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.

RADIO, Baby!

Introducing Throwback Z89!
Introducing Throwback Z89- a free streaming channel celebrating WJPZ’s incredible legacy by bringing you the hits that defined generations – from the electric 80s through the unforgettable 2010s created by WJPZ Hall of Famers Matt DelSignore and Stephen “Tex” Kurtz. We honor the spirit of innovation, creativity, and excellence that made WJPZ-FM the “Greatest Media Classroom” and you can be part of it.

Contribute your voice and story to Throwback Z89 now here: https://throwbackz.co/upload

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Banquet 41: Schedule Of Events!

Weekend of Events

Banquet 41 Schedule of Events
Friday, February 27

2:00 – 4:40 PM Friday Conference, Tirico Room (Room 250) Newhouse 3

4:40 – 6:00 PM Networking/Reception following Friday Conference (refreshments provided by Newhouse), Legal Seafood in Food.com

Saturday, February 28
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Women’s Conference (Watson Theatre)
1:00 – 2:00 PM Annual Alumni Meeting (Watson Theatre)
2:00 – 4:00 PM WJPZ Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Reception (Watson Theatre)
6:00 – 11:00 PM 41st Annual WJPZ Radio Banquet (Drumlins Country Club)

Sunday, March 1

No brunch this year; say goodbye to your friends at your favorite ‘Cuse breakfast spot!

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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