AUC Tahrir Square

Explore the global impact of LEGORRETA through an exhibition, showcasing the legacy of founder Ricardo Legorreta and his firm’s presence in Africa and the Middle East.

The Struggle of Becoming the Sole Breadwinner as a Woman Refugee

Join Maya Chehade, PhD Sciences Postdoctoral Fellow Cedej, for a talk on the challenges faced by women refugees who become the sole breadwinners for their families.

The Palestinian Nakba… The Battle of Resilience and Survival

Don't miss this impactful talk by Palestinian Lawyer and Activist Fadwa Al-Bargouthi, exploring the evolution of the Palestinian national liberation movement through key milestones of the struggle.

The Palestinian Nakba... A Cultural Perspective

In commemoration of the 1948 Nakba, and as the Palestinian people currently face a new one in Gaza, Alternative Policy Solutions at The American University in Cairo is hosting Dr. Atef Abu Saif, Palestinian Minister of Culture, April 2019-April 2024, in a public talk entitled “The Palestinian Nakba... A Cultural Perspective.” The Palestinian Nakba has a cultural and knowledge component, whic...

The New Palestinian Nakba and Global Resistance to Colonialism

In commemoration of the 1948 Nakba, and as the Palestinian people currently face a new one in Gaza, Alternative Policy Solutions at The American University in Cairo is hosting a public talk entitled “The New Palestinian Nakba and Global Resistance to Colonialism”. Land grabbing has been one of the main colonial strategies used in Palestine since the 1948 Nakba. The talk will discuss how lan...

Apr

Contemporary Egyptian Art History Public Roundtable

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

For its second public roundtable of the year, the AUC Visual Arts Program is delighted to announce the "Contemporary Egyptian Art History" evening discussion. This public roundtable is organized as a part of ongoing research for the forthcoming scholarly book, tentatively titled "Against All the Odds: Contemporary Art in Egypt (2000-2020)." Building on several attempts by colleagues and artists...

Apr

Spring 2024: The George T. Scanlon Graduate Student Award

You are cordially invited to attend this year’s George T. Scanlon Graduate Student Award Ceremony on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 6:00 pm, Oriental Hall, Tahrir Square Campus. This year’s awardee will be announced at the ceremony. We are honored that this year’s keynote lecture will be delivered by Dr. Dina Bakhoum ‘99, ‘04, Postdoctoral researcher, Institut français d’archéologie orient...

Apr

Campus Conversation at AUC Tahrir Square

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join the discussion and Q&As this time at AUC Tahrir Square, followed by the opening of the new Faculty Lounge. Students, faculty and staff are invited to participate, ask questions and share ideas. Stay on campus after the conversation and enjoy the first day of the AUC Tahrir CultureFest, including book bazaar, Senior Art Exhibition, archives exhibition, opening performance by the Cairo Arabi...

Mar

Music Concert: Egyptian Mavlavie

9:00 pm – 11:00 pm