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As antibiotics resistance becomes a significant health concern, Ministry of Health data shows that daily amount of dose consumed per thousand people raised to 42.28% in Turkey. This, compared to European countries, reveals a high consumption of antibiotics in Turkey. Belgium consumes 28.4%, Bulgaria 18.2%, Austria 14.9%, Germany 14.5%, and England consumes 18.6% daily amount of dose of antibiotics. The experts are strongly warning that resistance to antibiotics became stronger every day and “it would be too late” if no immediate precautions are taken now.  
 

The seminar for Rotary International District 2440, hosted by Izmir University of Economics, discussed different perspectives in entrepreneurship under the title of "New World". Ersan Odaman, President of Buca Rotary Club, Yoga Trainer Melis Karacasulu, Ulaş Birant, District Ryla Chair, Banu Türkeli Baysak, President of Rotary International District 2440 Interact Committee, Niyazi Koçak, Education and Organizaitonal Development Leader attended the seminar as guest speakers. Ferudun Tuncer, CEO of Baydöner (Chain Restaurants), talked about his brand’s expanding process and his entrepreneurship adventure. Levent Gökçeer, Secretary General of IUE, delivered “Entrepreneurship” titled speech where he mentioned that quality education brought success for an entrepreneur

Sümerbank’s fabrics, outfits, home textile products, all part of our recent history, are being displayed as part of “Fashioning a Nation: Sümerbank Textile Patterns Exhibition between 1956-2000” titled exhibition at Ahmed Adnan Saygun Art Center, which is organized by Izmir University of Economics, Faculty of Fine Arts and Design. Former employees of Halkapınar Sümerbank attending the exhibition opening had emotional moments when they saw that the past came to life, and extended their apologies to Ekrem Demirtaş, President of IUE Board of Trustees.
 

Questions such as ‘Did I leave the burner on, my child wants to cook at home, how I can support him/her via video when I am not home, there is someone at the door, wondering who came, etc.’ will all be answered thanks to a ‘KitchConn’ project developed by IUE students. Kitchens are getting smarter with software and hardware based project. Spending time in kitchen will be more comfortable, safe, and cost efficient.
 

Failing to find direction in multi floor locations such as plazas, hospitals, etc. made students take action. Students of Izmir University of Economics made it easier for folks to find the rooms they are looking for, and prevented waste of time with the Navi Indoor Navigation project they developed. 

Fashion is flashing back to the 80’s. Black and white colors, punk items, folkloric, and military styles make up this year’s fashion style. What are also in are velvet fabrics and high slits this winter. 

Ersin Özince, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Is Bank, Turkey, stated that Turkey needed a story to excite its young and dynamic population, and that the instability should come to an end right away.  Izmir University of Economics hosted “Current and Future Business Needs in South-East Europe and Executive Education Responses” forum organized by International Association for Management Development in Dynamic Societies (CEEMAN).
 

Turkey is getting less health conscious and obesity rates are rising each year.  Reasons such as lack of exercise, malnutrition, smoking and alcohol consumption cause increase in obesity and methods to lose weight may result in death. The experts are strongly warning against ‘so called’ weight loss pills and methods.

Congratulation letters sent by Prof. Dr. Yekta Saraç, Chairman of the Council of Higher Education (YOK), to the students placed into Izmir University of Economics faculties as top students in 2015 – 2016 Academic Year, were presented to them by IUE Rector Prof. Dr. Oğuz Esen and the senate members. Prof. Dr. Oğuz Esen congratulated the top students and he said, “Students were placed into the University after a compelling examination process. Prof. Dr. Yekta Saraç, Chairman of the Council of Higher Education, sent them congratulation letters. We shared this meaningful gesture with our students. We wish them continued success.”  
 

As the weather begins to turn cold these days, catching seasonal diseases such as cold and flu increase rapidly. The experts stress the importance of hygiene in keeping these diseases away, and state that fighting germs and treating infectious diseases cost lots of money.