Subject: This Month in Mongolian Studies: November 2026

November 2026

A Word from the Director

Dear ACMS Community,

The days are getting shorter and the end of the fall semester is fast approaching. By mid-November, the end of the year has begun to loom large and for many of us, major holidays are coming up alongside deadlines, grading, and that nagging feeling that it's already time to forge ahead toward the "next." Next year. Next semester. Next summer.

And trust me, we here at ACMS have plenty of "next" coming your way very soon!

But first, I want to take a moment to share some gratitude for where we are and how far we've come already. While it may be my name at the bottom of this letter, the heart and soul of ACMS is truly our intrepid team in UB and our volunteers, interns, program participants, donors, board members, and community members around the world. In other words: you.

Here in the US, Thanksgiving is just a few short weeks away. And I am so thankful for everything ACMS has been able to accomplish with your support.

As we approach the end of 2026 and you plan your year-end giving, I ask you to keep ACMS in mind. We are a small but mighty organization, and your tax-deductible donations and membership fees go a long way towards making our programs possible.

I encourage you to make an annual or monthly contribution today. If you would like more information about other donation options including planned giving, estate/legacy giving, and Donor-Advised Funds, please contact me directly.

Thank you so much for your support, wishing you all the best this fall and beyond.

Sincerely,
Maggie Lindrooth
U.S. Director, ACMS

ACMS News

ACMS welcomes Secretary-General of the Mongolian National Commission for UNESCO

Four Mongolian women in business-casual clothing stand on either side of a Mongolian men in a pastel blue shirt and tan blazer. All five are posing together for the camera.

A Mongolian man and woman sit and discuss around a table with small American and Mongolian flags on it.

On October 13th, ACMS welcomed B. Munkhbaatar, Secretary-General of the Mongolian National Commission for UNESCO, to our office in Ulaanbaatar.

During the visit, ACMS In-Country Director M. Davaasuren introduced Secretary-General Munkhbaatar to the Center’s activities and programs, highlighting our commitment to advancing Mongolian studies, supporting academic exchange, and strengthening cultural connections.

We sincerely thank Secretary-General Munkhbaatar and his team for visiting and for their interest in our work. We look forward to exploring opportunities for future collaboration in education, research, and cultural heritage.

ACMS hosts Representatives from Western Washington University (WWU)

Two Mongolian women (from the left side) and Three american (from the right side-man, woman and man) sit and discuss around a table with small American and Mongolian flags on it.

ACMS hosted representatives from Western Washington University (WWU), including Brian J. Davidson, Head of Tutoring; Anika Watson, Assistant Head of Tutoring; and Gabe Gossett, Head of the Hacherl Research & Writing Studio; along with representatives from the WWU Tutoring Center and Western Libraries.

The meeting focused on capacity-building opportunities, particularly library workshops, as well as other potential areas of collaboration between the two institutions. We look forward to strengthening this longstanding connection and opening a new chapter of collaboration between ACMS and WWU.

External Opportunities and CfPs

Call for Papers: XIX Annual Mongolian Studies Conference
(Deadline November 13, 2026)

Our friends at the Mongolian Cultural Center in Washington, D.C. are pleased to invite paper submissions for the XIX Annual Mongolian Studies Conference. This conference will take place February 19-20, 2027 at the Embassy of Mongolia in Washington, D.C.

Conference Theme: Commemorating 40 Years of Diplomatic Relations between Mongolia and the United States of America

The year 2027 marks the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and the United States. In recognition of this important milestone, the 2027 conference will give special attention to papers examining Mongolia-U.S. relations and the many connections between the two countries. Papers addressing topics related to this theme are particularly welcome, although papers on other Mongolian Studies subjects will also be considered.

The papers must be the original work of the author(s) and can be written and presented in either Mongolian or English. However, presenters who are planning on presenting in Mongolian must submit a full English translation of the paper at least one month prior to the conference.

The submission deadline for paper abstracts is November 13, 2026. Abstracts must not exceed 500 words. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by November 27, 2026. Please send your abstracts to info@mglcenter.org.

Read the full CfP here.

Recent Publication Highlight

We are pleased to highlight the recent publication of Strings of Knowledge Vol. XV, a collection by our friends at the Antoon Mostaert Center for Mongolian Studies.

In this collection, students from the National University of Mongolia and the Mongolian National University of Education have published original research across linguistics, anthropology, archaeology, history, literature, and folklore studies. These students attended the Antoon Mostaert Center's Student Researcher Program from September 2025 to May 2026.

Congratulations, students, on your original research!

Read the full article (In Mongolian): "STUDENT RESEARCH WORK AT THE INTERNATIONAL LEVEL: “STRINGS OF KNOWLEDGE”

Upcoming Office Closures

November 26: National Independence Day/Thanksgiving Day (Mongolia/U.S.)

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