Meeting with Benjamin W. Slivka

May 29, 2014

Technologist, investor, and philanthropist Benjamin W. Slivka arrived to Bishkek and met with AUCA students on May 28, 2014.

Benjamin W. Slivka began the meeting with a welcoming speech. Mr. Slivka expressed an interest in AUCA students’ life and asked questions about their studies and plans for future. Mr. Slivka offered information in return about himself, his job, and his life.

“I am honored and delighted to be given this chance to share my thoughts with AUCA students and the broader AUCA community,” said Mr. Slivka. “Though I have traveled extensively – to Dubai, France, Germany, India, Japan, Qatar, and Switzerland in just the past four years – this is my first trip to Central Asia. I look forward to learning more about the history, people, and culture of Kyrgyzstan; with the aim of making my remarks most relevant and useful.”