KPCOM Alumni Reception: A Night of Magic

On Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, NSU-KPCOM held its first alumni reception after a long hiatus. Thankfully, being in a post-COVID world, the 70 or so KPCOM alumni, faculty, D.O. medical students, and family members joined together for a lovely evening at Walt Disney World’s Epcot. Equipped with their choice of comfortable walking shoes, the reception’s guests were led by Disney Event Guides from the park’s entrances to an intimate dining experience at Italy Isola. The handpicked area for the reception is an amazing vantage point on the promenade encircling the World Showcase Lagoon.

The event’s mixed crowd provided a chance for genuine and informative interactions about current KPCOM program updates, Medical Outreach opportunities, as well as personal life updates and changes that have occurred over the years. Many of the event’s guests were excited to have an event after many years, and hopeful for what the future holds.

“I am so fortunate to not only be trusted with this job, but to also facilitate such an amazing affair to celebrate our alumni. Seeing their faces light up with joy revealed an inner youthfulness within them. They didn’t have to be physicians or educators for anyone; they could just ‘be’ … at Disney World! That was beautiful to witness, and I’m glad I received the support from my supervisor and college dean to make this happen. The first of many, I hope!”  said Sasha Saunders, M.B.A, NSU alumna and current Director of KPCOM Alumni Affairs.

As the evening progressed over hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and lots of selfies, everyone soon settled in with one last drink to enjoy the spectacular fireworks show.

Posted 11/05/23