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ISYY's newsletter: Weekly Feed Kuopio Week 20/2023

Tue May 16 14:13:53 2023

ISYY's newsletter: Weekly Feed Kuopio Week 20/2023

16. - 22.5.2023

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HAPPY TUESDAY!

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 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 Kuopio, Kontti locates in Kauppapaikka Herman, Leväsentie 2.

Have a nice week!

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

Exceptions in ISYY office opening hours

Please notice that ISYY offices are open this week only from Monday to Wednesday because of the Ascension Day 18th May, that is a national holiday in Finland.

The last day we're open during the spring semester is Thursday 15th June and ISYY offices will be back at your service after summer holidays on Tuesday 1st August.

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

This spring, people all over Finland will collect one million bags of trash. For two months, regions and cities, some organisations 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 challenges all students in Kuopio and Joensuu to join our staff and board members to collect trash, so that we can help to reach the goal of collecting one million garbage bags. We will collect trash on 24th May from 10 am to 11 am in campus area and its surroundings. ISYY is giving everyone bags and gloves. Please arrive to Lukema 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 of 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 freshmans. 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. 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.

Decisions of the Representative Council Meeting

The Representative Council of the Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland (ISYY) held its third meeting of the year on Thursday 11th May.

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

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ISYY Equipment Loan Service

Did you know that ISYY has a miscellaneous selection of different equipment to loan for sports and hobby activities? Whether you are going to play badminton, or Finnish yard game Mölkky with you friends, we have the equipment for you.

ISYY’s Equipment Loan Service has gotten new terms of use to make loaning even easier for you. Come to the ISYY office, explore our assortment, and maybe try something completely new. The choice is yours!

What? A large selection of equipment for sports and hobby activities. We have e.g. snowshoes, badminton rackets and discs for frisbee golf. The complete list of available equipment and board games can be found on our website.

Who can loan? All ISYY members, SYKETTÄ users with valid stickers, and in Joensuu members of ESN Joensuu.

Price? Borrowing is free!

How long can I keep the equipment? The loan time is one (1) week. Return the equipment to the ISYY office.

How can I borrow? Come to the ISYY Joensuu or Kuopio office, choose the equipment you want to borrow, and fill in the electronic loan form by reading the QR code at the customer service desk.

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Remember to return your survival package by Friday 9 June

If you rented a Survival Package, remember to return it to the ISYY office after the rental period has ended. You need to return your Survival Package on Friday 9 June at the latest or bring it to to the office any day before the deadline within our opening hours. The customer service desk is closed on 9 June, but you can return the package to the office on that Friday between 9 am and 1 pm. Please note that we cannot extend the deadline!

When you return the package make sure that

all items listed in the yellow 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.

Interest Advocacy at Your Service

How and when can you apply for the financial aid for students for summer months? What do you need to take into account when taking financial aid during summer? ISYY's Specialist for Interest Advocacy tells you!

Interest Advocacy at Your Service is a post series, where ISYY's Specialists for Interest Advocacy are writing about Student Advocacy and giving you tips about themes that you might ancounter during your studies. Purpose of the post series is to help students to better understand their rights and responsibilities and also to remind them about ISYY's Interest Advocacy Services.

If you are able to do studies that lead to your degree, you can apply for financial aid also for the summer months, meaning June, July, August. The application must be done no later than during the month for which you want to apply the aid. ela will monitor the progress of your studies in October and after that you’ll receive a request to report your studies, if you don’t have enough credit points.

Remember, that you can always ask for help from the Student Union, if you face any challenges in your student life and you don't know what to do.

Read the whole text from ISYY website.

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Greetings from coordinator

Hello! In the previous Weekly Feed, I told you that this newsletter will include a link to a survey asking for feedback on the actions of the BRIDGES project and ISYY's wellbeing and communality work in general. We will raffle six 50 € gift cards to S-Group among those who respond to the survey and leave their contact details, so it's really worth giving feedback! More information can be found below.

I wish you a wonderful North Karelia's Pride week!

