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ISYY's newsletter: Weekly Feed Joensuu Week 3/2025

Tue Jan 14 14:19:53 2025

ISYY's newsletter: Weekly Feed Joensuu Week 3/2025

14. - 20.1.2025

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HAPPY TUESDAY!

And Happy new year to everyone! The year at ISYY starts with some new and familiar faces, as the current Coordinator of International Affairs, Salla Haapavaara, is taking on new responsibilities at the University of Eastern Finland. ISYY has selected Joona Rantala as the new coordinator. To the open position of a Community Coordinator was selected Eveliina Scharin, who worked in the position during last year.

Whether you are just beginning your studies or returning to the campus, starting the year by reading the first Weekly Feed is a good way to begin your spring semester either way. The ISYY offices are open as usual on both Campuses, so come by if you need to visit the office for any reason, we are here to help you!

The start of the year is often hectic, so remember to focus on balancing your studies and free time in a healthy manner! Hope you all have a wonderful semester!

Kind regards,

Joona
Coordinator of International Affairs
kv.joensuu(at)isyy.fi

Tell us who should receive a recognition from ISYY?

You can now suggest a candidate to receive a recognition at the ISYY Annual Celebration this spring! Suggestions must be sent by 19 January.

Every member and alumni of ISYY has the right to suggest a person to receive a Medal of Honor, Golden and Silver Medal of Distinction and Medal of the Student Union. The delivered suggestions will be forwarded to ISYY’s Committee for Recognitions and they will prepare the suggestion for the ISYY Executive Board. The final decision of the acknowledgements will be made by the ISYY Executive Board.

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Join Language Café activities!

Do you want to learn new languages, brush up your old skills and meet new people or teach your native language? We have the perfect opportunity for you!

In a Language Café, your peers and friends are your teachers and at the same time, they can be your students. When participating in Language Café activities, you can also earn ECTS credits by attending (1 ECTS) and/or organising a Language Café (2 ECTS) and by submitting a few small assignments to Moodle.

Join the Language Café info on Wednesday 22 January at 8:30 am on Google Meet to find out more! You can find the link to the meeting on ISYY’s website linked below.

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ISYY Council meeting decisions 6/2024 and 7/2024

The Representative Council of the Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland (ISYY) held its sixth meeting of 2024 on Tuesday 26 November and its last meeting of 2024 on 4 December. The Council approved the 2025 action plan, budget, and environmental programme, finalized rule amendments, and created a fixed-term physical activity advisor role for SYKETTÄ Joensuu. The 2025–2028 strategy was sent back for further preparation, and two resolutions were accepted in both meetings.

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Suggest a performer for next autumn’s Student Blast - Academic Year Kick-Off!

Student Blast is the ultimate back-to-school event for all students in Joensuu, where we start the academic year together at the Market Square in September 2025. This free event is held especially for students of the University of Eastern Finland and Karelia UAS.

In 2024, the event featured performances by DJ Kiri and Finnish pop artist Kiki on the Market Square stage. The Student Blast organizer team is currently planning the programme for the upcoming fall, and is eager to hear students' suggestions for artists!

You can submit your suggestions through an anonymous form.

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New and also more familiar faces at the ISYY office

At the end of 2024, ISYY had two open positions: Community Coordinator and Coordinator of International Affairs (Joensuu).

For the position of Community Coordinator, was elected Eveliina Scharin, who has worked in the position during the last year. Eveliina will work mainly from Joensuu office.
As ISYY's new Coordinator of International Affairs to Joensuu campus, was elected Joona Rantala. Rantala is about to graduate from the Master's degree programme for Expertise in Education and Adult Education, from the University of Eastern Finland.
ISYY's previous Coordinator of International Affairs Salla Haapavaara has moved on to new challenges. Thank you, Salla, for your excellent work at our Student Union, and best luck for the future adventures!

You can read more about the changes on the ISYY website.

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JEIS - ISYY's international club

JEIS - Joensuu's Exchange and International Students is the international club of the Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland (ISYY). JEIS is for anyone and everyone who lives in Joensuu and likes to hang out with people from around the world - both Finnish and international students are very welcome to join us! If you are a member of ISYY, you are automatically also a member of JEIS.

The most important task of JEIS is to introduce Finnish culture and lifestyle to international students and to give Finnish students an opportunity to gain international experiences in Joensuu by arranging diverse events and activities.

