Happening@AUC

Grief: Coping with Loss

Join us for an open, compassionate conversation on coping with loss. Together, we’ll explore practical tools and gentle strategies to navigate grief, honor our experiences and move forward with resilience, hope, and acceptance.

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The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine - A Conversation with Rashid Khalidi

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Renowned historian Rashid Khalidi discusses Gaza’s ongoing war within a century of struggle, exploring history, solidarity and the future of Palestine.

15

Manuscripts and Materiality: Reflections on Where Our Field Stands

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for a lecture by Professor Konrad Hirschler of the University of Hamburg to learn about current approaches to manuscript studies, with a particular focus on the materiality of texts in the premodern Middle East.

15

Cairo Papers Talk Series | Palestine: Confronting Genocide — On Scholasticide

Join Mezna Qato, University of Cambridge, as she traces Palestinians’ enduring struggle for self-determined education and the power of learning.

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KCC MEA Research Conference

Nov 16 – Nov 17

9:30 am

Join us at Onsi Sawiris School of Business for the KCC MEA Case Conference 2025: Reimagining the Case Method in the Age of AI.

16

Theatre Play | Open House

Nov 16 – Nov 20

Join us for a darkly comedic family drama, where a simple anniversary unravels into chaos and revelation.

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Urban Spaces of Cairo

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Don't miss the screening of this intriguing documentary, which reveals historical sustainability patterns in the built environment and highlights trade, transport and community innovation.

19

The AI Powered Entrepreneur

1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Join Hassan Arslan '13, founder of Ariika and a leading voice in the intersection of technology and creative entrepreneurship, as he discusses The AI-Powered Entrepreneur, a dynamic and forward-thinking.

19

A Belgian-Dutch Jazz Evening

8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for a mesmerizing concert featuring Belgian jazz pianist Jef Neve and Dutch trumpet master Teus Nobel.

22

Crusaders and Books: What Happened to the Legendary Banu Ammar Library of Tripoli?

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Explore the fate of one of the most renowned medieval libraries in the Islamic world, the Banu Ammar Library of Tripoli, following the Crusader Conquest.

22

Cairo Papers Talk Series | Palestine: Confronting Genocide — Al Bassoul and Al Khazouq: Defying Colonial Violence on the Land

Explore with Yasmeen Qadan from Birzeit University how Palestinian planting practices and local knowledge challenge colonial land control and sustain rooted belonging.

23

The Political Economy of the Manosphere in Media

Come learn about the online world of the manosphere where influencers like Andrew Tate and Jordan Peterson have economically benefited from promoting their views of masculinity and what it means to be a man.

23

Yasser Arafat at the United Nations, 1974: Palestinian Nationalism on the World Stage

Join Michael Reimer, professor of history, for a talk that reflects on the text and context of the speech, focusing on Arafat's interpretation of Zionist history and his comments about the nature of the conflict over the land of Palestine.

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Sustainability Series- Sustainability Nutrition

Join us and learn how to build mindful, eco-conscious habits that fit right into your daily life.

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Cairo Papers Talk Series | Palestine: Confronting Genocide — Genocide, Evil and Politics

Join Raef Zreik as he explores “evil” in genocide, examining law, morality, politics, and the concept’s hidden complexities.

01

Career Breakthroughs Series

Hear the remarkable story of our Alums who successfully transitioned from one industry to another, proving that career shifts are not just possible but can lead to new heights of fulfillment and success.

01

Department of Applied Linguistics and Educational Studies Lunch and Talks

12:30 pm

Join the Department of Applied Linguistics and Educational Studies for inspiring talks, engaging conversations, and lunch—where learning transforms students, teachers and tomorrow’s leaders.

02

AUC Open Day 2025

10:00 am

Learn about our academic programs, scholarship opportunities and student life experience.

02

Awful Anthropology: On the Pains of Doing Anthropology that Breaks your Heart

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Hear Professor Maryam Fouad on the affective and ethical burdens of fieldwork, exploring how anthropology's power lies in bearing witness.

04

OSL Dance Night

6:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Experience a day of film-inspired dance, Hip-Hop, Tap, Folklore, alongside Egyptian heritage crafts, celebrating creativity, culture and artistic expression.

06

Cairo Papers Talk Series | Palestine: Confronting Genocide — Palestine is Shrinking, Palestine is Everywhere

Join Sherene Seikaly as she explores how Palestinians in Gaza reshape politics, land and language to envision new futures amid ongoing genocide.

07

The Causes and Consequences of Ahistoricism in International Development

Join this intriguing talk with Michael Gubser, professor of history at James Madison University in Virginia, USA, presenting several arguments from his new book

10

Women of the Nile: Ancient Egyptian Women’s Social Power in the First 11 Dynasties

12:45 pm

Discover how ancient Egyptian women powerfully shaped history. This lecture re-examines history, detailing their shifting social power and influence across major political periods.

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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

Join global experts in Arabic linguistics and pedagogy to explore the latest research, innovative teaching and future trends in K-16 education.

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Apr

AUC Tahrir CultureFest 2026

Apr 2 – Apr 4

2:00 pm – 11:00 pm