March 25, 2016, a team of AUCA students calling themselves “Eagles” took first place at a national tourism marketing competition. Participants came from six universities across the Kyrgyz Republic. The competition took place at the Kyrgyz Economics University (KEU). This was the second year in a row an AUCA has won first place.

Mariya Antonova, Director of AUCA’s Writing and Academic Resource Center (WARC), and Paul Drosnes, WARC Coordinator, share with us some information about the university’s tutoring center.  

Diana Takutdinova, ANTH -108, American University of Central Asia (AUCA) alumni ambassador in Norway, tells us about her study and work at AUCA, about her career path after graduation, and her Master’s Programs in Norway.  

On March 8, 2016, International Women’s Day was celebrated in AUCA’s International Dormitory. The dorm residents organized a mini-concert in honor of International Women’s day. At the event, dorm residents sang songs, shared their own stories, recited poetry they had written, and played games.

 
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Abstract: Cities are dynamic places where local, national and global processes of development are manifest in fixed, material ways. The physical infrastructure of a city has a profound impact on how citizens think about themselves and their places in the world.

In partnership with the Estonian Institute of Human Rights and the University of Tartu, the Law Division of AUCA conducted a one-week intensive modular course entitled “Contemporary issues in International Humanitarian law”.

Last academic year ,2014-2015, the Student Intellectual Life Committee (SILC) at the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) gave grants to 25 sophomores, 24 juniors, and 13 seniors. Khamida Malianchinova, a senior in Journalism and Mass Communications, shares her SILC experience.

The members of the Student Intellectual Life Committee (SILC) at the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) told about their work to an audience of students. The SILC members gave advice on how to write applications for SILC grants, pointed out common application mistakes, reminded applicants of what is mandatory and important for applying for a SILC grant, and provided information on what grant-winners must provide after returning to AUCA.

The Department of International and Comparative Politics of American University of Central Asia announces a call for participation in our annual International Crisis Game "Crisis in Syria". The game is open to any English-speaking student from universities in Bishkek (and beyond).

Tanya Efremenko, a graduate of the Anthropology Department of class of 2015, has done several research projects, internships and service projects with organizations like HelpAge International, GIZ, UNESCO and B’Art Contemporary. She is now completing a Master’s Program in Urban Studies in Vienna.