Happening@AUC

Discover the works of AUC students in interpreting solidarity through personal, political and universal contexts.

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Yemen: A Fractured Reality Exhibition Opening

Feb 13 – Mar 13

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Experience Yemen’s untold story through Asmaa Waguih’s lens, showcasing daily life, resilience and the human cost of a forgotten proxy war.

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Reflections of the Nile: Margo Veillon’s Timeless Vision

Feb 18 – Mar 15

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Discover the Nile through the lens of Swiss artist Margo Veillon in an exhibition that captures its beauty and vitality while inspiring conversations about water sustainability.

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ANIMATEX 5th Edition

Feb 20 – Feb 24

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Don’t miss Egypt’s largest animation event, featuring screenings, workshops, talks, VR films, gaming and networking opportunities for professionals and enthusiasts from around the world.

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CommUnity Assembly: Library Terrace – Fresh Space, Fresh Brew

Come mingle with your friends at the Library Terrace and enjoy complimentary refreshments and treat yourself to your favorite coffee—whether it’s a hot brew, iced latte or coconut matcha, 30 North has you covered!

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Research and Creativity Convention 2025

Feb 23 – Feb 27

4:00 pm

Join AUC’s 2025 Research and Creativity Convention—a dynamic celebration of excellence in university research, entrepreneurship and creative achievement.

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Cartesian Freedom and its Moral Implications

1:00 pm – 2:15 pm

Join Ariane Schneck as she unpacks Descartes’ complex views on freedom, reconciling contradictions and exploring their moral implications.

A Family’s Journey Towards Success

Explores how family dynamics shape careers and authentic aspirations.

Beyond Industry 4.0 and 5.0: Towards a Smart-Digital-Green Society

Discover the future of smart, digital and green innovation with Hany Moustapha of SDG Innovation Network.

Laila Bahgat Concert

Laila Bahgat performs Optimistic Inspirational Arabic and English Songs

Madalyn Lamont Literary Award Ceremony "حكايات لعالم آخر"

Join the 2025 Madalyn Lamont Literary Award ceremony with keynote by Mai Serhan: Stories For Another World حكايات لعالم آخر—reflect, reimagine and resist through storytelling.

War, Media and Disinformation

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Online

Explore how war shapes media narratives and fuels disinformation in this compelling expert-led webinar.

Egypt’s Food and Nutrition Crisis: Implications and the Way Forward

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join leading experts as they tackle Egypt’s food crisis through policy, innovation and digital solutions.

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AUC Open Day 2025

9:30 am

Want to learn about our academic programs, scholarship opportunities and student life experience? Join AUC's Open Day and meet AUC's renowned faculty to learn more about your program of interest!

25

History Hash Outs: EURECA History Day

9:00 am

Celebrate student research excellence at EURECA’s 19th Annual Conference.

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UIPM Modern Pentathlon World Cup 2025

Feb 25 – Mar 1

8:30 am

Don’t miss the excitement! AUC will host the UIPM Modern Pentathlon World Cup for the 4th time in 2025. Witness 35 nations compete on our campus. Be part of this global spectacle.

26

Disability Etiquette 201

1:00 pm – 1:50 pm

Learn some helpful hints and pointers you can use in your everyday life to communicate effectively and respectfully with people with disabilities.

26

Information Hazards as Activity and Content: a Grounded Account of Dis/Misinformation

1:00 pm – 2:15 pm

Join Omar El Mawas of École Normale Supérieure as he gives fresh insights into the dis/misinformation problem.

26

From Coolidge to Trump: A Century of Racial Politics in America

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join Charles Gallagher of La Salle University for two consecutive talks on race, ethnicity and U.S. immigration policies.

27

History Hash Outs— Cultural Diplomacy on the Eve of War: The 1939 New York World’s Fair

Explore how the 1939 New York World’s Fair became a stage for cultural diplomacy and global politics in a talk by historian James J. Fortuna.

27

AUC International Day

12:00 pm

Join us for this year’s International Day, where over 30 countries come together to celebrate AUC’s vibrant global community. This year’s event will feature a variety of activities and experiences that highlight the diverse cultures and traditions within our community.

12

Mar

History Hash Outs — The Gender of al-Riyada: Secular and Religious Bodies in Egypt and Beyond, 1820-1936.

9:45 am – 10:55 am

Join Wilson Chacko Jacob of Concordia University, as he explores how gender, leadership and bodily discipline shaped secular and religious spheres in Egypt from 1820 to 1936.

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Mar

History Hash Outs: A Speculative History of a Slave, a Saint and a Sayyid in the 1876-78 El Niño in Dhofar

12:15 pm

Join Professor Wilson Jacob as he delves into the intertwined lives of a slave, a saint and a sayyid during Dhofar’s 1876-78 El Niño, exploring history, faith and identity.

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Mar

History Hash Outs—Reclaiming Voices, Reimagining Futures: A Personal Journey Through Gender, History and Public Policy

9:45 pm – 10:45 pm

Join Reham ElMorally of AUC for an inspiring talk on her journey—what led her to her work, how her experiences shaped her views and why she wrote Recovering Women’s Voices: Islam, Citizenship, and Patriarchy.

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Formula for Success

Join esteemed professionals as they reveal how a liberal arts education fuels career success through critical thinking, adaptability and innovation.

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First Bioimaging Symposium

Apr 7 – Apr 8

8:00 am

Join Egypt’s First Bioimaging Symposium at AUC to explore cutting-edge microscopy, foster collaborations and advance life sciences innovation.

10

Pathfinders: Redefining Careers and Purpose

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Thinking of a career change? Join Mohamed AbdelHak, Founder of Mo Bistro, as he shares his inspiring journey of turning passion into purpose.

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AUC Tahrir CultureFest 2025

Apr 10 – Apr 12

2:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Join us this April for AUC's second annual Tahrir CultureFest, connecting AUC's students, faculty, alumni and staff with our friends, neighbors and downtown community. Stay tuned for the lineup of activities announcement!

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Entertainment in Middle East History: The Serious Business of Leisure and Fun

Apr 11 – Apr 12

9:00 am

Join us for the Annual History Seminar to explore the vibrant role of entertainment in Middle Eastern culture.

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Career Shifters

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Thinking of a career change? Join Hussein Abd ElDayem and Malak Shouman as they share powerful lessons on adaptability, growth and turning career shifts into success.

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May

Define Happiness

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Redefine success and understand the perception of failure to cultivate a deep learning experience, embrace change and build emotional resilience that lead to a more meaningful, happier and successful life.

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May

AUC Employment Fair 2025

11:00 am

Connect with top employers at AUC’s Employment Fair! Students and alumni can network with corporate representatives, explore career opportunities and apply for exciting jobs and internships.

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May

Yoga for Happiness

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Don't miss this interactive vinyasa yoga class that will help awaken your senses when flowing from a pose to another with the synchronicity of breath to find serenity, balance and peace.

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Dec

Biennial International Conference on "Innovation and the Evolving Landscape of Arabic Language Learning: K-16 and Beyond"

Dec 17 – Dec 18

8:00 am – 8:00 pm