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March 30, 2016

AUC Celebrates Orphans Day in Egypt

Orphans Day in Egypt falls on the first Friday of April and has become a national celebration since its inauguration in 2004.

March 29, 2016

Atta Gebril Breaks Down Common Myths About Teaching a Second Language

For many students, standardized assessments are the most dreaded exams because of their high-stakes nature and the months that go into preparation.

Master's student Eman Motawi is double majoring in community psychology and sustainable development at AUC

March 29, 2016

A Palestinian Refugee’s Perspective: Community Psychology for Sustainable Development

When Eman Motawi returned to her homeland, Palestine, to live there for the first time at age 15, it was a bittersweet reunion. “It was beautiful; it was more than what I imagined. But what I didn’t imagine was the concept of living under occupation,” said the AUC graduate student.

AUC will host it's first Research Day on March 30

March 28, 2016

First AUC Research Day: Creativity, Innovation and Competition

Spotlighting distinguished research conducted by students and faculty members and fostering a culture of creativity, innovation and competition, AUC will hold its first Research Day on March 30.

The Empowerment of Women Through Parliament Program trained 20 women parliamentarians

March 22, 2016

AUC Launches Empowerment of Women Through Parliament Program

Women hold more seats in Egypt’s current parliament than ever before in the country’s history. With 89 female representatives holding 14.9 percent of the seats available, these women parliamentarians are part of a new generation of female leaders in Egyptian politics.

March 21, 2016

Egypt and the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam

March 22 is World Water Day, a United Nations holiday that aims to spark discussion on the importance of freshwater and the sustainability of freshwater resources.

Students' Mother's Day celebration honors moms at the University

March 21, 2016

Mother's Day Celebration Today, 1 pm, University Garden

For the fourth year, students at AUC are organizing a special

Mother's Day originated in ancient Egypt

March 21, 2016

History of Mother's Day: From Ancient Egypt to Modern Times

It is a common belief that the tradition of Mother’s Day began in the West, originating from Greek and Roman spring festivals dedicated to maternal goddesses and Mothering Sunday observed in the European Christian tradition since the 1600s. But in fact, the first celebrations of mo

Robin Weiss shares tips from ancient philosophy on finding happiness and living a fulfilling life

March 17, 2016

World Happiness Report: Where Egypt Stands, Tips for Being Happy

Happiness in Egypt is slowly on the rise, according to the 2016 World Happiness Report published by the United Nations in time for the International Day of Happiness on March 20.

AUC Pioneers First International Digital Pedagogy Lab Institute

AUC is the first University outside of the United States to host the Digital Pedagogy Lab Institute Cairo, bringing together some of the leading voices worldwide in the field of digital pedagogy.

Four multidisciplinary research proposals spearheaded by AUC faculty members receive funding from the new Boundary Crossing and Community Integrative Initiative

March 15, 2016

New Research Initiative Creates Paths for Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Four research proposals have been awarded funding through AUC’s new Boundary Crossing and Community Integrative Initiative (BCCI), which focuses on supporting innovative research projects that take an interdisciplinary approach to solving the most pressing challenges facing Egypt today.

March 15, 2016

Student Production of Moliere’s Tartuffe Premieres Today

The Theatre Program’s production of Tartuffe (The Imposter) brings to life a classic comedy by iconic French playwright Moliere.

Alumnae Nadia and Hind Wassef, founders of Diwan Bookstore, discuss the state of publishing and literature in Egypt today

March 14, 2016

Alumnae Nadia, Hind Wassef Share Diwan Bookstore’s Formula for Success

With declining tourism and dwindling foreign currency reserves, many see that Egypt post-revolution is passing through challenging times as it struggles to get the economy back on its feet again.

March 13, 2016

Reaching for the Stars: Undergrad Explores Astronomy at AUC, Harvard

When graduating senior Sandy El Moghazi was in third grade, she discovered a passion for astronomy that would push her to reach for the stars.

Egypt is struggling as the Egyptian pound fell to its lowest rate against the US dollar in the black market

March 9, 2016

Dollar vs. Egyptian Pound: Surging Black Market Exchange Rate

This month, the Egyptian pound fell to its lowest rate against the U.S.

AUC Celebrates Orphans Day in Egypt

Atta Gebril Breaks Down Common Myths About Teaching a Second Language

A Palestinian Refugee’s Perspective: Community Psychology for Sustainable Development

First AUC Research Day: Creativity, Innovation and Competition

AUC Launches Empowerment of Women Through Parliament Program

Egypt and the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam

Mother's Day Celebration Today, 1 pm, University Garden

History of Mother's Day: From Ancient Egypt to Modern Times

World Happiness Report: Where Egypt Stands, Tips for Being Happy

AUC Pioneers First International Digital Pedagogy Lab Institute

New Research Initiative Creates Paths for Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Student Production of Moliere’s Tartuffe Premieres Today

Alumnae Nadia, Hind Wassef Share Diwan Bookstore’s Formula for Success

Reaching for the Stars: Undergrad Explores Astronomy at AUC, Harvard

Dollar vs. Egyptian Pound: Surging Black Market Exchange Rate

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