On March 3, 2010, Ms. Ludmila Torgasheva, Head of the Department of Demographic Statistics at the National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic, delivered a public lecture on the results of the national population census in Kyrgyzstan in 2009.

Diora Rafieva, Eliza Damirbek kyzy, Natalia Igoshina, Zhamilya Baigasieva, Yulia Kalinichenko, and Aiganym Baibakpaeva of European studies have successfully passed the international DELF exam.

Lilia Kim and Alexandra Cherkasenko of International and Business Law became the winners of the law competition. Our young lawyers will receive a cash award and an internship at Kalikova & Associates.

“You have to learn how to attract attention, interest the client, elicit demand and action the request," emphasized Ian Claytor at the campus wide discussion on trends and peculiarities of the contemporary labor market.

On February 23, 1918, the early victories of the Soviet Army marked the birthday of the Red Army. Later this date was renamed to the Homeland Defender’s Day. AUCA also celebrated this holiday and organized the concert “Kyrgyzstan is Our Home”.

On March 16, 2010, Dr. Madeleine Reeves of the University of Manchester and Mirgul Karimova, Manager at the World of Education, will deliver a public lecture on the topic “Dynamics, Experiences and Implications of Illegalized Labor amongst Kyrgyzstani Migrant Workers in Russia”. The presentation starts at 16.30 in Room 232.

The Social Research Center (SRC) continues a film series on migration. “Dying to Leave” is a documentary film by Chris Hilton who explores the current worldwide boom in illicit migration and human trafficking. The movie will be screened on March 17, 2010, at 16.30 in Room 315.

Competition is open for HESP Scholarships for female applicants from Afghanistan.  Deadline to apply is March 25, 2010.

On April 24-25, 2010, AUCA presents the Social Science Student Conference, which will bring together students and scholars from various disciplines to share their research on fundamental issues, challenges and trends in Central Asia.

Student Intellectual Life Committee and Student Senate announces the Liberal Arts Essay Competition among AUCA students. The winner will receive a cash prize or a trip to Bard College, USA.