Memories of 2022 Ceremonial Conferment

Starting the day with the Moment of reflection: Wisdom, life, love

Moment of reflection readers and musicians

Music, with Tove Jansson's quote on background

Singer Katja Kallio

Promovendi chatting before entering Kaleva hall

Honorary doctors (left to right): Juan Mosig, Luisa Coutinho and Antti-Pekka Jauho

Hats ready to be worn

Promovendi in line, taking pictures

The procession entering Kaleva hall, led by Provost Kristiina Mäkelä and Dean Kristiina Kruus

Polytech Orchestra

Polytech Choir

Dean Kristiina Kruus greeting the audience

The flame "Labor and Scientia", "Work and Science"

New doctor

New doctor

Conferrer Maarit Karppinen presenting the jubilee doctor diplomas

New doctors exiting Kaleva hall

Procession exiting Kaleva hall, led by Provost Kristiina Mäkelä and Dean Kristiina Kruus

Cheerful professors

Jubilee doctor celebrating with his wife

Honorary doctor Marjo Miettinen and her son

Cheers!

Conferred doctor celebrating with family

Evening reception

Evening elegance

Smiling couple

Dean Kristiina Kruus and Provost Kristiina Mäkelä

Guests waiting for the dinner

Cheers!

Honorary doctor Anjana Devi and her husband Harish Parala in traditional ceremonial dresses

Group of guests

Dinner table

Ushers, group picture

Master of ceremonies, professor Jaana Vapaavuori

Master of ceremonies, professor Michael Hummel

Professor Ari Sihvola leading the schnaps song

Dinner guests

Vegan appetizer coconut-cauliflower pannacotta

Dinner music with Threetop

Jubilee doctor Tuomo Suntola giving his speech

Honorary doctor Mårten Mickos giving his speech

Vegan dessert carrot cake crumble

New doctor Juho Heiska giving his speech

Provost Kristiina Mäkelä giving her response to the new doctor speech

Polytech Orchestra

Masters of ceremonies Michael Hummel and Jaana Vaapavuori leading the traditional polonaise

Traditional polonaise dance

Dancing the polonaise

Old ballroom dances

Traditional ballroom dances

Waltzing around