Mr. Prime Minister, Honourable Minister of Tourism, the President and Members of American Turkish Business Development Council, Respected Turgut Özal, the rector of Bahçeşehir University Prof. Dr. Zafer Ağdelen, Head of Higher Education Department of Ministry of Education Ziya Öztürkler, Honourable Rectors and Administrators, Members of the Press and Dear Guests...

Cyprus Office of American Turkish Business Development Council, of which the presidency was taken over by Serhat Akpınar, the Founding Rector of GAU, was opened today at GAU.

In this interview embark on a journey from past to future, from local scene to the global one with the Vice-President of DMW organization; the Chancellor of Girne American University; the Man with a Vision - Mr Serhat Akpinar, a special guest on Cyprus Observer´s program.

Mr. President, Honourable Ministers and Distinguished Guests, Welcome to the summit of “DMW International Diplomats One Step Ahead” hosted by our university.

His Excellency, President of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Honourable Ministers, Mayor of Kyrenia, Dear Guests and Graduates, Welcome to the 32nd Graduation Ceremony of Girne American University.

Today marks a very special moment –not only because you are graduating, but also because today marks the 30th wave of graduates. 30 years have passed since the first class of GAU students walked on this stage to receive their diplomas...

Founding Rector of GAU, Serhat Akpınar, gave valuable advice and messages to our new students.

Founding Rector of GAU Serhat Akpınar assesses the year of 2016 in an interview with him.

Today, you are graduating from a world-class higher education institution, which transcends the frontiers of nations, and politics. You are already ahead of other graduates, for you have lived and experienced an international atmosphere...

Honourable Governor, the District Governor, the Garrison Commander, the Mayor, Republic Chief Prosecutor, the Police Chief, the Director of National Education, distinguished Members of the protocol, distinguished founders and employees of Silifke College of Girne American University and very distinguished guests and dear representatives of our press!

The journey of Girne American University´s Global Science family began many years ago in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in 1985. Since then, we have always acted with the vision of the future and globalism as we reach our 30th anniversary.

Sometimes a little inspiration leads to great ideas. In life you can only go as far as you can imagine. We have started a long and challenging journey to plan your dreams years ago.

Today, you are graduating from a world-class higher education institution, which transcends the frontiers of nations, and politics. You are already ahead of other graduates, for you have lived and experienced an international atmosphere, which will help you in transitioning and adapting to change in this new Information Age.