The “Bilkent Sports Games” swimming competition, organized by the Physical Education and Sports Center, took place February 1. A total of 25 students participated in the event, which included women and men’s 25, 50 and 75m freestyle, 25m breaststroke and 25m backstroke. The top three swimmers of each category are[Read More…]
Name: Yiğitcan KaragözDepartment: CTIS How often do you exercise?I exercise three or four times a week. How has regular exercise affected your life?I am more punctual now, and I feel healthier, both physically and mentally. What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport or starting[Read More…]
Prof. Mithat Çoruh, former rector of Bilkent University and president of the Başkent University Board of Trustees, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. We wish to extend our condolences to the Çoruh family, his friends and the communities of Başkent University and Bilkent University.
Bilkent University has mobilized all of its resources in order to provide temporary shelter to earthquake victims. In the first stage, Bilkent quickly organized the Malatya school construction site and met the shelter needs of 150 earthquake victims, while Bilkent Erzurum school opened their doors to 35 others. The university[Read More…]
Electrical and Electronics Engineering senior student Elif Ahsen Çakmakci participated in relief efforts in the earthquake zone last week. Ahsen was a volunteer leader in the scouting branch of the Alpha Youth and Sports Club. Together with other leaders, she received search and rescue training from AFAD. On Tuesday, February[Read More…]
In these challenging times, the Psychological Counseling and Development Center, have decided to get together to share experiences, emotions, and thoughts. Thisis an open invitation to all our students who would like to attend. Date: Thursday, February 16 Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Place: H Building (H-332, H-333, H-334, H-335)
Red Crescent officials are on campus on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, for blood needs in earthquake zones. Those who want to give blood will first undergo a small examination by the Red Crescent medical team. Location: Main Campus Table D’hote RestaurantTime: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
According to information from the Faculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture, Bilkent student Tuba Alkan (IAED/I) went to Hatay on Monday, February 6, with the ANDA (Anda Kardeşe Vefa Derneği) Association teams as soon as she received news of the earthquake. Tuba told Bilkent News that she and her[Read More…]
Dr. Nedret Öztan, clinical psychologist, gave two seminars on “Psychological First Aid in Traumatic Experiences” in C-Block Auditorium. The first seminar, organized by the Psychological Counseling and Development Center, was held on Monday, February 13. C-Block Auditorium was filled with Bilkent faculty, students and guests. Dr. Öztan also met with[Read More…]
Trauma is an emotional or physical response to one or more harmful or life-threatening events or situations. It can have lasting negative effects on mental and physical health. Engaging in physical exercise is considered an empowering strategy to overcome the potentially negative and long-lasting effects of trauma. Exercise is important[Read More…]
