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

World of Islam: Khurasan

Join Ahmad Khan, Assistant Professor, AUC, as he digs deep into the importance of Hajj and Sacred Spaces to the Islamic world.

Apr

World of Islam: Al-Andalus, Past and Present

8:00 pm – 9:15 pm

Online

Join Maribel Fierro, a researcher on Middle Eastern studies at the Spanish National Research Council's humanities branch in Madrid, Spain.

Mar

World of Islam: Al-Sham in Medieval Islamic Thought

6:00 pm – 7:15 pm

Online

Join Zayde Antrim of Trinity College as she takes you on a journey to discover Al-Sham in medieval Islamic thought.

Mar

World of Islam: Cultivating Selves and Building Hearts in Post-Colonial Senegal

6:00 pm – 7:15 pm

Online

Join Youssef Carter, University of South Carolina, to learn about post-colonial Senegal.

Mar

World of Islam: Locating Hindustan in Time and Space

6:00 pm – 7:15 pm

Online

Join Manan Ahmed of Colombia University on a journey to Hindustan, showcasing its diversity and difference.

Mar

Ancient Games and Set in Stone

Mar 21 – Mar 23

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

Ancient Games retells the myth we’ve all heard before, while Set In Stone is the version of the story that Set -god of chaos- desperately wants to be true.

Feb

In Potentia: An Exploration of Egypt's Audio/Visual Sphere

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Experience a variety of audio/visual expressions, from ambient and bass to the folk-inspired, waiting there, in potentia.

Mar

Political Science 4th Annual Conference: The Politics of Gender Equality

9:00 am

AUC New Cairo

Join Nadje Al-Ali, Brown University and other scholars from Egypt and around the globe as they all come together to discuss the issues of gender and politics.

Feb

International Women's Day 2022 Students Essay Award: Call for Papers

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

We welcome essay submissions from all undergraduate students titled "How Has The 'Me Too' Movement Influenced Your Life And Understanding Of Sexual Harassment In Egypt And Elsewhere."

Feb

A Beautiful Dreamer: Mahmoud El Lozy

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

A BEAUTIFUL DREAMER: MAHMOUD EL LOZY - Tribute Event and Exhibition - A night to pay tribute to and celebrate our love for prolific thespian Mahmoud Al-Lozy in a theatre where he put on some of his most memorable work. Born 68 years ago this February, Mahmoud lived with unbridled passion and childish curiosity. Speaking on his artistic prowess and generous, if weary, heart will be several o...