Our President Prof. Barış Tan Attends the October 29 Republic Day Celebrations on Campus

On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, Özyeğin University President Prof. Barış Tan came together with OzU members to celebrate the 101st anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Türkiye.

The ceremony began at 11:00 a.m. with the laying of a wreath in front of the Atatürk Memorial on campus. Following a moment of silence and the Turkish National Anthem, held under a Turkish flag gifted to our University from Anıtkabir and displayed on the AB1 building, Özyeğin University President Prof. Barış Tan addressed the attendees with the following remarks: “Words fall short of expressing the profound value, significance, and greatness of the 101st anniversary of our Republic for our country. Nonetheless, at Özyeğin University, we take great pride in upholding the values and legacy of the Republic entrusted to future generations by our Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Since our establishment, we have been committed to offering solutions to global problems as we cultivate our graduates to be responsible global citizens and leaders of the future; as well as our innovative, transformative, and customized educational approach and programs. Moreover, we are dedicated to improving the quality of life in our society and the surrounding region while positioning ourselves as an entrepreneurial research university with high scientific, social, and economic global impact through numerous research programs and collaborations with stakeholders, all in line with our mission to contribute to a sustainable world. Attaining global recognition, preference, and emulation is among our foremost missions, just as our Great Leader would have wanted.”

The celebration concluded with reflections on Republic Day shared by students from the Faculty of Law and of Engineering.