The Career Adjunct

From Turkey to Canada: Evren Altinkas' Story

October 25, 2023 Iliana De Larkin Season 1 Episode 2
From Turkey to Canada: Evren Altinkas' Story
The Career Adjunct
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The Career Adjunct
From Turkey to Canada: Evren Altinkas' Story
Oct 25, 2023 Season 1 Episode 2
Iliana De Larkin

In this episode of The Career Adjunct, we're joined by Evren Altinkas, a remarkable academic who began his career in Turkey, speaking out against the government's policies, which ultimately led him to seek refuge in Canada through the Scholars at Risk program. Evren sheds light on the daily struggles of contingent faculty members, providing a poignant narrative that showcases the enduring spirit of academia and the relentless pursuit of knowledge amidst adversity. Join us for a captivating journey from Turkey to Canada, as Evren Altinkas inspires with his unwavering commitment to his craft and his advocacy for academic freedom in this episode of The Career Adjunct.

ADJUNCT STORY SUBMISSIONS: Please email me at thecareeradjunct@gmail.com and put "Adjunct Story" in the title.
(I really appreciate stories that are broken up into paragraphs, that have punctuation, and are proof-read! Thank you!)

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In this episode of The Career Adjunct, we're joined by Evren Altinkas, a remarkable academic who began his career in Turkey, speaking out against the government's policies, which ultimately led him to seek refuge in Canada through the Scholars at Risk program. Evren sheds light on the daily struggles of contingent faculty members, providing a poignant narrative that showcases the enduring spirit of academia and the relentless pursuit of knowledge amidst adversity. Join us for a captivating journey from Turkey to Canada, as Evren Altinkas inspires with his unwavering commitment to his craft and his advocacy for academic freedom in this episode of The Career Adjunct.

ADJUNCT STORY SUBMISSIONS: Please email me at thecareeradjunct@gmail.com and put "Adjunct Story" in the title.
(I really appreciate stories that are broken up into paragraphs, that have punctuation, and are proof-read! Thank you!)