Kültür Point

Unlike before, the Debate Club opening matches, which have become traditional, were held in our Ataköy campus for the first time this year. The first match, which was attended by about 70 people sponsored by Red Bull, was held on Tuesday, October 4. The second exhibition match was hosted by our Şirinevler Campus. The Debate Club continues its training in our Şirinevler Campus to train new debaters.

An introductory meeting and alumni event was organized by the Molecular Biology and Genetics Club to introduce new members on Wednesday, October 5th. During the meeting, Club President Kerem Yıldızhan made a presentation giving information about the club and the board of directors. At the meeting by mentioning the activities planned by the club, the announcement of the "Cognitive Neuroscience" event held on October 12, and the biocore and coordination application QRs were reminded.

Istanbul Kültür University Architecture Club introductory meeting 2022 was held on Thursday, October 6 at Önder Öztunalı Conference Hall. At the meeting, which was organized for new members to get acquainted, information was given about the operation of the club and its plans for the future. After the briefing, active member applications were received. Architect Mahmut Özgül, who also has a large followership on social media shared his experiences with our students at the event.

The Istanbul Kültür University Quality Ambassadors Club, which was established by the Higher Education Quality Council (HEQC) to make the student clubs at universities more productive has started its activities. Quality Ambassadors Club (Kalite Elçileri Kulübü) President and HEQC Student Representative Şevder Dik conveyed the activities and objectives of the club to other club presidents and managers within the scope of the "Cultured Club Presidents" meeting held at Önder Öztunalı Conference Hall on October 6, 2022.

Istanbul Kültür University student clubs had a meeting with Kültür Point unit officials. 50 club presidents attended the meeting held at Önder Öztunalı Conference Hall on Thursday, October 6, 2022. Kültür Point Unit Vice President Doğa Kurtyiğit and Education Activities and Organization Assistant Specialist Efe Anğın informed the club presidents about the processes. Yıldırım Özkan, Advertising and Promotion Manager of the Department of Corporate Communications, also attended the meeting and expressed his views and had a few suggestions about the social media management of the clubs.

In cooperation with the Department of New Media and Communication and the New Media and Communication Club, an interview titled "Career Management in New Media" was organized. To the event, which was held on Monday, October 3rd, at 15.00, at the Seminar Hall 2 in the Ataköy Campus, Kültür Point Educational Events Planning and Organization Specialist Assistant Efe Anğın participated as a speaker. Efe Anğın, who told the students about his own story, mentioned that doing an internship in the field of new media and following the agenda are extremely critical for the sector.

Istanbul Kültür University (IKU) students toured Istanbul with the "Service Promotion" event organized by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality.

The "Service Promotion" trip, which was last held in 2019 and could not be held the last two years due to the pandemic, was held again on Thursday, October 6, 2022. The route of the trip attended by 20 students consisted of Hagia Sophia Mosque, The Blue Mosque, The Hippodrome of İstanbul, Gulhane Park and Basilica Cistern. The trip, in which Miniatürk was also visited, was concluded after lunch. 

"Student Clubs Orientation Days" were organized by the Student Life Career and Alumni Counselling Unit (Kültür Point) in the backyard of Ataköy campus between 28-30 September 2022 for our newly registered students. During the orientation, which lasted for three days, 70 different clubs opened stands, both promoting and recruiting new members. For 3 days, approximately five thousand students became members of clubs that appeal to their interests.

Istanbul Kültür University 2022-2023 Academic Year General Orientation Program was held on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at 13:00 at Akıngüç Auditorium and Art Center. The program started with the message of our Rector to our students. Our Rector gave the message that students will feel the privilege of studying and graduating from such a university for the rest of their lives, founded by a foundation that draws its strength and values ​​from a deep-rooted past and has a love of people and country.

Ömer Faruk Koç, one of the students of Istanbul Kültür University (İKÜ), won the gold medal in the 69-kilogram Men’s Weight category in “Kick Light” branch of the Victory Cup held in Kocaeli on Sunday, September 11, 2022. We congratulate our student and wish them continued success.