Members of the Robert College community gathered at Bizimtepe on June 5 to honor the memory of Prof. Osman Nur Yalman, one of the College’s most distinguished alumni and a globally respected social anthropologist.
Family members, friends, alumni, and colleagues came together to celebrate a life dedicated to scholarship, intellectual curiosity, and the pursuit of understanding across cultures and societies. Throughout his remarkable academic career, Prof. Yalman made significant contributions to the field of social anthropology and left a lasting impact through his teaching and research at Harvard University.
Speakers at the memorial reflected on his intellectual legacy, his commitment to education, and his service to institutions including Koç University, where he served as the Chair of the Board of Trustees, and Robert College, where he was an Emeritus Trustee. The gathering provided an opportunity for the community to share memories and pay tribute to a scholar whose life embodied the values of inquiry, excellence, and global citizenship.
Prof. Yalman’s legacy continues to inspire future generations of students, scholars, and alumni. He will be remembered with deep respect, gratitude, and affection.
