Yilmaz Büyükersen
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Yılmaz Büyükerşen is a Turkish politician
and educator and current mayor of Eskişehir.
) in 1962. During his academy years, he worked as a reporter, columnist
, caricaturist and editor in various newspapers. With his friends from academy, they established the Chamber Theater and afterwards the Municipal Theater with the money collected from selling their [blood] to blood bank
s.
Following his graduation, he was awarded with assistantship at the Finance department of the academy. In 1966, he competed his Ph.D.
In 1968, he became Associate Professor; and in 1973, he became Professor. Also in 1973, he prepared a model for Open university
in Turkey. In 1976, he was elected as the Chairman of the Eskişehir Academy of Economics and Commercial Sciences. In July 1998 he was awarded an Honorary degree
from the British Open University
as Doctor of the University.
In 1982, with the new Law of Higher Education in Turkey, he was elected as the rector of Anadolu University by the President of the Republic of Turkey. After his 5-year term ended, he was elected again in 1987 by president Turgut Özal
. Besides this post, he served as a member of Higher Council of Radio and Television (RTÜK
), and he was elected to chairmanship of RTYK twice. In 1993, with the new Law of RTUK, his chairmanship ended.
He established the first School of Cinema and Television in Eskişehir. He focused on culture and literature with establishing faculties of Literature, Communication Sciences
, Applied Fine art
s and also State Conservatory.
Buyukersen is also the only professional wax sculptor in Turkey. The wax sculpture of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
in Anitkabir Museum was created and shaped by Prof. Buyukersen.
(DSP) with 44% of total vote. During his first term, he has executed the package of "Urban Development Projects". He also started the construction of Estram, the electrified tram system in Eskişehir.
In the municipal elections of March 28, 2004, he was elected again with 45% of votes, again under Democratic Left Party (DSP). Due to his success and high popularity, he is widely regarded by the Turkish media as a future leader of Turkish left
.
He was elected for a third term in the March 2009 elections.
In January 2011 he leave the DSP and changed in February 2011 to the Republican People's Party (CHP)
He has been credited as an example of how a capable and progressive mayor can transform a dusty, conservative city into a lively and modern one.
He is married, with 2 children and 2 grandchildren.
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
and educator and current mayor of Eskişehir.
Biography
Büyükerşen graduated from Eskişehir Academy of Economics and Commercial Sciences (then Anadolu UniversityAnadolu University
Anadolu University is a public university in Eskişehir, Turkey and the fourth largest university in the world by enrollment.- History :...
) in 1962. During his academy years, he worked as a reporter, columnist
Columnist
A columnist is a journalist who writes for publication in a series, creating an article that usually offers commentary and opinions. Columns appear in newspapers, magazines and other publications, including blogs....
, caricaturist and editor in various newspapers. With his friends from academy, they established the Chamber Theater and afterwards the Municipal Theater with the money collected from selling their [blood] to blood bank
Blood bank
A blood bank is a cache or bank of blood or blood components, gathered as a result of blood donation, stored and preserved for later use in blood transfusion. The term "blood bank" typically refers to a division of a hospital laboratory where the storage of blood product occurs and where proper...
s.
Following his graduation, he was awarded with assistantship at the Finance department of the academy. In 1966, he competed his Ph.D.
Ph.D.
A Ph.D. is a Doctor of Philosophy, an academic degree.Ph.D. may also refer to:* Ph.D. , a 1980s British group*Piled Higher and Deeper, a web comic strip*PhD: Phantasy Degree, a Korean comic series* PhD Docbook renderer, an XML renderer...
In 1968, he became Associate Professor; and in 1973, he became Professor. Also in 1973, he prepared a model for Open university
Open universities
The term open university or open universities usually refers to a university with an open-door academic policy, ie no entry requirements. The term may specifically refer to:*The Open University in the UK...
in Turkey. In 1976, he was elected as the Chairman of the Eskişehir Academy of Economics and Commercial Sciences. In July 1998 he was awarded an Honorary degree
Honorary degree
An honorary degree or a degree honoris causa is an academic degree for which a university has waived the usual requirements, such as matriculation, residence, study, and the passing of examinations...
from the British Open University
Open University
The Open University is a distance learning and research university founded by Royal Charter in the United Kingdom...
as Doctor of the University.
In 1982, with the new Law of Higher Education in Turkey, he was elected as the rector of Anadolu University by the President of the Republic of Turkey. After his 5-year term ended, he was elected again in 1987 by president Turgut Özal
Turgut Özal
Halil Turgut Özal was Prime Minister of Turkey and President of Turkey . As Prime Minister, he transformed the economy of Turkey by paving the way for the privatization of many state enterprises.-Early life and career:...
. Besides this post, he served as a member of Higher Council of Radio and Television (RTÜK
RTÜK
RTÜK is the Turkish state agency for monitoring, regulating, and sanctioning radio and television broadcasts. RTÜK was founded in 1994 and is composed of nine members elected by the Grand National Assembly of Turkey...
), and he was elected to chairmanship of RTYK twice. In 1993, with the new Law of RTUK, his chairmanship ended.
He established the first School of Cinema and Television in Eskişehir. He focused on culture and literature with establishing faculties of Literature, Communication Sciences
Communication Sciences
Communication sciences refers to the schools of scientific research of human communication. This perspective follows the logical positivist tradition of inquiry; most modern communication science falls into a tradition of post-positivism. Thus, communication scientists believe that there is an...
, Applied Fine art
Fine art
Fine art or the fine arts encompass art forms developed primarily for aesthetics and/or concept rather than practical application. Art is often a synonym for fine art, as employed in the term "art gallery"....
s and also State Conservatory.
Buyukersen is also the only professional wax sculptor in Turkey. The wax sculpture of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was an Ottoman and Turkish army officer, revolutionary statesman, writer, and the first President of Turkey. He is credited with being the founder of the Republic of Turkey....
in Anitkabir Museum was created and shaped by Prof. Buyukersen.
Politics
In the elections of April 18, 1999, he was elected as Metropolitan Mayor of Eskişehir from the Democratic Left PartyDemocratic Left Party (Turkey)
The Democratic Left Party is a Turkish political party founded on November 14, 1985, by Rahşan Ecevit.-1985-1999:The DSP, a social democratic oriented party, was registered on November 14, 1985 by Rahşan Ecevit, wife of Bülent Ecevit, as he was banned from political life after the 1980 coup...
(DSP) with 44% of total vote. During his first term, he has executed the package of "Urban Development Projects". He also started the construction of Estram, the electrified tram system in Eskişehir.
In the municipal elections of March 28, 2004, he was elected again with 45% of votes, again under Democratic Left Party (DSP). Due to his success and high popularity, he is widely regarded by the Turkish media as a future leader of Turkish left
Turkish Left
Turkish Left is a weekly nationalist leftist magazine as the official organ of the Turkish Left is a left-wing nationalist group in Turkey. It was formed following a split in the Workers Party...
.
He was elected for a third term in the March 2009 elections.
In January 2011 he leave the DSP and changed in February 2011 to the Republican People's Party (CHP)
He has been credited as an example of how a capable and progressive mayor can transform a dusty, conservative city into a lively and modern one.
He is married, with 2 children and 2 grandchildren.