Election Calendar to be Released Tuesday

The Election Board will meet Monday, March 8, to finalize the Student Union election calendar and release the calendar to all faculties and schools Tuesday, March 9. While the calendar has not yet been approved, it appears likely that candidates may start applying on March 22.

Also in this issue:

• Helpful Tips: Don't Be a Driving Fool, Keep Your Cool!
• Quartet to Jazz Up Tuesday Night
• Bridge Club Seeks Players
• Scholarships Available
• Students Unify Mind and Body Through...
• BASSO Concert Notes
  for March 9
• Cartoon Workshop Kicks Off Today
• 'Theater Nights' Are Back
• Club Says Glide into Spring On New Wings
• EURO's Impact to be Analyzed
• Interpretation a Focus of Economics Speech
• This Week

Great Music Master Erman Passes Away

Prominent violin player, classical music producer and Bilkent Music Instructor Ayhan Erman died Saturday, February 27. He had been teaching chamber music classes at Bilkent's Faculty of Music and Performing Arts since its founding. He played with the Presidential Symphony Orchestra for 31 years from 1962 to 1993. Starting in 1970, he produced weekly classical music radio programs entitled "Music Calendar," "Music Dictionary," "The Story of Piano," "Countries and Composers," "Music and Humor," and "New Records, New Interpretations," which is still aired. He was also the instructor for music program production for Radio Bilkent Classic.

The Editorial Board of Bilkent News joins Radio Bilkent in extending condolences to Ayhan Hoca's family and the music world.

Ten-Year Awardees to be Honored for Service

Ten year service awards will be presented to academic and administrative staff at upcoming ceremonies on March 10 and 17. For their long-term commitment to the University and in recognition of their service, plaques will be presented to the awardees. We congratulate and thank all 10-year Bilkent members.

For the names of all the honorees, see the list, in alphabetical order...

KARİYER GÜNLERİ '99 LECTURE

Üzeyir Garih
Chief Executive Officer of Alarko
Tuesday, March 9, 1 p.m.
FEASS C-Block Auditorium