Outstanding AUC Students and Faculty at Spring Commencement
Amid congratulations and celebrations, 19 graduates and two faculty members were awarded at AUC's Spring 2023 undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies last week. Recipients were recognized for a variety of academic and service-related accomplishments.
Undergraduate Awards
The President's Cup
Presented to the student(s) with the highest grade point average.
Winners:
Ameena Mohamed Elagha
Beatrice Shokry Shokry
Malak Tarek Khattab
Marina Ehab Guindy
Youssef Ehab Amin
Mohamed El Beleidy Academic Award
Presented to the graduating senior(s) with the highest grade point average (President’s Cup winners).
Winners:
Ameena Mohamed Elagha
Beatrice Shokry Shokry
Malak Tarek Khattab
Marina Ehab Guindy
Youssef Ehab Amin
Student Government Cup
Awarded to a member of the graduating class who has been an active leader in any branch of the Student Government (Student Union, Student Court or Student Senate) and has made an impact on the AUC community through their position.
Winners:
Laila Sheta
Sherif Amro Elnaghi
Parents Association Cup
Presented to a student who has demonstrated exceptional capability in blending academic achievement with a major contribution to student activities. All nominees should have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and are interviewed by several Parents Association board members to decide on a winner.
Winner:
Ibrahim Mahmoud El Shorbagy
Omar Mohsen Athletic Achievement Cup
Presented by the Parents Association in memory of the late AUC student Omar Mohsen, who passed away in 2012 during the tragic events of the Port Said stadium. It is awarded to a recipient who wins a gold, silver or bronze medal representing AUC in national and international tournaments, in addition to maintaining a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
Winner:
Haydy Adel Morsy
Dr. Abdel Rahman El Sawy Award
Established in his memory by his family to be awarded to a graduating public school scholar with the highest grade point average in the School of Sciences and Engineering.
Winner:
Omar Ali Elayat
Ahmed El Mehallawi Family Award
Presented to a graduating senior who has demonstrated strong academic achievement and contributed to cocurricular activities, including community service. Candidates for the award are nominated by their faculty advisers.
Winners:
Abdelrahman Osama Nabih
Hana Ehab Al Amawy
Ahmed Zewail Prize for Excellence in the Sciences and Humanities
Established by the late Dr. Ahmed Zewail to recognize an AUC honors graduate whose academic accomplishments demonstrate extraordinary commitment to the pursuit of scientific inquiry and the affirmation of humanistic values. Eligible students submit an essay for consideration, and the winner receives a certificate, medal and cash prize.
Winner:
Hana Mohamed Diaaeldin Mortada
The Doria Shafik Award
Established by Dr. Aziza Ellozy '64, '67 and Lady Thomas '66, '69 in memory of their mother, the late Dr. Doria Shafik. The award provides an annual cash prize to a student who worked on women's empowerment in any discipline, field or activity, such as artwork, a community service project, research on the inclusion of women, volunteer work and more.
Winner:
Mariam Hossam Moussa
The Jehane Ragai and John Thomas Highest Achiever in Chemistry Award
Established by Sir John Thomas to recognize the highest undergraduate achiever in chemistry.
Winner:
Aaisha Mohsen Farid
Mohammed Bin Abdulkarim A. Allehedan Undergraduate Award
Established in 2017 to provide an award to the highest performing STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) student. The award recipient is selected by a committee headed by the dean of the School of Sciences and Engineering.
Winner:
Ameena Mohamed Elagha
Beatrice Shokry Shokry
Marina Ehab Guindy
Shireen Abu Aqleh Award by Dr. Soraya Altorki
Established by Professor Soraya Altorki to honor the memory of the award-winning Palestinian-American female journalist Shireen Abu Aqleh who was shot in May 2022 while reporting on a raid in Jenin, the West Bank. Abu Aqleh had led an inspiring career during her 25 years of press work across the Middle East, bravely reporting on the occupied Palestinian territories. The award is offered to a high-achieving Palestinian student from the West Bank or Gaza.
Winner:
Adham Alaa Sakijha
The Valerie Farag Music Award
Given to the highest-performing student in musical arts or music technology.
Winner:
Farida Ashraf Montasser
Graduate Awards
Mohammed Bin Abdulkarim A. Allehedan Graduate Award
Established in 2017 to provide an award to the highest performing STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) student. The award recipient is selected by a committee headed by the dean of the School of Sciences and Engineering.
Winner:
Heba Khaled Gad
Thesis: "Resources Based Planning Framework for Infrastructure Maintenance and Rehabilitation Projects"
Supervisor: Professor Ossama Hosny and Professor Khaled Nassar
Graduate Program: Construction Engineering
25th of January Award for Scholarly Excellence
Established in May 2011 at AUC by the Graduate Advisory Council to commemorates the achievements of Egyptian activists who contributed to the extension of civil and political rights in Egypt and the Arab world during the period following January 25, 2011. The award recognizes an AUC graduate student for his/her outstanding thesis work on a topic related to democracy, human rights, citizenship or sustainable development in the Middle East and North Africa. The award-winning student will receive $1,000. Nominees must be Master of Arts or Master of Science students in one of the graduate programs at AUC, with their thesis completed during the current academic year.
Winner:
Nadin Khaled Salah Aboud Abd El Razek
Thesis: "The Making and Unmaking of Urban Citizenship in the Maspero Triangle"
Supervisor: Assistant Professor Jason Beckett
Graduate Program: International and Comparative Law
Faculty Merit Awards
Excellence in Teaching Award 2023
The AUC Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes the scholarship of teaching and learning as well as the faculty commitment to excellence, outstanding effort, and achievement in teaching. The candidates must demonstrate a distinguished record of past and continuing excellence in teaching.
Winner:
Nagla Samir, associate professor of practice in the Department of the Arts
Excellence in Research and Creative Endeavors Award 2023
The Excellence in Research and Creative Endeavors Award recognizes the faculty member’s scholarly or creative achievements. Selection will be primarily based on work already published, presented, performed or exhibited while in the service of AUC and within the last five years. The candidates must demonstrate a distinguished record of past and continuing excellence in research and creative endeavors and their work must be recognized nationally and internationally.
Winner:
Shahira Fahmy, professor in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication
