Repairing the damage caused by the fire on the roof of the central cafeteria on September 20 in a short time, Atatürk University has brought the cafeteria back to serving students after a 5-day break.

After the unfortunate event, Atatürk University immediately healed the wounds of the fire, reopening the central cafeteria after a minor renovation.

A small-scale opening ceremony was held on the occasion of the new academic year in the central cafeteria after its restoration thanks to the intense efforts of the relevant units of the University. With the re-opening of the cafeteria with the participation of Rector Çomaklı, vice rectors, deans, academicians and students, the central cafeteria, where approximately 15,000 students dine daily, met with students.

Rector Çomaklı, who came together with the students at Atatürk University, which completed all its preparations with the start of the 2022-2023 academic year on September 26, ate the first meal of the term with the students. Addressing the students here, Rector Çomaklı wished the 2022-2023 academic year to be beneficial and successful, and said "Welcome to Atatürk University" to all students.

Çomaklı said that they were happy to bring the cafeteria building, which was renovated after the fire on its roof, to the service of the students in five days, emphasizing that students who are the apple of the eye of Atatürk University will never be victimized.

“Atatürk University is your home”

“You will study at the University with the most beautiful campus in Turkey, with well-equipped teaching staff and strong infrastructure. You will be together with your friends from different parts of our country, you will form your own views about your social life and your future by respecting each other, showing tolerance and learning from each other. I believe that you will contribute to many beauties in the future as young people who are honest, moral, controlled, determined, patient and persistent, and who know and protect and glorify their national and moral values. Remember! Your achievements will be the key to the doors that will be opened to your friends who will come after you, and the reason for the opportunities that will be offered. You will experience and see that it is a privilege to be an Atatürk University student during your education and after you graduate. Atatürk University is your home. Here you will study in a family atmosphere. I wish you all success in this beautiful and sacred educational journey.” Çomaklı said.

Çomaklı wished that such unfortunate events would not happen again. He chatted with the students one by one after the dinner program and took a souvenir photo.

CORPORATE COMMUNICATION DIRECTORATE – 26.09.2022