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We Commemorated Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk with Respect and Gratitude

The programme began with a moment of silence followed by a wreath-laying ceremony, during which Acting Rector Prof. Dr. Özlem Kayhan Pusane and Chairman of the Board of Trustees Mehmet Serdar Sarıgül laid a wreath at the Atatürk bust.

The commemoration programme continued with a panel discussion titled “Atatürk’s Living Heritage: Institutions, Citizens and Ideals.” Moderated by Asst. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Narcı of the Opticianry Programme at the Vocational School, the panel brought together Prof. Dr. Fatma Ahsen Özsoy, faculty member of the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aslı Tuncay Çelikel, faculty member of the Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Economics, Administrative and Social Sciences; and Prof. Dr. Bihrat Önöz, Head of the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences. The panellists explored Atatürk’s ideas, ideals and enduring legacy, which continue to guide and inspire us today, from different perspectives.

On the 88th anniversary of his passing, we remember Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk with deep respect, longing and gratitude. His ideas and achievements continue to illuminate our path and inspire future generations.