Students

Opinion: The Aalto University is trilingual, and Swedish is one of the three
Seal of Approval awards to Kvantti, Aalto Space and Eero Eloranta
Introductory offer to the à la carte of Restaurant Metso
A better campus, Lisbon style
City Bikes are coming to Espoo on the 2nd of May
Otaniemi junk bike collection – remember to remove the bracelet from your bicycle!
AYY 8th Annual Ball on the 19th of May 2018 – sign up by May 3rd

Meet&Mingle @ Tieto 9.5.

M.Y. Fest 5.5.
“Juhlaa & Jäähyväisiä” – Otaniemi Chapel Choir 40 year celebratory concert on the 10th of May
Miserere church concert on the 22nd of May – Music from the depths of the soul

Declaration of the Wappu Rowdiness on the 30^th of April
Village cleanup on the 5th of May
Discussion event on the 7th of May: Portuguese drug legislation to Finland?
Flower Day on the 13th of May
Precentor Committee singing sauna: Mild songs on 14th of May
Aalto Friday Night Live at A Grid on the 18th of May
Weception Festival: Party and Co-Create Global Impact 18.–9.5.
The International Spring Event 23.5.

WELL-BEING

Surunauha ry event for people who have lost a loved one to suicide on the 5th of May

http://www.polyteknikkojenkuoro.fi/konsertit/miserere/

Recruitment advertisement: Supervisors for the Aalto entrance exams

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Opinion: The Aalto University is trilingual, and Swedish is one of the three

The Aalto University Student Union and Teknologföreningen are worried about the position of Swedish-speaking students in the Aalto University. Swedish is one of the three Aalto languages, but according to the feedback gathered, Swedish-speaking students encounter difficulties and challenges in both teaching and services.

Read the AYY and TF joint opinion: /en/blog/2018/04/25/opinion-swedish-is-one-of-aalto-universitys-three-languages/

2. Seal of Approval awards to Kvantti, Aalto Space and Eero Eloranta

The Aalto University Student Union awarded benefactors of the Aalto community at the Opintoasiainsitsit party (Learning Services sitsit) with Seals of Approval. The award was given to the Physics guild magazine Kvantti and the Aalto Space project. In addition, vice rector Eero Eloranta was awarded with a special seal.

A Seal of Approval can be awarded to practices at the Aalto University that the students deem good. The award has been handed out since 2015.

3. Introductory offer to the à la carte of Restaurant Metso

The Dipoli restaurant Metso has a new à la carte list. As an introductory offer, the restaurant offers AYY members (and one avec) a -20% discount on à la carte dishes every day between 15:00 and 22:00 during May.

The discount can be redeemed by presenting your student card. Table reservations: myyntipalvelu.dipoli@fazer.com

Welcome!

4. A better campus, Lisbon style

Secretary General Niko Ferm of the Aalto University Student Union went to Lisbon and was inspired by the local architecture. Could innovations used in Portuguese city planning be useful in Otaniemi?

Read Niko’s thoughts on campus development from the AYY blog: /blogi/2018/04/30/a-better-campus-lisbon-style/?lang=en

5. City Bikes are coming to Espoo on the 2nd of May

Espoo is bringing several city bike stations to Otaniemi and the surrounding areas on Wednesday, the 2nd of May.

Check out the HSL web pages for the map and the station locations: https://kaupunkipyorat.hsl.fi/fi/stations

6. Otaniemi junk bike collection – remember to remove the bracelet from your bicycle!

During the Otaniemi junk bike collection, we’ll be collecting abandoned bikes in the Otaniemi area from properties owned by AYY, Hoas and ACRE.

All bikes will be marked with a colorful bracelet between the 6th and 8th of April. All bikes that still have the bracelet intact will be collected during May. So remember to remove the bracelet from your bike as soon as possible! Please also tell your friends and roommates who aren’t in Otaniemi during the collection period to make sure the bracelet is removed from their bicycle. Is your friend on an exchange? Help them out!

All collected bikes that are in good condition will be sold in September. Then is your chance to buy yourself a working bicycle at an affordable price.

More information: /en/student-union/volunteering/sections/campus-section/collecting-of-abandoned-bicycles/

7. AYY 8th Annual Ball on the 19th of May 2018

The 8th Annual Ball of the Aalto University Student Union takes place on the 19th of May 2018. We welcome all members to participate in the celebrations.

