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February 7, 2019

Chairman of the Board for Finnish company Ponsse presenting at Finlandia on February 13

Finlandia University is thrilled to welcome Juha Vidgren, Chairman of the Board, Ponsse PIc,, to campus. Vidgren has been on the board of Ponsse since 2000, and with the company since 1998.

Vidgren will be giving a presentation at the Finnish American Heritage Center on Wednesday, February 13 at 3 p.m. The presentation, titled How a one man operation in rural Finland became a global leader, will center around the idea of what anyone can accomplish if they apply themselves.

“Ponsse’s [...]

February 6, 2019

Institutional Review Board hosting workshop February 13

Students and employees are invited to join the Finlandia University Institutional Review Board (IRB) Committee for a step-by-step workshop in completing and submitting an IRB application on Wednesday, February 13 from 12 to 1 p.m. in Mannerheim Central.

This workshop will serve to assist current seniors finalizing their capstone research protocols. It will also be useful to other students considering research projects involving human subjects as well as faculty who want to navigate changes in the IRB application process [...]

February 5, 2019

Applications Now Open for Samuel L. Westerman Scholarship for Nursing 2019

Deadline is March 1

Nursing students heading into their junior or senior year with a GPA between 3.00 to 3.49 may be eligible for the Samuel L. Westerman Scholarship for Nursing. Application deadline for the scholarship is Friday, March 1.

The amount of scholarships and money awarded will depend on the quantity and quality of applications. Students who want to be considered for renewal must file a new application each year, and will be given equal consideration with other [...]

February 5, 2019

Second Annual Healthy Hearts and Souls February 17 at Ripley

Finlanida University Wellness Committee invites you to the slopes February 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for some winter fun at the second annual Healthy Hearts and Souls event at Mont Ripley.

“February is American Heart month,” said Assistant Professor of Nursing Irina Sergeyeva. “Get your heart pumping and enjoy the Finlandia Discount Day with your coworkers and family members.”

FinnU students, employees and their family members are welcome to enjoy a day of fun on the slopes [...]

Lion Around studying up on crayon college
February 4, 2019

Lion Around Asks “What Does Your Major Do?”

Hosts Gina Geliche and Monica Freeman are asking the serious questions in this week’s episode of Lion Around. Recorded in Maki Library, Geliche and Freeman collected a few guests to see what they think various majors do in their school work. This episode is brought to you by the person who referred to art school as “crayon college.” Geliche stated that she has heard the term before and that people tend to assume that art majors color all day [...]

Michael Babcock with Meeri Kataja and Riina Rastas
February 1, 2019

Finn-terns Meeri Kataja and Riina Rastas talk Heikinpäivä

Dropping by the Finlandia Fridays studios this chilly week are Finnish interns Meeri Kataja and Riina Rastas. Both Kataja and Rastas are working in the Finnish American Heritage Center (FAHC). The FAHC brings in Finnish interns throughout the year to bring in another aspect of Finnish culture to the university and the local area.

Kataja is from Espoo, the second largest city, located near Helsinki. Studying at the University of Helsinki Social Sciences, Kataja is assisting down in the archives [...]

February 1, 2019

Dr. William Knoblauch Publishes Book Chapter

Associate Professor of History Dr. William Knoblauch’s newest publication, “Selling Star Wars in American Mass Media,” is a featured chapter in the recently released Palgrave Collection entitled Media and the Cold War in the 1980s: Between Star Wars and Glasnost.

Knoblauch’s latest publication focuses on a media phenomenon of the cold war, the Strategic Defense Initiative, later coined Star Wars, and the feasibility of such a project during the 1980s.

Dr. William Knoblauch

“I got interested in [...]

January 30, 2019

Alumna Jamie Thyrion overcomes obstacles on path to success

Below is an article from the Fall 2018 Donor Edition of the Bridge. See more articles from this edition of the bridge and see a full archive of past issues by visiting finlandia.edu/thebridge. 

As a student at Finlandia University, Jamie Thyrion (‘08) balanced raising an infant son, working a part-time job and tutoring other students while working toward her business degree. Make that work takes sisu, and there’s no shortage of it for this exceptional FinnU graduate.

An Ahmeek native [...]

January 29, 2019

FinnU closed January 30, 2019 due to adverse weather

Due to adverse weather, Finlandia University classes beginning at or after 6 p.m. tonight will be cancelled. FinnU will be also closed tomorrow, January 30, 2019. Only those providing essential services to students should report (Food Service, Maintenance, and Security).

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