Online community starts with a roar

The online networking phenomenon is coming to the University of Adelaide, with the launch of a new online community, Adelaide onLION.

The website, to be launched by the Development and Alumni office on July 1, will give the University's alumni community the opportunity to network, both socially and professionally, in a safe and secure online environment.

"Adelaide onLION adds an exciting new feature to our interaction with alumni across the world," said Development and Alumni Director Robyn Brown.
"This technology offers people different ways to connect and interact that were just not possible in the past, strengthening the ties between our alumni and the University."

Graduates, current and former staff, and current and former students will be able to join Adelaide onLION. Faculties, University staff and alumni networks will also be involved, with limited access for friends of the University. All member information will be securely stored in an exclusive community.

Members will be able to look up fellow classmates, meet new contacts in their field, country or industry, and have access to a careers service. They will also be able to customise their experience by adding personal profiles, photos, videos and blogs.

The launch of Adelaide onLION coincides with a new Membership Program and Privileges Package to be offered to alumni in July, which will give the 55,000 strong alumni community access to a range of exclusive benefits and services.

"The University of Adelaide is committed to providing alumni with relevant benefits and opportunities to engage with both the University and with each other," Ms Brown said.

"Adelaide onLION, together with the new alumni membership program, heralds a new and exciting era of alumni relations for the University."

For more information visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/alumni/community

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