Past Events

June 17, 2011, Washington, DC - The president of Turkey's Istanbul Technical University (ITU), Professor Muhammed Sahin, visited Washington, DC June 14-15, 2011 to promote ITU’s generous scholarship program for Native American students and to raise awareness for a new initiative to facilitate infrastructure development in Indian Country. read more

Friday, June 12, marked the conclusion of the Turkish Coalition of America’s 6-city tour for faculty from leading Turkish universities. In cooperation with the United Negro College Fund Special Programs (UNCFSP), American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) and Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), TCA hosted faculty from Bahcesehir, Hacettepe, Istanbul Technical University... read more

February 27, 2009, Washington, DC – At the launch for the Mexican Red Cross's 2009 fundraising drive today First Lady Margarita Zavala Calderón thanked the Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) and its President, Lincoln McCurdy for the donation of ambulances to serve the people of Tabasco, Mexico. The ceremony, held at the President's residence, was symbolic of the close ties between Mexico... read more

The TCA sponsored a delegation of professors to visit Turkey in order to increase minority students participation to study abroad programs to Turkey. From January 7 through the 18, these professors and administrators had the opportunity to experience the rich culture and heritage of Turkey and visit with a number of the top universities in Turkey. Over the course of the trip... read more

November 17- Washington, DC - The Turkish Coalition of America hosted a dinner for James Jeffrey, the newly confirmed US Ambassador to Turkey . The dinner was held at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel on November 17 and was attended by the presidents of the leading organizations representing the civil and business facets of the US-Turkey relationship and Turkish Americans. read more

November 15-22, 2008 -The Turkish Coalition of America sponsored a speaking tour by Dr. Faruk Logoglu, former Turkish Ambassador to the US , which took Dr. Logoglu to five Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and other college campuses highlighting US-Turkey relations in the aftermath of the US presidential elections. read more

October 27- Washington, DC - Senator Chuck Hagel of Nebraska shared his views on US-Turkey relations with participants at a Capitol Hill event on October 27, organized by the American Friends of Turkey (AFOT) and sponsored by the Turkish Coalition of America. The Turkish Ambassador to the US , H.E. read more

July 14-Washington, DC

 

At the event Congressman Wexler(D-FL/19th), signed copies of his new book FIRE-BREATHING LIBERAL: How I Learned to Survive (and Thrive) in the Contact Sport of Congress.

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Congressman Wexler with Rifat Sivisoglu, Democrat candidate for the DuPage County Board in Illinois --the only Turkish American running for public office in 2008 read more

June 4-Washington, DC
TCA President G. Lincoln McCurdy, Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan and Congressman Ed Whitfield (R-KY/1st), Co-Chair of the Turkish Caucus, at the US Capitol on June 4, 2008 at a reception by the Congressional Study Group on Turkey, co-sponsored by TCA. read more

At a ceremony on Capitol Hill on May 15, the Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) announced its donation of two fully equipped ambulances to the Mexican Red Cross to be used in the southeastern Mexican state of Tabasco. The announcement was made with Representatives Ortiz and Reyes, who were instrumental in facilitating this gift, along with representatives of the Mexican Red Cross, the Turkish Embassy and the Mexican Embassy. read more

April 14, 2008 - Washington, DC
TCA sponsors "Turkish American community panel" at the American Turkish Council's Annual Conference.

Empowering the Turkish American Community
G. Lincoln McCurdy, President, Turkish Coalition of America , Moderator

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April 12, 2008-Boston, Massachusetts
TASSA-Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) Joint Workshop on Innovation in Grassroots Politics (Chair: Lincoln McCurdy), held during Turkish American Scientists and Scholars Association at Harvard University Medical School.

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Washington, DC, April 3, 20080
Representatives of the United Negro College Fund Special Programs Corporation (UNCFSP) completed a visit to Turkey today. The visit was sponsored by the Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) and aimed to enhance cooperation between American and Turkish universities, as well as increase the number of African American...

