Student Union OSAKO and the Mielenasiat tutuksi -project warmly welcome all Oamk’s students and staff to celebrate the Wellbeing Week!
This year, the week takes place on 11.-15.11. and includes a varied program at both the Linnanmaa and Kontinkangas campuses. Each day has its own theme related to wellbeing: Monday focuses on mental wellbeing, Tuesday on exercise and nature, Wednesday on community, Thursday on art and culture, and Friday on rest and recovery.
For the full programme, scroll below. All events are free of charge. By participating in any of the week’s events except for the Messi Morning Coffee, you can get an OSAKO x Mielenasiat tutuksi overall patch! A limited number of badges will be distributed by OSAKO members and project staff at each event, so ask us about the patches when you arrive.
(Please note that there might still be changes on the program!)
MONDAY 11.11.
Theme: Wellbeing of the mind
7:45-8:45 Morning coffee at Messi
During the week, there’ll be a happy hour on every morning at Campus Cafe Messi. During 7:45-8:45 you’ll get a free coffee or tea from Messi by showing a special Wellbeing week -coupon. You can get coupons from OSAKO’s and Mielenasiat tutuksi -programs representatives that are present at Messi during the Happy Hour.
09:00-10:00 Meaningful Monday – tools for navigating in everyday life, 7B215
The week starts in a meaningful way when we start it with breakfast and a chat together. You will find the space next to the campus cafe Messi.
12:00-12:30 Friend dogs visit at Pallopiha
Friend Dogs visited last spring’s Mental Health Week and it was such a big success, so we invited the dogs to visit us also for the Wellbeing Week! Friend Dogs is volunteer activity that uses dogs to bring joy and experiences to people who don’t have the opportunity to own a dog.
Dogs are available at the Oamk pallopiha at 12:00-12:30.
13:00-16:00 Walk in -therapy Pop Up, OSAKO’s kitchen and 5D211 & 5D213 -spaces
Walk in -therapy is Evangelical Lutheran Church’s anonymous and free counselling & help service for young people aged 16-29. For the Wellbeing Week, the we offer a pop-up format: you can come and try out the therapy without an appointment at a time convenient for you between 13:00 and 16:00 – just arrive to OSAKO’s kitchen.
You don’t have to belong to a church or discuss religious topics in your visit. You can choose the topic you want to discuss, and it will be respected.
TUESDAY 12.11.
Theme: Nature & exercise
7:45-8:45 Morning coffee at Messi + 10 min Morning Exercise by UniMove
During the week, there’ll be a happy hour on every morning at Campus Cafe Messi. During 7:45-8:45 you’ll get a free coffee or tea from Messi by showing a special Wellbeing week -coupon. You can get coupons from OSAKO’s and Mielenasiat tutuksi -programs representatives that are present at Messi during the Happy Hour. On Tuesday, there’ll also be a short Morning Exercise led by UniMove at 8:30-8:40.
11:30-12:30 Bingo at Kontinkangas
Christmas is coming sooner than you think, so the theme of this bingo is Christmas calendars! The bingo is provided by the educational workers of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Oulu, and from the location, you will also find stands of OSAKO and the Mielenasiat tutuksi -project.
10:00-12:30 Sports Corner by Unimove, Poiju
The UniMove’s Sports Corner offers for example sports advice and information about UniMove’s services.
15:00-16:00 Guided tour at University of Oulu’s Botanical Gardens
Welcome to visit the pyramids of Linnanmaa Botanical Garden with a guide! Guidance is also available in English. The tour is free of charge, but please register in advance (by 11.11. at 12 noon) via Kide.app.
17:00-18:30 Joy from Movement: Streching and body care led by wellbeing tutors, Galleria Å
OSAKO’s wellbeing tutors will lead an exercise session at Galleria Å, including body care and stretching.
ALL DAY LONG: UniMove your brain, boost your learning -orienteering
Organised by UniMove, this all-day self-guided orienteering activity takes place outdoors in the campus and Botanical Gardens. More information on the orienteering event coming later.
WEDNESDAY 13.11.
Theme: Community
7:45-8:45 Morning Coffee at Messi
During the week, there’ll be a happy hour on every morning at Campus Cafe Messi. During 7:45-8:45 you’ll get a free coffee or tea from Messi by showing a special Wellbeing week -coupon. You can get coupons from OSAKO’s and Mielenasiat tutuksi -programs representatives that are present at Messi during the Happy Hour.
11:00-14:00 Stand Together -fair at Poiju and 2.nd floor hallway
Oamk’s Stand Together -campaign supports student wellbeing and and brings together campus support functions. During the Stand Together Fair, you can learn more about them and collect stamps from the stands while doing it – for a full pass you can claim a Stand Together -overall patch!
The fair area also continues to the hallway on the second floor, where you can meet other Oulu-based organisations that support student well-being in various ways.
The fair will take place from 11am to 2pm. You are warmly welcomed!
16:00-19:00 Handcrafts Night led by wellbeing tutors, OSAKO’s kitchen
OSAKO’s Wellbeing Tutors have an handcrafts corner at OSAKO’s kitchen.
THURSDAY 14.11.
Theme: Arts & Culture
7:45-8:45 Morning Coffee at Messi
During the week, there’ll be a happy hour on every morning at Campus Cafe Messi. During 7:45-8:45 you’ll get a free coffee or tea from Messi by showing a special Wellbeing week -coupon. You can get coupons from OSAKO’s and Mielenasiat tutuksi -programs representatives that are present at Messi during the Happy Hour.
8:00-11:00 Pin Workshop at Messi
Looking for a relaxing break from your studies? Come and test the OSAKO’s pin machine at the Messi pin-making workshop! We provide the materials, you just show up and get to work.
13:45-14:15 Bingo at Messi
Christmas calendar bingo goes Messi! This time, you can play for Christmas calendars at Messi. The bingo is provided by the educational staff of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Oulu.
14:30-15:30 Artwalk at Linnanmaa Campus, start from Poiju
Stop for a moment and explore the art collection on the Linnanmaa campus! You’ll find interesting stories about the works and the artists. The art tour is led by Tiina Tolonen, starting from the front of the Poiju.
17:00-19:00 Board Games Night led by wellbeing tutors
OSAKO wellbeing tutors play board games at Galleria Å, with a special focus on role-playing.
FRIDAY 15.11.
Theme: Rest & Recovery
7:45-8:45 Morning Coffee at Messi
During the week, there’ll be a happy hour on every morning at Campus Cafe Messi. During 7:45-8:45 you’ll get a free coffee or tea from Messi by showing a special Wellbeing week -coupon. You can get coupons from OSAKO’s and Mielenasiat tutuksi -programs representatives that are present at Messi during the Happy Hour.
8:00-12:00 Colouring books & crosswords at Messi
Put your brain on off-mode for a while and come and colour some colouring books or fill in some crosswords at Messi! Crosswords, Sudoku and other activities are free to fill in at the Messi tables during 8-12, whenever it suits you.
12:00-14:00 Non-stop stretching led by physic therapy students
Oamk physiotherapy students are leading non-stop deep stretching exercises in the classroom next to Messi.
16:00-17:00 Guided body & mind excursion to the Botanic Gardens, led by Unimove
17:00-18:00 Guided body & mind excursion to the Botanic Gardens, led by Unimove
Need a moment to recover after a study week? Want peace of mind from nature?
Join us for a guided body & mind excursion to the Botanic Garden and its surroundings organized by UniMove and Lappis! During the tour, we engage in well-being exercises, stimulate different senses and enjoy the rejuvenating power of nature. At the end we enjoyed a warm drink by the campfire. Hiking is a leisurely walk, stopping to do exercises. Dress warmly for the weather (remember to wear a hat, gloves and good, water-repellent footwear).
Time: on Friday 15.11. Group 1: at 16-17 / Group 2: at 17-18 (Please be there five minutes before the event starts.)
Place: Botanical Garden (Kaitoväylä 5), meeting at the edge of the car park by the Botanical Garden’s gate.
Instructor: Minna Haurinen / Lappis
Registration: Binding registration by Tuesday 12.11. via this link https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/526ADD4F2FBCE252. Sign up for either group 1 or 2. The maximum number of participants in each group is 15.
For any enquiries, please send an email to sports@oulu.fi.
