SAMK celebrated the graduates – See the photo gallery

SAMK celebrated the graduates last week. All students who graduated from SAMK in the academic year 2023–2024 were invited.

Ryhmä valmistuvia opiskelijoita seisoo lavalla SAMK-screenin edessä.

Programme:

Welcome
Jari Iisakkala,Dean, Faculty of Service Business

President’s speech
President, CEO Jari Multisilta

Speech from the business world
Matti Kiuru, CEO, Länsi-Suomen Osuuspankki

Music – Duo Erika & Pauliina: A Million dreams
Music – Duo Erika & Pauliina: No Rules

Thesis competition
Timo Suvela, Lecturer, Technology
Representative of the thesis competition jury

Music – Duo Erika & Pauliina: Mitä näil korteil saa?

Graduate’s speech
Pasi Mäkinen, Electrical and Automation Engineering student

Music – Duo Erika & Pauliina: Ylivoimainen

Suvivirsi

Coffee and tea

Host of the event Heikki Haaparanta, Dean, Technology

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