This year, the party will kick off with a cocktail party at Saha, Konemiehentie 1 at 15:00. The celebration dinner will be held at restaurant Koskenranta, located at Helsinki, starting at 18:00. The dinner will consist of a three-course meal and excellent program. The afterparty locations will be announced later.

The cost of the Annual Ball is 80€ for members of AYY and 100€ for others.

Read more: https://www.vuosijuhlat.fi/

Dress code at the party will be white tie with academic honours.

Herring brunch: https://www.facebook.com/events/1913266775412681/

WORKING LIFE

8. Meet&Mingle @ Tieto 9.5.

Welcome to network, eat, drink and hear how AI can be utilized in the healthcare industry.

Sign up to the Meet&Mingle @ Tieto via the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfff7JWXFduNITeIHHEtFC3o3MMbJ0LfiqI6s-gZfAjHyEJLw/viewform

WHAT:

Networking + Drinks & Food
Welcome to Tieto
How we utilize AI in the healthcare industry, Matti Ristimäki, Head of Datadriven Health
Activation workshop
Networking

WHEN: May 9th at 17:00
WHERE: Tieto Keilalahti Campus, Keilalahdentie 2, Espoo

Welcome!

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

9. M.Y. Fest 5.5.

M.Y. Fest is an experimental free event where the audience is given the opportunity to enjoy culture in a diverse way. M.Y Fest provides participants with a platform to participate, do, see and experience!

The evening party that is part of the event is produced by the Vantaa-based city culture association Kaupungin Kaiku ry. The grand office hall of the Colosseum will be transformed into a dance stage, disco and techno cave from 22:00 to 04:00.

The Tilapioneerit course, the producer of the event, brings together a group of about 30 students of the Helsinki and Aalto universities into a cross-disciplinary workgroup to innovate events for the future in Myyrmäki, Vantaa.

WHAT: M.Y Fest
WHERE: Rajatorpantie 8 (Colosseum), Myyrmäki, Vantaa
WHEN: 5^th of May from 11:00 to 18:00, evening club from 20:00 to 04:00.

The venue is accessible.

More information and the program can be found at the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2022366014695046/

P.S. We are in need of volunteers with a security steward license for the event. We offer meals and a work certificate for the day. Other volunteers are also welcome to join the production. Contact Kaisa at: kaisa.elovaara@helsinki.fi or 050 303 6199

10. “Juhlaa & Jäähyväisiä” – Otaniemi Chapel Choir 40 year celebratory concert on the 10th of May

A mixed choir of students and young adults has gathered every Thursday for 40 years at the Otakappeli on the Otaniemi campus. The choir was established by Ristin Kilta in 1978.

We are celebrating this by hosting a concert with a festival choir. The choir includes chapel choir members from all decades, and the program will include both devout tunes and awesome grooves. There will also be a band; the CCCP (Chapel Choir Combo Project)! The audience can also participate in the singing.

In addition to the celebrations, the second theme of the concert is goodbyes, because the Otaniemi Chapel Choir is ending its activities with the current name and concept this spring.

Concert on the 10^th of May at 14:00, Otaniemi Chapel, Jämeräntaival 8.

Free entry.

More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/328215031003697 and http://www.kappelikuoro.net or johtaja@kappelikuoro.net

11. Miserere church concert on the 22nd of May – Music from the depths of the soul

Mountains of exams getting you down? Would like to think about something completely different for a moment?

Come take a breather and calm down before the end of the academic year at the Polytech Choir’s Miserere concert at the Lauttasaari Church on the 22nd of May at 19:00. Listen to musical contrasts from the Renaissance to the modernism of the 1980s and take in the ambience of traveling from the darkness of the soul towards the light.

Tickets for students 10€ at the Polytech Choir’s ticket shop or at lippu.fi. 15€ at the door.

EVENTS

12. Declaration of the Wappu Rowdiness on the 30^th of April

The time has come to declare the Wappu Rowdiness with the ceremonial help of the Kilo police!

You are warmly welcome to launch the celebrations of the Wappu Eve in the traditional way in the front of Servin mökki at noon. The festivities kick off with the spectacular jazz band Polirytmi at 12:15 PM. The show is followed by an award ceremony where several winners of various Wappu competitions are declared, accompanied by Retuperä WBK’s dance rhythms.

