TACAM | Turkish American Cultural Association of Michigan

Turkish American Cultural Association of Michigan

Panel Discussion with Consul General of Turkey

[ 23 June 2007 ] [ Photos ]
Honorable U. Kenan Ipek, Consul General of the Republic of Turkey in Chicago, visited Detroit on June 23rd to attend the panel discussion hosted by TACAM. Mr. Ipek was the key note speaker and he talked about the political issues related to Turkey. TACAM also welcomed two other speakers - Mr. Gunay Evinch, president elect of ATAA, talked about US-Turkish relations, while Mr. Lincoln McCurdy, Turkish Coalition USA Political Action Committee Treasurer, discussed the importance of Turkish-Americans being involved in the US Political System. The event lasted over three hours and was much enjoyed with all the attendees.

General Assembly Meeting

[ 22 April 2007, Sunday, 12pm ]

All TACAM members must attend this annual assembly meeting. The general assembly meeting brings the members together to vote on issues that concern the direction of TACAM and elect the future Executive Board members. More information will be mailed out in regards to the Proposed 2007-8 Budget, Agenda and Nomination slate, so please check you mailboxes by the end of March.

Nominations are currently being accepted for all Executive Board positions. Please visit the Nominations website to see the latest positions available and nominated individuals. Furthermore, if you are interested in nominating yourself or someone else please visit TACAM's Nominations website now.

Great Lakes Ottoman Workshop (GLOW) 2007

[ 21-22 April 2007 ]

The Great Lakes Ottoman Workshop (GLOW) was conceived as an open, informal venue for scholars and students in Ottoman studies in the Midwest and beyond, to come together, and discuss current projects, dissertation chapters, articles in progress, and the like, in a workshop-like format, once or twice a year. The first GLOW was held at Northwestern University in March 2005, the second at DePaul University in September 2005, the third at the University of Toronto in March 2006. While the first versions featured six and five presentations respectively, the last one brought together about thirty participants, featuring a total of fifteen papers and a keynote address.

In continuing the GLOW project, the University of Michigan (UM) was an obvious choice for a venue, situated in the middle of the constituency which stretches from Chicago to Toronto, including Indiana, Cincinnati, and OSU. Additionally, it is a university with several faculty members in the field, and a considerable cohort of graduate students working on pertinent projects. This two-day workshop is scheduled to take place at the University of Michigan Rackham Graduate School (915 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-1070). MAP

At present, there will be no formal registration for this workshop. However, if you would like to confirm your attendance, please send us an email at cmenas 'AT' [cmenas@umich.edu]

The workshop schedule is forthcoming, please visit the GLOW website for the latest information.

Sponsored by the UofM Turkish Studies Colloquium

Greek-Turkish Population Exchange

[ 6 April 2007, Friday, 11am-12pm ]

Asli Igsiz, University of Michigan, Program in Comparative Literature

Lecture Room 1, Modern Language Building (812 East Washington) MAP

Sponsored by the UofM "Middle Eastern Minorities" Colloquium Series

Iklimler / Climates - Detroit Film Theatre

[ 23, 24 & 25 March 2007 ]

TACAM would like to announce a special Turkish movie presented at the Detroit Film Theatre of the DIA. The film will have three viewings starting March 23rd. Please support the Detroit Film Theatre by attending this movie @ the DIA.

Iklimler/Climates - (Turkey/France/2006) directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan

During a sweltering summer vacation on the Aegean coast, the relationship between a middle-aged professor, Isa (superbly played by the film’s director) and his younger, TV-producer girlfriend Bahar (Ebru Ceylan) brutally implodes. She leaves him, returning to Istanbul, where she rekindles a torrid affair with a previous lover. Before long, however, Isa embarks upon an arduous journey—both physically and emotionally daunting—in a desperate attempt to win her back. Amazingly nuanced performances combine with breathtaking cinematography to create one of the year’s most powerful and memorable portraits of the fragility and complexity of human relationships. Winner of the prestigious Fipresci Award at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival. In Turkish with English subtitles. (97 min.) Fri. & Sat. at 7:00 / Sun. at 4:00 & 7:00

“Breathtaking and exquisitely observed. One of the finest films at Cannes.” — Manohla Dargis, The New York Times

Official Website Links: Detroit Film Theatre & Iklimler Website with Trailer

Nedim Gürsel & Yavuz Demir

[ 15 March 2007, Thursday @ 7:30 pm]

Nedim Gürsel, Turkish writer & essayist, and Yavuz Demir, Alma College, Fulbright Visiting Scholar Thursday, 15 March 2007 7:30pm, 1636 International Institute (1080 S. University) MAP A public bilingual reading of Nedim Gürsel's short stories, in Turkish and the English translation.

