All Saint's Day change of schedule

Friday 1.11.

• Snellmania gym, mirror hall and tatami close at 4 pm
• Studentia sports hall is open from 7 am to 7 pm
• Studentia's gym is open from 7 am to 9 pm, doors will be clocked at 8.30 pm
• Luola's gym is open from 8 am to 10 pm (info is open from 8 am to 9 pm)

Saturday 2.11.

• Snellmania gym, mirror hall and tatami are closed
• There are no instructed group classes on Saturday
• Studentia's sports hall is in tournament use, Studentia's gym is open from 8 am to 8 pm. Main door will be locked at 7 pm.
• Luola's gym is open from 9 am to 9 pm (info open from 9 am to 8 pm)

Sunday 3.11.

• Studentia's sports hall is in tournament use, Studentia's gym is open from 8 am to 8 pm. Main door will be locked at 7pm
• Luola's gym is open from 9 am to 9 pm (info open from 9 am to 8 pm)

SYKETTÄ Kuopio 10-year anniversary Badminton tournament is organised on Saturday 23 November in the Studentia sports hall

The games will start at 9 am at the earliest. The exact game timetable will be announced to the participants before 20 November.

The tournament participation fee is 5 € per person/serie. Payment information will be sent to participants after registration is complete.

There are five series in the tournament (min. 4 and max. 16 participants/series):

• Women's singles and double
• Men singles and double
• Mixed doubles

Registration ends on 14th of November 2024.

The event is alcohol-free and the event follows the safer space guidelines. You don't need to have the SYKETTÄ sticker but you have to be a student or staff member of Savonia or UEF or Uniarts Kuopio campuses.

The tournament is organized in cooperation with Savon Sulka ry.

More tips and information

• Instagram: @syketta_kpo
• Facebook: SYKETTÄ – Kuopion korkeakoululiikunta
• TikTok: syketta_kuopio
• Website: SYKETTÄ

Telephone consultation from study psychologists in November and December

It is possible to consult 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 study right number in the text message. You can also directly call the study psychologists during the following consultation hours:

• Tuesday 19th Nov 1 pm – 4 pm, Study Psychologist Katri Ruth, tel. +358403552044
• Tuesday 26th Nov 1 pm – 4 pm, Study Psychologist Mari Tirronen, tel.+358505691806
• Tuesday 3rd Dec 1 pm – 4 pm, Study Psychologist Emilia Ranta, tel. +358503386415

UEF library

All Saints' Day opening hours

Joensuu and Kuopio Campus Libraries are open on Friday 1st November 2024 8am–1pm, customer service 10am–1pm. On Saturday 2nd November 2024 the libraries are closed. 

The 24/7 self-study facilities of Campus Libraries are open despite these exceptions.
 

The library is invoicing overdue and reservation fees in the beginning of November

We are invoicing unpaid overdue and reservation fees in the beginning of November. We send the bills by e-mail. You can avoid the invoicing by paying your fees before that. Web payment on UEF Primo is a quick and easy way to pay the fees online. It is possible if the amount of fees is at least one euro. You can also pay the fees at the Joensuu and Kuopio campus libraries’ customer service with a payment card. Payment is not possible in the KUH Medical Library because there is no cash service.

If necessary, you can ask about your payments by sending an email to library@uef.fi.

Kickoff Meeting for International Talents in Kuopio!

Have you ever wanted to be part of something that utilizes your talents and skills?

Join us this Friday, November 1, from 14:00 - 16:00 for an exciting first gathering of international talents right here in Kuopio! Let's connect, strategize, and explore how we can turn our skills into opportunities that make a difference.

Location: Main Lobby, Snellmania Building, University of Eastern Finland

What’s Happening? We’ll be discussing ideas and concepts, possible opportunities of works and collaborations, and ways to overcome employment challenges in Kuopio. We will also hear from:

• Henni Kuikka, a business coordinator and Mari Korhonen, a guiding and counselling specialist from the International House Kuopio, Employment Services Kuopio
• Tarja Kekälaine, a mentor and a coach from Tarja Talks
• Marko Pietilä, International Affairs Expert and a representative of Talent Hub Eastern Finland in the North Savo
• Xyeanne Million, a president of North Savo Entrepreneurship Society…and maybe a few more!

Let’s Shape Our Future Together! Bring your ideas, your passion, and a friend who’s ready to be part of something big that we are building together.

Register now: Registration form

Don't miss out—see you there!

For any inquiries, kindly contact the facilitator using the contact information below:
Ezekiel Kuhoga, ezekiel_kuhoga@outlook.com, +358 41 75 78 763

Rangat -art exhibition until 10.11.

The exhibition by Jussi Nykänen comprises a series of sculptures and ink drawings made from found and recycled materials. You can see it in Gallery Ars Libera (Maaherrankatu 3). Free admission.

Event calendar

• Tue 29.10. at 15:00 Coffee & Friends at Lukema
• Tue 29.10. at 15-17 ISAS (chess club) at Studentia's chapel
• Tue 29.10. at 17:00 Neulamäki Library Language Café (Juontotie 6), more info
• Thu 31.10. at 17:30 Hyvät Kuvat movie Opettajainhuone at Kino Kuvakukko (Vuorikatu 27)
• Tue 5.11. at 15:00 Coffee & Friends at Lukema
• Thu 7.11. at 17:30 Hyvät Kuvat movie Poor things at Kino Kuvakukko (Vuorikatu 27)
• Thu 14.11. at 17:00 Puijonlaakso Library Language Café (Mailatie 2), more info

ISYY Clubs' meetings at Lukema (Studentia, C door)

• Fri 1.11. starting at 17:00 Lautapelikerho Kärmes (board game club)
• Sun 3.11. at 13-15 UEF Student Bible Club
• Fri 8.11. starting at 17:00 Lautapelikerho Kärmes (board game club)
• Sun 10.11. at 13-15 UEF Student Bible Club

The competition has a total prize money of 20 000 € for the best teams! Additionally teams will get sparring from experts of Neurocenter Finland.

When & Where? 8–9.11.2024, Microkatu 1, Kuopio (Campus heart)

Program and registrations here. Read the highlights from last year here.

Questions? Reach out:

• matti.laitinen@savonia.fi, +358 44 7856333
• antti.kotimaa@savonia.fi, +358447856449

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/link for more information. 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.