Here is an announcement I got about Istanbul International Day at North Carolina State University on February 11th:

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: February 11,Sunday 2006

Istanbul International Day 2007:

Istanbul International Day is a cultural awareness program which is planned
to educate community about Istanbul and its rich history through live
performances and cultural shows. It is an awesomely cool program for entire
family! Even those who don't attend will be informed about Turkish culture
through our extensive publicity program.

Annual Turkish activity offers:
- An amazingly tasty full-menu Turkish food
- Live music
- Professional performances,
- Istanbul in White / Black photo gallery
- Fantastic Istanbul videos you have never seen
before!!!
- Raffle with amazing gifts that has never been given
before!!!
- Tons of dancing - lots of fun and surprises at the
end of the night.

Participants will learn about Turkish food and culture and make
international friends. This authentic Turkish day will finalize with
European / Turkish Party by DJ¢s. This year the Turkish International Night
would be an entire day event with Istanbul theme. This event is a part of a
bigger series of events where we celebrate the selection of Istanbul as the
cultural
capital of Europe for 2010.

The cost for any type of students from any school is only $7, non-students
is 12$ --> It includes full menu delicious Turkish meal. Moreover, we are
looking for inspring cultural ambassadors who can be a good candidate for
Istanbul Explorer. Those selected would earn a free holiday in Istanbul and
have the chance to participate in Istanbul Club activities.

Organisation by:
- NCSU - TSA, www.ncsu-tsa.org
- UNC - TSA (CH), www.unctsa.org
- Young Guru Academy, www.youngguruacademy.org
- Istanbul-Club, www.istanbul-club.org

Time: Conferences
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Talley Student Center Walnut Room
Participants:

- ACLU Azadeh N. Shahshahani : "Minorities: Know Your
Legal Rights"
- Melungeon Community Leaders, Kennedy Brothers:Brent
Kennedy & Richard Kennedy: "Melungeons and the Turkish
Connection"
- TBA

Istanbul Festival:
Location: Talley Student Center Ballroom
Starting at 3:30 goes until we have enough fun!
Participants: TBA

A detailed reminder would be send soon. Distribute the
word! Let your friends know about it.

Directions:
http://www.ncsu.edu/student_center/driving_directions.html


Special thanks goes to Berk Zafer www.berkzafer.org
for the spectacular movie shows and graphic designs!