University’s rich history, then take a walking tour highlighting a few of the campus’ greatest treasures.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Purpose, Passion and a Plan: Moving into Your Encore Career 1:00–2:30 pm | Room 132, Goldfarb Hall

Join Marci Alboher, author of The Encore Career Handbook and vice president at Encore.org—a national nonprofit promoting second acts for the greater good, to talk about moving into new work past midlife with a positive social impact.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Admissions Session & Tour: Session 2 1:15–3:45 pm | Room 135, S. Brookings Hall


Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum Tour: Session 1 2:00–3:00 pm | Kemper Art Museum

Tour the Kemper Art Museum with a trained docent, exploring the permanent collection galleries as well as the special exhibition.

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Alumni College Advanced Registration Recommended Family

WELCOME CENTER | Mallinckrodt Center | Friday: 10:00 am–5:00 pm | Saturday: 7:30–11:00 am & 2:00–5:00 pm

THURTENE CARNIVAL HOURSFriday: 4:00–8:00 pmSaturday & Sunday: 11:00 am–8:00 pm

Family Programming: Session 1 5:30–9:00 pm | Danforth University Center$15 Child

See pages 7–8 for more details.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Classic Shabbat Dinner 6:00–8:00 pm | Levites Chabad House

RSVP at chabadoncampus.org/alumni.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Taste of Wash U Welcome Reception 6:00–9:00 pm | Danforth University Center$20 Adult

Reconnect with classmates at this reception for all classes, featuring Ted Drewes frozen custard, toasted ravioli, and Imo’s pizza.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

St. Louis Cardinals v. Chicago Cubs 7:15 pm | Busch Stadium$20 Adult or Child (ages 3-17)

Wash U night at the ballpark! Tickets are available for the right or left field loges. Tickets will need to be picked up on campus. Transportation is not provided to the stadium. Limit six tickets per household.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Black Alumni Council Celebrating 30 Years Gala 8:00 pm | Chase Park Plaza Hotel

Join us as we celebrate our 30th Anniversary. Please contact [email protected] or 314.935.5645 for more information.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Mama’s Pot Roast Performances 8:00 & 10:00 pm | Gargoyle, Mallinckrodt Center

Join alumni and students from Wash U’s premiere improv comedy troupe, as we celebrate 20 years of making you laugh (and sometimes cry). ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

25th Reunion Reception at Blueberry Hill 8:00–11:00 pm | Elvis Room, Blueberry Hill

A special celebration for the Class of 1989.

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Graham Chapel Open House2:00–4:00 pm | Graham Chapel ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Breakthrough Research at the School of Medicine & Lab Tour 2:00–4:00 pm | Bus departs from Mallinckrodt

Led by fourth-year medical students, this session and tour highlights the medical campus, including the gallery wall of Nobel recipients, the Maya Lin designed Hope Plaza, and recent additions such as the BJC Institute of Health. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tour & Tasting 2:30–5:00 pm | Bus departs from Mallinckrodt $15 Adult

Join friends for a tour of Anheuser-Busch’s brewery and enjoy samples from their tap. Hear from several WU alumni about their experiences working at Anheuser-Busch. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Groundbreaking Ceremony & Reception for the Gary & Rachel Sumers Recreation Center 4:00 pm | Athletic Complex––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Performing Arts Department Alumni Reception 4:00–5:00 pm | PAD Lounge, Mallinckrodt Center––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Delta Sigma Pi Collegian & Alumni Welcome Reception 4:00–5:30 pm | BSBA Lounge, Simon Hall––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Campus Y Open House 4:00–6:00 pm | Lower Level, Umrath Hall––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Hillel Happy Hour 4:00–6:00 pm | Hillel Building––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

International Alumni Reception 5:00–6:00 pm | Living Room, Stix Int’l House––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Catholic Student Center Alumni Happy Hour 5:00–7:00 pm | Catholic Student Center

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Breakfast & Tour of the St. Louis Zoo 8:00–11:30 am | Bus departs from Mallinckrodt$15 Adult | $10 Child (ages 6-17)

Visit St. Louis’ world-renowned zoo before it opens to the public, and enjoy breakfast at the special exhibit Sea Lion Sound. A guided zoo tour will follow. Space is limited.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Impressionist France at the Saint Louis Art Museum with Elizabeth Childs 8:30–11:30 am | Presentation in Steinberg Hall, Bus departs from Steinberg Hall$15 Adult

