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The American University in Cairo
The Office of Student Development (OSD)
Achievements of Student Organizations
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Table of Contents
1. Activities of Student- Organized Conferences
2. Achievements of the Academic clubs during the Academic Year 11/12
3. Achievements of the Student Government (SG) during the Academic Year 11/12
4. Achievements of the Community Service Associations during the Academic Year 11/12
5. Achievements of the Cultural Clubs during the Academic Year 11/12
6. Achievements of the Graduate Associations during the Academic Year 11/12.
7. Student Development Special Projects 2011-2012.
8. The List of the Faculty Advisors
9. The Listing of Student Organizations.
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Section 1: Activities of Student- Organized Conferences, -Fall and Spring 2011/2012
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Activities of Student- Organized Conferences: 2011-2012
Conference Time Focal
Area
Faculty
Advisor
# of
Org
# of
Participant Conference Activities Opening
speaker
No of
attendees
Workshops and
Councils
12th
International
Conference on
Global Economy
(ICGE)
March
30th
To
April 3rd
to 5th
Economy Dr. Hamed
Shamma
100 490 Soft Opening
Saturday Sessions
Junior Council
ICGE Seminar
ICGE lecture
Sports Day
Educational Forum of
Money Experts Club
Training Session
Mr. Mohamed
Afify (General
Manager
Animation
Advertising)
Amb. Gamal
Bayoumy
(Former Assistant
Minister of Foreign
Affairs and
Secretary General
of the General
Secretariat of
Egyptian European
Association
Agreement)
700 Seven Councils:
- Council on Arts
&Advertising
- Council of Swaying
Minds (CSM)
- Marketing & Public
Relations (MPR)
- Market Research
Council(MRC)
- Business Crisis
Simulation (BCS)
- Stock Market
Simulation(SMS)
- Investment
&Commercial
Banking Simulation
(ICBS
16th
International
Student
Leadership
conference
(ISLC)
March
10th
Leadership
Dr.
Naguib
Abou Zeid
50 150
Soft opening
Saturday Sessions
Trainings
Sport day
ISLC reunion
Dr. Tommy Weir
600 Seven Council :
- Business Workshop
- Creativity &
Innovation
- Culture Workshop
- Juniors Workshop
- Media Workshop
- Politics Workshop
- Psychology
Workshop
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Conference
Time Focal
Area
Faculty
Advisor
# of
Org
# of
Participant Conference Activities Opening
speaker
No of
attendees
Workshops and
Councils
21th
Cairo
International
Model Arab
League
(CIMAL)
April 28th
,
2012
Politics Dr. Maye
Kassem
69 300 Saturday Sessions
Research Conference
Junior council
Football Tournament
Awareness Programs
Development Programs
Stand Up Comedy charity
event
MAL Research
Conference
Mrs. Laila Negm
&
Dr. Mohamed
Abou Hamed
1000 Four Councils:
- Arab Court of Human
Rights
- Arab Foreign
Ministers
- Israel Affairs
Council
- World Economic
Forum on the Middle
East
21st Cairo
International
Model United
Nations
(CIMUN)
March
12st- 16
th
Politics Dr. Maye
Kassem
90 350 Soft Opening
Saturday Training
Sessions
Int’l MUN Conference in
the USA
Newsletter “ Vanguard”
Junior CIMUN
Outstanding delegation
award
Mr. Hisham
Kassem, the VP of
the National
Endowments of
Democracy
1000 Six Main Councils:
- Commission of
Human Rights
- Criminal Justice
- International Court of
Justice
- De-colonization
Committee
- World Bank
- Security Council
Model African
Union MAU
March
10th
, 2012
Political Dr. David
Blanks
10 38 Soft opening
African Day
Conference
500 Three Council
- African Court of
Justice
- Peace and Security
Council
- Economic, Social and
Cultural Council
AIESEC
May 4th
June 2nd
Leadership
Dr. Tolba 20 50 National training
conference
Leadership workshops
Alumni Gathering
Awards Ceremony
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Conference Time Focal
Area
Faculty
Advisor
# of
Org
# of
Participant Conference Activities Opening
speaker
No of
attendees
Workshops and
Councils
Model Council
of Ministries
May 4th
&
May 10th
,
2012
Political OSD staff 50 150 MCM Lecture
Talk show with the
prominent Muslim
Brotherhood figure,
Mr. Khairat El
Shater
Soft Opening
Mr. Hisham El
Gakh & Amr El-
Leaithy
500 Four Councils :
- Ministry of Industry
and Foreign Trade
- Ministry of Media
- Ministry of Foreign
Affairs
Model Business
Association
(MBA)
April 26th
to 29th
,
2012
Business
and
Leadership
Dr. Ahmed
Tolba
10 150 - Conference session
- Outing
- Omar Khairt
concert
- Trip to business
school in UCLA
Dr. Ahmed Tolba,
Resala NGO
150 Three Councils:
- Finance Council
- Marking
- Management : HR&
OB
- Business simulations
SIFE
(Students in
Free Enterprise)
October
24th
, 2011
&
November
10th
, 2011
&
April
24th,
2012
Business
and
Leadership
Dr. Hamed
Shamma
Dr. Khalid
Samaha
Dr. Ahmed
Abdel
Meguid
30 60 - Opening
Ceremonies
- Community
Development
Concert
- SIFE Juniors
Conference
100 - SIFE Annual International
conference
Developer’s Inc March 5th
and 6th
,
2012
April 7th
to 9th
,
2012
Leadership Dr. Mona
Amer
25 50 Soft opening
Imitative campaign
Heya campaign
Ebneyah project
TED x AUC
Conference
International Arab
Summit conference
1000 Developers Inc organized
more than 10 student
leadership training for student
organizations.
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Section 2: Achievements of the Academic clubs during the Academic Year 11/12
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Activities for the Academic Clubs 2011-2012
Clubs Focus Area Faculty Advisor Affiliation Activities : Lectures, Training, and others
Accounting Link Club Accounting Dr. Khalid Samaha Business, Economics, and
Mass Com. Department Financial Analysis lecture
Accounting Simulation seminar
Architecture Association Engineering Dr. Naguib Abou Zeid Architecture Department Archi. Logo competition
Arch annual showcase student projects
Street construction design competition
Construction
Engineering Association
Construction
Engineering
Dr. Samer Ezzeldin
Dr. Naguib Abou Zeid
Construction Engineering
Department CEA conference
CEA lecture series
CEA field trip
CEA internship with CAPS
CEA student lounge
CEA magazine
Electronics Engineering
Association (EAA)
Electronics Dr. Aymnan El Ezabi Electronics Engineering
Department Welcome Annual Gathering
Internship for EEA students with CAPS
EEA student lounge
Internship seminar
Mass Comm. Association Mass comm. Dr. Sherine Fahmi Mass Communication
Department Meet The Faculty
MCA Movie Night
MCA newsletter ( per semester )
MCA charity event " Festival of Freedom"
Mechanical Engineering
Club (MEC)
Mechanical
Engineering
Dr. Hisham Hegazy Mechanical Engineering Internship with CAPS office for MENG students
CAPS workshop for MENG students
Mechanical engineering competition.
Psychology Club Psychology Dr. Nancy Peterson &
Dr. Mona Amer
Psychology Department Lectures Series
Movie Series
Psychology Conference / AUC- Ain Shams
Robotic Club
Computer
Science
Dr. Adel Awad
Physics Department
Robotic competition logo
Meet with the faculty
Robotic Club lounge
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Organization
Focus area
Faculty adviser
Affiliation
Activities : Lectures, Training, and others
Society of Physics
Students (SPS)
Physics Dr. Salah El Shiekh
Physics Department SPS science Play
SPS lecture series
Welcome Annual Gathering
SPS with Cairo Science Festival conference
Green Hands Club Environment Dr. Jerry W. Leach Center for American Studies
and Research The planting event for each student organization
Deposit Your Old Lecture Notes To Be Recycled
Earth Day event
Green Hands Festival
Green Hands school campaign
Petroleum Club Petroleum Dr. Ali Baker Engineering Department Petroleum Club lecture series with CAPS
Petroleum Club student lounge
Petroleum Club meet with faculty
Petroleum Club welcome week.
Trigger Your Mind Scientific
Thinking
Dr. Hoda Mostafa
Philosophy Department Scientific Thinking lecture series
Debate
Sustainability projects “ recycling, plant projects
Microsoft Student
Partners MSP
Computer
science
Dr. Awad Khalil Computer Science
Department Computer science workshop series
Real Life computer sessions
Sport day
Astronomy Club Physics Dr. Alaa Ibrahim Physics Department Day Desert Trip
School Program
Bi-weekly stargazing sessions
A sand boarding trip
Biology Club Biology Dr. Bishoy Hanna
Biology Department Biology newsletter
Finance and Investment
Club
Dr. Khalid Samaha Business FIC Newsletter spring & Fall
FIC/ ICGE conference
FIC conference
FIC lecture series
Corporate Governance
Club
Business Dr. Ahmed Abdel
Meguid
Business Department Third Annual Corporate Governance Conference
Corporate Governance club lecture with CAPS
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Section 3: Achievements of the Student Government (SG) during the Academic Year 11/12
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Student Development Student Government Activities 2011-2012
Event Time Held Objective Organizer # of Participants
Annual Student
Leadership Retreat
July 9th
The retreat is administered by a professional training company
and tailored to meet the needs of diverse student organizations
existent on campus.
OSD Staff &
Professional
Training
Agency
76 Students leaders
from the SU and
Conferences and
Clubs
Egyptian Student Unions
Forum
August 26-29 A forum organized by the AUC Student Union; during which
13 Egyptian universities discussed their plans, goals and
challenges and voted on establishing a nation-wide Student
Union. The closing ceremony hosted two of the presidential
candidates; Mr. Abdel Moneim Abul Fettouh and Mr.
Hamdein Sabahy.
OSD and the
Student Union
350 Students from
various Egyptian
Universities, professors
and media figures.
First Year Experience;
Activities Fair
Fall 2011 Coordinate with the FYE staff the orientation to welcome new
undergraduate students and their parents during the fall
activities fair
Student
organizations
More than 52 Student
Organizations were
presented in the Fair
Student Activities
Recruitment Week
September 18-
22
Each year, both returning and newly established student
organizations, engage is a week-long fair, aiming to acquaint
students with their activities and recruit new members
Student
organizations
More than 52 Student
Organizations were
presented in the Fair
Student Senate Elections September 23rd
An annual event where student new senators representing
different constituencies are elected
Student
Judicial Board
AUC student body
Selected Student Leaders
Join ASGA
September 29
– October 2,
Students from the SU high board as well as academic clubs,
community service, conferences, and senate attended the
annual American Student Government Association (ASGA)
conference in Washington D.C. ASGA is one of the largest
student government conferences in America where students
learn the "best practices" that could dramatically improve the
student government in their campus through attending sessions
and interacting with peers and advisors.
A committee
comprised of
OSD, SU,
With the
assistance of
faculty advisors,
interviewed
and selected
applicants
during summer
12 student leaders
representing various
disciplines
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Event Time Held Objective Organizer # of Participants
The Constitution
Formation Committee
September 25th
A sub-committee under the Student Senate, that was
established to help draft and review a new constitution for the
General Assembly, in accordance with AUC’s new “Freedom
of Expression Policy”
Student Senate,
Student Union
and Student
Judicial Board,
& OSD staff
12 members
Political Awareness
Campaign
October 16-20 An awareness campaign during which representatives from
different political parties were invited to debate, in an attempt
to raise awareness among the AUC community vis a vis the
political environment in Egypt
SU & OSD AUC Community
“Echo” Talk Show October 20th
Echo, a PR project under the SU held an intriguing talk show,
with the controversial financial figure Mr. Ahmed Al Rayan.
Mr. Rayan had just been released from prison earlier this year
SU & OSD AUC Community
Student Leadership
Training
October 22nd A day long training module, designed to introduce students to
various techniques of event management as well as acquainting
them with AUC new campus arrangements
OSD &
Professional
Training
Company
120 Students
SU-Vaccsera, Blood
Donation Campaign
October 26th
-
31st
A blood donation campaign organized by the SU, in
collaboration with the Egyptian Ministry of Health M.O.H.,
Vaccesera Labs and the AUC Clinic to help relief protestors
and patients injured as a result of clashes in Tahrir. A blood
bank was established and stationed at the AUC Medical
Services Unit throughout the campaign week.
SU, AUC
Clinic, MOH
and Vaccsera
AUC Community
Student Judicial Board
Nomination,
Examination, Elections
and Candidates’
Orientation
October 23rd
-
November 17th
A strenuous three-week process during which new SJB
nomination, orientation and elections are held. Eligible
candidates sat for an exam on the constitution and were
trained to understand, uphold and apply AUC’s various
policies.
Old SJB board,
OSD and
Security Office
AUC Student Body
Open Air Movie Night
October 27h
A series of open-air movie nights, organized by the SU in the
University Garden. Popcorn and soft drinks were offered to
the audience who enjoyed the movie in an unorthodox setting.
The SU &
OSD
AUC Community
13
Event Time Held Objective Organizer # of Participants
The SU Parade November 6th
-
11th
The SU Parade is a festivity that aimed at uniting student clubs
and activities in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the
Student Union. The event was cancelled last minute due to
clashes in Tahrir.
The SU &
OSD
AUC Community
“My Turn” School
Project
Launched,
Nov 20th
–
Ended: End of
academic year
A project organized by the SU, Development and Awareness
Committee, that aims at developing the skills of school-level
students through sessions and trainings on leadership,
communication skills, time management skills, and creativity.
SU, as well as
"WellSpring" &
"Developers
inc." training
co.
AUC Community
Salalem Band December 12 A mini PR campaign organized by the SU, during which a
popular band “Salalem” played contemporary Egyptian songs
during the assembly
OSD & SU AUC Community
Student Constitution
Referendum
December 15th
A referendum on the AUC Students’ Constitution was held,
to replace the constitution of 2004 with the new constitution
drafted by the new SG. The referendum resulted in the
passing of the current constitution of 2011
Student
Judicial Board,
Student Senate,
SU, OSD &
AUC Security
Office
AUC Student Body
Graduation-related
activities
Dec 11th
2011-
Feb 15th
2012
During this period, the OSD is engaged in various in a number
of graduation-related activities, starting with sending
announcements, forming committees and select winners of
Awards; such as Nadia Younis, Mahallawi, and the PA Cup.
OSD, SU,
faculty advisors,
and other
offices
UG Graduating Class
Graduation Speech Dec 20th
2011-
Feb 10th
2012
A strenuous and long process during which the OSD receives
and tabulates graduation speech entries, then coordinate
selection of the five top winners with the SU president. A
committee comprised of the Associate Dean of Students, a
representative of the Faculty Senate for Student Affairs,
professional OSD staff and a student representative interview
the five semi-finalists and choose the final graduation speech
winner. The final process ends by editing and proof-reading
the speech and training the winner on timing and speech
delivery techniques.
OSD, SU
president and
Faculty Senate
representative
for Student
Affairs
UG Graduating Class
14
Event Time Held Objective Organizer # of Participants
Graduation-related
activities (Group photo)
Dec 9th
A day-long celebration usually held in the Library Garden,
during which members of the graduating class assemble to take
photos with their peers, families and friends. During the event,
important announcement related to graduation are also made
SU & OSD UG Graduating Class
Rock Sea Camp Training
& Student Retreat
December
22nd
-26th
Four-day training held in Rock Sea Camp, near Nuwaibaa,
South of Sinai www.rocksea.net. The training provided
participants with communication and negotiation skills through
a game called “World Trade Bank”. Trainings for team
building and unity through games called “I think I build” were
also part of the training program.
OSD, as well as
Well Spring
Training
Agency and
two AUC
students.
32 Students from the
SU high board as well
as other committees
SU Cup Proposal Fall & Spring A proposal by the SU president, for a special Cup to be
presented during the undergraduate commencements. The
Cup is to be presented to outstanding members of the SG
from the three branched; SU, Student Senate and Student
Court, who were able to impact the AUC community while
striking a balance between their contribution to student
activities and academic excellence.
SU & OSD UG Graduating Class
International Training &
Student Retreat- Rome,
Italy
January 18-21,
2012
A two and a half days retreat in Rome-Italy, where students
were introduced to planning and problem solving techniques
through a 10-step Treasure Hunt game. During the hunt,
participants were free to select their route to collect as many
points as possible during a confined time span.
OSD Staff &
Professional
Training
Agency
12 Students from the
SU high board
First Year Experience;
Activities Fair
Spring 2012 Coordinate with the FYE staff the orientation to welcome new
undergraduate students and their parents during the spring
activities fair
Student
Organizations
More than 55 Student
Organizations were
presented in the Fair
Graduation-Related
Activities (Cap & Gown
Photo)
February 10th
A memorable celebration usually held in the Library Garden,
during which members of the graduating class assemble to take
photos in their Caps & Gowns.
SU & OSD UG Graduating Class
15
Event Time Held Objective Organizer # of Participants
Graduation-Related
Activities, Graduation
Issue, Fall 2011
February 16th
One of the most popular graduation rituals; is the graduation
issue. Copies of the graduation issues are compiled, printed
and sold to the graduating class by the SU on the graduation
day.
SU & OSD UG Graduating Class
Student Activities
Recruitment Week
February 12-
16, 2012
Returning and newly established organizations, engage in a
week-long fair to acquaint students with their activities and
recruit new members
Student
Organizations
More than 55 Student
Organizations were
presented in the Fair
SU Movie Night February 10th
A series of movie nights, organized by the SU. Star actor
Ahmed Ezz attended the premiere and interacted with the
audience through an interesting mini-talk show after the
screening.
The SU &
OSD
AUC Community
Press Board & Student
Senate Revisit Press
Board Laws
February 19th
A meeting to allocate semester budget for independent student
publications, introduce new Board members and revisit Press
Board laws and regulations. OSD and SU representative
attend Press Board meetings.
OSD, SJB,
Press Board &
Student Senate
Five Press Board
Members, Student
Senate Chair, OSD &
SU representative &
the SJB
Q&A Session Series February 22nd
A Q&A session featuring Mr. Moustafa el Naggar, MP
representing Nasr City directorate, on the Egyptian
Presidential Elections.
SU & OSD AUC community
Real Life Conference
Workshops and Training
Sessions.
March 1st
April 22
Real Life is a conference based-learning module with 10
councils, and four sessions sponsored by major companies.
Workshops and sessions aims at giving participants hand-on
practice and acquaints them with business practices in real life.
SU & OSD &
Professional
Companies in
various fields
120 students from
various majors and
university disciplines
Q&A Session Series March 6th
An awareness session hosting renowned psychiatrist Dr
Ahmed Okasha, to address the relationship between the
January 25th
revolution and physiology.
SU, Student
Conduct and
AUC Clinic
AUC community
Talent Show
Recruitment, Auditions
and Rounds
March 6th
–
April 5th
The Talent Show is an annual event organized and hosted by
the SU, PR committee where talents from the AUC, as well as
other participants get the chance to demonstrate their talents.
Teams and individual talents were judged by a panel of
professionals as well as votes of the audience.
SU, OSD & a
panel of
professional
artists
AUC community and
outside guests with
invitations
16
Event Time Held Objective Organizer # of Participants
SU Public Forum March 22nd
A public forum organized by the SU, where students from the
General Assembly got to discuss concerns and voice their
opinions freely, in an attempt to strengthen the ties between
the SU and the general assembly and clear any
misunderstandings or misconceptions.
SU & OSD AUC Community
Freezing of SU President March 25th
A Student Court decision has been made to freeze the SU
President after calling for a referendum. Freezing of the SU
President did not affect the SU activities, and all committees
were allowed to resume activities under the declared
constitution of 2011.
Student Senate
& Student
Court
AUC Community
Talent Show Event April 6th
This is the final event; where eligible teams and individual
talents get to present their artistic talents through an enthralling
stage performance. The first three winners receive valuable
monetary prizes.
SU, OSD and
AUC security
AUC community and
outside guests with
invitations
SU Referendum
April 19th
The Student Senate called upon the General Assembly to
either renew or withdraw the vote of confidence in the SU
president elect through a simple majority referendum,
organized and monitored by the Student Judicial Board. The
referendum resulted in renewal of the vote of confidence for
the SU president.
Student Senate,
Student Union
and Student
Court (SC) &
OSD staff
AUC Student Body
Real Life Conference
Closing
April 19-22 Real Life is a conference based-learning module with 10
councils, and four sessions sponsored by major companies. It
gives participants substantial opportunities to have resolutions
of participants' sponsored.
SU & OSD &
Professional
Companies in
professional
fields
120 students from
various majors and
university disciplines
Launch of the SU
Presidential Elections
Campaign
April 23rd
An awareness campaign that aims at acquainting the AUC
community with the selection criteria for the SU president
under the current student constitution, the steps of the
electoral processes as well as the background of the potential
candidates running for presidency and their vices.
SU, Student
Court & OSD
AUC Community
17
Event Time Held Objective Organizer # of Participants
SU Presidential Debate April 25th
A debate during which each presidential candidate tries to gain
support and rally maximum number of voters. During the
debate, candidates also get the chance to communicate with
the student body and discuss their plans and vision for the SU.
Presidential
Candidates,
under the
supervision of
the SC
AUC student body
SU Presidential Elections May 3rd
The SU Presidential Elections is held annually, during which
the student body gets to choose the candidate who is best able
to represents their vision, serve their purposes and voice their
concerns. Students are encouraged to cast their votes in an
electoral process that lasts all day long.
This year’s elections resulted in the victory of presidential
candidate; Mr. Taher Farghaly and his vice, Mr. Nezar Zanaty
Electoral
Commissioner,
SC, OSD and
AUC Security
& members of
SG
Graduation-related
activities (Group photo)
May 4th
A day-long celebration usually held in the Library Garden,
during which members of the graduating class assemble to take
photos with their peers, families and friends. During the event,
important announcement related to graduation are also made
SU & OSD UG Graduating Class
Graduation-related
Activities
May 10th
June
16th
2012
During this period, the OSD is engaged in various in a number
of graduation-related activities, starting with sending
announcements, forming committees and select winners of
Awards; such as Nadia Younis, Mahallawi, and the PA Cup.
OSD, SU,
faculty advisors,
and other
offices
UG Graduating Class
Student Awards
Ceremony (SAC)
May 10th
The Students Awards Ceremony is awarded each year to a
number of exceptional students with high GPAs, and made
significant contributions to a number of extracurricular
activities.
