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Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theater

Experience two global theatrical performances at the 32nd edition of the Cairo International Festival for Experimental Theater, in partnership with Egypt’s Ministry of Culture.

Aug

End of Summer Book Sale

Aug 28 – Sep 6

10:00 am

AUC Tahrir Square

Stock up for fall with 20% off all books at AUC Bookstores, plus exclusive online discounts on AUC Press titles.

Sep

Medfest Egypt - 7th Edition: Transitions

Sep 18 – Sep 21

9:00 am – 11:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

Discover MedFest Egypt’s 7th edition, Transitions, with powerful short films, panels, workshops and masterclasses exploring life’s defining moments of change.

Nov

Edward Said Memorial Lecture: The Palestinians—from Orientalism to Extermination

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

Join Professor John Dugard as he examines how Edward Said’s writings on Orientalism provide an explanation for the colonization and occupation of Palestine and the dehumanization of its people.

Oct

Mental Health Week—Navigating the Storm: A Panel Discussion on Finding Hope

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Join us for a powerful and honest panel discussion where members of our own AUC community share their personal journeys with mental health struggles.

Sep

CommUnity Assembly: Back to Campus Fall 2025

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Kick off the fall 2025 semester, meet the newcommers and reconnect with your old friends! Join us at Elias Henry Debbas ’68 Courtyard for music, snacks and chats. See you there!

Nov

Grief: Coping with Loss

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Join us for an open, compassionate conversation on coping with loss. Together, we’ll explore practical tools and gentle strategies to navigate grief, honor our experiences and move forward with resilience, hope, and acceptance.

Oct

Barriers for Students with Hidden Disabilities

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Not every disability is visible. Join us to learn how to overcome barriers that are associated with hidden disabilities.

Sep

Disability Etiquette 101

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Join our workshop to learn helpful hints and pointers which you can use in your everyday life to communicate effectively and respectfully with people with disabilities.

Sep

History Hash Outs: Meet Our New Faculty

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Celebrate the new academic year with our faculty and students and meet our newest faculty member Americanist Matthew Shannon.