- Riina

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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Join in the Hobby Buddy service

Would you like a new friend for a recreational activity? ISYY's Hobby Buddy service is for all UEF students who want to make new friends through common hobbies and interests. At the moment we are looking for friends in Kuopio for these hobbies, among others: band activities, escape room games, talking and language exchange.

Read more about the service via the link below, and fill in the application form today!

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	Kuopio SYKETTÄ News

Instructed group classes in summer 15.5.–15.6. and 15.–28.8.

During the summer we will enjoy the sun and fresh air – the summer classes take place inside and outside Studentia and on the slopes of Puijo. You can join the summer classes with one of the following stickers:

Ball Sports 2022-2023
Ball Sports 2023-2024 (Now on sale. Buy your sticker here)
Ball Sports spring 2023
Group Class 2022-2023
Group Class 2023-2024 (Now on sale. Buy your sticker here)
Group class spring 2023

Instructed summer classes between 15.5.–15.6.:

Monday
16.15–17.10 Kettlebell at Studentia
17.00–17.55 Ballet for adults (NOTE: the class is held only twice: 15.5. and 22.5.), KRV centre

Tuesday
16.15–17.10 Yoga flow at Studentia
17.00–18.00 Puijo workout, meeting at the bottom of Puijo’s stairs

Wednesday
17.00–17.55 ATB at Studentia
18.05–19.00 Strengthen and stretch at Studentia

Thursday
16.15–17.10 Summer vibes, Studentia

Studentia sports hall and gym timetable changes 1.6.-18.8.2023

Gyms

Studentia
- open as usual in May
- 1.-22.6. open Mon - Fri 7 am - 9 pm (the main door will close at 8 pm)
- 26.6.-13.8. open 10 am - 6 pm (the main door will close at 5 pm)
Snellmania
- 1.6.-27.8.2023 open Mon - Tue and Thu - Fri 8 am - 4 pm, Wed 8 am - 6 pm

Ball sport shifts

Studentia sports hall timetable 1.-16.6.2023
- open for SYKETTÄ users Mon - Fri between 7 am and 2 pm
- Monday 4 pm - 5 pm/Futsal, whole sports hall
- Tuesdays 5 pm - 6 pm/volleyball in field 1, floorball in field 2 and basketball in field 3
- Thursdays 4 pm - 6 pm badminton (7 fields)
Studentia’s sports hall is closed from June 19th till August 18th due to repairing of the lighting

You can now buy the SYKETTÄ Kuopio sticker for academic year 2023-2024!

The stickers are immediately valid until 31 August 2024. Buy your sticker now, and the price of the whole year is just 4.3 e/month!

Ball sports 2023-2024 36 € (inc. vat 10%)
Group class 2023-2024 69 € (inc. vat 10%)

The easiest way to buy the sticker is from the SYKETTÄ Kuopio online shop.

Course: Basics of Golf

At Tarinagolf (Tarinagolfintie 19, Siilinjärvi)
Mon 29.5., 5.30 pm- 9.00 pm: pitch, chip, put and range training
Tue 30.5., 5.00 pm - 9.00 pm: playing Golf and diplomas
Price 99 €/person
Enroll before 21.5.2023
No need to bring your own equipment.

Have you already enrolled in Kilometrikisa?

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. Kilometrikisa is held between 1.5.–30.9.2023.

In Kilometrikisa every team member will record their cycling kilometers on the website and the team with the highest number of kilometers will win. Also prizes are raffled between all the participants. All students and staff members of UEF and Savonia University of Applied Sciences are welcome to join the SYKETTÄ Kuopio, Iisalmi, Varkaus team!

More tips and information on

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

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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.

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Have you already taken the FSHS survey?

The National Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences SAMOK and the National Union of University Students in Finland SYL are conducting a survey on students' experiences and perceptions of the Finnish Student Health Service and its future.

After taking the survey, you can participate for a chance to win a gift card to Lidl.

After taking the survey, you can participate in a raffle for a chance to win a gift card to Lidl. The survey is open until Sunday 21st May.

