In a previous issue, the Bilkent News announced that the Bilkent Student Council was planning to work in cooperation with the board of Deniz Temiz/TURMEPA (Turkish Marine Environment Protection Association), an organization that promotes environmental awareness and responsibility regarding Turkey's coastline.
Deniz Temiz/TURMEPA unites industry and marine science representatives with interested citizens and volunteers in order to prevent pollution of the sea and coastline, clean up existing pollution, and create awareness of the problem.
They are working to protect Turkey's marine and coastal environment to ensure that future generations may continue to enjoy the health, recreational and economic benefits the sea provides. Their activities include implementing environmental education programs to instill in children and youth an environmental consciousness and to ensure the long-term conservation of the seas.
Deniz Temiz/TURMEPA also organizes sea and coastline cleanup activities, using their five boats and the support of many volunteers. Up to now, they have collected 15,000 tons of solid waste and 250 tons of petroleum waste, primarily in the course of the annual International Coast Cleanup Campaign.

Ali Erdinç Savcı,

The Student Council President

The Student Council is seeking Bilkent students to form a new volunteer group to help make Turkey's coasts cleaner. To apply, interested volunteers can stop by the Student Council Office or call ext. 1319 until February 25.

“His works fit perfectly with the Turkish language, and his subjects can be easily understood throughout the world.”

Music and drama were brought together for a memorable evening at the Bilkent Concert Hall on February 10. The program featured the Yıldız Kenter-Talat Halman presentation “Türk Shakespeare,” accompanied by music of the English composer Henry Purcell as performed by Bilkent instructors Irina Nikotina, Adil Aziz, Artur Rahmatulla and Sadagat Velibekova.
Superb narration by actress Yıldız Kenter and Prof. Talat Halman gave the audience fresh insight into the works of William Shakespeare, known as one of the greatest playwrights of all time. His writings are appreciated throughout the world, due to their humanistic richness and universal appeal. All of his works have been translated into Turkish. Prof. Halman addressed the subject of Shakespeare in Turkish as follows: “His works fit perfectly with the Turkish language, and his subjects can be easily understood throughout the world.
There is no reason to be afraid of the difficult use of language, as there is no such thing; all the texts are simple in words and easy to understand, yet deep in meaning and rhyme.”
Yıldız Kenter included a reference to Bilkent in her remarks: “This is a magnificent university, and I am very pleased to be here with our guests tonight.” During the evening, she not only brought scenes from Shakespeare plays to life through her masterful dramatic recitations, but also told anecdotes concerning famous moments in the plays.
Prof. Talat Halman likewise displayed an impressive theatrical style of narration, as he drew the audience into Shakespeare’s world. The musicians' performance contributed greatly to the success of the evening. In all respects, this concert/presentation was a fitting tribute to the genius of William Shakespeare.

Emre Kırtunç (COMD/IV)

Also in this issue:

• "BEHIND THE SCENES"
• "LIFE ETC."
• “Step Into JLo’s World”
• Radio Bilkent Top Ten
• Time to Party with Radio Bilkent
• “Spring Fitness Challenge”:
  A Fitness First at Bilkent!
• Ice Skating Course to Begin
• New Courses Opened!
• Café Dolce Opens in Dormitory 70
• Bilkent Clubs Offer A Variety of Activities
• Bilkent Symphony Orchestra Concert Program
• Correction
• Need a Sports Partner?
• This Week on Campus
• PUZZLE...PUZZLE...
• BilAd
• TDP Ready to Welcome New Volunteers