American Research Center in Egypt

The American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) "is a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1948 by a consortium of educational and cultural institutions to support research on all aspects of Egyptian history and culture, foster broader knowledge among the general public, and strengthen American-Egyptian cultural ties.

"ARCE was formally established in Boston on May 14, 1948, at a meeting presided over by Harvard’s Edward W. Forbes and Archaeological Institute of America President Sterling Dow."

Sponsors
Accessed February 2011:


 * USAID
 * National Endowment for the Humanities
 * Council of American Overseas Research Centers
 * Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
 * Fisher Foundation
 * William P. McHugh Memorial Fund

Board of Governors
Accessed February 2011:


 * Emily Teeter, President (2009-2012) - Oriental Institute, University of Chicago
 * Sameh Iskander, Vice President (2009-2012) - New York University
 * Janet Irwine, Treasurer (2010-2011) - Accretive Solutions
 * Charles (Chuck) Frohlich, Assistant Treasurer (2010-2011)
 * Rachel Mauldin, Clerk (non-voting)(2010-2011) - ARCE
 * Kathlyn (Kara) Cooney (2009-2012) - University of California, Los Angeles
 * Marjorie Fisher (2010-2013) - University of Michigan
 * Sarah Harte (2009-2012)
 * Janet Johnson, RSM (2010-2013) - Oriental Institute, University of Chicago
 * Chris Karcher (2020-2011) -
 * Colleen Manassa, RSM (2009-2011) - Yale University
 * Rick Moran, Chapter Representative (2009-2012) - General Life Companies
 * David O'Connor (2009-2011) - New York University
 * Adela Oppenheim, RSM (2009-2012) - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
 * Nasser Rabbat (2009-2011) - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
 * Terry Rakolta (2010-2013)
 * Magda Saleh (2010-2011)
 * Raymond Smith (2010-2011) - Rothschild, Inc., Verizon Ventures

Contact
URL: http://arce.org

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