SU & OSD All students’
organizations
Introduction of the SU
Cup for Spring 2012
May 20th
The SU Cup was presented for the first time during the
undergraduate commencements to outstanding members of
the SG who were able to impact the AUC community while
striking a balance between their contribution to student
activities and academic excellence.
OSD, SU and
Faculty Senate
representative
for Student
Affairs
UG Graduating Class
18
Event Time Held Objective Organizer # of Participants
Graduation Speech May 27th
–
June 5th
A strenuous and long process during which the OSD receives
and tabulates graduation speech entries, then coordinate
selection of the five top winners with the SU president. A
committee interviews the five semi-finalists, and chooses the
final graduation speech winner. The final process is editing and
proof-reading of the speech and training the winner on timing
and speech delivery techniques.
OSD, SU
president and
Faculty Senate
representative
for Student
Affairs
UG Graduating Class
Graduation-Related
Activities (Cap & Gown
Photo)
June 4th
A memorable celebration usually held in the Library Garden,
during which members of the graduating class assemble to take
photos in their Caps & Gowns. Graduating students are
accompanied by their peers, families and friends
SU & OSD UG Graduating Class
Graduation-Related
Activities, Graduation
Issue, Spring 2012
June15th
One of the most popular graduation rituals; is the graduation
issue. Copies of the graduation issues are compiled, printed
and sold to the graduating class by the SU on the graduation
day.
SU & OSD UG Graduating Class
SU High Board,
Formation Recruitment
& Interviews
May-June As the new SU president elect assumes office in June 15th
2012, the processes of formation, selection and recruitment of
the high board begins. Committee chairs are interviewed and
trained by the new SU president in coordination with the
previous SU president and high board
SU, Old &
New Boards
SU high board,
committee heads and
members
Creation of the SU
Master Plan
June-July Together with his newly appointed high board and committee
chairs, the SU president works on designing a year-long plan
incorporating the work of all committees operating under the
SU
SU
SU high board,
committee heads and
members
SU “Ma2eda” Project July-August The “Ma2eda” is one of the SU’s community service projects,
during which daily Iftar is provided to over fasting Muslim, all
through the holy month of Ramadan
SU Members of the
outside community;
mostly needy families
and protestors in
Tahrir
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Achievements of the Student Projects Programs
During the Academic Year 2011- 2012
Committee Event Purpose # of Org. Date Comments
SU
Activities
Committee
Welcome Party
Entertaining students 50 October, 2011
The number of attendees was 2000.
Sumo Games Entertaining students 5 November, 2011 An assembly hour event
Soap Soccer Games Entertaining students 5 November, 2011
An assembly hour event
Salam Band Entertaining students 5 December, 2011
An assembly hour event
Talent Show Entertaining students 100 April, 2012
An assembly hour event
Carnival 2012
Entertaining students
160
May, 2012
Number of attendees was 4000 including
sponsors
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Committee Event Purpose # of
Org.
Date Comments
SU
Activities
Committee
Paris trip Service for all Students 4 Jan, 2012 26 Students with 2
Chaperons.
Rome trip
Service for all Students 4 Jan, 2012 32 Students with 2
Chaperons.
Lebanon trip Service for all Students 2 Jan, 2012 17 Students with one
Chaperon.
SU-Retreat ( Rome ) SU High Board only 4 Jan, 2012 8 Students with one
Chaperon.
El-Gouna trip Service for all Students 2 April, 2012 25 Students with 2
Chaperons.
Sharm El- Shikh trip Service for all Students 2 April,2012 18 Students with 2
Chaperons.
Turkey trip Service for all Students 2 June, 2012 12 Students with one
Chaperon.
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Committee Event Purpose Org Date Comments
SU Service
Committee
Welcome Month:
o Welcome Pack
o Book Fair
The main objective was
to gather many services
in one place and during
the same period.
10 September, 2011 - One of the achievements was
providing the international
students, with the service at the
dorms.
-The book fair sold used books,
which were available with a 40%
discount
Novel Fair Getting novels at
a lower price.
20 Mar 11th
, 2012 The fair exhibited a collection of
different categories: fiction,
romance, history, and many
others.
Congrats :
o Year Book
o Group Photo
Serve all senior grad
students
10 June, 2012 - Offered 350 copies of the
graduation issue for sale.
- Number of attendees 2000
students with their families
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Committee Activity Purpose Org Time Comments
SU Service
Committee
SU Market
Offering subsidized food
items to all AUC,
students, faculty & staff.
20 All year - All the market items were
available through credible
suppliers. The subsidy reached
50% in some items, and others
were distributed for free.
- Seyami food was offered in the
SU Market in order to serve
Christian students during their
fasting period.
- Fresh fruits were made
available in the SU Market
SU Café Offering subsidized food
items to all AUC,
students, faculty & staff.
5 All year - All the SU Cafe items such as
fresh juices Crepes and Waffles
were available in the SU Café.
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Section 4: Achievements of the Community Service Associations during the Academic Year 11/12:
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Project/Event
Time Held / Location
Description
Objective
Outcome
Basaisa Day
April (2 day exhibition)
An exhibition of
volunteer work of
many NGOs from all
over the country. This
year some
performances were
added by the AUC
folklore group and a
Tanoura show to give
the taste of the
Egyptian culture
Encouraging AUC
students to be active
members in the
community by giving
them the chance to
network and learn
from other
organizations.
AUC students could
serve as a model for
youth serving the
community
Enhancing students'
interest in community
service and
networking with
NGOs working in
different fields.
Village Library
(two villages)
Throughout the year
Collecting books from
AUC community and
donating them to an
NGO.
Engaging students in
community service
activities.
Enlightening the
underprivileged
groups that cannot
have access to a
library.
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Student
Organization
Focal Area
Events/Projects
Comments
Partners
Faculty
Advisor
1- Alashanek
Ya Balady
(AYB)
Community
Development in
Ain El Seera
Outreach Activities
Micro-credit, literacy classes, computer sessions, youth
development, language development, employment program ,
educational program, English classes, as well as research and
development program
Alashanek ya
Balady for
Sustainable
Development
NGO
&
Dr. Steve
Moore
Fun Day
Inviting children from Ain El Seera to spend the day at Fostat
garden to play games.
“Tamween”
Packing”
Collecting donations for Ramadan tamween pack to distribute them
in Ain El Seera
Zoom out campaign
The campaign covered the need for zooming out the details and look
at the big picture, taking AUC social work in and Ein el Seera as an
example.
Meat campaign Collecting donations Before Eid to buy meat for the most
underprivileged families of Ain El-Sira who cannot afford it.
Trainings General ethics training by Dr. Sherif Abdel Azeem;
Leadership training by Shady Neim; training on how to make a
successful campaign and how to introduce the culture of Ain El Seera
to new AYB members
Annual Ceremony
A large scale event featuring West el Balad musical band to
celebrate achievements of the year .
Annual Ceremony
Celebrating the achievements of the year featuring el leila el kebira
marionette show and Eskendrela band.
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Student
Organization
Focal Area
Events/Projects
Comments
Partners
Faculty
Advisor
Glow
Children with
Disabilities
Glow camp
Glow organized its annual camp at the Desert Development Center.
The aim of this camp is to develop the skills of Glow members Trainings, activities and discussions are delivered in this camp to
enhance the leadership skills of the members.
Different NGOs in
Imbaba
associate
director,
community
service
program
Trainings
Leadership trainings
Interviewing skills training
Communication and networking training
Pro-activity training
Fundraising training
Meat Campaign Joint campaign between Resala, Help club, and Glow to collect
money and buy meat in Eid for underprivileged families
Mobile Clinic
campaign
Blood donation from all AUC community
Resala
Helping the needy
Meat Campaign
Joint campaign between Resala, Help club, and Glow to collect
money and buy meat in Eid for underprivileged families
Resala NGO
Dr. Sherif
Abd El
Azeem Resala's New
Initiative “Ebdaa”
Resala is taking the initiative to start changing our community for a
better Egypt. The campaign slogan is "Change and be changed"
Resala Fun day Resala invited the kids of Dweiqa for a fun day at AUC new campus.
The kids enjoyed music, food, games, and lots of activities.
Brand Yourself
Conference
A two-day conference that aims to cover the most aspects
related to Human resources. It provides students with all the
needed knowledge to be qualified enough to hunt the
prospective jobs they are seeking for summer and seasonal
work.
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Student
Organization
Focal
Area
Events/Projects
Comments
Partners
Faculty
Advisor
Volunteers in
Action (VIA)
Orphans in
Meet Okba
Outreach Activities
Micro projects to help orphans in Meet Okba
Weekly visits to orphanages.
Orphanages
in Meet
Okba
Dr. Dina
Rateb
Clothes Campaign.
Collecting old clothes from AUC community to be donated to the poor
Iftar to Go
The idea of the project is to deliver food to underprivileged people in
different districts during Ramadan
Orphanage Visits Weekly visits to help paint a smile on orphans’ faces.
"Tagheez Arayes"
Campaign
Collecting donations to buy house appliances for the orphans that are
getting married.
Painting an orphanage The idea of the campaign was to demonstrate how charity could define fun by
painting an orphanage in El Haram district and providing the orphans with what
they need in terms of beds, mattresses, books, medicine or any other
requirements they lack.
Annual Concert A fundraising event to raise awareness among students about VIA activities and
to encourage students to join the club. The event featured Eskenderela band and
others.
Children’s Day
Invite Meet Okba orphans on a fun day in AUC.
Children's Iftar
Inviting orphans in Ramadan to have iftar.
- Orphan Wedding
Wedding for orphans brides and grooms . This year the wedding was at
the AUC new campus.
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Student
Organization
Focal
Area
Events/Projects
Comments
Partners
Faculty
Advisor
Help
Development
in Masr El
Qadima
Outreach Activities.
- Micro projects planning and financing for micro businesses in Masr el
Adima
El Khadamat
NGO
Dr. Safwan
Khedr
Annual Reception.
To raise awareness among students about the Help club activities and to
encourage students to join the club. A comic event to raise awareness
about contemporary issues and essential morals
Children Program
(Boys and Girls).
-Weekly sessions for Masr el Adima youth to teach them morals and
Quran. Fun days for Masr El Qadima children.
English program (girls)
Provides weekly English language sessions for Masr el Adima youth to enrich
their English language
Computer program Train Masr el Adima university students and graduates to apply for ICDL test
Somalia campaign
Raise awareness about the famine in Somalia and fundraised to drill a water
well in Somalia
Meat campaign
Raise donations from the AUC community to buy cattle for the poor in Masr el
Adima (6 cows and 2 sheep)
Syria campaign
Raise awareness about massacres taking place in Syria by organizing an
awareness concert and collecting donations for the cause
Up campaign
Awareness project to encourage positive thinking, smiling, respect and
dreaming BIG
Marriage program Collect donations and fundraise to help Masr el Adima orphans to get married
“Gamdin we Mosh
Arfin” campaign
Raise awareness about the Arab culture and how it served humanity in order to
look for a better future
Rahman Delivery
- Daily delivery of food to poor people in Ramadan.
The Beacon
- A newsletter issued every semester to connect the club with the rest of
the AUC community.
Annual concert Celebrating the achievements of the year
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Student
Organization
Focal
Area
Events/Projects
Comments
Partners
Faculty
Advisor
Hand in Hand
(HIH)
The Elderly
Outreach Activities
Weekly visits to elderly homes
Home Building roofs to homes in Qalubia.
A number of
elderly
homes
Associate
Dir. for the
Community
Service
Programs.
Donation campaign
Collect donations through the year to provide services to the elders.
Maedat El Rahman
Collect food for the poor in Ramadan.
Iftar Day
Invite the elders for iftar in Ramadan.
Annual Concert A large scale concert by prominent pianist Omar Khyrat to motivate the
members of the club
Entertainment
Dodge ball and Angry birds to entertain AUC students and
promote the image of the club
Crew welcome party
Mother’s Day Bring around 100 elders from different elderly homes to spend the day at AUC
and enjoy some entertaining shows.
30
Student
Organization
Focal
Area
Events/Projects
Comments
Partners
Faculty
Advisor
Women
Empowerment
Women Issues
Debate Night The debate was discussing the following topics:
The effect of the Arab Spring on the status of women in the Arab
world: To the better or to the worse?
Sexual harassment: Who is to blame?
Veil and discrimination: to which extent is there discrimination
surrounding the veil in Egypt
A number of
NGOs that
work in
women field
Associate Director
for Community
Service program
.
Film Festival The film festival was featuring the following movies:
Miss Representation(USA)
Like a Bird in a Cage (Turkey)
I... am a Woman (Pakistan)
Women in the Wings
Nightmare in Dreamland Ordeals of Ethiopian Women in the
Middle East (Dubai)
Student Action
for Refugees
(STAR)
Supporting
Refugees
Outreach activities
Teaching refugees music, English and Arabic.
NGOs that
work with
Refugees
Dr. Ibrahim
Azzam
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Section 5: Achievements of the Cultural Clubs during the Academic Year 11/12:
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Achievements of Cultural Programs
During the Academic Year 2011- 2012 Event Name Description Audience Date Comments
July-August ‘11
Folklore Trip to Spain Folklore & Music Groups participated
in an international folklore festival
targeting local and international
audiences around different parts of
Northern Spain. The group mainly
visited 3 major cities in Spain and some
surrounding cities.
5,000 July 5th-July 26th
‘11
A local and international folk dance festival organized by the
international organization for arts, Music & folklore CIOFF
Under the UNESCO. The festivals aim at promoting cultural
understanding among nations through arts and music.
September ‘11
Event Name Description Audience Date Comments
Folklore Group in
Dorms Welcome Party
Folklore Group & Music Group
performed at the welcome party for all
dorms residents at AUC New Campus
Multi Purpose Room
300 Sept. 7, ‘11 Folklore group performed on Egyptian cultural
night/welcome party for current and new local and
international students residing in the New Campus Dorms
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October ‘11
Event Name Description Audience Date Comments
Communication Taboos
Session
Beyond Borders Club held their first
session of the year. This is one in a
series of sessions aimed at decreasing
cultural gaps through communications.
Many AUC students joined in an open
discussion about communication
taboos and their variety across cultures.
100 Oct. 12, 2011 The event which took place in Mansour Hall was the first of
its kind and widely appreciated by students from different
backgrounds, Egyptian and international.
El-Mouled Perhaps the most widespread event of
the year, the Theater & Film Club held
an authentic Egyptian Mouled on AUC
grounds. Ticketed event was attended
by AUC students, staff, their families;
students from other universities and
others from the public.
2300 Oct. 13, 2011 The event set up in the AUC garden area received wide media
coverage from Egyptian and Arab television and print media.
Ministry of Defence Art
Exhibition
The Egyptian Ministry of Defence
organized an art exhibition for students
from all universities around Egypt to
display their art works with National
Egyptian theme on the occasion of the
national holiday of October 6.
1000 Oct. 22 to Oct. 28,
2011
This exhibition took place in the indoor space of the October
6 Panorama venue in Cairo. Exhibition was attended by the
public.
