HUSS | The American University in Cairo

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“Playing the Fool”: The Essay as Dialectical Performance

Join us for a special guest lecture by Dr. Paul Keen from Carleton University titled “Playing the fool”: The Essay as Dialectical Performance, exploring the essay as a performative and self-reflective genre. In this talk, Dr. Keen will explore the essay as a genre that blends performance with critical inquiry. He will discuss how its self-reflective and performative nature has historically chal...

Apr

Authoritarianism and Repression: Unpacking the Untold Story of Migration

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Explore with Nadine Sika '97, '00 of AUC the connection between rising autocratization in the MENA region and youth migration to Europe.

Apr

Breaking Barriers : Sign Language Awareness Session

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Vodafone Egypt, in collaboration with AUC, is leading the way in promoting inclusivity and sustainability through the Sign Language Awareness Initiative. As part of our purpose-driven strategy, this event underscores Vodafone’s commitment to corporate responsibility and community engagement, ensuring that everyone has a voice. Through interactive sign language sessions and personal stories, ...

Apr

Kant and the Non-European: Critique, Justice and Freedom

6:45 pm – 9:45 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

Join us for an engaging evening of thought-provoking discussion on the complexities of Immanuel Kant’s philosophical legacy, exploring its relevance and impact beyond Europe.

Apr

History Hash Outs— Baladi Dance: Egyptian Heritage

2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

AUC New Cairo

Lecture and Demonstration Amie Sultan and Tarab Collective / Taqseem Institute for Heritage Performing Arts

Apr

Locating Connection at the Doorstep: Making Water and Wastewater Systems Work

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

AUC New Cairo

The SOAN Conversation Series in the Sociology, Egyptology and Anthropology Department and the Institute of Gender and Women's Studies (IGWS) is co-sponsoring the second talk of the spring semester featuring Dr. Tessa Farmer, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Global Studies and the University of Virginia and a visiting scholar at IGWS. She will be discussing how people locate the social an...

Apr

Visualizing Egypt: A Virtual Book Talk

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Online

Join us for a virtual book talk about "Visualizing Egypt: European Travel, Book Publishing, and the Commercialization of the Middle East in the Nineteenth Century" with author Paulina Banas who explores how market forces shaped illustrated publications on Egypt at a time of peak European colonial interest. The book features over 70 stunning illustrations and reveals the complex interplay betwee...

Mar

Diplomatic Careers and Arabic Communication

12:50 pm

AUC New Cairo

Join us for a special lecture featuring Egyptian diplomat Hatem Yousri, who will speak about the importance of the Arabic language in diplomatic work. The career path in diplomacy and the interview process for diplomatic posts in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. What makes an impactful impression during such interviews and what candidates should avoid. The role of language, particularly ...

May

Synchrony Bootcamp and Competition

May 7 – May 9

8:30 am

AUC New Cairo

Join Egypt’s first synthetic biology competition! High school and undergraduate students will explore hands-on learning, mentorship, and teamwork to tackle real-world challenges.

Apr

History Hash Outs: From Studying History to Working at the UN and Beyond

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

By Menna El Shiati'13, Chief Implementation Officer, Community Systems Foundation El Shiati is the Chief Implementation officer at Community Systems Foundation, where she spearheads various projects to enhance data systems and drive evidence-based programming and advocacy for global development partners. With extensive expertise in strategic programme support and technical assistance, she has ...