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The American Research Center in Egypt - Chicago Chapter
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Who We Are
The Chicago (Illinois) chapter of the American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) was founded in 2006. ARCE’s mission is “to support research on all aspects of Egyptian history and culture; to protect, preserve and promote Egyptian cultural heritage; and to strengthen American-Egyptian cultural collaboration.” The Chicago chapter serves members in Illinois and beyond, and is among the largest and most active of any of the local chapters.
Since 2005, ARCE Chicago has presented a robust schedule of Egypt-related lectures and events to ARCE members and guests. Most of our meetings are held at the Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures (formerly the Oriental Institute) of the University of Chicago, with many presented in a hybrid format to accommodate a growing audience from outside the Chicago area. The Chapter provides a forum for speakers from around the globe to share new insights into ancient Nile Valley cultures. ARCE Chicago also supports emerging scholars through the annual Robert Andresen Graduate Student Symposium, which invites students to preview their research papers for ARCE’s annual meeting and to receive financial support for expenses associated with attending it. The Chapter is overseen by a Board that is elected annually.
The Chicago chapter is very fortunate to be able to collaborate with The Art Institute of Chicago, the University of Chicago, and the Field Museum, all of which have significant Egyptian collections.
A list of our chapter’s programs can be found below. Stay informed about upcoming ARCE Chicago events by signing up for our twice-monthly mailing list.
Events
ARCE Chicago and ISAC
Colorful and Rare: Third Intermediate Period Coffins from Akhmim
Kea Johnston
Joint Postdoctoral Scholar at the Institute for Study of Ancient Cultures (ISAC) at the University of Chicago and the Field Museum
Saturday, September 7, 2024
at 5:00 PM CT
Register for the event
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In Person at ISAC, The Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures of the University of Chicago, 1155 E. 58th St. Chicago, IL 60637
and
streaming on Zoom
News and Updates
February 2023 - CHTII Grant – USAID and ARCE Collaboration
February 2023
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In February 2023, ARCE was awarded a grant by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), that builds on the Agency’s past investments at Khonsu Temple and the Pennsylvania Talatat Magazine in Karnak Temple in Luxor. This grant will also introduce some new and much-needed investment at the site of Abydos in Upper Egypt.
egypt in Chicago
Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures (ISAC)
Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures (ISAC)
Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures (ISAC)
Field Museum
Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures (ISAC)
Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures (ISAC)