Join Dr. Elizabeth Childs, the Etta and Mark Steinberg Professor of Art History and chair of the Department of Art History and Archaeology, for a presentation on the Saint Louis Art Museum’s exhibit Impressionist France: Visions of Nation from Le Gray to Monet, followed by a docent-led tour. Impressionist France explores resonances between landscape and national identity as reflected in paintings and photographs from 1850 through 1880. Continental breakfast will be available at 8:00 am.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Breakfast with Olin Business School Dean Mahendra Gupta & Tour of Knight & Bauer Halls 9:00–10:30 am | Knight & Bauer Halls

Join Dean Mahendra Gupta and Associate Dean Steve Malter for a continental breakfast, presentation, and tour of Olin’s new facilities.

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Wash U Sustainability Initiatives Tour 9:00–10:30 am | Room 12, Brauer Hall

Come see, hear, and learn about the amazing sustainability projects and initiatives at Wash U. Hear directly from two of Wash U’s leading sustainability experts, Pratim Biswas, Lucy & Stanley Lopata Professor and chair of the Department of Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering, and Phil Valko, director of Sustainability, as they showcase the University’s groundbreaking research in sustainability. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Tyson Research Center Tour with Arts & Sciences Dean Barbara Schaal 9:00–11:45 am | Bus departs from Mallinckrodt$10 Adult or Child

Washington University’s Tyson Research Center is a 2,000-acre field station and outdoor laboratory. Located 20 miles from the Danforth Campus, the center provides a living landscape for environmental research and education. Join us for a short presentation and a private guided tour of the Living Learning Center and Tyson’s natural ecosystems and experimental venues, including: herbaceous communities in experimentally restored Dolomite glades, a large prairie restoration, the longest-running temperate forest dynamics plot, and experimental wetland studies. Continental breakfast will be available at 8:30 am. Space is limited.


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Alumni College Advanced Registration Recommended Family

Student Charity Art Auction9:00 am–3:00 pm | Holmes Lounge

Come to our informal sealed-bid auction to support aspiring student artists at Wash U and charity. Students of all levels are donating artwork to be auctioned off to the Wash U community. All proceeds will be donated to a charity elected by the participating student artists. Sponsored by the Olin Business Council.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

ASK: Alumni Sharing Knowledge Panel & Networking 10:30 am–12:00 pm | Simon Hall

A Washington University education can take you great places. Come hear about the influence Washington University had in the lives of some of our successful alumni as they share the stories of their career paths, advice, and the state of their respective fields. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Admissions Session & Tour: Session 3 10:45 am–1:15 pm | Room 135, S. Brookings Hall


Delta Gamma Centennial Kick-Off Meet & Greet10:30 am–1:30 pm | Delta Gamma Suite, Women’s Building––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Alumni BBQ & Beer Garden 12:00–2:00 pm | Brookings Quadrangle$10 Adults | $5 Child (ages 6-17)

Gather in the Quad for a fun-filled afternoon of great food, drinks, and children’s entertainment. A cash bar will be available in the Beer Garden.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Alumni Soccer Game 1:00 pm | Francis Field

Join your fellow Bears as we celebrate all generations of Wash U soccer.

Delta Sigma Pi Brotherhood Bonding BBQ 1:00–2:30 pm | Simon Hall Courtyard––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Chabad Shabbat Afternoon Lunch 1:00–3:00 pm | Levites Chabad House––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Sorority Suite Open House 1:00–3:00 pm | Women’s Building––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Campus Tours 1:30–2:30 pm | Departs from Brookings Hall––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum Tour: Session 2 1:30–2:30 pm | Kemper Art Museum

Tour the Kemper Art Museum with a trained docent, exploring the permanent collection galleries as well as the special exhibition.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Jefferson’s Books & Other Highlights from Special Collections 1:30–2:30 pm | Gingko Room, Level 1, Olin Library

Washington University is recognized as the third largest holder of Thomas Jefferson’s books. Hear from University Libraries’ Special Collections staff how more than 80 books from our third president’s library made their way to the University in 1880. Volumes from the Jefferson collection and his granddaughter’s library will be on display on the main level of John M. Olin Library as part of the Coolidge Library Exhibit.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Petting Zoo 2:00–3:00 pm | Women’s Building Lawn––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Ervin Scholars Alumni Reception 2:00–3:00 pm––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Campus Life & Student Union Reception 2:00–3:00 pm | Student Union Suite, Danforth University Center

