March 6
Following up on the notification sent below earlier, kindly be notified that the situation had been settled and the 90 St. is now secured and open for normal traffic flow.
March 6
Kindly be informed that a group of protesters had blocked traffic routs in front of the Down Town Mall in the beginning of the 90 St. Continuous efforts are made by the police and the public to allow for traffic flow. Please do not insist on driving though, protesters are expressing violence to any car who try to pass through them.
Alternative routs to the 90 St. are as follows:
- If coming from Maadi roundabout, you can take the parallel exit before the 90 St.
- If coming from Cairo-Suze highway, continue the highway until El Rehab City Exit #2.
February 19
Please note that the security situation in Tahrir Square is now back to normal, police forces have drawn back leaving the protesters as before. The square is still blocked for traffic.
Also note that our Down Town Campus is open for normal operation.
We will make sure to have you updated on any security situation.
February 19
The police are surrounding all streets leading to Tahrir Square from Kaser El-Nile, Abdel Moneim Riad Square. and Kornich El-Nile.
They are negotiating with the protesters to reopen the square for normal traffic peacefully with keeping them sit inside their tents.
There is a possibility for starting clashes at the square any time if the protesters refuse.
It is highly recommended to avoid this area for the next few hours.
February 7
As you may be aware, several groups have been calling for marches tomorrow from different points around the capital to meet in Tahrir Square and in front of the Ithadia Palace. There are calls to have similar marches in other Egyptian cities as well.
For the AUC new comers and as a reminder to the community, the following advice can help keep you safe and secure:
1. Caution is advised when traveling within and outside Cairo.
2. Do not forget to have your personal identification available in your wallet and in cases of emergency, please call AUC operator hotline: 19282 OR emergency line: 010-000-66907 (for international students).
3. Exercise caution when passing by government buildings, police stations and military barracks.
4. Treat members of the security forces you encounter with patience and respect, and follow all instructions promptly.
5. Carry photographic identification and a mobile phone.
6. Remain alert to the possibility of road blockage in different areas.
7. Get familiar with escape routes in case of emergency situation.
8. Keep updated on the situation by following media reports.
9. Keep enough supply of food and water at home.
10. Keep your vehicle fueled.
11. If you have not registered with the AUC Emergency Communication system yet, please do by visiting: http://myinfo.aucegypt.edu/
12. If you are occasionally trapped in the crowd you are reminded to:
- Make yourself aware of your surroundings and mentally notice alternate exits.
- If you find yourself in the middle of a moving crowd, do not fight against the pressure, and try to take advantage of any space that may open up to move sideways to the crowd movement where the flow is weaker.
- If you fall and cannot get up, try to keep moving by crawling in the same direction. If it’s not possible, cover your head with your arms and curl up into the fetal position.
- The worst scenario is to be pushed by the crowd against an immovable object, try to stay away from walls, fences or barricades, as the crowd pressure can build up rapidly.
AUC will continue to provide you with regular reliable information through email, SMS and on the University website. Please keep a copy of the emergency phone numbers listed here.
February 3
Tahrir Campus and the Falaki building will resume operations this morning, February 3. All office activities and course activities are planned to proceed as scheduled.
AUC Transport will continue to use the Al Zahraa stop for the R12 downtown bus route, but will provide a commuter type bus service for staff working in the Falaki Building. This bus stop will be in front of the Chamber of Commerce on El Tahrir Street and is a short walk to the Falaki Building. AUC Transport staff will coordinate and support this temporary bus stop.
Security Notice
January 31, 2013
There are several calls a million man march tomorrow. Several groups have been calling for marches from different points around the capital to meet in Tahrir Square. There are calls to have similar marches in other Egyptian cities.
Caution is advised when traveling within and outside Cairo. Do not forget to have your personal identification available in your wallet. In cases of emergency, please call AUC operator hotline: 19282 OR emergency line: 010-000-66907 (for international students).
The following advice can help keep you safe and secure:
1. Exercise caution when passing by government buildings, police stations and military barracks.
2. Treat members of the security forces you encounter with patience and respect, and follow all instructions promptly.
3. Carry photographic identification and a mobile phone.
4. Remain alert to the possibility of road blockage in different areas.
5. Get familiar with escape routes in case of emergency situation.
6. Keep updated on the situation by following media reports.
7. Keep enough supply of food and water at home.
8. Keep your vehicle fueled.
9. If you have not registered with the AUC Emergency Communication system yet, please do by visiting: http://myinfo.aucegypt.edu/
10. If you are occasionally trapped in the crowd you are reminded to:
· Not panic, keep calm
· Make yourself aware of your surroundings and mentally notice alternate exits.
