Letter from the President – February 2026
Dear Friends, I have a confession to make: I was always uncomfortable with the concept of Black History Month. It struck me as a pro forma attempt to honor the … Read more
NEPC Board News
Letter from the President – January 2026
My Friends, Let me start by wishing you a Happy 2026. I will confess, I’d begun feeling quite hopeful as the holidays approached (perhaps many of you were feeling the same), … Read more
President’s Letter – December 2025
Dear Friends and Colleagues, I have a few important things to discuss with you today: the video/anthology of this year’s prize winners; volunteer opportunities; and our end-of-year fundraising drive, which–with your help–will place the … Read more
President’s Letter – October 2025
Dear Friends and Colleagues, Stray thoughts and (perhaps) a few more orderly observations: Kudos (Overdue) The fact that you’re enjoying yet another monthly newsletter is largely due to the diligence … Read more
President’s Letter – September 2025
Letter from our President Dear Friends and Colleagues, As I’m approaching the completion of my first year as your President, I am proud to say it has been a productive … Read more
President Letter – August 2025
Letter from our President To our Friends, Colleagues, and community, Here are the big headlines to catch you up and clue you in: This will serve as the July/August newsletter Because … Read more
NEPC President Steven Ratiner on Mary Buchinger in Red Letter Poem #258
NEPC President Steven Ratiner recently featured a poem by our past NEPC President, Mary Buchinger, in Red Letter Poem #258. Her poem “Ars” explores the physical and creative process of … Read more
NEPC Announces new President: Steven Ratiner
Note from outgoing Interim President Linda Haviland Conte: I am excited to announce that we have a new president for NEPC, STEVEN RATINER. I’m so proud that the search … Read more
Old Manse Reading Cancelled!
Due to the weather predicted for Sunday, April 30, the NEPC has cancelled its reading. We plan to reschedule this event.
Congrats to the 2023 Victor Howes Prize Winner
Mary Gracie Meijer, from Boston College, is this year’s winner! Gracie Meijer is a fourth-year student at Boston College studying English and Medical Humanities. When she took her first creative … Read more