AUC Tahrir Square

The Palestinian Nakba... A Cultural Perspective

In commemoration of the 1948 Nakba, and as the Palestinian people currently face a new one in Gaza, Alternative Policy Solutions at The American University in Cairo is hosting Dr. Atef Abu Saif, Palestinian Minister of Culture, April 2019-April 2024, in a public talk entitled “The Palestinian Nakba... A Cultural Perspective.” The Palestinian Nakba has a cultural and knowledge component, whic...

May

The New Palestinian Nakba and Global Resistance to Colonialism

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

In commemoration of the 1948 Nakba, and as the Palestinian people currently face a new one in Gaza, Alternative Policy Solutions at The American University in Cairo is hosting a public talk entitled “The New Palestinian Nakba and Global Resistance to Colonialism”. Land grabbing has been one of the main colonial strategies used in Palestine since the 1948 Nakba. The talk will discuss how lan...

Apr

Contemporary Egyptian Art History Public Roundtable

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

For its second public roundtable of the year, the AUC Visual Arts Program is delighted to announce the "Contemporary Egyptian Art History" evening discussion. This public roundtable is organized as a part of ongoing research for the forthcoming scholarly book, tentatively titled "Against All the Odds: Contemporary Art in Egypt (2000-2020)." Building on several attempts by colleagues and artists...

Apr

Spring 2024: The George T. Scanlon Graduate Student Award

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

You are cordially invited to attend this year’s George T. Scanlon Graduate Student Award Ceremony on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 6:00 pm, Oriental Hall, Tahrir Square Campus. This year’s awardee will be announced at the ceremony. We are honored that this year’s keynote lecture will be delivered by Dr. Dina Bakhoum ‘99, ‘04, Postdoctoral researcher, Institut français d’archéologie orient...

Apr

Campus Conversation at AUC Tahrir Square

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

Join the discussion and Q&As this time at AUC Tahrir Square, followed by the opening of the new Faculty Lounge. Students, faculty and staff are invited to participate, ask questions and share ideas. Stay on campus after the conversation and enjoy the first day of the AUC Tahrir CultureFest, including book bazaar, Senior Art Exhibition, archives exhibition, opening performance by the Cairo Arabi...

Mar

Music Concert: Egyptian Mavlavie

9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

The Egyptian Mavlavie was established in 1994 by its singer Amer Eltony. He tried to troupe the troupe to present the Egyptian heritage internationally to highlight the peculiarity of the Egyptian heritage and its cultural identity. The Mavlavie uses all festivity forms that have used whirling in Egypt starting from the ancient Pharaonic celebrations which practiced whirling as a basic r...

Mar

Ramadan Nostalgic Trip through Cultural Legacy

9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

Embark on a dynamic, time-travelling experience with our unique Interactive Interdisciplinary Performance. Be whisked back between the years 1960 and 2010, and relive the cherished artistic and cultural treasures of seasons past, from Ramadan stories on TV and radio to impactful moments of real life. Join storytellers Ahmed Abd Elgawad and Alaa Helmy as they weave tales of bygone times, accompa...

Mar

Theater Performance: Les Misérables

Mar 6 – Mar 7

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

Join us for an extraordinary rendition of Victor Hugo's Les Misérables, brilliantly directed by Mahmoud Gratsy and showcased at the iconic Falaki Theater, AUC Tahrir Square. This captivating interpretation uses puppets, shadow and object theatre, exploring profound themes of human action and how it shapes the emotions of those around us. The performance – so stirring it represented Egypt in the...

Mar

Smoking Cessation Awareness Day

9:00 am

AUC Tahrir Square

The journey of thousand miles starts with a single step…... Let’s take the first step together to reach our goal by saying no to smoking you are saying yes to life. Join us on our day and let’s spread awareness on the importance of smoking cessation and the tools to help smokers stop smoking. Have a healthy and positive -No Smoking- Life!

Mar

Emerging Artists Bootcamp

10:00 am

AUC Tahrir Square

The Bootcamp is Co-organized by ARD Art Institution and ADD Art, represented by: Hana El Beblawy ’18 – Curator and founding director of ARD Art Institution (B.A. Visual Arts), and Malak Shenouda ’18 – Head of Arts and Events at Aldau Development (B.A. Sociology and Visual Arts ) The program will consist of lectures, panels, and workshops covering crucial aspects of an artist's career, ...

The Palestinian Nakba... A Cultural Perspective

The New Palestinian Nakba and Global Resistance to Colonialism

Contemporary Egyptian Art History Public Roundtable

Spring 2024: The George T. Scanlon Graduate Student Award

Campus Conversation at AUC Tahrir Square

Music Concert: Egyptian Mavlavie

Ramadan Nostalgic Trip through Cultural Legacy

Theater Performance: Les Misérables

Smoking Cessation Awareness Day

Emerging Artists Bootcamp

AUC New Cairo

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