HAPPY TUESDAY!

Meeting new people is a great way to start the semester - you can start for example by joining JEIS Get to Know Each Other Party tomorrow in Bepop! Another great way to make new acquaintances in your field of study is to find our your own Student Association. You can find more information about both in this newsletter. 

If you are a new student and unsure about how to join ISYY, order your student card or anything else related to your life and studies in Finland, please contact the ISYY team. We are here to help!

Enjoy your week!

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

Finnish Presidental Elections 28 January

The actual Election Day of the Finnish Presidential Elections is Sunday 28 January. To have a right to vote, you must be a citizen of Finland, who has reached the age of 18. Advance Polling stations are open today Tusday 23 January for the last day and the last chance to vote is on Sunday 28 January. Please note, that on Sunday you must vote in the polling station named for you in the letter sent by the Finnish Digital and Popilation Data Service Agency (DVV). 

Polling Station in Carelia is open today 23 January until 6 pm.

You can see the opening hours of each polling station and also check the polling station named for you for Sunday from the Polling Station Service by typing your home address to the search field. 

Free trial period has ended - don’t forget to purchase a SYKETTÄ sticker!

All users must have a valid SYKETTÄ sticker from 22.1. 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.

The sticker can also be purchased from ISYY and POKA offices where you can pick up physical sports sticker attached to a student card, staff 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!

New SYKETTÄ Joensuu staff: Helinä

Hi! My name is Helinä and I am substituting Riikka as a sports coordinator. I also instruct group fitness classes at SYKETTÄ. I am happy to help if you have any questions. You can find my contact details from our website.

See you around!

New SYKETTÄ Joensuu staff: Matias

Hi! My name is Matias  I am a third-year physiotherapy student and I started a two-month internship at SYKETTÄ! In addition to teaching shuffle dance on Mondays, I am involved in various projects at SYKETTÄ and I can be contacted regarding gym matters.

If you are interested in starting gym training for the first time or after a long break, but you are confused by the equipment, techniques or putting together a gym program, you can contact me and book a personal gym coaching appointment.

The instructions take place at SYKETTÄ's own gym Portti54. The guidance is free of charge and does not require a SYKETTÄ sticker.

You can register by sending an email to matias.hakkinen@isyy.fi

Student Tutors Needed for Next Autumn Semester!

Would You Like to Be a Student Tutor?

If you study in a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree programme at UEF and you are interested in
helping the new students, 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 will be 23 Jan – 4 Feb 2024.

Email: kirsi.konttinen@uef.fi

UEF International Week 
22.1-25.1

International Week is here!

International Mobility Services are organizing International Week on both campuses during 22-25 January 2024. There will be info sessions on student exchange and info desks on both campuses. Please see Kamu for more information!

YUFE Day 25.1

Date and time: Thu 25 January 11‒13  
Venues: Metria, M109 (Joensuu) and online (Teams). 
 
As a part of the UEF International Week’s programme we are inviting students and staff interested in YUFE studies and activities to UEF’s very own YUFE Day. Meet some current YUFE Team members and YUFE students and get up to date answers to your questions regarding 

• Exchange and Minor opportunities
• Student Journey programme 
• Online language courses and Language Cafés 
• Volunteering and YUFE Stars 
• Challenge Teams, entrepreneurial training etc.  
• Adding courses to YUFE Catalog (teachers) 
• Staff training and mobilities (staff members) 
• etc. 

Welcome - coffee, tea, and small snacks available! Further information via yufe@uef.fi. 

Sewing night of overall patches (24.1)

No thread or needles at home? Are you a freshman still struggling with your sewing skills? No worries, with Centre Students you can now properly prepare your overalls for spring. In addition to needle and thread we promise: casual company, some snacks and maybe a few overall badges.

WHAT: Sewing of overall badges
WHERE: Centre Party North Carelia district office, Siltakatu 22, 80100 Joensuu
WHEN: Wednesday 24th January at 7:30 PM
WHY: To make overalls ready for future events
WHAT TO BRING: Overalls, badges

Open board positions

• 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 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.
• 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

How can I apply? 

The elected board will be active for the spring semester 2024. 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 esnjoensuu@esnfinland.eu.

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

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

AEGEE-Joensuu's Local Agora (aka General Meeting) will take place on Thursday 25.01 at 17.00 in AU206 (Aurora building). Come along to learn about our activities - and this is your chance to join our board too!

AEGEE-Joensuu is the only non-partisan political student association at UEF. If you're interested in advocacy, cultural exchange, or strengthening your CV, join us!

We are looking for:

• President
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Public Relations Officer
• (Ordinary Board Member)

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

AEGEE-Joensuu Think Drink - Reproductive rights, genetic testing, and ethics: where do we draw the line? (29.1)

Our monthly event is back! Every last Monday of the month we meet in Bar Play to discuss a political or social topic. Come along to January's Think Drink to discuss the development of genetic testing and its ethical boundaries when it comes to reproductive rights - no AEGEE membership or registration is necessary!

Please note that we aim to create an open and respectful space for discussion, all participants must respect our principles for a safer space throughout the event.

Where? Barplay (Kauppakatu 23, Joensuu)
When? Mon 29.01 @ 20.00