Northeast College Celebrates Lifelong Learning, Community and Transformation at Alumni Weekend 2024

Northeast College of Health Sciences faculty, students and alumni gathered on the Seneca Falls Campus in the Finger Lakes region of N.Y., Sept. 20-22, 2024, for a weekend of learning, networking and celebration at this year’s Alumni Weekend event.

The #NortheastBlue community spirit was alive and well for three days of learning and enjoying each other's company. More than 200 people participated in the event, visiting from locations including, California, Toronto, and London, England, or connected remotely for online learning opportunities.

Lifelong Learning at Northeast College

Attendees were able to select up to 16 hours of continuing education (CE) from a menu of 19 different presentations (38 total hours)  throughout the weekend, on campus, or via webinar.

The keynote presentation, “Beyond Borders: The International Status of Chiropractic,” was delivered by World Federation of Chiropractic Secretary-General Dr. Richard Brown, and was a highlight of day two.

Other continuing education courses presented by healthcare experts, including many Northeast alumni and faculty, focused on healthcare including chiropractic, anatomy & physiology and nutrition and ranged in topics from equity, inclusion and diversity; billing and coding documentation; and maintaining vitality through all stages of life. Courses were held in the Anatomy Center, including the Cadaver Dissection Lab and the CARL Lab, featuring Anatomage technology; in the chiropractic Technique Suite; and in the Delavan Theater.

President’s Gala Celebrates Historic Transformation, College Legacy

In addition to the many courses offered throughout the weekend, there were opportunities to tour the campus and learn about the College’s milestone Fall 2024 Trimester. During the President’s Fundraising Gala held Saturday evening, Sept. 21, 2024, the Northeast community enjoyed dinner and a night of reconnecting and inspiration while learning about a recent large donation to the college from the late alumnus Dr. George A. Poll and ways alumni and other college supporters can channel their philanthropy at Northeast. 

The President also described the successful launch of the new undergraduate programs, an AAS in radiologic technology and an AAS in diagnostic medical sonography, and Massage Therapy program that began this Fall, and the new Long Island Campus. “At Northeast, dreams are realized, futures are shaped, and leaders are born," said Northeast College President Dr. Michael Mestan during the gala event. “Thank you for building a legacy one student at a time."

All three days were filled with opportunities to network and connect, from students talking to alumni about career opportunities and the future of their industries during a speed networking event, learning about healthcare industry goods and services during an Exhibitor Fair, and mingling with friends and colleagues during the Alumni, Faculty, Student Mixer.  

"Northeast College is grateful to host moments like our annual Alumni Weekend that reunite our ever-growing community and allow us to support each other's professional goals and the integrative future of healthcare,” said President Dr. Mestan.” “Together, we have the power to make a real difference."