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Inspiring Story: Prof. Heath W. Lowry Inspiring Story: In This Issue: News from the Commission Prof. Heath W. Lowry American Programs · Turkish Programs U.S. Fulbright Alumnus Advising Activities · Alumni Corner 2000-2001 Newsletter Vol. 9 Vol. Issue 1 – June 2020 January — Pictured left: In Memoriam: Prof. Semahat Geldiay Preeminent Zoologist Fulbright Alumnus 1971-1972, 1985-1986 — Pictured right: Pre-Departure Orientation and Reception for Student Core Program and VSR Grantees From the Executive Director Dear Fulbright friends, An I hope this latest issue of our biannual Inspiring In 1966, Prof. Heath W. Lowry joined the newsletter finds you all well. As 2019 draws to a Peace Corps and traveled to Bereketli, close, we’re taking the opportunity once again Story a small village near Balıkesir, Turkey. to share with you the highlights of the last six Since then, he has had “An Ongoing months at the Commission. I am sure you’ll Affair” with Turkey. He has studied enjoy reading some of our regular newsletter Ottoman History, taught at Boğaziçi, features; for example, this issue’s ‘Inspiring George Washington, Georgetown, Story’ is an interview with Fulbright alumnus Princeton, and Bahçeşehir universities, Prof. Heath W. Lowry of Princeton University. and written scores of books on the Professor Lowry’s history with Turkey is a early Ottoman Period. He has become fascinating ‘ongoing affair’ of over 50 years— one of the foremost academicians as you will read more about on pages 12-17. specializing in this field. Our ‘In Memoriam’ section (page 11) features Professor Semahat Geldiay, a two-time He received a Fulbright Research grant Fulbright grantee and one of Turkey’s from the Turkish Fulbright Commission preeminent zoologists of the 20th century. for the 2000-2001 academic year, which Prof. Geldiay’s research focused on insect he spent at İhsan Doğramacı Bilkent endocrinology, but as you will see, the University–lecturing, giving seminars, implications of her work extend to hormone- and carrying out his research. He related functions in humans as well. Among also served on the Turkish Fulbright the many other interesting stories, you will Commission Board from 1977 to 1980. read about the exciting accomplishments of He believes Fulbright is one of the three recent Fulbright alumni, Ms. Elif Gökşen, most important foreign policy actions Mr. Polat Göktaş, and Mr. Serhan Erkol. the U.S. has ever taken. Ms. Gökşen was awarded the International Bar Association’s Outstanding Young (Full interview on pages 12–17) Lawyer Award for 2019, Mr. Göktaş received the 2019 Leopold B. Felsen Excellence in Electrodynamics Award, and Mr. Erkol has just released his latest album. I would like to extend my warm congratulations to all three of them for their tremendous achievements, and to remind all of you that we’re always happy to report on news from our alumni, so please be sure to keep us informed. In addition to all of the above, the following pages give you an idea about what our current Fulbright grantees— both Americans presently in Turkey and Turks researching, studying, and teaching in the United States –have been doing these past few months, as well as about what we have been working on at the Commission’s offices in Ankara and İstanbul. I hope you will enjoy all of the stories and news on the pages that follow, and on behalf of the entire team here at the Turkish Fulbright Commission, I would like to wish you a happy and healthy holiday season. Prof. Ersel Aydınlı 2 News from the Commission U.S. Ambassador’s Visit to the Ankara The newly assigned U.S. Ambassador and American citizens. Ambassador to Turkey, David M. Satterfield, visited Satterfield specifically stated his Head Office the Turkish Fulbright Commission interest in the English Teaching Head Office in Ankara on September Assistant (ETA) Award Program and 19, 2019. The Ambassador met with expressed his dedication to restoring the Executive Director, Prof. Ersel Aydınlı, and the rest of the staff, and the program to its previous capacity. Pictured below: Mr. David M. Satterfield learned about the ongoing Fulbright His support and encouragement were with the Fulbright Ankara Head Office Staff Grant Programs for both Turkish much appreciated. Consul General’s Visit to the İstanbul On September 16, 2019, the Consul General, Ms. Daria Darnell, visited Branch Office the Fulbright İstanbul Branch Office, accompanied by Ms. Stephanie Kuck, the Public Affairs Officer, and Ms. Dilek Bıçakçı, Cultural Specialist. Fulbright İstanbul Branch Office staff members Ms. Betti Delevi and Ms. Serin Alpokay Taş gave a presentation on the activities of the Office, which involve both the Fulbright Program and EducationUSA. The visitors showed great interest in the programs and activities of the Commission, and made useful suggestions for ways to increase cooperation and support between the two institutions. Pictured left: Ms. Dilek Bıçakçı Ms. Stephanie Kuck Ms. Daria Darnell Ms. Serin Alpokay Taş Mr. Vincent Pickett’s Visit to the İstanbul Mr. Vincent Pickett, Branch Chief U.S. Department of State, visited the