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Thurtene Carnival Alumni Hospitality Tent 2:00–4:00 pm | Thurtene Lot, East of Brookings––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

ResLife Reception 2:30–3:30 pm | College Hall, South 40––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Athletics Alumni Reception 2:30–4:00 pm | Hall of Champions, Athletic Complex––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Printmaking with Sam Fox School Dean Carmon Colangelo 3:00–4:00 pm | 1st Floor, Bixby Hall

Carmon Colangelo, dean of the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, and master printer Tom Reed, will lead a special demonstration in printmaking and show previous works from the Island Press collection. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Harvey Media Center Open House 3:00–4:00 pm | 3rd Floor, Danforth University Center

Visit the new home of WUTV, KWUR, WUPR, WUTE, WUndergound, Spires, Issues, The Circuit, and Armour.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

WUPAN LGBT Alumni Reception 3:00–4:00 pm | Kemper Art Museum––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Danforth Scholars Reception 3:00–5:00 pm | 5 University Lane––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Orientation Ambassador/WUSA Welcome Back Reception 3:15–4:15 pm | Private Dining Room, South 40––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Rubelmann’s Last Hurrah 3:30–5:00 pm | Ground Floor, Rubelmann Hall

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Delta Gamma DECADE Reception & Cocktail Party 4:00–7:00 pm | Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments

To register, visit bit.ly/1ejb0T5, call 636.227.4451 or email [email protected].––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

William Greenleaf Eliot Society Reception 5:30–7:00 pm As a special thank you, join fellow Eliot Society members for an exclusive reception. A personal invitation will be sent later this spring. For more information or to join the Eliot Society, please visit eliotsociety.wustl.edu or call 314.935.5291.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

25th Reunion Recognition Ceremony 6:00–7:00 pm | Graham Chapel

Members of the Class of 1989 will receive a 25th Reunion commemorative pin in a special ceremony hosted by Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Family Programming: Session 2 6:30–11:15 pm | Danforth University Center$15 Child

See pages 7–8 for more details.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Class Parties 7:00–11:00 pm$30 1st Reunion | $40 5th Reunion |$50 10th–45th Reunions

Enjoy an evening with your classmates over drinks and dinner. See insert for more details.


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Farewell Brunch 9:30–11:30 am | College Hall, South 40$10 Adult | $5 Child (ages 6-17)

Enjoy an all-you-care-to-eat brunch on the South 40 before departing campus. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Mass at the Catholic Student Center 11:00 am | 6352 Forsyth Blvd.

SUNdAy, APRIL 13Delta Gamma Golden Centennial Luncheon 11:30 am | Crowne Center Clayton Plaza Hotel

Our special guest speaker will be former Delta Gamma national president, Maureen Syring. To register, visit bit.ly/1ejb0T5, call 636.227.4451 or email [email protected].––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Lock & Chain Alumni Luncheon 12:00–3:00 pm | McMillan Café, McMillan Hall

Register by March 14 to receive a $10 discount.Early Bear Package Pricing 1st Reunion: $505th Reunion: $6010th–45th Reunions: $7025th Reunion: $50

The Early Bear Package includes: Taste of Wash U Welcome ReceptionAlumni BBQClass Party

BE AN EARLy BEAR

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fAmILy PROgRAmmINg SESSIONS Family Programming is designed to allow alumni to enjoy their weekend while knowing that their children will be entertained and cared for by Washington University staff, current students, and professional nannies from TLC for Kids. Family Programming is divided into three recommended tracks to ensure age appropriate and engaging activities for all participants.

Wash U Legacies Ages 12-18Older children will explore many facets of campus life at Wash U. Current undergraduate students will lead a variety of tours on campus, including a visit to Harvey Media Center to see the WUTV and KWUR Stations.

Bear Club Ages 3-12Children will participate in engaging activities that are both exciting and educational. Activities include arts & crafts and a Mad Scientist presentation. Children will also enjoy a magic show and decorating a T-shirt.

Baby Bears Ages 3 & UnderChild care is available for infants and toddlers during both Family Programming Sessions. Care and age-appropriate activities will be provided by staff from TLC, and supervised by Washington University staff. Parents will need to provide any necessary supplies.

