The Department of Economics organized an Economic Theory Workshop in June to honor Prof. Semih Koray, faculty member of the Bilkent Department of Economics since 1992. The workshop took place at the FEASS A-130 seminar room, located on the first floor. Meanwhile, the FEASS A-228 seminar room, where the Department[Read More…]
Campus & Community
Memorial Ceremony and Concert for Ersin Onay
A memorial ceremony and concert dedicated to honor Prof. Ersin Onay, founding dean of the Faculty of Music and Performing Arts, who passed away on May 22, 2023, was held on Saturday, September 30, at the Bilkent Concert Hall. The program began with the Bilkent Youth Choir’s performance of the[Read More…]
Student Council Elections in Progress
The Student Council elections for the 2023-24 academic year will begin on October 2 and proceed according to the Election Calendar on page 4. Detailed information, including the Election Calendar, qualifications required for candidacy and the Application Form, is available at https://w3.bilkent.edu.tr/bilkent/student-council/ Student Council Election Calendar Monday, October 2 (9[Read More…]
CULTURATI Project at İstanbul Chamber of Commerce Event
Asst. Prof. Eda Gürel, of the Department of Tourism and Hotel Management and coordinator of the CULTURATI – Customized Games and Routes for Cultural Heritage and Arts, participated in a panel organized by the İstanbul Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the İstanbul Project Academy. The event, held at the[Read More…]
All About Clubs: TEDx Bilkent
Knowledge, experience and inspiration can transform a society. That’s why TEDx Bilkent takes pride in providing a platform for thought leaders and inspirational individuals to share their ideas. TEDx Bilkent club is planning to host two major events, Bilkent Talks and TEDx Bilkent. In Bilkent Talks, which will be an[Read More…]
The Sporting Life
Name: Cankutay Dündar Department: Computer Engineering How often do you exercise? I exercise four to five times a week. How has regular exercise affected your life? I feel better. What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport or starting to exercise? They should try to[Read More…]
Netherlands’ Embassy Hosts Tours of Residence
Within the context of Ankara European Heritage Days, the Kingdom of the Netherlands opened its Embassy Residence in Ankara to guests on Saturday and Sunday September 16 and 17, 2023. The tours were hosted by the Dutch Embassy and made possible through contributions from the Bilkent University Department of Architecture.[Read More…]
Farewell to Reyyan Ayfer
Reyyan Ayfer, a member of the editorial board since the first issue of Bilkent News, March 14, 1995, retired in August 2023. Ms. Ayfer joined the Bilkent faculty in 1988. She has contributed a great deal to Bilkent in many areas and in various roles. She served as the chair[Read More…]
Academic Administrative Appointments
Prof. Tolga Çukur was appointed as director of the National Magnetic Resonance Research Center (UMRAM), effective September 18, 2023. Prof. Tolga Çukur took over the position from Prof. Ergin Atalar. Prof. Mehmet Selim Aktürk was appointed as acting dean of the Faculty of Business Administration, effective September 18, 2023. Prof.[Read More…]
TDP Welcomes New Volunteers
The student volunteer organization TDP (Toplumsal Duyarlılık Projeleri/Social Awareness Projects) held its opening meeting of the fall semester last week. At the meeting, TDP welcomed new members and introduced them to the group’s ongoing volunteer projects. TDP has conducted community service activities for more than 20 years, in line with[Read More…]