06.24.09
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What is LinkedIn?



If you are currently using LinkedIn, or are interested in developing a LinkedIn professional network, the EWCA can help you get more out of your EWCA membership. The EWCA has organized a networking group on LinkedIn called the East-West Center Alumni and Community that is open to all East-West Center Alumni. It is easy to join, and the best part is that it is FREE! By joining LinkedIn and becoming part of the East-West Center Alumni and Community group, you can:


  • Communicate and network with other East-West Center Alumni
  • Receive East-West Center and Asia Pacific-related news
  • Search and/or post jobs
  • Share your travel plans with other LinkedIn and EWCA members via Tripit
  • Share MS Powerpoint presentations with your network


Some EWCA members who are currently on LinkedIn, and part of the East-West Center Alumni and Community group:


  • Larry Foster – Former Dean, UH Law School, Former President, EWCA
  • Stuart Coleman – Author, Eddie Would Go
  • Satu Limaye – Director, EWC Washington
  • Lori Forman – EWC Board of Governors


Instructions on how to join LinkedIn and sign-up for the East-West Center Alumni and Community group:


  1. Go to www.linkedin.com
  2. Enter “first name,” “last name,” “email,” and choose a “password”
  3. Fill in your LinkedIn “profile”
  4. Search “groups” for the East-West Center Alumni and Community
  5. Request to join the East-West Center Alumni and Community



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