Movie Night - 16
Saturday, February 27, 2010
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Campus Center Terrace Lounge
Tatil Kitabı "Summer Book"
The story of one family in a small Mediterranean town in summer. Told mostly from the perspective of the youngest son Ali, the narrative is structured on the tensions between the father, Mustafa, and other members of the family. Mustafa is an authoritarian lemon merchant but when he experiences a cerebral hemorrhage the whole family is forced to accept new responsibilities. (BTFF) (IMDb) Refreshments will be served.
Movie Night - 17
Saturday, April 10, 2010
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Lecture Center 4
Güneşi Gördüm "I Saw the Sun"
A mountain village perched on the border between two worlds... The home, for generations, of the Altun family... Spanning a period of 25 years, the film recounts the experiences of the three families as they struggle to find their feet in alien surroundings. It is a film that condemns all of discrimination or otherization and argues that war,fighting and contempt for anyone unlike oneself are the very problem itself... (IMDb) There will be an expert guest speaker and refreshments.
Turkish Day 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Campus Center Assembly Hall
A panel on Turkish higher education with esteemed guest speakers preceded by dinner.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Friday, November 27, 2009
Turksa President in News
Local Newspaper Features Turksa President
Turkish Student Association President Asil Özdoğru was featured in a news story about international students in the United States by the local newspaper, Times Union.
The story by staff writer Scott Waldman, "An offshore educational experience: Region's schools look to attract growing pool of foreign students," which appeared on TU's Friday, November 27th Capital Region section sampled Asil's perceptions and experiences of UAlbany as a representative of international students community in the campus.
Turkish Student Association President Asil Özdoğru was featured in a news story about international students in the United States by the local newspaper, Times Union.
The story by staff writer Scott Waldman, "An offshore educational experience: Region's schools look to attract growing pool of foreign students," which appeared on TU's Friday, November 27th Capital Region section sampled Asil's perceptions and experiences of UAlbany as a representative of international students community in the campus.Monday, November 9, 2009
Turkish Movie Night
Turkish Student Association
cordially invites you to the
Turkish Movie Night
DEVRiM ARABALARI
"Revolution Cars"
An award-winning 2008 film with English subtitles
The inspirational story of Turkey’s attempt to
The inspirational story of Turkey’s attempt to
build a national automobile in the 1960s
The event is free and open to all!
Sponsored by
"Your GSO funds at work"
Monday, October 19, 2009
Republic Day Reception
Turkish Student Association
cordially invites you to
REPUBLIC DAY RECEPTION
Turkish Republic Day Celebration
Reception for the 86th annual Turkish Republic Day followed by
The Republic, cinematic story of the foundation of Turkish Republic
The Republic, cinematic story of the foundation of Turkish Republic
Thursday, October 29, 20098:00pm, Lecture Center 22
Reception catered by Chartwells
"The Turkish Republic in a Global Context"
Guest speech by Lizzie Redkey
Movie: Cumhuriyet (The Republic)
The event is free and open to all!
Brought to you by
Turkish Student Association
Co-sponsored by
Office of Multicultural Student Success
Graduate Student Organization
“Your GSO funds at work!”
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Ramazan 2009
Turkish Student Associationcordially invites you to
2nd annual Bayram Celebration
RAMAZAN 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Campus Center Ballroom
8:00-9:30pm
- A guest speaker from Rochester Turkish mosque
- Sema demo by a whirling dervish
- Coffee, tea, water, and Turkish desserts
Join us for a night of cultural enlightenment
The event is free and open to all
Brought to you by
Sponsored by
Graduate Student Organization (GSO)
GSO Programming Committee
GSO Multicultural Affirmative Action Committee
Office of Multicultural Student Success
Monday, August 31, 2009
Fall 2009 Events
Ramazan 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
8:00pm, Campus Center Ballroom
Celebration of Ramazan Bayramı with a guest speaker, Sufi music and sema performances along with coffee and Turkish desserts.
Republic Day Reception
Thursday, October 29, 2009
8:00pm, Lecture Center 22
Celebration of the 86th annual Turkish Republic Day (Cumhuriyet Bayramı) with a reception and a guest speaker followed by the screening of The Republic, epic cinematic story of the foundation of the Turkish Republic.
