AUC has been closely monitoring and responding to the global situation pertaining to COVID 19 pandemic. AUC established a special Coronavirus Taskforce to review University readiness, and act as a focal point of contact for sharing timely, accurate, relevant information with the AUC community and for responding promptly to individual inquiries. AUC Response Taskforce meets the community through Virtual Campus Conversations that are held regularly to provide the community with all updates with regard to AUC’S response to unfolding events regarding Coronavirus.
Watch Latest Videos
Campus Conversation with President Dallal on AUC's Strategic Priorities
March 9, A discussion with President Ahmad Dallal about AUC's Strategic Priorities Roadmap and key focus areas, moderated by Amina Elbendary '96, '00, associate professor, Department of Arab and Islamic Civilizations, and director of graduate studies, School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Campus Conversation: Currency Devaluation Impact
February 5, Senior leaders discuss the impact of the recent currency devaluation, including immediate interventions taken by the University, as well as its approach to long-term planning.
Campus Conversation: Live from COP27
November 10, A virtual Campus Conversation live from the COP27 Green Zone in Sharm El Sheikh. AUC's COP27 task force members share news and insights about the University's participation in this global climate change summit.
Campus Conversation: Discussion of Devaluation Impact
November 7, AUC's senior leaders discuss how the recent currency devaluation has impacted the University's operations and how AUC is working to mitigate some of the impacts on community members.
Campus Conversation Welcome Fall 2022
September 25, Campus Conversation discussed priority areas to serve main mission of educating students and creating knowledge; AUC is participating in COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh; the Mental Health and Well-being Initiative task force is soliciting AUC community feedback and reviewing current practices; a new competency-based performance management system was launched.
Campus Conversation: End of Year Updates
June 3, Learn about the latest University news and updates from President Ahmad Dallal, Provost Ehab Abdel-Rahman, Interim Dean of Students Michelle Henry, VP for Management and Operations Shereen Shaker ’91 and AVP for Finance and CFO Amir Habib. The talk is moderated by Professor and Chair Carie Forden.
Campus Conversation - President's Key Priorities
March 24, In this weeks campus conversation on the President's key priorities, President Ahmad Dallal discusses some of the priority areas at AUC and how the University is engaging in conversations about important regional and global issues.
Campus Conversation COVID Response Updates
February 3, First Spring 2022 Campus Conversation discussing how the University is updating its response to COVID-19 to better reflect the current situation with the Omicron variant and CDC/WHO protocol changes.
Campus Conversation: Spring 2022 Updates
January 13, This Campus conversation discusses general University news, COVID-19 updates and preparations for the spring semester.
Campus Conversation: COVID-19 Dashboard Decoded
December 9, In this Campus conversation the experts explain AUC's COVID-19 dashboard, the science behind it and what each of the indicators means. Experts from AUC's Scientific Advisory Committee, SMIE and the medical services team will give an overview of the dashboard, the latest enhancements.
Campus Conversation: An Overview of the President's Agenda and COVID 19 Updates
November 18, Campus conversation with President Ahmad Dallal discussing AUC's upcoming plans and priorities. The conversation included updates on the University's ongoing management of the pandemic.
Campus Conversation: COVID Updates, Science Advice and What to Expect
October 14, The latest on AUC's ongoing pandemic response management. Distinguished University Professor Hassan Azzazy, chair of AUC's Scientific Advisory Committee for COVID-19, will share the group's work. In addition, panelists will give updates.
Campus Conversation: Managing Mental Health and Well Being
September 26, AUC faculty and students lead the conversation on about the mental health challenges some of us may experience as we re-enter the world of face-to-face learning, highlighting University-wide initiatives to protect the well-being of our community.
Campus Conversation: Welcome Back to Campus
September 5, The last Campus Conversation before school starts this semester for important University updates on returning safely back to campus.
Campus Conversation: Fall Semester and COVID19 Updates
August 19, In this week’s campus Campus Conversation we discuss the return to campus in the fall, highlight everything the AUC community needs to know and do before coming back, and look at the latest COVID-19 updates.
Campus Conversation: Back to Campus Fall 2021
June 10, This campus conversation discusses all details on returning to face-to-face instruction for Fall 2021 and the required vaccinations for all students, faculty and staff who will access the AUC campus and University housing.
AUC Campus Conversation: Looking Ahead to Summer and Fall
April 24, A campus conversation focusing on the Summer and Fall modes of instruction, COVID-19 updates and other general University updates.
Campus Conversation: Updates
March 7, This Campus Conversation discusses University updates on COVID-19, anti-harassement training, hybrid instruction and more.
Virtual Campus Conversation: Start of Spring Semester
February 4, This virtual campus conversation discusses the updated COVID-19 guidance from University leadership as well as Spring 2021 semester plans, from academics and campus life to general updates on what to expect.
Virtual Campus Conversation: What to Expect for Spring 2021
November 23, AUC virtual Campus Conversation: What to Expect for Spring 2021 moderated by Jillian Campana, professor of theatre and associate dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. The conversation will cover the Spring 2021 mode of instruction, updates on remote work policies and AUC's continuing COVID-19 management measures.
