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This month, we are traveling to Turkey for our Culinary Passport series.

12:00 PM – Program Opens
12:30 PM – Luncheon Presentation
2:00 PM – End of Program

About the Event

Join us at the Empire Turkish Grill for a LUNCHEON filled with networking and culture. Indulge your senses in a feast of authentic Turkish cuisine, from savory mezes to succulent kebabs and sweet delights. Engage in vibrant discussions on contemporary Turkish culture and current events, exploring art, traditions, and the nation’s dynamic landscape.
Don’t miss this unique networking opportunity!

In this session we’ll be joined by Tuba Ünlü Bilgiç

An Associate Professor of International Relations at the University of St Thomas. Previously, she was an Associate Professor at Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey, adjunct Assistant Professor at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA and a visiting scholar at Georgetown University, Washington, DC. She holds a PhD degree in Government from Georgetown University. She served as a career diplomat at the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, worked as a research assistant at the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), and at the St Antony’s College, Oxford University. She has published books and articles on various aspects of American foreign policy, Middle East, European Union, Turkish politics, including religion, civil-military relations, foreign policy.