Monthly Archives: April 2009
Watch “Three Monkeys” for Free
| April 24, 2009 | Posted by turks under News |
Nuri Bilge Ceylan films debuting on The Auteurs The Auteurs and Zeitgeist Films are celebrating Turkish filmmaker Nuri Bilge Ceylan this month by showing his two newest films on The Auteurs for free. ( http://www.theauteurs.com/sections/24) Ceylan’s newest film, Three Monkeys, which garnered him the Best Director award at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival, will be…
Memorial Service for Dr. Nihat BILGUTAY
| April 24, 2009 | Posted by turks under Events, News |
Memorial Service for Dr. NIHAT BILGUTAY with an Open Microphone Please come and share your memories of our beloved Nihat Bilgutay with us. Date: Sunday, May 3, 2009 Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Refreshments and soft drinks will be served following the ceremony. Please RSVP your attendance by April 30 to: rsvp@drexeltsa.org Location: Hill…
Happy Children’s Day
| April 23, 2009 | Posted by turks under Events, News |
On April 23, 1920 Grand National Assembly of Turkey was first established in the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. This was one of the first milestones on the road leading to the Modern Turkish Republic. Believing that “Children are a new beginning of tomorrow“, Ataturk dedicated this important day to the children not only in…
Okumus-TAFSUS Turkey Fellowship
| April 20, 2009 | Posted by turks under News |
TAFSUS has been sending teachers to Turkey for a 2 week study tour during the summer months as part of OKUMUS -TAFSUS Fellowship program. The Education Dept. of the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia has been administering this program and selecting teachers on TAFSUS’ behalf. This year, again an excellent list of educators have been selected…
TAFSUS Dinner at Divan
| April 20, 2009 | Posted by turks under Events |
TAFSUS is happy to invite you to a get-together at DIVAN TURKISH KITCHEN & BAR on Thursday, April 23, 2009 Dinner : 6:30 pm We hope that many of you will join your friends at Divan for this special evening. We request that you make a reservation by calling Divan at 215-545-5790 no later than…
Embassy Notes: Visit to Bolster the Turkish-American Alliance and Strategic Partnership
| April 3, 2009 | Posted by turks under News |
Embassy Notes: Visit to Bolster the Turkish-American Alliance and Strategic Partnership U.S. President Barack Obama will make an historic visit to Turkey next Monday and Tuesday, April 6 and 7, highlighting the importance of the United States’ friendship, strategic partnership, crucial alliance and cooperation with Turkey. As the fifth U.S. president to visit Turkey, President…
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