New Online Network Does 'Six Degrees,' Alumni-Style

Actor Kevin Bacon is probably less famous for his acting than for embodying the Hollywood version of the “six degrees of separation” phenomenon … His many movie roles have networked him to within six “steps” — usually fewer — of just about any other actor.

But the “six degrees” concept is not just an entertaining diversion for movie buffs. Everyone’s network is larger and more powerful than they might expect, and that’s important … Effective networking yields significant professional and personal benefits.

With that in mind, the UC Alumni Association has introduced inCircle, an online networking tool that will revolutionize the art of staying in touch. Better yet, the service is free to all alumni.
 
inCircle uses groundbreaking software to enable each UC alumnus to build and leverage an online circle of UC friends. As alumni join the network, their circles continue to expand and overlap. By communicating with friends, friends-of-friends, and even friends-of-friends-of-friends, lifelong Bearcats will be able to connect almost anywhere.

Professional, career and relocation connections are inCircle’s most common uses, but it’s also popular for personal and social communication, linking alumni who have common interests or are geographically close to each other.

All UC alumni are in the inCircle database (listings show name, college and graduation year only — no contact information). It’s up to the individual to complete a profile (as much or as little as desired). Then, an account can be activated via your primary e-mail address, which also serves as your system log-in name.

With inCircle, you can easily:
• Create your customized UC alumni profile;
• Set up your own “UC friends” network;
• Participate as much or as little as you want;
• Post information and photos about your own news and events;
• Connect with other alumni you know — and those you don’t know yet.

Grassroots efforts to spark inCircle have begun, as hundreds of UC alumni have already joined the network.

Learn more about inCircle and get registered. Or visit the helpful list of Frequently Asked Questions.