News

Polar-politics in Egypt in the Face of Runoff Vote

Political Economist Samer Soliman disucsses the economic priorities the new president will have to address in order to level the playing field for Egypt's poor and working poor
Brotherhood Leads The Way as Voters Face More of the Same
Sydney Morning Herald

Historic Free Vote Results in Presidential Runoff

History Department Chairman Khaled Fahmy discusses Egypt's presidential run off elections and its candidates on two BBC programs
The World Today Weekend (36:48) Radio 4 "Analysis"
BBC

Election Victory Apparent for Organized Campaigns

AUC Professor Samer Soliman says early results show "organized campaigns" had an advantage in Egypt's unprecedented election process
Egypt Islamist, Mubarak Aide Lead Vote Count for Presidency
San Francisco Chronicle


Events

Photography Exhibition Nubia: Before the Flood

The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication is hosting the photography exhibition Nubia: Before the Flood, a photographic documentary journey by Abdel Fattah Eid, from the photographic gallery archives.
Abdul Latif Jameel Hall, P059, AUC New Cairo
May 20, 27 and 31, 2012
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Takaful: Annual Conference on Arab Philanthropy and Civic Engagement

The annual Takaful conference provides the first interdisciplinary forum for research in the areas of citizen engagement and philanthropic practice in the Arab region. It is structured to encourage interaction between scholars and practitioners, with the hope of contributing to an enhanced community of practice. Takaful 2012 is organized by the John D. Gerhart Center for Philanthropy and Civic Engagement. The conference’s keynote speech will be delivered by Tunisian human rights lawyer Radhia Nasraoui.
Oriental Hall, AUC Tahrir Square
June 10-12, 2012