BY EKİNSU POLAT (AMER/III) Jennifer Leigh Tipton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Music. She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) degree in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Southern Mississippi.Currently, Dr. Tipton is teaching MSC 150 (Singing for Theatre I), MSC 255 (Vocal Literature[Read More…]
Profiles
The International Chronicles
BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/III) Name: Miriam van Amerongen Department: MBG Country of Origin: Germany What were your first impressions about Türkiye? Türkiye is a beautiful country! At the beginning of my exchange, I was surrounded by kind, friendly and helpful people. They made me feel like it was a[Read More…]
FACULTY Q&A: Interview with Dr. Kumru Arapgirlioğlu
Kumru Arapgirlioğlu graduated from the Department of City and Regional Planning at Middle East Technical University and received her master’s degree in Environmental Planning and Resource Management from Florida State University. She received her doctorate from Ankara University, Institute of Social Sciences, Department of Political Science and Public Administration. She[Read More…]
The Sporting Life
Name: Ozan Aksakal Department: Law How often do you exercise? I exercise six days a week. How has regular exercise affected your life? I have self-confidence and muscle/brain coordination as a result. What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport or starting to exercise? Don’t[Read More…]
The International Chronicles
BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/III) Name: Haider Raheem Department: ME Country of Origin: Pakistan What were your first impressions about Türkiye? It was mesmerizing. I took a cab from the airport with two of my now best friends who were strangers then, Shaham and Huzaifa. I still remember sticking my[Read More…]
The International Chronicles
BY MAHİR HASSAN MİAN (ECON/III) Name: Leman El Aydin Department: Molecular Biology and Genetics Country of Origin: The Netherlands What were your first impressions about Türkiye? Since I was born, I’ve been coming to Turkey every year, and my impression has always been the same: incredibly hospitable people, delicious food[Read More…]
FACULTY Q&A: Interview with Pierre Yves Vandermeersch
BY PELİN SU UZUNCAGİL (AMER IV) Pierre Yves Vandermeersch is an instructor in the Second Foreign Language Program. He is currently teaching LNG 131 (German I) and LNG 132 (German II). After obtaining his MA in German Literature and Civilization at the University of Lille in 2000, he worked as[Read More…]
The Sporting Life
Name: İrem Cansu Bilgin Department: EE How often do you exercise? Five times a week, two to three hours each day. How has regular exercise affected your life? Regular exercise has improved my physical and mental health. What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport[Read More…]
FACULTY Q&A: Interview with Assoc. Prof. Onur Türkmen
BY EKİNSU POLAT (AMER/III) Assoc. Prof. Onur Türkmen is a faculty member at the Department of Music and the Associate Dean of the Faculty of Music and Performing Arts. After graduating from Berklee College of Music with a degree in Jazz Composition in 1998, Onur Türkmen completed his master’s and[Read More…]
The Sporting Life
Name: Deniz Kara Department: EE How often do you exercise? I exercise four times a week. How has regular exercise affected your life? Due to my increased athleticism, it has become easier to play other sports. What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport or[Read More…]