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Abstract: In my dissertation I analysed representations of Soviet socialism in post-Soviet history textbooks and in the life stories of history teachers in Kyrgyzstan. I analysed, first, how the post-Soviet Kyrgyz state reconstructs its Soviet past on the level of official discourse, particularly in school history textbooks, and second, how history teachers – as professionals and private citizens – relate to the official discourse when making sense of the Soviet past.

A fundraiser for the “Give a Cow” social project took place at the American University of Central Asia (AUCA). The project was launched by the Bishkek Rotary Club one year ago. At the moment, 22 families have already received cows. Organizers plan to reach 100 families within the year.

"Negotiating Kyrgyz Nationhood: Of History Textbooks' and History Teachers' Attitudes towards the Soviet Past"
By Damira Umetbaeva, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Journalism and Mass Communications Department, AUCA.

Associate Professor of Philosophy Duane Lacey currently teaches in the FYS Division. In the near future, he will also be teaching in the new L.L.M. Graduate Program. Professor Lacey shares his academic experience, research projects, thoughts on AUCA, and even some advice for students in this brief interview.

January 29, 2016, sixth grade students of the #67 School of Bishkek visited AUCA.

This fall, the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) will launch a new “4+1” educational program. After studying four years at AUCA and getting a diploma, AUCA graduates of Business Administration will be able to apply to the “4+1” program to continue their education abroad.

Görkem Atsungur has been an assistant professor in the European Studies Department since 2012. Atsungur shares with us his journey to AUCA and some of the work he has done since.

Ecological Leadership Program (ELP) project participants held a meeting with Patrick Barrow. Barrow is expected to be an assistant instructor for the ELP project this summer. Patrick handed out the project information packet to all the participants and answered any questions that they had.

Medet Tiulegenov is an assistant professor of International and Comparative Politics (ICP), as well as serving as the chair of ICP and, as of recently, the Division head of the Politics and International/Area Studies Division. In an interview with Medet Tiulegenov, we find out a little bit about his life and work at AUCA.

Indira Uzbekova is an alumna of the Business Administration Department, class of 2005. Indira told us about herself, her current job, and her student life at AUCA.