NECO Shines at Greek Independence Day Parade
NECO was well represented at the annual Greek Independence Day parade on April 27 in Boston! A special shout-out to Dr. George Asimellis for coordinating NECO’s participation in the parade, which has become an annual tradition.
NECO Alumni Participate in Virtual Fireside Chat
Dr. Howard Purcell and Lindsay Allen, NECO’s new Director of Development and Alumni Relations, spoke with more than two dozen alumni on May 6 via Zoom. Dr. Purcell outlined “The Future InSight,” NECO’s new 2025-2030 strategic plan and addressed the concerns several alumni shared about Federal oversight of scholarship programs and DEI initiatives at NECO. This is the first in a series of Virtual Fireside Chats — stay tuned for the next episode.
Congratulations to Special Graduates from Charles River
Charles River Community Health congratulates Dr. Shannon Gavin and Dr. Anna Konstantinidis on their graduation. We join them in celebrating their amazing accomplishments!
Join NECO’s New Couch-to-5K Training Program
Thinking about getting into running or just looking for a fun way to get active this summer? Join our 12-week Couch-to-5K training program! We’ll follow a beginner-friendly plan from Runner’s World and work up to a local 5K race toward the end of the summer. Group workouts will be organized along the way to help keep us all motivated and moving. All faculty, staff, and students are welcome to join.
Interested? Email Rich Kelley to learn more or to sign up. Everyone is welcome.
Calling All Book Lovers!
Are you interested in joining a NECO Community Book Club? We’re exploring the idea of a monthly meet-up to chat about a shared read—whether it’s fiction, nonfiction, memoir, or something in between. Book selections will be made through group polls so everyone has a say in what we’re reading next.
If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, send Rich Kelley an email to express your interest!
Faculty in the News
Dr. Meng Meng Xu, Director of South Boston’s Eye Care Clinic and Associate Professor of Clinical Optometry, was featured in the Global Optometry edition of the Journal of Optometric Education on the benefits of international education in optometry.
Dr. Amy Moy, Senior Director of Community Health Initiatives and Optometric Compliance and Associate Professor of Clinical Optometry, was featured in Vision Monday’s news blast for her podcast on Interprofessional Collaborative Practice with Women in Optometry.
Dr. Purcell Shows Off His Photo-Bombing Skills
Dr. Purcell was heading home out of the front door of 424 Beacon Street and decided to become a part of a photo shoot featuring five recent graduates. Imagine their surprise when they turned around to find NECO’s president joining in the celebration!
The NECO Research Newsletter Returns
NECO’s Research Newsletter is back! Click here to read the latest issue.
Dr. Vera-Diaz is back from her sabbatical and available to meet or help anyone at NECO about research matters. Do not hesitate to reach out. Many of you have met Musa Hasan, NECO’s Senior Research Administrator. He is also available for any questions on research matters. We are here to help in any way possible!
New Alumni Website Launches
