Panel Explores Anatolia’s Cross-Cultural Past
On December 7, the Department of History hosted a seminar on historic cultural interaction in Anatolia, titled “Cross-Cultural Encounters in Anatolia Between the Byzantines, Persians and Ottomans.” Held in the UNAM Conference Hall, the
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Joining Global Campaign, Campus Unites to Help End Violence Against Women
From November 25 to December 10, numerous events and activities aimed at raising awareness of violence against women took place in Turkey as well as around the world, as part of the UN’s “UNiTE
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New Student Council Officers Begin Work
On December 6, the new Student Council president İlkercan Özgür (POLS/III), along with the general secretary of the Executive Committee Berkcan Artuç (MAN/III) and committee members Ebrar Özodaşık (ELIT/II), Halil Çağkan Erdoğan (IAED/III) and
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Bilkent Debate Club in First Tournament of the Autumn Term
At the recent Novice Debate Tournament hosted by Yeditepe University, a team sent by the Bilkent Debate Club succeeded in securing a place among the top four finishers. The novice tournament format allows only
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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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“Poster for Tomorrow” Exhibition Opens in FADA Building
NAUSHERWAN AZİZ (MAN/I) The Bilkent showing of the 8th annual “Poster for Tomorrow” exhibition – the main project of the Paris-based independent nonprofit organization 4Tomorrow – opened its doors on December 8 in the
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On Why Some Leaves Turn Red
This column might have been more effective had it reached you a little earlier, when the trees around you were turning color, impossibly fast and yet incredibly slow. Shades of brilliant yellow, soft gold,
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Bilkent Ranked 18th in Coding Worldwide
On a ranking announced by HackerRank.com on December 7, Bilkent University appeared in 18th place worldwide on a list of schools having the “best coders” in the world. The recently released report ranks schools
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