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Emory Global Engagement marks 25 years of the Turkish Lecture

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Jane Gatewood, vice provost for Emory Global Engagement (left) presented an award to Mona Diamond Sunshine, founder of the American Turkish Friendship Council, recognizing her role in establishing the Turkish Lecture Series.

The 2026 guest speaker was Selim S. Kuru, associate professor and director of the Turkish and Ottoman Studies Program at the University of Washington, who shared insights on Turkish literature and history.

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