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Generalities Section Temporarily Closed to Public

The BA Generalities Section on B4 level will be closed to the public starting Tuesday, 26 May 2015 due to inventory procedures. The Section will open as soon as the inventory is completed. ...

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Children’s Library Summer Program 2015

The BA Children’s Library is organizing a summer program for ages 6–11, from 24 May to 10 September 2015. The program includes several workshops that will appeal to different tastes and age groups. The program includes activities for children and parents as well. Registration opens for each ...

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Child and Adolescent Creative Unit Summer Program 2015

The BA Child and Adolescent Creative Unit is organizing a summer program for ages 5–18. The program includes several workshops that will appeal to different tastes and age groups. Participants will be divided into different age groups. The 5–7 age group’s registration will be on Monday, 18 May ...

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Serageldin to Receive Honorary PhD from the American University in Beirut

Dr. Ismail Sergeldin, Director of the BA, will be awarded an honorary PhD in literature from the American University in Beirut during the university’s 164 th graduation ceremony, which will be held on Friday, 29 May 2015. This year, the university will honor both Dr. Ismail Serageldin and Director ...

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Manuscripts Museum’s Restoration Lab Wins Best Restoration Lab in Egypt Award

The BA Manuscripts Museum’s Restoration Lab has received the 2015 Best Restoration Lab in Egypt Award for its tangible efforts in restoring manuscripts and documents. The award is sponsored by ICOM Egypt, and the award ceremony will be held on Monday, 18 May 2015 at the National Museum of Egyptian ...

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