As part of the 252nd anniversary of Istanbul Technical University, the festival and ceremonial graduation event jointly organized by the ITU Faculty of Textile Technologies and Design and the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering was held on 24 May 2024 with great participation and enthusiasm. On this meaningful day, our graduates, their families, and ITU’s esteemed academic and administrative staff came together to share unforgettable moments.

The program began with the opening address delivered by our Rector, Prof. Dr. Hasan Mandal, at the Orhan Öcalgiray Conference Hall. This was followed by speeches from the Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Prof. Dr. İlker Murat Koç, and the Dean of the Faculty of Textile Technologies and Design, Prof. Dr. Nevin Çiğdem Gürsoy.

Following the opening speeches, alumni from different graduation years took the floor to share their reflections. Nihal Bahçıvancı, a 30th-year alumna, Seda Taşçınar, a 20th-year alumna, and Kübra Zorlu, a 10th-year alumna, sincerely expressed the significance of ITU in their lives and the meaning of this special reunion, sharing cherished memories spanning from past to present.

After these emotional moments, the band Müzika-i Mekanik took the stage, offering participants an enjoyable musical interlude. The festivities continued with the ceremonial graduation of the Faculty of Textile Technologies and Design held in Classroom A501, where graduates were presented with their certificates by faculty members.

The event then moved to the front garden near the historic gate, where alumni spent time with their classmates, took commemorative photos, and reminisced about their university years.

At 16:00, a “nostalgic lecture” delivered by our esteemed faculty members Prof. Dr. Habip Dayıoğlu and Prof. Dr. Bülent Özipek in the D331 lecture hall added a special dimension to the program. The academic knowledge and experience accumulated over the years were once again shared with graduates in a warm and sincere atmosphere.

This special day was not only a graduation celebration, but also a meaningful occasion that strengthened intergenerational bonds within the ITU family, bringing together the past and the present. We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to the organization of this event and wish all our graduates lifelong success.

📸 Moments from the Event
For photos from the festival and graduation ceremony held as part of ITU’s 252nd anniversary:
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