Bard College Hosts Conference on Central Asia to Discuss Political, Economic, Educational, and Socio-Cultural Changes in the Region on April 4
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Bard College hosts “Central Asia at the Crossroads: Governance, Innovation, and Identity in Transition,” a conference that brings together faculty, scholars, and administrators from the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) and Bard College. As long-standing partners, Bard and AUCA have impacted the education and professional development of thousands of young people, responding to and contributing to the political, economic, and socio-cultural changes in the region. The conference will discuss the achievements and goals of the partnership, as well as issues of legal frameworks, cultural identity, and evolving geopolitical alignments that shape the future of Central Asia’s regional stability and global influence. Over the course of a day, scholars will engage in dialogue about political participation and economic opportunity in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia; the region's culture as it evolves in response to shifting geopolitical alignments; and the region's educational visions, ambitions, and hopes. This conference will take place on Friday, April 4 from 10:00 am to 5:15 pm in the Reem-Kayden Center Laszlo Z. Bito ’60 Auditorium, on Bard College campus. This event is free and open to the public.
Post Date: 04-02-2025
Post Date: 04-02-2025