Anniversary week 15.-23.2.2025
The Anniversary Week of Annos will take place during Week 8. Throughout the week, the OYY service point will provide guidance on anniversary etiquette, such as folding cognac ears and corsages. The service point will also sell student union ribbons, which all OYY members can wear during Annos 65 anniversary events and other occasions where the dress code is academic honors.
Monday, February 17 – Make your own reflector at FabLab!
A guided reflector workshop with free materials at Linnanmaa FabLab. You can make your own Annos 65 reflector. The workshop takes about 15 minutes. Just show up at the FabLab between 10:00 and 13:30!
Tuesday, February 18 – Movie Night & Art Tour
A movie night will be organized in collaboration with the Movie theater Star. The student screening of Captain America: Brave New World will start at 18:30 at Star Cinema, Kalliotie 6, 90500 Oulu. The student ticket price is six euros (€6) at the door.
The guided art tour will begin at 14:00 from the Pegasus lobby at the Linnanmaa campus, near the library door. The tour lasts just under two hours, during which participants will explore the Linnanmaa campus art collection. The first 15 attendees can join.
Wednesday, February 19 – Distribution of OYY’s Third Class medals at Kontinkangas campus, Open House at the Oulu University Innovation Centre & Another Art Tour
We will honor our student activists with OYY’s third class medals. The ceremony will take place at the Kieppi lobby on the Kontinkangas campus, starting at 12:00. There will be cake served to medal recipients and the public. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy cake and the atmosphere!
The Oulu University Innovation Centre will open its doors in honor of the student union’s anniversary week and also invite other student entrepreneurs from the Oulu area. The event is a great opportunity to learn about the innovation centre’s activities, discuss business ideas, and hear more about the Proof of Concept funding (up to €5,000) offered by the centre. Additionally, attendees will get insights into what exciting events are happening in Oulu in the coming months. Come and explore, enjoy coffee or tea, and other refreshments. The innovation centre will also have its glowing and reflective overall badges available! The event will be held at 12:00 at the Innovation Centre’s Living Room, Linnanmaa campus (YT101, next to the Engineering lobby).
Innovation Centre Open House Details
The guided art tour will begin at 14:00 from the Pegasus lobby at the Linnanmaa campus, near the library door. The tour lasts just under two hours, during which participants will explore the Linnanmaa campus art collection. The first 15 attendees can join.
Thursday, February 20 – Launch of the Advocacy Committee
The Advocacy Committee will address current topics related to student advocacy. This event will be held in the evening at the Linnanmaa campus and is open to anyone interested in student advocacy.
Friday, February 21 – Distribution of Third Class medals at Linnanmaa campus
We will continue to honor our student activists with OYY’s third class medals. The ceremony will take place at the green coat racks on the Linnanmaa campus, starting at 12:00. There will be cake served to medal recipients and the public. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy cake and the atmosphere!
Saturday, February 22 – Annos 65 Anniversary Celebration – Purchase your dinner ticket by Friday, February 14, at 12:00!
The Annos Anniversary Celebration will take place at Julinia Garden on Saturday evening. Before the evening event, a cocktail reception will be held at Julinia, where greetings to OYY will be received. The evening event will feature performances, speeches, award ceremonies, and a three-course dinner. The celebration will conclude with after-party festivities at Toppila Klub. Dinner tickets for the Annos Anniversary can be purchased via Kide.app.
Sunday, February 23 – Anniversary Breakfast
An open buffet-style anniversary breakfast will be held at Rauhala. Anyone is welcome to join, even if not attending the Annos 65 anniversary celebration. Dinner tickets for the Annos herring breakfast can be purchased via Kide.app.