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Ascension Day opening hours of UEF libraries

Joensuu and Kuopio campus libraries are open on Wednesday 17th May 8am–3pm (Customer service 10am–3pm).

Joensuu and Kuopio campus libraries and KUH Medical Library are closed on Thursday 18th May.

Library's 24/7 self-study facilities are open normally.

International Museum Day on 18 May

We will celebrate an International Museum Day on Thursday 18.5. This year it coincides with Ascension Day, so it's the perfect day to visit a museum! To celebrate the day, Finnish Orthodox Church Museum RIISA (Karjalankatu 1) is offering free admission to all exhibitions on 18 May 2023. The museum will be open from 12 to 16. Welcome!

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Speak Easy Finnish every Friday by Kompassi

Warmly welcome to Kompassi (Kauppakatu 40-42) to speak EASY FINNISH ON FRIDAYS from 2 pm to 3.30 pm.

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Board Game Club Kärmes

Welcome to play on Tuesday 23 May starting at 17.00! Location is Studentia-building (C-door), ISYY office.

The next game nights:

Tue 23.5.
Thu 1.6.

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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:

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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	Kuopio campus restaurants opening hours in spring and summer season

Snellmania

Open 2.5.-30.6.2023 Mon-Fri 08.00–14.15
- Lunch 2.5.-2.6.2023 Mon-Fri 10.30–14.00
- Lunch 2.6.-30.6.2023 Mon-Fri 10.30–13.30
Market 24/7 open
Closed on Saturdays 29.4.-3.9.2023
Closed 1.5.2023, 18.-21.5.2023, 23.6. - 25.6.2023 and 1.7.- 6.8.2023

Cafe Hav a Java Snellari

Closed 29.4.-29.8.2023

Canthia

Open 2.-14.5.2023 Mon-Fri 7.45–14.00
- Lunch Mon-Thu 10.30–14.00, Fri 10.30–13.30
Open 15.5.-21.6.2023 Mon-Fri 7.45–14.30
- Lunch Mon-Thu 10.30–13.30, Fri 10.30–13.00
Closed 22.6.-13.8.2023

Wicked Rabbit

Closed 1.5.-27.8.2023

Cafe Hav a Java Canthia

Closed 1.5.- 20.8.2023

Mediteknia

Closed 1.5.- 27.8.2023

Tietoteknia

Open 2.5.-25.6.2023 Mon-Fri 9.00–14.00
- Lunch Mon-Fri 10.30–14.00
Open 26.6.-6.8.2023 Mon-Fri 10.00–14.00
- Lunch Mon-Fri 10.30–14.00

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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.

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ISYY's newsletter: Weekly Feed Kuopio Week 20/2023

ISYY's newsletter: Weekly Feed Kuopio Week 20/2023

HAPPY TUESDAY!

Exceptions in ISYY office opening hours

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

Hey freshman of 2022, collect an overall badge!

Decisions of the Representative Council Meeting

ISYY Equipment Loan Service

Remember to return your survival package by Friday 9 June

Interest Advocacy at Your Service

Greetings from coordinator

Answer the "ISYY's wellbeing and communality work in the future" questionnaire

Join in the Hobby Buddy service

Kuopio SYKETTÄ News

Instructed group classes in summer 15.5.–15.6. and 15.–28.8.

Studentia sports hall and gym timetable changes 1.6.-18.8.2023

You can now buy the SYKETTÄ Kuopio sticker for academic year 2023-2024!

Course: Basics of Golf

Have you already enrolled in Kilometrikisa?

More tips and information on

Calls for Application for Outgoing Student Exchange have been posted!

Have you already taken the FSHS survey?

Ascension Day opening hours of UEF libraries

International Museum Day on 18 May

Speak Easy Finnish every Friday by Kompassi

Board Game Club Kärmes

The shortest way to work - Pondi

JobTeaser job portal

Jobs in Finland

Opiskelijatöihin.fi

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

Enjoy student priced concerts!

Kuopio campus restaurants opening hours in spring and summer season

Advertise your event in ISYY's newsletter Weekly Feed