· If you find yourself in the middle of a moving crowd, do not fight against the pressure, and try to take advantage of any space that may open up to move sideways to the crowd movement where the flow is weaker.
· If you fall and cannot get up, try to keep moving by crawling in the same direction. If it’s not possible, cover your head with your arms and curl up into the fetal position.
· The worst scenario is to be pushed by the crowd against an immovable object, try to stay away from walls, fences or barricades, as the crowd pressure can build up rapidly.
Please keep a copy of the emergency phone numbers listed here.
Public Safety Notice
January 30, 2013
Egypt has been in the news frequently over the past week as protests, at times violent, have erupted around the second anniversary marking Egypt’s Jan 25th Revolution. While there have been protests in Cairo, some of the most violent clashes have taken place in other governorates where curfews have been set. The operation of the AUC New Cairo campus, where the University's undergraduate and gradate programs are held and where students are studying, continues to function as normal. This campus is about 45 kilometers (28 miles) from the Tahrir Square campus, which overlooks the historic square. Due to the protests taking place in the nearby square and surrounding streets, the Tahrir Square campus, from which continuing education programs are primarily run, is currently closed.
January 28, 2013
Please be advised that the Tahrir Campus including the Falaki Building will be closed for the remainder of this week due to the security and safety risks arising from disturbances in the Tahrir Square area.
We will be monitoring the situation and will provide a further update to the University community at the end of this week as to when the Tahrir campus and the Falaki Building can resume operation.
January 27, 2013
Due to the continued high level of unrest in the Tahrir Square area, the Tahrir Campus will be closed for the rest of this week.
The Falaki Building will resume scheduled activities as of Monday January 28.
Medical services normally provided through the Tahrir Campus clinic will be provided through the New Campus clinic from 8:30am to 4:00pm ( Sunday to Thursday) or the clinic at the Zamalek Dormitory from 5pm to 7pm on Monday and Wednesday.
January 26, 2013
Please be advised that the Tahrir Campus including the Falaki Building will be closed on Sunday January 27 due to the security and safety risks arising from disturbances in the Tahrir Square area.
We will be monitoring the situation and will provide a further update to the University community late tomorrow as to when the Tahrir campus and the Falaki Building can resume operation.
January 26, 2013
Please be advised that the Tahrir Campus including the Falaki building will be closed today due to the security and safety risks arising from the current disturbances in the Tahrir Square area.
Please also note that AUC Transport will be operating the R12 - downtown bus route from Al Zahraa as the only drop off and pick up point until further notice.
Public Safety Notice
December 6, 2012
Marches and gatherings are anticipated this evening and over the weekend in several areas inside and outside Cairo. Yesterday one of the protests, while localized and contained in one area, turned violent.
We advise you to exercise caution in areas of large gatherings, refer to the advisories provided by Public Safety to keep safe and secure, monitor your e-mail for updates and monitor the media for news about marches and gatherings.
Although we monitor the public media, we would welcome any additional information that could be useful as we continue to survey the safety and security situation in Cairo and advise the rest of the community as necessary.
University Open Today
December 6, 2012
The University will be open and operating today, Thursday, December 6. Bus service to and from areas in Heliopolis are operating normally except for the Heliopolis Club bus stop on the R4 route, where clashes took place overnight. Staff and students who are expected on either the New Cairo or the Tahrir campus and cannot reach the University should inform their supervisors or instructors as early as possible to ensure that appropriate accommodations can be made. For more information on bus transportation, call Mamdouh Gaber at 012.7000.1717.
We will be monitoring the safety and security situation throughout the day; please check email and the University website for updates.
Public Safety Notice
December 4, 2012
Marches and gatherings are anticipated today, Tuesday December 4, 2012, in some areas in Cairo. Although the calls for the gatherings are peaceful, there is always a risk of traffic congestion or disturbances.
Security measures taken in the area of the Etihadiah Palace, for example, have created considerable traffic congestion.
We advise you to exercise caution in areas of large gatherings, refer to the advisories provided by Public Safety to keep safe and secure, and monitor the media for news about marches and gatherings.
Message from the President
November 25, 2012
I toured the Tahrir Square campus this morning and would like to report on the heroic work being done on behalf of the University by our security, public safety, maintenance and other support services staff. More
AUC Transportation Update
November 25, 2012
Due to the unrest at Tahrir Square, Al-Zahraa will continue to be the ONLY drop off and pickup point for R12 Downtown route until further notice.
