The exhibition, entitled “Across - The Cyclades and Western Anatolia During the 3rd Millennium BC” is composed of artifacts from various Turkish museums as well as the National Archaeological Museum and the N. P. Goulandris  Foundation Museum of Cycladic Art, Athens. It examines the relations between the Cyclades in the Aegean and the nearby Anatolia that gave rise to reciprocal influence, creating two cultures which are similar in many respects, nonetheless maintained distinctive regional characteristics.

The exhibition, which marks the first official cooperation between museums of Turkey and Greece, will be open to visitors from May 24th to August 28th  2011.

With this exhibition, the Sakıp Sabancı Museum hosts artifacts from the extensive collections of the National Archaeological Museum and the N. P. Goulandris Foundation Museum of Cycladic Art, Athens, along with findings of the same period from Anatolia, collected from 15 Turkish museums.

The exhibition will display the interaction between the civilizations in Western Anatolia and Greece that date back to the 3rd Millenium BC, and by doing so, aims to contribute to the intercultural dialogue. The exhibition, in which the 5.000 years old trade and cultural relations between these two sides of the Aegean Sea is brought to light, hosts many pieces from the Early Bronze Age, including examples from the Cycladic art, figurines, ceramics and bronze tools. Its most striking part is the Cycladic figurines that portray human figure with abstract lines and has been a source of inspiration to many famous artists of the 20th century.

 A 14 meters long exact replica model of the Cyladic ships stands out as one of the most impressive pieces of the exhibition. The replica shows the impact of the Cycladic ships on the interaction between the two cultures, as they were the only way of transportation between the two sides of the Aegean for a long time.

Ayşe Parla receives the TUBA-GEBIP award 2011, given by the Turkish Academy of Sciences to Outstanding Young Scientists.

One of the young stellar researchers at FASS, Ayşe is a sociocultural anthropologist teaching mainly in our Cultural Studies programs.

The award will finance a research project on migration and citizenshipfor the next three years. Ayşe will receive the award in a ceremony on June 3, at the annual Academy Day in Istanbul.

Atiye – Manga
Sabancı University Bands: The Loop - Perfect Stranger -  Banner-Runner

SUŞenlik 2011 will be a festival where the music never ends and fun activities never stop.

Proudly celebrating its 11th year, the Sabancı University Spring Fest (SUŞenlik) will be held on Saturday, May 14th.  This year’s featured musicians are Atiye and Manga.

Sabancı University will open its doors to all guests at noon on Saturday, May 14th, and offers everyone boundless fun. Music will begin at 3.00 pm.

Admission to SUşenlik is free for Sabancı University students.

The SU Alumni Reunion of those living in America took place over a nice dinner on Friday, May 6th, at the Harvard Faculty Club.

Representing the University, in attendance were Güler Sabancı, President Nihat Berker, beloved professor Halil Berktay and Şule Yalçın from the SU Alumni Office. At the event the University representatives met with the close-to 80 alumni living in the USA, many of which who are either continuing their education on scholarship, or working. In additon, in presence were nearly 20 faculty members from various universities in Boston and representatives from Turkish Media.

The alumni discussed their future plans with the other attendees at the event. Many in attendance also made a gift toward the "SU USA Alumni Scholarship", supporting current SU students that are academically successful, yet have a financial burden, in receiving their education.

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The USA Meeting of Sabanci Alumni in the Media
Ceyda Karan (Habertürk): Tersine beyin göçü peşindeki ‘parlak çocuklar’
Güngör Uras (Milliyet): Şimdiki çocuklar harika
Oray Eğin (Akşam): Harvard'da Sabancı Günü

Named in honor of the late Sakıp Sabancı, the Honorary Board of Trustees Chairman of Sabancı University, the Sakıp Sabancı Conference is held annually by Sabancı University in association with the Brookings Institution to discuss the latest developments in global politics and to draw attention to the role of Turkey in political developments on an international level.

Keynote speakers of previous conferences were Former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, Former World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz, Former US Assistant Secretary of State Richard Holbrooke, Former US Assistant Secretary of State and Ambassador Nicholas Burns, Chancellor Oxford University Chris Patten, and US Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasian Affairs Philip Gordon.

About Javier Solana
Francisco Javier Solana de Madariaga, KOGF is a Spanish physicist and Socialist politician. After serving in the Spanish government under Felipe González (1982–1995) and Secretary General of NATO (1995–1999), he was appointed the European Union's High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy, Secretary General of the Council of the European Union and Secretary-General of the Western European Union and held these posts from October 1999 until December 2009.

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Held by Sabancı University in association with the Brookings Institution, this year’s Sakıp Sabancı Conference featured Former NATO Secretary-General and Former EU High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy Dr. Javier Solana.  In his speech titled “Turkey, Europe and the World in 2011,” Dr. Solana expressed his opinions on the current state of affairs across the world and Turkey’s EU-accession process.  Solana said it was a personal dream of his for Turkey to become an EU member.

The seventh Sakıp Sabancı Conference organized by Sabancı University in association with the Brookings Institution was held on Wednesday, May 4th in Washington, D.C.  The keynote speaker at this year’s conference was Former NATO Secretary-General and Former EU High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy Dr. Javier Solana.  In his speech titled “Turkey, Europe and the World in 2011,” Solana discussed Turkey-EU relations and Turkey’s process for EU accession.

