The Halle Institute Speaker Series brings distinguished international scholars, public policy officials, politicians, and journalists to Emory to give lectures, lead specialized seminars, or participate in panel discussions that concern timely international topics. This program serves to increase opportunities for Emory faculty and students to gain enhanced knowledge and insight on current world affairs and to meet directly with outstanding international leaders. In addition, the Institute co-sponsors international guest lecturers brought to campus by various departments or schools.

For a schedule of 2007-08 speakers, visit The Halle Institute’s schedule of events.

The Turkish Lecture Series was launched in 2003. The series brings public intellectuals of the highest caliber in the fields of Ottoman and Turkish studies, including history, politics, and culture, to interact with students and faculty and members of the Atlanta-area community.

The 2006 Turkish Lecture Series speaker was Murat Sungar, First Deputy Secretary General of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation and Former Ambassador of Turkey to the United Nations Office in Geneva | Bio





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