Egyptian Halloween Egyptology Club held the first ever
Egyptian themed Halloween event. The
event included ancient Egyptian games,
guests dressed in Ancient Egyptian
themed costumes and Egyptian snacks
and entertainment.
40 Oct. 27, 2011 The event was held in the AUC Zamalek dorms and was open
to all AUC community and their families and friends.
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Event Name Description Audience Date Comments
Writer’s Lecture-Guest
Ghada Abd-El-Al WTWN (AUC Creative Writing Club)
held their first lecture this year. The
lecture was by renowned bestseller
author, Ghada Abd-El Aal, author of
the book ‘Ayza Atgawez’ which was
turned into an Egyptian television
series.
100 Oct. 31, 2011 Event in Shafik Gabr Lecture Hall was attended my many
AUC students and staff.
Folklore Performance AUC Folklore group gave their first
live performance of the year
accompanied by live music of the AUC
Music group.
250 Oct. 31, 2011 AUC Folklore & Music Groups performed on AUC’s Malak
Gabr Theater with professional sound and lighting to an
audience of AUC community members, their families and
friends.
November ‘11
Event Name Description Audience Date Comments
Remembering Edward
Saeed
Al-Quds club held and event on the
occasion of Edward Saeed’s birthday.
The last interview with Edward Saeed
was screened followed by an open
discussion.
130 Nov. 2, 2011 Outside Mary Cross Lecture Hall, various memorabilia and
books about Edward Saeed were offered for sale.
Mildred Mortier
Lecture
The AUC Literature Club hosted a
lecture by Dr. Mildred Mortier. Dr.
Mortimer gave a lecture on "Assia
Djebar: Narrative unveiling" discussing
the analysis and criticism of several
works of Assia Djebar.
35 Nov. 17, 2011 Lecture which was held in English Department conference
room included AUC students and faculty.
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Event Name Description Audience Date Comments
Shakespeare Lecture Literature Club hosts Dr. Margaret
Litvin to speak about Shakespeare in
their second lecture of the year. The
lecture was followed by Q and A, then
a concluding speech.
30 Nov. 21, 2011 Dr. Margaret spoke about the role of Hamlet across the
decades and in different diasporas. She also discussed its
performance by different artists in
the Theatre and its role in the cinema.
Forum on Religion in
Egypt
Beyond Borders hold a first of its kind
open discussion about religion in
Egypt. Discussions included exchange
of ideas, perceptions and understanding
in addition to cross cultural mini
trainings.
100 Nov. 27, 2011 Event was attended mainly by students and moderated by the
club’s faculty adviser
January ‘12
Event Name Description Audience Date Comments
Marahaba Festival AUC Folklore Group gave a
performance on International Student
Affairs Marhaba event on an outdoor
stage. This event was created to
welcome new international students to
AUC campus and introduce them to
Egyptian culture.
200 Jan. 23, 2012 The event which included performances by the folklore group
was attended by international and Egyptian students and staff.
February ‘12
Event Name Description Audience Date Comments
Valentine’s Day Event Literature Club hold an event exploring
Valentine’s Day in literature and poetry
through recitals of existing works and
original works by students and faculty.
40 Feb. 15, 2012 This event attracted both students and faculty. Themed
around Valentine’s Day it included theme decorations and
foods.
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March ‘12
Event Name Description Audience Date Comments
Music Group Concert The AUC Music Group held their
Spring Concert this season again in Al-
Alfi Hall incorporating members of the
AUC Choral group.
200 March 5, 2012 The concert was very successful this time as the selection of
songs was varied and the quality of the performance and
sound was exceptional.
Arabic Play-Al-Haqiqa
2050 (The Truth 2050) Theater & Film Club showcase their
Arabic Play of the year.
600 (All 6
performances)
March 6, 7, & 8,
2012
The play performed in the Black Box Theater was sold out all
3 days, each day for 2 showings.
Dr. Harris Friedberg
Lecture Literature Club hosted Dr. Harris
Friedberg for a lecture
65 March 11, 2012 The lecture hosted Dr. Harris Friedberg who discussed works
of Keats.
SABEEL Opening SABEEL Club held their opening event
to introduce their club and competition
to a wide audience of AUC and non
AUC guests.
1000 March 25, 2012 Guest Speakers included Amr Khaled as well as others
April '12
Event Name Description Audience Date Comments
DJ Conference Musicana Club held their first event the
DJ Conference to introduce attendants to
the field of professional DJ thought a
session given by Ministry of Sound’s
Andy Woods
100 April 2, 2012 The event that was held in Moataz El-Alfi Hall was the first of
its kind. After the session the attendants joined for a brief
demonstration.
Various Cultural
Groups in International
Day
Cultural Groups Folklore, Salsa and Al-
Quds Club participate in this year’s
International Day with Egyptian
Folklore, Latin and Palestinian dabka
respectively.
1000 April 3, 2012 As usual International Day draws a audience of students,
faculty and staff. Egyptian Folklore group gave the finale
performance.
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Event Name Description Audience Date Comments
Palestinian Land Day Al-Quds Club celebrate the annual Land
Day with traditional stage performances,
poetry, dabka, crafts and traditional
foods.
800 April 19, 2012 The event which was held at Ewart Hall in AUC Tahrir
Campus was attended by the Palestinian Ambassador to
Cairo and featured renowned poet Tamim El-Barghouti
Lecture: Spring Hope-
Future Career in
Literature
The Literature Club hosts founders of
Diwan Bookshops and AUC Alumni
Hind & Nadia Wasef for a lecture on
careers and professional applications of
literature.
50 April 22, 2012 The lecture was very successful as it not only provided living
examples of applications of academic career but also a success
story of AUC and English Language Department alumni.
Folklore Group Spring
Performance
The AUC Folklore group gave their
Spring performance accompanied by the
AUC Music Group.
600 April 22, 2012 The performance held at the Bassily Auditorium hosted
families and friends of students, staff and faculty.
Lecture by Dr. Ragheb
El-Sergany
Serenity Society host guest speaker to
speak about the Secret of Happiness from
a spiritual perspective.
120 April 26 Event was attended by AUC students and staff.
Clash Of The Bands Musicana Club hold their major event of
the year. Performances are given by the
student group in addition to hosting
various local bands
800 April 28, 2012 Event was the first of its kind to bring together most notable
local contemporary Egyptian bands performing on one day.
Folklore Group in
Basaisa Day
AUC Folklore Group performed in
Basaisa Day. 500 April 29, 2012 Performances from remote regions of Egypt echoed the
varying NGO’s from all over Egypt.
May ‘12
Event Name Description Audience Date Comments
WTWN Book Launch WTWN Club hold their closing and
book launching ceremony where copies
of their book of collected student works
are distributed.
100 May 2, 2012 The event hosts Ms. Manal El-Mahdy founder of the
magazine Teen Stuff and various others.
Music Group in HR
Day
AUC celebrates Staff Service
Celebration Day with an all day event
featuring AUC Music Group. The
group performed musical pieces and
songs from Egyptian traditional and
contemporary heritage in addition to
various songs form the Arab region.
1000 May 22, 2012 Event was attended by all AUC staff.
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Section 6: Achievements of the Graduate Associations during the Academic Year 11/12:
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Activities of the Graduate Associations during 2011-2012 Association Event Purpose Date Comments
Law Student
Association LSA LSA lecture
LSA with CAPS office
organized a CV lecture for
political science students
Fall & Spring
Biotechnology
Association. The Cairo Opera House
Movie night
Biotechnology day
Meet with Faculty
Coordination with the
department to purchase a
camera for researching.
