KU Astro reunion 2026

KU Astro Reunion: Jan 5th, 2026

A reunion of KU Astronomy alumni & friends, held in conjunction with the 247th AAS Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona.

Details below!

Description:

Join us at the KU Astronomy Reunion meet-up, held in conjunction with the 247th AAS Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona.  

This will be held the evening of Monday, January 5th, 2026. Time is confirmed: 6:30-9pm at Huss Brewing (225 E Monroe St, Phoenix), just across the street from the Phoenix Convention Center.

 

Email Prof. Ian Crossfield (ianc@ku.edu) with questions or to RSVP. 

 

Confirmed Attendees:

Prof. Ian Crossfield
Prof. Gregory Rudnick
Prof. Steve Shawl
Prof. Phil Baringer
Lori Allen 
Joe Shields (BS '85)
Jackie Milingo (BS '93)
Torry Crass
Stuartt Corder (BS '01)
Nathan de Lee (BS '02)
Casey Carlile (BS '21) + 2
Mindy Townsend (PhD '21)
Alex Polanski (PhD '24)
Brandon Coleman (PhD '24)
Leyna Bajaj (postbacc researcher)
Nathan Law (postbacc researcher)
Bren Backhaus (postdoc researcher)
Owen Zafuta (BS '26)
Madeline Evenson (BS '26)
Lucciana Caceres Holgado (BS '27)
Jason Pero (PhD est. '28)
Zaman (PhD est. '29)
 

 

Possible Attendees:

Prof. Steve Hawley
Prof. Allison Krkpatrick
Steve & Irene Little (BA '61, MA '63)
Delora Tanner (BS '04)
... and more!

 

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