5/30/2007

Donus

Kisa bir sureligine de olsa dondum ben.. guzel dilekleriniz icin cok tesekkurler. Ben de ozledim bir seyler yazmayi, resimleri paylasmayi, blog dunyasinda kesiflere dalmayi.
Dun gece 11 'de son sinavima girdim, tam 3 gun tatilim var (bozdur bozdur harca), pazartesi gunu okul kabus bir ders ile basliyor ama en azindan iki hafta sinav stresi, ders sikintisi viz gelir, cunku kizkardesim yanimda, yanibasimda, dizimin dibinde, uyaninca onu gormek, saatlerce onun sesini dinlemek butun sikintilari unutturuyor. Keske diger kardeslerim de gelebilse.. ama buna da sukur, hem ne kaldi ki , topu topu 3 ay sonra ben onlarin yaninda olacagim, degil mi?
Ben ne kadar fotograf cekmeyi seviyorsam da, kizkardesim de bir o kadar poz vermeyi seviyor (ya da benim israrlarima dayanamayip sesini cikarmiyor yavru kus)..
Yolcu yolunda gerek, birazdan 3 gunlugune Washington D.C.'ye gidiyorum ama soz, bir suru resim ile donecegim.

ROKY ERICKSON AND ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO


ROKY ERICKSON AND ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO
DATE: Jun 02, 2007
TIME: 7:00pm
TYPE: Music
LOCATION: Castle Clinton National Monument
PHONE: 212-835-2789
PRICE: Free

For more info, please log on to River to River's website

5/23/2007

TURKISH AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

TURKISH COALITION OF AMERICA
May 4, 2007
TURKISH AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

We take this opportunity to introduce a new organization founded in February 2007, the Turkish Coalition of America (TCA).

Based in the nation’s capital, TCA’s objective is to

Educate the general public about Turkey and Turkish Americans and voice their opinion on critical issues to interested parties.
Engage and cultivate a new generation of young Turkish American leaders.
Promote and advance the interests of the Turkish American community and Turks.
Foster friendship, understanding and cooperation between the United States and Turkey.
Protect the character and ensure a realistic portrayal of Turkey and Turkish Americans in the media and the arts.
Serve as a think tank of expertise and a clearinghouse of information on Turkey and Americans of Turkish descent.
Identify and recognize the achievements of Turkish Americans in academia, arts, business, education, government, public service and science.
In carrying out its mission, TCA is committed to building coalitions and working with all like minded organizations, based on shared values and goals, on the local, state and national levels in the sponsorship and organization of

Educational programs on Turkish American issues, Turkish heritage and Turkey.
Civic consciousness seminars on issues affecting Turkish Americans and the importance for Turkish Americans being involved in the political process.
Scholarships and internship programs for Turkish Americans interested in political science, public administration and communication.
News dissemination about the Turkish American perspective on critical issues and the activities and achievements of Turkish Americans.
Educational and cultural tours between Turkey and the United States.
Sister city relationships between Turkish and American cities.
One of the programs that we are proud to announce is a Scholarship Program for Turkish American Youth. This program is designed to encourage and support young Turkish Americans to study public policy or public affairs, political science, international relations, communications, print or electronic journalism or public relations and pursue a career in these areas. The scholarship awards $ 5,000 per year for undergraduate and graduate students. More information about eligibility and application forms may be downloaded from our website at www.turkishcoalitionofamerica.org.

We look forward to working with organizations and individuals in the Turkish American community and beyond to strengthen the Turkish presence in the United States and to create a better future for generations to come.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green card holder)
have and maintain through the course of the scholarship period a cumulative minimum 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale;
evidence of leadership commitment through participation in community service, particularly within the Turkish American community; and
be a
high school senior applying to an accredited college or university; or
a college student who plans to continue undergraduate study; or
a college senior or graduate enrolled or about to enroll in graduate school; or
a graduate student who is enrolled in a degree program.
Graduate students who apply for the TCA must plan to pursue studies and a career in public affairs.
While financial need is not an eligibility criteria, special consideration may be shown to applicants who provide information about and prove financial need.
Selection CriteriaCandidates will be selected on the basis of academic achievement, interest in Turkish American issues as demonstrated by involvement in Turkish American community affairs, and individual leadership qualities conducive to pursuing a career in public affairs, media and public relations. Priority will be given to students who are admitted to top national universities or liberal arts schools.
How to ApplyPlease read the following instructions carefully. Submit three (3) collated copies of each of the following items. Use paperclips, not staples.
1) COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM (see attached) 2) RESUME: Each copy should be submitted on one single-sided 8.5” x 11” sheet of paper.3) OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT: One must be original, two may be copies. Transcripts may NOT be sent separately.4) TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (see attached form) 5) SHORT ESSAY: The essay should not exceed 500 words, must be typed and double-spaced. Please respond to the following: Describe any involvement or interest you have in the Turkish American community. If you were awarded a TCA scholarship, propose how you would contribute to the Turkish American community now and in the future.
Applications are due by June 8, 2007. Scholarship Recipients will be notified on the 4th of July, 2007 and scholarships will be awarded on October 29, 2007.
All applications must be sent via mail to:
Turkish Coalition of America1025 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1000Washington, DC 20036
Application Form
Referral Form

