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September 14, 2017

Soup & Meet with Campus Ministry continues next Wednesday

At 5 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month Finlandia University Campus Ministry will be hosting Soup & Meet at Chapel of St. Matthew. This is a great opportunity to gather with your peers at the university, as well as enjoy a delicious meal, including soup and refreshments.

This year the event will feature celebrity chefs most weeks, including Denise Vandeville from the international School of Art & Design, Alana Nolan from North Wind Books and more! Vandeville [...]

September 14, 2017

Celebrate Constitution Day on Monday

Monday is Constitution Day, and with that comes some exciting events here on Finlandia’s campus. Below are events that are planned. Please contact Kamara Taylor with any questions or comments.

8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: First Amendment Essay Contest. Entry forms will be available in Mannerheim Central and at the Jutila Center. All essays will be due by midnight on Wednesday. All winners will be announced through Campus News. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.: Coffee with the Constitution: Stop by Mannerheim Central and [...]

September 11, 2017

A campus-wide invitation to let your light shine bright this Saturday

Finlandia Wellness Committee is excited to announce the first campus community event of the 2017-18 academic year!

Finlandia University employees and students are invited to join Team FinnU at Light the Night Fun Run/Walk, a fun 5k and family-friendly 1k event in Laurium. The event is held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 16.

The Wellness Committee has worked out a deal for all Finlandia Students to receive a discount. Free glow sticks and washable color blast powder will [...]

September 11, 2017

New study abroad opportunity available for sociology, psychology and CJ students

Student exchange now in place with Sheffield Hallam University in United Kingdom

Finlandia University and Sheffield Hallam University in the United Kingdom have entered into a student exchange partnership that will allow for study abroad opportunities for students majoring in sociology, psychology or criminal justice.

“Students will love this new opportunity in the United Kingdom,” Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Dr. Richard Gee said. “We’ve been talking about adding this for a couple of years, and we’re [...]

September 8, 2017

Student Senate President Charles Patch kicks off second season of Finlandia Fridays

This week Finlandia Fridays is joined by Student Senate President Charles Patch. The university was introduced to Patch at opening convocation, which took place on August 27, the Sunday before classes started. As president, Patch explained that senate is a club that is a voice for students on campus, saying that senate is “here for you.” Highly encouraged to take on the mantle of president by previous senate members, Charles is excited to make a difference on [...]

September 6, 2017

Season two of Second Tuesday Recital Series begins September 12

On Tuesday, September 12 Finlandia University Campus Ministry will host the first Second Tuesday Recital Series of the new year. This event features poetry, music, dancing and acting in Finlandia’s Chapel of St. Matthew. The event will be from 12:30 to 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month.

“This is being done to support the performing arts at Finlandia,” Campus Pastor Soren Schmidt said. “These events are open to any and all Finlandia community members, and should be a great [...]

September 6, 2017

Wear Denim on R.A.I.N.N. Day to Support Sexual Assault Survivors

Wear denim on R.A.I.N.N. day, Thursday, September 21 to show support for survivors of sexual assault. In conjunction, campus clubs will host activities at Finlandia Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. as part of the It’s On Us event series.

The organization Peace Over Violence established Denim Day in remembrance of a survivor of sexual assault who was accused of consenting to sex because she was wearing tight jeans during the incident. The court ruled [...]

August 29, 2017

Wanted: Campus and Community Representative on Student Senate

Finlandia University’s Student Senate has one opening remaining heading into the 2017-18 school year, and all current students are encouraged to apply. The position comes with a leadership scholarship of $900 per semester. To apply, submit a letter of interest and resumé to senate@finlandia.edu.

Campus and Community Representative

The Campus and Community Representative (CCR) is an appointed Student Senate Position that: serves as a liaison and coordinator for community events, serves on the University Wellness Committee and assists with Senate sponsored events. [...]

August 24, 2017

Lincoln now serving as Academic Coach/Personal Counselor at Finlandia University

With the new school year comes a new face in Finlandia’s Nikander Hall as Zoe Lincoln has been introduced as an Academic Coach/Personal Counselor in TRIO Student Support Services.

“Our students will love Zoe,” Director of TRIO SSS Cindy Cowell said. “With a degree in counseling, plus a love of leading co-curricular trips with students, she will be a great resource for our students. We will rely on both her positive energy and expertise in supporting students as [...]

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