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Edward Said: A Virtual Book Discussion

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Online

Tune in with Nubar Hovsepian and David Barsamian for a talk on Edward Said’s enduring global relevance.

Integrated Pathways for Academic Excellence

Participate in a forum moderated by Hoda Mostafa, professor of practice, CLT director and chair of the Quality of Education Task Force. Learn about the task force's findings, and share your ideas on the action plan for charting a way forward that ensures continuous improvement and excellence across the AUC experience.

Cairo Photo Week: Van Leo Exhibition—Between Self and Other

May 8 – May 18

10:00 am

AUC Tahrir Square

A striking exploration of self and other through Van Leo’s lens—where portraiture becomes both mirror and mask, performance and revelation.

Cairo's Disappearing Heritage: The Role of Civil Society in the Face of Rapid Urban Transformation

Explore with Pascale Ghazaleh and Injy Hegazy of AUC whether Cairo’s heritage can survive rapid urban change, or if time is running out.

Community Assembly: End-of-Semester Social

Join us for an end-of-semester social on the Plaza! Bring your friends and colleagues and enjoy free treats while networking with fellow members of the AUC community.

What is Feminist Artificial Intelligence?

2:00 pm – 3:15 pm

Online

Tune in with AUC Professor Nagla Rizk to explore feminist AI as a tool for tech justice.

Using Photovoice to Give Voice to the Voiceless

Online

This presentation will explore how psychology as a field needs contributions from the entire globe, the current trend in psychology research design, how participatory action research can be an alternative method to create community-defined evidence, and finally, discuss some photovoice studies in Indonesia. Indra Kiling, PhD in psychology (University of Adelaide, 2018), researches vulnerabl...

The Importance of Being Earnest

May 6 – May 15

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Don’t miss this compelling performance of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, a 70s comedy about love, lies and self-made obstacles.

India’s Economic Paradox: Growth Without Jobs in the World’s Fastest Expanding Economy

12:30 pm

Join Santosh Mehrotra for a deep dive into India’s employment crisis, structural shifts and urgent solutions before time runs out.