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

Tutankhamun's Leather: Evidence from the Tomb

Egypt?s extreme dryness favors the preservation of soft animal tissues such as skin, which archaeologists occasionally find in the form of leather. The condition of ancient leather artifacts is often severely compromised, though, making conservation and study particularly challenging. Such was the case with the items that were found in the tomb of King Tutankhamun, KV 62. This lecture will ...

Nov

Surfing Troubled Waters: Mindfulness for Mood Management in Uncertain Times

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Online

Symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions have increased significantly and dramatically worldwide during the COVID-19 crisis. Fortunately, developing mindfulness ? the capacity to pay attention to present-moment experiences with an open heart and mind ? and self-compassion ? the capacity for awareness of our own suffering and a desire to alleviate such suffering ? can ...

Dec

David Hales Memorial Concert

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

A concert withheld in the memory of the extraordinary pianist David Llewellyn Hales, featuring distinguished soloists that have worked with him or were taught by him over the past forty years.

Nov

Chamber Music Concert

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

Enjoy a night filled with chamber music's various themes and textures by one of the greatest classical composers W. A. Mozart for oboe and strings.

Nov

Third Biennial AUC Concerto/Aria Concert

8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

The Music Program Presents: Third Biennial AUC Concerto/Aria Concert AUC Student Soloists Accompanied by The Cairo Festival Orchestra John Baboukis, conductor Thursday, Nov. 18, 8:00 pm Ewart Concert Hall, AUC Tahrir Cultural Center Free admission and open to the public Due to Covid-19, seats are limited and people will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis. Waiting for you all.

Nov

The Skin Of Our Teeth

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

Last chance to attend this captivating play by Thornton Wilder, chronicling the lives of the Antrobus family as they escape one end-of-the-world catastrophe after another.

Oct

HARP Brownbag Series: Sand Therapy

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Online

Alexandra Gazis is a licensed clinical psychologist with two Masters in the field of counseling psychology and addiction. She is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Psychology. Since 1998, Alexandra has worked in the disability and counseling field in Egypt. In 2005, she joined the American University in Cairo, and currently is the Associate Director at the Center for Student Well Being, for Disabil...

Dec

Exhibition: Paul Rand - The Idealist/Realist

Dec 11 – Jan 20

10:00 am

AUC Tahrir Square

The most talked-about exhibition will now open its doors at Tahrir Cultural Center, proudly displaying the work of graphic design legend Paul Rand.

Nov

Conference: Paul Rand-The Idealist/Realist

1:30 pm – 5:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

An expert's talk followed by an exhibition on graphic design legend Paul Rand, with international speakers discussing his historical significance, methods, and design principles.

Nov

Qualtrics Beginner Workshop

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

In this workshop, you will learn how to use Qualtrics Survey Platform, a prominent academic survey software.