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SAMK celebrated the graduates last week. All students who graduated from SAMK in the academic year 2022–2023 were invited.

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SAMK Publiikki 7.6.2023

The ceremony began with speeches by Tiina Savola, Dean, Faculty of Health and Welfare, and Jari Multisilta, Managing Director, President. Maarika Iijolainen, Senior Lecturer and representative of the Thesis Competition jury, also gave a speech about the Osaaja Thesis Competition. The competition annually awards prizes to the best theses from the previous calendar year. Karla Suvanto had a graduation speech. She graduated from SAMK with a Bachelor of Business Administration.

Music was provided by Duo Erika and Pauliina.

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