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ISYY's newsletter: Weekly Feed Joensuu Week 12/2024

Tue Mar 19 13:08:28 2024

ISYY's newsletter: Weekly Feed Joensuu Week 12/2024

19.3.- 25.3.2024

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HAPPY TUESDAY!

Today March 19 Finland celebrates equality and Minna Canth, an influential, trailblazing feminist writer and journalist. You can read more about her influence in Finnish history here.
Tomorrow March 20 is the spring equinox, which means that the length of day and night is nearly equal in all parts of the world. Spring equinox marks the first day of spring, because from this day forward the days start to get longer (and hopefully sunnier as well)!
Saturday March 23 is Earth hour so switch off and give an hour for Earth at 8:30 pm your local time. You can read more about the movement here.

Have a great week!

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

ISYY awarded recognitions at the 14th Annual Celebration

The 14th Annual Celebration of the Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland (ISYY) was held 15 March 2024 in Joensuu. At the Celebration ISYY awarded distinguished Student Union actors according to its Symbol Regulations.

This year ISYY awarded three Medals of Honour, three Golden Medals of Distinction, three Silver Medals of Distinction and six Medals of the Student Union. In addition to the awarded Medals the Student Union also awarded 14 Diplomas of Honour.

Read about all the awarded recognitions by clicking the link below.

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ISYY's Association Days will be held 16.-17.4.

ISYY organises the Association Days on Tuesday and Wednesday 16.-17.4.2024 at Joensuu campus and on Wednesday 17.4.2024 at Kuopio Campus. The event in Joensuu is held in Carelia lobby and in Kuopio in Snellmania lobby. The event takes place on both days from 10 am to 2 pm.

Come and find out what ISYY and associations close to it have to offer. It’s also possible that you’ll find some new activities from Association Days! ISYY Association Days are open for everybody and there’s no entrance fee.

Traditionally associations sells their overall patches at the event, so it is a good idea to take some money with you.

Going to represent your association or club? Click the link below and find the registration links!

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Coffee and Friends Easter today 19.3.

Coffee & Friends meets today on both campuses before going on Easter break!

The café meets on Tuesdays at 4-6pm at Aurora in the AU110 fireplace room in Joensuu.

Program:
19.3. Easter themed afternoon
9.4. Music themed afternoon
16.4. Board games and non-alcoholic beer pong

Coffee & Friends event offers low-threshold hanging out after lectures and the opportunity to meet other students over coffee and a snack. All students of the University of Eastern Finland are welcome to Coffee & Friends. You can come to the café alone or with a friend. In addition, Coffee & Friends has a changing chill program. Participation in the programme is voluntary and you can come for a while or for the whole time. Participation is free of charge and does not require pre-registration.

You can find more information about Coffee & Friends on ISYY's website:

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Application time to ISYY's International Team ends this week!

Do you want to be promoting a more inclusive and international student community? Would you like to be involved in supporting the future opportunities of our international students in the Finnish labour market, as well as improving the internationalisation of our local students at home? Would you like to bring an international view to the ISYY Executive Board’s attention?

Application period ends this week on Sunday 24 March. Click the link below and read more about what the team has to offer for you!

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Join ISYY’s Student Benefit Online Coffee Break

ISYY’s Student Benefit Online Coffee Break will be held remotely on Thursday 21 March starting at 3:15 pm and students from both campuses are welcome to join.

Make your afternoon coffee and join us to catch up about student benefits, interest advocacy or any other interesting topics together with the ISYY Board. The event is open for everyone who is interested.

Spring’s first Student Benefit Online Coffee Break’s theme is catching up, changes in student financial aid and to plan upcoming coffee breaks.

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New ISYY member - grab your free JEIS Welcome Bag from the ISYY office!

ISYY's international club Joensuu's Exchange and International Students (JEIS) gives out Welcome Bags each semester to new ISYY and JEIS members. The Welcome Bags contain free goodies, such as reflectors and discount coupons.

There are still some Welcome Bags left at the ISYY office, so be quick! New ISYY members that have arrived this spring get the bag for free, other students can purchase the bag for 2€.

ESN overalls for sale at the ISYY office

What are these colourful party pants that everyone wears in student parties? Overalls ("haalarit") is a huge tradition in Finland among higher education students. They represent you and your fellow students as a collective, especially since every study field has its own overall color and/or design. If you're in Finland only for one semester and don't have the time to get your own student associations' overalls, you can get blue ESN overalls, also known as the international students' overalls! The ESN overalls are sold at ISYY's office for 35e. Get yours before they run out!

To learn more about the higher education overall tradition in Finland, you can watch this Youtube video.

SYKETTÄ website and mobile app is being improved!

Make an impact and win! Give your feedback and help us in developing SYKETTÄ website and mobile app. The survey is aimed at all students and staff who use SYKETTÄ services. Our goal is to collect customer experiences and improve the overall quality of the service. Among all willing respondents, 2 SYKETTÄ stickers for the academic year 2024-2025 will be drawn (€69/academic year (incl. VAT 10%). Answering the survey does not require participation in the lottery. The survey results are used to develop SYKETTÄ services, which is coordinated by the Design Center Savonia.

Fill the survey from the link below:

	survey

UEF Sustainability Days
19 March - 21 March

Sustainability Days will be held for the first time at both Kuopio and Joensuu campuses in spring 2024. The event provides an opportunity to explore UEF’s sustainability expertise across various disciplines and fields of study.

Sustainability Days are held in Joensuu, March 19-21, 2024.

The event program can be found from the link below:

	program

Meet the Talent Hub Eastern Finland during the Sustainability Days!

Hello international students! Talent Hub Eastern Finland network will help you get to know Finnish working life, build networks, learn the language, and find internships, jobs and business opportunities.

We are present at Sustainability Days – come to chat with us! Further info on the event can be found here.

Also, follow us on LinkedIn!

UEF Equality Day on campuses and online 19 March 2024, 8:30–12:00

The UEF Equality Day will be held on Tuesday, 19 March 2024. The UEF Equality Day event will take place on both campuses and online on 19 March from 8:30 to 12:00. In Kuopio campus, the venue is SN201 hall in Snellmania building. In Joensuu campus, the venue is AU206 hall in Aurora building. You can also follow the event online. Registration for the event by 13 March!

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Telephone consultation from study psychologists in May 2024

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 student number in the text message. You can also directly call the study psychologists during the following consultation hours:

Tuesday 7th May 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Study Psychologist Emilia Ranta, puh.+358 50 3386415
Tuesday 14st May 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Study Psychologist Mari Tirronen, puh. +358505691806
Tuesday 21th May 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Study Psychologist Emilia Ranta, puh. +358 50 3386415

Easter opening hours at the library

Joensuu and Kuopio campus libraries are open on Thursday 28th March between 8 am and 1 pm (customer service from 10 am to 1 pm) and closed from Friday 29th March to Monday 1st April.

The library’s 24/7 self-study facilities are open normally.

Nyyti’s Chat (26.3)

Nyyti’s Chat is a place for sharing thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

This group chat is meant for all students over the age of 18. Chat is anonymous. There will always be Nyyti’s volunteers or employees at the chat with you. Always remember to behave according to the principles for a safer space.

Chats in English on Tuesdays from 6 to 8 pm.

26 March 2024: Studying and stressing

More information about chats on our website.

	nyyti.fi

Floorball league Säbäliiga finals 22.3.2024

Joensuun Liikuntakerho presents -
Floorball league Säbäliiga finals are played at Joensuu Areena Floorball field 4 on Friday 22.3.2024! Welcome to watch and cheer your favorite team starting at 12 noon.

Schedule for the finals:
22.3. at 12:00-13:15 Divari Bronze game
22.3. at 13:15-14:30 Säbäliiga Bronze game
22.3. at 14:30-15:45 Divari finals
22.3. at 15:45-17:00 Säbäliiga finals

Location - Joensuu Areena Floorball field 4

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AEGEE-Joensuu x UEF Sustainability Days - Join our workshop! (20.3)

Are you concerned about climate change? Are you interested in engaging in climate action but don't know where to start? Is the world of advocacy a bit of a mystery to you?

Presenting: AEGEE-Joensuu's youth climate advocacy workshop, organised as part of UEF's Sustainability Days and the EU Teens4Green initiative.

This interactive workshop aims to empower you and equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to begin engaging in climate advocacy, activism, and policy-making and get involved in the green transition in your region. All workshop participants will receive an overall patch!

The workshop will be hosted by Hanna Höijer, a 19-year-old political science student and Finland's youth climate delegate. As a delegate, she represents the voice of her generation in national and international climate-related debate and decision-making, for example at UN climate conferences. She has extensive experience in the field of organisations and working on sustainability themes, including working on the boards of the Youth Agenda2030 and the UN Youth organisations in Finland.

What? Workshop on youth climate advocacy
When? 14.30-16.00, Wed 20 March
Where? AG108
Who? Everyone is welcome - members and non-members of AEGEE-Joensuu, seasoned climate advocates and newcomers alike!

AEGEE-Joensuu Think Drink - Commercialised feminism (25.3)

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 March's Think Drink to discuss commercialised feminism and address questions like: Has feminism become a sales tool? How feminist is the Barbie movie really? Is it possible for consumerism and feminism to co-exist? 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 25.03 @ 20.00

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

Jokicon is back!

Jokicon Spring 2024 is a Board Game Convention at the University of Eastern Finland's Aurora building's A-side (Yliopistokatu 2) from Saturday 6.4. to Sunday 7.4.! The event is organized by ISYY's Board Game Club: Joensuu Board Gamers.

Come play familiar board games with us or learn some new ones. The whole collection of the board game club Joensuu Board Gamers is at your disposal. You can also bring your own games if you wish. The event is non-alcoholic.