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December 17, 2007-Madison, Indiana
TCA honors the Honorable Albert G. Huntington, Mayor of Historic Madison, Indiana, for his efforts in promoting Turkish investment in southeastern Indiana and cultural exchanges between Turkey and the United States .  Mr. Huntington is stepping down as mayor at the end of 2007. read more

September 14, 2007 - Washington, DC
Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC/5th) and TCA President G. Lincoln McCurdy hosted a luncheon discussion in Washington, DC, about the importance of being politically involved with representatives of the Turkish American business community. read more

September 9, 2007, Texas
TCA and the Turkish American Association of Northern Texas jointly host a workshop for the community on the American political process read more

October 20, 2007 - Pittsburgh, PA
TCA, ATAA and the Pittsburgh Turkish American Association jointly host a workshop for the community on the American political process. read more

October 12-13, 2007 - Washington, DC
ATAA Leadership Conference.
This event is supported by the Turkish Coalition of America read more

August 24,31-Turkey
United States Association of Former Members of Congress' Turkish Study Group Congressional staffers visit to Turkey. This project is sponsored by the Turkish Coalition of America. read more

August 30-Turkey
Turkish Cultural Foundation lunch and lectures by Prof. Nurhan Atasoy and Prof.Gunsel Renda on Turkish culture for Turkish Study Group congressional staff group. TCA dinner and Bosphorus tour for congressional staff. read more

July 26-Washington, DC
Congressional Study Group on Turkey (CSGT) luncheon featured Daniel Fried, US Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs. This event was sponsored by a grant from the Turkish Coalition of America. read more

July 16-Washington, DC
Turkish American Congressional Internship Program-Summer 2007 Sponsored by TUSIAD-US (US Representative Office of the Turkish Industrialists’ and Businessmen’s Association) in Partnership with the Turkish Coalition of America. At a TCA dinner honoring the interns on July 16, President G. Lincoln McCurdy talked about the importance for Turkish Americans being involved in the US political system. read more

June 23-Detroit, MI
TCA participated in a workshop organized by ATAA and the American Turkish Cultural Association of Michigan. Lincoln McCurdy, president of TCA, gave a presentation on the "Importance of Turkish Americans being involved in the US Political System." Nurten Ural, ATAA president... read more

Congressman Dan Burton (R-IN) and TCA President Lincoln McCurdy meet. Congressman Burton has been a staunch supporter of US-Turkish relations since his first years in Congress. He visited Turkey for the first time, though, on the Turkish Study Group's trip to Turkey, which was co-sponsored by TCA. read more

"Each time I visit Turkey, I’m reminded what an important friend and ally Turkey is and I continue to be astounded by its history, diversity and welcoming people."-Congressman Ed Whitfied (R-KY),Co-Chair of the Congressional Study Group on Turkey. read more

April 19-Washington, DC
TCA hosted a lunch for a delegation of the Turkish Parliament and members of the Congressional Caucus on Turkey in Wash., DC on April 19, 2007 read more

April 17-Washington, DC
TCA sponsored a panel discussion in Washington, DC in cooperation with the Assembly of Turkish American Associations and the American Turkish Association of Washington, DC, on "Life in American Politics." The panel featured Oz Bengur, first Turkish American to have run for Congress read more

April 29-Raleigh
TCA and Turkish Americans for Informed Policy organized an informational session on the American Political system. read more

March 24-25-Washington, DC
Third Annual Conference of the Turkish American Scientists and Scholars Association (TASSA).
This event was sponsored by the Turkish Coalition of America. read more

March 26-Washington, DC
25th Anniversary Gala Dinner of American Friends of Turkey.
This event was sponsored by the Turkish Coalition of America. read more

The Congressional Caucus on Turkey and TCA organized a meeting with visiting members of the Turkish Grand National Assembly and members of Congress on Capitol Hill. The delegation consisted of Egemen Bağış, Chairman of the Turkey-US Parliamentarian Friendship Group, Vahit Erdem, Chairman of Turkish Parliamentarian Delegation to NATO, Reha Denemeç, Vice Chairman of the Justice and Development Party, Ömer Çelik, Chief Political Advisor to the Prime Minister... read more

February 27-Washington, DC
TCA, in cooperation with the Congressional Caucus on Turkey, organized a meeting with visiting members of the Turkish Grand National Assembly for members of Congress and staff on Capitol Hill. The delegation consisted of Hon. Murat Mercan, Justice and Development Party, Hon. Şaban Dişli, Justice and Development Party, Hon. Necdet Budak, Justice and Development Party, Hon. Muzaffer Gülyurt, Justice and Development Party, Hon. Haluk Koç, Republican People’s Party, Hon. Mehmet Neşşar, Republican People’s Party. read more