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President Arnold decides to leave AUC’s administration next academic year
By Sulafah Al Shami AUC President David Arnold announced last Friday to the board of trustees in New York that he will be leaving the university at the end of next academic year. “Next year will be my final year and I will not be seeking an extension, and therefore they need to be in the process [...]
Continue reading...Students raise awareness about voting and emergency law
18. May 2010
By Farah Yousry Wearing white t-shirts displaying the word “vote” bold red Arabic font, a crowd of almost 60 students holding signs protesting the emergency law, gathered at the SSE steps for a sit-in on Thursday. Students shouted slogans and repeatedly chanted “Egypt” and “We will issue our voting cards.” The sit-in followed the recent two-year extension of [...]
Continue reading...Al Shami elected as Caravan chief editor
18. May 2010
By Farah Mansour Sulafah Al Shami, a journalism senior, has been elected on Wednesday by Caravan board members to continue as editor-in-chief of the Caravan for the fall 2010 semester. “I have seen the Caravan go through different phases, with different advisors and different staff. This is something that will help me judge what is best for [...]
Continue reading...Zamalek dorms undergo renovation
18. May 2010
By Farah Mansour The AUC Zamalek dormitory is undergoing renovations that will cost the university millions of pounds. The dorms have been housing hundreds of students and faculty for more than 20 years. “The university is relocating a huge budget for the renovation, we are dedicating millions,” said Associate Dean for Residential Life Fatma Abo Youssef. The [...]
Continue reading...Employment Fair gives AUC students a taste of the real world
18. May 2010
By Farah Mansour AUC students say job-hunting at the Employment Fair is a daunting task. Ninety-five companies participated in this semester’s Employment Fair, linking students and graduates to the business world, which is not so easy to enter. Laila El Chiati, an integrated marketing communication senior, said that the attitude that company representatives projected was “poor [...]
Continue reading...AUC shuts down Tabasco over food poisoning cases
18. May 2010
By Ragia Mostafa The administration shut down Tabasco last Tuesday as three food poisoning cases were reported to AUC’s clinic. “Tabasco will remain closed as long as necessary to ensure its safety,” said Ronald Smith, associate vice president for facilities and operations, adding that the food poisoning cases all reported eating at Tabasco. Dr. Mohamed Amin, head [...]
Continue reading...AUC students demand women-only swimming hours
18. May 2010
By Ragia Mostafa AUC students expressed their disappointment at the recently opened campus swimming pool for not having women-only swimming hours. “It’s really stupid that they don’t have specific times for girls yet,” said Salma Yousry, a sociology senior, who could not make use of the pool because she is veiled. “I pay for sports facilities but [...]
Continue reading...Saif Al-Islam Al Gaddafi: ‘You cannot run a country without having a constitution’
10. May 2010
By Gaser El Safty Saif Al-Islam Al Gaddafi, the son of Libyan president Muammar Al Gaddafi, discussed his reform plans for Libya at AUC last Wednesday, highlighting the importance of the constitution. “We need a constitution. You cannot run a country without having a constitution, without basic laws,” said Saif Al Islam. The lecture titled “The Past, Present and [...]
Continue reading...AUC administration imposes longer working hours on staff
10. May 2010
By Ragia Mostafa AUC has extended working hours for staff members, adding an extra hour to their working schedule without financial compensation, eliciting widespread dissatisfaction among employees. According to an email sent to university staff by Brian MacDougall, vice president for planning and administration, as of 1 June AUC staff working hours will be extended [...]
Continue reading...Family Transport blames AUC for shortcomings
10. May 2010
By Farah Yousry The administration’s cancellation of designated bus routes and issuing bus tickets are to blame for Family Transport’s deteriorating services, said company chairman Emad Iskander. “People always blame Family Transport for problems concerning bus schedules, cancelation of routes and pick-up points,” said Iskander. “They disregard the fact that we just operate according to [...]
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