Welcome to Northeastern! by Matthew Modoono September 3, 2019 Share Facebook LinkedIn Twitter President Joseph E. Aoun and other university leaders welcomed incoming freshmen, Northeastern’s 122nd class, to campus at the President’s Convocation, held in Matthews Arena. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University President Joseph E. Aoun and other university leaders welcomed Northeastern’s 122nd entering class to campus at the President’s Convocation in Matthews Arena. Students wore battery-powered wristbands that offered a dazzling, synchronized display of colored lights throughout the event. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University