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April 1, 2014

Magda Mostafa Receives Female Architect Award, Speaks at UN

Magda Mostafa, associate professor in the Department of Construction and Architectural Engineering, recently received –– along with 10 Egyptian female architects –– the ArcVision award for creating thefirst set of architectural design guidelines worldwidefor individuals with autism, the Autism AS

Every year the AUC portal lights up blue for World Autism Awareness Day

April 1, 2014

AUC Portal Lights Up in Blue for World Autism Day

AUC lit up its New Cairo campus portal in blue as part of a worldwide Light It Up Blue campaign for World Autism Awareness Day, which aims to bring awareness to individuals with autism. Another site in Egypt that was also lit up in blue was The Citadel.

March 31, 2014

El-Nas Elli Fuq Student Play Highlights Social, Class Tension in 1950s

Using satire to illustrate the major issues and difficulties multiple characters from varying social classes face as they attempt to navigate their way in a period of fast-paced societal changes, El-Nas Elli Fuq (The People Upstairs) Arabic play is being shown April 6 - 8 at the Malak Gabr Arts T

March 30, 2014

Students Raise $12,500 to Support AUC Activities, Scholarships

Since the past fall semester, AUC students have been fundraising for the University as part of the phonathon initiative through the Office of Alumni, Annual Fund and Parent Relations. During the fall and winter semesters, the students raised approximately $12,500.

March 26, 2014

Abou-Zeid Honored by International Center for Academic Integrity

Mohamed Naguib Abou-Zeid, professor and chair of the Department of Construction and Architectural Engineering at AUC, has recently been recognized by the International Center for Academic Integrity (ICAI) for serving as its board chair for two years, from 2012 to 2014, and as a board member for 1

March 26, 2014

History Seminar: How "Modern" was Egypt in the 18th Century?

Scholars typically study modernity in Egypt in the 19th century, when Muhammad Ali, who is widely regarded as the founder of modern Egypt, made significant reforms in the military, economic, educational and cultural spheres. Less studied is what came before: the 18th century.

March 26, 2014

Volunteers in Action Hold 9th Annual Campus Wedding for Orphan Brides

For the ninth year in a row, the Volunteers in Action (VIA) student club organized a wedding ceremony for five orphan brides at AUC New Cairo.

March 26, 2014

Graham Harman to Deliver Provost’s Lecture on Object-Oriented Method

Distinguished University Professor Graham Harman will be delivering the upcoming Provost’s Lecture titled “Object-Oriented Method in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Art and Architecture” on Sunday, March 30 in Moataz Al Alfi Hall from 3 to 5 pm.

March 25, 2014

Benefit Dinner Raises Scholarship Funds for Women, Honors Alumnae

At the third annual Benefit Dinner held in New York City under the theme of Inspiring Women, AUC raised funds in excess of $400,000, with net proceeds being used to support scholarships for female students at the University.

March 24, 2014

Researchers Discover Meat Mummies with Luxury Resin to Feed the Dead

When ancient Egyptians prepared the dead for the afterlife, they tried to ensure that the departed had everything, including something to eat.

March 23, 2014

Students to Hold Mother’s Day Celebration Today, 1 pm

A Mother’s Day celebration for members of the AUC community will be held today, March 23, from 1 to 2 pm in the University Garden, behind the library.

March 19, 2014

Allison Hodgkins: Disarmament Not the First Step for Lasting Peace

As the death toll in Syria reaches 146,000, the United Nations has increased its efforts to call for a third round of peace talks.

March 18, 2014

RISE Encourages Local Farmer Strategies to Combat Water Scarcity

The UN Food and Agriculture Organization recently reported that water scarcity is one of the most urgent food security issues facing countries in the Near East and North Africa.

March 17, 2014

Alumna Monica Hanna Internationally Awarded for Saving Antiquities

AUC alumna Monica Hanna ’04, ’07 has been recognized by the Saving Antiquities for Everyone (SAFE) nonprofit organization for her tireless efforts to publicize and expose the rampant looting of Egypt’s ancient Egyptian, Coptic and Islamic archaeological sites.

March 16, 2014

AUC Launches First University-Based Incubator in Egypt

At a press conference held at AUC Tahrir Square, AUC officially launched the first University-based startup incubator in Egypt, the AUC Venture Lab (V-Lab). Established by the School of Business, the V-Lab aims to transform Egypt-based startups into commercially viable ventures.