Tamko Topics is a weekly newsletter of The Students’ Union of Tampere University of Applied Sciences.
ENGLISH SUMMARY
1. Exceptions to Solu opening hours in spring
2. Tamko’s new Expert of tutoring and internationality
3. Vote in county and municipal elections!
4. Advance voting event – come vote with us!
5. Students’ mental health week event on Wednesday
6. Hangouts @Mediapolis!
7. Welcome to Council’s spring meeting 15.4.
8. Wappustartti 16.4.
9. Flea Market
10. Mesikerho’s Overall games
11. Laser Tag with CLINT
12. AD OP Tampere: My financial balance
1. Exceptions to Solu opening hours in spring
There will be some exceptions to the opening hours of Tamko’s office Solu during the spring. Our office will be closed on the following days:
Thu 17.4. Maundy Thursday
Fri 18.4. Good Friday
Mon 21.4. Easter Monday
Thu 1.5. May Day
Fri 2.5.
Fri 23.5.
Thu 29.5.Ascension Day
Fri 30.5.
At all other times, we’ll be open normally. Wishing you a sunny spring and welcome to our office!
2. Tamko’s new Expert of tutoring and internationality
Tamko’s new Expert of Tutoring and Internationality Oona Virtanen started her work 1.4. Originally from Pirkanmaa, Oona has a background in e.g. higher education and working with competence development. In addition, she is familiar with student activities and tutoring from her own study times.
“I look forward this new work! It is great to get involved in Tamko’s activities and to develop tutoring activities and internationality matters. Definitely come and say hi. Hope to meet you soon!” Oona says.
Tamko warmly welcomes Oona!
You can reach Oona regarding tutoring or international matters by e-mail expert.tutoring@tamko.fi or by phone +358 44 082 6567
3. Vote in county and municipal elections!
Final days to vote in advance at county and municipal elections!
Advance voting period ends on Tuesday 8.4.
You can vote in advance at TAMK main campus on Monday and Tuesday 7.-8.4. at 8-18.
Take a look at all advance voting places: https://aanestyspaikat.fi/
You can also vote at the election day Sunday 13.4. at your own polling station.
County and municipal elections are important place to make an impact for student related issues, so Tamko encourages everyone to vote!
4. Advance voting event – come vote with us!
Come vote with us! Tamko, along with student associations and clubs, will be participating in the advance voting event on Tuesday 4.8. in the Teiskontie lobby from 10.30-12.
We’ll also be handing out cute election patches at the event! And since it’s important to enjoy election coffee and bun afterward, Campusravita is offering a special deal for election bun and coffee! Remember to bring ID with you.
You still have time to vote in advance!
5. Students’ mental health week event on Wednesday
Students’ Mental Health Week is this week 7.-13.4. and the theme of the week is “Student, how are you?”
Tamko is organizing fair event on Wednesday 9.4. at 11-13 at TAMK main campus lobby together with sub-associations. Come to see what we have come up with!
See also Parvi’s students’ mental health week event on Wednesday 9.4. at 11-14!
In front of Parvi, you will have the opportunity to meet mental health organizations and learn about the support they offer. The following organizations will be present: Mannerheim League for Child Welfare (MLL), Osviitta, Sinuiksi, FinFami and Näsinkulman Klubitalo.
6. Hangouts @Mediapolis!
Hangouts arrives to the Mediapolis campus. Challenge others in board games or you can sew overall badges. You can also just come and hang out.
So arrive at the hangout room on the 2nd floor of Mediapolis on 14.4. at 5 pm and you can continue hanging out until 9 pm. The event is free and we offer snacks and soft-drinks. Redeem a free ticket to the event here: https://kide.app/events/749654c3-e2a5-486f-9b48-52d83eb9f36d
See you at Mepo!
WHAT? Mepo Hangouts
WHEN? 14.4. 5pm to 9pm
WHERE? Mediapolis Campus
PRICE? Free!! Snacks and board games available!
7. Welcome to Council’s spring meeting 15.4.
Want to see how decisions are made in your Students’ Union? Want to stay up-to-date with everything at Tamko?
