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November 27, 2013

Rice University Economics Professor to Speak Today on Freedom, Social Justice

AUC alumnus Mahmoud El-Gamal, professor of economics and statistics at Rice University and a leading scholar in the field of Islamic economics, will be delivering a lecture today titled “Bread + Freedom = Social Justice.” The lecture will be held at 1 pm in Moataz Al Alfi Hall, and is part of the

Graham Harman: Art and Philosophy Interrelated, Evolving

The fields of art and philosophy have always been in continuous dialogue — from philosophers like the late Arthur Danto who asked “What is art?” to artists like Pablo Picasso who have challenged typical views of beauty and realism.

AUCians Express What They Are Most Thankful For

With the Thanksgiving holiday fast approaching, AUC community members expressed their gratitude for various aspects of their lives in a survey conducted by News@AUC.

December 5, 2013

Carbon Footprint 2.0 Highlights Ways to Reduce Campus Carbon Emissions

As part of its ongoing efforts to maintain and improve its operational sustainability, AUC has witnessed a one-third reduction in overall energy consumption on the New Cairo campus over the past two years, decreasing the cost of utilities by $2 million, thanks to an energy-saving plan designed an

November 25, 2013

Autism-Friendly Buildings Deliver Enhanced Learning Environment

One in every 88 children is affected by autism, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

November 25, 2013

University Budget Forum Discusses Ways to Tackle Budget Deficit

The University is forecasting a $9.7 million budget deficit, mostly attributed to the unexpected drop in tuition income from international students, noted Brian MacDougall, executive vice president for administration and finance, in a University forum held yesterday.

November 21, 2013

Sustainable Campus Days to Showcase Environmentally Friendly Initiatives

The Sustainable Campus Committee will be displaying AUC’s various sustainability efforts across campus today and tomorrow, November 24 and 25, as part of its first annual Sustainable Campus Days.

November 20, 2013

Galal Amin: Economic Decline Can be Traced to Corruption, Mismanagement

Almost three years into the January 25 Revolution, the Egyptian economy continues to decline as a result of ongoing mismanagement and corruption, argued Galal Amin, professor emeritus of economics, during a lecture this week as part of the Transforming Egypt seminar series, hosted by the School o

November 19, 2013

Find Out How Theatre Began at AUC

Theatre at AUC dates back to the 1920s when C.Worth Howard, head of the English department then, emphasized dramatics as a means of self expression and a way of improving English.

November 18, 2013

Student Spotlight: Soccer Champion Shatters Gender Stereotypes

When Farida Salem was young, her parents encouraged her to play sports as a positive pastime that promotes health. The AUC sophomore is now an accomplished soccer player who cultivates her own skills while mentoring younger girls and pursing a degree at AUC.

The Arsonists Student Performance to Premiere Today

Approximately 15 students have spent more than 100 hours rehearsing for their performance of Max Frisch’s The Arsonists, which opens today at 6 pm in the Malak Gabr Arts Theater. The critically acclaimed play is a dark comedy set in a city that is being terrorized by arsonists.

AUC Team Achieves 1/3 Energy Reduction Target in Two Years Instead of Three

In 2011, AUC set a target to reduce energy use by one-third within three years.

November 13, 2013

Redesigned Classroom Promotes Interactivity, Self-Directed Learning

In an effort to promote new pedagogical approaches that encourage student collaboration and active learning, the Graduate School of Education (GSE) recently opened an interactive classroom, the first-of-its-kind in Egypt.

Latest Statistics Show Food Price Hikes as Main Source of Inflation

According to the latest figures from the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS), as published by Daily News Egypt, Egypt’s core inflation rose from 0.14 percent in August to 1.7 percent in September.

November 14, 2013

Back in Time with the Greek Campus; View Pictures

A part of AUC for almost five decades, the Greek Campus will now be home to Egypt’s first technology park in downtown Cairo.