Come experience the Wappu Rowdiness in the sunny Teekkari Village and bring your friends with you, too!

WHAT: Declaration of the Wappu Rowdiness
WHERE: The roof of Smökki (Jämeräntaival 4), Otaniemi
WHEN: Mon 30th of April at 12 PM
FOR WHOM: For all those who are rowdy with Wappu
PRICE: Free

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/869146986627370/

13. Village cleanup on the 5th of May

Did you end up littering during Wappu? Join us for the Otaniemi village cleanup, organized on the 5th of May 2018, starting at 14:00.

The cleanup will focus on tidying the Otaniemi environs after the effects of Wappu. Trash is collected in teams from the campus and the yards of tenements, beautifying the village together.

At the end of the cleanup, the Rantasauna is warmed up to provide some relaxation for the exhilarated cleanup crew, starting at 18:00. In addition to the sauna, there are also refreshments served.

WHAT: Village cleanup
WHERE: Otaniemi, sauna afterwards at Rantsu
WHEN: Saturday, the 5th of May at 14:00, sauna at 18:00.
WHO: To all residents of Otaniemi
PRICE: Free

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/163293011045218/

14. Discussion event on the 7th of May: Portuguese drug legislation to Finland?

Is the current Finnish legislation on narcotic substances adequate? Is it useful for the society as well as for drug users? Can the legislation be improved?

Kokoomusteekkarit have prepared a proposition for the Kokoomus (National Coalition Party) party conference, which aims to find out whether the Portuguese legislation on drugs could be applied in Finland. THL research professor Pekka Hakkarainen will participate in and open the discussion event. Other participants to be revealed later.

The event is open for everyone.

Event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/213984479187496/

Place: Aalto Design Factory, Betonimiehenkuja 5
Time: Monday, the 7th of May from 18:00 to 20:00

15. Flower Day on the 13th of May

The AYY Campus Section warmly welcomes you to celebrate the traditional festivities of Flower Day (Flooran Päivä), coinciding with the 66th birthday of the Teekkari village, on Sunday, May 13th.

This year, the event will take place in the heart of the village at Servin Mökki, starting at 18:00. You can enjoy delicious snacks and the spring-themed program. The highlight of the evening is the festive ceremony where the Flower Day message is handed over.

More information on the program and timetable to be announced later.

WHAT: Flower Day
WHERE: Smökki, Otaniemi
WHEN: Sunday, 13th of May at 18:00
PRICE: Free

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/768441560027114/

16. Precentor Committee singing sauna: Mild songs on 14th of May

Feel like some sauna and singing on the 14th of May from 18:00 onwards? The Precentor Committee (Lukkaritoimikunta) invites students to sing and nourish their souls with sauna, the hot tub and hearty song after recuperating from Wappu.

The theme of the evening are songs devoted to lighter and mild drinks, and they will be used to delve into the essential questions: How many drinks have a song to their name? Is it more fun to sing in the sauna or the hot tub? What is Juha Mieto’s favorite mild (FIN: mieto) song?

17. Aalto Friday Night Live at A Grid on the 18th of May

The first ever Aalto Friday Night Live is research brought to life!

What is “sisu”? Get answers from a cyber security connoisseur, a sustainability expert, a decision optimizer, and a satellite professor. Add to this: a live band, a visual artist, a magnetic host, and snacks & drinks.

There will be no recordings. To see it, you have to be there.

Speakers: Jarno Limnéll, Idil Gaziulusoy, Eeva Vilkkumaa and Jaan Praks

18th May, 18:00–21:00 (showtime 19–20:30) at A Grid

The event is in English.

https://www.facebook.com/events/905761286269863/

18. Weception Festival: Party and Co-Create Global Impact 18.–9.5.

Are you interested in solving global challenges? Do you want to join an entrepreneurial team or international project? You may do all of those while partying and eating good food with us!

Weception Festival 2018 is the coolest co-creation event that combines global impact, entrepreneurship, self-development and PARTY! We will work around the topics of Nigeria, Finland and Eating this year. Come join to meet a group of like-minded people and start co-creating opportunities.

