Alumni Group Travels to Egypt

The first alumni trip abroad traveled to Egypt over the 2008-2009 winter break. From January 4th through the 17th, the group was able to enjoy the sights of the Egyptian cities of Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, Esna, Luxor and Sharm.

During their travels, they toured the Great Pyramids of Giza, the only present-day survivors of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, as well as the mysterious Sphinx and many ancient temples, including those of Ramses II, the complex of Amon-Ra at Karnak and the Temple of Queen Hatshipsut - Ancient Egypt's only female Pharaoh. They were also able to explore the ancient sights of the Roman Catacombs, Valley of the Kings and Queens and the recently discovered Roman Amphitheater. Additional places of more modern cultural interest were visited as well - a tour o Islamic Cairo thta included the exquisite Mohamed Ali Mosque as well as the ancient Citadel, the Khan El-Khalill Bazaar, reputed to be the largest bazaar in the Middle East and the Alexandria Library, one of the largest and most modern libraries in the world.

Alumni group in front of the Great Pyramids of Giza

More opportunities for alumni group programs and events such as this trip will be presented in the future so that those bonds of fellowship, professional association and university affiliation will continue to grow ever stronger.