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Istanbul Center Expresses Condolences to the Victims of the Christmas Day Attacks in Nigeria

Istanbul Center would like to take the time to offer our condolences to the victims and survivors of the brutal bombings that occurred on this year’s Christmas Day in the West African nation of Nigeria

Spring 2012 Academic Program Internships available with Istanbul Center!

Internships are unpaid, one semester long and renewable. Interns should commit to at least 15 hours of voluntary work per week. Schedules are flexible. 

"Turkey chance for aging Europe"

April 24, 2011

ANKARA – Anatolia News Agency

Turkey’s young, dynamic, high-quality labor force has to ability to solve problems of the European Union as it strives to maintain its competitive power in the global economy, according to Turkey's Secretariat General for the European Union Affairs.

Atlanta World Showcase & Governor's International Awards

On the 20^th of October 2011, Istanbul Center participated in the 3rd annual Atlanta World Showcase at the Georgia International Convention Center. This event, presented by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, is the international business event of the year which not only honored the players driving Atlanta’s worldwide business growth but exposed them to the organizations, products and services available in Atlanta that represent various countries from all over the world.

Istanbul Center hosted its 9th annual Friendship Dinner

Istanbul Center was pleased to host its 9^th annual Friendship Dinner on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at the Westin Buckhead Hotel under the theme of “1 Billion Hungry in the World: What is your Role?” The gala, attended by hundreds of Atlanta’s most influential figures and leaders, began with a pre-event reception at 6:00 pm.

Istanbul Center hosted second part of our "Politics of Exclusion: Extremism and Imagining the 'Other'" Panel Series

On Monday, October 31^st 2011, Istanbul Center held the second part of its “Politics of Exclusion: Extremism and Imagining the ‘Other’” Panel Series at Georgia State University’s Student University Center from 12:00-1:30 p.m.

Lecture-Recital by the Renowned Dr. Evren Kutlay

Istanbul Center hosted a Lecture-Recital program by famed musician and researcher Dr. Evren Kutlay on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at the Woodruff Arts Center. 

Istanbul Center Asks for Your Help: Turkey Earthquake Relief Fund!

 Good afternoon friends,

It is with a heavy heart that we regret to inform you of another aftershock, a 5.7 magnitude earthquake, on November 9th that has killed over 40 people and further increased the death toll left in the wake of the massive 7.2 magnitude earthquake that occurred on Sunday, October 23rd 2011 in Turkey.

Turkey Trips, Summer 2011

Every year, Istanbul Center organizes multiple trips to Turkey to facilitate intercultural understanding and to build bridges and personal connections between Americans and their Turkish counterparts. The focus of these excursions is dialogue through culture, business, and education.

A Decade Since 9/11: Remembrance and Honor

Ten years ago this Sunday the United States and the world were changed forever when terrorists crashed four planes into the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania on a crisp, clear September morning, killing thousands of Americans. The tragedy of September 11, 2001 not only exemplifies the most severe attacks ever perpetrated on American soil but loss on a grand scale: loss of life, loss of security, loss of hope, and even a feeling of loss in common humanity. 

African Friends are Awaiting Your Help

Ethiopian and Somalian children are dying from starvation and Istanbul Center urges you to help.

Recently, Adrian Edwards, Official Representative of the UN, stated that the Dadaab Camp is the world's largest refugee camp. Due to displacement caused by drought, there are more than 400,000 Somalian refugees staying in the Dadaab Camp near Kenya and the number is increasing.

2011-2012 Art & Essay Contest Theme Announced!

Istanbul Center is excited to announce the 2011-2012 Global Connections Art & Essay Contest theme:

"1 Billion Hungry in the World: What's Your Role?"

"Justice Has Been Done"

On May 1st 2011, President Barack Obama announced that Osama bin Laden, the world’s most notorious terrorist and the leader of al-Qaeda, had been killed by U.S. special forces. As President Obama stated, the death of bin Laden should be heralded as a victory not only for the United States, but “should be welcomed by all who believe in peace and human dignity.”  

Turkish Cooking Classes Coming Soon!

Do you love kebabs, baklava and exotic spices? Look out for Istanbul Center’s cooking classes! Read more...