In Finland, many people associate Vappy celebrations with the creamy white student cap. Most people dust off their caps for the long-awaited Vappu Eve, when even Ville Vallgren’s Havis Amanda is crowned with her own enlarged version of the student cap. However, the current situation is quite different from the early origins of the hat. …
The student unions ASK, Helga, HUMAKO, JAMKO, Lareamko, METKA, O’Diako and TUO thanks the Finnish higher education community for the measures already taken in response to the Ukraine crisis. The Finnish higher education institutions have already shown their willingness to take social responsibility when the crisis flares up. As the war in Ukraine drags on …
Do you know a teacher that uses digital tools in an exceptionally functional way in their lectures? Or has your teacher found a really good way to teach in a hybrid setting? Are there digital materials used well, also in the physical learning environment? Is there someone who is using lots of different tools in …
Arcada Student Union – ASK Delegate 2022 held a Constitutive meeting on 1.12.2022. Kim Lindström (HoSK r.f.) was elected Chairperson of the Delegate 2022.First vice chairperson is Patrick Koski (Commedia rf) and second vice chairperson is Sandra Mäki-Rautila (Commedia rf). During the Delegates extraordinary meeting 28.2.2022 Ida Flemmich was elected Chairperson of the Board 2022.Other members …
The survey is aimed at all students in higher education. Take part, and make a difference! → opiskelijabarometri.fi Student Barometer is used in work to develop student wellbeing, student activities, the quality of teaching, higher education internships, studies and reports on working life and living, and educational institutions, among other things. Student Barometer is conducted …
Election Day will be on the 23.1.2022 and the preliminary voting days are between the 12-18.1.2022. In the election you can vote for candidates in your wellbeing service county. If you are uncertain to what county you belong to you can check it from here. During December all notices for rights to vote were sent out …
Are you an active and social person that wants to meet loads of new, nice people, or du you want to work on your social skills, learn a lot about teamwork, experience great team spirit and make friends for life? Is your answer yes? Then you want to become a tutor! Tutors are a group …
Do you know a teacher you would like to thank for a job well done? A teacher who always goes the extra mile to see and hear their students? Maybe a teacher who has done something extra to facilitate studying or who you especially want to thank for this past year! Arcada Student Union – …
ASK works for the interests of all students at Arcada, this means both good contacts with Arcada and Arcada’s staff, but also a collaboration with other organizations and Student Unions throughout Finland. ASK is also responsible for, among other things, the Tutor operation, to both select and educate tutors, as well as to arrange a …
The members of the Delegate of 2022 has officially been chosen! Due to the amount of applications correlating exactly with the amount of spots open in the Delegate, the election committee has stated that an election will not be held. The Delegate will hold its constitutive meeting in November. The meeting will choose a chairperson …
The Government hands over a proposition of a temporary increase of the income limit for student financial aid, that according to initial plans would be applied for the year 2022. Next week (week 45) brings the referral debate to an end and the issue will be decided by the plenary meeting with the budget proposition. …
At the end of last week, Arcada Student Union – ASK’s Chairperson of the Board Ida Flemmich was elected to our umbrella organization Finnish Student Union Association – SAMOK’s Board for 2022.The new board was elected by all student unions of applied sciences in Finland at SAMOK’s 26th General Assembly on 28-29.10.2021, which this year …
Initiatives for nominations for honors, Cor-house medals and honorary degrees as well as honorary membership are submitted in writing signed by at least five (5) persons to the honors committee. The honors committee decides if the proposal is approved. A person can not suggest themselves. This year, people can be nominated for the following honors: …
The list of voters has been approved and you can check it at ASK’s office, you can contact ASK staff to check if your name is on the list of voter, you can reach the staff at staff@asken.fi. Everyone with the right to vote has received an e-mail from ASK with notification of the right …
Election days Election days 2-3.11.2021 kl. 10.00-14.00 at Arcada. Electronic preliminary vote 27.10.-31.10.2021. Location Outside the library, Arcada, Jan-Magnus Janssonsplats 1, 00560 Helsingfors. Election of ASKs delegate Arcada Student Union – ASKs delegate is the highest decision-making body of the student union. The delegate consists of fifteen (15) delegates and a maximum of fifteen (15) …
Arcada is in the process of renewing its plan for gender equality and equal treatment for the three upcoming years. The new plan will replace the old one from 2019-2021. ASK is participating in the working group responsible for forming the new plan and would like to extend an invitation to all students interested in …
ASK offers all members the opportunity to buy a wristband to Linnanmäki for their student weekend 4.-5.9.2021 for only 25 €! Last chance to buy the wristband for the member price is 24.8.2021 at 23:55. The park is also open to other guests during the event weekend. The advance membership benefit price is only valid …
We are looking for both people for the students’ interest team and the service team. The person is expected to be interested in ASK and its development and willing to help out with things that come up during the year, but most importantly have fun and enjoy student life! The students’ interests team focuses on …
One of Arcada Student Union – ASK’s missions is to make students at Arcada feel welcome and included in our University and especially during those times when gatherings and in person meetings are challenging, ASK decided to launch a language tandem for all Arcada students. This language tandem is meant for students at Arcada who …
Arcada Student Union – ASK is looking for student representatives for the following councils and bodies at Arcada: Arcada’s Quality Council Arcada’s Quality Council monitors the interests of the entire UAS and the council consists of a broad group with varying insight into the UAS. We are looking for two regular members and two deputies to …
