Bilkent Schools in Ankara, BLIS, Özel Bilkent, and Music Preperatory School, celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the Republic with a special program on Sunday, October 29, at Odeon with the participation of thousands of Bilkenters.
Campus & Community
Lantern Parade Commemorates Republic Centennial
A Lantern Parade was held for the 100th anniversary of the Republic on Saturday, October 28. Bilkent students, academic and administrative staff, alumni and their families took part in the event. The parade began at the East Campus lawn area, continued towards the Faculty of Music and Performing Arts, and[Read More…]
Faculty and Department Representatives
As announced last week, the Student Council elections for the 2023–24 academic year have ended. Below are the lists of Faculty/Department Representatives: Faculty Representatives: Emirhan Duysak (Faculty of Science), Çağatay Aydın (Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture), Enes Akyol (Faculty of Law), Fatma Betül Göğüş (Faculty of Humanities and Letters),[Read More…]
BSO 100th Anniversary of the Republic Concert Brings Joy
On October 29, the Bilkent Symphony Orchestra performed a Republic Day concert at the Bilkent Concert Hall. The program featured works by A. Yurdusev, P. I. Tchaikovsky, and C. R. Rey. Conductor Can Okan led the Bilkent Symphony Orchestra, with Umut Sağlam on violoncello as soloist.
Happy 100th Anniversary of the Turkish Republic
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…]
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…]
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…]
New Student Council Officers Elected
The final step in the Student Council election process was completed on October 18 with the election of the Council’s president and Executive Committee. The new Student Council president is Enes Akyol from the Faculty of Law. The vice president is Beyza Çetin (LAUD/IV) and the general secretary of the[Read More…]
Interview Adventure with Talent Hunters
The Career and Alumni Office is inviting 3rd- and 4th-year students who are interested in exploring opportunities in the career space to participate in the 2023–24 Interview Adventure with Talent Hunters. Participants will – have their CV reviewed and checked by the Career and Alumni Office. – receive feedback that[Read More…]