Prof. Dr. Kaya Tuncer Çağlayan participated as a speaker in the conference titled “19 May and Samsun in the National Struggle,” organized by the Bafra Culture and Sports Community.
Ondokuz Mayıs University Bafra Culture and Sports Community organized the “Professional Career Meetings – 1” event on 26.03.2024 for the students of the Department of Property Protection and Security. Within the scope of the event, Career and Vocational Counselor Specialist Erdem Gökduman provided information on “developing strategies during the job search process, key points to consider in job interviews, and CV preparation.” In addition, police officers Hasan Arslan and Serdar Saraç held a professional talk.
Training on Occupational Health and Safety was provided to the students studying at Bafra Vocational School.
At Şehit Erkut Yılmaz Vocational Anatolian High School, our lecturer Damla UYGUR provided information to 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade students in the Accounting–Finance field regarding the academic role and importance of vocational schools, as well as the accounting department and the accounting profession.
Ondokuz Mayıs University, Bafra Vocational School organized the “Professional Career Meetings – 2” event on 21.05.2024 for the students of the Computer Technologies Department. Within the scope of the event, a conference was held on developing strategies for job searching and entrepreneurship, with the participation of the owners of Global Media Software & Design Office, our alumni Mr. Emre KURT and Mr. Abdüssamet OCAK.
The cycling event organized by the Bafra Culture and Sports Community and the Bicycle and Nature Sports Community was held with high participation.
Bafra Culture and Sports Community students carried out a Birdhouse Hanging Event.
Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) Bafra Vocational School held a well-attended ceremony for its graduating students of the 2023-2024 academic year. Awards were presented to the students who achieved success at the ceremony.
The final of the TEKNOFEST Turkish Natural Language Processing Competition, held in Kocaeli, took place at Informatics Valley with the participation of 163 teams and 531 competitors.
Our students Hicran Temel, Ahmet Anıl Sarıgüzel, and Ayşegül Topçu participated in the competition under the team name BAFRA 4.0. Lecturer Mustafa KAYA contributed to the team as an advisor.
A destination tour was organized on May 28th to better introduce students to Bafra at Bafra Vocational School. The trip, supervised by instructor Damla Uygur, was a joyful experience, with Bafra Mayor Hamit Kılıç also participating. The tour included visits to Asarkale and its rock tombs, the Sunken Minaret, Kapıkaya Hill, and Kolay Dam Reservoir.
A volleyball tournament was organized between 05–10 September 2025 within the scope of the “Public Health Week Activities,” in line with the decisions taken during the “Healthy Nutrition and Active Life Committee” meeting, by the Turkish Volleyball Federation Samsun Provincial Representation and the Provincial Directorate of Health.
Our university’s academic staff members Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dursun Kurt and Lect. Ömür Keskiner achieved outstanding performance in the tournament and claimed the first-place podium.
We congratulate them and wish them continued success.
Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) kicked off the 2025-2026 academic year with a special "OMU Harmony Fest" for its students. Students from Bafra Vocational School, Faculty of Pharmacy and Tourism, Tourism Vocational School, and Alaçam Vocational School gathered at the Bafra Campus. This exciting day featured academic information, refreshments, promotional booths for relevant institutions, Kahoot, orienteering, and reel competitions, and surprise events, making for an exciting start to the new term.
On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, Bafra Vocational School held an orientation program for our new students starting the 2025-2026 academic year.
The program introduced the school's academic and administrative units, and provided students with detailed information about the university's facilities, educational processes, student affairs practices, social and cultural activities, and campus life.
Our university's academic staff, Lecturer Dr. Arif Cemal ÖZSEMİR, participated as an instructor in the project titled "A Bridge from the Past to the Future: Merzifon's Values" organized within the scope of the 4004-TÜBİTAK Nature Education and Science Schools Support Program. We congratulate him.
Our university's academic staff, Lecturer Dr. Arif Cemal ÖZSEMİR, participated as an instructor in the project titled "Special Children in the Lap of Mother Nature," which was carried out within the scope of the 4008-TÜBİTAK Inclusive Society Practices Support Program for Special Individuals. We congratulate him.
Our university's academic staff, Lecturer Dr. Arif Cemal ÖZSEMİR, participated as an instructor in the "Current Methods in Migration Research: Bird Ringing, Geolocator Device and Counting Techniques Course" organized by Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University in Antalya between October 21-27, 2021, with the support of TÜBİTAK. We congratulate him.
Our university's academic staff, Lecturer Dr. Arif Cemal ÖZSEMİR, participated as an instructor in the "Current Methods in Migration Research: Bird Ringing, Geolocator Device and Counting Techniques Course" organized by Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University in Antalya between 21-27 March 2022 with the support of TÜBİTAK. We congratulate him.
Our university's academic staff, Lecturer Dr. Arif Cemal ÖZSEMİR, participated as an instructor in the "Yeşılırmak Children Meet Science in Nature 2017" nature science camp hosted by Amasya University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences between July 3rd and 7th, 2017, within the scope of TÜBİTAK 4004 - Science and Society Program Nature Education and Science Schools. We congratulate him.
The bird ringing station established in Ormanya to identify bird species, migration routes, and observe their behaviors has begun its activities. The station, set up in Ormanya Wildlife Park under the Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality, aims to determine the migration routes, behaviors, wintering areas, migration timing, and strategies of migratory bird species. The ringing and observation studies, conducted under the supervision of Istanbul University Lecturer Ergün Bacak and Cemal Özsemir from Samsun 19 Mayıs University, will continue throughout all four seasons. The project, which addresses topics such as bird biology, ecology, behavior, and reproductive efficiency, will initially run for one year. In the first 7 days, more than 100 birds from 21 different species were ringed and recorded.
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Our university's academic staff, Lecturer Dr. Arif Cemal ÖZSEMİR, has been invited to the "Science Talks in the Heart of Istanbul" seminar at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine. We congratulate him.
A dedicated team, including our university's academic staff member, Instructor Dr. Arif Cemal Özsemir, recorded 1,718 birds last year at the ringing station they established at Ormanya Wildlife Park in Kocaeli.
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A dedicated team, including our university's academic staff, Lecturer Dr. Arif Cemal Özsemir, has ringed and recorded approximately 3,000 birds at the bird ringing station established in Ormanya, Europe's largest wildlife park.
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The 2025-2026 Academic Year Fall Semester Graduate Student Meeting was held under the moderation of Instructor Tuba Toprak.
With the support of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, a three-person team, including our university's academic staff member, Lecturer Dr. Arif Cemal Özsemir, has launched a study on storks in Sinop. A census conducted in Cuma Plain, Saraydüzü, revealed that 60 stork chicks were born this year. The veterinarian on duty also performed a health check on the storks, and the ringing procedure was performed.
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A ringing operation was carried out in Tekirdağ for endangered imperial eagle and stork chicks. Our university's academic staff, Lecturer Dr. Arif Cemal ÖZSEMİR, also took part in these operations.
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In Sinop, 82 stork chicks were subjected to health checks and ringed. Our university's academic staff, Dr. Arif Cemal Özsemir, also participated in the ringing operation.
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The event titled “In the Footsteps of Twin Hills: Nature Walk,” organized by the Ondokuz Mayıs University Cycling and Nature Sports Community (BIDOST), was held as a remarkable experience that brought together both the energy of nature and the deep-rooted history of Bafra. Before the event, community members visited the officials of the Bafra Archaeology and Ethnography Museum and received detailed information about the archaeological background of the İkiztepe Mound and the excavation work conducted in the region. This briefing helped participants explore the historical texture they encountered during the walk with greater awareness and curiosity. A total of 53 participants followed the walking route under the guidance of Community President Ebru Sude Akdağ; they experienced the dynamism of physical activity while also observing firsthand the rich historical heritage of the region, which dates back to ancient times. BIDOST members and students studying at OMU Bafra Campus enjoyed an unforgettable day in this special area where nature and history intertwine, offering both physical activity and cultural awareness together. The event provided participants not only with a walk but also a comprehensive exploration experience that introduced them to Bafra's rich cultural heritage. Thank You We extend our sincere gratitude to all individuals and institutions who contributed to the realization of this event:
Our event was also featured in local and national media.
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Ondokuz Mayıs University Bafra Vocational School Accounting and Tax Department students participated in the "SMMMCareer Journey" event, organized to support their professional development. Osman Arslan, President of the Samsun Chamber of Certified Public Accountants, was the speaker at the event, hosted by OMÜ Samsun Vocational School.
The event was attended by Bafra Vocational School Accounting Department faculty member Damla Uygur. The program addressed the current importance of the accounting profession, the stages of becoming a CPA, internship and professional qualification requirements, opportunities in the sector, and changing professional expectations with developing technology.
Osman Arslan shared examples from his professional life with the students, providing information on key points to consider when planning a career. She emphasized the importance of specializing in accounting, staying abreast of current legislation, and adapting to digital transformation.
The event, which featured a question-and-answer session with active student participation, contributed to raising awareness of the profession. At the end of the event, Damla Uygur stated that the students' interaction with professionals was invaluable for motivation and thanked Osman Arslan for his contributions.
SAMSUN (AA) - The Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMU) Bicycle and Nature Sports Community (BIDOST) and the Bafra Culture and Sports Community held an event titled "Voluntary Green Pedals, Reducing Carbon Footprint" at the Bafra Kızılırmak Bird Sanctuary.
Gathering together to raise environmental awareness, raise awareness about reducing their carbon footprint, and encourage cycling, 34 community members rode among the natural resources, closely observing the bird sanctuary's biodiversity and sharing messages about sustainable living.
In her opening speech, Community President Sude Minuz stated that the aim of the event was to demonstrate that sustainable living is possible, even with small steps. The Presidents stated, "Every pedal we pedal is a message to the world: 'We are ready for change.' Every pedal you take today is a breath of fresh air for both our health and our planet."
Community Advisor Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yavuz Yasul, commenting after the event, emphasized that cycling is an important step for clean air, a healthy life, and low carbon emissions. Yasul said, "Nature is a home entrusted to us, and protecting it is our responsibility. Today, we have seen once again how powerful an impact individual changes can create when combined."
The Community Presidents thanked Ondokuz Mayıs University Rector Prof. Dr. He expressed his gratitude to Fatma Aydın, the Department of Health, Culture and Sports, and all the staff who contributed.
News about the event appeared in local and national press.
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The methods used and results obtained in the research project "The Nematicidal Potential of Endemic Species of Asteraceae in Turkey," supported by our vocational school faculty member Prof. Dr. Gökhan Aydınlı's bilateral collaboration between the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) and the Italian National Research Council (CNR), were shared with researchers and students at a meeting held in the Seminar Hall of the Plant Protection Department at Ondokuz Mayıs University.