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ISYY's newsletter: Weekly Feed Kuopio Week 7/2024

Tue Feb 13 09:41:51 2024

ISYY's newsletter: Weekly Feed Kuopio Week 7/2024
 
 

 

ISYY's newsletter: Weekly Feed Kuopio Week 7/2024

13.2. - 19.2.2024

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HAPPY TUESDAY!

Please note that today our offices are closed due to the Sports Afternoon. If you didn't enroll to any of the activites of this afternoon, you could go to a gym since Snellmania, Studentia and Voimakellari Novapolis gyms have open doors between 12 pm and 4 pm. You could also go for a walk or even clean your apartment since cleaning is considered as 'hyötyliikunta' in Finland (= small acts of everyday life that are meant as exercise).

In Finland, 14 February is not only for celebrating your significant other, but even more for celebrating your friends! Valentine's Day is called Ystävänpäivä in Finnish, which literally translates as 'friends' day'. Tomorrow is the perfect day to hang out with your friends - you can for example go to Snellmania lobby to have your picture taken with your friend between 11 am-1 pm.

Have a nice week and enjoy your Sports Afternoon!

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

 
 
     
 

 
     
 
 

Get your Winterfest tickets now!

On Tuesday 27 February the Winterfest event gathers all university students of Kuopio to the area of Savilahti with a lot of fun activities! The event is organised by SAVOTTA in cooperation with ISYY and almost all Student Associations of the area.

Winterfest begins with ice fishing and snow football at the Savilahti are at 12.00. The group competition is held from 13.00 till 17.00. You can also try out your skills in human curling and snow bowling or enjoy the sauna and hot tub provided by engineering students in case you feel a bit chilly.

 

 
 
 

After that the evening continues in Amarillo and Hospoda Koza. The night ends with the Afterparty in Apteekkari where Kube makes sure all the party people are entertained.

All event info can be found from www.winterfest.fi. Group tickets are sold via Kide.app starting on Monday 12 February.

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You have still time to apply for the position of Student Representative!

ISYY has an open call for several open positions for Student Representatives in UEF Administration! Could one of these be your place to make an impact?

With this application period we are supplementing the positions in UEF Faculty Councils and Collegiate Body, that were not filled in autumn 2023 when they were first published. We've also opened a new call for positions in Language Center's Development Group. The term of all positions will last until 31 December 2025.

 
 
 

After the Student Representative's term has ended, they can apply from 1 to 3 ETCS's for the work they've done. For attending the Faculty Council's and Collegiate Body's meetings, a meeting remuneration is paid for the representative.

Check out the open positions and apply to the UEF Administration to represent UEF students by 16 February at 12 pm (noon).

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Student’s Valentine’s Day event at the Kuopio Market Square

A Valentine's Day event is organised at Kuopio Market Square on 14 February at 18-19. At the same time the Finnish Public Service Media Company YLE will be filming their “Winter City of the Year” (Kuopio) content from Salacavala Cafe. They will be waiting for a lot of students to join the event!

During the event in the Market Square there will be music, sled hill, short ski jumping, overall patches on sale, and a Student’s Snow Sculpting Competition and other programme. YLE is also handing out their overall patches designed for this event only. Welcome!

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Registration to ISYY Annual Celebration ends on 15 February

Registration to the ISYY Annual Celebration will be open until this Thursday 15 February. The Celebration is held in Joensuu, Sokos Hotel Kimmel, on Friday 15 March. All event info, such as dinner card prices, dinner menu and celebration programme can be found from www.isyy.fi/annualcelebration. For those coming from Kuopio we are offering a bus transport. 

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Come and see the Kick sled race on Kallavesi today at 1.15 pm

Get ready for some action! In celebration of Kuopio's 10th anniversary, SYKETTÄ is organizing a playful kick sled race for the first time ever in Kuopio. Experience the thrill of speed and the festive atmosphere of sports! 

The event is free and will be held as part of the Sports Afternoon on February 13th. The race kicks off at 1:15 PM with a showdown between UEF -Savonia and ISYY - SAVOTTA representative teams. After that, other teams are welcome to join the competition.

Photo: Finland Ice Marathon, Iikka-Jussi Kiiski

 
 
     
 
 

Valentine's Day indoor cycling class

Join us in celebrating Valentine's Day with an energizing indoor cycling class!