What? Board game event
Where? Aurora-building A-door (near Carelia-building)
When? Saturday April 6th, 2024, 11:00-21:45 and Sunday April 7th, 2024, 10:00-19:00
Entry fee 3 € / 1 day, 5 € / 2 days

More information on Facebook:

	facebook event

Työtä! -karnevaalit -
Job! -carnival (26.3)

Ready to take your career and education to new heights? Come to Job!-carnival!

Job!-carnival is a recruitment event where you can meet employers, connect and talk about job/education opportunities and find a job for yourself! This years event will take its place on hottest time of summer job recruitings.

Whether you’re looking for a new job, internship, subject for thesis, apprenticeship contract, education or thinking about career change, Job!-carnival will give you a great opportunity!

What: Työtä!-karnevaalit (Job!-carnival)
Date: March 26 2024
Time: From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Place: Itäranta 1, 80100 Joensuu

Event is free for everyone - welcome!

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KAVI movie screenings in spring

The National Audiovisual Institute KAVI and Pohjois-Karjalan Elokuvayhdistys offer screenings of classic films in Tapio movie theater Mondays at 4:30pm. Tickets 7€ for each film. You can purchase tickets from the Savon Kinot website or from the movie theater (Kauppakatu 27).

Upcoming films this spring include e.g. Dune, Mo' Better Blues, Terminator, Kill Bill Volume 2, The Adventures of Robin Hood and Things to Come.

See the full schedule and more information from the Facebook event:

	facebook event

Upcoming events in the spring semester:

19.3. Coffee & Friends - Easter themed afternoon
6.4.-7.4. Jokicon
9.4. Coffee & Friends - Music themed afternoon
16.4. Coffee & Friends - Board games and non-alcoholic beer pong
16.-17.4. ISYY's Association Days

ISYY's Club Meetings

All meetings are held in ISYY's meeting room in Haltia-building, 2nd floor (Yliopistokatu 7)

Mondays MtG Guild meeting 3 pm - 8 pm (15.1. - 25.3. & 8.4. - 13.5.)
Tuesdays Joensuu's Exchange and International Students (JEIS) meeting 4pm - 6pm
Tuesdays Literary arts club LUOMIO! meeting 6 pm - 8 pm (16.1. - 28.5.)
Wednesdays JOOJAKU meeting from 4pm to 8pm (17.1. - 24.4. & 8.5. - 22.5. )
Thursdays Joensuu Board Gamers meeting 3 pm - 8 pm (11.1. - 30.5.)
Fridays ISYY Chess Club meeting 4 pm - 8 pm (19.1. - 22.3. & 5.4. - 31.5.)

International student - do you want to help the city of Joensuu to develop their services for immigrants?

Regional Council of North Karelia invites you to take part in this wellbeing survey to immigrants in Joensuu. This is a pilot survey for all immigrants living in Joensuu and it aims to help municipalities develop their immigrant integration services through better data and knowledge.

This survey is done as a part of Horizon Europe project "RUSTIK" at the Regional Council of North Karelia, together with University of Eastern Finland. International House Joensuu and North Karelian Center for Economic Development, Transport and Enviroment have also participated in this work.

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Information about Weekly Feed

This is an issue of Weekly Feed at Joensuu campus. 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 Joensuu 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 and privacy protection on ISYY's website.

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ISYY's newsletter: Weekly Feed Joensuu Week 12/2024

ISYY's newsletter: Weekly Feed Joensuu Week 12/2024

HAPPY TUESDAY!

ISYY awarded recognitions at the 14th Annual Celebration

ISYY's Association Days will be held 16.-17.4.

Coffee and Friends Easter today 19.3.

Application time to ISYY's International Team ends this week!

Join ISYY’s Student Benefit Online Coffee Break

New ISYY member - grab your free JEIS Welcome Bag from the ISYY office!

ESN overalls for sale at the ISYY office

SYKETTÄ website and mobile app is being improved!

UEF Sustainability Days 19 March - 21 March

Meet the Talent Hub Eastern Finland during the Sustainability Days!

UEF Equality Day on campuses and online 19 March 2024, 8:30–12:00

Telephone consultation from study psychologists in May 2024

Easter opening hours at the library

Nyyti’s Chat (26.3)

Floorball league Säbäliiga finals 22.3.2024

AEGEE-Joensuu x UEF Sustainability Days - Join our workshop! (20.3)

AEGEE-Joensuu Think Drink - Commercialised feminism (25.3)

Jokicon is back!

Työtä! -karnevaalit - Job! -carnival (26.3)

KAVI movie screenings in spring

Upcoming events in the spring semester:

ISYY's Club Meetings

International student - do you want to help the city of Joensuu to develop their services for immigrants?

Information about Weekly Feed

Advertise your event in ISYY's newsletter Weekly Feed

UEF Sustainability Days
19 March - 21 March

Työtä! -karnevaalit -
Job! -carnival (26.3)