The 4th Critics Symposium aims to fulfill the fundamental objectives of the IBDP Language A course. This course aims to develop students' linguistic and literary competencies while also increasing their global awareness. This year's symposium theme, "Identity," will enable students to question individual and social identities through literature, analyze identity formation in diverse cultural contexts, and develop their own perspectives. The primary objective is to strengthen students' analytical thinking, critical reading, and creative writing skills through the lens of Arthur Miller's "The Crucible." The aim is also to foster students' social and cultural development, fostering them to become more sensitive and understanding individuals. Students from different campuses will collaborate, develop teamwork skills, and establish a shared discussion platform around the theme of identity.

Organized by the Language, Thought and Literature Club, this event aims to present the literary works of the students of the Department of Turkish Language and Literature and to provide a platform for them to share their writing journeys.

In this event, system specialists from the University IT Department will present how 24/7 systems are managed and monitored in real-world environments. Participants will explore how monitoring tools such as Zabbix and Grafana are used within the university infrastructure, along with real scenarios and operational experiences. The event aims to provide students with preliminary knowledge about system and infrastructure job roles, while also allowing them to discover modern monitoring interfaces and tools.

The purpose of this event, organized by the Language, Thought and Literature Club, is to enable students to read and analyze Oğuz Atay’s Waiting for the Fear from an academic perspective. The event aims to improve students’ skills in textual analysis and

Information will be provided regarding the increasing number of international students in universities. The results of our professor's research will be shared. The aim is to discuss the problems faced by international students and to offer solutions.

The preparatory and rehearsal work for the conference involves a comprehensive and systematic preparation process to ensure that the planned content, duration, stage design, and impact level of the performance to be presented during the event are appropriately executed. During this process, the show's place and flow within the conference program are planned in detail; stage entrances and exits, time management, content transitions, and performance integrity are determined in advance and tested in a rehearsal environment. Taking into account the physical conditions of the area where the show will be staged, the stage layout, sound, lighting, and visual presentation infrastructure are configured to meet the requirements of the performance, and all technical elements are tested simultaneously. The rehearsals enhance the stage command of the team or participants who will present the show, strengthen coordination between teams, and aim to prevent any technical, logistical, or communication-related disruptions that may occur on the day of the conference. This preparation phase is considered a critical organizational process in terms of ensuring that the presentation conveys its intended message correctly, creates the desired impact on the audience, and maintains the overall level of professionalism of the event/ Preparatory Work and Rehearsals for the Conference/ The preparatory and rehearsal work for the conference involves a comprehensive and systematic preparation process to ensure that the planned content, duration, stage design, and impact level of the performance to be presented during the event are appropriately executed. During this process, the show's place and flow within the conference program are planned in detail; stage entrances and exits, time management, content transitions, and performance integrity are determined in advance and tested in a rehearsal environment. Taking into account the physical conditions of the area where the show will be staged, the stage layout, sound, lighting, and visual presentation infrastructure are configured to meet the requirements of the performance, and all technical elements are tested simultaneously. The rehearsals enhance the stage command of the team or participants who will present the show, strengthen coordination between teams, and aim to prevent any technical, logistical, or communication-related disruptions that may occur on the day of the conference. This preparation phase is considered a critical organizational process in terms of ensuring that the presentation conveys its intended message correctly, creates the desired impact on the audience, and maintains the overall level of professionalism of the event

Project Details: Volunteer for a total of 20 hours at the shelter Feed the animals and assist with their care Help organize the areas Valid from November 15, 2025 to May 15, 2026. What Participants Will Receive: • A Social Responsibility Project Certificate from Gelişim University and English School Avcılar • Free participation in the English School Avcılar Grammar Club for certificate holders!

These artistic events, held at the Istanbul Gelişim Art Gallery, aim to enhance the artistic development of Gelişim University's academic staff and students, and to foster cultural interaction.