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Design for Resistance

Don't miss this interesting exhibition featuring the work of Swiss graphic designer Marc Rudin, renowned for his resistance-focused themes, particularly regarding the Palestinian cause.

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EYEWITNESS Exhibition

Don’t miss this powerful exhibition by award-winning photographer René Clement, documenting 33 years of human suffering across six conflict zones.

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El Salon

Come watch the exciting play El-Salon, which tells the story of a beauty salon in Cairo where staff and customers alike seek escape and transformation as lives intersect and struggles unfold.

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A Social Diplomatic History of the Senegambia Confederation, 1982-1989

This talk explores the 1981 Gambian coup, Senegal’s intervention, and the short-lived Senegambia Confederation, analyzing why it failed.

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Language and Inter-Ethnic Conflict

Join Professor Emeritus of Modern Arabic Studies at the University of Cambridge Yasir Suleiman for this workshop in which he will examine two texts to tease out the fate of Arabic among Arab/Mizrahi Jews in Israel about Hebrew in an Ashkenazi-dominated context.

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Psychosocial Aspects of Breast Cancer Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment

Join Prof. Enoch Teye-Kwadjo to explore breast cancer in Ghana, focusing on early detection, patient insights and effective management.

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Streets of Old Jerusalem

Learn from Yasir Suleiman, Professor Emeritus of Modern Arabic Studies at the University of Cambridge, about the Arab-Zionist conflict by analyzing a set of public signs from the linguistic landscape of the Old City of Jerusalem in the last hundred years.

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Christmas Book Fair 2024

"It's the most wonderful time of the year!" AUC Bookstores' Christmas Book Fair is back to town, from Thursday, 28 November to Saturday, 7 December 2024. Enjoy a 20% discount off all books at AUC Tahrir Bookstore, The Campus Shop (New Cairo Campus), and online on: www.aucbookstores.com. You will find books for all ages and all interests! Opening hours: AUC Tahrir Bookstore: 28 Novemb...

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Finding Forgiveness

In this talk, Wassim Sabry will suggest that rather than thinking of the most basic case of forgiveness as a paradigm, thinking about an ideal of forgiveness offers a better way of identifying a paradigm case that would enable us to see other cases as derivative of it.

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KCC MEA Case Conference 2024: Driving Sustainability and Impact

Join global case experts for insightful discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities focused on advancing business education, sustainability and impact across the MEA region. Register today!

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Join us in honoring the achievements and resilience of over a billion individuals with disabilities, inspiring action to break down barriers and foster inclusion worldwide.

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Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Join us as AUC celebrates the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year’s event aligns with key United Nations themes, focusing on leadership and inclusivity for a sustainable future. It will also feature a panel discussion and activities promoting accessibility and equity.

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Yoga for Happiness

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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Safe and Inclusive Campuses in the Arab Region

Join experts, educators and stakeholders at a two-day conference to explore strategies for fostering safer, more inclusive Arab university campuses.

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Portugal-Spain: 50 Years Culture and Democracy

05

Dec

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The event aims to bring citizens closer to the relevance of the political, social, and cultural processes that took place in the Iberian Peninsula during the 1970s and that led to the end of the dictatorial regimes that governed both countries to give way to democracy. This program results from the collaboration between the two countries and consists of two photographic exhibitions and a musi...

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SCE Centennial Fest: Join the Celebration of the Century!

06

Dec

12:00 pm

Get ready for a monumental celebration honoring 100 years of the School of Continuing Education’s impactful journey! An exciting day packed with a variety of interactive and engaging activities for all ages, we’ll create unforgettable moments that inspire curiosity, collaboration, and community spirit! Bring your family, friends, and community spirit to experience the magic of education, lif...

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Women’s Fashions in Mamluk Cairo

Join us for a talk on women’s fashion in Mamluk Cairo, exploring their creative defiance of regulations, illustrated with artifacts, manuscripts and European artwork.

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Melancholy of the Oppressed

Join us for a thought-provoking public lecture titled “Melancholy of the Oppressed” by the author of Melancholy Acts: Defeat and Cultural Critique in the Arab World (Fordham University Press, 2023).

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The 2024 Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature Award Ceremony

11

Dec

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

The American University in Cairo Press (AUC Press) is delighted to announce that the Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature 2024 award ceremony will take place on Wednesday, 11 December 2024, at the historic Ewart Hall, AUC Tahrir Campus. This prestigious event celebrates outstanding contributions to contemporary Arabic literature and will be open to the public. Join us for an evening of literary ...

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AUC Tahrir CultureFest 2025

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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Upcoming Events

Design for Resistance

EYEWITNESS Exhibition

El Salon

A Social Diplomatic History of the Senegambia Confederation, 1982-1989

Language and Inter-Ethnic Conflict

Psychosocial Aspects of Breast Cancer Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment

Streets of Old Jerusalem

Christmas Book Fair 2024

Finding Forgiveness

KCC MEA Case Conference 2024: Driving Sustainability and Impact

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Yoga for Happiness

Safe and Inclusive Campuses in the Arab Region

Portugal-Spain: 50 Years Culture and Democracy

SCE Centennial Fest: Join the Celebration of the Century!

Women’s Fashions in Mamluk Cairo

Melancholy of the Oppressed

The 2024 Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature Award Ceremony

AUC Tahrir CultureFest 2025

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Upcoming Events

Design for Resistance

EYEWITNESS Exhibition

El Salon

A Social Diplomatic History of the Senegambia Confederation, 1982-1989

Language and Inter-Ethnic Conflict

Psychosocial Aspects of Breast Cancer Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment

Streets of Old Jerusalem

Christmas Book Fair 2024

Finding Forgiveness

KCC MEA Case Conference 2024: Driving Sustainability and Impact

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Yoga for Happiness

Safe and Inclusive Campuses in the Arab Region

Portugal-Spain: 50 Years Culture and Democracy

SCE Centennial Fest: Join the Celebration of the Century!

Women’s Fashions in Mamluk Cairo

Melancholy of the Oppressed

The 2024 Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature Award Ceremony

AUC Tahrir CultureFest 2025

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"AUC is a tobacco-free community. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas." "A photo ID is required for entry. Facial recognition is required at all times." "AUC community includes staff, faculty, students, and alumni."

Download the Official AUC Mobile Application

"AUC is a tobacco-free community. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas."
"A photo ID is required for entry. Facial recognition is required at all times."
"AUC community includes staff, faculty, students, and alumni."