Opening ceremony of the University on 4 September

The opening ceremony will take place in Lecture Theatre D 10 in the Main Building on Thursday 4 September starting at 12.00.

The ceremonial procession will form up in advance in the lower foyer.

All students and members of the University personnel are welcome to attend the Opening Ceremony. All members of the personnel may participate in the procession, including those on fixed term contracts.

Programme

The Procession

Music
JPP
- Lundgrenin valssi (trad)
- Tomahuta (Arto Järvelä)
- Vanha paimensoitto (trad)

Inaugural address by Rector Krista Varantola

Speech on behalf of the student body
Ms. Anna-Mari Huhtinen, chair of the board of the Student Union

Speech on behalf of the University personnel
Dr. Jorma Joutsenlahti

Presentation of stipends
University of Tampere Foundation
City of Tampere

Music
JPP
Hale-Bopp (Mauno Järvelä & Timo Alakotila)

National Anthem

Refreshments

Further information on the Opening Ceremony and participation in the procession available at sihteerit.hallinto@uta.fi or by telephone (6203).