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The Rector, Board of Trustees and the rest of the academic Discussing the importance of solidarity, Prof. staff opened the new year with the academic opening Hotamışlıgil said, ‘Solidarity, discussion, ceremony. All professors of Kadir Has University met at a conversation and understanding can help reception where they could catch up on the past months people become more productive. One of and look forward to what was coming. the most important signals or motivators of solidarity is need. People are more inclined Special guest at the opening was Prof. Dr. Gökhan S. towards solidarity when they have a need Hotamışlıgil, a member of Kadir Has Unıversity Board for it.’ of Trustees and a member of Harvard University in the

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Text by Laurens Bammens / Photo by Nele Frobel Not enough demand for day care A day care at Kadir Has University would be a good thing to attract more women to the university. That was said by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mary Lou O’Neil, head of the department for American Culture and Literature. Rector Mustafa Aydin supported the idea, but said that there was not enough demand for a day care. Turkey is number 69 on the worldwide gender Rector Mustafa Aydin agreed: ‘It would be a good inequality scale of the United Nation. Also the idea to have a day care centre.’ The Directorate of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Health, Sports, and Culture did a study on the issue: Development (OECD) calculated that the wage ‘The results were presented to the faculty members gap between men and women in Turkey is 20%. and administrative staff few months ago. However, there was not sufficient interest at the time to sustain It is usually mothers that have to take care of the such a center and assure its durability. The University children. Even when they want to work, they will is still committed to establish it if and when there is still make less money than a man. ‘The way to enough demand.’ move women into work is to create a system that actually supports working women’, says Mary The university offered to cover 1/3 or 2/3 of the cost Lou O’Neil, head of the department for American for the day care. Why there are still not enough Culture and Literature,’ People who have children enthusiasts in this case remains a question. Maybe need a place to leave their children when they go in the future the many women of Kadir Has will to work.’ Assoc. Prof. O’Neil continues by saying receive a day care facility. 2 that every university should have a day care facility. AAM Partner Award presented to Mithat Bereket The AAM Partner Awards 2015 is given to Mithat Bereket. As one of AAMs first international partners he produced multiple documentaries with them. For over 20 year he is running his own news production company called ‘Pusula’ (Compass).

Mithat Bereket, born in is a reporter and war correspondent. He travels around the world for major news stories. Bereket talked and interviewed exclusive personalities for example , , or Gerhard Schröder. As one of AAMs first international partners he produced multiple documentaries with them.

Text by Nele Frobel / Photo by Creative Commos The man behind the name As many people may or may not know Later, he and his wife Rezan Has founded the who the founder of Kadir Has University Kadir Has Foundation (HASVAK) in 1991. is, his philosophy always was: ‘Building Currently, it has contributed to funding more than one school saves one thousand men 45 projects. from entering prison.’ This man’s name ‘I worked hard, I tried to achieve good things was Kadir Has and he created many for my country. My first goal was always to be institutions, facilities, and schools for known as a person who served his country.’ Turkey.

Kadir Has was born into a wealthy When Kadir Has passed away in 2007, he had set family. He was taught by his father distinction in being the record holder of donations Nuri-Zekiye Has how to become a prosperous in Turkey. According to the Kadir Has foundation entrepreneur, but also about the ideals of giving back website, he and his wife have donated their Akbank to the community. As a result, Kadir Has became a shares and had set a total value of 150 billion TL to successful businessman and brought companies HASVAK. This donation is also known for setting the such as Coca Cola and Mercedes to Turkey. record in Turkey of ‘the biggest donation in one go’.

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Text / Photo by Nele Frobel Merhaba,Türkiye* *Hello, Turkey

Istanbul, a vibrant city right at the can let yourself go with flow and make your way Bosporus, is one of the most exciting through the Spice and Grand Bazaar. Grab a ‘simit’ cities at the edge of Europe and it is (traditional Turkish bagel) to go and fight your way always worth visiting. We are going through to Valide Han, were you walk all the way to tell you some of our favourite spots up to take a minute and enjoy the overview of an enormous city. which make your stay unforgettable. Once it starts to get dark you should stop by Ulus Istanbul has always something to offer, no matter Café, where you can enjoy the sunset with a well- what time of the day. But we always love to start brewed ‘çay’ (traditional turkish tea). To end your our day with a delicious traditional breakfast in day perfectly you should take a taxi to Bebek, which the trendy area Besiktas. If you walk along the is an area where most of the locals are hanging out little street called ‘Kahvalti Sokak’ you will find one and walk along the seaside and let the city lights breakfast place next to another surrounded by all shine on you. the fish and fruits markets.

Afterwards you can take the ferry to the Asian side and let the wind breeze through your hair. On the Asian Side you should walk through the alleys and get lost in the modern and hipster vibes of the city. Our favourite spot to have some coffee is the Ba’de chocolatier café. They have the best homemade and most delicious cake in town. This newsletter was made for Kadir Has University. Once you take the ferry back from Kadiköy to Eminönü you can enjoy your lunch were the fish All images are used with jumps right into your sandwich. Afterward you permission or are creative commons.

Worked on this issue: Laurens Bammens (Belgium) Nele Frobel (Germany) Erika Rios (USA)