5/17/2007

Istanbul Universitesi Mezunlar Dernegi'nden Duyuru

19 Mayis 2007 'de New York'ta Turk gunu yuruyusu;

DEGERLI IU MEZUNUMUZ

IUMEZ-USA , 19 MAYIS 2007 CUMARTESI GUNU SAAT 12.00 DE BASLAYACAK OLAN TURK YURUYUSUNE KATILACAKTIR
ISTANBUL UNIVERSITESI MEZUNLARI OLARAK RENKLI FLOATUMUZ ILE BIRLIKTE YURUYUSE KATILACAGIZ.SIZLERIDE ARAMIZDAN GORMEKTEN MUTLULUK DUYACAGIMIZI BELIRTMEK ISTIYORUZ.
* ISTANBUL UNIVERSITESI REKTORLUGUNU TEMSILEN UGUR ERDOGAN YURUYUSE KATILMAK ICIN TURKIYEDEN GELMISTIR,AYRICA ILETISIM FAKULTESI GRUBU, YURUYUSTE BIZLERLE OLACAKTIR.
YER: MADISON AVENUE ILE 56ci SOKAK ARASINDA BASLAYACAKTIR
* CUMA AKSAMI VEYA CUMARTESI TAM SOKAK NUMARASI OGRENMEK ISTIYORSANIZ AYDIN BIRIK 347-276-0839 VEYA ALI CINAR 203-722-4339 OGRENEBILIRSINIZ.

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AYRICA
VARAN 2
23 MAYIS 2007 , SAAT 7'DE NEW YORK TURKEVINDE, TURKIYEDEN GELEN ILETISIM FAKULTESI AKADEMISYENLERININ SUNACAGI IKI BELGESEL FILM GOSTERIME SUNULACAKTIR.TUM IU MEZUN VE DOSTLARI DAVETLIDIR
KONULAR:
1.Gokkusaginin giyinen kadinlari

Konu: Ardahan ýn damal ilcesinde yasayan turkmen kadinlarin giydigi uc etek kiyafetinin oykusu.

21.dakika


2.Yunda

1924 turk-yunan mubadelesinin ayvalik cunda adasinda býraktigi izler.

55.dakika.

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VARAN 3 -
2 HAZIRAN 2007 CUMARTESI SAAT 6 PM
NEW YORKTA BIR ILK -MELUCANLAR BIZLERLE
MELUNCANLAR NEW YORK''A GELÝYOR


Istanbul Ünýversitesi Mezun USA'den yapilan aciklamada 2 Haziran Cumartesi günü Türkevinde " Meluncalarla Bizlerle" adli program üzerinde çalismalarin devam edildigi açiklandi. Programa Melucanlarin Lideri olan Brent Kennedy ve kardesi Richard Kennedy disinda, Meluncanlarin için film yapan Film Direktörü Wayne Winkler ve Amerikanin eski Istanbul Baskonsolosu Davit Arnett katilacak. Panel sonrasi 45 dakika Meluncan müziklerinin sunulacagi programa simdiden ilginin büyük olacagi bekleniyor. IÜMEZ-USA Baskani Ali Çinar , 1 milyon üzerinde olan Meluncanlarin Amerikada politik olarakta güçleri bulundugunu ve Türk-Amerikan toplumunun Meluncanlara daha yakin olmasi ve Türk-Amerikan iliskilerinin gelistirilmesi açisindan bu etkinligin çok önemli oldugunu açikladi

Meluncanlar Kimdir?

Meluncanlar, ABD `deki Güneybatý Virginia `nin Apalaþ Daglainda yerlesmis bulunmaktadir. Meluncanlarin aslinda Osmanli Türklerinin uzantisi oldugunu Dr. N. Brent Kennedy tarafindan ileri sürülüyor ve belgeleniyor. Brent'in kitabinda da yer aldigi gibi Meluncanlar'la bagi bulunan bir çok ünlü isim var. Elvis Presley ve Amerikan'in eski baskanlarindan Abraham Lincoln bunlara birer örnek. Meluncanlar köklerinin 1500'lü yýllarda Osmanli donanmasinin Portekizle yaptigi savasta esir düsen ve Ispanyollar tarafindan ABD'ye getirilen leventlere dayandigi öne sürüyor. ABD'nin 1996 - 2005 yillari arasinda görev yapan Istanbul Baskonsolosu David Arnett, atalarini Meluncan olabilecegini söylemistir

5/10/2007

Closed - Kapaliyiz



Onumuzdeki hafta okulun son haftasi, malum projeler, finaller var. En yakin arkadaslarimdan biri evleniyor, onun kina gecesi var, SoHo'da bir yerde dugunu var, baska bir arkadasimin babasi bir hafta icinde konulan kanser teshisine yenik dustu ve iki gun once vefat etti.

Hayatim bu aralar birer sorgu yumagi, o yuzden affola.

