Happy Birthday to our cultural compass and crisis whisperer — Vitalik! 🎂

Whether it's a last-minute schedule change or a question about Ottoman architecture, he’s the one we call. With a perfect Turkish "kolay gelsin" and an even better understanding of what makes people feel welcome, Vitalik builds bridges — between cultures, generations, and Google Calendars.

He’s the curator of our Oriental Studies fellowship, the connoisseur of cultural immersion, and the kind of regional expert who doesn’t just know facts — he makes them come alive. Every program he touches becomes a story to remember.

Vitalik, thank you for your aesthetics, your calm in the chaos, and your absolute belief that a theatre visit can change someone’s life.

We love you, we appreciate you — and we know the best is yet to come 💛

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