Talk: “Social Closure and ‘Boundary Nesting’: Sunni-Turkish Majority vs. Kurdish and Alevi Minorities” Abstract Focusing on the dominant group’s (i.e. Sunni-Turks) attitudes towards the largest ethnic and religious minorities in Turkish social landscape (i.e. Kurds and Alevis respectively), this study investigates social closure and boundary-making processes in a Muslim-majority context. […]
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Talk: “The Gulf between Practical and Theoretical Reason,” Mariam Thalos, University of Utah, G-160, 4:40-6PM December 5 (EN)
Mariam Thalos (University of Utah) Date: Monday 5 December, 2016 Time: 16:40-18:00 Place: G-160 Title: The Gulf between Practical and Theoretical Reason Abstract: I will argue that it’s a great mistake to blur the line between practical and theoretical forms of reasoning (as done for instance in the pragmatistic traditions […]
Talk: “New Trends and Tendencies in Urban Design: From Tradition to Innovation,” Olgu Çalışkan, FB-309, 12PM December 6 (EN)
You are kindly invited to follow LAUD TALKS: Fall 2016 organized by the Department of Urban Design and Landscape Architecture, FADA. Speaker: Olgu Çalışkan Title: “New Trends and Tendencies in Urban Design: From Tradition to Innovation” Date & Place: December 6, Tuesday, 12.00-13.00, FB-309
Talk: “The Importance of Being Soft: Russian Soft Power Identity Narratives,” Eleonora Tafuro Ambrosetti, METU, G-160, 12:30PM December 6 (EN)
CENTER FOR FOREIGN POLICY AND PEACE RESEARCH PEACETALK: YOUNG SCHOLAR SERIES “The Importance of Being Soft: Russian Soft Power Identity Narratives” Eleonora Tafuro Ambrosetti Marie Curie Early Stage Researcher, Middle East Technical University 6 December 2016 Tuesday at 12:30 Bilkent University Main Campus, G Building, Room: 160 “One of the […]
Panel: “Post American Elections: A Look Back,” Dr. Daniel Johnson, Dr. Dennis Bryson, Mert Önal, Bumin Sezen, C-Block Auditorium, 5:40PM December 6 (EN)
American Culture Society: Post American Elections: A Look Back “Bilkent American Culture Society (BACS) presents panel on 2016 presidential elections of United States. The panel ‘Post American Elections: A Look Back’ will discuss presidential nominees, their politics and how election results will affect America. Discussion and Q/A will take place […]
Talk: “Is the Speed of Light Knowable A Priori?,” İlhan İnan, Boğaziçi University, G-160, 11AM-12:30PM December 7 (EN)
Title: Is the Speed of Light Knowable A priori? by İlhan İnan (Boğaziçi University) Date: Wednesday 7 December, 2016 Time: 11:00-12:30 Place: G160 Abstract: Given the current “definition” of the concept of meter a simple argument appears to show that some scientists could come to know the answer to the […]
Workshop: “Cross-Cultural Encounters in Anatolia between the Byzantines, Persians and Ottomans,” Keynote Speaker: İlber Ortaylı, Panel: Mehmet Kalpaklı, Ali Kalirad (University of Tehran), Luca Zavagno, UNAM Conference Hall, 2:30PM December 7 (EN)
“CROSS-CULTURAL ENCOUNTERS IN ANATOLIA BETWEEN THE BYZANTINES, PERSIANS AND OTTOMANS” Keynote Speaker: İlber Ortaylı – Cross Cultural Encounters in Anatolia Panel: Mehmet Kalpaklı (Bilkent University) Caravans of Love on the Roads of Anatolia, from Tabriz to Venice. Ali Kalirad (University of Tehran) The Heir of Xerxes or Alexander’s Successor? The […]
Seminar: “Chemistry Nobel Prize of 2016 and Personal Reflections,” Engin U. Akkaya & Bilge Baytekin, EE-01, 3:40PM December 7 (EN)
Dear Colleagues and Students, You are cordially invited to Faculty of Science Seminar series on Nobel Prizes. It is in the field of Chemistry. Our speakers are Prof. Engin U. Akkaya and Assist. Prof. Bilge Baytekin from Bilkent University. The title of the lecture is: “Chemistry Nobel Prize of 2016 […]
UNICEF Annual Volunteers’ Fair, Main Campus Faculty Housing Area No: 49, November 29-December 2
UNICEF Annual Volunteers’ Fair Bilkent University UNICEF Annual Volunteers’ Fair 29 November – 2 December Opening: 29 November 2016, 12:00 Opening Times: 29 November, 12:00-18:00 30 November – 2 December, 10:00-18:00 Location : Main Campus, Faculty Housing Area, No: 49 (Former Rector’s Residence) Contact us for your donations: İsmail Günaltay: […]
Mini-Concert: Library Art Gallery, 12:45PM November 25
The Library Art Gallery will present a mini-concert by Elif Başak Genç (viola) and Gülnara Bahşiş (piano) from Bilkent Faculty of Music and Performing Arts on Friday, 25 November at 12.45. The concert is free and everybody is invited. The activity is within the scope of GE250/251 (10 points). PROGRAM: […]