Bir sure buralara ugrayamayacagim ama sonra cok guzel seyler olacak, bir bakmisim finaller bitmis, projeler teslim edilmis ve en kucuk kardesim ucaga atlayip 3 haftaligina yanima gelmis.

Guzel gunler adina hazirladigim bu foto-video yu begenmeniz umidi ile hoscakalin diyorum simdilik.

Yakinda gorusmek uzere....
Bu arada annesi hayatta olanlarin, yakinda anne olacaklarin, annelik sevgisini tadanlarin, Allah'in rahmetine eren annelerin, o yuce varliklarin tumunun ANNELER GUNU simdiden KUTLU OLSUN!

5/08/2007

Bahar geldi!







BAHAR ŞİİRİ

Bu sabah mutluluğa aç pencereni

Bir güzel arın dünkü kederinden

Bahar geldi bahar geldi güneşin doğduğu yerden

Çocuğum uzat ellerini

Şu güzelim bulut gözlü buzağıyı

Duy böyle koşturan sevinci

Dinle nasıl telaş telaş çarpıyor

Toprak ananın kalbi

Şöyle yanıbaşıma çimenlere uzan

Kulak ver gümbürtüsüne dünyanın

Baharın gençliğin ve aşkın

Türküsünü söyliyelim bir ağızdan

ATAOL BEHRAMOGLU

5/07/2007

Meet the Author - Khaled Hosseini



May 22, 2007

07:00 PM
Khaled Hosseini: Thousand Splendid Suns
Author Event
Fiction


Barnes & Noble Booksellers
Union Square
33 East 17th Street
New York, NY 10003
212-253-0810
FREE
Do you remember the book called "Kite Runner"? No, well you should!! :-)) It was the talk of the town last 2 years. The engaging story about family, friendship, betrayal and and forgiveness kept many readers sleepless.
Kite Runner was the first novel of Mr. Hosseini and also it was the first novel in english language by an Afghan writer. If you like the first book, get ready for the second one. he is coming to town to meet the readers , mark your calendar and make sure to be there when he starts reading parts from "Thousand Splendid Suns ".
For those of you who does not know him yet, I encourage you to go see him, listen to to his voice and if you can take photos for me and share with us, it will be awesome.
I will be having my final examination session for financial accounting at 7pm that day, otherwise I would be there.Life is so unfair.

5/06/2007

My New Video @ YouTube

I just added this video to YouTube, let's see if you are going to like it.

Place : Farmer's Market in 14th Street & Union Square , New York, NY
Time : Weekend
Music: Norah Jones - Those Sweet words

YouTube'a yeni ekledigim video, bakalim begenecekmisiniz?

Yer: Manhattan 14.caddede & Sendika Meydani'nda kurulan Ciftci pazari,
Zaman : Haftasonu
Muzik: Norah Jones - O tatli sozler


5/04/2007

FREE ADMISSION - SATURDAY MAY 5TH



Saturday, May 5, 8:00 pm
The Lighthouse Theater
Lighthouse International Headquarters,
The Sol and Lillian Goldman Building
111 East 59th Street (Between Lexington & Park Ave)New York, NY 10022

5/03/2007

Cevat Çapan 'in siiri - Cevat Capan's poem







KIS BITTI

"Vedalaşmaların ilmini yaptım ben,"
Sürgünlerin uzmanlığını.
Bir vapur nasıl kalkar bir limandan.
Tren nasıl acı acı öter, öğrendim.

Yıllarca mektuplarla yaşadım.
Kaçak tütün,yasak yayınlarla beslendim.
Unutmadım.
Unutmadım.

En çok yelkenleri özledim
Bozkırın buzlu yalnızlığında.
Dağlar yoktu, dağlar yoktu,
Rüzgârlara yaslandım.

Çılgın mıydım, tutsak mıydım
Yüreğinde karanlığın?
Kan kurudu
-Ben gül oldum açıldım.

Winter is Over

"I've studied the art of farewell,"
specialized in exile.
I've learnt how a boat puts out from port.
Learnt the bitterness of a train whistle.

For years I lived on letters,
lived on smuggled tobacco, banned publications.
I've not forgotten a thing.
Nothing.
Ever.

In the icy loneliness of the steppes the sails at sea
were what I missed the most.
There were no mountains, no mountains:
I leant back on the winds.

Was I out of my mind?
A prisoner, say,in the heart of darkness?
The blood dried
-and I was a rose, blown into flower.

translated by Michael HULSE & the poet Cevat Capan

5/02/2007

Life is happening right NOW!


"List consciousness is a state of mind that is completely future-oriented. With a subtle but constant quality of rushing, it operates on the premise that life will happen once everything is crossed off The List.... When you are in list consciousness, you are leaning into the future and completely missing the present. Practicing presence punctures the fantasy that somehow life will begin when the kids soccer season is over or when I lose ten pounds or even when I take that meditation course and learn how to be more present! Practicing presence is bringing ourselves to the recognition that life is happening right NOW - and it is inviting us to wake up and notice."

Oprah Winfrey