HUSS | The American University in Cairo

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Trading Patterns in Middle East History, 700-1900: Impacts, Ruptures and Continuities

Annual History Seminar Trading Patterns in Middle East History, 700-1900: Impacts, Ruptures and Continuities Friday 27 and Saturday 28 March, 2026 Oriental Hall, AUC Tahrir Square Campus The Middle East, and Egypt with its central strategic position within it, has long served as a pivotal hub for regional and global trade, even while agriculture remained a primary resource. The Annual Hist...

Feb

Film Talk Series: Recovered Images—A Gaze of Restitution

12:30 pm

AUC New Cairo

A lecture-performance by Mohanad Yaqubi exploring the intersections of inventories, transcripts, and kinships, examining how archives, documentation, and personal histories shape collective memory and cultural narratives. Through a combination of critical reflection and performative elements, the talk engages with questions of preservation, translation, and relationality across time and place.

Feb

Alumni Sohour

Feb 27 – Feb 28

10:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

✨ Alumni Sohour | سحورنا بطعم زمان ✨ Get ready for a joyful night filled with warmth, music, and unforgettable Ramadan vibes ✨ Alumni Sohour brings alumni together for an evening where traditions, creativity, and celebration come alive! What’s waiting for you? Melodic performances by OUN Choir, bringing voices together in true Ramadan spirit Live entertainment by Wael El Fashni...

Mar

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

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

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.

Apr

The Power of Sustainable Food: Nutrition for Everyday Life

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Learn about sustainable nutrition and gain a deeper understanding of how nutrition impacts physical health, mental clarity, immunity and long-term wellbeing

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 – 3:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

The I to Be session is a reflective and interactive experience designed to help participants explore their self-identity and personal purpose. Through guided activities and discussion, the session builds self-awareness and confidence while supporting participants in clarifying their core values and aligning them with meaningful personal and academic goals. • Speakers: Engy El Barkouki, Life ...

Apr

Enneagram "Discover What Type of Personality Are You"

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

AUC New Cairo

This focused workshop equips student-athletes with practical tools to strengthen their mental toughness in both sports and daily life. Athletes will explore key traits such as focus, resilience, self-control, and practice strategies to perform under pressure and overcome challenges. Participants will learn how to apply mental toughness skills to training, competition, academics, and personal g...