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Discover the impactful world of Egyptian caricature at this exciting lecture, exploring its role as a societal satirical mirror for economic struggles and resilience.

Al-Kindī and Classical Islamic Modal Thought

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

Join Ahmed El-Sayed Abdel Meguid, Assistant Professor at AUC's Department of Philosophy, as he demonstrates that Islamic modal thought can already be traced in late 8th-century philosophical theology (kalām).

Nov

AUC 75th Employment Fair - Fall 2024

11:00 am

SAVE THE DATE AUC 75th Employment Fair - Fall 2024 Saturday, November 9, 2024 11 am - 5 pm ARTOC Sports Court View all participating entities https://careercenter.aucegypt.edu/employment-fair/participating-entities * The Employment Fair is NOT a public event; it is restricted to enrolled AUC students studying towards a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD degree and alumni holding AU...

Nov

The U.S. Presidential Elections: What Is the Impact on a Changing Middle East?

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

On the occasion of the presidential election in the United States of America, held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, coupled with the on-going war in the region, Alternative Policy Solutions at The American University in Cairo is hosting Dr. Paul Salem, Vice President for International Engagement at the Middle East Institute in Washington DC, in a public talk entitled “The U.S. Presidential Electi...

History Hash Outs: Living Fossils—Anatomies of Race and Reproduction in Modern Egypt

This talk traces the scientific afterlife of the mummy Queen Henhenit from excavation to examination and display at the Naguib Mahfouz Museum of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Cairo's Qasr al-Ainy Medical School. Henhenit's story highlights the production of race science by "colonial" and "nationalist" doctors that created a fictive link between ancient and living women's bodies. These women beca...

Breast Cancer Awareness: In Collaboration with Baheya Foundation

11:00 am

With the office of Medical services Striving for a healthy community, On the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness Month,October, and in accordance with AUC's commencement in supporting AUC community well-being, We are pleased to announce a collaboration between the AUC office of Medical services and Baheya Foundation to carry out awareness event about Breast Cancer on the 27th of October 2024, f...

Swipe Right on the Next Unicorn: How Angel Investors Are Making Tech Sexy

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

In today’s world, angel investing is like Tinder for startups—investors swipe right on the next hot idea before anyone else even sees it. This talk dives into how angel investors are changing the game, backing the coolest, most innovative tech startups, and getting in early on trends like AI, blockchain, and fintech. It's fast, it’s exciting, and it’s all about finding the next big thing ...

The Fierce Battle for the 2024 U.S. Presidency: Race, Gender and the Power of Identity Politics.

October 2024: Date: Sun. 27th - Time:1-2 pm (assembly hour) Event: Public lecture: "The Fierce Battle for the 2024 US Presidency: Race, Gender, and the Power of Identity Politics." Speakers: CASAR guest speaker Dr. Sherri McFarland - moderated by CASAR Assistant to Director and Adjunct Faculty Yasmeen El-Ghazaly. Dr. Sherri Lynn McFarland's academic and professional careers demonstrate he...

America's Next President: What it Means for the Middle East, Africa and the Future of the Region