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ISYY's newsletter: Weekly Feed Joensuu Week 21/2023

Tue May 23 13:12:38 2023

ISYY's newsletter: Weekly Feed Joensuu Week 21/2023

23.5. - 29.5.2023

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HAPPY TUESDAY!

Happy Tuesday! This week you can get a free entry to the Joensuun Maila baseball game on Friday 26th May by showing your student card. From this weeks newsletter you'll also find information e.g. about our office opening hours during June and the dates of the last meetings of ISYY clubs in Haltia for the spring semester. Keep reading this newsletter for more information!

Have a nice week!

Kind regards,

Ada
ISYY's Communications planner

Exceptions in office opening hours during June

Please notice, that next week on Thursday 1st June ISYY offices are closed. After that ISYY offices will be at your service with normal opening hours until Thursday 15th June, after which ISYY offices will be closed for the summer holidays until the beginning of August. In autumn semester ISYY offices will be open from 1st August onwards.

Office Contact Information:

	isyy.fi

ISYY is taking part in the Yle's Million Bags of Trash -campaign 24th May!

This spring, people all over Finland will collect one million bags of trash. In two months of cleaning, regions and cities, some organizations and communities, and Yle's public figures join forces with all Finns to collect one million bags of garbage from the environment.

ISYY is taking part in the campaign and challenge all students in Kuopio and Joensuu toi join with our staff and board members to collect trash bags, so that we can help reaching the goal of collecting one million garbage bags. We will collect trash bags on 24th May from 10 am to 11 am at campus area. ISYY is giving everyone bags and gloves. Please arrive to Haltia by 10 am. The amount of collected bags is reported to ISYY and ISYY wil report the number of bags per campus to the system.

Hey freshman 2022, collect an overall badge!

Congratulations, you have almost completed the first academic year! In the beginning of the academic year 2022-2023 ISYY organised a freshman bingo for those who started their studies at UEF in autumn 2022. The purpose of the bingo was to make ISYY services more familiar to the new freshmen. A great amount of students completed the bingo, but we still have some of the badges left. We are now giving away our Freshman 2022 badges to those who have started their studies in UEF during this academic year. We are now giving away our Freshman 2022 badges to those who have started their studies in UEF during this academic year.

Be fast since the badges are given on a first come, first served basis. The badges can be collected from ISYY offices during opening hours.

Remember to return your Survival Package before Friday 9th of June 12 (noon)

The semester is ending soon so here is a reminder - please return your Survival Package by Friday 9 June. You can return your package any day before the deadline within ISYY office opening hours, or on Friday 9 June between 8:30am and 12(noon) at the latest. Please note that we cannot extend the deadline - the Survival Packages need to be prepared for new incoming exchange students.

You can return your survival package to the ISYY office (Yliopistokatu 7, Haltia building, 2nd floor) during opening hours.

When you return the package make sure that:
• all items listed in the pink slip are inside the box
• the items are clean
• the box is clean

We will give you back your 30€ deposit in cash when you return your survival package if the items are inside the box and intact. If there are broken items, the box is broken or items are dirty/no longer usable, the deposit will not be returned completely.

If you have any questions, you can contact the Coordinator of International Affairs via email: kv.joensuu(at)isyy.fi

Donate your kitchenware to the Student Union

Is your exchange ending and want to get rid of unnecessary kitchenware you might have accumulated during your exchange? Or did you do a massive spring cleaning and wish to get rid of some bed sheets or towels?

You can donate your unwanted glasses, mugs, plates, kitchen utensils, pots and pans to the Student Union. We also take clean bed sheets and towels. We'll use them to make more survival packages for the next incoming exchange students. If you want to donate something to ISYY, you can bring the items to ISYY's offices during our opening hours. Please note that we accept only items that are still usable so nothing broken please.

In case you wish to donate your clothes (that are clean and in good condition), you can leave them in bags to UFF’s collection points. You can also leave clothes and other items to Kontti which is run by Finnish Red Cross. In Joensuu, Kontti located in Voimatie 10.

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

	sykettä website

SYKETTÄ in summer 2023

SYKETTÄ moves also in the summer! All the services of the summer are put together on SYKETTÄ website. The page will be updated as summer services are confirmed. Enrollment on all summer classes and turns via sports calendar. You can participate in all summer activities with group exercise and ball sports sticker.

Summer sports calendar includes:

Activities of Laituri
Outdoor workouts instructed by physical activity counsellor Riina
Instructed cycling trips
Summer classes of JoenVoLi
Ball sports turns at Mehtimäki hall
Portti54 and Aurora gym are open throughout the summer

Tikkarinne gym is closed due to renovation between 17.5.-31.7.2023. Joensuu Areena gym is open according to the opening hours of the Joensuu Areena.

Sports turns application for student and staff groups, 2023-2024

UEF and Karelia UAS student and staff groups can apply for regular turn to season 2023-2024. Sports turns will run between September - May. All users must have a valid sports sticker before the services can be used.

Each turn must have 1-2 responsible persons. The turn cannot be granted before it has at least one responsible person. Responsible persons have to check that everybody who will participate, has an up-to-date sports sticker. Also, responsible persons will take care of general order and report the number of participants and if necessary cancel the turn by contacting SYKETTÄ at least week before the date.

Application time ends on 28.5.2023 at 23:55 o'clock.

All the applicants will be called to a meeting where the turns are distributed. The meeting time will be announced later. After the meeting all applicants will be informed about the distributed sport turns.

Apply from the Google Forms link below:

	application form

Greetings from the coordinator

Hello! North Karelia Pride is now behind us and this is the second last info of the current topics of the BRIDGES project in this academic year. It's a bit sad when it all comes to an end, but we'll be back at it again in the autumn semester. Planning for the autumn will start in June before I go on summer holiday, but I can already promise that the all good stuff for example breakfasts and day trips will continue in the autumn also.

I wish you all a sunny week!

- Riina

You can still answer the "ISYY's wellbeing and communality work in the future" questionnaire

UEF and ISYY's BRIDGES project is coming to an end in December 2023 and we want to know what students want from ISYY's wellbeing and communality work in the future.

Please answer the survey via the link below by 30th of May. The survey is open to all UEF students. It takes about 5-10 minutes to answer. Answering is anonymous, but if you would like to enter the raffle for a 50 € gift card for S Group, please leave your contact details at the end of the form. Your contact details will not be linked to the answers to the form. A total of 6 gift cards will be raffled.

Thank you in advance for your valuable response!

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Calls for Application for Outgoing Student Exchange have been posted!

The application period for outgoing exchange during spring semester 2024 is open! During this application period, students may apply for Erasmus+, YUFE/Erasmus+, Nordlys or bilateral exchange.

The application period ends on May 31 at 3 pm sharp – make sure you submit your application in time!

Read more about available programmes in the calls for applications on Kamu and fill in the application form on SoleMOVE

Nyyti's Chat (23.5.)

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.

Chat in English from 6pm to 8pm:

Tue 23.5. Am I just a fraud with a fancy degree?

You can read more and join the chat from the link below:

	nyyti.fi

Free entrance to Joensuun Maila baseball game for students May 26th

Joensuun Maila baseball team plays against Koskenkorvan Urheilijat in the top Finnish baseball league game on May 26th at 6pm in Bolt stadium in Joensuu.

As the host of the evening, CPU Oy offers free entrance to all students!

Show your valid student card and claim a free ticket at the Bolton stadium ticket office before the game or at the Joensuun Maila office in advance. ( Address: Hiiskoskentie 9, 80100 Joensuu, opening hours Mon - Fri 10-15).

Come and support Joma with us and come and say hello to the host of the evening.

Perhaps you will find your next internship or job with CPU’s payment solutions?

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Student-Teacher Well-Being Feedback Event (1.6.)

We welcome you to attend this event, where you will have the opportunity to learn in advance about the Student Teacher Well-being Toolkits to be published next autumn. The event is part of the Erasmus+ STeWDUBS (Student Teacher Well-Being: Deepening Understanding and Building Support) project which aims to deepen understanding of student-teacher well-being in three contexts (Denmark, Finland, UK) with the concrete aim of building online toolkits to support student teacher well-being.

We will organize the event on Thursday 2023 1st June at Futura F103 from 13-15. There will be free snacks and refreshments available.

Feel free to drop by, have a coffee or snack and look at the toolkits!

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AEGEE and Snowchange Cooperative plastic clean-up event (26.5)

We are looking for you! AEGEE Joensuu and Snowchange Cooperative are organizing a plastic clean-up in collaboration with Green Journey in the Linnunsuo peat land.

When: 26th of May, starting between 10-11 am (exact time tbc)
Where: Linnunsuo peat land.
Who: Everyone is welcome!
Where to sign up: A sign-up form will be released soon, so keep an eye out at our Instagram and Facebook!

Snowchange will be organizing equipment, rides to the peatland area, as well as snacks! We hope to see you there!

SPR Speedfriending

Hey you young adult!

Would you like to have part in event that has good food, fun while hangingout and possibility to get to know new people? We also want that so we organized one!

WHAT - Snacks, chilling out and speed friending.
WHERE AND WHEN: Kulttuuritehdas Siihtala (Nurmeksentie 4) 9.6. clock 16:00 - 17:45.

Speed friending has been made to people to get to know others with ease. All good friendships start with hello and asking questions about each others. In the event you will meet other young people with fun and easy way, and all you have to do is come to the scene with open mind! We promise you won't be alone in the event!

Read more and sign up before 31.5. from the link below:

	sign up

Event calendar

Week 21

Mon 22.5. MtG Guild meeting at 3pm in Haltia meeting room (Yliopistokatu 7, Haltia building 2nd floor)
Mon 22.5. Sustailable Lifestyle Club: Swap your clothes from 11 am to 3 pm in E200
Tue 23.5. Luomio club meeting at 6pm in Haltia meeting room (Yliopistokatu 7, Haltia building 2nd floor)
Tue 23.5. Nyyti Chat from 6pm to 8pm
Wed 24.5. JOOJAKU meeting at 4pm in Haltia meeting room (Yliopistokatu 7, Haltia building 2nd floor)
Thu 25.5. Joensuu Board Gamers meeting at 3pm in Haltia meeting room (Yliopistokatu 7, Haltia building 2nd floor)
Fri 26.5. Chess club meeting at 4pm in Haltia meeting room (Yliopistokatu 7, Haltia building 2nd floor)
Fri 26.5. AEGEE plastic clean-up event
Fri 26.5. JOMA Baseball Game at 6pm in Bolt Stadion

Week 22

Tue 30.5. Luomio club meeting at 6pm in Haltia meeting room (Yliopistokatu 7, Haltia building 2nd floor)
Thu 1.6. Student-Teacher Well-Being Feedback Event
Thu 1.6. Joensuu Board Gamers meeting at 3pm in Haltia meeting room (Yliopistokatu 7, Haltia building 2nd floor)
Fri 2.6. Chess club meeting at 4pm in Haltia meeting room (Yliopistokatu 7, Haltia building 2nd floor)

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.

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.

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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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