Virtual Campus Conversation: COVID-19 Planning
October 18, This campus conversation looks at our continuing COVID-19 planning.
Virtual Campus Conversation - Welcome to the New Academic Year 2020-2021
September 10, In this virtual campus conversation, we welcome students, faculty and staff to the new academic year as well as discuss plans to have a productive semester within the safe environment of work and learning.
#AUCSpeakUp: Virtual Discussion with Maya Morsy '95
July 21, In this virtual discussion, we have a national conversation on preventing and combating sexual harassment with President of Egypt's National Council for Women Maya Morsy '95 and AUC President Francis Ricciardone. The discussion is moderated by Amina Khairy '87 writer, columnist and feature editor at Independent Arabia. #AUCSpeakUp
Virtual Campus Conversation - #AUCSpeakUp
July 16, In this virtual campus conversation, we have a candid discussion on sexual harassment, what measures AUC is taking to combat it and how community members can report any incidents.
Virtual Campus Conversation - Back to Fall
July 9, Watch last Thursday's campus conversation to learn about AUC's zero-tolerance sexual harassment policy and Fall 2020 plans for courses, student activities, campus operations, and more.
Virtual Campus Conversation, Returning to Campus: When and How
June 11, In this campus conversation, Returning to Campus: When and How, covered some of the community's most pressing questions about what Fall 2020 will look like, tuition fees, remote work, international students and more.
Third Virtual Conversation with AUC International Faculty and Staff
May 17, Watch the third virtual conversation with AUC's international faculty and staff, hosted by President Francis Ricciardone, Provost Ehab Abdel-Rahman, and Counselor Ashraf Hatem. Joining the call was Acting Consul General Benjamin Naseman of the U.S. Embassy in Egypt.
Virtual Campus Conversation: Managing Sustainability
May 14, Watch virtual Campus Conversation: Managing Sustainability, with President Francis Ricciardone, Provost Ehab Abdel-Rahman, Senior Associate Vice President for Human Resources Sarah Refaat and Associate Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer Amir Habib. The conversation was moderated by Samer Atallah '97, associate professor in AUC's Department of Economics.
Campus Conversation: President's Operational Excellence Initiative
April 30, Looking beyond COVID-19 and its impact on AUC, this week's Campus Conversation introduces the President's Operational Excellence Initiative, which establishes seven committees spanning the academic mission, digital optimization, HR, finance, student services, operations and fundraising. Watch this Campus Conversation for more details from each committee chair.
Virtual Campus Conversation
April 23, Watch virtual campus conversation with updates from the Coronavirus Response Task Force. The discussion will be moderated by Nagla Samir, associate professor of practice in the Department of the Arts.
Weekly Virtual Campus Conversation
April 9, Watch the weekly Virtual Campus Conversation, with updates from President Francis Ricciardone, Counselor Ashraf Hatem and Provost Ehab Abdel-Rahman. The discussion will be moderated by Firas Al-Atraqchi '94, '97, associate professor of practice and chair of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Virtual Campus Conversation: Updates
April 2, Watch the weekly virtual campus conversation, with updates on admission for next semester, student and faculty feedback, online instruction updates, travel concerns and more. The conversation hosted President Francis Ricciardone, Counselor Ashraf Hatem, and Provost Ehab Abdel-Rahman, and was moderated by Mervat Abou Oaf '88, '02, professor of practice in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Virtual Campus Conversation: Online Instruction
March, 26, Watch part two of last Thursday's Virtual Campus Conversation discussing online instruction. Moderator: Rasha Allam, assistant professor and associate chair at the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Virtual Campus Conversation: Updates from AUC's Coronavirus Response Task Force
March 26, 2020, Watch part one of last Thursday's Virtual Campus Conversation, with updates from AUC's Coronavirus Response Task Force. Moderator: Rasha Allam, assistant professor and associate chair at the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Virtual Campus Conversation: COVID - 19 Full Response
March 21, Panel discussion with AUC's Coronavirus response task force.
