Student Union Mid-Week Mail, week 5

STUDENT UNION MID-WEEK MAIL, WEEK 5

Mid-Week Mail is a weekly news and events e-mail for the international students of the University of Turku. Aside from being an important up-to-date news source concerning Student Union, university and student issues, Mid-Week Mail also gives you current information on different events and activities organised by TYY (the Student Union of the University of Turku), the TYY Committees and other TYY affiliates. Don't forget to visit our website http://tyy.fi/in-english every now and then. 

In this email:
- European Job Day / Kampus Recruitment and Working Life Event 8 Feb
- University of Turku seeks student representatives
- ISTU to the Rescue! Speed-Dating Special 12 Feb

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European Job Day / Kampus Recruitment and Working Life Event
8th February 2012 in Turku
from 10am to 5pm

University of Turku Main Building on the University Hill

FREE ENTRANCE

Would you like to find a summer job in Finland or abroad? Or are you more interested in
- Long term jobs in Finland and abroad?
- Job training in Finland and abroad?
- Entrepreneurship in Finland, Youth@Work?

Come to the event and hear and ask more!

European Job Day / Kampus Recruitment and Working Life Event brings together employers, hundreds of students and graduates and other highly educated job seekers from different branches. Finnish organizations specialised in advising on international mobility issues and EURES advisers and employers from different European countries provide information about working abroad. The exhibition event is completed with a comprehensive seminar programme and different counselling services.

Programme in English

10.30-11.30 How to find a job in Finland?
Anu Heikkilä Area Manager | Eilakaisla
Small Auditorium, University of Turku Main Building

11.30-12.00 Starting your own business
Ville Viinikka Chair | Boost Turku
Small Auditorium, University of Turku Main Building

12.00-12.30 My Business – Case Dmitry
Dmitry Kanevsky Managing Director | IDÉ Finland Oy
Small Auditorium, University of Turku Main Building

12.30-13.00 Get a Life – A Work Life Simulation Tool
Johanna Ollila Project Manager| Finland Futures Research Centre
Small Auditorium, University of Turku Main Building

13.00-13.30 Career Opportunities and Student Programmes at CERN
Tiina Wickström Engineer
Emilie Macara HR and Nadège Bordon HR
Small Auditorium, University of Turku Main Building

15.30-16.30 EURES – How to Find a Job in Europe
Laura Perhentupa EURES Manager | Ministry of Employment and the Economy
Tauno Nurmela Auditorium, University of Turku Main Building

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University of Turku seeks student representatives

The University of Turku is seeking student representatives in the administration of the University. The representatives serve in the University’s tripartite governing bodies which also include representatives of the professoriate and of the staff. There are vacant seats in the University of Turku Collegial Body, in the Faculty Councils, and in the Department Councils. The deadline for applications is 17 Feb.

More information:
University of Turku Collegial Body seeks student members: http://tyy.fi/news/2012/2780
University of Turku Department Councils seek student members: http://tyy.fi/news/2012/2778
University of Turku Faculty Boards seek student members: http://tyy.fi/news/2012/2777

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ISTU to the Rescue! Speed-Dating Special, 12 February
Place: Turku-Sali​, 2nd floor, Student House A (Rehtorinp​ellonkatu 4 A). Time: 18.00 -21.00

Sometimes sauna eves just aren't enough to heat up these cold days, and with Valentine's day drawing ever closer, it's ISTU to the rescue! So do something different this year on Valentine's weekend and come to our FREE speed-dating event! Meet new people in a fun and easy way :) You can take it as seriously or not-seriously as you like - dress up, dress down, give yourself some 'Dutch courage' before the event... whatever you need to have some fun! ISTU will do the rest ;)

To find out more about speed-dating click here: http://en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/Speed_dating
To top it all off, there will be PRIZES for the best 'date' - everyone will vote anonymously and whoever gets the most votes will win! There will be a prize for the most-voted girl and one for the best guy. Come on your own or as a group, no need to bring anything, no worries - ISTU to the rescue!

www.facebook.com/events/312827325429484/

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