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May 10, 2023

Finlandia honors legacy, Class of 2023 with final commencement and commendation ceremonies

Founded in 1896 as Suomi College, Finlandia University held its final spring commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 7, honoring 92 graduates in the Class of 2023. In March, the University announced the decision to dissolve the institution and not enroll students for the 2023-2024 academic year.

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President Timothy Pinnow congratulates student at FinnU’s Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony.

Delivering the welcome address was Board Trustee Stephen Nikander, whose great-grandfather founded the institution and whose grandfather served [...]

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May 3, 2023

Where to livestream Spring 2023 Commencement

On Sunday, May 7, Finlandia University held its Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony at 1:30 p.m. in Hirvonen Hall Auditorium. Whether rewatching from home, or on the go, here’s everything you need to know.

Web: Livestream at finlandia.edu

In case you missed it, an on-demand version is available below!

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Connected TV & Tablet: Livestream on YouTube

For those watching from home, find the comfort of viewing commencement directly from your connected TV or tablet by visiting Finlandia University’s YouTube Channel. Simply go to your [...]

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May 2, 2023

Everything you need to know about Graduation Week 2023

Finlandia University’s baccalaureate and commencement ceremonies will be held on Sunday, May 7. 

Here’s a complete run-down of when and where everything is happening during Graduation Week 2023.

Rehearsal

Commencement Rehearsal will be held on Friday, May 5 at 11:30 a.m., beginning in the Hirvonen Hall Gymnasium. 

Baccalaureate

On Sunday, May 7, all graduates are invited to Baccalaureate Worship at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Hancock at 10:30 a.m. This is a service of prayer and blessing, specifically for this graduating class. 

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April 25, 2023

Finals Week: Don’t miss out on Late Night Breakfast & Tutoring!

Finlandia’s most popular finals week tradition is happening this weekend: Late Night Breakfast & Tutoring!

Stop by on Sunday, April 30 for some last-minute help with studying and for your favorite breakfast fare served up by Finlandia’s faculty and staff. Happening from 7-10 p.m. at the Finlandia Hall Cafeteria! Show up, and get entered to win various prizes.

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April 24, 2023

Finlandia to host Service of Commendation Sunday, May 7

Finlandia University’s Spring 2023 Commencement Weekend will culminate on the evening of Sunday, May 7, with a Service of Commendation. The event will be held at 6:00 p.m. in Hirvonen Hall Auditorium.

All Finlandia students, staff, faculty, alumni, neighbors and friends of the University are invited to the service, with hospitality to follow.

“We will take time to hear stories of those who have been impacted by the 126 years of Finlandia, and share stories of our own – as we sing, [...]

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April 19, 2023

Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony to be held May 7 at Hirvonen Hall

Finlandia University’s Baccalaureate and Commencement activities for the Class of 2023 are scheduled for Sunday, May 7.

Exercises on graduation day will begin Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. with the Baccalaureate Worship Service at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Hancock. Finlandia University’s Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. in Hirvonen Hall Auditorium, with doors opening at 12:00 p.m. Immediately following commencement will be a reception for graduates and guests on Quincy Green. A livestream of the commencement [...]

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April 17, 2023

Academic Achievement Committee names 2023 Honors & Awards recipients

Finlandia’s Academic Achievement Committee hosted the university’s annual Honors & Awards Ceremony on Friday. Friends, faculty and staff gathered in Martha Wiljanen Hall at FinnU’s Finnish American Heritage Center to celebrate the students selected to receive honors and awards.

The Sisu Award is given to graduating students who have shown courage, fortitude and perseverance in overcoming hardship to achieve academic and personal success. Brandon Hale and Elijah Emmer were the two recipients of this year’s Sisu Award.

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April 4, 2023

Student PTA Club invites you to Massage by Donation April 11

The Finlandia University Student PTA Club will host its second annual Massage by Donation event on Tuesday, April 11. The event is an opportunity for PTA students to use their newly learned skills and raise money for a charitable cause. All proceeds from the fundraiser will be donated by the club, which has given generously to charitable programs such as Bay Cliff Health Camp, Shoes4Kids and Omega House over the past year.

Finlandia PTA instructor and student club advisor Sami Dowling [...]

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March 2, 2023

Finlandia University will not enroll students for the 2023-2024 academic year

On Thursday, March 2, Finlandia University’s Board of Trustees announced that Finlandia will not enroll students for the 2023-2024 academic year. The decision follows months of continuous efforts to find pathways for the University to continue its mission.

“I am deeply saddened to announce that due to a combination of demographic changes, with fewer high school graduates available, a steep decrease in interest in going to college among those graduates, and an unbearable debt load, Finlandia’s Board of Trustees met and [...]

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February 2, 2023

Menu released for Diversity Dinner Week

All are welcome February 6-10 at Finlandia Hall Café for Diversity Dinner Week 2023!

All week, Finlandia’s student body has been submitting dishes to be considered for one of FinnU’s most loved events, Diversity Dinner. After tallying the results, Dining Services is thrilled to announce this year’s menu.

2023 Diversity Dinner cuisine options will include:

Monday, Feb 6 – Puerto Rico – Pollo Guisado (Chicken Stew), Pernil (Roasted Pork), Red Beans & Rice, Chef’s Choice. The dessert will be Tres Leches Cake. Tuesday, Feb. [...]

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