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20
Oct
2016
 
Kyrgyzstan’s Entrepreneurs consult with AUCA students at the Business Clinic
The American University of Central Asia (AUCA) provides consulting services to individual entrepreneurs, companies and organizations in Kyrgyz Republic through a university Business Clinic. The target group of AUCA’s Business Clinic is entrepreneurs and small organizations, mainly operating in Bishkek.
19
Oct
2016
CASI RESEARCH SEMINAR: The Ethics of Atheism in Contemporary Kyrgyzstan: reflections on a project in-the-making
October 19, 2016
Maria Louw, Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology, Aarhus University
Abstract: While there is an extensive historical literature on state atheism and its implementation in the Soviet Union, and while much has been written about the religious revival in former Soviet space, very little has been published about the changing meanings of atheism and being atheist in Eurasia.
14
Oct
2016
 
CASI RESEARCH SEMINAR: The Ethics of Atheism in Contemporary Kyrgyzstan: reflections on a project in-the-making
SPEAKER: Maria Louw, Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology, Aarhus University
 
Date: October 19, 2016
Time: 16:00
Room: 220, AUCA 

 
Abstract: While there is an extensive historical
11
Oct
2016
 
AUCA Senior, Amal-Sher Kurbanov launches “Meals,” a mobile food ordering application
On October 10, 2016, Amal-Sher Kurbanov, a student at the American University of Central Asia (AUCA), launched Meals, an application allowing users to pre-order meals and reserve tables in cafés, restaurants or any other recreation center, with the aim of saving people time.
7
Oct
2016
 
The Law Division of AUCA kindly invites to the lecture: "A View from the Field: How International Development Aid Really Works...and How It Should"
Stephen Golub is an international development scholar, researcher and consultant who has field experience in over 40 countries across the globe; authored dozens of papers on democracy, governance, legal empowerment and the rule of law; and edited several volumes on these topics . He has taught at the Central European University, Tufts University and the University of California at Berkeley. 
5
Oct
2016
 
Frank G. Karioris: “Students who graduate from AUCA have the opportunity to give back to their country and community..."
Today we want to introduce you to Frank G. Karioris, an Assistant Professor in Sociology and General Education. Professor Karioris has a PhD in Comparative Gender Studies with a Specialization in Sociology & Social Anthropology, an MA in Social Development, and a BA in History and Education.
4
Oct
2016
 
Alexander Wolters: “To my colleagues: enjoy the teaching!; to our students: enjoy your studies!”
Alexander Wolters, a professor in the Sociology Department, spoke with us about himself and his experience here at AUCA.
3
Oct
2016
 
Doris Jones: “I found in my years of teaching that I actually witnessed the evolution of a smartphone. I think the use of a cellphone can have value. That value must be developed.”
On September 13-15, 2016 Doris Jones, a visiting scholar from the American University in Cairo (AUC) Department of Rhetoric and Composition, held workshops for AUCA faculty.
28
Sep
2016
 
The AUCA Outdoor Club had its first expedition
This past weekend AUCA's newest club, the AUCA Outdoor Club, had its first ever expedition – and what an expedition it was!
Lead by two of this summer’s Eco Leadership Program (ELP) Alumni, students from the AUCA Outdoor Club attended the Trekking Union of Kyrgyzstan’s annual ‘Meeting of the Tourists’ in Kegeti Gorge to show off their Outdoor Skills and compete in trekking and camping competitions against students from four other Bishkek Universities. 
 
27
Sep
2016
 
Call for Papers, Panels, and Abstracts
 Call for Papers, Panels, and Abstracts 2017 Biennial Conference August 2-6, 2017 Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan