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December 4, 2016

PhotoVoice: Inclusion for People with Disabilities Through Photography

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is celebrated annually on December 3 "for the full and equal participation of persons with disabilities in an inclusive and sustainable world that embraces humanity in all its diversity," as noted by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, the eighth secr

December 1, 2016

Community Briefing Session Discusses Emergency Tuition Grant Program

In a briefing session held for parents and students yesterday to discuss the new Emergency Tuition Grant Program, Sohair Saad, executive director of the Office of Financial Affairs and Scholarships, said that students who wish to apply for the program must&nbsp

November 30, 2016

Terri Ginsberg Examines Palestine Solidarity in Film

To bring international attention to the rights of Palestinians who are continuously displaced, the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is celebrated each year on November 29.

November 29, 2016

Spring Tuition: Where Things Stand

Over the past few weeks, the AUC community has engaged in discussions on issues related to the recent floatation of the Egyptian pound, as well as the economic condition of the University, student tuition, faculty and staff salaries, and more.

November 27, 2016

Taking the Lead, Setting High Ambitions

As a freshman, Eslam Adel Soliman, the first recipient of the Egyptian Refining Company (ERC) Public School Scholarship, is already declared as a computer engineering major and has his ambitions set high.

November 27, 2016

Askar we Harameyya; View Photos

Running from November 16 - 20, Askar we Harameyya (Police and Thieves), a student play performed in Arabic, tells a story based in the offices of a food cooperative, where corruption is prevalent.

November 23, 2016

Egypt’s Economic Challenges: Is the Worst Over Yet?

The floatation of the Egyptian pound –– an “impressive and courageous” move made by the Central Bank of Egypt on November 3 –– was inevitable, and any other alternative would have been extremely detrimental to the Egyptian economy, said Mohamed Farid, chairman and CEO of Dcode Economic & Fina

Economics Senior: Liberal Arts is the Road to Self-Discovery

For Ahmed Sharafeldin, a graduating senior and recipient of the May ‘87 and Ahmed Heikal Endowed Public School Scholarship, AUC's liberal arts education has allowed him to discover his greatest passion: economics.

November 21, 2016

New Minor: Global and Public Affairs

A new minor in global and public affairs is now open to undergraduate students, making graduate classes in public policy and administration available to undergraduates for the first time.

November 17, 2016

Arrive Alive: Putting an End to Road Traffic Accidents

Egypt has one of the highest rates of road accidents worldwide, with more than 12,000 fatalities each year, according to the World Health Organization.

November 16, 2016

Student Clubs Bring Change to Underprivileged Communities

“We aspire to reach a point where good deeds (kheir) become part of our lifestyles, and a source of unity and inspiration for the development of our country.

Under-preparing for interviews is a common mistake made in the job search process

November 14, 2016

5 Common Mistakes to Avoid in Your Job Search

Finding the best career path for you can be an overwhelming process at times. Maha Guindi, Career Center director, and Mirray Fahim ‘06, human resources business partner at Nestle Egypt, share their input on the biggest mistakes to avoid during the job search.

The Colorful Lure of India Exhibit Ends This Week

The Colorful Lure of India exhibition, featuring photographs by Boulos Isaac, will close this Thursday, November 17. The exhibition features a collection of photographs by Boulos Isaac on the many facets of India's culture, customs and landscapes. Isaac

Dina Meshref at an Olympics table tennis arena

November 14, 2016

For Two AUC Olympians, Table Tennis is a Family Tradition

Dina Meshref, business administration senior, and Yossra Ashraf, accounting junior, both competed in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics as two out of four members of the Egyptian women’s table tennis team.

November 10, 2016

University Forum: November Payment to Use Pre-Float Rate – No Student to Face Drop-out for Inability to Pay Increase – We Must Take Care of Our Employees

Speaking to a packed Bassily Auditorium on November 9, President Francis J.