Last Wednesday, students of the Anthropology and International Development Program at the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) had the opportunity to attend a special guest lecture by Dr. Jacqueline T. Eng and Dr. Michelle Hrivnyak, bioarchaeologists from Western Michigan University. The lecture was held as part of the course Race, Human Diversity and Biology.

On October 16, 2026, the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) hosted an information session with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), led by Gizela Zimmermann, Director of DAAD Central Asia.

Boo! Halloween is coming! The AUCA campus is already beautifully decorated, and we invite you to celebrate the “spookiest” holiday of the year with us – while having fun and being more eco-friendly!

Bishkek, 9-10 October 2026
The American University of Central Asia (AUCA) hosted the Annual Presidents' Forum of the Alliance of Asian Liberal Arts Universities (AALAU) on 9-10 October, marking the first time the University held the forum.

From October 11 to 16, 2026, AUCA librarians attended the Manuscript Conservation and Preservation Training, organized by the National Library of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Join us for AUCA’s traditional Tree Planting Event at the Elm Grove (Karagachevaya Rosha) on October 24, 2026, organized by the AUCA Center for Civic Engagement.

 
Department of International and Comparative Politics kindly invites you to the ICP Public Lecture Series with Mr. Carl SKAU, the UN World Food Programme.
The registration is required via the link.

    We are excited to celebrate some great news from the II ToonDook International Animation Festival, held from October 9 to 11 in Bishkek! Our TCMA student and alumna films took home top honors, showcasing the incredible talent and storytelling within our community.

 AUCA Hosts Annual Ambassador Talks Series with the Ambassador of France On October 7, 2026, the International and Comparative Politics program at the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) convened its annual Ambassador Talks Series, entitled “How France and Kyrgyzstan Can Cooperate at the Multilateral Level to Make the World More Peaceful and Sustainable.

Dear AUCA Community,The AUCA Office of the VPAA is pleased to invite you to an information session with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).Date: Friday, October 16, 2026Time: 15:30 – 17:30Venue: Room 410, AUCASpeaker: Gizela Zimmermann, Director of DAAD Central AsiaThe session has two parts:Part 1.