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From July 24 to 28, a group of 6 students and 4 faculty from the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) participated in a five-day summer school on "Geospatial Technologies for Building Resilience" at the Central European University (CEU) in Budapest, Hungary.

From July 24 to 28, a group of 6 students and 4 faculty from the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) participated in a five-day summer school on "Geospatial Technologies for Building Resilience" at the Central European University (CEU) in Budapest, Hungary. The workshop, which included attendees from various departments such as Environmental Sustainability and Climate Science, Applied Geology, Economics, and Software Engineering, aimed to explore the practical applications of geospatial technologies in disaster resilience and climate change mitigation.

    On the vibrant evening of Friday, September 1, the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) transformed its front yard into a dazzling haven for music enthusiasts, all thanks to a spectacular collaboration with Coca-Cola.

In a review of the academic governance structure, the AUCA President, Dr. Timothy E. O'Connor, has initiated the creation of the new position of Dean of Academic Planning and Strategic Partnerships, which the AUCA Board of Treestes directly approved. 

My name is Toktosunova Zhamilia, and I am a fourth-year student majoring in the Anthropology Department. I aspire to pursue osteoarchaeology in the future that is why I chose AUCA to get my education. In 2022, I was admitted to the SUSI program.

Dear AUCA community, we are pleased to announce Dr. Chynarkul Ryskulova's appointment to the position of Vice-President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) and inform you that the AUCA Board of Trustees has enthusiastically approved her election.

My name is Marsel Sadykov. I graduated from the Psychology Department at AUCA in 2023. My academic journey at AUCA was a transformative and enriching experience that left an indelible mark on my personal and intellectual growth.

On August 11th, the Counseling Service of AUCA conducted the first-ever EMDR ( Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) training in Kyrgyzstan. This innovative technique was first implemented to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. 

Body Moving Day is an annual event of the Orientation Program that fosters a sense of community among the incoming freshmen. It allows them to bond with their peers, engage in friendly competition, and enjoy participating in water activities where mobility is hardly needed!

Congratulations from Nicholas Christakis, Sterling Professor of Social and Natural Science at Yale University, in honor of AUCA's 30th anniversary.