Sponsored by the UofM Turkish Studies Colloquium

Turkish Night with Alcoholic Beverages Available

[ 10 March 2007, Saturday from 8pm to 1am ]

As we come to the end of our term to serve TACAM, we are planning a wonderful dance party for you on Saturday, March 10. As this is our last party to organize, we would love to have a big one. You all are invited. Come to meet new and old friends. OUR DEAREST STUDENTS: We hope to have many of you join us too. This will be a dance party where we will have popular Turkish dance music. The entrance fee is $10 for students and members, $12 for non-members. The entrance fee includes chips, pretzels, nuts, pop and water. Alcoholic beverages including beer, wine and vodka mixes will be available for purchase during the dance party. All are encouraged to attend a wonderful night of friends, family and fun at Turkish Night! This event will be held at the Franklin River Apartments Clubhouse located at Franklin River Drive, Southfield, MI 48034 [ Click for Map ]. The party starts at 8pm and lasts all night until 1am, so come and meet old and new friends. Rates for Members and Students are only $10 and Non-members are only $12. We expect to see a large crowd at this event so plan on coming either alone or with a group of friends. We hope to see you on the 10th of March!

Reading: The Sultan's Seal

[ 7 March 2007, Wednesday, 7-8:30 pm] [ Download Brochure ]

Jenny White, Boston University, Associate Professor of Anthropology

Ann Arbor Public Library - Downtown Branch (343 S. Fifth Avenue)

Jenny White is a writer and a social anthropologist. Her regions of specialization are Turkey, the Middle East, and Europe, particularly Germany. She teaches courses on Turkey and the Middle East, on urban anthropology, ethnicity and identity, gender, and anthropological theory. Her first novel, The Sultan’s Seal, was published in February 2006. It is being translated into eleven languages and is also available as an audio book. It will be out in paperback in January 2007. The sequel, The Abyssinian Proof, will be published in January 2008 (W. W. Norton). Preceding her reading, a local bookstore will be selling copies of The Sultan's Seal at the Library. Signing of this text will occur after the reading.

More information about Prof. Jenny White can be found on her website: www.JennyWhite.net

Sponsored by the UofM Turkish Studies Colloquium

Dr. Baha Onder Memorial Fund Donate Online Now

[ 23 January 2007 ]

TACAM has created a Memorial Fund in honor of one of its Founders, Dr. Baha Önder. Dr. Önder was one of six visionaries setting the foundation of TACAM back in 1972. His legacy and vision will live on in future Turkish American generations.

Dr. Baha Önder came to Detroit, Michigan in 1963 to pursue a career in family medicine. He was one of the founding partners of Farmington Family Physicians, a practice that continues to serve the community today. He enjoyed teaching family practice residents at Providence Hospital for many, many years. But his greatest joy was his family. Especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Sevim, sons Alp and Alpay, daughter-in-laws Kathy and Beverly, and grandchildren Evan, Kelsey, Alyssa, and Brady.

To promote the legacy of Dr. Baha Önder, to fulfill the vision of his life’s work and to ensure that the Turkish American community remains bright, TACAM has dedicated a Memorial Fund which has been established to benefit his family’s wishes.

All donations to the Dr. Baha Önder Memorial Fund will be donated to The Parkinson Disease Foundation. To show the support of the Turkish American community, TACAM is collecting money for the Dr. Baha Önder Memorial Fund, and all the money collected by May 1st will be donated to The Parkinson Disease Foundation. All donations to this Memorial Fund is 100% tax deductible.

To make a gift to the Dr. Baha Önder Memorial Fund you can donate online by Clicking Here or mail a check, in any amount, payable to: TACAM (memo: Dr. Baha Önder Memorial Fund) P.O. Box 3445 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48333-3445

Fasil Night @ CANCELED & POSTPONED

[ 17 February 2007 ]

Due to the inclement weather and low reservations, TACAM has canceled this Saturday's Fasil Night event. The bitter cold and snow has taken a toll on the Turkish American community, resulting in a low number of reservations for the February 17th event. Fasil Night will be rescheduled at a later date. TACAM apologizes for the last minute cancellation and would like to thank all that reserved. We hope to see you at our rescheduled Fasil Night when a later date has been planned. If you have any questions please contact us directly at 248.763.9544.

