Centennial Stories and Videos
Stories
Rana el Kaliouby '98, 00: AI Pioneer Works to Humanize Technology, Reflects on Time at AUC
“At AUC, I discovered my passion for human-machine interaction, and the phenomenal classes I took in computer science set me up to be a leader in artificial intelligence,” said Rana el Kaliouby, '98, '00, AUC trustee and CEO and co-founder of Affectiva, the global leader in emotion AI.
From the Archives: AUC Model Arab League Began 1990, First in Region
Marking the return of the League of Arab States to its permanent headquarters in Cairo, the first Model Arab League in the Middle East and North African region took place at AUC on November 8 to 12, 1990.
100 Years of the Caravan Exhibit
The Caravan began in 1925 and was originally called The AUC Review. In its centennial year, AUC is honoring the well-established student publication, hosting a 100 Years of the Caravan -- opening February 17 in The Photographic Gallery. The exhibit will showcase 100 cover pages from 1925 - 2018.
Videos
AUC100: Be the Future
We’ve captured a few out of the 40,000 AUC alumni success stories around the world. To the next 100!
Coverage of Community Carnival on Al Hadath
TV Coverage Of Community Carnival on MBC MASR
TV Coverage of Centennial Nights on TEN TV
TV Coverage of Centennial Nights on MBC Masr
#AUCNEXT100
شاهد الفيديو الختامي لاحتفالات مئوية الجامعة الأمريكية بالقاهرة متضمناً بعض من أعضاء هيئة التدريس والخريجين والطلاب الذين يغيرون عالمنا ويشكلون مستقبلنا عبر عملهم الرائع #AUCNext100
Trustees Engage in Future Conversation, Centennial Celebrations
The Board of Trustees Cairo meeting on campus last week was packed with a range of activities and events, from AUC’s Centennial Celebration Week and the launch of a strategic look at the future of the campus in the next 100 years to in-depth meetings with faculty and students.
Rana el Kaliouby '98, 00: AI Pioneer Works to Humanize Technology, Reflects on Time at AUC
“At AUC, I discovered my passion for human-machine interaction, and the phenomenal classes I took in computer science set me up to be a leader in artificial intelligence,” said Rana el Kaliouby, '98, '00, AUC trustee and CEO and co-founder of Affectiva, the global leader in emotion AI.
AUC Community, Friends, Families Celebrate Centennial at Community Carnival
From the food to the fashion show, virtual reality, live music, street performances and all the way to “everything,” AUC community members and their friends and families said they enjoyed just about every part of centennial week’s Community Carnival on Saturday. “It was fun, creative and a great way to spend my Saturday,” said Ryan Butler, an international student from the United States. Butler was among more than 1,000 people who attended the Carnival and took part in the diverse range of activities on campus during the day.
Everything You Need to Know About Centennial Celebration Week
Centennial Celebration Week begins this Saturday, February 15 and goes on until Wednesday, February 19. Every day of the week will have a different event, performance, conference or other activities for the AUC community to enjoy, both after and during school and work hours.
AUC-RiseUp Summit Partnership in Centennial Year
RiseUp Summit is coming to AUC New Cairo for the first time and is expected to attract 8,000-10,000 people, representing 60 countries. Startups and speakers from all around the world will be on campus from December 5 to 7 to conduct talks and workshops, and to inspire young entrepreneurs.
Memories of Ewart Memorial Hall
Read more about the history of the Ewart Memorial Hall.
AUC Students Reflect on 1919 Revolution Through Music
With a fresh unconventional take on history, AUC students have worked on producing an archival publication as part of the University's centennial celebrations to document the 1919 Egyptian Revolution while reproducing and recreating the ingenious songs of the Egyptian composer Sayed Darwish and poet Badie Khairy, who “informed as they entertained” Egyptians at the time.
Pulitzer Prize Winner Maggie Michael '00 to Speak at Centennial Commencement
Maggie Michael '00, who graduated from AUC with a bachelor's degree in journalism and
Akher Kalam: An American Student’s Impression of the College, 1930
Imogene Ward shares her experience at AUC and in Egypt in The AUC Review, the University’s first student newspaper, published on Friday, October 31, 1930.
Centennial Benefit Dinner Photo Highlights
AUC hosted its eighth annual Benefit Dinner at the Metropolitan Museum of Art — one of the world's largest art museums, housing over 2 million works of art in collections that span over 5,000 years — in celebration of the University's centennial. The dinner raised more than $1.15 million for Centennial Scholarships to help top students attend AUC — exceeding the University's $1 million target.
Centennial Benefit Dinner Exceeds $1 Million Target for Student Scholarships
At its eighth annual Benefit Dinner, AUC raised more than $1.15 million for student scholarships — exceeding the University's $1 million target for Centennial Scholarships, which help top students attend AUC. This is part of AUC's $100 million Centennial Campaign, which has now reached 80 percent.
Speak English on Campus
In AUC’s early years, there were Speak English on Campus campaigns. Desserts were awarded to those who used English during the lunch hours and a spelling bee encouraged competition among the best students.
Students’ Pyramid
Back in 1920s, each AUC student, dressed in short pants and an undershirt, took two hours of athletics each week, mainly calisthenics and gymnastics. Back then, people did not associate spots activities with a college or university.
A Century of Visitors
Looking back on distinguished visitors AUC hosted over the past century. #AUC100
AUC Launches El Mostakbal: The Middle East Looking Forward
This week as part of AUC's Centennial Campaign, the University launched "El Mostakbal: The Middle East Looking Forward," an initiative aimed at jumpstarting a global conversation about regional issues and local challenges, providing a high-level platform for a dialogue on significant political developments and security issues.
