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Vacationists are finally getting the comfort they seek in the furniture designed by students of Izmir University of Economics for bungalows. Bungalow furniture, designed by students of IUE Department of Industrial Design, and Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design for 8 different locations, is being displayed at MODEKO 2016 27^th Izmir Furniture Fair. Students are offering alternative products with their unique designs for bungalows in Yedigöller (Seven Lakes), Likya Yolu (Lycian Way) and various sea sides at the fair that will end on February 28.

Tactile tiles, paved on sidewalks and walk ways to assist pedestrians who are blind or visually impaired, will become safer. The “HandyHelp”, developed by entrepreneurial students of Izmir University of Economics, will inform the users about the invasions on the sidewalks and prevent potential accidents.   

Mobile phones, which have become an indispensable part of our daily lives, pose a significant health threat to our kids by increasing the risk of developing hyperactivity and attention deficit disorder. The experts strongly indicate that brains of growing children especially are extremely sensitive to radio frequency radiation, and they suggest keeping the conversations short and plugging in earphones while talking.  

Senior high school students kill two birds with one stone. They design their dream prom dresses and receive an award in return. Dreams will be on display at the “3^rd Fashion Design Contest among High School Students” organized by IUE Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Department of Fashion and Textile Design.

Senior high school students, who are up against a tough exam marathon, learn about their future careers on-site. Students asked about education required, and career opportunities about the professions they are interested in at the “Career Event for High School Students” that took place at Izmir University of Economics (IUE) Conference Hall. As they enjoyed being ‘a university student’ for a full day, students also received counseling on how to overcome exam anxiety. 

Intergenerational communication in business life will be brought up at Izmir University of Economics (IUE). Changes in intergenerational work systems will be discussed in detail at the “1^st Human Resources Summit” intended for human resources managers and employees. There will also be role play job interviews at the summit that will be co-organized with the Human Management Association of Turkey (PERYON) Aegean Branch on March 10.  

The nurses say, ‘We are a part of the team’ in the operating rooms which is considered a crossroad for patients. The nurses, who are celebrating the European Perioperative Nurses Day on February 15^th, point out the importance of power of communication between surgical team consisted of surgeons, assistant surgeons, 

An odorless, colorless, invisible to the eye radioactive danger is lurking in our homes. Radon exposure can come from both water and soil/rock. If there are sealing cracks, crawl spaces, gaps in your home, you need to get it fixed immediately. Otherwise, radon gas sneaks into your house and lung diseases knock on your door. The experts significantly warn about keeping the radon out, removing it once it gets in, or diluting it with fresh air. 

Mehmet Şimşek, Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey, stated that the global economy was facing significant uncertainties, and that the markets were in disarray in his speech at the 46^th Ordinary General Meeting of Turkish Industry & Business Association (TUSIAD). Assoc. Prof. Dr. Coşkun Küçüközmen, Lecturer at IUE Department of International Trade and Finance and Director of EKOLIDER (Leadership and Governance Centre), indicated that the markets would come across with ‘critical decision’ and similar terms often in the coming days. He said that the determining variables in Turkey would be the topics on relations with Russia, Syria, and terrorism. 

Healthy eating habits, exercise, and smoke-free living are of utmost importance against malevolent cardiovascular diseases. When the symptoms already show up, it transcends into the next phase, and becomes chronic. The experts strongly urge us to take preventive measures to protect our heart.