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The ACMS has Moved to the Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST) |
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 At the end of August, 2010, the ACMS moved from the National University of Mongolia (NUM), where it has been located since 2004, to the Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST). Our space is in MUST’s new e-learning library which opened one year ago. This building is outfitted with state-of-the-art electronic communications and hardware, and features dedicated televideoconferencing space for national and international programming. With the ACMS’ expanding emphasis on educational exchanges, NSF funding, and digital resources, the resources at MUST will provide the kind of support needed to carry out these initiatives. We will now be able to offer dedicated space to our ACMS Fellows and scholars- in-residence to work with our research library collection, plan and write up their research, and develop grant applications. Our excellent relationship with NUM’s faculty and International Relations Office remains unchanged and we look forward to continuing our work with these talented scholars and staff. As always, the ACMS continues to work with all academic and scholarly institutions in Mongolia to carry out our mission.
New Location and contact information:
Room No.407, Central library of Science and Technology building, Mongolian University of Science and Technology (MUST), Baga Toiruu, Ulaanbaatar 210646 (Click here for a map and directions to our new location)
Phone/Fax: 976-77350486; Email: info@mongoliacenter.org
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New Director for International Relations Begins Working at ACMS |
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 On Monday, July 26, 2010, Tuya Shagdar began working in the ACMS Ulaanbaatar Office as Director of International Relations. Tuya received her BA degree in American Studies and Linguistics at the University of the Humanities and her MA degree (summa cum laude) in Comparative Literature and Translation at the University of Wisconsin-Milwauke; she is fluent in Mongolian, Russian and English. After receiving her BA degree, Tuya worked in the English Department of National University of Mongolia teaching English to second and third year college students, and then worked at a private institution in Ulaanbaatar teaching English to adult and secondary school students, IELTS preparation classes, and coordinated with various international networks for helping students study abroad. Tuya also worked at the Trade and Development Bank, then served on the Permanent Mission of Mongolia to the United Nations. After finishing graduate school, she worked in Chicago at an English language training center in the areas of admissions, financial aid counseling, and educational materials management.
As ACMS Director of International Relations Tuya will work to strengthen ACMS ties with ministry, embassy, NGO, business and government agencies (such as the Tax, Immigration, Foreign Affairs offices) in addition to strengthening ties in educational sector. She is returning to Mongolia after having studied and worked in the US for five years and she and her family are excited to finally be home. “A lot has changed in Mongolia since I last worked and studied here, and I am eager to renew old ties and make new ones in my new role with the ACMS.”
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Call for Speakers for Fall 2010 |
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The American
Center for Mongolian
Studies (ACMS) invites researchers and scholars to present public lectures
during the ACMS Fall 2010 Speaker Series. If you are planning to visit Mongolia
between August 2010 and January 2011 to conduct research or study, please contact info@mongoliacenter.org
to schedule a date to participate in this public lecture series. The lectures
must be conducted in English, and all academic disciplines are welcome. The
Speaker Series is a great opportunity for scholars to present their work and
for the general public to learn about academic research in Mongolia. Please notify the ACMS at
least two weeks prior to your proposed date to speak in order to allow enough
time to advertise the lecture.
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New Online Mongolian Course Fall 2010 |
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The American Center for Mongolian Studies is pleased to announce a new online Mongolian course being offered at University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) from August 30 to December 18, 2010. The course is co-organized by UMA and ACMS. The course is open to anyone (you do not need to be a student at UMA to participate), and it is the first semester in a two semester offering of beginner Mongolian.
MONA 101E - Introduction to Mongolian Language and Culture
Four Credits, Three Instructors, No Textbook
Register through University of Maine at Augusta
http://www.uma.edu/enrollmentservices.html
1-800-868-7000
No prerequisites
Taught totally online
Highly interactive weekly assignments
No required times for student meetings
Students will interact with fluent Mongolian speakers
using a variety of web-based tools to gain practical
competence speaking, reading, writing, and listening in
Mongolian at the Beginner Level.
Tuition and Fees
| Type | Rate | Total |
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| Resident Tuition | $208 x 4 credit hours | $832 |
| Unified Fee | $28 x 4 | $112 |
| Dist Learning Fee | $12 x 4 | $48 |
| Student Actvty Fee | $1.50 x 4 | $6 |
| Total Resident Tuition and Fees | $998 |
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| Online Out of State Tuition (@ 125% instate rate) | $260 x 4 credit hours | $1,040 |
| Unified Fee | $28 x 4 | $112 |
| Dist Learning Fee | $12 x 4 | $48 |
| Stdnt Actvty Fee | $1.50 x 4 | $6 |
| Total Non-Resident Tuition and Fees | $1,206 |
Email info@mongoliacenter.org with questions or for additional information.
 
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