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Eastern Mediterranean University Prof. Dr. Necdet Osam, Rector
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EMU Signs a Collaboration Protocol with the Ministry of Education and Culture
Eastern Mediterranean University
VETLAM 2 Project.
workforce through the specification of
VETLAM Project Team Chief Tzako
(EMU) and TRNC Ministry of
Minister Berova, who delivered a
vocational standards. In his address,
Panteleev mentioned that they are
Education and Culture signed a
speech during the signature ceremony,
EMU Rector Prof. Dr. Necdet Osam
implementing the project to improve
protocol regarding the development
stated that universities are a source of
stated that EMU will be more than
the Turkish Cypriot vocational
and revisal of vocational standards.
pride for the TRNC, and underlined the
happy to support VETLAM 2 Project
standards through exchanging ideas
EMU Rector Prof. Dr. Necdet Osam
value of EMU’s scientific contributions
as they did in VETLAM 1 Project.
with sectoral representatives. Panteleev
and Minister of Education and Culture
to projects as such. Minister Berova
Prof. Dr. Osam also put forth that the
also underlined the importance of the
Özdemir Berova signed the protocol
also drew attention to their important
university will provide every support
protocol and necessity of preparing
on the 14th of July 2017, Friday,
targets including the provision of
for the elevation of community
a ground for the improvement of the
within the scope of the EU supported
qualified labor market and qualified
standards in the vocational dimension.
vocational standards.
International Press Representatives Visit EMU International press members, who
10 journalists from Croatia, Azerbaijan,
were invited to the country by the
Spain, Italy, Oman, Serbia, Canada,
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Palestine, Lebanon and Qatar took a
(TRNC) Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Directorate of Public Information on the occasion of the 43rd anniversary of the 20th July Peace and Freedom
tour of the EMU campus, giving them the opportunity to see the university closely. The journalists who received
Day, visited Eastern Mediterranean
information about EMU expressed their
University (EMU) on the 19th of July
fascination about the campus and the
2017.
university.
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EMU 3rd International Silk Road Conference Finishes
Under the leadership of MÜZED (the Association of Music Educators), in association with TÜRKSOY (International Turkish Culture Organization) and TÜRKMEB (Turkish World Music Education Society), through the support of ISME (The International Society for Music Education) and under the auspices of Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) Faculty of Education, Department of Fine Arts Education, the 3rd International Silk Road Music Conference was successfully held in EMU. A total of 98 papers, 5 workshops, 3 panel presentations and concerts took place at the conference
between the 17th and 19th of July 2017 at Rauf Raif Denktaş Culture and Congress Center. Silk Road Orchestra, Bekir Küçükay Concert, EMU – CEC Ada Işığı Children’s Choir, Gözdem İlkay Piano Recital, Silk Road Chorus Workshop Final Concert, Three Violoncello and Piano Chamber Music Concert and Kanun-Tambour Concert series took part at the 3rd International Silk Road Conference featuring a very rich programme. Also, music and music education were discussed in detail during the conference with the panels titled “Music Training and Veteran Training Panel”, “Music in Life
Journey”, “Composition Interpretation and Classic Guitar From the Frame of Education in Turkey” at Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. EMU – CEC Ada Işığı Children’s Choir Took Stage Within the scope of the conference, EMU – CEC Ada Işığı Children’s Choir took the stage at the “Children’s Songs Composing Competition” under the theme of “Cyprus”. 10 songs that competed in the finals were performed by Ada Işığı Children’s Choir under the leadership of EMU – CEC Ada Işığı Children’s Choir Conductor Erkan Dağlı.
The pieces portrayed the natural and historical characteristics of Cyprus and added a great value that is introduced to children’s songs repertoire promoting the country. The songs of composers which took the first three places received their awards. “Akdeniz’in İncisi” composition took the first, “Cennettir Kıbrısım” composition took the second and “Kıbrıs’ta Çocuk Olmak Güzeldir” composition took the third place in the competition. The awards were presented to the winners by TRNC Minister of Tourism and Environment Fikri Ataoğlu and Famagusta Mayor İsmail Arter. Ada Işığı Children’s Choir fascinated music authorities with their great performance.
