The Future of AUCA
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hether you attend the American University of Central Asia as a student, work here as staff, or have friends and family who are part of AUCA you probably know of our embracing attitude towards outside-the-classroom involvement with both the university and its community. This abiding commitment to inclusion is why we are offering the chance for those who share the AUCA mission to become one of the founders of our new campus through the AUCA Bricks campaign.
“A first step in an ongoing relationship with AUCA.” Surrounding the main entrance of the American University of Central Asia’s new campus will be an ‘AUCA Foundation Wall’ composed of inscribed bricks donated by benefactors of the University. The wall will serve as a visual showcase of AUCA’s community of supporters and feature messages that speak to the AUCA mission, signify what AUCA means to contributors, and emphasize the difference the University makes in their lives.
Aisulu Sulaimanova tells us that the inspiration behind the AUCA Bricks was “never a goal to raise a huge amount of money, but rather to make sure an opportunity is available for everyone to show support. A sort of first step in an ongoing relationship with AUCA.” Since the campaign began a year ago, over 70 donors have sponsored bricks bearing their personal inscriptions. This critical mass of givers has donated in order to become founding members of AUCA’s new home, and those benefactors include alumni as well as faculty, students, and friends of the university. As our new campus is approaching completion, we are making another concerted push to make sure that all potential supporters of AUCA have the chance to be involved in this special AUCA Bricks campaign. This new campus is not only our new home, but also the first private building project in Central Asia to be environmentally sustainable. It is both a momentous occasion for AUCA and a landmark moment for the entire
“We want to make the opportunity available to anybody who wants to support – the minimum donation is only $50.”
Funding for the new campus is sourced entirely from donors and partner organizations; student tuition is not being utilized in any way. While the proceeds from the AUCA Bricks drive will not push us leaps and bounds towards our fundraising goals, Director of Development
region. If you want to be part of the foundation for this movement, please contact the AUCA Development Office at develop@mail.auca.kg for more information. Bricks in the Foundation Wall are available in two sizes, with large bricks featuring 5 lines of personal inscription and 2 lines of text on small bricks.
Azamat Akeleev Vyacheslav Akimenko Asel Akmatova Rinat Aksianov Meerim Amanova Qurban Ali Amiri Kumar Bekbolotov Zarina Chekirbaeva Aaron Choi Aijan Chynybaeva Elina Dale Eliza Damirberk kyzy
Alina Djamankulova Jenny Jie Cholponbek Jumashukurov Shairbek Juraev Roslanbek Kabanov Elina Karakulova Stanislav Karpovich Maksat Korooluev Emil Medetov Albina Mels Natalia Milekhina Alexey Mun
Kamila Muslimova Sayora Mussakhunova Semetei Omurgazy Uulu Nurbek Omurov Mamatkalil Razaev Maria Sapozhnikova Almaz Sartbaev Jyldyz Sattarova Aziz Soltobaev Rahimbek Tekeshev Kemel Toktomushev Meder Toktosunov
Erol Torun Felix Tsoy Agyn Tumenbaev Melis Turgunbaev Sanjar Tursaliev Venera Urbaeva Seyitbek Usmanov Natalya Yassinskaya Nelli Yen
Amina Hirani Eugene Huskey Salkyn Ibraimova Songbae Lee Ton De Liefde Clint Lofflin Steven Lustig Anton Malkowski
Robert W. McGrail Larry Memmot Achim Merlo Henry Myerberg Thomas Olsen Martin Ossewaarde William Ryerson Kai Schlenther
Nikolay Shulgin Sven Stafford Lance Tillman Bermet Tursunkulova Andrew Wachtel Azamat Zhumashev
Friends of AUCA Emil Akhmatbekov Jonathan Becker Nazgul Cholponbaeva Rodger Dillon Seth Fearey Tatiana C. Gfoeller Larry Held Emita Hill
AUCA Magazine | Fall 2014
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