Compassion doesn’t require much. Being emotionally present and mindfully encountering others are enough. Even small things matter, and they can do a lot of good. How can you promote well-being in everyday life? Here [...]
April will be full of events in Xamk. At the beginning of the month, around Student's Mental Health day, there will be several activities to improve communality and student wellbeing in Xamk. The highlight [...]
Introducing Kaakko's new intern Elisa Croze. Elisa's internship at Mikkeli campus started at the end of March. Hi! My name is Elisa. I am from Mikkeli Campus, studying business. I am 19 years old, [...]
Mikael Viskari (pictured left) Hello everyone! My name is Mikael Viskari and I'm a second year community educator student in Xamk. For me, this is the first longer internship in Kaakko. My working partner [...]
Last weekend our board and staff went for a weekend retreat to get to know each other face to face, to improve our working relationships and plan for our year. We also met our [...]
This week we join the national Week Against Racism campaign. Monday 21st is UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The week is designed to promote equality and emphasize the responsibility of [...]
What? KAL aka knit along starts on Tuesday March 15th. A new part of the sock will be shared every week in the Teams channel Wellbeing for Xamkees! At Mikkeli campus you can get [...]
Iida Pilli-Sihvola has been selected as Student Union Kaakko's new advocacy specialist! Iida started on 23 February 2022. In Kaakko Iida takes over the development and implementation of advocacy and influencing work. Advocacy specialist [...]
As the situation in the world becomes more troubling, it is important to remember that you should not be left alone with your own thoughts and concerns. Remember that student support services are also [...]
In February, we will celebrate Wellbeing February in Xamk. We welcome all xamkees to perform wellbeing related tasks during February. Everyone who completes at least ten tasks will receive an overall badge. You can find the assignments [...]