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Global Young Professionals – Culinary Passport: Turkey

Exclusive event for young professionals.

This month, our culinary passport series takes us to Turkey! At this event we will discover the intersection of food, culture and diplomacy while learning how these elements contribute to Turkeys’s global influence.

Our Culinary Passport series explores the histories, traditions and cultures of different cultures around the world. Other destinations we’ve toured; Spain, Israel, South Korea, Iran, Colombia & more..

Join us for a festive potluck dinner as we celebrate the end of the year with good food, great company, and rich cultural exchange. Bring your favorite dish to share, or sample a variety of homemade specialties, from flavorful mezes and savory kebabs to sweet treats. This evening is an opportunity to connect, reflect on the year gone by, and explore the vibrant traditions, art, and current events of Turkey. Whether you’re familiar with Turkish culture or eager to learn more, this gathering promises a warm and welcoming celebration for all.

Don’t miss this unique networking opportunity!

Agenda:

6:30PM – Program Opens
7:00PM – Dinner Presentation
8:00PM – End of Program

Featured Speaker: Tube Bilgic

Tube Bilgic, 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.

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