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Welcome to Yale Friends of Turkey!
YFT is a student run organization at Yale University that aims to connect a diverse group of members over topics related to Turkey and Turkish Culture.
Our activities range from Turkish Movie Screenings on a weekly basis to academic talks on current issues regarding Turkish politics. We co-sponsor social events every semester with fellow cultural organizations.
We are looking forward to another great year in which we can continue to add diversity and color to Yale campus.
YFT Executive Board
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BOARD ELECTIONS
YFT Executive and Advisory Board Elections will take place on Saturday, April 28th, at 6.15pm, at the International Center. (421 Temple St.) Starting from 5.30pm, doner, rice, salad and cold beverages will be served for $10 per person. If you would only like to vote and not enjoy the doner, you most definitely do not need to pay. We would like to encourage everyone of you (including Turks and non-Turks :) to participate.
All members are eligible to vote at the election. Members are required to be on YFT's panlist: All members also received an e-mail, which conatins the above message, from Aysegul Altintas.
Click here to read about the positions and regulations >>
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Backgamon Tournament - April 21st
As a part of International Week, Yale Friends of Turkey’s (YFT) Annual Backgammon Tournament will take place this Saturday, April 21st, at 2pm, at Kasbah Garden Café. (105 Howe St., between Elm St. and Edgewood Av.)
The entrance fee, which includes hookah smoking and Turkish coffee, is $3. Also, a surprise awaits the champion!
If you trust your wrist and would like to compete, please email refik.dula@yale.edu by noon on Saturday, April 21st. In your email, don’t forget to include your level of experience. (beginner, intermediate or advanced)
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Weekly Screening - April 18th - [documentary]
Title: Gallipoli (orig. Gelibolu) [2004]
Director: Tolga Ornek
An epic reconstruction of the battle that changed nations forever: a film of spectacular visual sweep and great emotional power.
Venue: WLH 119
Date&Time: Wed, Apr 18th - 8:00pm*
* Appetizers will be served at 7:30pm
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KALEIDOSCOPE - April 13th - [cultural show]
Kaleidoscope is the biggest cultural show on campus organized yearly by the International Students' Organization featuring performances and performers from all over the world. This year's Kaleidoscope will also launch the first ever International Week at Yale.
Among others this year's show will be featuring Mexican Ballet Folklorico, ASEMPA (African singing group), dance, skit and singing by the Latin American Students' Organization, The Bhangra team and as a special surprise-- a mocumentary about international life at Yale directed by Eset Akcilad.
Venue: SSS 114
Date&Time: Fri, Apr 13th - 8:00pm*
* After-party at 10:00pm in Stiles Dining Hall
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Check out the photos of the Whirling Dervishes' performance >>
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REACH OUT SUMMER TRIP TO TURKEY 2007
Please complete the [Application], send as an attachment to the '07 trip leaders, Yasemin Tarhan (yasemin.tarhan@yale.edu) and Volkan Doda (volkan.doda@yale.edu) by April 6th.
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