News@AUC
Campus Conversation; AUC's Strategic Priorities
During a campus conversation last week, President Ahmad Dallal spoke about the University's four core strategic pillars — student-centered culture, academic excellence, future of work: extended ed and civic engagement — and explained initiatives and projects under each. In addition to continuing to focus on the current challenges posed by the devaluation, the University must work in parallel on realizing its future ambitions, explained Dallal. Here are the key takeaways from the conversation:
Campus Conversation: Welcome Fall 2022
The first Campus Conversation of Fall 2022 took place last Thursday, September 22. Here are the main takeaways:
Campus Conversation: An Overview of the President’s Agenda and COVID-19 Updates
During last week’s Campus Conversation, President Ahmad Dallal explained parts of his vision and agenda for the University. Administration members also provided updates and answered questions on AUC’s COVID-19 situation and response. Here's what you need to know:
Campus Conversation: COVID-19 Updates, Scientific Advice and What to Expect
Last week’s Campus Conversation focused on the epidemiological situation at AUC and in Egypt, as well as the University’s COVID-19 safety measures. Here’s what you need to know: AUC
Campus Conversation: Managing Your Mental Health and Well-Being
From joy and excitement, to anxiety and loss — three weeks into being back on campus, many of us are feeling a range of emotions. If you can relate, rest assured, you are not alone. Last Thursday’s Campus Conversation highlighted resources and tips everyone can use to cope during this tumultuous time. Here are some of the key takeaways:
Campus Conversation: Welcome Back to Campus
Last Thursday’s Campus Conversation, Welcome Back to Campus, provided important updates on returning safely back to campus, detailing AUC’s Back to Campus plan and discussing measures taken to ensure a productive academic semester and a safe working environment for the AUC community. Below are the session’s key takeaways:
Campus Conversation: Fall Semester and COVID19 Updates
Last week's Campus Conversation covered everything you need to know about the return to campus and the status of COVID-19 nationwide. You can watch the full conversation here. Here are some key takeaways: Those who are not vaccinated will be required to take weekly antigen tests at their own expense until they receive a vaccine.
Campus Conversation: Back to Campus Fall 2021
On the Campus Conversation held on Thursday, June 10, the focus was on Fall 2021 and AUC’s efforts around a full face-to-face instruction model that’s set to take place, discussing the required COVID vaccinations for all students, faculty and staff who will access our campuses and University housing.
Campus Conversation: Summer, Fall and COVID-19 Vaccination
Last week's Campus Conversation: Looking Ahead to Summer and Fall covered the mode of instruction for the Summer and Fall semesters, COVID-19 updates in the University and Egypt and an upcoming AUC vaccination program. Here are the main takeaways:
Campus Conversation: Updates
Last Thursday's Campus Conversation conveyed several important University updates on COVID-19, anti-harassment training, hybrid instruction and more. You can watch the full conversation here. Below is a recap of the key points discussed:
Campus Conversation: Start of Spring Semester
Last Thursday's Campus Conversation discussed updates for the Spring 2021 semester, providing updates on academics and campus life and answering some of the community's pivotal concerns and questions. Here are some key takeaways from the conversation: -The Provost Council met last Thursday to assess the situation for March classes, and the decision will be announced by February 15.
Campus Conversation: What to Expect for Spring 2021
Yesterday's Campus Conversation answered some of the community's most pressing questions, explaining how the University will move toward a higher density campus next semester, which courses are given priority for face to face, the grading system and more.
Campus Conversation: #AUCSpeakUp in Action
Last Thursday’s Campus Conversation #AUCSpeakUp in Action provided updates about the #AUCSpeakUp initiative, including outcomes of the recently completed misconduct investigation the University’s continuing COVID-19 planning. Part One: #AUCSpeakUp in Action AUC Initiatives to Prevent and Combat Sexual Harassment and Discrimination
First Campus Conversation this Fall: Welcome to the 2020-2021 Academic Year
Last Thursday’s campus conversation, Welcome to the 2020-2021 Academic Year, introduced AUC’s senior leadership, who discussed a broad range of topics, including hybrid classes, the newly applied COVID-19 Contact Tracing System, the AUCSpeakUp campaign, safety measures on campus and at the University Residences, international students, vaccines for COVID-19 and more.
Campus Conversation: #AUCSpeakUp
Last Thursday’s Campus Conversation centered on AUC’s Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination Policy. Senior administration talked about the University’s role in preventing and combating sexual harassment and discrimination.
Back to Fall: Campus Conversation
Last Thursday’s campus conversation: Back to Fall, covered several important issues regarding AUC’s zero-tolerance sexual harassment policy, what the University does to combat sexual harassment and protect those who report cases, and how Fall 2020 will look like for students, faculty and staff.
Returning to Campus: When and How - Campus Conversation
Last Thursday's campus conversation, Returning to Campus: When and How, covered some of the community's most pressing questions about what Fall 2020 will look like, tuition fees, remote work, international students and more.
Campus Conversation Recap: Managing Sustainability
Last week's campus conversation, moderated by Samer Atallah '97, associate professor in AUC's Department of Economics., discussed managing the sustainability of AUC in terms of finance, jobs and continuation of the educational mission while protecting the community from COVID-19. Taking part in the conversation were President Francis Ricciardone, Provost Ehab Abdel-Rahman, Senior Associate Vice President for Human Resources Sarah Refaat and Associate Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer Amir Habib. Board of Trustees Virtual Meeting
Campus Conversation: The President's Operational Excellence Initiative
Last Thursday’s Virtual Campus Conversation introduced the Presidential Operational Excellence Initiative, which establishes seven committees spanning different areas. President Francis Ricciardone started the session detailing the purpose of the committees, stating that they are meant to better help address the different needs of AUC community members and to give students, faculty and staff ways to directly express their concerns and needs.
