AUC Student Activism

1990s-2000: Final Documentary

During the late 1990-s throughout 2000, the students at the American University in Cairo were witnessing historical events change the lives of everyone in the Middle East. Consequently, they decided to be proactive and voice their concerns. While their demonstrations did not exactly change the world, they would leave a lasting impact on the history of the university.

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ANNC: In the midst of the violence across the Arab world during the 90’s throughout 2001, students at the American University in Cairo wanted their cries to be heard inside and outside the university walls.

SOT: Sara El-Khalili, Student journalist during the 1990’s: “They marched from the AUC downtown campus to the US embassy to Garden city, and that was the first time AUCians went outside their campus.”

ANNC: To listen to the full documentary, Attend the listening sessions at AUC's New Cairo campus on Sunday, May 16 and Wednesday, May 19 at 10 a.m., BEC building, room 1061.

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