Alumni/Associates Benefits and Privileges
A Global Network
With more than 50,000 alumni and associates around the world, the East-West Center has one of the largest networks of professionals working to advance international cooperation and understanding between the East and West. As part of that network, you can receive advice and support from associates throughout the region. As an alumni/associate you may join any one of the 47 EWC alumni chapters in Asia, the Pacific and the U.S. While traveling, you can also contact local chapters for assistance in making contacts with colleagues and friends.
Publications
Two newsletters, The Observer and The EWC Associates Update will be sent to you several times a year to keep you up to date with developments at the center and our large family of EWC alumni/associates around the world. If you wish to receive publications and other information from the Center, please provide the Associates Office with your current mailing address by completing the Associates Update Form or by contacting the Associates Office.
Associates Webpage
Our new website includes information on EWCA events and chapters throughout the region. The website contains an on-line directory where you can locate your friends and professional colleagues, obtain permanent email addresses, and more. Not only will you have access to the alumni website to find out the latest about the Center and other alumni and associates around the world, you can also inform us of the most recent developments in your professional and personal life.
EWCA International and Regional Conferences
EWCA International Conferences are held every few years in major cities around the world. In addition, regional conferences are organized. These conferences offer an important and unique forum for professional interchange and networking. They bring together people from all professional sectors and intellectual perspectives to advance international understanding and cooperation. It is also a place where old friends meet and new friendships are forged. Past EWCA international and regional conferences have been held in Singapore (1983), Bali (1988), Yogjakarta (1989), Bangkok (1991), Auckland (1992), Southern California (1994), New Delhi (1997), Manila (1999), Honolulu (2000), Malaysia (2002), Tokyo (2004), and Vietnam (2006). The next international conference is being planned for Bali in 2008.
Housing at EWC
Associates receive discounts on accommodations at any of the three EWC housing facilities: Lincoln Hall, Hale Manoa and Hale Kuahine. Advanced reservations are necessary. For more information, please contact the Housing Office at (808) 944-7801 or www.eastwestcenter.org/about-ewc/housing/.
Library Privileges for Alumni/Associates
Associates living in Hawaii may borrow circulating books and documents from the EWC Research Information Services collection for up to one month. Visiting associates may also borrow these materials for a month or the duration of their stay in the islands, whichever is shorter.
Eligibility for the East-West Center Distinguished Alumni Award
You may be recognized by your colleagues in the EWC community worldwide for your professional achievements and contributions to further East-West understanding and cooperation. For more information go to website www.eastwestcenter.org/alumni/ewca-honors-and-awards/.