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History Hash Outs — Archival Grains and Ghosts in Egyptian Railways and Beyond

Join Xiaoyue Yasin Li of Tulane University as he explores science, technology and the critical political economy of 19th- and 20th-century Egypt, from colonialism to postcolonialism.

Mar

Philosophy MA Information Session

9:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Online

Join Dr Euan Metz, Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Philosophy to learn more about the MA in Philosophy program. You will be introduced to the structure of the programme, the scholarships we offer, and have a chance to have your questions answered.

Mar

Institutional Formations of the “Secular”

4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

AUC New Cairo

The study of the secular has transcended its narrow definition by some as the rift between religion and the practice of the state and state policy to a more complex configuration where the state is the one defining the boundaries for neutrality to operate. Drawing from a broader ongoing project on the recent state-sponsored female preaching in Egypt and the question of women’s agency and empowe...

Apr

Campus Conversation at AUC Tahrir Square

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

Join AUC’s senior leaders for a Campus Conversation on AUC Tahrir Square updates. Stay after to attend this year's AUC Tahrir CultureFest.

Mar

MSCHE Reaffirmation of Accreditation Open Forum

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Online

The AUC community is invited to participate in an Open Virtual Forum as part of our ongoing Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) reaffirmation of the accreditation process. The MSCHE reaffirmation cycle occurs every eight years, and this process, which involves the dedication of over 58 members from our community, spans over the coming three years and is a critical part of maint...

Mar

Concert: Al-Hadra Troupe for Sufi Chanting

8:30 pm – 10:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

Al-Hadra is an Egyptian Sufi music troupe founded in 2015 by Sufi devotee Nour Nageh. The ensemble is dedicated to preserving and presenting the rich spiritual heritage of Egyptian Sufi traditions, aiming to bring the profound experience of Sufi chanting from traditional mosque settings to broader audiences in theaters and cultural venues. The troupe's performances encompass a diverse repertoi...

May

Conference: Building Connections, Shifting Perspectives and Embracing Families.

9:00 am – 9:30 pm

AUC New Cairo

Join the Middle East’s first DIRFloortime conference to explore this play-based, relationship-driven approach.

Feb

Laila Bahgat Concert

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

Get ready to be inspired! Don’t miss Laila Bahgat’s concert featuring a unique blend of optimistic, uplifting songs in both Arabic and English.

Feb

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

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

AUC New Cairo

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.

Feb

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

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

AUC Tahrir Square

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