Join us on Friday and Saturday evening for our signature events, and make the most of your time with your classmates!
Enjoy early-bird savings on every event when you register by April 30.
Unless otherwise noted, events are open to all classes and their guests. Recommended attire for most Reunion Weekend activities is business casual.
Friday, May 29
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5:15–6:45 p.m. |
UW School of Medicine Alumni Leadership Council Meeting University of Washington Cost: complimentary |
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6:30–10 p.m. |
Reunion Weekend Welcome Night University of Washington Cocktail attire is recommended for this special event. |
Saturday, May 30
All of Saturday’s events take place at the iconic Rainier Club in downtown Seattle. Located on bustling Fourth Avenue, the club is a historic landmark and a beautiful gathering place to reconnect and reminisce. Complimentary valet parking is provided.
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9:30–11:30 a.m. |
UW Medicine Today: Doc Talks The Rainier Club |
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Advances in Understanding and Treating Psychosis |
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Roughly 5 million Americans are living with a psychotic spectrum disorder, and at least twice as many are indirectly affected. Psychotic and related symptoms have historically been difficult to treat with conventional psychiatric methods. Hopelessness, stigma and misconceptions about the refractory and inherently pathological nature of psychosis have perpetuated inadequate and narrow care. Yet longitudinal research indicates that most individuals with schizophrenia do get better, and psychotic symptoms are far more common, understandable and modifiable than previously believed. Dr. Kopelovich will present on advances in understanding and treating psychosis that are leading to better lives for those affected and their loved ones. |
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Predicting an Outbreak: Insights from the Seattle Flu Study |
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Influenza epidemics and pandemics cause significant morbidity and mortality; an effective response to potential influenza pandemics requires public health infrastructure to rapidly detect and contain new and emerging flu strains at a population level. Dr. Chu’s research focuses on studying the impact of influenza and other respiratory viruses in the community. She is the lead clinician on the Seattle Flu Study, which seeks to create models of how influenza enters and spreads in a major metropolitan area and develop ways to stop its spread. |
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Building a Better Scar: How to Engineer “Designer Scars” that Repair the Injured Heart |
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For decades, researchers have explored the possibility of building a more perfect scar — an intervention that could revolutionize treatment for heart disease and other leading causes of death. Heart disease begins when scar tissue replaces muscle tissue after a heart attack, reducing the heart’s capacity to contract and relax and limiting blood flow to the body. Dr. Davis will discuss how her lab’s discoveries are helping scientists understand this critical biological process and how to control it to improve our ability to heal. |
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11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. |
Food for Thought Luncheon The Rainier Club Cost: $35 per person (early bird: $30) |
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11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. |
50-Year Association Luncheon The Rainier Club Cost: $35 per person (early bird: $30) |
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1–3:30 p.m. |
UW Medicine at South Lake Union Discovery Tour Please note that the tour includes a significant amount of walking and standing. Transportation is provided. Tours depart from the Rainier Club. Cost: $25 per person (early bird: $20) |
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5–7:30 p.m. |
Young Alumni Happy Hour — Classes of 2000, 2005, 2010 and 2015 The Rainier Club Cost: $60 per person (early bird $50) |
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Evening |
Milestone Celebrations 5:30–10 p.m. Class of 1955: 65th Reunion 5:30–10 p.m. Class of 1960: 60th Reunion 5:30–10 p.m. Class of 1965: 55th Reunion 6–10 p.m. Class of 1970: 50th Reunion 6–10 p.m. Class of 1975: 45th Reunion 6:30–10:30 p.m. Class of 1980: 40th Reunion 6:30–10:30 p.m. Class of 1985: 35th Reunion 6:30–10:30 p.m. Class of 1990: 30th Reunion 6:30–10:30 p.m. Class of 1995: 25th Reunion The Rainier Club Cost: $115 per person (early bird: $95) |