Enjoy a heartwarming workout with your friend on Wednesday, February 14th, from 8 pm to 9 pm! We promise great music, sweaty moments, and, above all, fun together!

Sign up for the class by February 12th via SYKETTÄ sports calendar - you'll also reserve a spot for your friend! Your friend doesn't need a SYKETTÄ sticker as long as they are a member of the university community. If you're coming alone, send a message to Sports coordinator Tiitta at tiitta.raatikainen@savonia.fi by February 12th. We'll open up any remaining bike spots on Tuesday, February 13th.

 
 
     
 
 

Changes in the sports calendar

Studio Tempo

  • BodyBalance is cancelled on Fri 16.2.
  • extra class Fri 16.2. at 9.15 am: Tempo spinning 30 min
  • extra class Fri 16.2. at 10.00 am: Tempo cross training 45 min
  • extra class Mon 19.2. at 6.05 pm: Les Mills BODYBALANCE Flex 45 min

Studentia sports hall

  • Tuesday 20.2. Studentia sports hall and changing rooms are not in use at 11 am-12 pm and again not in use starting from 4 pm onwards.
  • Puijo Wolley women Volleyball game starts 6.30 pm and the tickets with SYKETTÄ sticker are 5 €.
 
 
     
 
 

Upcoming courses

Cross-country ski basics classic style – Only in English

  • 15.2. Thursday 5.00 -6.30 pm
  • Course fee is 14,30 €
  • Enroll here

Gym start course

  • The duration of the course is five hours and takes place on Mondays: 11.3., 18.3., 25.3., 8.4. ja 15.4.
  • Enroll here

Gym course, advanced

  • Fridays from 4.15 to 5.10 pm; 15.3., 22.3., 5.4., 12.4., ja 19.4. Snellmania gym
  • Enroll here

Swimming technique course 2 (Fee is 45 €)

  • Group 1: Tuesdays from 7.30 to 8.30 pm; 12.3., 19.3., 26.3., 2.4. and 9.4. Enroll here.
  • Group 2: Wednesdays from 7.30 to 8.30 pm 13.3., 20.3., 27.3., 3.4., ja 10.4. Enroll here.
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UEF will organise a pop-up photo studio in the lobby of Snellmania on 14 February

Do you want to send photo greetings to your friends and family? Would you like to get photos of your fellow students and yourself to store in a box of memories? Come to our free photo shoot!

The UEF Communications and Media Relations will set up a pop-up photo studio in the lobby of Carelia on the Joensuu campus and in the lobby of Snellmania on the Kuopio campus on Wednesday 14 February 2024, at 11:00-13:00. You can have a photo taken of you and your friends, and the photo will be sent to you later.

We will photograph groups in the order of arrival, so no advance registration is required.

Welcome to a friend photo shoot!

 
 
     
 
 

UEF Library's user survey

Dear University of Eastern Finland (UEF) Library customer,

The library uses this survey to map your experiences of the library's services. It takes about 10 minutes to respond to the survey, and your answers are stored anonymously. The answers will be used to develop library services — every answer is important and welcome! The survey is open until the 29th of February.

If you would like to participate in a draw for a Library tote bag (3 pcs), you will receive a link to a separate form after you have submitted the survey.

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Still time to apply for an exchange!

The February application period for outgoing exchange is open until 15 Feb, 3:00PM! During this application period, students may apply for exchange via several programs.

The application period ends on 15 Feb at 3 pm sharp – make sure you submit your application in time!

The calls for applications are available in Kamu. Submit your application form on SoleMOVE.

For more information, please see the Study Abroad section on Kamu!

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FSHS: HelathStart for first-year students

First-year student, please answer the HealthStart questionnaire! The health examination for first-year students begins with the HealthStart questionnaire. The HealthStart questionnaire examines your physical, mental and social health, as well as the key aspects of your health behavior, as well as factors affecting your health, health behavior and ability to study.

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UEF student bible club Sunday meetings

We cordially invite all new and returning students to the UEF student bible club weekly meetings.

Come and experience the supernatural power of God that saves, heals, revives, and delivers as we study the bible and pray extensively.