Provide graduate students the
chance to meet with faculty
outside the school to discuss
the Bio tech field in Egypt
after the revolution
Fall &
Spring
Bio tech. Association invited all Bio tech graduate
students to attend one of the most famous operas in
Egypt. Its Outings became one of the most important
events that graduate students look for.
Political Science
Graduate
Association PSGA
Thesis Workshop
Professional Portraits
Meet with faculty
Weekend Outing
Group Dinner
POLS Grad Student Thesis
Mixers
-PSGS events were a great
success with a large turnout
of both faculty and graduate
students.
Fall & Spring The OSD and CAPS office worked jointly to support
the PSGA..
Graduate Student
Associations
Organized the graduate
students orientation
Trip to Sharm Sheikh
“Amend the graduate students
constitution project”
The 1st Year book
Group gatherings
Meet with the dean of
graduates and AUC President
Pizza night
GSA is the graduate students
voice on campus; therefore,
the main objective of the
GSA is to represent, service ,
entertain and develop
graduate students
Fall & Spring
The GSA became the voice of the graduate students
on campus providing many services and activities
tailored to the needs of the graduate student
population. The GSA introduced amendments in the
constitution to ensure better representation of the
graduate students and GSA was part of the
Constitution Review Committee CRC
40
Association Event Purpose Date Comments
Black Student
Association Leadership Workshop
African Thanksgiving
Weekly discussion forum
Nouba Trip
The Black Student
Association (BSA) is a group
of graduate students aiming
to bring diversity awareness
to AUC through culture, art,
and awareness campaigns.
Fall & Spring There is a great deal of misconceptions in the
community regarding diversity issues. The work of
the Black student Association complements that of
other student organizations dealing with diversity
issues such as gender, age, etc.
Philosophy
Association Movie night
Pizaa night
Philosophy workshops
Building a sense of
community among graduate
students in addition to
addressing topics of interest
to them.
Fall & Spring The president of the Philosophy Association was the
president of the undergraduate Philosophy club. It is
great to see a student leader continue his initiative
after graduation through the activities of this
interesting graduate club.
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Section 7: Student Development Special Projects 2011-2012
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Event Time Held Objective # of Student
Organizers
# of Participants
Annual Student
Leadership Retreat
Fall & Spring Leadership training for the new members of SU and
Student organizations for the year 2011-2012 OSD Staff 76 Students leaders from
the SU and Conferences
and Clubs
Orientation
Programs (FYE)
Fall & Spring Coordinated with the FYE staff the orientation to
welcome new undergraduate students and their
parents during the activities fair
Student
organizations 850 new students & their
parents
Annual OSD
Student
Leadership
Training
AUC Policies and Procedures Training for preparing
the new campus arrangements OSD Staff &
student
organizations
120 Students
Student Elections Spring& Fall Elections of student body representatives of the following:
Student Judicial Board,
Student Union Presidential Elections,
Student Senate
Clubs& Conferences elections.
OSD Staff &
Student Court
members
All eligible students have
the right to vote and to
nominee themselves.
The
Undergraduate
Research
Conference
May Office of Student Development in coordination with
Department of Rhetoric & Composition organized the
annual undergraduate research conference.
Rhetoric &
Composition
Program & OSD
50 undergraduate students
Graduates &
Undergraduates
Commencement
Fall and Spring Collaborated in organizing the commencement with
other AUC offices. Handled the selection processes
of student speeches- Mahalawi award- Nadia Younis
award , SU Cup, Parent Association Cup.
OSD Staff 500 undergraduate students
and 400 Graduate Students
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Section 8: The List of the Faculty Advisors
44
8.1 The Faculty Advisors of the Student Conferences:
Organization Faculty Advisor Department Association Internationale des Étudiants en
Sciences Économiques et Commerciales (AIESEC)
Dr.Ahmed Tolba Department of Management
Cairo Model Arab League(CIMAL) Dr. Maye Kassem Department of Political Science
Cairo Model United Nations (CIMUN) Dr. Maye Kassem Department of Political Science
Entrepreneur Society (ES) Dr.Sherif Kammel Dean of the School Business
International Conference on Global Economy
(ICGE)
Dr. Hamed Shamma School of Business
Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) Dr. Ahmed Abdel Meguid, Dr. Khalid Samah, Dr.
Hamed Shamma
School of Business
International Student Leadership Conference
(ISLC)
Dr. Naguib Abou Zeid Department of Construction Engineering
Law Student Association Dr. Tanya Monforte Department of Law
MCM Dr. El Nour Political Science
Developer Inc Dr. Mona Amer Psychology Department
8.2 The Faculty Advisors of the Community Service Clubs:
Organization Faculty Advisor Department Anti Cancer Team Dr.Islam Azzam Department of Management
AYB Dr. Steven Moore SAP
Green Hands Dr.Salah El Haggar Department of Mechanical Engineering
Glow Dr. Ibrahim Hegazy Department of Management
Help Dr. Safwan Khedr Department of Construction and Architectural
Engineering
Hand In Hand Dr, Sohair Zada Department of Biology
Resala Dr. Sherif Abdel Azeem Department of Electronics Engineering
STAR Ms. Maissa Ayoub Center for Migration and Refugee Studies
Volunteers in Action Dr. Dina Rateb Department of Management
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8.3 The Faculty Advisors of the Academic Clubs:
Organization Faculty Advisor Department Accounting Link Dr. Khaled Samaha Department of Accounting
Astronomy Club Dr.Alaa Ibrahim SSE
Cairo Science Festival Dr. Alaa Ibrahim SSE
Construction Engineering Association(CEA) Dr. Ahmed Waly Department of Construction Engineering
Finance & Economics Club Dr. Jasmin Fouad Department of Management
Electronics Engineering Association (EEA) Dr. Karim Seddik Department of Electronics Engineering
Aquatarial Science Dr. Ali Hadi & Dr. Zienab Amin Math Department
Mass- Communication Association Dr.Sherine Fahmy(*) Department of Journalism and Mass
Communication
Petroleum & Energy Engineering Club Dr. Samir El Sayed Department of Petroleum Engineering
Psychology Club Dr.Mona Ammer Department of Sociology, Anthropology,
Psychology and Egyptology
Robotics Club Prof. Joshua Gluckman Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Society Of Physics Students (SPS) Dr. Mohammed Swillam Department of Physics
Architectural Engineering Dr. Magda Mostafa Architectural Engineering
8.4 The Faculty Advisors of the Special Interest Clubs:
Organization Faculty Advisor Department Arabic Literature Club Dr El Sayed Fadl Department of Arab and Islamic Civilizations
Al Quds Club Dr. Hanan Shahin RHET Department
Creative Writing Dr. Melanie Cartar RHET Department
Cultural Discovery club Dr. Nazek Nosseir SAP
Egyptology Club Dr. Mariam Ayad SAP
Italian Association (ITACA) Dr. Adel Beshay Department of Economics
Musica Dr. Nevine Alouba PVA
Beyond Borders OSD Associate Director OSD
Food & Culinary Arts Dr. Necla Demir Chemistry Department
Theatre Club Dr. Jeanne Arnold Department of Performing and Visual Arts
SABEEL Dr. Ali Darwish Electronics Engineering
Sala Fusion Club Dr. Denise Waszkoski RHET Department
Shutter Stopper ( photography) Dr. Omair Barkatulla Mass Communication Department
Literature Club Dr. Tahia Abdel Nasser English and Comparative Literature
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8.5 The Faculty Advisors of the Graduate Association:
Organization Faculty Advisor Department Black Student Association ( graduate Club) Ms. Amal Salah ISA
Graduate Student Association (GSA) ( graduate
Club)
Dr. Rabab El Mahdi Political Science
Bio Technology ( graduate Club) Dr. Asmaa Amleh Biology Department
Philosophy Club ( graduate Club) Dr. Kevin Rea Philosophy Department
Law Student Association (LSA) ( graduate Club) Dr. Thomas Skouteris Law Department
Political Graduate Student Association (PGSA) Dr. Ibrahim El Nour Political Science Department
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Section 9: The Listing of Student Organizations
48
9.1 The Updated list Student Organizations:
In order to access the updated list of active clubs, and associations, you may use this URL:
http://www.aucegypt.edu/studentlife/involve/org/Pages/Home.aspx. To get the latest updates regarding student events, you may use this URL
for the Student Digest: http://www.aucegypt.edu/studentlife/involve/Pages/digest.aspx
9.2 Conferences
Association Internationale des Étudiants en Sciences Économiques et Commerciales (AIESEC): An international, nonpolitical,
nonprofit, student- run, independent, educational foundation. AIESEC is a global network of 50,000 members across more than 107 countries
and territories at more than 1700 universities. AIESEC contributes to the community through youth exchange in order to develop individuals
who are committed to international cooperation and understanding.
