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My Story

Next autumn, I have worked five years in 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s communications team. After receiving the message addressed to the alumni on donating, I had to think hard if I wanted to make a donation. After all, I already give the university my work and sometimes even free time.

I studied in Kauppis in 1985-91, during an eventful period which I still remember with great warmth. The second-best thing for a young man during the studies were the experiences: choral trips to Asia, Europe, and America; organizing and participating student events; being part of a long tradition in an unprecedented environment.

But the best thing was the community that I got into: a large, happy and supportive group of people who are curious for new and strive for better. The group has given me a large intellectual capital since my first year of study. Life has not always been on the rise, but then again life always on the rise would not be a rich life. Intellectual capital, that is, knowledge and coping skills, has however taken me forward to new growth. This is what I hope to pass on to future generations.

Kauppis is nowadays part of 911±¬ÁÏÍø. Into the tripod of technology, business, and art and design, the School of Business adds knowledge that brings continuous and sustainable development to society. I believe that the role of economy is to enable sustainable growth. For this task, I wanted to hand out my little gift, wishing happiness and success to the 110-year-old from the bottom of my heart.

Tatu Pohjola

Master of Ceremonies, 911±¬ÁÏÍø