Welcome to the Council’s statutory Spring Meeting on Tue 15 April at 14:00. It will be held on TAMK Main Campus (Kuntokatu 3, Tampere) in G00-10. We warmly welcome all Tamko’s members to the meeting.
See you in the Spring Meeting!
8. Wappustartti 16.4.
It’s time to kick off Wappu again! Although, to be honest, it never really ended.
Come start Wappu with TTO, TIRO, PIRATE, and Tamko on April 16th from 5 PM to 9 PM at Ratinanniemi! Take part in a free carnival-themed checkpoint tour and earn your Wappustartti overalls patch!
The party continues, of course, at Bricks! You can buy your afterparty tickets during the Wappustartti ticket sales or separately on Kide.app under the name Golden Ticket Party. Make sure to grab yours early!
WHAT? – Wappustartti with TTO, TIRO, PIRATE & Tamko
WHEN? – April 16th, 5 PM–9 PM
WHERE? – Ratinanniemi
PRICE? – The daytime event is free, afterparty tickets are 4,5€
WHY? – BECAUSE WAPPU NEVER ENDS!
Official Afterparty:
WHEN? – April 16th, 9 PM–5 AM
WHERE? – Bricks
PRICE? – 4.5€ if purchased with the Wappustartti daytime event ticket
WHAT? – Special DJ, organizer signature drinks, karaoke, dance battles, prize draws from the day’s events, and other surprise activities that will be announced later.
More information on Kide.app! https://kide.app/events/8b30dc0c-3615-4d9f-b0c0-ae80fb7f0e06
9. Flea Market
VETO-kerho is organizing the popular flea market event for university students at Tampere University of Applied Sciences for the fourth time!
The event operates like a traditional flea market: students can reserve a table spot and bring their items for sale at TAMK’s main campus for two days. Items can be conveniently left overnight without hassle, as the Stage doors will be locked when the flea market is closed. Everyone from all campuses are welcome!
You can reserve your table here! A table can be reserved individually or shared with a friend.
Table reservations open: Friday, April 4th, at 11:00am
Table reservations close: Sunday, April 13th, at 18:00pm
Event dates: April 14–15th, from 10:00am to 16:00pm
Location: TAMK Main Campus, Stage C1-05, right next to Campus Café
https://kide.app/events/de22199c-52cb-43e6-8fcb-c0fc037dfbdb
10. Mesikerho’s Overall games
Overall games – Outdoor games & BBQ Evening!
Looking for a fun and relaxed evening with outdoor games? Join Mesikerho’s Overall games on Monday, April 14th at 5 PM at Santalahti grilling area! We have some games planned, but participants can also suggest and choose their own.
Dress code: student overalls (optional, you’re welcome to join without them too). The event is free and open to all students. After the games, we’ll enjoy drinks and grilled sausages (including a vegan option, remember to mention this when claiming your free ticket).
Please note: Unfortunately, the event is not accessible. A harassment contact person will be present to ensure a safe environment for everyone.
So, pull your overalls on, take your friends with you and we’ll see you there!
Kide.app: https://kide.app/events/2578a90c-260e-485c-844f-b4062c460394
11. Laser Tag with CLINT
Have you ever wanted to show stormtroopers how it’s done? Now is your chance! Join us at Megazone on the 9th of April for laser tag fun time.
There are two groups that start the event 15 minutes apart, so you get a chance to rest between games. Each group will play two games in 20 minutes sessions. In your group you will battle against each other in three teams. Make sure to join the same group as your friends, since the two groups won’t be playing with each other.
The first group should arrive at 17:45 for briefing and the other group at 18:00. Make sure you’re there on time since you won’t be able to join the game without the briefing.
WHAT: Laser tag match with friends
WHEN: Wednesday 9.4., from 17.45 onwards
WHERE: Megazone, Hammareninkatu 6, 33100 Tampere
TICKETS: 10€
More information: email clint@tamko.fi or Instagram @tamkclint
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