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A special song is composed in order to lift our spirits during these days when the coronavirus cases started to decline, and to call attention to the “Stay at Home” orders pointed out by the experts all the time. Alaskar Abbasov, Music Consultant, Izmir University of Economics (IUE) and Aslıhan Doğu, Graduate of IUE Department of Psychology, prepared a song together called “Gelecek Bizim (The Future is Ours)” which is about overcoming coronavirus and getting back to normal life. 

Prof. Nazan Turhan, Head of Department of Food Engineering, Izmir University of Economics (IUE), stated that an adequate and balanced diet was necessary to boost the immune system and that we all needed to watch the caloric overload during this period when we are all confined to homes due to coronavirus.

The Coronavirus (Covid-19), which became a global threat and caused more than 200 thousand people to die so far, drove Turkish citizens, who study or work abroad, to receive “online therapy” for psychological support. Citizens, who live in different parts of Europe that are 2 to 4 thousand kilometers away from Turkey, started to get in touch with psychologist in our country and started online therapy sessions.

Izmir University of Economics (IUE) prepared a special agenda as part of the “The Journal of the National Struggle” project, which was initiated to share the day-to-day struggles of the Turkish Nation during their fight for survival, with pictures and important headlines. 

Izmir University of Economics (IUE) moved the Campus Izmir Chats to an online platform. The event was started 3 months ago in order to bring experts in different fields such as law, education, health, economics, together with students and graduates. 

With the rapid spread of COVID-19 virus, cancellation of film festivals, like many other events that bring crowds together, is being considered. While some festivals already canceled their programs, others are looking for ways to organize festivals on online platforms, which brings, how the movie watching experience is affected by the transformation in the digital media, and whether the film festivals can be organized online or not, into question again.

The 118 “face shields”, produced at Izmir University of Economics (IUE) to protect healthcare professionals who struggle against coronavirus, have been delivered to their owners. 

Nursun Üstünkarlı, Lecturer at Paramedic Program, Izmir University of Economics (IUE), called attention to the mistakes made in using face masks and gloves stating that they would increase the risk of diseases, and she provided critical advice on how to use them. 

Izmir University of Economics (IUE), which was established on 14 April 2001 as the first Foundation University of the Aegean Region, is celebrating its 19th year in the education sector. Mahmut Özgener, President of IUE Board of Trustees, pointed that they accomplished many important tasks under the guidance of wisdom, science, and technology in a very short time. “We became the kind of institution which generates ideas, creates values for our country and city in the past 19 years that are full of accomplishments. Our graduates, who are doing their own business or keeping managerial positions in over 50 countries, are our biggest source of pride. We will continue to be the pioneer of innovations with the youth who never disappoint us,” said President Özgener.”

The most effective measure to cope with coronavirus is staying at home, as constantly pointed out by the authorities. However, maintaining your psychological health, during these social isolation days, is very important as well. It is possible to look after your mental health online.