Bogazici University

He has graduated from the Bogazici University (formerly Robert College, the first American College outside the US) as the only student to receive both the Top Graduating Engineer (highest GPA) and President’s Recognition Award for student leadership. He has also played on the University’s Basketball Team, which won the Turkish Championship twice in a row during his university years. The first International SportsFest was organized during his leadership of the Sports Club. He has served as the Chairman of the Bogazici University Alumni Association, BUMED, when “Civil Society supported University” model was implemented. He also served as an Adjuct Professor of Business Strategy at the Bogazici University.

Top Graduating Engineer and President’s Student Leadership Award

He is the only student to receive both the Top Graduating Engineer (highest GPA) and President’s Recognition Award for student leadership. He also worked as a teaching assistant, research assistant, and dormitory monitor during his years at Bogazici University.

Turkish Basketball Championships

He played for the school team that won Turkish National Basketball Championships two years in a row. He also participated in numerous sports activities, including playing for the Faculty Soccer and Volleyball Teams, and won medals in track and field.

Boğaziçi University Basketball Team – Turkish Champions in 1977 & 1978

#4 Yılmaz Argüden
#5 Hüseyin Şiriner
#6 Necati Güler
#7 Ümit Tarhan
#8 Haldun Çiftçioğlu
#9 Harun Zembilci
#10 Salim Erdem
#11 Nedim Esgin
#12 Esat Erkuş
#13 Efe Aydan
#14 Altimur Tülmen
#15 Erhan Ölçer
Ali Borovalı (Substitute)

Management:
– Prof. Dr. Mustafa Dilber
– Turgut Yelmer (Head of Sports Affairs)
– Orhan Akçınar (Equipment Manager)

University Sports Club

He was elected as the Chairman of the Sports Club, and led the efforts in organizing the first International SportsFest event. At the request of the University President Prof. Semih Tezcan, he also acted as the University Sports Director, overseeing all the sports activities, and represented the University at the National Sports Forum.

Top Scorer at the 25th Anniversary Mini Soccer Tournament

Graduates Team at the First Master Games

Türkiye’s first indoor basketball court, first basketball game, first International SportsFest, and many other firsts were realized by the Boğaziçi University Sports Committee, with Dr. Yılmaz Argüden serving as President in the 1979–1980 term.

For the full timeline: www.sportscommittee.com/en

Sports Ambassador & Olympics Suggestion

Dr. Yılmaz Argüden proposes to organize the Olympic Games under the theme “Olympics Unite” with the collaboration of “Türkiye, Palestine, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Italy.”

Olympics Suggestion

“Sportsmanship spirit unites people from different countries and cultures and motivates all to perform at their best. I would like to suggest organizing the Olympic Games jointly in Istanbul, Jerusalem, Jeddah, and Rome to motivate collaboration of different cultures for a better world.

Organizing the Olympic Games in collaboration with the countries that host key religious sites such as; İstanbul –the capital of three global empires from different religions, Jerusalem, Jeddah, and Rome, could provide an opportunity to build much needed bridges between different religions and cultures for the common good of humanity. Such a joint effort by Türkiye, Palestine, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Italy will not only be an important message to unite the efforts for a sustainable future, but also make the ever-increasing costs of organizing the Olympic Games more economic but also will help Olympic Games to attract larger audiences…”

Dr. Argüden recognized as the “Boğaziçi Sports Ambassador”.

Civil Society Supported University

He was a founding member of the Ankara branch, before being elected as the Chairman of the alumni association, BUMED. While serving as the Chairman, “Civil Society Supported University” model was implemented, which helped BUMED build the BURC facilities with the alumni support under his leadership. BUMED won the National Quality Awards for NGOs for its management systems. Dr. Argüden also serves as an elected Trustee of the Bogazici University Foundation, BUVAK.

Mission Statement developed during his candidacy for the Chairmanship of BÜMED

Donation Campaign for BURC Facilities: A Boğaziçi Dream invitation

Groundbreaking Ceremony of BURC Facilities

BURC Facilities as erected

BÜMED won National Quality Award for NGOs

BÜMED’s Governance as a Role Model for NGOs

Adjunct Professor of Strategy

Dr. Argüden taught courses on Strategy and Sustainability for post-graduate studies as an Adjunct Professor and served on the Advisory Council of the Engineering Faculty.

Supporting Bogazici University

BÜMED walkway

Renovation Donation for the room he stayed

Dormitory Donations

Albert Long Hall Donations

Argüden Governance Academy Special Fund at BÜVAK

University Presidents and Alumni Association Chairmen gathering at Dr. Argüden’s residence

Dean of Engineering Faculty Prof. Vedat Yerlici

Turkish Business Leaders come together at the Albert Long Hall to commemorate ARGE Consulting’s 25th Anniversary

“Protecting our Republic and continuously improving it’s institutions is the key to improve upon current civilizations.”

In the photo: Dr. Tamer Atabarut, Prof. Taner Bilgiç, Prof. Fatoş Zenginobuz, and Prof. Ünal Zenginobuz
Prof. Üstün Ergüder: “I trust Yılmaz for any responsibility he takes on, as he will do a great job, properly.”