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Mikkeli campus alumni celebrate the 35th anniversary of the International Business programme

More than 200 alumni of the BBA/BScBA programme attended the ceremony at the School of Business in Otaniemi.
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Happy reunions in the lobby of the School of Business

On Friday, April 12th, 2024, we celebrated the 35th anniversary of the Bachelor's Programme in International Business (Mikkeli campus) at the School of Business. More than 200 alumni gathered at the Otaniemi campus for a fun evening of celebration, filled with the lively Mikkeli Spirit.

Joan Löfgren
Joan Löfgren

The celebration kicked off with a guided tour of Kauppis' impressive facilities. Then, Dean Timo Korkeamäki, International Business Programme Director Joan Löfgren, and Jonna Söderholm, Head of External Relations at the School of Business, welcomed everyone with greetings. The staff from the Mikkeli campus also shared some nostalgic memories with the happy attendees!

After the heartfelt speeches and warm embraces, the alumni enjoyed a tasty dinner, catching up with old friends and meeting new ones. DJ Michael Hamm spun some records, and everyone danced the night away.

It was a fantastic evening filled with the amazing Mikkeli Spirit. The alumni agreed that their time in Mikkeli had given them a lot, especially lifelong friendships!

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Alumni coordinator Helmi Nuortimo presented the facilities of the School of Business
Mikkelin alumneja, 12.4.2024
Alumni in the Mikkeli Spirit in front of the Donors’ Wall
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International Business programme 's Manager of Academic Affairs Mari Syväoja and a toast to the 35-year-old Bachelor's programme
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International Business programme staff: marketing coordinator Ellen Kuitunen (left), exchange coordinator Annamari Vahvaselkä, campus coordinator Marika Saarikoski and Mari Syväoja
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Dinner was served from a buffet
Mikkelin alumneja, 12.4.2024
The Donors’ Wall behind the alumni displayed 'BScBA' spelled out with white beads, aligning with the theme of the celebration

Photos: Mika Levälampi

The Bachelor’s Program in International Business celebrates its 30th anniversary this year

The BBA Program was the first English-taught bachelor's degree program in the School of Business.

Read more about the history of the programme
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