  • Date: Every Sunday.
  • Time: 13:00 to 15:00.
  • Venue: ISYY studentia, Lukema Building, Entrance C, Yliopistonranta 15.
  • Contact Juhani or Andrew via uef.bibleclub@outlook.com  
 

 
 
     
 
 

 

ISYY's Movie Club Hyvät Kuvat Spring Season begins this week

ISYY's Movie Club called Hyvät Kuvat will start their spring season this week on Thursday 1 February. The club presents 12 movies during the spring on Thursdays at 5.30 pm at the Cinema Kino Kuvakukko (adress: Vuorikatu 27).

The Club sells seasonal tickets, which gives you access to all of the spring 2024 movies. It is not possible to buy a seperate tickets. The price for students is 25 € and for others 30 €. The tickets are sold from ISYY offices (card or cash) or from the Cinema Kinokuvakukko (only cash) before every act. The tickets are also sold from Kide.app (the ticket must be collected from Kino Kuvakukko before the act).

Are you an exchange student? Hyvät Kuvat Movie Club provides 50 free seasonal tickets for exchange students, who are members of ISYY. You can collect your free seasonal ticket only from ISYY office and tha ticket must be collected personally.

 
 
     
 
 

May The Music Be With You – Film music concert

  • Sat 17.2.2024 at 16:00
  • Concert Hall, Kuopio Music Centre, Kuopionlahdenkatu 23, Kuopio
  • Free entry (limited places, no reservations in advance), cloakroom service fee 3 €
  • Duration approx. 1h 45 min

Music from Star Wars, James Bond and Die Hard films performed by 50-member AmKo-Sinfonia with soloists Iitu Apell, Emma Kalaja, Simo Kekäläinen, Leevi Lahtinen, Hanna Rajaniemi, Katja Rajaniemi and Essi Tiainen. The orchestra consist of students from Kuopio Conservatory and Savonia's Music and Dance Unit, as well as musicians from Kalakukko Wind Band. There will also be international guest musicians and students from Kuopio taidelukio Lumit. The orchestra is led by conductor Rauno Tikkanen.

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Event calendar

  • 13.2. Sports afternoon
  • 14.2. Student’s Valentine’s Day event at the Kuopio Market Square
  • 15.2. Hyvät Kuvat movie night at Kinokukko at 17:30: Je'vida (Finland, 2023)
  • 17.2. Free concert: May The Music Be With You – Film music concert at Kuopio Music Centre
  • 22.2. Hyvät Kuvat movie night at Kinokukko at 17:30: Renfield (USA, 2023)
  • 23.2. Moonlight Skating at 18 at the harbor in the city centre
  • 27.2. Winterfest
  • 29.2. Hyvät Kuvat movie night at Kinokukko at 17:30: Zoo (UK, Netherlands, 1985)
  • 15.3. ISYY's 14th Annual Celebration in Joensuu
  • 14.3. Hyvät Kuvat movie night at Kinokukko at 17:30: Valoa valoa valoa (Finland, 2023)
  • 21.3. Hyvät Kuvat movie night at Kinokukko at 17:30: Killers of the Flower Moon (USA, 2023)
  • 26.3. ISYY's Association Day in Kuopio

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

  • Tue 13.2. starting at 17:00 Lautapelikerho Kärmes (board game club)
  • Mon 19.2. starting at 17:00 Lautapelikerho Kärmes (board game club)
  • Tue 20.2. at 17-19 ISAS (chess club)
 
 
     
 

 
     
 
 

VR is now giving student discount for postgraduate students

Those studying for a postgraduate degree in a higher education institution or university are eligible for a student discount from 1 January 2024. VR will check your eligibility for the student discount by asking you to provide a student card. Frank has added the VR logo to their postgraduate students' digital student card. However, please note that the old plastic postgraduate student cards do not have the VR logo that entitles you to the discount so you should buy a new one or use the digital version.

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Your face in an underpass? Apply now!

The winner of Eloa tunneliin design competition "See me" is a light installation focusing on students and the future. The city of Kuopio will implement the work in Neulaniementie underpass, Savilahti.

Diverse student faces of the work will be photographed in Kuopio, spring 2024. Are you a Savilahti student over 18? Apply now!

Send your picture with a short introduction to naeminut@outlook.com by 29.2.

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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.

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