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UNICEF Fair Benefits Children
The UNICEF Volunteers Committee held its annual fair last week, with all proceeds from sales going to UNICEF and its work on behalf of children. The fair ran for five days, from Tuesday through
Read More »Step-by-Step to a Tobacco-Free University
On Monday, November 19, a press conference organized jointly by Başkent, Bilkent and Hacettepe Universities to introduce the three universities’ “Step-by-Step to a Tobacco-Free University” initiative was held at Hacettepe. As the Bilkent community
Read More »By Painting, Students Learn a New Culture Along With a New Language
Among the offerings of the Bilkent University Foreign Language Unit are courses in basic Korean (LNG 231-01 and LNG 232-01), taught by instructor Nam Sig Yang. On November 15, students in the courses gained
Read More »IAED Students Get Concrete Experience
Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design students recently got some hands-on experience working with building materials, courtesy of the Turkish Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Association, at a workshop organized by IAED251 Construction and Materials
Read More »Altın Baklava Festival Whets COMD Students’ Appetite for Film
On November 15, faculty and student representatives of the Department of Communication and Design attended the fourth annual Altın Baklava Film Festival award ceremony and gala as special guests. The festival, organized by the
Read More »A Word From the Wise: Seniors’ Advice to Freshmen
BY DANIYAL ADMANY (CTIS/II) 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
Read More »FACULTY Q&A: Interview with Chen-Yu Chiu
BY AFSHAN NABI (MBG/IV) Asst. Prof. Chen-Yu Chiu was born in Taiwan and pursued his studies in architecture in Taiwan, the USA, Australia and Finland. In 2016, Dr. Chiu joined the Bilkent University Department
Read More »At Radio Bilkent, It’s All in the Family
Students who work at our campus radio station often refer to themselves as “the Radio Bilkent family.” And it’s more than just a phrase – this student-run station goes all out to make its
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