WHAT: Weception Festival
WHEN: 18th-19th May (Fri-Sat), 2018
WHERE: Open Innovation House (Maarintie 6, 02150 Espoo)
WHO: Everyone (16+ and older)
COST: Free! Includes meals, drinks, parties and Aalto school credits or participation certificate*
(*coordinated with the Creative Sustainability programme, restrictions apply)

# Sign-up at: https://goo.gl/forms/Bg2HuoOiXAytE3A82 (Limited tickets, first come first served)
# Line-up and info: https://weception.org
# WE NEED VOLUNTEERS. Join our team for a unique experience of co-creation. There is an opportunity to earn school credits.

19. The International Spring Event 23.5.

Come and meet new people, get inspired and enjoy delicious food at TEK’s (Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland) International Spring Event.

The theme of the event is well-being and work-life-balance. As the keynote speaker, we have the former U.S. ambassador to Finland, Bruce Oreck.

The event is targeted for international members of TEK and Suomen Ekonomit.

TEK member, sign up here: https://www.lyyti.fi/reg/International_Spring_Event_1908
More information: https://www.tek.fi/en/membership/international-spring-event

WELL-BEING

20. Surunauha ry event for people who have lost a loved one to suicide on the 5th of May

Support association Surunauha ry organizes a free-of-charge, English, supporting and information relaying event to people who have lost a loved one to suicide on the 5th of May starting at 13:00 at the Stoa clubroom in Itäkeskus.

The event is open to everyone who has lost a loved one to suicide or who is interested in the activities that Surunauha ry organizes. There will be experts on the topic present, and you can participate by sharing experiences or just by listening.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/surunauha/posts/1597384223707269
More Information: https://surunauha.net/en-sv/

OTHERS

21. Recruitment advertisement: Supervisors for the Aalto entrance exams

Business & Economics and DIA (Diploma Engineer and Architect) exams are in need of supervisors during the dates between 21st of May and 7th of June. The supervisors will be trained, and priority will be given to students who can participate in the training.

Signup is now open and ends on the 13^th of May at 23:59: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/2AAD464B8025C89A

Business & Economics exams:

Time and place: Otaniemi, Wednesday, 6^th of June 2018, from 12:00 to 15:00.
Working hours: from about 10.30 to 16.30
Wage: 16 €/hour
Supervisor training: Thursday, 31^st of May from 15:00 to 16:00 at the U4 lecture hall (Otakaari 1, U wing)

Priority given to students who are studying a degree at the Aalto School of Business and Economics.

DIA (Diploma Engineer and Architect) exams:

Time and place: Otaniemi, between 21st of May and 7^th of June as follows:

A Mathematics: Mon 21^st of May from 13:00 to 16:00
Social Sciences: Tue 29^th of May from 9:00 to 12:00
Mathematics: Tue 29^th of May from 14:00 to 17:00
Chemistry: Wed 30^th of May from 9:00 to 12:00
Physics: Wed 30^th of May from 14:00 to 18:00
Natural Sciences: Thu 7^th of June from 13:00 to 16:00

Working hours: starts about 30 minutes before the exam, and ends about 30 minutes after the exam ends. Wage: 60 €/3 h exam, 75 €/4 h exam
Supervisor training: Wednesday, 16^th of May from 10:00 to 11:30 at the D hall (Otakaari 1)

The individuals chosen will receive a confirmation email.

More information: hakijapalvelut@aalto.fi or 02944 29290

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This is the Aalto University Student Union weekly newsletter 18/2018. You can find news concerning AYY, its associations and sections in this newsletter, in addition to other useful information.

If you want your own piece to be a part of the weekly newsletter, send it in its finalized form to tiedotteet@ayy.fi by Thursday 10:00 if you want it out the following week. The recommended length of the text is 500 characters and the maximum length is 1 000 characters.

The association information can be found in the association newsletter. Read it at: /en/associations/association-newsletter

23.4.2018

Weekly Newsletter 17/2018

Weekly Newsletter Leave a comment

Spring is coming, only one week to Wappu – life is looking good! This newsletter contains some more tips for Wappu events (also remember wappu.fi) and other spring activities. How does a virtual reality meeting or a Humans vs Zombies battle sound like?

Have a cheerful week!

