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Eagles Awards Banquet

The eagles awards banquet is a ceremony that happens at the end of every season (end of the academic year) to highlight the athletes who have outstanding performance academically and in their sports throughout the year. Join us in celebrating the success of our students-athletes for the academic year 2023-2024. Awards include: Seniors, MVPs, Coaches certificate, Coach of the year, Male & Fe...

May

Arab Music Night: Arab Music Ensemble and Cairo Arab Choir

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Join us for the Arab Music Night, a celebratory evening of culture and harmony. Featuring performances by the Arab Music Ensemble and the AUC Cairo Arab Choir, the event will be conducted by Alaa Abdel Abdelsalam and Wael El Mahallawy.

May

THE “HUMAN DEVELOPMENT” PARADIGM: ACUL-DE-SAC OF GOOD INTENTIONS?

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Join Prof. Saith for a thought-provoking lecture as he delves into the evolution of the human development paradigm, examining its journey through a landscape littered with buzzwords. The idea of human development aimed to shift focus from measuring development based on monetary value to looking at direct human outcomes. However, this approach often overlooks systemic and structural issues, poss...

May

The Ghosts of Iraq's Marshes: A Virtual Book Talk

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Online

Tune in with co-authors Steve Lonergan and Jassim Al-Assadi for a virtual discussion on Iraq's Marshes, exploring their tragic history, restoration and legacy.

May

The Struggle of Becoming the Sole Breadwinner as a Woman Refugee

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

Join Maya Chehade, PhD Sciences Postdoctoral Fellow Cedej, for a talk on the challenges faced by women refugees who become the sole breadwinners for their families.

May

The Palestinian Nakba… The Battle of Resilience and Survival

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

Don't miss this impactful talk by Palestinian Lawyer and Activist Fadwa Al-Bargouthi, exploring the evolution of the Palestinian national liberation movement through key milestones of the struggle.

May

The Palestinian Nakba... A Cultural Perspective

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 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 Development of Development Theory: Paths Taken and Not Taken

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Join Professor Ashwani Saith as he unveils critical moments in economic thought, from neoclassical economics to the Marxist movement and third-world mixed economies.

May

Explore AUC: Undergraduate Open House Sessions

3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Are you a high school senior who has questions about AUC’s academic programs, new scholarships, admission process and campus facilities? Then this information session is for you!

May

Education Experts Conference

May 21 – May 22

9:00 am

AUC New Cairo

Register now for this pivotal gathering addressing education's most pressing challenges and take part in discussions on educational reform and innovation.