Be on the look out for the Servant Leadership House gals the week leading up to Halloween, October 24-31. This will be the fourth year the crew will be trick or treating for UNICEF. Instead of giving us candy we ask that you donate your loose change to UNICEF. United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) was founded in 1946. Since then, they have reached and continue to reach children in 190 countries and territories where they [...]
Finlandia University’s mission has always been about making college as accessible as possible for students. Part of that mission in today’s iteration of the university is The Table, a pantry available to all students that provides food and other basic essentials to students in need.
“In order for a student to maximize personal growth while at FinnU, they need to have all of their basic needs met,” Rev. Soren Schmidt said. “At The Table, we make sure that no [...]
The Koskela Servant Leadership House is a unique living and learning community for female students who are committed to personal growth and servant leadership as a means of building a vibrant and caring community. Check out the commitments, qualifications and keep up on the latest news from the leadership house below.
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Located on Quincy Street in Hancock, the Koskela Servant Leadership House offers its residents the perks of living on-campus, such as maintenance [...]
Single rooms in Finlandia Hall are available for students on a first-come first-serve basis for the Fall 2017 semester.
“These rooms are always in high demand as they provide an excellent experience for our students,” Director of Residence Life Leann Fogle said. “If interested, I would highly suggest moving quickly because this opportunity is not likely to be available long.”
Single rooms will be made available for students of all class standing. The single rooms do come with a higher fee. [...]
Weekly on-campus availability on Monday afternoons
Students at Finlandia University seeking assistance through a traumatic event are now able to get that service right on Finlandia’s campus as Dial Help’s Sexual Assault Service Coordinator Peggy Sullivan will be on campus each Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. Sullivan can be found in Mannerheim 124, near the Registrar’s Office.
“When individuals experience a traumatic event it can be very overwhelming and they may not have the support or know of [...]
Female students with at least a 3.0 GPA are invited to apply to live in the Servant Leadership House next school year. The Servant Leadership House is a unique living and learning community for female students who are committed to personal growth and servant leadership as a means of building a vibrant and caring community.
Those interested in staying in Finlandia Hall during the Thanksgiving break are invited to do so with no additional fees. However, they must sign up so staff knows who is in the building for safety and security reasons. Sign-up sheets can be found at the front RA office. Those interested in staying should sign up by the afternoon of Monday, November 21.
The café will be open as normal on Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday the café will [...]
There will be drop off bins at the Maki Library, the RA Station in Finlandia Hall and the second floor of the Jutila Center. The supplies needed are extensive:
Shampoo / Conditioner
Shower Gel
Paper Towels
Napkins
Toilet [...]
It was a beautiful summer day in August when Gary and Jean Terrio made it back to Finlandia’s campus. The five-hour drive from northern Minnesota took its wear, but the end product was well worth all of the pre-trip work and the installation that was about to happen for these proud alumni of the university that went by Suomi College when they were students.
“I have a passion for woodworking, and a passion for Finlandia University, an ELCA school of higher [...]
Finlandia University is a proud partner in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s event that is taking place in the Finnish American Heritage Center on September 10, starting at 10 a.m.
Along with Finlandia students and employees walking in the event, FinnU will be holding a raffle for a small Finlandia gift basket, graciously donated by North Wind Books, during student check-ins in Finlandia hall. Each ticket is $2, and a winner will be drawn on August 25 at 4 p.m. The winner will [...]
