Friday, May 9, 2008

Turksa Gives Back

"Gifts in Kind" to Libraries

Turkish Student Association donated eight items to the University at Albany Libraries in order to enhance resources for the campus community to learn about Turkey and the Turkish culture.

In his meeting with Dr. Mary Casserly, Assistant Director for Collections and User Services, on May 9, 2008, Turksa treasurer Cüneyt Gözü handed over two illusrated books and DVDs of six Turkish movies to be catalouged for circulation. Turksa purchased the DVDs through RGSO funds and the books were donated by Zeynep Özkan from The College of Saint Rose.

To learn more about gifts in kind and to donate to the University Libraries, please visit their Web site.

List of Donated Items
1- İstanbul [Book] by İlhan Akşit (1981)
2- Marketplaces… Bazaars… [Book] by Eczacıbaşı (2005)
3- İklimler “Climates” [DVD] Directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan (2006)
4- Hacivat Karagöz Neden Öldürüldü? “Who Killed the Shadows?” [DVD] Directed by Ezel Akay (2006)
5- Dondurmam Gaymak “Ice Cream, I Scream” [DVD] Directed by Yüksel Aksu (2006)
6- Selvi Boylum, Al Yazmalım “The Girl with the Red Scarf” [DVD] Directed by Atıf Yılmaz (1977)
7- Hokkabaz “The Trickster” [DVD] Directed by Ali Taner Baltacı & Cem Yılmaz (2006)
8- Babam ve Oğlum “My Father and My Son” [DVD] Directed by Çağan Irmak (2005)

1 comment:

Turkish Student Association said...

May 31, 2008

Turkish Student Association
Education B-10

Dear Turkish Student Association Members:

On behalf of the President of the University at Albany and the University at Albany Foundation, I acknowledge receipt of 3 soft cover books and 5 DVDs to the University Libraries.

Thank you for your interest in the University Libraries.

Sincerely yours,

Frank D'Andraia
Dean and Director of Libraries