The opening speech was given by Sabancı University Board of Trustees Chair Güler Sabancı, who explained that this conference series was being held in honor of the late Sakıp Sabancı on issues that commemorate his commitment to freedom of expression and association, the free market, free enterprise, and his dedication to leaving a better world to future generations.  Also commenting on current issues, Sabancı said, “The world is passing through a time when concepts like freedom of thought and democracy are being tested once again globally.  Amid these uncertainties, Turkey strives to be a beacon of stability in its region. With its secular democracy, rapidly-growing economy, and strong civil society, it continues to set a good example for its neighbors.”  Güler Sabancı then welcomed Dr. Javier Solana to the lecture to discuss the difficulties and opportunities that are awaiting Turkey.

EU should open its borders
Former NATO Secretary-General and Former EU High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy Dr. Javier Solana discussed the EU from economic and political standpoints.  Arguing that the EU was moving backwards in terms of competitiveness, Solana said, “By 2050, EU’s workforce will have reduced by 70 million, which will be detrimental to the Union’s economy.  Europe should open its borders to prevent this.”

Diversity  is the destiny of EU
Also discussing the issue of immigration, Solana noted that immigration was an important social driving force of cultural diversity in Europe and a source of richness, arguing that cultural diversity is ingrained in Europe.

“Europe should develop strategic partnerships with Turkey to resolve issues in the Mediterranean and the global energy problematic, while developing its mutual relationships with Turkey.”

Solana argued that Turkey maintained a strategic position and policies in the current state of affairs, and that the strategic advantages Europe could develop with Turkey could contribute to the solutions offered to global policy.

“Turkey’s EU membership is my dream.”
To conclude his speech, Solana said that the world was passing through a difficult, hopeful but uncertain period, and that Europe and Turkey needed to work together at this time, which meant the full accession of Turkey to the EU.  Solana ended by saying, “Turkey’s EU membership is my dream.”

Speaking after Solana’s lecture, Brookings Institution Vice President and Sabancı University International Board of Overseers Member Kemal Derviş said he agreed with Solana’s views on Turkey’s EU membership.  Kemal Derviş argued that while Turkey was ambitious to become a member to the EU, it was also “in a position to question what type of Europe it should join.”  Derviş also said that, instead of positioning itself as a superpower, Europe should see itself as an actor striving for the future of a better globalization.

The conference was broadcast live from Washington, D.C., and was televised at the Sabancı University campus in Tuzla.  The Turkish leg of the conference was hosted by Sabancı University President Professor Nihat Berker and moderated by Sabancı University Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences professor Ayşe Kadıoğlu.

The 7th Sakıp Sabancı Conference, organized in association with the Brookings Institution, will be held on Wednesday, May 4th, at the SoM Lecture Hall.

The conference will be broadcast live from Washington DC, and the theme of the conference is "Turkey, Europe and the World in 2011”. The speaker will be Former EU High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy Javier Solana. 

Solana will be exploring the developments in the Middle East from the perspectives of globalization, regional security and development.  He will assess the influence of Turkey on these developments as a candidate to the EU, and discuss whether it is possible for Turkey to help its historical allies and partners understand the situation in the region better in its capacity as both a member of the Transatlantic alliance, and a regional power.

Date: Wednesday, May 4th, 2011
Time: 5.00pm
Place: SoM Lecture Hall (live from Washington DC)
Speaker: Javier Solana - Former EU High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy
Subject: "Turkey, Europe and the World in 2011"

All Sabancı University members are invited.

The 2011 Dicle Koğacıoğlu Article Award is established by Sabancı University Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and Gender and Women's Studies Forum in memory of Dicle Koğacıoğlu.

The aim of this award is to support and motivate young researchers and their research on Turkish society and Turkish culture with gender focus. The Award is open to all social sciences graduate students and to all social sciences M.A students who have graduated within the last two years.

Only Turkish submissions will be accepted.

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Students who show remarkable achievement in their Foundations Development courses during their first year at the university are rewarded with a visit to MIT with our President, Nihat Berker.

Successful students went on a visit to MIT to experience a different education system and culture.  Students will attend lectures of their choice, and visit museums and go to a basketball game with President Nihat Berker as their guide.

Ege Gülcan, a student currently at MIT, gives an account of his first day, complete with photographs:

“We arrived in Boston Saturday night, and settled in our hotels and dormitory rooms.  On Sunday morning, Professor Berker showed us around MIT; afterwards, we took the subway from Cambridge to Boston and went to the Prudential Center for a bird’s eye view of the city.  Then we had lunch together and visited the Quincy Market for some shopping.  Meanwhile, preparations for the Boston Marathon were underway, and many roads were closed.

“After strolling around the Newsbury Avenue and shooing some more, we went back to our rooms and prepared for dinner.  Since Monday was our free day, we toured on our own and bought a few things.  On Tuesday, we will be meeting the president of MIT.  I will keep writing and posting photos.”

The 3rd “23 April National Sovereignty and Children’s Day Drawing Competition”, for the children of our employees is starting.

The topics according to age categories are:

    * 3-4 Years Age Group     :  My Family and Me
    * 5-6 Years Age Group     :  Funfair
    * 7-8 Years Age Group     :  My Friends
    * 9-10 Years Age Group   :  Atatürk and Children
    * 11-13 Years Age Group :  Climate Change

You can send your child’s drawing (A4 paper) together with the filled in application form to Şükriye Şanslı from Human Resources (President’s Office, Room No:1050) until 19 April 2011.

Evaluation and Awards:

The drawings will be evaluated by a jury. The winners of every age group will be awarded with;

1st place  : Bicycle
2nd place : Scooter
3rd place  : Book Set for Children
 
In addition, each participant will be awarded with a painting set and a drawing book. All the drawings will be exhibited at the University Center.

Application form is attached.

Human Resources