Tamko Topics 39/2024

Tamko Topics is a weekly newsletter of The Students’ Union of Tampere University of Applied Sciences.

ENGLISH SUMMARY
1. Stand as a candidate in Council elections! 
2. Samsung at TAMK main campus 24.9.
3. New students: there is still time to get your free coffee
4. Board game Hangouts 30.9.TURSASPASSI EVENT
5. Autumn Trip 2.10. TURSASPASSI EVENT
6. Small Changes for Good Health – student well-being week


1. Stand as a candidate in Council elections!

Now is the time to stand as a candidate in Tamko’s Council elections! You can be the one who is deciding on the matters of our Students’ Union in 2025.

In order to run for the Council you need to declare yourself to a candidate list. You can do everything through one and the same form, and the direct link is right here: https://elomake.tuni.fi/lomakkeet/35961/lomake.html

Here you can see the lists that have been announced to Tamko so far. Can you find suitable list for you or do you want to start your own? 

  • Engineers
  • Culture and media
  • Metsänhenki
  • Palveluliiketoiminnan mastercheffit
  • Soten valitut palat
  • BBA students
  • Vetoja
    + your own list?

Because who else is going to bring out the voice of your study field if you don’t?

2. Samsung at TAMK main campus 24.9.

Experience the newest Samsung Galaxy AI phones & ecosystem live!

Come check out the AI features of Samsung products and participate in the Samsung Music Frame speaker raffle at TAMK Main Campus on Tuesday 24.9.2024 at 10-15.

As Tamko’s member, you get a double ticket for the raffle!

3. New students: there is still time to get your free coffee!

New student, enjoy your free cup of coffee or tea!
 
OP Tampere is offering coffee for new students! One coupon per student. There is limited amount of coupons available and the campaign will end 30.9. so get your coffee now!
 
As a part of cooperation of OP Tampere and Tamko, this coupon is only for Tamko members, membership is checked at the cashier. The coupon is valid only in Campusravita or Tori Mediapolis restaurants until 30.9.2024 and applies only to normal, regular size coffee. 

Here is link to Kide.app where you can get the coffee: https://kide.app/products/b235a3e3-46b5-41dd-b9bf-b8c82de1ecfa

4. Board game Hangouts 30.9.

Come and challenge others in a board game night! Autumn kicks off with Hangouts organized by Tamko, where you can spend the evening relaxed and hang out with others. The selection includes various board games, sweets and, of course, a warm sauna.  

So arrive at the sauna on 30.9. from 5 pm. You can also come just to hang out or enjoy a warm sauna. In this case, please bring your own sauna accessories! The event is free, alcohol-free and offers snacks. 

WHAT? A board game Hangouts 
WHEN? 30th of September at 5pm to 10pm 
WHERE? At Solu’s sauna 
PRICE? Free! We offer snacks and board games! 

5. Autumn Trip 2.10.!

The annual Autumn Trip is happening on Wed. 2.10.2024!

You’re welcome to enjoy the finnish nature with us in Kintulammi nature preserve! A bus will transport us from the Kuntokatu main doors at TAMK at 14 o’clock, heading towards the Kintulammi hiking area. The group will walk on the Kintulammi trails to a lean-to shelter, enjoying the autumn on the way. At the site there will be sausages, juice and marshmallows.

We’ll return by bus at 21 o’clock. The total amount of walking will be around five kilometers. The trip has been financed by the Metsämiesten Säätiö trust fund. Donations and fund fusions are an essential part of the effectiveness of the fund’s beneficial activity. More info at mmsaatio.fi

Price: 8€ Tamko members  / 12€ for non-members
Tickets: https://kide.app/events/9e2799c6-a5a0-4a28-8bd5-da03c0eb4db3

Please inform us of your dietary restrictions upon buying the ticket. If you need wheelchair/unobstructed access, contact Mesikerho before buying your ticket (Instagram / mesikerho@tamko.fi). Prepare for the trip by wearing weather-appropriate clothing and prepare for the evening to get dark!

On this trip you can get a stamp on your Tursaspassi!

6. Small Changes for Good Health – student well-being week

FSHS´s Small Changes for Good Health – student well-being week begins on Monday 30 September 2024 and continues until Friday 4 October 2024. This year, the theme of the week is Sexuality in students’ everyday life. Students’ sexual well-being is discussed and FSHS professionals break various myths in webinars.

Wednesday, 2.10. at 12pm webinar in English “Contraception and preventing pregnancy: different options, and the benefits and harms of hormonal contraception, myths related to pregnancy prevention”. Separate events in Finnish and English with the same content take place at 12 pm. Registration is required for the event. (registration link)Do you want to send questions to FSHS professionals in advance? You can, if you wish, submit questions in advance via this Surveypal form no later than 25.9.

See the full week’s programme from FSHS website: https://www.yths.fi/en/news/2024/small-changes-for-good-health-student-well-being-week-2024/