Fasil Night

[ 17 February 2007 ] [ Click to Download Flyer

TACAM invites you to the first get together of the new year. Join us February 17th for Fasil Night, a night full of music, food and friends. Make friends, meet friends and enjoy the culture. Müzik, meze ve muhabbet! Please bring your own alcoholic beverage for TACAM will only be providing soft drinks and water.

Join us at TACAM and RSVP Now to avoid an additional $5 charge if you pay at the door.

$20 for 2007 TACAM Members & Students

$25 for Non Members

The Art and Influence of the Turkish Carpet at Asian & Islamic Art Forum

[ 11 February 2007 ] [ Click to Download Flyer ]

"The Art of the Turkish Carpet" by Dr.Esin Atil, Curator of Islamic Art Emeritus; Dr.Jon Thompson, Former May Beattie Fellow in Carpet Studies at the Ashmolean Musuem, University of Oxford; Louise Mackie, Curator of Textiles and Islamic Art, the Cleveland Museum of Art, Dr.Walter B.Denny, Professor of Art History, University of Massachusetts at Amherst. This event is co-organized by the Turkish Cultural Foundation and the Detroit Institute of Arts

Contact Information: 313-833-1721 or register via e-mail to lwood@dia.org

Nurten Ural: President of ATAA

[ 01 February 2007 ]

TACAM would like to congratulate our very own Ms. Nurten Ural as being the current President of ATAA. Please congratulate ATAA's new President by sending her an email of support at ATAA@TACAM.org In addition, as you become a TACAM member this year please consider supporting ATAA by becoming a member: www.ATAA.org

Passing of Dr. Baha Onder

[ 23 January 2007 ]

TACAM is saddened to announce the passing of one of its Founders, Dr. Baha Onder. Dr. Onder was one of six visionaries setting the foundation of TACAM back in 1972. His legacy and vision will live on in future generations.

Baha Onder M.D.

One of the founding members of TACAM, came to Detroit, Michigan in 1963 to pursue a career in family medicine. He was one of the founding partners of Farmington Family Physicians, a practice that continues to serve the community today. He enjoyed teaching family practice residents at Providence Hospital for many, many years. But his greatest joy was his family. Especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Sevim, sons Alp and Alpay, daughter-in-laws Kathy and Beverly, and grandchildren Evan,Kelsey,Alyssa,and Brady.

The family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Parkinson Disease Foundation.

The Parkinson Disease Foundation

1359 Broadway Suite 1509

New York, NY 10018

Ocak 20 Turku Gecesi

[ 20 January 2007 ] [ Click to Download Flyer ]

Iyi yillar!!

Hepinizi 20 Ocaktaki Turku dinletimize bekliyoruz. Icecek ve hafif aperatifler esliginde cok guzel bir gece planladik. Ayrintilari ekteki flyerda.

Tatil sonrasi gorusmek dilegiyle!

Gaye Muderrisoglu Email

UMTSA Board

Venue Address: 600 Hidden Valley Club Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48104-6702

Who are the Turk?

[ Ongoing 2005 ]

A curriculum guide aimed at understanding the state of Turkey---its history, its evolution, its culture and its literature. Authored by Justin and Carolyn McCarthy. Extensive history and literature lesson plans. The publication of this book, and it is available for free download due the generous support of GlobalEd.org (The American Forum for Global Education). Visit the book's site now. Warning! The download is 45 Megabytes. If you would like to save it to your machine Right-Click the Download link and click "Save target as..." Download Now.

Funeral Information

[ Document ]

We never know when one of us will die, including ourselves. So usually we are not prepared for this important time. When our relatives or friends die, it is very hard to deal with the funeral details while we are saddened by our loss. It can be especially hard for Turks/ Turkish-Americans to deal with this since there are many different tasks and considerations. There can be governmental, cultural and possible religious or transportation (to Turkey) issues. All of these can be very complicated while we are mourning for the loved one. For the reasons mentioned above TACAM decided it might be helpful to members to collect and organize information on this subject. Click here to download the Funeral Information document.