Cairo Model Arab League(CIMAL): CIMAL offers a simulation of the league of Arab states to give students an insight into Arab regional
issues and the role of the Arab world in international affairs. CIMAL seeks to enhance mutual understanding among students of different
nationalities through programs such as the Euro-Arab Dialogue and the Arab-Arab Dialogue.
Cairo Model United Nations (CIMUN): CIMUN brings students from around the world together to simulate UN bodies and organizations.
The program provides students with debating and organization skills, as well as a better understanding of the way in which UN bodies
function.
Entrepreneur Society (ES): It organizes numerous workshops that help students attain the skills needed to meet the challenges of the
business world. One of the main events organized by the club is the business plan competition, during which students present and defend their
business proposals.
International Conference on Global Economy (ICGE): ICGE deals with one of modern life pillars; the economy. The conference offers
students from various majors an early sense of the market through practical experience
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International Student Leadership Conference (ISLC): ISLC is an annual conference that serves for a better Egypt and a better world. It is
a place where leadership is practiced through six different fields of life; business, culture, junior councils, media, politics and psychology.
ISLC is a process of seven to eight sessions followed by a four-day conference where participants are given the opportunity to debate
controversial issues and come up with applicable resolutions for the problems they tackled.
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE): SIFE is a global, non-profit, educational organization that aims to improve the quality of life and
standard of living around the world by teaching the principles and values of market economics.
9.3 Community Service:
Ashanek Ya Baladi: It is the community service project of the Student Union. It is focused on sustainable development of poor areas in Old
Cairo, particularly in Ain El Siera area.
Anti Cancer Team: The goal of the Anti-Cancer Team is to alleviate pain from the lives of Egyptian children suffering from cancer. It offers
psychological and moral support, emotional counseling, and organizes several charity events in order to generate funding for projects like
purchasing medicine, covering operation costs, and providing essential needs for the Cancer Institute.
Glow: the club aims at empowering youth through knowledge and character development.
Help Club: Generates charity, awareness, and entertainment to the needy by preparing and distributing food packages, leading awareness
campaigns, and organizing comedy shows that touch upon social issues of interest to the youth.
Hand In Hand: Supports the elderly in Egypt both financially and psychologically through visits and recreational activities, with a goal of
narrowing generation gaps by connecting the elderly with youth and children.
Resala: Works on touching the lives of unprivileged groups targeted by Resala NGO services through different developmental projects
STAR: It is committed to working with refugees to improve their lives in exile. The club promotes awareness of refugee rights, offers
English and Arabic classes to refugees in Egypt, and organizes art exhibitions.
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Volunteers in Action: One of the oldest and largest clubs at AUC, VIA’s major scope of work is to organize educational and recreational
events for orphans through programs such as holding literacy classes, helping residents of the Meet Okba district start up micro projects, and
distributing new clothes and food packages at orphanages and to poor families. Its latest project involved helping orphan brides furnish their
new homes.
9.4 Academic Clubs:
Accounting Link: The club’s primary goal is to promote accounting as a profession and to inform students about the avenues of opportunity
available by choosing an accounting career.
Astronomy Club: The club promotes space sciences through various activities.
Biology Club: This club gives students the chance to interact with the community through programs and generates awareness about career
opportunities and graduate studies in biology.
Construction Engineering Association(CEA): Enhances theory and practice for AUC engineering students by fostering contact with the
design and construction industry through arranging summer internship opportunities, facilitating visits to construction sites and helping
students attend national industry conferences.
Economics Club: Creates an interest in economics and related issues, brings students together with other students and faculty, and attracts
speakers to bring new insight in the field of economics to our students.
Electronics engineering Association (EEA): Provides services for electronics engineering students in all realms (academic, social, career
related, etc.).
Finance and Investment Club: Helps students acquire knowledge about banking, finance and investment topics. Many activities are offered
during the year including social events with the business community, various speakers, and an annual banquet.
Philosophy Club: Explores questions of philosophical significance within the AUC community by discussing relevant issues in the fields of
art, history, economics and political science. In the spirit of passion, members promote undergraduate-led discussions, as well as paper and
topic presentations.
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Psychology Club: The club shows students psychological applications to our everyday lives and provides detailed information about specific
topics in the field. Regular events include movie nights, speakers, and social gatherings.
Robotics Club: Provides a forum for learning about everything from hardware and electronics to fabricating parts and programming.
Members come from a variety of backgrounds and bring knowledge from their areas, all dedicated to the creation of working robots.
Society of Physics Students (SPS): Increases interaction between physics students, provides summer training and job opportunities, and
organizes lectures, debates and seminars. SPS’ main goal is to increase awareness of physics applications, concepts, and career possibilities
related to physics.
9.5 Cultural & Special Interest Clubs:
Arabic Literature Club: acquaints students with the beauty of the Arabic language through workshops, lectures, poetry nights and
competitions.
Al Quds Club: familiarize students with The Palestinian cause by supporting it in every way possible within the University’s policies and
regulations.
Creative Writing: Creative and expository Arabic writing- poems, short stories and critiques- has always been a primary means of
developing and promoting our cultural identity and heritage.
Cultural Discovery club: AUC established a Coptic study program in 2002,which the CDC builds upon by exploring the art, language, and
architecture through various : lectures, films, exhibitions, contests, workshops and field trips so that students have the chance to experience
the real flavor of the Coptic culture.
Egyptology Club: promotes knowledge of ancient Egyptian civilization and the appreciation of ancient Egypt through films, lectures, panel
discussions, and field trips.
Italian Association (ITACA): raises awareness of participants in the Italian culture and helps coordinate a small Italian community for
Italian students in Egypt.
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Musica: combines singing and dancing together in one performance to introduce different cultures. Students learn basic techniques of
dancing styles, advancing to developing interdisciplinary performances
Theatre Club: regularly produces mini-plays and participates in the National University Cultural Competitions.
15.6 Graduate Clubs:
Law Student Association: LSA aims at building an awareness regarding the value of the legal education . LSA works towards improving
student life, addressing student concerns, and acts as a liaison between the students, faculty, administration, and alumni.
Political Science Graduate Student Association Supporting political science graduate students academically, and providing a variety of political awareness programs for AUC students.
The Graduate Student Association: This is the representative student organization for all graduate students at AUC. Its primary focus is to
support all graduate students academically and socially through providing a variety of services, social activities and trainings that meet the
needs of the expanding graduate population at AUC.