The EWCA New York Chapter has created and official blog to provide information to those in the New York area and anyone interested in reading what they are doing.
To view the blog please see http://ewcany.blogspot.com/.
By U Maung Maung (ISI 62-64)
East-West Center Day was celebrated on the 16th of May 2009 at Dolphin Restaurant, Myepadaytha Kyun. It was attended by the following alumni:
1. Daw Pwa Yin (88 years) - CLI 1979
2. U Than Oo (82 years) - ISI ED ADMIN 1962-63
3. U Maung Maung - ISI PL PATH 1962-64
4. U Soe Win - ISI AGE 1963-67
5. Ms Colin Talbot - CAPE 1990
6. Swe Swe Myint - EW Sem PA 2002
7. Dr Pa Pa Win Htin - HELP 2003, SUMMER SEMINAR 2006 Continue Reading »
By Karen Nunan (ISI 67-68, OG 70-72)
Here’s a photo of our group at our May 14 dinner commemorating EWC Day, held at Jakarta Indonesian Restaurant, Brisbane. From the left around the table: Karen Nunan, Trish Byrne, Jeremy Webb, Iraphne Childs, Ralph Carlisle, Tim McInerny, Edilyn Bajracharya, Bhishna Bajracharya and Peter Nunan.
We are happy to welcome a new member, Tim McInerny, who did the Asia Pacific Leadership Program in 2007, and brings fresh energy to our group.
By Jonathan Jacobs (APLP 03-04)
The EWCA Ontario Chapter inaugural event is officially in the books. On Saturday, May 9, alumni met at the Centre for Social Innovation in Toronto to attend the Chapter’s first event. The diverse group of alumni in attendance included those who studied at the East-West Center during its formative years in the 1960s and alumni who graduated within the past five years.
The group was honoured to have Dr. Alfred Chan speak at the event. We were fortunate to have him lead an engaging discussion on the political and economic future of China, which contemplated a variety of current academic perspectives. Dr. Chan is a professor of Political Science at Huron University College at the University of Western Ontario. His research interests focus on Chinese politics and China’s international relations. Dr. Chan was responsible for encouraging many Chapter members to participate in the Asia Pacific Leadership Programs at the East-West Center.
After the lecture, the group discussed EWCA Ontario Chapter goals and potential activities. Some suggested ideas included annual reunions, providing a forum to discuss Asia Pacific issues and building professional, educational and social networks. We would like you opinion on what you would like to get out of the Chapter.
Thank you to all the members who were able to attend the Chapter inaugural event and to all of you that have expressed an interest in being a part of the Chapter.
By Dr. Ekramul Ahsan (ISI 67-69, FI 76, et al.)
The East West Center Day (14th May) was celebrated in Dhaka, Bangladesh by the EWCA Bangladesh Chapter on Thursday, the 14th May 2009.
The Chapter organized the EWC Alumni Evening which was attended by a number of EWCA alumni in Bangladesh. The activities included the following.
1. Discussion on selected topic relevant to East West Center
2. Community Services Projects
3. Chapter Development Activities
4. Participation of Bangladesh Chapter at the EWC 50th Anniversary Celebration in Honolulu, Hawaii in July 2010
5. Alumni Dinner Continue Reading »
By Dr. Rajesh Aggarwal (POP 96)
The Chandigarh Chapter of East-West Center Association celebrated the East-West Center Day on 14 May 2009 and organised an informal get together over dinner. Six out of the current eight members attended the dinner.
During the dinner meeting, the chapter members discussed various activities that the Chandigarh Chapter can undertake at its level keeping in view the charter of the EWC.
The chapter members also expressed serious concern over the deteriorating political situation in South Asia, especially Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka that has a large number of alumni from the EWC.
It was further discussed that due to the prevailing political condition in Pakistan, it may not be immediately feasible to have a collaborative effort with Pakistan Lahore Chapter. It was earlier decided that since the chapter is very small, we should collaborate with alumni in neighbouring regions to enhance the EWC mandate. The members felt that the attempts for a collaborative effort should be revived as soon as things improve in Pakistan.
Further, it was decided that the Hawaii Conference should be used as an opportunity to meet with other chapter leaders in neighbouring regions to start a group that keeps in touch and involves in collaborative effort to further enhance the activities mutually beneficial to all.
It was reiterated that since Chandigarh is one of the very active chapters, despite being a small group (only 8), the EWC should be requested to facilitate participation of more than one chapter leader at the Hawaii Conference. This will only be possible with some financial support from the EWC.
Further, the members thought it prudent to ask the EWC of providing it with a list of alumni of the EWC in the region, along with their contact details, so that the group could be expanded to expand the scope of the chapter.
May 14, also known as East-West Center Day, commemorates the founding of the East-West Center in 1960. Each year, people from around the world celebrate East-West Center Day in their own way.
The EWCA Shanghai Chapter met at a restaurant in Shanghai on May 14 to celebrate the 49th anniversary of the founding of the EWC.
Left to right: restaurant staff (in front), Larry Foster, colleague of Vicky Shambaugh from Hawaii, Vicky Shambaugh, Brenda Foster, Ren Xiao, Aynne Kokas, wife of Vicky’s colleague, restaurant staff.
The Ontario Chapter’s inaugural event will feature a presentation by Dr. Alfred L. Chan, Department of Political Science, Huron University College at the University of Western Ontario, on “The Future of China.” The theme of Dr. Chan’s presentation will be:
Rapid and dramatic changes over the last couple of decades have brought about a fundamental transformation in China that took Europe centuries to complete. Confronted by the multiple and daunting challenges unleashed by this process, will the Chinese Communist Party be able to rise to the occasion, or will it become out-dated and irrelevant? The discussion will focus on the possible trajectory and scenarios of change in the future.
The event will be held at the Centre for Social Innovation in downtown Toronto. A light breakfast will be provided.
Date: Saturday May 9th, 2009
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Centre for Social Innovation
215 Spadina Avenue, 1st Floor
Toronto, ON
Please RSVP to JonathanJacobs@EWCA.EastWestCenter.org by May 1, 2009 if you will be able to attend the event.
The Hawaii Chapter will be hosting their Annual Meeting and Fundraiser Dinner on Sunday, April 5, 2009 at Luana Hills Country Club. The funds raised from this event will go to EWC student travel scholarships that enable students to attend professional conferences.
The program will feature an excellent buffet dinner, art bazaar, an auction of Southeast Asian art, and cultural performances by EWC students. Continue Reading »
The EWCA would like to welcome the newest chapter, Ontario (Canada) to the EWCA family. The creation of the chapter was approved at the last EWCA Board meeting. The chapter will be lead by Jonathan Jacobs (APLP ‘03-’04).
We look forward to hearing all about their future activities. If you reside in or near Ontario and would like to be involved in chapter activities, please contact Jonathan at JonathanJacobs@EWCA.eastwestcenter.org.
For a complete list of chapters, chapter leaders and their contact information, please click here.
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