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ECON Exchange Student Wins Award in China

ECON Exchange Student Wins Award in China

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Resul Tuğşad Yılmaz (ECON/III) has received a “Learning Excellence Award” from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE), where he is currently studying as an exchange student. The award recognized Resul’s outstanding performance in

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Students Explore Bilkent University’s Sustainability Practices

Students Explore Bilkent University’s Sustainability Practices

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With the world’s population estimated to increase to 9 billion by 2050, demand for diminishing and nonrenewable natural resources is growing. To address this trend, the concept of sustainability calls for a decent standard

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Season’s Greetings from the Bilkent News Editorial Board

Season’s Greetings from the Bilkent News Editorial Board

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Dear Bilkent News Readers, The Bilkent News Editorial Board wishes you a healthy and prosperous New Year–may all your dreams and expectations be fulfilled!

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MAN Student Serving as Google Student Ambassador

MAN Student Serving as Google Student Ambassador

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This year’s Google Student Ambassador (GSA) program in Europe brought together 57 students from 26 countries and 54 universities. Akif Karaismailoğlu (MAN/II) is serving as Bilkent’s Google Student Ambassador during 2013-2014. Google Student Ambassadors

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Good Nutrition Helps Banish Winter Weight Gain, Keep Colds at Bay

Good Nutrition Helps Banish Winter Weight Gain, Keep Colds at Bay

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By Ayhan Dağ, PhD / Dietitian Manager, Cafeterias Management During the winter, with shorter days and longer nights, and less sunshine than usual, we often hear people express concerns about putting on “winter weight.”

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Faculty Promotions – September – December  2013

Faculty Promotions – September – December  2013

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“Democratic Contestation and Alliances” Discussed at Polity, Society and the World Seminar

“Democratic Contestation and Alliances” Discussed at Polity, Society and the World Seminar

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Berna Turam, associate professor of sociology and international affairs at Northwestern University in Boston, gave a presentation based on her forthcoming book, “Democratic Contestation and Alliances: From Istanbul to Berlin,” as the most recent

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Bilkent Peace Days Held

Bilkent Peace Days Held

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On December 21 and 22, a group of Bilkent students, including members of the student organizations Genç Aydınlanma Kulübü and Renkli Düşün Kulübü, held “Bilkent Peace Days,” an event focusing on the discussion of

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