SPEAKER: Matthew Derrick, Humboldt State University
Abstract: Religion has emerged as a powerful social and political force in the post-Soviet space, particularly in the independent states of Central Asia and the Muslim-majority autonomous regions of the Russian Federation. This talk examines the so-called religious revival among Muslims of post-Soviet Tatarstan, Russia, showing how changing political-territorial circumstances over the past quarter century have impacted the meaning and social expression of Islam in that region. 

On Friday, September 22, Physical plant department and International student office jointly organized a session for dormitory residents to explain norms of fire security. 

Youth Council of Central Asia announces a call for applications to join Youth Council C5+1 program in which 30 young leaders of Central Asia will straighten the regional youth network, trust and will actively participate in civic engagement

CASI RESEARCH SEMINAR

On Tuesday, 3rd October 2017, department of Environmental Management and Sustainable Development together with Mayrambek Nurgaziev have organized tour for AUCA students to the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Currently, the JICA is making efforts to the organic farming development in Kyrgyzstan; therefore, the aim of this visit was to see practically Biogas, green houses, organic products and composting usage

Aleksandr Lyan, a senior student from Business Administration department, who is on exchange program now in Gdansk University of Technology in Poland, shares his impressions to AUCA.

SPEAKER: Dr. Chiara Pierobon, University Magdeburg
Abstract: The lecture is focused on the contribution of the European Union in promoting sustainable development through the involvement of civil society in third countries. More specifically, it analyzes main features and outcomes of the projects that were carried out with the financial support of the EU in the framework of the thematic program Non-State Actors and Local Authorities in Development (NSA/LA) in Kyrgyzstan. 

This summer I and my group mates had the great opportunity to take participation in the research expedition under the USAID project in Chon-Alay. It was an incredible experience.

Mary Schweitzer Scholarship for Excellence in Anthropology welcomes applications from promising students of Anthropology Department at AUCA. The aim of this scholarship is to support students who show commitment to and excellence in anthropology.

Joint Seminar of the Central Asian Studies Institute and the Sociology Department, September 22, 2017.