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ISYY's newsletter: Weekly Feed Joensuu Week 16/2023

Tue Apr 18 13:46:50 2023

ISYY's newsletter: Weekly Feed Joensuu Week 16/2023

18.4. - 24.4.2023

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HAPPY TUESDAY!

This week is ISYY's Smiles and Complaints week, so here is your chance to get your voice heard and give anonymous feedback to ISYY, UEF, campus restaurants and FSHS for example! Answer the feedback form by Sunday 23 April.

Vappu a.k.a the biggest student celebration of the year is just around the corner! ISYY's Vappu programme is now published, take a look and take your pick of all the awesome events!

Kind regards,

Salla
Coordinator of International Affairs in Joensuu (kv.joensuu(at)isyy.fi)

Smiles and Complaints week is here!

What deserves a smile? What’s wrong? What gives you grey hair? How do you feel about tuition fees? Or would you like to share your opinions about campus restaurants?

Give feedback to ISYY, UEF, campus restaurants, Language Centre, FSHS or any other party involved in students’ life. The feedback is given anonymously via electronic form. We'll collect the feedback and send it forward.

You can also express your thoughts on tuition fees with this form!

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What did we decide?

The Representative Council of the Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland (ISYY) held its second meeting of the year on Thursday 13th April.

Read about the decisions made in the meeting from ISYY website:

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Design a calendar cover and win 100€ gift card!

ISYY's Student Calendar cover competition has been open for two weeks now! Do you have a good idea, how the next cover should look like?

You can take part in the competition until 15.5.2023 and all the information can be found from ISYY website. Send your design to the competition and you can win a 100€ gift card to the S-Group.

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ISYY's Vappu (May Day) Eve programme is now published!

Vappu is the biggest celebration of the year for Finnish students. On Vappu Eve, 30th April, you can attend ISYY's Vappu traditions on both campuses. ISYY gathers all university students to celebrate Vappu together wit our old traditions.

Vappu Eve traditions in Joensuu begins with Capping of the Alkukivet statue organised by Täky ry. After that ISYY's Vappu Parade will begin from Carelia all the way to the Ilosaari. During the Parade we will perform the Capping of the Kanavatyttö statue. At the Ilosaari we will hear the Vappu Speech of the Student Union and also live music.

Check out the Vappu Events in the campus city!

ISYY has created a list of the Student Vappu events for both campus cities. Check the event list of your city and prepare yourself for the Vappu spirit!

Events on the lists are organised by ISYY, Student Associations and Clubs. Didn't see your event on the list? Send the information for us with the form that can be found from the site and we'll add it in.

See you at the events!

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May Day Sitsit is here, join us in community singing!

ISYY arranges for the First time ever alcohol free May Day Sitsit event with RytmiHäiriköt. Sitsit will be held at Educa E200 on Friday 28.4. at 7pm-10pm. Theme is of course Vappu (May Day) so bring your overalls and May Day decorations with you. Most of the Sitsit songs will be sung in English together with RytmiHäiriköt music.

Ticket for May Day Sitsit 10€/person, purchase yours via Kide.app starting on Tuesday 18.4. at 2pm!

Tickets are limited, max. 2 tickets/person.

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Get the ISYY lyre for your Student Cap!

Did you know that you can purchase a lyre of the Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland (ISYY) to your Student Cap to symbolise your own university community?

Vappu (May Day) is already next week and in Finland it is a tradition that students wear their student caps on Vappu Eve and Vappu Day. The standard lyre that can be seen in most of the Finnish Student Caps is a symbol for the Mariculation Examination but also a symbol of the Student Union of the University of Helsinki. There is also own lyres to symbolise, e.g. the Vocational Upper Secondary Qualification or the International Baccalaureate.

Student Unions has their own lyres that symbolises the university community. A university student can purchase the lyre for their Student Cap to replace the old lyre.

There is still enough time to get yourself the ISYY lyre before Vappu Celebrations!

A lyre costs 17€ and they are sold from ISYY offices, welcome!

