Volume 29

Academic Administrative Changes

Asst. Prof. Duygu Duman has been appointed as the Acting Chair of the Department of Translation and Interpretation, Faculty of Humanities and Letters, effective March 17, 2023.

March 28, 2023 by Bilkent News Editorial

Faculty Promotions

Yıldıray Yıldız, faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, was promoted to Associate Professor position on March 20, 2023.

March 28, 2023 by Bilkent News Editorial

“Sports As a Way of Life” Cycling Tour

The “Sports As a Way of Life” Cycling Tour will start on April 9 at 11 a.m. from the East Campus Sports Hall. All Bilkent students and staff and their families and graduates and their families are eligible to participate in this activity. Participants may use their own bicycles, but[Read More…]

March 28, 2023 by Bilkent News Editorial

The Sporting Life

Name: Öznur BulcaDepartment: EEHow often do you exercise?Two times a week.How has regular exercise affected your life?I make friends through exercise.What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport or starting to exercise?Just do it.What are the first three things that come to mind when you[Read More…]

March 28, 2023 by Bilkent News Editorial

“Sports As a Way of Life” Step Challenge Results

Nearly 198 individuals took part in the Step Challenge activity as part of “Sports As a Way of Life.”Participants accomplished the Step Challenge by either walking or running 10,000 steps per day between February 27–March 26. Students who completed the activity received their GE250/251 points. Top finishers of the Step[Read More…]

March 28, 2023 by Bilkent News Editorial

“Bilkent Sports Games” Tennis Tournaments

It’s time to take out the rackets as the “Bilkent Sports Games” Tennis Tournaments are about to begin. All students are welcome to get in the game and take a shot at being the next “Bilkent Sports Games” Tennis Champion. Dates and Categories:April 5 Women’s Beginner and IntermediateApril 6 Men’s[Read More…]

March 28, 2023 by Bilkent News Editorial

Updates to Academic Calendar

The University Senate has now approved updates to the academic calendar for the Spring and Summer semesters of the 2022–2023 academic year. A period of nine days, between April 8–16, is designated as the midterm exam period. Midterm exams will be centrally scheduled. The course withdrawal period has been extended[Read More…]

March 24, 2023 by Bilkent News Editorial

Esra Çuhadar Appointed to UN Standby Team

Associate Prof. Esra Çuhadar of the Political Science and Public Administration Department has been appointed as a senior mediation advisor to the United Nations Standby Team of the UN Mediation Support Unit under the Department of Peacebuilding and Political Affairs for the 2023 term. The Standby Team is composed of[Read More…]

March 22, 2023 by Bilkent News Editorial

Tryouts for Women’s Football Team

Tryout sessions for the Women’s Football Team are taking place this month and open to all students who are interested in joining the team. Registration will take place at all Sports Halls. The times and places of the tryouts are indicated in the following schedule.Dates & Times:Wednesday, March 225:30 –[Read More…]

March 21, 2023 by Bilkent News Editorial

“Sports As a Way of Life” Trekking

“Sports As a Way of Life” Bilkent Trekking will be held on Sunday, April 2 at 11 a.m. at Bilkent Lake.All students, academics, staff members, graduates and family members are eligible to participate in this activity. Date: Sunday, April 2Time: 11 a.m.Route: https://w3.bilkent.edu.tr/bilkent/physical-education-and-sports-center/sports-games/Registration: All Sports Halls. For more information: ext.[Read More…]

March 21, 2023 by Bilkent News Editorial