The 2024 Sigma Phi Society Convention at Union College is only a few weeks away (Sept 27-29). We have some exciting news to share on the program.
On Thursday evening (for those arriving early), Sigma Phi will present its annual Speaker Series for the entire Union campus. Dr. Marianna Ganapini, Chair of the Union Philosophy Department will present AI and Ethics in a presentation and open discussion format. This event is underwritten by the Sigma Phi Educational Foundation.
The Undergraduate Symposium will take place on Friday morning with Dr. Ganapini leading a lively interactive presentation and discussion on the same topic. Professor Ganapini is a recognized expert in this field and it will be a great morning for the undergraduates. In the afternoon, Mike Imirie and Jim Hansen will present their informative and mindful programs on Sig ritual and Risk Management. Alumni who wish to attend are welcome. On Thursday evening (for those arriving early), Sigma Phi will present its annual Speaker Series for the entire Union campus. Dr. Marianna Ganapini, Chair of the Union Philosophy Department will present AI and Ethics in a presentation and open discussion format. This event is underwritten by the Sigma Phi Educational Foundation.
The Undergraduate Symposium will take place on Friday morning with Dr. Ganapini leading a lively interactive presentation and discussion on the same topic. Professor Ganapini is a recognized expert in this field and it will be a great morning for the undergraduates. In the afternoon, Mike Imirie and Jim Hansen will present their informative and mindful programs on Sig ritual and Risk Management. Alumni who wish to attend are welcome.
On Saturday afternoon following the Convention meeting and lunch at Sigma Phi, there will be the opportunity to tour Murray’s Fool Distillery, owned by Randall Beach, U’91. Located about 5 miles north of Schenectady on Rt. 5, the facility includes the distillery, a cooperage and a barrel storage building.
We are also excited to announce our Keynote Speaker for the Saturday Banquet: Bob Daly, U’68 Bob is the retired Senior Vice President of Toyota Motors North America. At Toyota he led Strategic Planning, Legal, Finance, IT, HR, Customer Service and Public Affairs. He is a 1971 graduate of Union, a 1974 graduate of Albany Law School, and is admitted to the bar in New York, Florida, and the District of Columbia. At the Alpha of New York Bob served two terms as President. He also served Sigma Phi nationally as Treasurer, Counsel, Head of Graduate Relations and currently serves as the Treasurer of the Sigma Phi Educational Foundation.
He currently resides in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA with his wife Emiley and occasionally with one or both of his globe-trotting daughters.
Please be sure to register to attend the Convention at www.sigmaphi.org as soon as possible so we can be sure to have everything ready for this wonderful event. Hotel block reservations have officially expired but please call the hotels to see if they will still honor our negotiated rates. In addition, there are several other hotels and Airbnb’s in the area.
If you have any questions, please contact Bob Shages at rshages@gmail.com.
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