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EWCA Member Benefits and Privileges
Welcome to the East-West Center Association!
With your recent participation in an East-West Center (EWC) program, we welcome you as a member of the East-West Center Association (EWCA), an international network of more than 70,000 professionals in key positions in education, government, business, media, and other professions. This extensive network is one of our greatest resources. We hope you will continue to participate in programs that support the East-West Center’s mission and outreach in the region.
View/download EWCA membership brochure
We look forward to hearing about your new experiences and ask that you keep us informed of your work, your accomplishments, and your whereabouts. Please help us keep in touch by making sure we have your current contact information. Update your contact information to stay abreast of alumni activities.
Benefit Highlights
Global Network
With more than 70,000 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 members throughout the region. By joining any of the 53 alumni chapters in Asia, the Pacific and the U.S. and through your chapter involvement, you can open up even more rewarding opportunities and collaborate with others. While traveling, you can also contact local chapters for assistance.
Alumni E-newsletter and Blog
The Alumni e-newsletter keeps you informed of developments at the EWC and provides updates about our large family of members around the world.
Ensure that you are receiving these updates by updating your contact information.
Social Networks and EWC Community
Connect and communicate with each other by joining the Alumni Facebook page and add East-West Center Office of Alumni Engagement on LinkedIn. Be sure to add EWC to the education section of your profile to be included in our EWC Alumni community.
Remember to tag #EastWestCenterAlumni on relevant posts! The East-West Center Community is an online community and directory exclusively for members. Update your contact information anytime and search for friends and professional colleagues to connect with.
EWC Housing Alumni Discount
Members receive an alumni discount at Lincoln Hall. Advanced reservations are necessary. For more information, contact the Housing Office at (808) 944-7805. Don’t forget to mention you are an EWC alumni!
International and Regional Conferences
Alumni International Conferences are held in major cities around the world. Conferences offer an important and unique forum for professional interchange and networking. It is also a place where old friends meet and new friendships are forged. Members receive discounted registration rates.
Eligibility for various East-West Center Alumni Awards
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.
East-West Center Distinguished Alumni Award
This award honors former East-West Center participants for exceptional accomplishments in their professions and contributions to East-West relations and understanding. The award was established by an endowment fund donated by the late Dr. Dai-Ho Chun, former director of the Center's Institute of Technical Interchange.
EWCA 21st Century Award
The EWCA 21st Century Award recognizes East-West Center participants whose initial involvement in an EWC program was since 2000 and has provided outstanding service to the community.
EWCA Outstanding Volunteer Award
This award was first presented in July 2000 at the EWC/EWCA International Conference. The first recipient, Vicki Shambaugh was honored for her long and distinguished service to the EWCA Executive Board on which she served as both President and Secretary. This award recognizes outstanding alumni volunteers who have provided significant contributions to the programs and activities of the East-West Center Association.
EWCA Member Benefits and Privileges
Welcome to the East-West Center Association!
With your recent participation in an East-West Center (EWC) program, we welcome you as a member of the East-West Center Association (EWCA), an international network of more than 70,000 professionals in key positions in education, government, business, media, and other professions. This extensive network is one of our greatest resources. We hope you will continue to participate in programs that support the East-West Center’s mission and outreach in the region.
View/download EWCA membership brochure
We look forward to hearing about your new experiences and ask that you keep us informed of your work, your accomplishments, and your whereabouts. Please help us keep in touch by making sure we have your current contact information. Update your contact information to stay abreast of alumni activities.
Benefit Highlights
Global Network
With more than 70,000 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 members throughout the region. By joining any of the 53 alumni chapters in Asia, the Pacific and the U.S. and through your chapter involvement, you can open up even more rewarding opportunities and collaborate with others. While traveling, you can also contact local chapters for assistance.
Alumni E-newsletter and Blog
The Alumni e-newsletter keeps you informed of developments at the EWC and provides updates about our large family of members around the world.
Ensure that you are receiving these updates by updating your contact information.
Social Networks and EWC Community
Connect and communicate with each other by joining the Alumni Facebook page and add East-West Center Office of Alumni Engagement on LinkedIn. Be sure to add EWC to the education section of your profile to be included in our EWC Alumni community.
Remember to tag #EastWestCenterAlumni on relevant posts! The East-West Center Community is an online community and directory exclusively for members. Update your contact information anytime and search for friends and professional colleagues to connect with.
EWC Housing Alumni Discount
Members receive an alumni discount at Lincoln Hall. Advanced reservations are necessary. For more information, contact the Housing Office at (808) 944-7805. Don’t forget to mention you are an EWC alumni!
International and Regional Conferences
Alumni International Conferences are held in major cities around the world. Conferences offer an important and unique forum for professional interchange and networking. It is also a place where old friends meet and new friendships are forged. Members receive discounted registration rates.
Eligibility for various East-West Center Alumni Awards
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.
East-West Center Distinguished Alumni Award
This award honors former East-West Center participants for exceptional accomplishments in their professions and contributions to East-West relations and understanding. The award was established by an endowment fund donated by the late Dr. Dai-Ho Chun, former director of the Center's Institute of Technical Interchange.
EWCA 21st Century Award
The EWCA 21st Century Award recognizes East-West Center participants whose initial involvement in an EWC program was since 2000 and has provided outstanding service to the community.
EWCA Outstanding Volunteer Award
This award was first presented in July 2000 at the EWC/EWCA International Conference. The first recipient, Vicki Shambaugh was honored for her long and distinguished service to the EWCA Executive Board on which she served as both President and Secretary. This award recognizes outstanding alumni volunteers who have provided significant contributions to the programs and activities of the East-West Center Association.