Hasan Kalyoncu University (HKU) Rector Prof. Dr. Türkay Dereli published a message on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of our Republic.
Rector Prof. Dr. Türkay Dereli included the following statements in his message:
“On the occasion of the 100th anniversary, this year we celebrate our Republic Day on 29 October with greater excitement and enthusiasm than ever before. Our esteemed nation, which 100 years ago, under the leadership of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, laid the foundations of our Republic through great sacrifices and at heavy cost, is aware, with all its individuals and every one of its institutions, of what must be done so that our Republic endures forever and our country rises above the level of contemporary civilisation. As Hasan Kalyoncu University, on the path of civilisation illuminated by the Republic, we are working, and will continue to work, with all our strength to carry the fundamental values and principles of our Republic to future generations under the guidance of science.
We remember with mercy and gratitude all our martyrs who sacrificed their lives without hesitation for our homeland and our flag, beginning with the founder of our Republic, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, and his comrades-in-arms, who enabled us to celebrate 29 October as a national holiday, and we remember our veterans with thanks.
Happy Republic Day, and happy 100th anniversary of our Republic!”