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Earth Day 2026

In celebration of the global Earth Day, the Office of Sustainability is hosting two events on April 22nd and 23rd on the plaza during the assembly hour from 1 to 2 p.m. The themes of the events will be Waste Reduction on the first day, and Sustainable Transportation and Energy Efficiency on the second day.

Apr

The Philosophy of Woody Allen’s Cinema: Self-Knowledge, Memory and the Role of Art

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

The second session focuses on Another Woman, a quiet meditation on self-knowledge. The film follows a philosophy lecturer named Marion Post as she embarks on a quiet yet unsettling journey of self-examination; she overhears therapy sessions next door to find out that the patient’s struggles mirror her own. The film illustrates that self-knowledge is not comforting. It’s often painful, requiring...

Apr

Move and Improve

Apr 27 – Apr 28

10:00 am

AUC New Cairo

Move & Improve is an awareness-driven event designed to encourage physical activity and preventive healthcare. In collaboration with Cleopatra Hospital.

Apr

The Philosophy of Woody Allen’s Cinema: Morality, Guilt and Ethical Dilemmas (Crimes and Misdemeanors)

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

The third session explores the nature of morality in Crimes and Misdemeanors. The film follows Judah Rosenthal, an ophthalmologist, who murders a woman and goes on living without punishment. The film asks whether morality has any real foundations at all, or, in the absence of divine justice, individuals are free to define what’s right and wrong for themselves.

May

2026 Graduate Student Awards in Arab and Islamic Civilizations and Scanlon Keynote Lecture

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

The 2026 Graduate Student Awards in Arab and Islamic Civilizations and the Scanlon Keynote Lecture, which will be delivered by Dr. Nicholas Warner, Director of Cultural Heritage Projects, American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE). The event will take place on Saturday, 9 May 2026, 6:00–8:00pm in Oriental Hall, AUC Tahrir Square Campus. We are honored to have Dr. Nicholas Warner giving this year...

Apr

Department of Philosophy: Information Session

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Don't miss this great opportunity to meet the professors who will be teaching Fall 2026 courses! Come and join us to discuss course content, explore your options, and get all your questions answered. All are welcome! Free Pizza and light refreshments will be available.

Apr

Advancing EU-MENA Collaborations on Skills and Mobility in a Changing World of Work

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

The Center for Migration and Refugee Studies (CMRS) at the American University in Cairo (AUC) invites you to an engaging lecture on: Advancing EU-MENA Collaborations on Skills and Mobility in a Changing World of Work. Prof. De Lange will deliver a talk on the evolving landscape of cooperation between the European Union (EU) and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, including Egypt, in...

Apr

Campus Book Fair 2026

Apr 26 – Apr 30

8:30 am

AUC New Cairo

Discover your next favorite book at the Campus Book Fair 2026, hosted by AUC Bookstores at AUC New Cairo Campus. Visit The Shop and Bartlett Plaza for a fantastic selection of English-language books at up to 40% off.

Apr

Talk by Ahmed Fayed ‘13 on Combined Degree

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Ready to fast-track your future? Learn how to start your master’s in your junior year through Combined Degree programs, and hear insights from alumnus Ahmed Fayed ’13.

Apr

NeuroHorizons – Launching the Egyptian Neuroscience Network (ENN)

9:00 am

AUC New Cairo

NeuroHorizons marks the official launch of the Egyptian Neuroscience Network (ENN), a national initiative aimed at fostering collaboration, innovation, and capacity building in neuroscience across Egypt and the Middle East and North Africa region. The event brings together scientists, clinicians, engineers, and educators to explore the current landscape of neuroscience and address key gaps limi...