Movie Night - 15
Saturday, November, 21, 2009
8:00pm, Campus Center Terrace Lounge
Devrim Arabaları "Revolution Cars"
Docudrama recreation of the race by the engineers of the State Railroad Directorate at Eskişehir, following the 1961 coup d'état by Cemal Gursel, to build the first Turkish automobile. A simple yet successful procedural approach to great effect to follow the production of the "Devrim" car from its inception to it's bittersweet final test whilst never losing track of the fascinating characters behind its creation in a surprisingly moving story. (IMDb). Refreshments will be served at the event.
Monday, September 21, 2009
8:00pm, Campus Center Ballroom
Celebration of Ramazan Bayramı with a guest speaker, Sufi music and sema performances along with coffee and Turkish desserts.
Republic Day Reception
Thursday, October 29, 2009
8:00pm, Lecture Center 22
Celebration of the 86th annual Turkish Republic Day (Cumhuriyet Bayramı) with a reception and a guest speaker followed by the screening of The Republic, epic cinematic story of the foundation of the Turkish Republic.
Movie Night - 15
Saturday, November, 21, 2009
8:00pm, Campus Center Terrace Lounge
Devrim Arabaları "Revolution Cars"
Docudrama recreation of the race by the engineers of the State Railroad Directorate at Eskişehir, following the 1961 coup d'état by Cemal Gursel, to build the first Turkish automobile. A simple yet successful procedural approach to great effect to follow the production of the "Devrim" car from its inception to it's bittersweet final test whilst never losing track of the fascinating characters behind its creation in a surprisingly moving story. (IMDb). Refreshments will be served at the event.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Donated Library Items
| # | Turkish Title | English Title | Type | Year | Author/Director | UAlbany Library Call Number |
| 1 | Babam ve Oğlum | My Father and My Son | DVD | 2005 | Çağan Irmak | PL 248 I753X B33V 2006 |
| 2 | Dondurmam Gaymak | Ice Cream, I Scream | DVD | 2006 | Yüksel Aksu | HD 9281 T92 D66V 2006A |
| 3 | Hacivat Karagöz Neden Öldürüldü? | Who Killed the Shadows? | DVD | 2006 | Ezel Akay | PL 248 A354X H335V 2006 |
| 4 | Hokkabaz | The Magician | DVD | 2006 | Ali Taner Baltacı & Cem Yılmaz | PL 248 C437X H655V 2006A |
| 5 | İklimler | Climates | DVD | 2006 | Nuri Bilge Ceylan | PL 248 C475X I55V 2006A |
| 6 | İstanbul | İstanbul | Book | 1981 | İlhan Akşit | NA 1370 A397X 1981 |
| 7 | Marketplaces… Bazaars… | Pazarlar… Çarşılar… | Book | 2005 | Eczacıbaşı | HF 5475 T9 C37X 2005 |
| 8 | Selvi Boylum, Al Yazmalım | The Girl with the Red Scarf | DVD | 1977 | Atıf Yılmaz | PL 44.9 A36 S45V 1977A |
| 9 | Cumhuriyet 1 | Republic 1 | DVD | 1998 | Ziya Öztan | DR 590 C85V 1998A |
| 10 | Cumhuriyet 2 | Republic 2 | DVD | 1998 | Ziya Öztan | DR 590 C85V 1998A |
| 11 | Cumhuriyet 3 | Republic 3 | DVD | 1998 | Ziya Öztan | DR 590 C85V 1998A |
| 12 | Devrim Arabaları | Cars of the Revolution | DVD | 2008 | Tolga Örnek | PL 248 O2354X D48V 2008A |
| 13 | Gönül Yarası | Lovelorn | DVD | 2005 | Yavuz Turgul | PL 248 Y489 G66V 2005A |
| 14 | Güneşi Gördüm | I Saw the Sun | DVD | 2009 | Mahsun Kırmızıgül | PL 248 K575X G85V 2009A |
| 15 | Karpuz Kabuğundan Gemiler Yapmak | Boats Out of Watermelon Rinds | DVD | 2004 | Ahmet Ulucay | PL 248 U583X K376V 2004A |
| 16 | Mustafa | Mustafa | DVD | 2008 | Can Dündar & Hacı Mehmet Duranoglu | DR 592 K4 M865V 2008 |
| 17 | Son Osmanlı Yandım Ali | The Last Ottoman: Yandım Ali | DVD | 2007 | Mustafa Şevki Doğan | PL 248 D5774X S66V 2006A |
| 18 | Tatil Kitabı | Summer Book | DVD | 2008 | Seyfi Teoman | PL 248 T336X T386V 2009A |
| 19 | Vizontele | Vison Tele | DVD | 2001 | Yılmaz Erdoğan & Ömer Faruk Sorak | PL 248 E746X V689V 1997A |
| 20 | Pandora’nın Kutusu | Pandora’s Box | DVD | 2008 | Yeşim Ustaoğlu | N/A yet |
| 21 | Yahşi Batı | Otoman Cowboys | DVD | 2010 | Ömer Faruk Sorak | N/A yet |
