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The Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland
06.04.2023
The highlight of the whole academic year, Vappu (May Day), will bring life to Kuopio by introducing a variety of events organised by ISYY, student associations and clubs.
Traditionally the students’ Vappu celebrations begin as early as in the middle of April and will culminate in the Vappu Eve and its traditions. Vappu Eve Traditions organised by the Student Union include the Rite of the Scholastic Passage that will be performed on campus and the Pool Event at the Kuopio Market Place, where we will hear speeches of the Student Union and Student Associations, we’ll nominate the Velj’mies and Siskotyttö of the year (names of the statues next to the Market Hall), we’ll wash and cap the Velj’mies statue and immerse the Professor.
The Rite of the Scholastic Passage will be making a comeback this year after three years. The Rite is counted among the most long-standing traditions in the academic history of Kuopio as well as among the most unique May Day celebrations in the entire nation. Afterwards, the initiated are granted an authentic KYY ribbon for their graduation caps as recognition of their achievement in pursuing higher knowledge. Below you can find a link to the registration.
at 1 pm Cleaning of the Tooth at Studentia (organised by Dentina ry)
at 2 pm Rite of the Scholastic Passage, SN100 (organised by ISYY’s Wihkimysylimystö)
at 5:30 pm Student associations’ greetings
at 5:45 Cleaning of the Velj’mies statue
at 6 pm Announcing of the Siskotyttö (sister girl) and the Velj’mies (brother man)
at 6:10 Capping of the Velj’mies statue
at 6:15 Speech by Eetu Hyvönen, the Chairperson of the ISYY Board
at 6:25 Immersing of the Professor
Day before the Vappu Eve, 29th April, ISYY is organising the famous Savo-Karjala Excursion that will be happening at the same time on both campuses. From Kuopio campus 9 buses in total will begin their route from the campus to the Savo-Karelian Region. The event was sold out in both campus cities very soon after the ticket sale begun.
This year we have composed a list of the Student Vappu Events in both campuses to our event calendar. From the Student Vappu in Kuopio 2023 -page you’ll find information about the Vappu Events organised by ISYY, Student Associations and Clubs (link below).
We wish everyone a Vappu state of mind!
ISYY.fi, opens in a new tab: Student Vappu in Kuopio 2023
Webropol, opens in a new tab: Rite of the Scholastic Passage - Registration
ISYY.fi, opens in a new tab: Savo-Karjala Excursion Kuopio 2023
ISYY.fi, opens in a new tab: ISYY’s Vappu in Joensuu 2023 (6.4.2023)
ISYY.fi, opens in a new tab: Student Vappu in Joensuu 2023
ISYY.fi, opens in a new tab: Savo-Karjala Excursion Joensuu 2023
Eetu Hyvönen, Chair of the Board, The Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland, tel. +358 44 576 8400, puheenjohtaja(at)isyy.fi
Remo Saaristo, Specialist for Organisational Affairs (substitute), The Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland, tel. +358 44 576 8419, jarjestoasiantuntija(at)isyy.fi