Event

21.8. - 1.9.

Back to Campus Weeks

Hello, fellow members of Jamk - students and faculty members alike! Welcome to our back to campus weeks to really get to know our campuses, and all the possibilities they provide.  

Students sitting on a terrace
Time
21.08.2023 08:00 - 01.09.2023 16:00
Event type
For students
Event language

Finnish and English

It's great to have you here with us! These weeks provide you an opportunity to get to know Jamk and our campuses better. Our campuses are the heart of Jamk, so they'll also be playing a major part in your chapter in Jamk's history!

Check out the programme below! 

NOTE! New students, remember to come to the welcome event for new students on Tuesday 22.8. at Jyväskylä Paviljonki.

First week - Monday 21.8. - Saturday 26.8.

During the first week you'll have a chance to learn more about our campuses and services, with things really kicking off on Tuesday with a welcoming speeches by our rector and the major of Jyväskylä.

Monday 21.8.

  • 10.30-13.30, Jamk Talent Boost, Main campus, lobby D
  • 11-13, uMove's stand and Wheel of Fortune raffle. Main campus, lobby D

Tuesday 22.8.

  • Come and get to know Chamber Choir Cantinovum at the Music campus
  • 10-13 at Jio's stand, Main Campus, F-lobby & Lutakko Campus Lobby
  • 13-16,  Welcoming event for new students 
  • 16- , JAMKO Picnic in the harbour, near the Jyväskylä letters

Wednesday 23.8.

  • 10-14  Jio's stand, Main Campus, F-lobby & Lutakko Campus lobby
  • 9.00-15.00, GamePit Pro by Jamk - getting to know esports facility,  Main campus, AP05
  • 10.30-13.30, Jamk Talent Boost, Main campus, lobby D
  • 11-13, VoiKo - student resource-oriented encounter, Lutakko campus, lobby
  • 11-12:30 Come and get to know Chamber Choir Cantinovum at Lutakko Campus

Thursday 24.8.

  • 10-14 Jio's stand, Main Campus, F-lobby & Lutakko Campus lobby
  • 10.30-13.30, Jamk Talent Boost, Lutakko campus, lobby
  • 11-14, Quality pop-up, Main campus, Lobby D
  • 12-14, Rehalab open house pop-up. Lutakko campus, D404 and Rehalab + corridor
  • 12-14 Come and get to know Chamber Choir Cantinovum at the Main Campus Twist
  • 13-15 Open House at Digi & Game Center studio, Matarankatu 2

Friday 25.8.

  • 10.30-12, uMove stand and Wheel of Fortune draw. Main campus, lobby D
  • 10.30-13.30, Jamk Talent Boost, Main campus, lobby D
  • 12-14 Come and get to know Chamber Choir Cantinovum at the Main Campus Twist

Second week - Monday 28.8. - Friday 1.9.

Here you can see what's happening on campuses this week

Monday 28.8.

  • 10-14 EduFutura, Main Campus, D-lobby
  • 10.30-13.30, Jamk Talent Boost, Lutakko campus, lobby

Tuesday 29.8.

  • 10-11.30, Main campus, lobby D. Get to know the Activity path
  • 10.30-13.30, Jamk Talent Boost, Main Campus, lobby D

Wednesday 30.8.

  • 9.00-15.00, GamePit Pro by Jamk - getting to know esports facility, Main campus, AP05

Thursday 31.8.

  • 10-14 EduFutura, Lutakko Campus, lobby
  • 10-11.30, Get to know the Activity path. Lutakko campus, lobby
  • 11-14, Quality pop-up, Main campus, Lobby D
  • 13-15 Open House at Digi & Game Center studio, Matarankatu 2
  • 13-14.30 Pancake sale by Juvenes at the Main campus D-terrace (weather reservation)

Friday 1.9.

  • 10.30-13.30, Jamk Talent Boost, Lutakko campus, lobby

 

Participating services

Click and explore the services in more detail

Talent Boost

Talent Boost stands are done in order to educate the students about the services and the events of the Talent Boost, provide posters and ask them to follow our accounts. The purpose is promotion and awareness about the project.

uMove

Come and ask questions and find out about uMove's sports services!
uMove, i.e. Jyväskylä University Sports, offers sports services to students and staff of higher education institutions.
 

In the autumn, there will again be weekly classes, sports courses and events throughout the autumn! We will start our autumn activities with an open house week, where you can test classes throughout the week for free. 

At the stand you can participate in the Wheel of Fortune raffle and win a mystery prize!

Jump in with us for exercise! 

GamePit Pro by Jamk

GamePit Pro is a well-equipped esports facility that can be rented for team practice sessions, corporate activities, as a meeting space or just for a gaming night with friends. The esports facility features well-equipped gaming setups, quality peripherals for gaming and streaming, as well as a PS4 console corner. GamePit Pro is an excellent choice for bootcamps. The facility includes plenty of space for meetings and lectures, complete with projectors and screens. It also features a kitchen area, shower and sleeping accommodation for up to 12 people.

Esports is also visible to students at Jamk:

  • Courses related to electronic sports
  • Assignments and project studies
  • Thesis projects
  • Student team activities and recreational gaming

Active and independent student teams have successfully represented Jamk in various college leagues and esports tournaments. Student teams are open for all and formed every semester!

Activity path The Active and Wellbeing University project

The Active and Wellbeing University project introduces itself and introduces new and old students to the functional points of the activity path on campuses. The purpose of the activity path is to increase students' physical activity and sense of community during the study day, for example, between lectures or lessons.

Rehalab

Rehalab is a research, development and learning environment for multidisciplinary rehabilitation equipped with versatile and modern technology, located on Jamk's Lutakko campus at Piippukatu 2. New students and staff are welcome to visit the facilities and test our equipment with a guide

VoiKo - student resource-oriented encounters

We at VoiKo want to support the progress of your studies and your own coping. You can contact us. Visits are not recorded and anonymity is secured. The meeting can be in Turbine, Dynamo or Teams. Appointments for VoiKo employees are made by email. No one has to cope alone.
 

Quality pop-up

Participate, give feedback and improve the quality of your studies!

What is quality, what does it mean for the student, and how can the student influence it? Take a look and catch!

Quality management at Jamk is about doing things together. Cooperation requires students, staff, customers and partners. Together we will achieve the best possible results. Quality management is visible to the student in the Jamk's operating methods, the student's rights and duties as well as the student's ability to influence and give feedback.

EduFutura

EduFutura cross-study + collaboration with Jamk, JYU, Gradia.

Jio stand

Jyväskylä Engineering Students' Association presents at Dynamo and F-lobby during orientation week. Also, coverall fittings available.

Digi & Game Center studio (DGC-Studio)

Come and explore the Digi & Game Center studio. Opportunity to try out the instruments and equipment available in the studio.

Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences Representative Choir Chamber Choir Cantinovum

We will briefly introduce the choir's activities and provide information about the August choir auditions.

Juvenes Twist and Café Curve

Juvenes sales delicious pancakes on the terrace of the Main Campus.

Located on the main campus of JAMK University of Applied Sciences, the spacious restaurant Twist serves as a student restaurant on weekdays, but can also be used as a venue for various celebrations and events.

Cafe Curve is a personal space in the campus. At lunchtime, Curve serves as a staff restaurant and café for the entire campus.

The café has a self-service checkout where you can buy snacks, drinks and sweets every day from Monday to Sunday.

For more information, contact:

Katja Pihkasalo

Tuottaja, Producer
Viestintäpalvelut, Communication Services
Korkeakoulupalvelut, University Services
+358505972411

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