On April 8, 2020 FLEX Alumni Uzbek Mentors who live and study abroad conducted an online mentorship FLEX talks together with the Program Manager of American Councils for International Education Uzbekistan, Shakhnoza Suyarova and FLEX Alumni Coordinator Dilnoza Mamadaliyeva.
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During the online Zoom video call, AC Uzbekistan FLEX program Manager, also a FLEX alumna 2004 Shaknoza Suyarova talked about the history of the FLEX program and gave detailed information about the application process and interviews for the program. FLEX Alumni Coordinator and FLEX alumna 2005, Dilnoza Mamadaliyeva provided answers to the frequently asked questions. FLEX Alumni Jamshid Jambulov ’10, Maftuna Sanginova ’10, and Shokirbek Marimov ’10 have shared their best memories about the program, moreover, they have provided some tips on the proper application process for the FLEX program. More than 70 participants listened to the talk and asked their questions and concerns. FLEX alumni were happy to share their best practices.

Three days left! It’s not too late to submit your application for the Fall 2020 Uzbekistan Business Leaders Program! Come to the U.S. on a fully funded three-week customized work experience. #USG #ExchangeOpportunity
Apply by April 13, 2020 here: https://ais.americancouncils.org/ubl

Don’t forget to complete your application by TOMORROW (April 13, 2020)! Applications for Fall 2020 Uzbekistan Business Leaders Program are now open! Come to the U.S. for a three-week fully funded professional exchange. Gain valuable work experience, expand your network, and develop the skills to make an impact in your community! #USG #ExchangeOpportunity
Apply here: https://ais.americancouncils.org/ubl

LAST CALL FOR APPLICATIONS!
The deadline for the Young Professionals Internship Program is tomorrow, April 15, 2020. If you are an undergraduate student majoring in business and STEM, don’t miss this chance to gain practical work experience and a greater understanding of international business practices in Tashkent.

The Young Professional Internships Program provides the opportunity for interns to work within a cohort, participate in professional development events, engage with industry leaders, and enter into a valuable network of peers.

Visit - ais.americancouncils.org/ypip to apply online.

Let’s go by Syllabus? Students’ Learning Outcomes in Higher Education

This webinar focuses on understanding the purpose and design of a syllabus and its importance for both learning and teaching in higher education. It also gears toward explaining the value of having and measuring student learning outcomes in higher education. Participants will learn about what syllabus is, how the syllabus is constructed at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and the essential components of the syllabus (e.g., learning goals, attendance policy, resources for students, student assessment and grading scale, course policies, and university policies). In addition, webinar participants will learn about how to utilize complementary resources for designing a syllabus in their discipline. Participants will also be provided samples of syllabus templates.

Time: Apr 29, 2020, 19:00 pm Tashkent time

Zoom link: https://bit.ly/2XU8ka7

#COVID19 pandemiyasi keltirib chiqargan muammolarga qaramay, O’zbekiston va Qo’shma Shtatlar xalqi muhtoj kishilarga yordam berib kelmoqda. Elchi Rosenblum boshqalarning mehribonchiligi va saxovatidan ilhomlanib, ularning volontyorlikka oid ibratli hikoyalarini siz bilan bo’lishishni istaydi. Biz bugungi qiyinchilik paytida odamlar o’z jamoalarida amalga oshirayotgan savobli ishlarni keng yoyishga qaratilgan “Odamiylik yo’lida” nomli yangi turkum boshlayotganimizni e’lon qilishdan mamnumiz.  


Despite the challenges of the #COVID19 pandemic, people in both Uzbekistan and the United States are helping others in need. Ambassador Rosenblum has been inspired by the kindness and generosity of others and wants to share their stories of volunteerism. We are pleased to announce the launch of our new series "Humanity in Action" to highlight some of the amazing things people are doing in their communities during this difficult time.

How do you think we should handle the massive information in-flow these days?

Any ideas? Of course by eliminating spam or propaganda, and knowing how to find a trustworthy source which you can be sure of.

Our FLEX Alumni #NLW2020 Almaty Workshop participants will share their best practices with you on how to identify true or false information.

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://bit.ly/356de5G

Webinar day: May 3, 2020
Time: 12:00 pm UTC

Stay safe and informed!