SYKETTÄ Joensuu

SYKETTÄ includes sport services for the students and staff members at the University of Eastern Finland and Karelia University of Applied Sciences. You can see the prices for each sticker on the SYKETTÄ website and you can buy your sticker online or from the ISYY office. Remember to create a user account with your uef email before you try to buy a sticker or enroll to classes.

Youtube: SYKETTÄ Sports | Instagram: @syketta_jns | Facebook: Sykettä

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Kilometrikisa cycling competition 2023

SYKETTÄ is traditionally taking part in Kilometrikisa cycling competition which will be held between 1.5.-30.9.2023. This year, the competition will continue until the end of September, which means there will be five months of cycling fun! All UEF Joensuu campus and Karelia UAS students and staff members are welcome to attend SYKETTÄ Joensuu team.

Kilometrikisa is a light-hearted cycling competition for workplaces, departments, associations, clubs or any other teams. The aim is to encourage bicycle commuting and promote everyday cycling. In Kilometrikisa every team member will record their cycling kilometers and the team with the highest number of kilometers will win. Participation will definitely promise good condition and a good mood!

Join our SYKETTÄ Joensuu team as we aim for the new record!

Read more and join the team from the link below:

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Greetings from coordinator

Hello! From this section you get information about upcoming BRIDGES project events. Students' Mental Health Day is this year on 19th of Wednesday and the theme of the day is moderation. Our everyday lives are full of accomplishment. Students' lives are about working under the pressure of different demands and goals. These pressures come from studying and related factors, but they also come from other sources. The theme of moderation encourages us to take a timeout in our own lives and to consider how we can moderate our own lives.

I wish you a chill week!
- Riina

BRIDGES breakfasts 3.-5.5.

Come start your day with a nutritious breakfast and getting to know your fellow students, and you'll be energetic for the rest of the day!

Spring's last breakfasts are organized in week 18 3.-5.5. in restaurant Aura at campus. Breakfast starts at 8:15 am and ends at 9 am.

The registration starts in Kide.app on 19.4. at 12 noon. Participation is free of charge and there are seats for 13 people at a time.

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Students' Mental Health Day 19.4.

During the Students' Mental Health Day there is an organized program for students that supports mental health.

11 am-12 noon Tai chi workshop for beginners @ Mehtimäkihalli and 12-> tea session @ Haltia
6 pm-8 pm Movie night: Inside Out @ AT100 auditorium

Activities are open and free to all UEF students. Read more and register for them at ISYY's website.

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Upcoming themes in Coffee & Friends

During the spring, the “Coffee & Friends” is organized every Tuesday 4 pm-6 pm in Joensuu at Aurora’s AU110 room and in Kuopio at Studentia’s chapel. “Coffee & Friends” is the students' living room, where you can rest after lectures, hang out with other students and enjoy a little snack. You can come to “Coffee & Friends” alone or with a friend.

Upcoming and last program of spring:

18.4. Coloring and hanging out
25.4. May Day and Spring Festival, in Kuopio sewing overall badges and in Joensuu playful games and quiz

You can also attend without participating in the program. Welcome!

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Telephone consultation from study psychologists in April and May

UEF’s study psychologists offer individual psychological support for study-related issues, such as motivation, stress, stage fright, time management, procrastination or learning difficulties. It is possible to have telephone consultation with the study psychologists still during this semester. Send a contact request via text message, and the study psychologist will call you during the consultation hours. Include your whole name and your student number in the text message. You can also directly call the study psychologists during the following consultation hours:

19th April from 12 noon to 3pm, study psychologist Katri Ruth, tel. +358 40 3552044
26th April from 2pm to 4pm, study psychologist Marinia Sorjonen-Ward, tel. +358 46 9223478
3rd May from 2pm to 4pm, study psychologist Marinia Sorjonen-Ward, tel. +358 46 9223478
10th May from 2pm to 4pm, study psychologist Mari Tirronen, tel. +358 50 5691806
17th May from 2pm to 4pm, study psychologist Katri Ruth, tel. +358 40 3552044
24th May from 2pm to 4pm, study psychologist Mari Tirronen, tel. +358 50 5691806

You can find more information about UEF’s study psychologists in Kamu:

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UEF students! The programme for the Graduation Ceremony of spring 2023 published, registration open 3 April – 24 April

The University of Eastern Finland will host a joint student graduation ceremony (publiikki) on both campuses and online on Friday 12 May 2023 from 12:00 to 14:30. The event celebrates degree students who have graduated or will graduate from our university during the spring semester 2023 (1 January – 31 July 2023).

The ceremony will be held in room C1 of the Carelia building on the Joensuu campus and in room MD100 of the Mediteknia building on the Kuopio campus. The joint programme of the campuses will be available to all via video transmission from 12:00 to 12:45. The dress code for the event is smart casual.

Registration to the event will be open from 3 April 2023 to 24 April 2023. Each graduate or graduating student may register a maximum of two close friends or relatives to the event. In Joensuu, the room accommodates a maximum of 600 people and in Kuopio, a maximum of 230 people.

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Nyyti's Chat 25.4 from 6-8pm

Nyyti’s Chat is a place for sharing thoughts, feelings and experiences. Chats will cover subjects surrounding issues that affect student’s daily lives. This group chat is meant for all students over the age of 18. Chat is also anonymous and free of charge. There will always be Nyyti’s volunteers or employees at the chat with you. Always remember to behave according to the priciples for a safer space.

Next chat:
Tue 25.4. How to get my motivation back?

Read more and join the chat from the link below:

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Survey on Student Wellbeing

Hello UEF student! How have your studies been going since returning to campus? How have you been? How well have you been able to recover?

After an exceptional period, UEF would like you to take a moment to evaluate the past semester and answer this questionnaire from UEF research team. The information it provides will be used to monitor and improve student well-being.

This survey is a follow-up to the surveys that were carried out during the pandemic, to which came many valuable responses. UEF is now particularly interested in how your return to campus has affected your studies and your well-being. Responses from both past and new respondents are welcome.

Answer the survey here

It only takes about 10 minutes to complete. Every answer is important UEF will raffle movie vouchers for those who leave their contact details!

ESN Joensuu General Meeting (24.4.2023 at 4pm in AU205)

ESN Joensuu is looking for a new President and Vice President from the end of April 2023 to end of September 2023! So if you would like to apply, help by voting to elect the new PR & VPR and also know a bit more about our beloved ESN section (while eating snacks), you are more than welcome to join us in the General Meeting on Monday 24.4.2023 at 4pm in AU205!

President is the glue keeping our lovely ESN Joensuu going - they are responsible for example calling all meetings, preparing agendas and making sure everything runs smoothly. As a President of an ISYY club, ISYY membership is required to apply for this position.
Vice President acts as the left hand of the President and as the contact person for ESN Finland. Vice President can for example run meetings if a President is not able to attend. ISYY membership is required to apply for this position.

The elected President & Vice President will be active from the end of April to end of September, which is when we will elect a new board for the Autumn semester 2023. We will train all of our new board members, so there's no need to worry if you don't know everything!

If you would like to apply for the President or Vice President position, please prepare a ONE MINUTE SPEECH telling about yourself and why you should be chosen for the role. If you are not able to participate and would still like to run for the position, you can send a one minute long video to us where you tell us why you should be elected at esnjoensuu@esnfinland.eu.

Remember to take your ESNCard or student card (Frank) with you if you want to vote or apply to become a board member of ESN Joensuu!

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AEGEE Joensuu - Vappu Treasure Hunt (22.4)

Join AEGEE Joensuu on Saturday 22 April at the UEF Campus for AEGEE's Treasure Hunt! Many games and challenges await you, and some drinks too (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)!

The mission? Find the lost treasure of AEGEE, by following the map and clues that will be given to you at each station. The prize? Badges, and many other surprises await both the participants and winning teams!

Register to participate here - no AEGEE membership required! Participate with your friends as a team, or sign up individually to meet new people. Spaces are limited and registration will close on 20 April at 11.00, so make sure to sign up soon!

We will provide some drinks during the hunt, but feel free to bring your own in addition, and lots of fun and joyful energy!

Meet-up: Carelia Building at the flagpoles
When: Sat 22 April @ 14.00
Participation fee: 3€ (payable in person at the event or via Paypal)

For more info, find us on
Instagram @aegee_contact_joensuu
Facebook AEGEE Joensuu
Email aegee-joensuu@aegee.eu

or join our weekly meeting, every Tuesday at 16.30 in AU205

Getting Started: Climate Change and Advocacy Workshop

Are you 15-25 years old and interested in learning more about climate change and the green transition?

Then join AEGEE Joensuu's free climate change and advocacy workshop from 6-7 May!

During this 2-day event, AEGEE Joensuu, in partnership with the Climate Emergency Working Group and Sustainability Committee of AEGEE Europe, will host workshops and activities to empower young people in Joensuu to participate in the green transition.

The workshop is fully funded by the EU Teens4Green initiative, meaning all participation costs are covered, including 2 meals/day per participant.

Find out more and apply here!

Applications close on 25 April at 18.00.

There are limited spaces available so make sure to apply soon!

Artfactory Siihtala’s May Day is full of peace and solidarity!

Artfactory Siihtala organizes a concert on May Day with the theme of peace and solidarity. The Sihis May Day Orchestra is led by Kasper Omenasaari with e.g. Kaisa Kervinen and Sanni Omenasaari as soloists.

We warmly welcome everyone to listen and sing along to familiar May Day songs! The concert and songs will be in Finnish.

Where: Kulttuuritehdas Siihtala (Nurmeksentie 4)

When: 30.4 from 3 pm to 4:30 pm.

Tickets: Tickets cost 10 euros for members of ISYY. You can get the discount by showing your student card at the register or by writing a discount code isyy at www.lippukauppa.com.

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Friday Game Nights (21.4. 5pm-7pm)

Pohjois-Karjalan Seta and Setlementti organize game nights ever other Friday. Game nights are open for everyone and suitable for every age. Come by yourself or bring a friend or a whole squad. You can bring your own games or play all games available in meeting place. We follow the principles of safer spaces.

Setlementti address:
Siltakatu 10 A 13
80100 Joensuu

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Multicultural Coffee by the Red Cross (every other Sunday)

Do you want to meet new people? Have you been feeling a bit lonely, or are you finding it hard to find a community? Come join us for our multicultural coffee, whether you are a refugee, a student, a local, or an immigrant. Come join us at Torikatu 17 every alternate Sunday, starting 12.02, for an afternoon of games, good conversation, and coffee. This is the perfect opportunity to make new friends and build community!

Time: 1pm-3pm
Date: Every alternate Sunday (23.4, 7.5, 21.5)
Location: Torikatu 17
Fee: free

Event calendar

Week 16

Mon 17.4. MtG Guild meeting at 3pm in Haltia meeting room (Yliopistokatu 7, Haltia building 2nd floor)
Tue 18.4. ESN Joensuu weekly meeting at 4pm in Haltia meeting room (Yliopistokatu 7, Haltia building 2nd floor)
Tue 18.4. Luomio club meeting at 6pm in Haltia meeting room (Yliopistokatu 7, Haltia building 2nd floor)
Tue 18.4. BRIDGES Coffee & Friends 4pm-6pm in AU110
Wed 19.4. Students' Mental Health Day: Tai chi workshop for beginners 11am-12noon in Mehtimäkihalli
Wed 19.4. Students' Mental Health Day: Movie Night: Inside Out from 6pm to 8pm in AT100 auditorium Wed 19.4. JOOJAKU meeting at 4pm in Haltia meeting room (Yliopistokatu 7, Haltia building 2nd floor)
Thu 20.4. Joensuu Board Gamers meeting at 3pm in Haltia meeting room (Yliopistokatu 7, Haltia building 2nd floor)
Fri 21.4. Chess club meeting at 4pm in Haltia meeting room (Yliopistokatu 7, Haltia building 2nd floor)
Fri 21.4 Seta & Setlementti Game Night from 5pm to 7pm in Setlementti (Siltakatu 10 A 13)

Week 17

Mon 24.4. MtG Guild meeting at 3pm in Haltia meeting room (Yliopistokatu 7, Haltia building 2nd floor)
Mon 24.4 ESN Joensuu General Meeting at 4pm in AU205
Tue 25.4. ESN Joensuu weekly meeting at 4pm in Haltia meeting room (Yliopistokatu 7, Haltia building 2nd floor)
Tue 25.4. Luomio club meeting at 6pm in Haltia meeting room (Yliopistokatu 7, Haltia building 2nd floor)
Tue 25.4. BRIDGES Coffee & Friends 4pm-6pm in AU110
Tue 25.4 Nyyti's Chat from 6pm - 8pm
Wed 26.4. JOOJAKU meeting at 4pm in Haltia meeting room (Yliopistokatu 7, Haltia building 2nd floor)
Thu 27.4. Joensuu Board Gamers meeting at 3pm in Haltia meeting room (Yliopistokatu 7, Haltia building 2nd floor)
Fri 28.4. Chess club meeting at 4pm in Haltia meeting room (Yliopistokatu 7, Haltia building 2nd floor)
Sun 30.4 Vappu celebrations!

TalentHub Joensuu

TalentHub Joensuu brings together international talents and companies in the Joensuu region.

As a part of the employment services of Joensuu city, TalentHub Joensuu aims to promote the integration of international talent into the Joensuu area, offer and develop personalized employment services for international professionals and work together with educational institutions and local companies to attract and keep international talents in the Joensuu region.

As an international talent, you can create your Talent Profile to introduce yourself to potential employers. As a company, you can look for the international skills your company needs with the Talent Profile search tool or by posting your own job ad.

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JobTeaser job portal

New job and traineeship offers for university students and graduates are advertised in the JobTeaser job portal. In the JobTeaser service, it is possible to sort job advertisements with numerous parameters.

Jobs in Finland

Welcome to explore open job opportunities in Finland. On our website, you can find jobs targeted at English speaking professionals. You don't have to be able to speak Finnish or Swedish.

Opiskelijatöihin.fi

An employment service website covering North Karelia and North Savo regions. The service is created and maintained by the Student’s Eastern-Finland association.

Students can leave their profiles anonymously for employers to find and also seek employers’ job advertisements.

Available grants for students of UEF and UEF's Open positions

There is a listing of grants availbale for students of the University of Eastern Finland at UEF's webpage.

You'll find a list of Open Positions at UEF HERE.

Water survey for international students

Hi, international student living in Joensuu!

The local water supplier Joensuun Vesi is implementing a customer satisfaction survey and would like to hear your opinion of the water quality in Joensuu.

Your answers will be handled anonymously and the survey will only take a few minutes. Please respond within the week. The survey is implemented by Innolink.

For more information on filling in this survey, please contact Innolink’s project coordinator Wilhelm Noth, wilhelm.noth@innolink.fi.

Thank you in advance for your valuable feedback!

You can take the survey through the link below:

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Information about Weekly Feed

This is an issue of Weekly Feed at Joensuu campus. Weekly Feed is the English language newsletter of the Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland (ISYY). You are receiving this letter on your email because you are a member of ISYY and are studying at Joensuu campus or because you have joined the mailing list yourself.

Weekly Feed provides you with current information on matters related to the Student Union, UEF or other organisations close to students, such as FSHS. In addition, the newsletter provides you with information on events taking place at campus or the campus city.

Weekly Feed is published on Tuesdays during the academic year, with the exception of holidays and a few other days. If you do not want to receive the newsletter anymore, you can unsubscribe the letter via the link (Click here to unsubscribe) located on the bottom of the letter.

You will find more information on ISYY's newsletters and privacy protection on ISYY's website.

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If you would like to have something featured in the Weekly Feed, please send a short (max. 500 characters including spaces), informative advertisement of the event/activity in English to kv.joensuu@isyy.fi.

Please include at least the following information: date, time, place, admission fee and the event website/facebook page and a short description of the event. If you want to include pictures, the optimal size is 270 x 270 px.

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