Welcome to the WJPZ Alumni Association!

Now in its 51th year, 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 39: Schedule Of Events!

Weekend of Events

Weekend Schedule

All Weekend
On-Air Alumni Radio Shifts – Interested in going on the air Banquet Weekend? Choose a time on the sign-up sheet soon… Slots will be available first come, first served. Please note: Solo alumni are limited to one hour shows, two hours for groups for the weekend. Programming should be true to Z89’s current Top 40 format.

Thursday, February 29
9:00 PM: Faegan’s “Pre-Show Meeting” – for the Thursday night arrivals.

Friday, March 1
2:00 – 4:15 PM Friday Conference, I3 Center Newhouse 3 Fourth Floor
4:15 – 6:00 PM Networking/Reception following Friday Conference (refreshments provided by Newhouse), Legal Seafood/Food.com Area Newhouse 3 Second Floor
6:00 – 7:30 PM Women of ‘JPZ Meeting, Costas Room
7:00 – 8:00 PM Dinner at Varsity
8:00 – 10:00 PM Faegan’s

Saturday, March 2
11:00-1:00 PM CitrusTV Open House
12:30 – 1:00 PM Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting, Halmi Room, (Newhouse 3 Room 141)
1:00 – 2:00 PM Annual Alumni Meeting, Halmi Room, (Newhouse 3 Room 141)
2:00 – 2:30 PM Hall of Fame Reception, Lobby of Newhouse 3
2:30 – 3:30 PM Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Halmi Room, (Newhouse 3 Room 141)
6:00 – 7:00 PM Pre-Banquet Happy Hour, Drumlins Country Club
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM WJPZ’s 39th Annual Birthday Banquet, Drumlins Country Club
11:00 PM After-Hours sponsored by Total IT/Stephen Kurtz, Faegans

Sunday, March 3
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!

Lodging Information

You can book a room in our block at the Sheraton by clicking HERE!

Banquet Location / Information

Where does the event happen?Drumlins Country Club
800 Nottingham Rd
Syracuse, NY 13224

When does the event happen?
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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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