Aydolun Petenkaya, who completed Izmir University of Economics (IUE) Department of Genetics and Bioengineering as a top student with a full scholarship and conducted many research studies during her education, entered the radar of universities in America. Receiving a PhD scholarship offer from 3 different universities, Petenkaya used her preference for the world-famous University of Illinois in Chicago, USA. Petenkaya, who was chosen among hundreds of students from across the world, and qualified to receive scholarship for the university’s "bioinformatics" program from Turkey this year, will go to America on August 24 and stay there for 5 years. All education and living expenses of Petenkaya will be covered by the university in America.
Suna Kayra Paköz, a graduate of Izmir University of Economics (IUE) Department of Visual Communication Design, was included in the design team of the World Cup, which will be hosted by Qatar in 2022. Being invited to the country by the “Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy”, which is affiliated with the state of Qatar, Paköz will prepare special designs for the giant organization, which will be the scene of great enthusiasm and excitement. Paköz, who will be in Qatar for about 3 years, will work in many different fields from stadium dressings to digital and printed advertisements of tournaments.
Graduates of Izmir University of Economics (IUE) have become the first choice of world-renowned companies by carrying their academic achievements to business life. As 239 people, who have graduated from IUE, seized the opportunity to continue their careers in 43 different countries, they also experienced the honor to represent Turkey successfully at a young age. 36 of the IUE graduates who have started their own business or have taken a senior position in international firms live in Germany, 27 in USA, 23 in Italy, 19 in England, 15 in Poland, 10 in Canada, 8 in Belgium and 7 in Holland.
While seniors of Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Izmir University of Economics (IUE), successfully complete their education journeys with distance education due to Covid-19 measures, they will exhibit their graduation exhibition and fashion show with the theme of "New - D" in digital environment. The event, which refers to the new normal period, will be presented to the audience through a joint broadcast from the social media accounts of the Faculty and its departments. The fashion show and exhibition, which will be held with the digital catalog interface, will start on Monday, 13 July at 20.00.
Those, who were least affected by the coronavirus epidemic, were highly skilled university graduates with opportunities to work from home. Prof. Oğuz Esen, Lecturer, Department of Economics, Izmir University of Economics (IUE), who had been the guest of Pandemic Academy, held by IUE Faculty of Communication as part of Campus Izmir talks, stated that the university graduates kept both their health, their income and their jobs.
A special song is composed in order to lift our spirits during these days when the coronavirus cases started to decline, and to call attention to the “Stay at Home” orders pointed out by the experts all the time. Alaskar Abbasov, Music Consultant, Izmir University of Economics (IUE) and Aslıhan Doğu, Graduate of IUE Department of Psychology, prepared a song together called “Gelecek Bizim (The Future is Ours)” which is about overcoming coronavirus and getting back to normal life. The song composed by Abbasov and lyricized by Aslıhan Doğu, will be broadcast on social media platforms and the internet. Some of the lyrics of the song, which is originally written in English, are: “I know it is hard to find something to do at home. This shall pass if you stay at home. The sun shines on us despite everything.”
Izmir University of Economics (IUE) moved the Campus Izmir Chats to an online platform. The event was started 3 months ago in order to bring experts in different fields such as law, education, health, economics, together with students and graduates. The series of events will continue until May 27 with the participation of a different guest on Wednesdays via Blackboard Collaborate. The series, which address the impact of coronavirus on our lives in all aspects, and provide answers to the questions of the audience, will also be broadcasted live on IUE’s YouTube account. Prof. Coşkun Küçüközmen, Lecturer at IUE Department of International Trade and Finance, and Assoc. Prof. Alp Limoncuoğlu, Vice Dean of IUE Faculty of Law, were the first guests of the first “Online Seminar Series” titled event out of 8 events organized by IUE Graduate School.
Izmir University of Economics (IUE), which was established on 14 April 2001 as the first Foundation University of the Aegean Region, is celebrating its 19th year in the education sector. Mahmut Özgener, President of IUE Board of Trustees, pointed that they accomplished many important tasks under the guidance of wisdom, science, and technology in a very short time. “We became the kind of institution which generates ideas, creates values for our country and city in the past 19 years that are full of accomplishments. Our graduates, who are doing their own business or keeping managerial positions in over 50 countries, are our biggest source of pride. We will continue to be the pioneer of innovations with the youth who never disappoint us,” said President Özgener.”
A special software has been developed for 16 thousand 200 graduates of Izmir University of Economics (IUE) to allow them keep in touch, and pave the way for new business partnerships. Alumni, who subscribe to Pitch & Match, new program of IUE graduate Murat Aybars, will be able to share their business needs and experiences, organize social events, and get career support from each other. Only IUE alumni will be able to access the system.
Hilal Karakaş, a senior at Department of Fashion and Textile Design, Izmir University of Economics (IUE), came in second place at the Junioshow Baby and Kids Wear Young Designers Competition with her special collection she designed for babies aged 0-12 months. Karakaş, who ranked second at the competition co-organized by Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BTSO) and Baby and Kids Wear Industrialists and Businessmen's Association (BEKSIAD),and supported by the Ministry of Trade, qualified to receive 5 thousand TL award and a scholarship to study design abroad.