of the Fulbright Multi-Regional İstanbul Branch Office on October 10, Branch Office Programs/Outreach from the Bureau 2019. The purpose of his visit was to meet of Educational and Cultural Affairs at with American Fulbright grantees and Turkish Fulbright alumni –especially FLTAs, the program he administered for many years –and to learn about the activities of the Commission. Mr. Pickett held a video conference with the Ankara Head Office staff and learned about the other Fulbright programs. He also visited the Fulbright booth at an education fair on the 13th, meeting with students interested in Fulbright grants. Pictured (L-R): Mr. Elijah Alperin, American Student Researcher Grantee; Mr. Uğur Doğu, CCIP alumnus; Mr. Vincent Pickett; Mr. Enes Umur Gökçek, SCP alumnus; Ms. Selin Alkan, FLTA alumna Staff Transitions Ms. Didem Çınar, our Part-Time Administrative Consultant, and Ms. Simge Zilif, Graphic Designer and Social Media Board Specialist, left the Commission. Transitions Mr. Tarık Tansu Yiğit filled the newly created role of Educational and Placement Adviser. Mr. Mert Batırbaygil has joined us as Part- Two new members joined our Board: Time Graphic Design and Social Media Mr. Emir Salim Yüksel, Deputy Director Assistant, while Ms. Anna Rachael Miller General for Cultural Diplomacy at the became the ETA Program Consultant and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, replaced American Programs Assistant. Ms. Ayşegül Gökçen Karaarslan, who was appointed Consul General in Ms. Mevlüde Bakır, who served as Dusseldorf; Ms. Daria Darnell, U.S. the American Programs Officer for Consul General in İstanbul, replaced many years, has taken over the position of Advising Coordinator. Ms. Stephanie Kuck, Public Affairs Ms. Nazlı Bulgurluoğlu, the former Advising Officer. We bid our former Board Coordinator, has assumed the role of Members our sincerest farewells and Interim American Programs Officer. thank them for their contributions to the Commission and their time with us. We bid a fond goodbye to our former We also offer our new Board members colleagues offer a warm welcome to all a warm welcome and hope for a long new staff members, and hope to work and fruitful working relationship with with them for many years to come. them. Pictured, top row: Mr. Tarık Tansu Yiğit Middle row: Mr. Mert Batırbaygil Bottom row: Ms. Anna Rachael Miller 4 Fulbright Office Retreat in Sinop In October, the Commission staff and with new members on the team. The family members spent a weekend occasion also allowed for a refocusing Pictured (L-R): in Sinop. It was a great opportunity of priorities and vision. Unlike previous İnceburun, Hamsilos Nature Park for staff to get to meet and connect office retreats, each staff member acted as a guide for a specific regional topic or site visited. The famous Sinop Prison, Sinop Castle, history of the city, local cuisine, Hamsilos Nature Park, and İnceburun, which is the northernmost point in Turkey, were some of the topics and landmarks that were covered by members of our staff. Ankara Head Office Thanksgiving On November 26, 2019, we hosted our Potluck Dinner annual Thanksgiving Potluck dinner in Ankara. The dinner was held at our Ankara Head Office, and was attended by current and former ETAs and U.S. Student Research grantees living in and around Ankara, as well as Commission staff. Each attendee brought a dish to share at the potluck –we had stuffing, pies, mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, and of course, turkey! The dinner was a great success, with grantees and staff sharing food, stories, and words of gratitude. Thanksgiving Dinner in İstanbul American Grantees in and around İstanbul came together for the annual Thanksgiving Dinner on November 29. Our Executive Director, Prof. Ersel Aydınlı, Ms. Stephanie Kuck, Public Affairs Officer from the U.S. Consulate, as well as staff members from the Ankara and İstanbul Branch Offices, assembled to share a festive dinner and offer gratitude for the good things in their lives. “Workshop on Developing Capacity for Internationalization in Turkish Universities: Perspectives from Students, Academics and Administrators” Brought to life with the support of U.S. Doğramacı Bilkent University's Media Department of State USA Study Abroad and Visual Studies Program. The and in coordination with the Middle panelists shared their distinct points East Technical University (METU), of view on the subject and discussed our "Workshop on Developing the reasons why foreign faculty and Capacity for Internationalization in students come to Turkey, as well as Turkish Universities: Perspectives the problems they encounter. All four from Students, Academics and panelists had experienced some of the Administrators" was held on December same obstacles, including –onboarding 16-17, 2019 at the METU Culture and issues, acclimation problems, lack Convention Center with 81 participants of information about the systems in –including Rectors, Vice Rectors, and place, lack of helpful personal contacts, International Offices Staff–from 47 alienation, language barrier issues, etc.
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