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MSCHE Reaffirmation of Accreditation Open Forum

The AUC community is invited to participate in an Open Virtual Forum as part of our ongoing Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) reaffirmation of the accreditation process. The MSCHE reaffirmation cycle occurs every eight years, and this process, which involves the dedication of over 58 members from our community, spans over the coming three years and is a critical part of maint...

May

Conference: Building Connections, Shifting Perspectives and Embracing Families.

9:00 am – 9:30 pm

AUC New Cairo

Building on the success of ICDL (International Council on Development and Learning) conferences, this is the first of its kind in the Middle East, bringing the DIR community together to celebrate neurodiversity and foster connection. Objectives: 1- Promote understanding of neurodiversity and DIRfloortime 2- Encourage a shift in perspective to embrace individual differences 3- Provide ...

Mar

Concert: Al-Hadra Troupe for Sufi Chanting

8:30 pm – 10:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

Al-Hadra is an Egyptian Sufi music troupe founded in 2015 by Sufi devotee Nour Nageh. The ensemble is dedicated to preserving and presenting the rich spiritual heritage of Egyptian Sufi traditions, aiming to bring the profound experience of Sufi chanting from traditional mosque settings to broader audiences in theaters and cultural venues. The troupe's performances encompass a diverse repertoi...

Feb

Laila Bahgat Concert

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Get ready to be inspired! Don’t miss Laila Bahgat’s concert featuring a unique blend of optimistic, uplifting songs in both Arabic and English.

Feb

History Hash Outs— Cultural Diplomacy on the Eve of War: The 1939 New York World’s Fair

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Explore how the 1939 New York World’s Fair became a stage for cultural diplomacy and global politics in a talk by historian James J. Fortuna.

Feb

From Coolidge to Trump: A Century of Racial Politics in America

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

Join Charles Gallagher of La Salle University for two consecutive talks on race, ethnicity and U.S. immigration policies.

Feb

Beyond Industry 4.0 and 5.0: Towards a Smart-Digital-Green Society

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Join us for an insightful talk titled "Beyond Industry 4.0 and 5.0: Towards a Smart-Digital-Green Society – A Canadian Perspective in Education and Research" by Prof. Dr. Hany Moustapha. As CEO of the SDGTM Innovation Network at the University of Québec and Siemens Chair on Industry 5.0 Technology Integration, Dr. Moustapha will explore the evolution of Industry 4.0 and 5.0, highlighting the fu...

Feb

Information Hazards as Activity and Content: a Grounded Account of Dis/Misinformation

1:00 pm – 2:15 pm

AUC New Cairo

Join Omar El Mawas of École Normale Supérieure as he gives fresh insights into the dis/misinformation problem.

Feb

War, Media and Disinformation

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Online

Explore how war shapes media narratives and fuels disinformation in this compelling expert-led webinar.

Feb

Egypt’s Food and Nutrition Crisis: Implications and the Way Forward

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

Join leading experts as they tackle Egypt’s food crisis through policy, innovation and digital solutions.