The Lecture Series is a successful experiment in education, community service, entertainment, and art. Having recently completed its second year, the Series has served as a bridge that reinforces mutual understanding, respect and recognition across people of diverse nationalities, cultures and backgrounds. Every lecture builds on a different aspect of Turkey’s rich historical and cultural heritage with the understanding that each culture has its own uniqueness and merits. The series bring the most distinguished scholars, artists, and critics of our time to the Turkish Embassy podium for lectures, seminars, and a variety of related interactions. Please see below for the calendar of the 2008-2009 season in the Embassy Lecture Series.

2008-2009 LECTURE CALENDAR

September 8, 2008
Dr. Bulent Atalay“Leonardo da Vinci and the Turkish Connection”

November 10, 2008
A Special Lecture by Dr. Heath Lowry Remembering Mustafa Kemal ATATURK on the 70th Anniversary of His Death

January 28, 2009
A lecture by Dr. Joan Aruz on aspecial exhibition “Beyond Babylon: Art, Trade and Diplomacy in the Second Millennium B.C.” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in NY, November 18, 2008 – March 15, 2009

March 26, 2009
Dr. Walter Denny"Sinan - the Architect"