HUSS | The American University in Cairo

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Madalyn Lamont Literary Award Ceremony: Samboozies—an Aesthetics of Junk

Join Samia Mehrez, professor emerita of Arabic literature at The American University in Cairo, as she takes us on a journey through her newest book and artwork.

Feb

The Entrepreneurial Mindset

2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

AUC New Cairo

Discover how entrepreneurs think and decide in uncertainty with Mohamed Youssef, chairman and CEO at Dcode Economic and Financial Consulting.

Mar

The Power of Sustainable Food: Nutrition for Everyday Life

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Boost your health and energy with practical, sustainable nutrition strategies in this interactive session

Feb

Implicit Learning and the Detection of Sequential Patterns in a Random Background

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

How does the brain detect meaningful sounds in noisy environments, such as following a conversation in a crowded room? In this talk, Dr. Kocsis explores how the brain separates important sounds from background noise using EEG recordings. She will also show how implicit learning allows listeners to detect repeating sound patterns more quickly and accurately, even days later, demonstrating how th...

Feb

Annual Egyptian and Arab Theatre Conference: Now and Forward

12:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

The Annual Egyptian & Arab Theatre Conference: Now and Forward (5th Edition) brings together scholars, artists, and practitioners to explore the evolving landscape of theatre in Egypt and the Arab world. This year’s conference focuses on “Reconstructing Traditional Egyptian Performances: Street & Puppet Theatre,” examining how folk practices, popular performance, and puppetry are being prese...

Apr

The I to Be

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

AUC New Cairo

Explore your self-identity and clarify your purpose in this interactive workshop led by life coach Engy El Barkouki.

Apr

Mental Toughness

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

AUC New Cairo

Build focus, resilience and self-control in this mental toughness workshop for student-athletes, led by coach Hend Eissa, to excel on and off the field.

Mar

Contesting the State: Political Theology in Modern Egypt

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Join Sarah Eltantawi of Fordham University as she examines how shifting ideas about religion and the state since the end of the Ottoman Empire and the Khedivate have shaped political theology in modern Egypt.

Feb

AI as a Second Brain

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

This interactive workshop introduces students to practical ways of using artificial intelligence as a strategic thinking partner across entrepreneurship, branding, marketing, and business strategy. Designed for undergraduate students, the session explores how AI can function as a “second brain” to support idea development, decision-making, and business planning. Participants will learn how to a...

Feb

Breathe Free: Smoking Cessation and Wellness Day

9:00 am

AUC New Cairo

Join us for Breathe Free, a full day smoking cessation and wellness event dedicated to supporting a healthier, smoke-free community. In collaboration with Johnson & Johnson, the Office of Medical Services will offer smoking cessation consultations, vital signs measurements, and access to a Nicorette awareness booth, along with physicians on-site, giveaways, and interactive activities. Learn a...

Madalyn Lamont Literary Award Ceremony: Samboozies—an Aesthetics of Junk

The Entrepreneurial Mindset

The Power of Sustainable Food: Nutrition for Everyday Life

Implicit Learning and the Detection of Sequential Patterns in a Random Background

Annual Egyptian and Arab Theatre Conference: Now and Forward

The I to Be

Mental Toughness

Contesting the State: Political Theology in Modern Egypt

AI as a Second Brain

Breathe Free: Smoking Cessation and Wellness Day

AUC New Cairo

AUC Tahrir Square

New York Office