| 22 | Neşeli Hayat | A Jolly Life | DVD | 2009 | Yılmaz Erdoğan | N/A yet |
| 23 | Mommo - Kız Kardeşim | The Bogeyman | DVD | 2009 | Atalay Taşdiken | N/A yet |
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Spring 2009 Commencement
Turkish Student Association members and friends participated at the Spring 2009 commencement ceremonies to congratulate and share the happiness of Turkish student graduates and friends.
Following the university-wide graduate commencement ceremony at the SEFCU Arena on May 16th, friends and families of graduates joined the family picnic organized by the university on the Academic Podium as well as the individual recognition ceremonies and receptions by various schools and colleges of the university.
UAlbany President George Philip also individually congratulated the Turkish graduates and shared his personal insights and experiences during the family picnic.
Following the university-wide graduate commencement ceremony at the SEFCU Arena on May 16th, friends and families of graduates joined the family picnic organized by the university on the Academic Podium as well as the individual recognition ceremonies and receptions by various schools and colleges of the university.UAlbany President George Philip also individually congratulated the Turkish graduates and shared his personal insights and experiences during the family picnic.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Turkish Day 2009
Turkish Student Association
cordially invites you to
the 2nd annual
TURKISH DAY
Monday, April 20th, 2009
Campus Center Ballroom
7:00 - 9:30pm
• Remarks by President George Philip and Ambassador Robert Gosende
• International education plans by Vice Provost Ray Bromley
• Personal experiences by Professor of Sociology Sam Friedman
• Turkish coffee demo
• Ebru (paper marbling) demo
• Nasrettin Hoca show
• Live Turkish folk and pop music
• Turkish folk dance choreography
Join us for a night of cultural entartainment!
The event is free and open to all.
See the event flyer.
Brought to you by
University at Albany, SUNY
Sponsored by
Graduate Student Organization
GSO Programming Committee
GSO Multicultural Affirmative Action Committee
Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action
Office of Multicultural Student Success
Office of International Education
GSO Programming Committee
GSO Multicultural Affirmative Action Committee
Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action
Office of Multicultural Student Success
Office of International Education
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Day of Inclusion
Turkish Student Association participated in the First Annual Day of Inclusion that was held on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 in the UAlbany Campus Center Ballroom as one of the representative cultural organizations. In its display table, Turksa volunteers handed out flyers for upcoming events and promotional materials about Turksa, and displayed advertorial documents about Turkey.
Full day of events included film screenings and discussions, tablings by various organizations, food from different cultures, and a panel discussion on diversity in higher education. The Day of Inclusion was sponsored by UAlbany's Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action, University Auxillary Services, Black Faculty and Staff Association, Alianza Latina, Office of Multicultural Student Success, and National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
Full day of events included film screenings and discussions, tablings by various organizations, food from different cultures, and a panel discussion on diversity in higher education. The Day of Inclusion was sponsored by UAlbany's Office of Diversity and Affirmative Action, University Auxillary Services, Black Faculty and Staff Association, Alianza Latina, Office of Multicultural Student Success, and National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
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