On Sunday, October 8, nearly 40 Bilkenters were ready at the starting line of the cycling tour, near the East Campus Sports Hall. They included Bilkenters of all ages as well as friends and guests. The two 5.5 km routes took competitors from East Campus to Main Campus. Students who[Read More…]
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“Sports as a Way of Life” Trekking
Nearly 20 individuals took part in the trekking activities held during the “Sports as a Way of Life” activity on October 7. The participants covered a distance of about five km, walking two laps around Bilkent Lake. Students who completed the event were given a GE250/251 score.
Faculty Promotions
Yasemin Afacan, faculty member in the Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design, was promoted to professor position on September 20, 2023. Eyüp Emre Berk, faculty member in the Department of Management, was promoted to professor position on September 20, 2023. Hüseyin Çağrı Sağlam, faculty member in the Department of[Read More…]
Academic Administrative Appointments
Asst. Prof. Ayşe Dicle Ergin was appointed as associate dean of the Faculty of Law, effective September 1, 2023. Asst. Prof. Seçil Gönültaş was appointed as assistant chair of the Department of Psychology, effective September 1, 2023. Asst. Prof. Burçin Kısacıkoğlu was appointed as assistant chair of the Department of[Read More…]
IEEE Bilişim Vadisi and Bosphorus Tour
The Bilkent IEEE student branch organized a tour with 86 students to “Bilişim Vadisi” in Kocaeli. Bilişim Vadisi was established in 2012 with the partnership of different institutions, such as TÜBİTAK in Kocaeli, and it hosts 272 high-technology companies with 3000 employers in total. The event started with a breakfast[Read More…]
Physics Graduate Appointed Head of Cavendish Laboratory at Cambridge
Mete Atatüre, a 1996 graduate of the Department of Physics, was appointed head of the Cavendish Laboratory, which is the Department of Physics at the University of Cambridge. The laboratory was opened in 1874. As of 2019, 30 Cavendish researchers have won Nobel prizes. Notable discoveries such as the electron,[Read More…]
Prof. M. Selim Aktürk Named 2023 INFORMS Fellow
Prof. M. Selim Aktürk has been named a 2023 fellow of INFORMS, the largest association for decision and data sciences. As one of the most prestigious honors in the operations research (OR) profession, INFORMS annually recognizes fellows for their outstanding lifetime accomplishments and contributions to operations research and analytics. The[Read More…]
The International Chronicles
BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/II) Name: Alhussain Raad Jassim Al-Badri Department: ME Country of Origin: Iraq What do you like best about Turkey? What I like most about Turkey is that it serves as a genuine meeting point of diverse cultures, boasting a rich historical legacy spanning millennia. I have[Read More…]
The Sporting Life
Name: Balakaan Başak Department: ECON How often do you exercise? I exercise four times a week. How has regular exercise affected your life? It allows me to relax after a tiring day at Bilkent. Due to the nature of climbing, this sport has been beneficial for my problem solving skills[Read More…]
Track and Field Throwing Event
The “Bilkent Sports Games” track and field throwing events, organized by the Physical Education and Sports Center, took place on September 27. A total of 10 students participated in the women and men’s competition categories. The names of the finishers with the four best throws in each category are listed[Read More…]