AN EXTRAORDINARY DAY AT THE EGYPTIAN NATIONAL ARCHIVES
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ARCE Fellow Irfana Hashmi Reflects on Salvaging Egypt's Treasured Manuscripts from the Fire  | | Rescued books awaiting transfer to the national library |
On an 'anything but normal' work day, I went to the Egyptian National Archives where I found the remains of thousands of manuscripts, books and maps from the Institut d'Égypte laid across its front lawns, in pick-up trucks double-parked on the Corniche el-Nil Road, and on the floor of the lobby of the archives.
When I entered the building, I knew that I would not conduct research that day, not after seeing the activities downstairs. It was another exceptional day in Cairo, like many others preceding it, during my fellowship tenure in Egypt. Read Irfana's reflections >>
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FRESH FROM THE 63rd ARCE ANNUAL MEETING
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Providence, the 'Creative Capital' Opens its Doors and Museums to ARCE
 | | The Brown Connection from left: Drs. Susan and Jim Allen with Dr. Laurel Bestock |
Having just returned to San Antonio and Cairo from the 63rd Annual Meeting in historic Providence, Rhode Island, ARCE would like to thank all those who made this year's meeting memorable. From the 120 speakers who presented their latest research and the fabulous crew of veteran and student volunteers to co-host Brown University and the scrumptious reception hosted at the Rhode Island School of Design Museum - the 2012 ARCE Annual Meeting delivered something for everyone. Read about this year's Best Student Paper winners >>
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ACKNOWLEDGING OUR EGYPTIAN PARTNERS
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Affiliate Scholars and Ministry Officials Central to the Success of the ARCE Fellowship Program
 | | Mme. Amira Khattab and Dr. Hassanein Rabea thank affiliate scholars for their service to ARCE fellows |
Acknowledging the tremendous support for the ARCE fellowship program by Egyptian scholars and institutions, ARCE hosted a special reception on April 5th to honor the Egyptian Affiliate Scholars and senior officials from the National Archives and Library, the Egyptian Museum, the Ministry of Higher Education, and the Ministry of Antiquities who work closely with the Fellowship Program.
Find out more about this event >>
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