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Magnificent Concert from Silk Road Orchestra The Silk Road Orchestra gave a magnificent concert at the conference which provided the participators and the public an unforgettable three days with its rich program content. The local and foreign pieces that were performed in the concert under the management of a very successful conductor Turan Manafzade, earned the admiration of the public. Important Decisions Taken at the Closing Session Important decisions were taken at the closing session of the conference
on the 19th of July 2017, the last day of the conference. A very important protocol has been settled between EMU and MÜZED for the foundation of a music educators association consisting of music trainers currently working at educational institutions in every level of music in TRNC. The protocol includes cooperation, support and solidarity between EMU and MÜZED. Also, the parties decided that the 2020 International Silk Road Music Conference will be held again in TRNC under the collaboration of EMU, MÜZED, TRNC Music Educators Association and TÜRKSOY.
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8th EMU International Summer School Hosts Students from 15 Different Countries Organized by Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) Vice Rector’s Office for International Affairs and Promotion and sponsored by Turkish Airlines, the 8th EMU International Summer School continues with the participation of students from 15 different countries.
Students Enjoys Gala Night “The Gala Night 2017” was organized within the scope of the International Summer School on the 11th of July 2017. The students displayed their dance performances and talent through fascinating artistic shows that they
EMU hosts hundreds of students each summer
prepared. The International Summer
term from different countries and age groups.
School students, a large group of
The students are currently receiving English
university personnel and sponsors of the
language education from EMU Foreign
EMU International Summer School were
Languages and English Preparatory School
amongst the invited at the Gala Night.
academicians; meanwhile participating at
EMU International Office’s support
cultural, artistic and sports activities where
towards the shows and programs made
they earn the chance to experience the campus
the activities even more colorful and
life and Cyprus culture more closely.
unique.
EMU Signs a Protocol with MÜZED
A protocol was settled between Eastern
aforesaid association. EMU will also
Collaboration with International
Vice Rector for Academic Affairs
Mediterranean University (EMU) and
offer support and opportunities for the
Organisations
Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Özkaramanlı,
the Association of Music Educators
TRNC Music Education Association
(MÜZED) for the formation of a
and the music educators of Turkey
The protocol will also provide
music educators asociation in TRNC.
and the countries, societies and
contributions and support for the
The protocol signing ceremony took
communities belonging to the Turkic
recognition of the TRNC Music
place at EMU Rector Prof. Dr. Necdet
World and all other countries to get
Education Association by the national
Department Chair and Conference Co-
Osam’s office at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday,
to know and recognise each other’s
arts and professional organisations
chair Prof. Memduh Özdemir, General
19 July 2017. Rector of EMU Prof. Dr.
music culture and music education,
pertaining to the music education of the
Secretary of TÜRKSOY Prof. Düsen
Necdet Osam and General President
to mutually share their accumulation,
countries, communities and societies
Kaseinov, TÜRKSOY representative
of MÜZED Refik Saydam put their
expertise and experiences regarding
of the Turkic World and by continental
signatures on the protocol.
music education, and to allow
and universal organisations including
Timur Davletov, Conference Chair
each other to benefit from various
the International Society for Music
Within the scope of the protocol, EMU
opportunities, possibilities and choices
Education (ISME) and the European
will provide relevant possibilities
they have in the areas of music
Association for Music in Schools
Dağlı and Director of EMU Public
and support for the establishment,
culture and music education in a more
(EAS). Among those in participation
Relations and Press Office Murat
activation and development of the
effective and productive way.
at the protocol signing ceremony were
Aktuğralı.
Dean of EMU Education Faculty Prof. Dr. Ülker Vancı Osam, EMU Education Faculty, Fine Arts Education
Uğur Alpagut, EMU CEC Ada Işığı Children’s Choir Conductor Erkan
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EMU to Host 7th Tournament in Memory of Osman Maraşlı Organised by the Eastern Mediterranean University Sports Affairs Directorate, 7th Osman Maraşlı Memorial Tournament commences on Saturday, 22 July 2017. Deadline for applications for the two-day tournament which will take place at EMU Beach Club is 21 July 2017. The tournament will host matches in the triple women, triple men, and mixed doubles categories. At the end of the tournament awards will be presented to the top three teams in the women’s and doubles’ categories and the top 6 winning teams in men’s category. Those wishing to participate in the tournament may submit their applications to EMU Sports Affairs Directorate or receive further information at 0392 630 2302 and 0548 836 3312.
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