Happening@AUC

Experience powerful photo stories highlighting sub-communities and their unique narratives.

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Cairo Photo Week: Van Leo Exhibition—Between Self and Other

May 8 – May 18

10:00 am

A striking exploration of self and other through Van Leo’s lens—where portraiture becomes both mirror and mask, performance and revelation.

10

Cairo Photo Week : Fashion Photography with Natural Daylight Workshop By Bassam Allam

May 10 – May 16

10:00 am

A three-day immersive experience designed to ignite your creativity, sharpen your vision, and bring your photographic concepts to life. Explore the art of storytelling through fashion photography using natural daylight and on-location setups.

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Cairo Photo Week: Activating the Image—Thinking with Family Photographs by Kegham Djeghalian and Özge Calafato

May 10 – May 18

5:00 pm

Centered around family photographs as cultural objects, this workshop will explore questions such as personal and collective memory, social and cultural identity, modernity and colonial histories.

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Cairo Photo Week: Capturing Illusions— Unleash Your Creative Vision in Photography Workshop By Hamada ElRasam

May 13 – May 17

11:00 am

Join us for an immersive experience where you'll learn to finesse reality and create breathtaking, attention-grabbing photographs of any subject.

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Mashrou' 2025

May 15 – May 30

5:00 pm

Celebrate the work of our Graphic Design students tackling bold themes of equality, sustainability and wellbeing.

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Cairo Photo Week: Photographs in Motion— Photo-Based Film Workshop by Marouan Omara

May 15 – May 17

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Learn how to turn still images into short films in a practical, photo-based workshop led by filmmaker Marouan Omara.

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Cairo Photo Week: Grant Writing Workshop with Sana Ullah

10:00 am

Unlock the secrets to successful grant applications in this intensive 4-hour workshop led by Sana Ullah. Designed for individuals and organizations seeking funding for creative projects.

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Cairo Photo Week: Master Minimalism— Creative Direction, Photography and Light Workshop by Alia Rady

May 16 – May 17

4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Master the art of impactful visual storytelling with a minimalist approach in this hands-on workshop. Learn to dissect client briefs and translate them into compelling creative directions.

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IMF-MENA Annual Regional Conference (By Invitation Only)

May 18 – May 19

1:00 pm

Join leading economists, researchers and policymakers at the inaugural IMF-MENA Research Conference to explore key global and regional economic issues.

18

Rock Ensemble

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Experience the thunder of drums, screaming guitars and soaring vocals in a night of pure rock energy. The Rock Ensemble returns for an electrifying live performance!

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Student Show: Performances by AUC Students

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Celebrate student talent at AUC’s end-of-semester recital, featuring solo performances developed over the course of the semester.

20

UNICON Directors’ Conference 2025 (By Invitation Only)

May 20 – May 22

1:00 pm

Connect with executive education leaders at the UNICON Directors’ Conference to explore innovative strategies for today’s evolving global business landscape.

20

Integrated Pathways for Academic Excellence

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Participate in a forum moderated by Hoda Mostafa, professor of practice, CLT director and chair of the Quality of Education Task Force. Learn about the task force's findings, and share your ideas on the action plan for charting a way forward that ensures continuous improvement and excellence across the AUC experience.

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Edward Said: A Virtual Book Discussion

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Online

Tune in with Nubar Hovsepian and David Barsamian for a talk on Edward Said’s enduring global relevance.

22

Community Assembly: End-of-Semester Social

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join us for an end-of-semester social on the Plaza! Bring your friends and colleagues and enjoy free treats while networking with fellow members of the AUC community.

22

Arab Music Night

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The AUC Music Program presents Arab Music Night featuring the Arab Music Ensemble and the Cairo Arab Choir Join us for a celebration of timeless melodies, rich traditions, and unforgettable vibes! This concert is free and open to the public.

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AABS Connect Conference (By Invitation Only)

May 25 – May 26

1:00 pm

Discover Africa’s transformative impact on global business education at this landmark event spotlighting visionary leaders, educators and innovators.

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Oct

Managing Innovation and Creativity for Sustainability in Media Companies

Oct 17 – Oct 19

9:00 am – 9:00 pm

Join global scholars and media leaders at IMMAA 2025 in Cairo to explore cutting-edge strategies shaping the future of media management and practice.

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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