Sigma Pi - Cornell University

Homecoming 2019 Recap Remembering Jim Keene '57 H omecoming 2019 was a huge success and a great opportunity for undergraduates to connect with Mu Chapter alumni. The undergraduates and alumni board hosted numerous brothers and the Keene family for a ceremony and luncheon dedicating the Memorial Library to the late Jim Keene '57. This event highlighted the resounding impact Jim had on Sigma Pi Mu Chapter over the course of his life. It also gave undergraduate brothers the opportunity to learn more about the many alumni who have committed to the betterment of Mu Chapter throughout the years. Alumni, undergraduates, and family gathered to honor and to celebrate a distinguished member of our fraternity in the very library Jim Keene helped create. Several people stepped forward and shared fond remembrances, highlighting how Jim impacted them. Having Mr. Keene's family join us for the celebrations made the event more special. Both of his daughters and his wife spoke fondly about our chapter and the memories it provided them. Thanks to all who were involved; this day won't be forgotten. Our chapter will forever provide memories, thanks to the gifts and sacrifices of Mr. Jim Keene. Jim Keene has played a particularly important role within the Educational Foundation. Twelve years ago, Jim was one of the driving forces behind the creation of the Foundation and its continued success. As a result of his actions, the Foundation has offered numerous avenues for undergraduate development within Sigma Pi and its alumni base. On behalf of the Educational Foundation, I'd like to thank Jim for his contribution to the Foundation and the Sigma Pi Community at large. Fraternally, Harry Drahzal '20 Sigma Pi's 2019 Career Weekend Connects Alumni and Undergraduates T he annual Sigma Pi career event in New York City was a huge success, bringing together alumni all around the area to reconnect with old friends and meet with undergraduates. This year's weekend kicked off with a networking dinner at the Cornell Club of New York, with over 50 undergraduate brothers and alumni attending the dinner. Undergraduate brothers were exposed to the various industries and fields that they are interested in, mingling and networking with Mu Chapter alumni. This event proved to be extremely valuable to the undergraduate brothers, especially those who are not sure about what they want to pursue post-graduation. Undergraduates were grouped with alumni at different tables based on their desired career paths, allowing alumni to discuss their experiences in that field. Alumni from all different career fields, including investment banking, consulting, law, and software engineering, attended the dinner. Following the dinner, Jarett Wait '80 led a brief Q&A session for undergraduate brothers to ask all alumni about advice for recruiting. We'd like to thank the generous alumni that sponsored students cost for their participation in the dinner. Sigma Pi Career Weekend is yet another example of the Foundation's contributions to the development of undergraduate brothers in a post- Cornell career environment. Furthered by the Dick Cahoon Tech Center and donations to the Learning Commons Project, the Foundation has been crucial in driving both academic success at Cornell and guidance in career development for undergraduate brothers. Donations from Mu Chapter alumni are key in allowing the Foundation to do so. Fraternally, Harry Drahzal '20 Page 4 C ollege Mentors for Kids at Cornell University has hit an incredibly positive and impressive stride in its performance this year. Not only has the new leadership taken the responsibility to enact quick and constructive change, but their passion for seeing this chapter grow and succeed is nothing short of miraculous. Despite some unexpected and difficult challenges, Cornell's chapter of College Mentors for Kids has surpassed many of the goals that were set for them, some by the national office and some that they placed upon their own shoulders. This semester, the chapter matched a total of 51 Little Buddies and mentors from two different elementary schools – Caroline Elementary and Cayuga Heights Elementary – which represents an increase in service numbers by almost 25% from the previous school year. While higher service numbers are fantastic, the real measure of the chapter's growth can be seen with the program's quality. Not only is Cornell's chapter serving more kids, but their activities are more engaging, their leadership is more accountable, and their mentors are of much higher quality. For one of the first times in recent years, the chapter recruited more mentors than needed and is going into second semester without losing a single staff member to class changes or performance issues. Cornell's chapter is doing incredible things and has an impressive group of students leading the way. The path this program is on couldn't be more exciting! Cornell Chapter of College Mentors for Kids has Impressive 2019

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