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Home   About DigiArts   Media arts   Music using technology   Regional networking   Training   UNESCO Digital Arts Award   Young Digital Creators		American University in Cairo  A.U.C  Ms. Samirah Alkassim, Assistant Professor Educational Institution The American University in Cairo was founded in 1919 by Americans devoted to education and service in the Middle East. For its first 27 years the university was shaped by its founding president, Dr. Charles A. Watson. He wanted to create an English-language university based on high standards of conduct and scholarship and to contribute to intellectual growth, discipline, and character of the future leaders of Egypt and the region. He also believed that such a university would greatly improve America's understanding of the area. The mission of the American University in Cairo (AUC) is to provide high quality educational opportunities to students from all segments of Egyptian society as well as from other countries, and to contribute to Egypt's cultural and intellectual life. The university offers programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels as well as an extensive continuing education program. The Department of Performing and Visual Arts The Department of Performing and Visual Arts at the American university of Cairo offers degrees in Art, Theatre, Music and Film. Website (URL) E-Mail salkasim@aucegypt.edu Phone (202) 794 2964 Fax (202) 765 7565 Street P.O. Box 2511, 113 Kasr El Aini City Cairo Country Egypt Contact Person Ms. Samirah Alkassim, Assistant Professor	Culture All Unesco Advanced Search Resources
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