Author: Bilkent News Editorial

New Book Published by Nil Tekgül

“Emotions in the Ottoman Empire: Politics, Society and Family in the Early Modern Era,” a new book by Dr. Nil Tekgül of the Department of History, is one of the first monograph-length studies to analyze emotions in the political, social and familial ties of the early modern Ottoman society. Published[Read More…]

25th Career Fair Begins

Bilkent University’s 25th Career Fair, organized by the Career and Alumni Office, will kick off soon. The fair, which will be held May 10 and 11, will give Bilkent students and graduates a chance to learn more about job opportunities and recruitment policies in sectors such as Defence & Space,[Read More…]

The International Chronicles

BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/I) Name: Hector Jardi Toledano Department: Economics Country of Origin: Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain What do you like best about Turkey?The people here are extremely welcoming and kindhearted. It’s incredible how Turkish people will help you anywhere, anytime without asking for compensation. They just want you to[Read More…]

A Conversation with Gülsin Onay

On April 18, Bilkent Art Society conducted an interview with state artist and piano virtuoso Gülsin Onay at the Bilkent Concert Hall. It was a conversation about Onay’s childhood, education, concerts, musical career and the great composers in her repertoire, namely Chopin, Beethoven, Debussy, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Haydn and Liszt.The event[Read More…]

The Sporting Life

Name: Sofiya Shchukina Department: COMD How often do you exercise?I exercise four to five days a week. How has regular exercise affected your life?My body is fit, and I never get ill. What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport or starting to exercise?Be patient[Read More…]

Bilkent Students Together with Children in Hatay

Bilkent students Yaren Kalın (IAED/I), Tuba Alkan (IAED/I), Gül Deniz Uludoğan (IAED/I), Zeynep Eda Aydın (COMD/I) and Feyza Demir (IAED/I) went to Hatay for three days between April 12–15, after midterm exams, to facilitate activities for children living in the tent city. They organized many activities in the psychosocial support[Read More…]

2023 Spring Run: May 6

Held each year by the Physical Education and Sports Center as part of its “Sports As a Way of Life” program, the Spring Run will take place on Saturday, May 6 at 11 a.m. All students, alumni, faculty, staff and alumni/faculty/staff family members are invited to participate.Children 10 and under[Read More…]

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