Sigma Pi - Cornell University

Page 4 TWO GUEST SPEAKERS HIGHLIGHT MU CHAPTER PROGRAMMING "Intervene" Bystander Campaign with Laura Santacrose, Assistant Director of the Skorton Center at Cornell Health On Tuesday, March 19, the brotherhood was visited by Laura Santacrose, assistant director at the Skorton Center, to facilitate the "Intervene" Bystander Campaign in the Memorial Library. The "Intervene" campaign is meant to educate an audience about when and how to successfully intervene in a problematic situation through both a video and a discussion-focused workshop. It draws upon Pro-Social Bystander Intervention Theory and, as the undergraduate brothers were quickly able to determine, the campaign stresses the recognition of all members of a campus community as collaborative partners in maintenance of campus health and well-being. The Dick Cahoon '77 Tech Center proved the perfect environment for the brothers and Ms. Santacrose to engage in a healthy discussion following the video presented in the conferencing center. Brothers were eager to speak up about issues that they've recognized in the past as well as how they've dealt with them efficiently. In particular, good samaritan laws were a huge topic of discussion, and Ms. Santacrose was able to clearly break down the implications of the laws as well as the safest and most responsible way to intervene in multiple scenarios. Newly initiated brother Jordan Jones '22 recalled the event as "an incredibly eye-opening experience that every freshman should be able to experience." The brotherhood is thankful for Ms. Santacrose's time in both putting the program together and coming to Sigma Pi Mu Chapter to facilitate the workshop. We were able to learn a lot from the campaign and the timing proved to be quite efficient with spring break right around the corner. Speaker Series with Nicholas Ornitz '16 The undergraduate brothers of Mu Chapter had the pleasure of speaking with Nick Ornitz '16 as the first speaker of the spring 2019 semester speaker series. The video conference event was held in the newly finished Learning Commons, which was a perfect environment to hold the numerous brothers interested in attending. At Cornell, Nick studied chemical engineering with a minor in sustainable energy systems. Within Mu Chapter, Nick held a number of positions in the house, including alumni secretary. After graduating in 2016, Nick joined McKinsey as an analyst in the Stamford, Conn., office. This September, Nick will be starting an MBA program at Harvard Business School. As a recent Cornell graduate, Nick provided valuable and relevant advice for the undergraduate brothers. Nick was involved both on and off campus, so time was spent discussing how to make the best of one's time as an undergraduate—in coursework, extracurriculars, and within the Pi house. Additionally, with an influx of engineers in the new pledge classes, many of whom are considering a career in consulting, the brothers gained value from the conversation, especially about how to navigate the major and apply it (or any other major) to a career in consulting. Undergraduate brothers also expressed interest in attending business school in the future and gained insight and advice on how to best position themselves during their undergraduate careers. After the event, Nick said, "It was inspiring and personally rewarding to speak with the brotherhood in the renovated dining room and Learning Commons. Shown through the attendance and questions throughout our conversation, there is a clear drive in the house for strong professional achievement. The experience reminded me the importance of staying connected with the house and the role that each of us can play in helping each other in our pursuits, whether it be professionally or socially." He also encouraged other alumni to reach out to the chapter and offer to speak or get more involved. Fraternally, Harry Drahzal '20 and Adomas Hassan '20

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