17.02.2026

Going to Annual Celebration? Get yourself the Student Union Ribbon!

Are you planning to attend the Annual Celebration of ISYY or for example a Student Association? As a member of ISYY you are entitled to wear our Student Union Ribbon. There is still plenty of time to purchase yours before ISYY’s Annual Celebration in Joensuu. Please notice the effects of the winter holiday on our office opening hours. 

The Student Union Ribbon is sold from ISYY office’s to our members. Price: 4€/meter.

The Student Union Ribbon is a symbol of our Student Union that is worn in academic celebrations. Wearing the ribbon is not mandatory, but it is an easy way to let other guests know that you are a member of ISYY. It is worn either over the right shoulder to the hip or in the left bodice, folded and sewed as shown in the picture below. 

The Student Union Ribbon is not allowed to wear together with ISYY’s Medal of Honor, Medals of Distinction or Medal of the Executive Board, or with the Ribbon of Honour or Ribbon of the Executive Board. Wearing the Student Union Ribbon the clothing must be suitable considering the celebration and the honor to wear the Ribbon. It is not appropriate that the Ribbon is worn in touch with the bare skin. 

Colours of the Student Union Ribbon are yellow, black and red. Other ribbons of our Student Union are the Ribbon of Honour and the Ribbon of the Executive Board. 

See here illustrated instructions on how to fold the Student Union Rosette (PDF). Written instructions are also provided below. 

Instructions on how to fold the Student Union Rosette:

You will need 50 cm of ribbon to make a rosette. It is also a good idea to have a ruler or measuring tape, scissors, a needle and thread, and a safety pin to attach the ribbon to your outfit.

1. Place the ribbon shiny side down and measure and fold the ribbon 3 cm so that the shiny side is on top.
2. Measure 6 cm from the first fold and make another fold. The end of the ribbon will remain inside the rosette. This part will form the top of the rosette.
3. Make the next fold so that 1,5 cm of the lower part of the rosette remains visible under the top part. 
4. Repeat on the opposite side. The lower part of the rosette should be 9 cm long.
5. After the last folds, fold the end of the ribbon 90 degrees up so that the shiny side of the ribbon remains visible.
6. Wrap the ribbon around both layers of the rosette. This will hold the layers of the rosette in place.
7. If there is ribbon left over, you can wrap it around the folded rosette several times or cut off the excess ribbon. Make sure that the end of the ribbon remains on the back of the rosette. Sew the end of the ribbon in place with a few stitches.
8. Thread or sew a few stitches with a safety pin behind the rosette so that it can be easily attached to the party dress.

NB! The Ribbon of Honour is not allowed to wear folded.

The Symbol Regulations (PDF) of ISYY specify the awarding and use of the medals, ribbons, flag, and other symbols and recognitions of the Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland