Welcome to the WJPZ Alumni Association!

WJPZ has a rich history of innovative, 24/7/365 broadcasting – on the campus of Syracuse University.

The WJPZ Alumni Association continues the support and teaching beyond the studio as well as linking its robust alumni group. Our yearly ‘Birthday Banquets’ bring WJPZ Alumni from all over the world back to the Syracuse University campus for a weekend alumni event of networking, memories and speaking with current students. The popularity of the organization has help secure big name power media executives and broadcasters as the evenings keynote speakers.

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Banquet 40: Schedule Of Events!

Weekend of Events

Thursday, February 27

9:00 PM: Faegan’s “Pre-Show Meeting” – for the Thursday night arrivals.

Friday, February 28

2:00 – 4:15 PM Friday Conference, Newhouse 1 Room 101

4:15 – 6:00 PM Networking/Reception following Friday Conference (refreshments provided by Newhouse), Newhouse 1 Lobby

7:00 – 8:00 PM Dinner at Varsity

8:00 – 10:00 PM Faegan’s

Saturday, March 1

11:00- 11:30 AM Women’s Conference Brunch Meet and Greet, Watson Theatre

11:30 – 12:30 AM Women’s Conference, Watson Theatre

12:30 – 1:00 PM Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting, Watson Theatre (Watson Hall)

1:00 – 2:00 PM Annual Alumni Meeting, Watson Theatre (Watson Hall)

2:00 – 2:30 PM Hall of Fame Reception, Lobby Watson Theatre

2:30 – 3:30 PM Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Watson Theatre (Watson Hall)

5:45 PM Trolleys Leave From Collegian Hotel

6:00 – 7:00 PM Pre-Banquet Happy Hour, Drumlins Country Club

7:00 PM – 11:00 PM WJPZ’s 40th Annual Birthday Banquet, Drumlins Country Club

11:00 PM  After-Hours presented by the WJPZ Alumni Association, Faegans

Sunday, March 2

9:30 AM: WJPZ Alumni Brunch, Schine Student Center, Room 304ABC at 200 Waverly Avenue, 3rd Floor – Finish off a great alumni weekend with a brunch for WJPZ alumni and the senior class WJPZ members. Hear remarks from fellow WJPZ alumnus Chris Velardi ’95. Enjoy a brunch buffet and cocktails while catching up with your fellow JPZers before you hit the road! Sign up here: http://cc.syr.edu/wjpzbrunch25


Hall of Fame

BY GRAD YEAR

Craig Fox (’75)

Bill Bleyle (’76)

Greg Hernandez (’76)

Mike Roberts (’79)

Joe Pasternak (’82)

Phil Locascio (’84)

Bob Flint (’84)

Ed Lacomb (’85)

Eric Fitch (’85)

Mark Humble (’85)

Mary Mancini (’85)

Rocco Macri (’86)

Chris Mossman (’86)

Danno Wolkoff (’86)

Chris Bungo (’86)

Rusty Berrell (’87)

Larry Barron (’87)

Carl Weinstein (’88)

Henry Ferry (’91)

Hal Rood (’91)

Kelly Foster Shapiro (’92)

Larry Ross (’92)

Dave Gorab (’93)

Matt Friedman (’94)

Dion Summers (’95)

Dan Austin (’97)

Jeff Wade (’97)

Scott MacFarlane (’98)

Dena Giacobbe (’99)

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