We believe in fun, friendship and unity in diversity!

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How do I join JEIS?

All ISYY members are automatically members of JEIS and very welcome to our events! You can prove your JEIS and ISYY membership with a student card (Frank App).

If you would like to help out with planning and creating the events, you can either sign up as an active member and help out whenever you can, or become a board member to have a little more responsibility. If you would like to apply for the board or sign up as an active member, you can come to JEIS General Meeting tomorrow, on 15th January at 4:30 pm AU206! Read more from the Upcoming Events - section in this newsletter.

SYKETTÄ - University Sports

SYKETTÄ sports service is for the students and staff of the University of Eastern Finland and the Karelia University of Applied Sciences. SYKETTÄ offers a diverse and inexpensive sports calendar with something for everyone. Remember to create a user account with your uef email before you try to buy a sticker or enroll to classes. Everybody moves their own way!

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

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SYKETTÄ sticker prices, Sports calendar & The end of the Free Trial Period

All users must have a valid SYKETTÄ sticker from Thursday 16.1. on when using the services. You can buy the sticker on our online shop or via the mobile application (Finnish bank account is required). Download the SYKETTÄ mobile application to use the mobile sticker.

Prices of the SYKETTÄ stickers:

Group Exercise Sticker, Spring 2025: 41€
Ball Sports Sticker, Spring 2025: 23€

The sticker can also be purchased from the ISYY office where you can pick up a physical sports sticker attached to a student card or a separate blanco card. You can use the mobile sticker instead of or alongside a physical sticker. Mobile application and blanco card users must be prepared to prove their identity with a student card or an identity card.

Always keep your sports sticker with you when using the services and be prepared to present your sticker when requested!

Would You Like to Be a Student Tutor? The application period starts on January 20th.

Apply to be a tutor! If you study in a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree programme at the UEF and are interested in helping the new students in Autumn Semester 2025, you can apply as a student tutor.

The student tutor helps the new students to have a smooth start for their studies. All the new students have a student tutor. And each tutor has a group of tutees.

Tutoring offers many opportunities to learn, for example to develop your communication and coordinating skills.

The tutors will be trained for the job, and they will receive credits and a certificate on tutoring.

The application period starts on January 20th.

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UEF International Week

UEF International Mobility Services are organizing an International Week on both campuses during 20-23 January 2024. There will be info sessions (mostly in finnish) on student exchange and info desks on both campuses. Please see Kamu for more information if you are interested in different exchange programmes and related practical matters!

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Applying for an extension to the right to study is subject to a fee

Starting 1st of January 2025, applying for an extension to the right to study is subject to a fee, and the fee is 50 euros. Paying the fee is a prerequisite for handling the application and making a decision on the application. The fee applies to applications relating to rights to study leading to a degree (bachelor’s, master’s, licentiate of medicine, licentiate of dentistry). When collecting the fee, for students who have a right to study to both a first-cycle degree and a second-cycle degree, the combination of the two degree rights to study are viewed as one.

The fee does not apply to other applications for an extension to a right to study (e.g., specialist training, separate teacher training competency studies).

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Zotero trainings in spring term 2025

Zotero reference management software trainings introduce the basic functions of the Zotero reference management software and how to use the plugin associated. Trainings are held on Teams, and you don't need to register in advance to participate.

Software training times:

Thu 23.1. 1 pm - 3 pm
Thu 13.3. 9 am - 11 am
Tue 8.4. 12 pm - 2 pm

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Is French, German or Spanish your mother tongue? Apply to become a course assistant in January!

Course assistants are international students at the University of Eastern Finland who assist in language courses of their mother tongue. Read more on Language Centre Study community.

Info session
Friday 17.01.2025 from 12:15 – 13:45 (AU112)

How to apply?
The application instructions and the application form can be found on Language Centre Study Community. The deadline for applying is on Sunday 19.01.2025.

Contact person
Noora Kaukola (noora.kaukola@uef.fi)

Nyyti's Chats in spring 2025

Nyyti’s group chats are a place for sharing thoughts, feelings and experiences. English-language group chats take place once a month on Thursdays from 5pm to 7pm. These group chats are a both anonymous and free of charge.

The group chats provide a platform for peer discussions about mental health and issues affecting mental well-being and study ability. You can join the chats without prior registration. The chat is intended for adult students. Nyyti's volunteers or staff members will always be there to chat with you.

Here is a list of upcoming Chats, mark these in your calendar:

Feb 6, 17:00-19:00: When social situations make you anxious
Mar 6, 17:00-19:00: Minority stress when studying, training or entering the working life?
Apr 3, 17:00-19:00: Tips for time management

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JEIS - Joensuu's Exchange and International Students General Meeting (15.1.)

ISYY's international club Joensuu's Exchange and International Students (JEIS in short) is looking for new board members and active members for the spring semester 2025! So if you would like to apply, help by voting to elect the new board and also know a bit more about our beloved international club (while eating snacks), you are more than welcome to join us in the General Meeting on Wednesday 15 January 2025 at 4:30 pm in room AU206 (Aurora building on campus, Yliopistokatu 2).

JEIS is made up of the board, the active members and the regular members. We are all equally as important, but it is the board that makes the big decisions and together with the active members gets the ball rolling to make student life fun for everyone!

Open board positions for spring semester:

President is the glue keeping our lovely club 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. Vice-President can for example run meetings if a President is not able to attend. ISYY membership is required to apply for this position.
Treasurer & Trip Coordinator & Secretary handles all monetary issues and keeps contact with Timetravels
1-2 Communication Managers are responsible for all marketing and communication, especially in social media
1-2 Event Managers coordinate, plan and execute all events
Photographer and Graphic Designer take photos and design the visuals for marketing events
Merch Manager to be responsible for everything related to the club merch

How can i apply?

The elected board will be active for the spring semester 2025. 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 one or more positions in the board, 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 jeis@isyy.fi.

If board member duties are not for you but you'd like to help with organising events, you can also join JEIS as an active member in the General Meeting.

Remember to take your Slice/Frank student card or JEIS membership card with you if you want to vote or apply to become a board member of JEIS!

Rhythms in the Tropics – DJ Julia Palmu at Botania Joensuu

Saturday 18.1. 7 pm - 1 am

Experience tropical vibes, groovy beats, and a warm atmosphere in the heart of winter! DJ Julia Palmu brings energetic tropical sounds inspired by her travels in South America. Enjoy tropical vibes, dance the night away, and explore Botania’s magical Winter Garden.

Tickets:

Students €10 / Normal €15 / free with a Botania Card (includes Winter Garden access).

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Upcoming events in spring semester

Wed 15.1. JEIS General Meeting
Fri 17.1. Course Assistant info (French, German & Spanish)
Sat 18.1. Rhytms in the tropics
Wed 22.1. Language Café info & Leader training
Thu 13.2. Winter Classic Student Hockey game
Thu 20.2. ISYY's Representative Council meeting 1/2025
Tue 25.2. Sports Afternoon
Tue 4.2. - Wed 5.2. ISYY's Association training days
Tue 4.3. - Sun 9.3. Trip to Saariselkä (TimeTravels, JEIS)
Fri 15.3. ISYY's 15th Annual Celebration in Kuopio
Wed 23.4. - Tue 29.4. Trip to Lofoten (TimeTravels, JEIS)
Tue 29.4. Savo-Karjala Excursion Joensuu
Wed 30.4. ISYY's May Day Celebrations in Joensuu

ISYY's Club Meetings

All club meetings are held weekly in ISYY's meeting room in Haltia-building, 2nd floor (Yliopistokatu 7) except the listed General Meeting of JEIS (AU206). More information and a full list of ISYY's clubs in Joensuu can be found at isyy.fi/en.

Magic The Gathering Guild meeting Mon 3pm - 8pm
LUOMIO! Literary Arts club Tue 6 pm - 8 pm
JOOJAKU meeting Wed 4 pm - 8 pm
Joensuu's Exchange and International Students General meeting (AU206) Wed 4:30 pm - 7 pm
Joensuu Board Gamers meeting Thu 5 pm - 8 pm
ISYY Chess Club meeting Fri 4 pm - 8 pm

Joensuu's main Library hosts weekly Language Cafés!

Joensuu's main library (Koskikatu 25) hosts free of charge weekly language cafés in their second floor for learning Finnish language. These are organized every Tuesday beginning at 5:30pm. There's no registration needed to join!

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The Joensuu Chamber Orchestra - Join Us!

The Joensuu Chamber Orchestra is looking for new musicians! Join the orchestra's activities and joint practices. You can find more information about practice times and locations on our website. Come and share the joy of music with us!

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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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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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