On the 100th anniversary of the Republic, Bilkent University students, faculty members and staff appeared before Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Turkish Republic. All Bilkent members visited Anıtkabir, Atatürk’s final resting place, on Monday, October 16. At 9:30 a.m., Bilkenters walked the 262-meter-long Lion’s Alley (Aslanlı Yol) and proceeded[Read More…]
Volume 30
“Sports as a Way of Life’’ Republic Sports Week Zumba Master Class
The Physical Education and Sports Center invites all Bilkenters to participate in the “Republic Sports Week” Zumba Master Class activity, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of our republic. Date: October 27 Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: Dormitories Sports Hall Registration: All Sports Halls For more information please call ext.[Read More…]
Swim Challenge Begins This Week
The “Sports as a Way of Life” Swim Challenge will run October 30 – November 26 for men and October 30 – December 3 for women. This event is open to all students. To receive points, participants must swim more than half an hour at least two and at most[Read More…]
“Bilkent Sports Games” Step Challenge
Designed to take place outdoors, this event is open to all Bilkent students. It challenges everyone to take at least 10,000 steps on days they have chosen to make walking or running their activity. Participants record their total number of steps using the health app and send a picture of[Read More…]
Ready for Fitness Challenge?
The “Sports as a Way of Life” Fitness Challenge, held at the Dormitories Main and East Sports Halls, will run October 30 – November 26 and is open to all students. Participants are to work out at least two and at most five times per week. Participants can do, at[Read More…]
Radio Bilkent’s New Programs
Every day, Radio Bilkent, a student radio station, broadcasts the most loved programs on the 96.6 frequency and online at radyobilkent.com. Radio Bilkent has programs for all interests. Sports fans can enjoy the new program, “Karambol,” hosted by Muhittin Şahin, Aral Alpas and Hamza Yıldırım, on Tuesdays between 7 p.m.[Read More…]
Library Highlights from the Turkish Librarianship Symposium
On collaboration with the Turkish Librarians Association, Bilkent University Library participated in the “Turkish Librarianship Symposium on the 100th Anniversary of the Republic” at Farabi Hall, Ankara University, on October 4–7. The symposium stands as a testament to a scholarly initiative rooted in the contemporary ethos and accomplishments of Turkish[Read More…]
The Sporting Life
Name: Ozan Ziyal Department: ECON How often do you exercise? I exercise three to four times a week. How has regular exercise affected your life? It regulates my moods, makes me have discipline and gives me strength. What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport[Read More…]
The International Chronicles
BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/II) Name: Yaiza Villa Department: International Relations Country of Origin: Spain What do you like best about Turkey? The hospitality of the people. Are there any similarities between Turkey and your home country? The weather What will you miss most about Bilkent/Turkey? The cats on campus [Read More…]
Republic Run: This Weekend
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Turkish Republic, all students, faculty, staff members and their families, and alumni and their families are invited to participate in the 2023 Republic Run, which will take place on Saturday, October 28, starting at 11 a.m. Registration and race numbers[Read More…]