On September 16-17, 2016, the Central Asian Studies Institute (CASI) of the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) held its fifth annual international conference.

On October 24, 2016 Dr. Hersh Chadha OPM (Harvard), ARPS, photographer, writer, philanthropist and AUCA friend and long-term supporter visited the American University of Central Asia. Dr. Chadha gave a lecture entitled “Environmental Issues,” met with students and Kyrgyz filmmakers, and received an Honorary Professorship from AUCA.

On October 12, 2016, students from the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) met with Theofili Chatzispyrou, a lawyer from Thessaloniki, Melina Lavzentiadou, a lawyer from Athens, and Dr. Thomas Nappert. The guests had a conversation with students about juridical systems in Greece and the Kyrgyz Republic, sharing their experience, stories, and relevant cases.

Dr. Hersh Chadha is an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society (ARPS), awarded for exhibiting a high degree of proficiency and demonstrating technical and visual competence in photography. His uncompromising concern for the environment and the way man ravages it has made him focus on critical issues such as the preservation of wildlife, the protection of rain forests, the ozone layer and pollution.

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.

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

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.

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.

Alexander Wolters, a professor in the Sociology Department, spoke with us about himself and his experience here at AUCA.

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.