The pickup time slots from Al Zahraa point is the same as the AUC Downtown point time slots.
Please click here to view the transportation website for the detailed schedule.
Public Safety Notice
November 24, 2012
This is a reminder that Tahrir Square Campus including Falaki building will continue to be closed for operation until further notice due to the security and safety risks emerging from the current disturbances in the Tahrir Square area.
Public Safety Notice
November 21, 2012
Due to the continued high level of unrest in Tahrir Square area affecting Mohamed Mahmoud Street, Qasr Eleiny Street and Sheikh Rihan Street, AUC Tahrir Square Campus including the Falaki building will be closed for operation until further notice.
Public Safety Notice
November 20, 2012
Due to the current level of unrest in Tahrir Square area affecting Mohamed Mahmoud Street, Qasr Eleiny Street and Sheikh Rihan Street, AUC Tahrir Square Campus including the Falaki building will be closed for operation today.
New York Office Closed
October 31
Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy, the New York Office of the American University in Cairo will be closed until Monday, November 5. For regualr inquiries, please click here. For urgent inquiries, please contact the Office of the President in Cairo.
Message from the President
October 4
I would like to thank all of you for your commitment this week to getting the University back in full operation as quickly as possible, as we work together to ensure that we can fulfill our obligations to each other and to our larger communities.
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Message from the President
October 1
It is with mixed emotions that we all return to our offices, labs and classrooms today and tomorrow. Obviously, returning to our home on the New Cairo campus is an enormous relief and resuming the activity to which we are each dedicated is very satisfying. Yet, while we welcome a return to more normal life, it will not be business as usual. The events of recent weeks have damaged the fabric of the community, and as we work to enhance constructive student engagement in the life of the University, we must also work to restore the sense of common purpose without which we cannot achieve our aspirations to be of genuine service to Egypt and of genuine value in the world. More
Bus Operations to Resume Normal Schedule as of Tuesday, October 2
The New Cairo campus will be open on October 1, but AUC's bus service will not return to normal operation until Tuesday, October 2.
Message from the Provost
September 30
In my most recent e-mail message yesterday, I stated that the alternative venues, which the AUC Academic Leadership has adopted for course offerings, are temporary in nature, and that we all hope that the current impasse concerning the New Cairo campus will be resolved expeditiously and peacefully. This has now been achieved, as was announced by President Anderson late last night. Congratulations to the entire AUC community! More
Message from the President
September 30
I am pleased to announce that we have reached an agreement to allow for the gates to be opened and the University to resume operations. The campus will be open as of tomorrow morning and courses will resume as normal on the New Cairo campus on Wednesday. More
Message from the President
September 30
I write to update you on the current status of events and the actions we are taking to resolve the current campus closure as quickly as possible. More
Message from the Provost
September 30
Thank you for your many e-mail responses to the message that I sent you last night. Much of these e-mails raised a series of important concerns about transportation and other matters related to the resumption of classes this week, and we will respond to these matters in a number of e-mails that will be distributed to the university community, beginning with this one. More
Message from the Provost,
September 29
The current student action and the shut-down of the New Cairo campus has brought our efforts for providing our students with the best possible education to a halt. I deeply regret the time that our students are losing as they seek to pursue their academic careers and I also am concerned that we are losing crucial opportunities to pursue the academic strategic plan that insures full implementation of the many improvements in academic programs and services that the student movement has demanded. These include, but are not limited to, advising and registration, course availability, employment of adjunct faculty and teaching assistants, and faculty-to-student ratios. More
Message to the Commnunity,
September 27
The University will resume classes on Sunday, September 30 through a combination of blended instruction that utilizes a mix of online courses and face to face sessions with students. Starting Sunday, instructors will resume offering instruction online; all students are expected to log in to find course materials for the classes in which they are registered.
Additional information for face to face class meetings will be announced to students by departments or instructors by early next week. The University must provide a specific number of contact hours in order to meet accreditation requirements and will ensure that this happens before the end of the semester.
Staff members will be contacted by their supervisors to arrange for the continuation of business operations remotely.
Message from the President,
September 25
This message is intended to update the AUC community on the latest developments in the suspension of University operations. The Cabinet has had several meetings with student representatives in the last several days to try to resolve the situation. In many respects, these meetings have been very productive. More
Message from the President,
September 22
I write to inform you that after several intensive rounds of negotiations with representatives of the protesting students over the past several days, unfortunately we have reached a standoff. More
Message from the President,
September 20
The attempt by students to block the gates of the New Cairo Campus has created a dangerous situation in the streets around the campus. Because we cannot ensure the safety and security of our community outside the campus perimeter, we are asking that faculty, students and staff not to come to campus today. Staff who provide essential services for the operation of the campus, including the student residences, will be contacted by their supervisors.
