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Qahwa and Kalam: Estrangement in Arabic Poetry—Past and Present by William Granara

Monday 9 February, 2026 Qahwa and Kalam 1.00-2.00pm Location: Waleed/ HUSS Building PO 71, AUC New Cairo Campus "Estrangement in Arabic Poetry: Past and Present” William Granara Research Professor of Arabic, Harvard University Blurb: In this talk Professor Granara juxtaposes the poetics of Mahmoud Darwish and Ibn Hamdis, interrogating shared motifs of exile, betrayal, and the lo...

Feb

Future Palestine: Implementing the Right of Return - فلسطين المستقبل: نحو تطبيق حق العودة

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

Talk: Future Palestine: Implementing the Right of Return - فلسطين المستقبل: نحو تطبيق حق العودة Seventy-eight years of exile and denial of the application of international law did not bring peace to the Middle East. I propose a plan to apply international law without major displacement to the existing population. The study is based on an extensive demographic, geographic, and economic study ...

Feb

CASAR Public Lecture: A History of American Hubris

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Ever wondered if Trump's wild foreign policy was a total game-changer—or just the latest chapter in America's bold (sometimes over-the-top) world adventures? Join us for A History of American Hubris to unpack over 250 years of U.S. global moves, where his ally-shaking style spotlights deep-rooted patterns. You'll leave with fresh insights—don't miss it! Guest speaker: Dr. Mike Reimer, Profes...

Feb

CASAR Public Lecture: Dangerous Crosswords—Market Behavior and Political Messaging in the U.S.

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Join us in an exciting lecture with Dr. James Spellman where we delve into an exploration of the behavioral dynamics of financial markets and the dangers of political messaging when behavioral economics is misunderstood, using examples from the United States. Guest Speaker: Dr. James Spellman, Principal of Strategic Communications LLC, Public Affairs | Washington, D.C. Venue: Tim Sullivan L...

Feb

Innovation Museum

11:00 am

AUC New Cairo

The AUC Innovation Hub invites you to explore the Innovation Museum. Engage with creators, celebrate our milestones and immerse yourself in the vibrant AUC community.

Feb

Regenerative Capitalism: Fact or Fiction?

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

AUC New Cairo

The John D. Gerhart Center for Philanthropy, Civic Engagement and Responsible Business will host a public lecture featuring John Elkington, a pioneer of the global sustainability movement with over 50 years of experience advising companies on sustainability, business and markets. He is the co-founder of Environmental Data Services (ENDS) Sustainability, John Elkington Associates and Volans, all...

Apr

History Hash Outs: Sacred Capital—the Modernization of Islamic Endowments in Egypt, 1851-1914

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Explore how modern Egypt reimagined awqaf, transforming endowments into financial institutions and reshaping communities beyond narratives of ruination and development.

Apr

History Hash Outs: Get to Know HIPE

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Ever wondered what happens when history literature and philosophy meet? Join HIPE to explore ideas, connect disciplines and lead the future.

Feb

Giza After the Pyramids: The Case of the Fifth Dynasty Mastaba of Akhmerutnisut (G 2184)

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

The lecture focuses on the thus far unpublished Fifth Dynasty mastaba of Akhmerutnisut (G 2184), located in the Western Cemetery at Giza, and will to expand our understanding not only of the tomb itself, but also of the funerary landscape in the period just after the site ceased to be used as a royal burial place. The Mastaba of Akhmerutnisut Documentation Project (MAD-P) aims to provide the fi...

Feb

Adolfo Mendonca Trio Concert

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Smooth rhythms, bold improvisation, and pure jazz expression Join us for an evening of live jazz with the Adolfo Mendonça Trio, featuring piano, bass, and drums in a dynamic performance that celebrates the tradition and artistry of jazz. Free and open to the public!