Find your inner chi at Yoga by Donation on Saturday, Jan. 21
This Saturday, Finlandia University’s Student PTA Club is hosting Yoga by Donation, an annual event to benefit Omega House. Find your inner chi, challenge your focus, and enjoy meditative and stretching techniques taught by Danielle Foertsch Newman, an instructor from
Heikinpäivä 2023 Festival Schedule
A Finnish-American Mid-Winter Festival Until February 14
Snowflake Challenge with Ginger Alberti |1:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Sew Cranky Heikinpäivä Snowflake Challenge project, for everyone, beginners too! Learn to quickly sew a pattern on a black felt square (with an antique hand crank sewing machine), which is then entered into the contest with cash and gift certificate prizes! $3 to enter. All ages. Winners in all skill levels. If bringing a group, or with general questions please call (818) 606-0065.
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Finlandia to host Finnish comedy sensation ISMO
Tickets on sale now
Finlandia University will host stand-up comedian ISMO on February 17 and 18 for two shows. Tickets are on sale now.
The widely acclaimed comedian and Youtuber was named 2014’s Funniest Person in the World in his U.S. debut at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood. ISMO has been called “the most insightful comic in Finland” and as a new resident in the United States, ISMO continues to be the ultimate observer. His uniquely observational comedy makes [...]
Voices on Vocation features alumni Ross Rinkinen (’04) and Travis Hanson (’08)
Take time this holiday season to reflect on vocation and meaning with the Seaton Center’s Voices on Vocation podcast!
Finlandia’s Seaton Center for Vocation & Career guides students through the discovery of self and meaning, bringing unison to both vocation and career. Voices on Vocation, produced by Dr. René Johnson and Emma Dorst of the Seaton Center, is a program that holds in-person discussions as well as podcast segments that share stories from Finlandia learning community members.
These stories [...]
TRIO, Tutoring and Learning Center to host Holiday Open House Dec. 8
Holiday Open House returns for all Finlandia students, faculty and staff!
Finlandia’s TRIO Student Support Services and Tutoring and Learning Center will host a Holiday Open House on December 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Events will take place in the TRIO Lounge in Nikander Hall, Room 12.
The open house will include food, games, crafts, and bunches of holiday cheer, with Terri Olsen, Natalie Anderson, and Veronica Horning coordinating festivities.
“Let’s take a moment for community [...]
Postponed: Student Senate to host Mock Rock on Oct. 26
This event has been postponed until the Spring semester.
Show us what you got at the annual Student Senate Mock Rock on Wednesday, October 26 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Get a group of friends, choose your favorite song, and sing your heart out at FinnU’s annual lip-syncing contest. Solo entries are welcome, too!
In an entertaining night of music, dance, creativity, and even costumes if you’d like, Mock Rock is all about getting together and having fun!
Prizes1st place – $150 2nd place [...]
Focusing on Mental Health Awareness Week, Oct. 2 – 8
Sabrina Loven-Gulick joins Finlandia Fridays this week to share news of an upcoming on-campus initiative, Mental Health Awareness Week, happening Sunday, October 2, through Saturday, October 8.
Loven-Gulick, a personal counselor and academic coach for Trio Student Support Services (SSS) at Finlandia University, kicks things off by sharing insight into a few TRIO SSS topics, such as eligibility, participation, and the types of things she does for her role.
“When you hear personal counseling, it’s therapy. It’s me being here for the [...]
Student Senate invites ideas for Mannerheim Central project
Student Senate President Allison Cooper visited Finlandia Fridays this week to talk about a few upcoming initiatives the group has planned, including the transformation of Mannerheim Central.
Cooper shared that on the next two upcoming Tuesdays, September 20 and September 27, Student Senate will be stationed outside Finlandia Hall Café from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to hear student opinions on what they would like to see done with the open space in Mannerheim Central.
“It’s important for students to give us [...]
Creating Community: Hilterbrand shares vision on Finlandia Fridays
Hilterbrand, joined by Riku F. Lion and members of the Lions Football Team at New Student Move-In Day 2022.
In this week’s episode of Finlandia Fridays, Director of Student Engagement and interim Residence Life Coordinator, Alex Hilterbrand, joins the show to talk about student engagement, upcoming campus events, and FinnU clubs and organizations.
“My goal is to create this real sense of community, this real sense of vibrancy, this real sense of identity here at Finlandia, and do that by [...]
FinnU Orientation & Check-In | Photo Gallery
Campus is filled with the buzz of school spirit as new and returning Lions arrived over the past few weeks. Check out some of our favorite moments from all of the activities!
Stay up to date! Subscribe to our event calendar Check out FinnTV Upcoming Events Thursday, September 1 1:00 PM – Women’s Soccer vs UW-River Falls 8:36 PM – MOVIES ON THE GREEN [...]