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FRIDAY 4/11 | SESSION 1 | 5:30 - 9:00 PM

5:30 pm Registration/Sign In & Icebreakers

6:15 pm Dinner

6:45 pm T-Shirt Decorating & Games

7:30 pm BEAR CLUB: Magic Show

LEGACIES: Harvey Media Center Tour

8:30 pm Free Play

9:00 pm Sign Out

SATURDAY 4/12 | SESSION 2 | 6:30 - 11:15 PM

6:30 pm Registration/Sign In/Free Play

7:00 pm BEAR CLUB: Dinner and Cupcake Decorating

LEGACIES: Chef’s Tour, Cooking Demo & Tasting

8:00 pm BEAR CLUB: Mad Scientist Show

LEGACIES: Crow Observatory Tour

9:30 pm Movie, Arts & Crafts, Games

11:15 pm Sign Out

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fREqUENTLy ASkEd qUESTIONSDo I need to register in advance? You are strongly encouraged to register in advance as many events sell out before Reunion.

Will I receive a confirmation? In early April, we’ll send you a confirmation email detailing the events for which you have registered.

How do I make changes to my reservation? Please call 800.867.2586 if you need to change your reservation or are no longer able to attend. We ask that all cancellations are made by April 1.

May I bring my family? Yes! In addition to many family-friendly events offered, extensive family programming is available for children of all ages (see pages 7–8 for details). Parents can also arrange for private child care through TLC, a licensed and bonded temporary child care service, by calling 314.725.5660 or visiting www.tlcforkids.com.

What if I have special needs? Need assistance getting around campus? Have special dietary needs? Please contact the Alumni Association at 800.867.2586 or [email protected].

What transportation options are available? Special event shuttles will be provided for all off-campus tours, except for the Cardinals game.

Complimentary class party shuttles are provided from Reunion hotel blocks to all Class Parties on Saturday night.

Hotels in the Reunion blocks may provide complimentary shuttle service. Check in advance with your hotel.

Washington University has the added convenience of two Metrolink stations on the Danforth Campus. For more information, visit www.metrostlouis.org.

LOdgINg NEEd A PLACE TO REST? To ease your travel planning, the Alumni Association has blocked hotel space exclusively for Reunion alumni. Book your hotel by the date listed for each hotel to enjoy these discounted nightly group rates.

The Chase Park Plaza*212 N. Kingshighway Blvd. 314.633.3000 | 1.877.587.2427Rates Per Night: $142+Rates available until March 21, 2014.Call hotel directly for reservations.

Crowne Plaza Clayton*7750 Carondelet Ave.314.726.5400Rate Per Night: $99Rates available until March 24, 2014.Visit reunions.wustl.edu for a direct link for online reservations, and enter group code WIQ.

Moonrise Hotel*6177 Delmar Blvd.314.721.1111Rates Per Night: $163+RooM bLoCk SoLd oUT

Sheraton Clayton Plaza*7730 Bonhomme Ave.314.863.0400 | 1.888.337.1395Rates Per Night: $99 (standard), $139 (suite)Rates available until March 21, 2014.Visit reunions.wustl.edu for a direct link for online reservations.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel*100 Carondelet Plaza314.863.6300 | 1.800.960.7056Rates Per Night: $163 (trad.), $179 (deluxe), $255 (suites)Rates available until March 17, 2014.Visit reunions.wustl.edu for a direct link for online reservations, and enter one of the following group codes: WADWADF (trad.), WADWADA (deluxe), or WADWADC (suite).

*45-day cancellation policy

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WHEN MAKING YOUR GIFT:• Any gift made between July 1, 2013, and

June 30, 2014, counts toward the Reunion Class Gift totals. For three-year pledges, the total pledge amount counts.

• Your contribution may be directed to the school or program of your choice.

• The class with the highest increase in participation will receive the Class of 1948 Participation Trophy.

For more information or to make a gift, visit gifts.wustl.edu, call 314.935.5291, or email [email protected].

REUNION CLASS gIfT PROgRAmWHY OUR ALUMNI GIvEScholarships: Nearly 50% of undergraduate students receive some type of financial assistance each year. Your gift helps ensure that limited finances do not deprive bright students of the chance to attend Washington University.

Rankings: You can enhance the value of your degree just by giving. Alumni support is one of the factors that determine college rankings. Washington University is currently ranked #14 in undergraduate programs in the nation.

Research: Talented faculty and cutting-edge facilities are essential for producing pathbreaking research. Visit research.wustl.edu to learn more about recent medical breakthroughs and intellectual discoveries at Washington University.

Wash U T-Shirt: If you participate in the Reunion Class Gift, you will receive a Wash U T-shirt available for pickup at Reunion.

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Questions? Call 800.867.2586or email [email protected]

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