School of Humanities and Social Sciences | The American University in Cairo

Welcome to the Department of Applied Linguistics and Educational Studies, where research and teaching transform lives Join Us for Lunch and Talks We invite you to become part of our dynamic community, where every conversation is an opportunity to learn, and every classroom is a laboratory for positive change. Talk 1: Empowering Students and Empowering Teachers Talk 2: Building Tomorro...

Theatre Play | Open House

Nov 16 – Nov 20

The Department of the Arts is proud to present its newest production: a compelling and darkly comedic new play. Directed by our esteemed alumnus, Karim Hamad, this gripping family drama pulls you into a deceptively simple setting: a wedding anniversary celebration. As the family gathers, long-simmering tensions rise to the surface, amplified by the mysterious absence of the family dog. Just ...

Cairo Papers Talk Series | Palestine: Confronting Genocide — Al Bassoul and Al Khazouq: Defying Colonial Violence on the Land

Online

This intervention, by Yasmeen Qadan of Birzeit University, explores life within the Palestinian village amidst the violence of colonial infrastructure, with a focus on planting practices as a form of dwelling and inhabiting the land. Colonial authorities sought to eradicate these practices by formalizing landownership through registration, transforming lands into mapped plots to govern both the...

Cairo Papers Talk Series | Palestine: Confronting Genocide — On the University

Online

There are many ways to destroy a university. Israel has tried them all. But, why? What is it that a university does that primes it for spectacular destruction? How did Palestinians build these sanctuaries of learning, and how do they defend these citadels for social and political regeneration? Charting the long Palestinian struggle for a self-determined education, Mezna Qato of University of Ca...

The Political Economy of the Manosphere in Media

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Come learn aboutthe online world ofthe manosphere where influencers like Andrew Tate and Jordan Peterson have economically benefited from promoting their views of masculinity and whatit means to be a man.And come join the discussion on why we should be particularly concerned aboutthe popularity of these online communities among adolescents and young men. Speakers: - Helen Rizzo, Associate...

Samer George Quartet: An Evening of Jazz

The AUC Music Program presents: Samer George Quartet: An Evening of Jazz Join us for an evening of expressive melodies, rhythmic dialogue, and spontaneous creativity performed by: Zeyad Essam – Guitar Moe El Arkan – Drums George Nabil – Piano Samer George – Bass Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of jazz! Monday, November 10th, 2025 | 7:00 PM Malak Gabr Ar...

6th Anniversary Concert | Mood of Oud

Celebrate the 6th anniversary of Mood of Oud, featuring original compositions that capture the beauty of human emotions, shifting moods and states of mind.

Artist Talk: Yasmine El Meleegy

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Yasmine El Meleegy is a multidisciplinary artist working across sculpture, installation, and site-specific interventions. (b. 1991, Egypt) She lives and works in Cairo. El Meleegy received her BFA in Painting from Helwan University (2013), a Diploma in Multimedia from the École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts de Nîmes (2014), and was part of the MASS Alexandria Independent Art Program (2016). H...

NVIVO Beginners Workshop

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm