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

Tue Apr 18 13:51:29 2023

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

18. - 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. SYKETTÄ Sports Services in Kuopio are also gathering feedback with Padlet till 30 April so if you used the SYKETTÄ services this semester, please give some feedback or wishes for the future!

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 in Kuopio!

Have a nice week!

Kind regards,
Elina
kv.kuopio(at)isyy.fi

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.

In Kuopio the traditions include the Cleaning of the Tooth organised by Dentina ry, the Rite of the Scholastic Passage that will be performed on campus and later the Pool Event at the Kuopio Market Square. At the Market Square we'll wash and cap the Velj'mies statue, nominate the Siskotyttö and the Velj'mies of the year, immerse the professor at the pool of Velj'mies statue and we'll hear the Vappu speeches of the Student Union and Student Associations. Read more from the ISYY website.

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Check out the Vappu Events in the campus city!

The highlight of the whole academic year, Vappu (May Day), will bring life to Kuopio by introducing a variety of events organised by ISYY and student associations.

Traditionally, the students’ Vappu celebrations begin as early as in the middle of April and will culminate in the Rite of Scholastic Passage and Pool Event at the Kuopio Market Square organised by ISYY.

ISYY has created a list of Student Vappu events for both campus cities. Check out the event list of Kuopio 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 this form that can be found from the ISYY website and we'll add it in. See you at the events!

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?

In Finland there is a tradition to wear the Student Cap during the Vappu (May Day) Celebrations, more specific 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 have 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!

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. We'll collect the feedback and send it forward. The feedback is given anonymously.

You can give us feedback by filling in the electronic form by 23 April.

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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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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 April 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

Students' Mental Health Day 19.4.

Students' Mental Health Day is organized on 19.4. This year the theme of the day is moderation.

During the day there is a meditation session from 12 noon to 1 pm at Studentia's Chapel. Meditation is a good way to pause in the busyness of everyday life and re-energise for the rest of the day. You do not need previous experience of meditation to take part. All you need is to come and just let yourself be. After the meditation session, you can stay and enjoy a cup of tea.

Registrate for the event by 18th of April.

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Movie night Amsterdam (2022) 20.4.

ISYY's BRIDGES project and Hyvät Kuvat Club are organising a movie night together on Thursday 20th of April at 5.30 pm in Kino Kuvakukko (Vuorikatu 27, Kuopio). In the movie night we watch the film Amsterdam (2022). Directed and written by David O. Russell (The Figther, Silver Linings Playbook, Joy), the latest film features a cast full of big names and centres on three friends who end up in the middle of a great conspiracy.

Participation this event is free, whether you have a club's season ticket or not. There is no pre-registration for this event. The film has a running time of 2 h 14 min. You are warmly welcome!

Upcoming themes in Coffee & Friends

During the spring, the “Coffee & Friends” is organised every Tuesday 4 pm-6 pm 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
26.4. May Day and Spring Festival, in Kuopio sewing overall badges

You can also attend without participating in program. Welcome!

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BRIDGES breakfasts 3.-5. May

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 organised on week 18 3.-5.5. in Snellmania restaurant. 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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Kuopio SYKETTÄ News

Running School starts on 25th of April at Kuopio campus!

Running school includes a lecture and 4 x 90 min training.
The lecture is about the basics of endurance training and planning your own training program. After lecture you will be informed about the places for trainings.
Instructor: Rauhalahti Road Runners / Antti Jylhä
The price is 30 €/person. Payment details from the instructor. Participation in the course requires a valid SYKETTÄ sticker.
Enroll via this link

Give us feedback about Spring 2023!

What was the best thing about SYKETTÄ Kuopio services this Spring and what would make our services even better for Autumn 2023? Answer by 30 April in the Padlet here!

Course: Clean & Jerk workshop on Friday 21.4.

SYKETTÄ Kuopio and Kunnonsali organise a Clean & Jerk workshop on Friday 21.4. from 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm (1,5h) at Kunnonsali, Ajurinkatu 16!

Instructor: Eemeli Sissonen from Kunnonsali.
Enroll via the sports calendar here. Max number of participants is 14 - remember to cancel your participation before 19.4.
Workshop fee is 8 €. You will get payment information by email after enrolling.

Nutrition counseling online in April

SYKETTÄ Nutrition Services offers nutrition counseling every Wednesday at 5:30 pm and 6:00 pm. If you have anything food and nutrition related you would like to discuss with a specialist and you have a valid sports sticker, you can book a 30 minute appointment through the SYKETTÄ sports calendar to come and discuss with our SYKETTÄ nutrition specialist.

Free-of-charge counselling to gym for UEF students and free physical activity counselling

Have you thought about starting to train in a gym but don’t know where to start? You can book a free-of-charge counselling to gym, instructed by our SYKETTÄ trainers. With a trainer you go together to the gym to learn how to use the equipment and how to train at the gym. It is also a great opportunity to ask for tips for training! Book Get to know about gym -counselling via this form (you need to log in to the SYKETTÄ website in order to access the form). Read more about this service here.

Physical activity counselling consists of a maximum of five meetings with a physical activity counsellor. The content of the meetings is planned according to the client's wishes and objectives. The aim of the counselling is to help the client to find a way of moving that they like and to increase their well-being in everyday life. The service is intended for students of UEF and does not require a SYKETTÄ sticker.

Contact physical activity counsellor Saija: 044 7856832 or saija.pohjanvirta@edu.savonia.fi
Read more about this service here
Data protection records can be read here

Let's start the First of May by playing a Night Floorball tournament on Monday 24.4.

Night floorball tournament is organised at Studentia on 24th of April. You don't need to have the SYKETTÄ sticker in order to participate. The games start at 9 pm. There are two different kind of series: Serious business and Chill. And if you don't have a team you can enroll yourself to the mixed team.

Games will be played at the chill serious on the field small goals without goalkeeper and at the serious business on the field bigger goals with the goalkeeper. Playing time is 2 x 10 min. The last game ends before 3 am. There is room for max. 8 teams/series.

There are snacks and drinks to participants, but note that event is non-alcohol. Three best teams from both series are rewarwed. The grand prize is 100 € gift card to S-group, 2nd prize 50 € gift card to S-group and 3rd prize is picnic food for the First of May (valued of 25 €).

Read more and enroll your team before 20th of April via the link below.

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More tips and information on

Instagram: @syketta_kpo
Facebook-page: SYKETTÄ – Kuopion korkeakoululiikunta
TikTok: syketta_kuopio

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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.

PLEASE NOTE: Joensuu and Kuopio Campuses have separate registration forms for the Graduation Ceremony due to the capacity of the facilities.

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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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Nyyti's chat on 25 April from 6 pm till 8 pm: How to get my motivation back?

Lack of motivation is normal, all students at some points feel the same way. Do you think your studying motivation has faded? You have a ton of unfinished assignments and lack the energy to do it. Do you also tend to do your assignments in the last minutes? Are you trying to come up with ideas about where to get motivation again? Come and share your experience and engage in discussion with other students about their lack of motivation!.

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May Day opening hours of the UEF libraries

Joensuu and Kuopio campus libraries and KUH Medical Library are closed on Monday 1st May. Library's 24/7 self-study facilities are open normally.

Wabu Pirates are landing in Kuopio! Do you dare to board the ship?

It's that time of the year again when scavengers set out to compete in the spirit of May Day all over Kuopio! The interdisciplinary Treasure Hunt starts on April 21 at 00:01 and ends on April 27 at 23:59. This year, Treasure Hunt overalls patch will be given to participants!

Gather your team and join the funniest May Day competition! Prizes will be given to the top 3 teams, as well as the best freshmen team and the most daring ones!

The idea of the Treasure Hunt is that you form a team of 3-5 people and create an Instagram account for yourselves. On April 21 at 00:01, a list of 50 tasks will be published, and task completions will be posted in either picture or video format on your Instagram account. Tasks can be completed until April 27 at 23:59.

The event is free! Registration is done via Kide.app website. Rules and task cover images can be found in the instagram bio of @wabutreasurehunt

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Language Café

Tue April 25th 5 pm – 6.30 pm in NEULAMÄKI LIBRARY (Juontotie 6)

In the Finnish-Language Café we’re playing board games, speaking Finnish and having fun! This time at the beginning of the language café a string duet of the Kuopio Symphony Orchestra will perform: Anfisa Troitskaia, violin and Andrey Efimovskiy, cello.

Neulamäki Library Language Café is an open, relaxed event where you can practice speaking Finnish in a comfortable atmosphere. When you strike up a conversation, it’s easy to get to know new people and cultures. Of course, you can also participate just by listening! Coffee and tea available! You can take your whole family with you if you like.

The event is free of charge. No registration needed.

Spring Concert "Soundtrack Special"

The spring concert will be held on 5.5 at 18:00 in SN100-auditorium, (Snellmania, Yliopistonranta 1, 70210 Kuopio) and it carries the name “Soundtrack Special”, meaning that it will consist of music from games and movies! The show will take you from one atmosphere to another and offer a wide variety of different pieces

The tickets:

in advance via Kide.app (8 € students, children & pensioners and 13 € others)
at the door before the concert: 9/14€ (you can pay by card or with cash).

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The shortest way to work - Pondi

Pondi is a new Savilahti talent pond implemented by KPY and Osuma Henkilöstöpalvelut, where the growing Savilahti area is at the heart with thousands of students and jobs. Pondi connects talents and jobs easily, interestingly and flexibly.

Talent, get to know the employers in the area extensively before you go after your dream job. Pondi enables employments of different lengths so that you can get to know different employers or work tasks already during your studies. You will get good employer contacts and diverse working life skills even before you are ready to commit to a longer-term employment relationship.

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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.

Enjoy student priced concerts!

Music gives wings to the mind. Come enjoy Kuopio Symphony Orhcestra’s Spring 2023 Season Concerts for a student discount price of ONLY 4 EUROS at the Kuopio Music Centre Concert Hall! Unwind after a stressful day listening to timeless music and get to know our orchestra’s musicians who represent over 10 different nationalities.

4 € student discount tickets for the following concerts:

Thu 20.4. Poetic Rachmaninov
Thu 11.5. Evolving Spring
Sat 27.5. Rite of Spring

More information: The 4€ discount tickets can be purchased at the Kuopio Music Centre Ticket sales only on the day of the concert (open Mon-Fri 3-5 pm or until the beginning of the performance and on weekend 1 hour before the performance, open hours valid for the time being). The discount price is only valid if there are still tickets left. To access the discount price a valid student card chould be presented when purchasing the ticket.

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UEF: 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.

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

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Advertise your event in ISYY's newsletter Weekly Feed

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

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

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 Kuopio 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 (Weekly Feed) and data protection on ISYY's website.

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