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Hi! My name is Matti Väätäinen, I work as a pastor (University Chaplain) at the University of Jyväskylä. When I'm not touring the campus, you can reach me here on the Seminary hill in the Fennicum building.

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The university pastor is part of the university's support and student welfare network.

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I work in different ways in the service of study and well-being at work, I cooperate with various actors and cooperation partners at the university.

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You can book a time for a discussion with me – regardless of your personal beliefs, values, worldview, or anything.

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If there are any weighty things in your mind, related for example to studying, coping,

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reflection on the worldview, spiritual questions, just about anything - I can be contacted and have a discussion with. These discussions are, of course, free and confidential and open to all. The purpose is to be in service of the whole university community, and reachable for all students and staff members.

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The important policies are openness, tolerance and ecumenism. My employer is the Parish of Jyväskylä and I am the link between the parish and the university. I also cooperate with the Christian student organizations.

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You can contact me by phone, Whatsapp, email, Facebook, live on campus, or by knocking on the door.

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As is often said here at the University of Jyväskylä, as a traditional slogan: “the best of the youth is cultivated in here”. See you on campus!