#acglobal #flexprogram #flexalumniuz #NLW2020

🎉🎉🎉We are excited to announce the launch of our NEW (drum roll please🥁🥁🥁) Facebook Page! Follow American Spaces in Uzbekistan to connect with ACT! Here you will find resources to explore the USA, learn about American people and culture, improve your English language ability, and get information about education in the USA🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 https://www.facebook.com/AmericanSpacesUzbekistan/

American Councils for International Education is pleased to announce an Alumni Grants Program, funded by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), to assist alumni of the Future Leaders Exchange Program (FLEX) to contribute to the development of their countries and support their project or travel for professional development initiatives. The FLEX Alumni Travel and Professional Development Grants Program will offer alumni grants of up to $250 to support alumni participation in professional development opportunities, such as conferences and workshops, to develop skills and talents that they can later use to bring back to their communities and alumni networks at home. Online professional development opportunities are eligible for funding. Funds must be spent between May 13 and June 30.
Please apply at https://ais.americancouncils.org/flexalumni

🎉🖌ACT is excited to announce an Essay Contest! We would love to hear from you about an interesting hobby or activity that helps you make the most of your time during the quarantine. The winner will get ACT branded shirt and water bottle!👕🥤
Your action:
1. Write a 400-500 word essay in English titled The Best Hobby I Have Discovered During Quarantine
2. Submit your essay via the link https://bit.ly/3fnEssU no later than May 16, 2020.
3. Follow the ACT Telegram channel for news to hear about the winner!
The best essay will be selected based on relevance to the theme, writing style, grammar use and spelling. All essays should be original and will be checked for plagiarism. Eligibility criteria:
1. Be an Uzbekistan resident age 16 or older
2. Have a valid personal email account.
More details on ACT Facebook page!
We are looking forward to hearing from you!😍

On the 9th of May Uzbekistan observes the Memorial Day, the holiday of warm sadness, reverent respect, pride, and profound gratitude.
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American Councils Uzbekistan greets the people of Uzbekistan on the occasion of this day of Memory and Honor!
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#acglobal #May9 #memoryandhonour #blessingstotheveterans

📢🚀🛰 Join us to interact with U.S. astronaut Cady Coleman today, May 13 at 9 p.m. Tashkent time. The conversation will be going live at ECA’s 22.33 podcast’s Instagram page:

https://instagram.com/22.33_stories?igshid=11vf57zmvrs8q

Check out Ambassador Rosenblum's 🎙 interview with UzReport World: https://www.facebook.com/uzreport.world/videos/672570850200334/

UniCEN webinar. Dreams and Details: Keys to a Successful Grant Proposal
About the webinar:
This webinar is designed for people who are new to grant writing. It will lay out the steps of writing a grant proposal: describing the need, providing a work plan, determining outcomes, showing how you will evaluate your project, and developing a budget. It will explain evaluation criteria and how reviewers are likely to rank your proposal.
About the speaker:
Dr. Woden Teachout is a professor of Graduate Studies at Union Institute & University in Cincinnati, USA. She holds a PhD in American Studies from Harvard University and is the author of two books. She is a two-time Fulbright Scholar and spent the year 2014-2015 at Issyk Kul State University named after Tynystanov in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan.
Date: May 21, 2020
Time: 7:00 pm Tashkent time.
For registration go to: https://bit.ly/3bEujFa

Do you want to improve your thinking? Then join us for a live discussion of a book by Daniel Kahneman with a FLEX program alumna 2000 Kamilla Sultanova.
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You will:
- Get insights on judgment and risk-taking/aversion
- Get to know more about cognitive bias
- Confront your bias for better judgement and decision making
- Utilize your thinking to change yourself and empower others
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Sounds great, doesn't it?
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Then do not hesitate and register here: https://forms.gle/ZPKpTbxWBgack6Jf9
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Date: May 25, 2020
Time: 17:30 UTC+5

The U.S. Embassy is now accepting applications for the 2021 The Hubert H Humphrey Fellowship Program. This is a non-degree professional exchange program that provides mid-career professionals working in public service with a year of study and related professional experience in the U.S.

Don’t forget to apply before the deadline – July 5, 2020!
https://uz.usembassy.gov/education-culture/exchange-programs/hubert-h-humphrey-fellowship-program/

First time in 14 years FLEX finalists in Uzbekistan were announced!

Congratulations 🎉 to the first FLEX cohort in such a long hiatus!