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THEA Students Explore the World of Ancient Greek Theater

THEA Students Explore the World of Ancient Greek Theater

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This semester, the Department of Performing Arts gave students a hands-on experience of ancient Greek drama, organizing two special workshops in October. During the week beginning October 21, the department hosted Arkadiusz Klucznik from

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Is Humanity Being Recoded? Digital Media Expert Says Yes

Is Humanity Being Recoded? Digital Media Expert Says Yes

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BY ÜLKÜ AKKUZU (POLS/III) On November 2, Bernhard Serexhe, an art historian, author and independent international curator specializing in electronic and digital art, gave a talk at Bilkent as the guest of the Department

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FACULTY Q&A: Interview with Ali Sinan Sertöz

FACULTY Q&A: Interview with Ali Sinan Sertöz

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BY AFSHAN NABI (MBG/IV) Why did you become a scientist? The word “scientist” was not in our everyday vocabulary when we were in high school. It was a word associated with spectacular results mentioned

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The International Chronicles

The International Chronicles

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BY NAUSHERWAN AZIZ (MAN/III) Name: Mylla Crystina Alvarenga Ramos Department: International Relations/Erasmus Country of Origin: Brazil What do you like best about Turkey? Its people. They’re kind, generous and really proud of their identity

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On Mysteries, Part 3

On Mysteries, Part 3

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This is the third installment in a four-part series on Knut Hamsun’s novel “Mysteries.” The first part, which explains the plot and Nagel’s stance on life and death, can be found online at bilnews.bilkent.edu.tr

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Finding Peace in Noise

Finding Peace in Noise

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The role of silence in music is recognized by nearly every kind of musician. This idea can also be interpreted as saying that “the notes should breathe.” But it happens that a good number

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Bilkent Students Discuss the EU With Their Counterparts in Norway

Bilkent Students Discuss the EU With Their Counterparts in Norway

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On October 30, Asst. Prof. Tolga Bölükbaşı of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration conducted a video conference where Bilkent students had an informal, candid exchange of opinion with students from the

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Turkish Policy in the Middle East Discussed by İlker Başbuğ

Turkish Policy in the Middle East Discussed by İlker Başbuğ

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On November 5, the Political Thought Society hosted General İlker Başbuğ (retired), former commander of the Turkish Armed  Forces, at Bilkent University. Gen. Başbuğ came to give a lecture on “Turkish Foreign Policy and

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