The 18th annual NYC career event was held on November 7–8, 2024. The event consisted of a Thursday-night dinner at the AD White room in the Cornell Club, courtesy of Wayne Forman ’80 and the Educational Foundation. The AD White room is a 760 square foot historical library named after the cofounder of Cornell, a tribute to the AD White library here on campus. Overlooking 44th Street, this room hosted the 18th annual career event and set the stage for another productive and rewarding night of conversation and collaboration. Keynote speaker Thursday night was Barry Weiss ’81.
Barry is a partner and cofounder of RECORDS, a Sony Music Entertainment venture. He has an extensive career with over 40 years in the music industry. Barry served as chairman and CEO of The Island Def Jam Music Group and Universal Republic Records from 2011 to 2014 and RCA/Jive Label Group from 2008 to 2011. He was also the CEO of its constituent Jive Records from 1991 to 2011. Barry is best known as an important force in the careers of Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Backstreet Boys, ’N Sync, and A Tribe Called Quest, among numerous others.
Office visits were held with several alumni on Thursday and Friday.
Thank you to all Sigma Pi alumni who attended the dinner and all who hosted but were unable to attend this year. We hope that you will be able to make it next year, not only to meet the undergraduate brothers but also to reconnect with other alumni from around the country, to have valuable conversations, and to share your experiences.
