The second edition of the book “Music Culture in Turkey,” which has been out of print for years, was published by the Presidency of Atatürk Cultural Center at the end of January. The book covers the congress that was held in Istanbul on May 29–31, 2006, through the support of[Read More…]
Volume 29
IR Graduate Receives Gill Jacot-Guillarmod Award
Dr. Gözde Doğan Yalçıner (IR ’01) received the US-based Lois Roth Foundation’s Gill Jacot-Guillarmod honorable mention award for her diplomatic achievements. She helped link the Turkish government, NGOs and academic institutions to advance cultural heritage preservation, a mission that Turkey and the US share. The diplomatic bridge she worked to[Read More…]
Bilkent Graduate’s Company Ranked First Among Software and IT Services
Bilkent graduate Mert Gür (CS ’17) founded the mobile gaming company Loop Games in 2019. Loop Games is the developer of Match 3D, Pathereum and Match Tile 3D. Loop Games, whose team includes seven entrepreneurial Bilkent graduates, Mert Gür (CS ’17), Burak Eserol (CS ’16), Selin Coşan (CS ’16), Cem[Read More…]
“Bilkent Sports Games” Swimming Competition, February 1
The “Bilkent Sports Games” swimming competition, organized by the Physical Education and Sports Center, took place February 1. A total of 25 students participated in the event, which included women and men’s 25, 50 and 75m freestyle, 25m breaststroke and 25m backstroke. The top three swimmers of each category are[Read More…]
The Sporting Life
Name: Yiğitcan KaragözDepartment: CTIS How often do you exercise?I exercise three or four times a week. How has regular exercise affected your life?I am more punctual now, and I feel healthier, both physically and mentally. What do you suggest to those who are just taking up a sport or starting[Read More…]
Bilkent Mourns the Loss of Prof. Mithat Çoruh, former rector of Bilkent University
Prof. Mithat Çoruh, former rector of Bilkent University and president of the Başkent University Board of Trustees, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. We wish to extend our condolences to the Çoruh family, his friends and the communities of Başkent University and Bilkent University.
Aid in the Earthquake Region
Bilkent University has mobilized all of its resources in order to provide temporary shelter to earthquake victims. In the first stage, Bilkent quickly organized the Malatya school construction site and met the shelter needs of 150 earthquake victims, while Bilkent Erzurum school opened their doors to 35 others. The university[Read More…]
Student Participates in Relief Efforts
Electrical and Electronics Engineering senior student Elif Ahsen Çakmakci participated in relief efforts in the earthquake zone last week. Ahsen was a volunteer leader in the scouting branch of the Alpha Youth and Sports Club. Together with other leaders, she received search and rescue training from AFAD. On Tuesday, February[Read More…]
Psychological Counseling and Development Center Sharing Group
In these challenging times, the Psychological Counseling and Development Center, have decided to get together to share experiences, emotions, and thoughts. Thisis an open invitation to all our students who would like to attend. Date: Thursday, February 16 Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Place: H Building (H-332, H-333, H-334, H-335)
Blood Donation on Main Campus
Red Crescent officials are on campus on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, for blood needs in earthquake zones. Those who want to give blood will first undergo a small examination by the Red Crescent medical team. Location: Main Campus Table D’hote RestaurantTime: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.