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Institutional Department Expands TDP’s Outreach
One of the main purposes of Social Awareness Projects (TDP) is to reach groups that are not targeted by TDP’s 14 individual projects. For example, TDP conducts fundraising campaigns in response to current social
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City of 1001 Churches
Beautiful ancient ruins and even more breathtaking surroundings full of streams, rivers and cliffs, and a taste of small-town professional conflict – that was all last weekend. I’m particularly excited to talk about this
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On the Turkish Language
I’ve spoken two languages for as long as I can remember. I regard both with infinite tenderness. I use English rather more often, for discourse and science and poetry; I am familiar with its
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The Clock Is Ticking
I was watching a video on the Vsauce channel on YouTube. At one point, Vsauce host Michael said that researchers have determined that half of all the people who ever existed died from malaria.
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The International Chronicles
BY AMNA KARA (MAN/IV) Name: Ayah Helal Department: Industrial Engineering/I Country of Origin: Egypt/Dubai What do you like best about Turkey? The atmosphere is always so lively and the cities’ beauty is unreal; also
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Talk by Austrian Ambassador Draws Large Audience
BY NAUSHERWAN AZİZ (MAN/I) On Tuesday, April 11, the Bilkent Model United Nations club and Bilkent International House hosted the ambassador of Austria, Dr. Klaus Wölfer, for a compelling and highly informative talk. The
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Guest Lecture on Finnish Architecture
Last week, Prof. Aino Niskanen from Aalto University presented an overview of Finnish architecture titled “On the Vernacular Roots of Finnish Modernism.” The event was hosted by the Department of Architecture, with many students
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A Word From the Wise: Seniors’ Advice to Freshmen
BY TASNEEM AL-GHAMDI (COMD/IV) For most of us, a new role in life presents a variety of challenges and some surprises, too. Advice from someone who’s already been there can help get us through
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