Classes missed today will be rescheduled
Message to the Community,
September 19
The American University in Cairo would like to clarify several factual errors that have been circulating internally and have appeared in media reports in the past few days regarding student protests against a 7 percent increase in tuition this year. The University has issued a statement to the media this morning and would like to make several clarifications of fact to members of the community. More
Message from the President,
September 17
One of the hallmarks of an AUC education is the capacity to think critically and to engage civilly in debates about issues of community concern and public importance. In the recent student protests against a tuition increase, we have seen behavior which fails to meet that standard. Inaccurate and illogical claims have been presented as facts; AUC students have been prevented from expressing their opinion by their fellow students; faculty and staff have been publicly insulted and several, including two on-duty security officers, have been physically assaulted.
Message to the Community,
September 16
Groups of students have chained the gates and placed vehicles in front of car-entry ramps, attempting to close the campus to students, faculty and staff. With difficulty, some members of the AUC community have been able to access the campus, but large numbers remain blocked outside the gates. The Emergency Management Team is working to provide access to campus as quickly as possible. More
Message to the Community,
September 16
As of late this morning, access was restored at all gates, after groups of students attempted to close the campus, in protest of this year’s 7 percent tuition increase. Classes and activities on campus will resume as normal tomorrow, and make up sessions will be planned for classes that were canceled due to the disruptions. More
Public Safety Notice
September 14
Clashes between protesters and the police continued throughout the night and until this morning. All disturbances were located in the surroundings of Simon Bolivar area and the adjacent part of Tahrir Square. Scattered events occurred on Qasr Eleiny Street when the protesters attacked police vehicles.
While Tahrir campus operated yesterday; some of our staff whose offices are facing Tahrir Square suffered the smell of tear gas though open windows. Please join us in thanking all Tahrir campus staff, faculty and students who helped keep the campus operating yesterday.
Several groups and parties have called for a million people march today to take place in all cities all over Egypt over the film mocking Prophet Muhammed. The history and assessment of the protests and gatherings organized by these groups indicate that it will be peaceful with no anticipation of violence or disturbances. Main areas of collection in Cairo were identified as mainly Tahrir Square and in front of big mosques.
All AUC community members are reminded to be careful when caught in crowds, and to exercise caution and vigilance when moving around.
The following advice can help keep you safe and secure:
1. Exercise caution when passing by government buildings, police stations, etc.
2. Treat members of the security forces you encounter with patience and respect, and follow all instructions promptly.
3. Carry photographic identification and a mobile phone.
4. Remain alert to the possibility of road blockage in different areas.
5. Get familiar with escape routes in case of emergency situation.
6. Keep updated on the situation by following media reports.
7. If you have not registered with the AUC Emergency Communication system yet, please do by visiting: http://myinfo.aucegypt.edu/
8. If you are occasionally trapped in the crowd you are reminded to:
· Not panic, stay calm.
· Make yourself aware of your surroundings and mentally notice alternate exits.
· If you find yourself in the middle of a moving crowd, do not fight against the pressure, and try to take advantage of any space that may open up to move sideways to the crowd movement where the flow is weaker.
· If you fall and cannot get up, try to keep moving by crawling in the same direction. If it’s not possible, cover your head with your arms and curl up into the fetal position.
· The worst scenario is to be pushed by the crowd against an immovable object, try to stay away from walls, fences or barricades, as the crowd pressure can build up rapidly.
AUC will continue to provide you with regular reliable information through e-mail, SMS and on the university Website at www.aucegypt.edu.
Public Safety Notice
September 13
This morning, the security situation in the vicinity of the American Embassy in Garden City was fluid. Clashes are occurring intermittently between police and protesters; the throwing of rocks and Molotov cocktails in or around Simon Boulevard and Tahrir Square has been observed. This affected the traffic in Tahrir Square, Qasr Eleiny street, Qasr ElNil Bridge and surrounding streets in Tahrir.
The situation is now calmer than earlier this morning.The Tahrir campus is expected to operate normally today. It is advisable that we avoid walking across Tahrir Square, or using the metro station exits near Garden City.
We will continue to monitor the situation closely and will keep you posted with updates.
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