EWCA MEMBER BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES

EWCA Alumni receive discounts on EWC accomodations, discounts on registration fees, EWC library privileges, online directories of EWC Alumni, and are eligible for awards.

A Global Network

With more than 55,000 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 nearly 50 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 mailed 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. At the EWCA Blog you will find news and updates of EWC alumni from around the world. The EWCA Blog is updated every week so visit it often at forum.eastwestcenter.org/alumni. You will also receive our electronic newsletter, Alumni e-News each month.

Associates Webpage

Our EWC Alumni website includes information on EWCA events and chapters throughout the region. You can find our website at www.EastWestCenter.org/Alumni. The website provides the latest information about conferences, student services, member benefits, scholarship and more.

EWCA Online Communities

The EWC maintains 3 main online communities to keep alumni, associates and friends of the East-West Center communicating with each other. Join our EWCA Online Communities at www.eastwestcenter.org/alumni/ewca-online-communities.

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), Vietnam (2006), and Bali (2008). The next international conference is the 50th Anniversary International Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii in July 2010.

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/.