The highlight of the whole academic year, Vappu (May Day), will bring life to campuses by introducing a variety of events organised by ISYY, student organisations 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. So put on your overalls and enjoy the spirit of Vappu!
Below, you can find a list of the Vappu activities and events in Joensuu and Kuopio organised by ISYY. Information on other events related to Vappu can be found on Facebook events: Joensuun opiskelijavappu 2019 and Kuopion opiskelijavappu 2019 (links to events below).
Vappu Events Organised by ISYY in Joensuu
29.4. Savo-Karjala excursio (organised by ISYY)
30.4. Vappu eve
- at 12 noon First year forestry students’ swimming at Ilosaari (organised by Joensuun Metsäylioppilaat)
- at 3 pm Capping of the Alkukivet stones (organised by Täky ry)
- at 3:15 pm Vappu parade from Carelia (Alkukivet stones) to Ilosaari and capping of the Torso (organised by ISYY)
- from 4 pm to 6 pm Ilosaari (organised by ISYY):
- at 4 pm Student Union’s speech
- at 4:05 pm University Choir Joy
- at 4:20 a dance performance by the SYKETTÄ dance group
- at 4:25 Rytmihäiriköt big band
1.5. Picnic at Ilosaari starting at 12 noon (organised by Rytmihäiriköt ry)
Facebook: Joensuun opiskelijavappu 2019
Vappu Events Organised by ISYY in Kuopio
29.4. Savo-Karjala excursio (organised by ISYY)
30.4. Vappu eve
Events on campus:
- at 1 pm Cleaning of the Tooth at Studentia
- at 2 pm Initiation to Education, SN100
Pool event at the Kuopio market square (organised by ISYY)
- at 5:30 pm Student organizations’ 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 Aleksi Kinnunen, the Chairperson of the ISYY Executive Board
- at 6:25 Immersing of the Professor
Afterparty in Ilona starting at 10 pm
We wish everyone a Vappu state of mind!
Facebook: Kuopion opiskelijavappu 2019