Week 17

23.4. Teekkarispeksi 2018: Hurma /blog/events/teekkarispeksi-2018-hurma-5/
23.4. Beer Croquet /blog/events/kaljakroketti/
25.4. Ristin kilta: Hanna Lindberg — God loves – but whom? /blog/events/ristin-kilta-hanna-lindberg-jumala-rakastaa-mutta-keta/
26.4. Last Night a VJ Saved My Life /blog/events/last-night-a-vj-saved-my-life/
27.4. Taikausko /blog/events/taikausko/

Week 18

30.4. Declaration of the Wappu Rowdiness /blog/events/wappuriehan-julistus-2/
2.5. Ristin kilta: Wappu Afterski /blog/events/ristin-kilta-wapun-afterski/
3.5. Spring bicycle maintenance /blog/events/fillarin-kevathuolto-2/
5.5. Village cleanup /blog/events/kylan-talkoot/

Blog: Social change starts with Aalto
AYY has a new Real Estate Specialist
Meet&Mingle @ Tieto 9.5.
AYY 8th Annual Ball on the 19th of May 2018

Raflateam – have a different kind of night out at a restaurant

Female Choir KYN’s auditions on the 8th of May

Beer ‘n’ Bible at restaurant Fat Lizard on the 25th of April
Discussion event with the UN Youth Envoy on the 26th of April
Declaration of the Wappu Rowdiness on the 30^th of April
Wiinaton Wappu on the 30th of April
Dipoli’s Wappu on the 30^th of April
May XR Encounters on the 4th of May
Village cleanup on the 5th of May
Flower Day on the 13th of May
Open Data & Innovation Day 15.5.

SPORTS AND CAMPING

Human vs Zombies Otaniemi 10th–12th May

Apply for a gardening plot in Ossinlampi by the 27^th of April and join the Board of the Urban Gardening association
Master’s student: are you interested in mentoring?

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Blog: Social change starts with Aalto

“Aalto graduates have a unique opportunity to change the society.”

Aalto University Student Union’s Advocacy and Communications Manager Heikki Isotalo talks in the AYY blog about the opportunities that Aalto people have in changing the world and the Student Union’s policy paper work as a tool for change.

Read the blog post here: /blogi/2018/04/23/social-change-starts-with-aalto/?lang=en

2. AYY has a new Real Estate Specialist

AYY’s new Real Estate Specialist Heidi Dufva started her work at the Central Office at the start of April.

Read more about Heidi and what the Real Estate Specialist does for the students: /en/blog/2018/04/23/presenting-ayys-new-real-estate-specialist/

3. Meet&Mingle @ Tieto 9.5.

Welcome to network, eat, drink and hear how AI can be utilized in the healthcare industry.

Sign up to the Meet&Mingle @ Tieto via the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfff7JWXFduNITeIHHEtFC3o3MMbJ0LfiqI6s-gZfAjHyEJLw/viewform

WHAT:

Networking + Drinks & Food
Welcome to Tieto
How we utilize AI in the healthcare industry, Matti Ristimäki, Head of Datadriven Health
Activation workshop
Networking

WHEN: May 9th at 17:00
WHERE: Tieto Keilalahti Campus, Keilalahdentie 2, Espoo

Welcome!

4. AYY 8th Annual Ball on the 19th of May 2018

The 8th Annual Ball of the Aalto University Student Union takes place on the 19th of May 2018. We welcome all members to participate in the celebrations.

The cost of the Annual Ball is 80€ for members of AYY and 100€ for others.

Read more: https://www.vuosijuhlat.fi/

Dress code at the party will be white tie with academic honours.

Herring brunch: https://www.facebook.com/events/1913266775412681/

WORKING LIFE

5. Raflateam – have a different kind of night out at a restaurant

Working at a restaurant is much more than carrying plates and pouring beer. It’s about customer service, teamwork and an energetic and good atmosphere. The most delicious part is that working in the restaurant business gives you the opportunity to learn about the latest trends going on in the culinary world, as well as about the proper etiquette and the most fashionable drinks, while earning some extra income during your studies.

Now you can join our team even without any previous experience: Raflateam will train you for the job! We are organizing three three-day training sessions in April–May.

Read more about Raflateam: https://bit.ly/2J4mrzS

What makes a restaurant experience memorable? We are offering one lucky person a different kind of night at a restaurant for two, this time as a customer (value 80€).

Everyone who has liked and commented on the campaign posts on AYY’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ylioppilaskunta/posts/10157555998331151) by the 30^th of April will be included in the lottery.

The lottery is organized by Raflateam / Opteam Yhtiöt Oy. Facebook is not involved in the lottery.

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

6. Female Choir KYN’s auditions on the 8th of May

Do you want to sing in one the world’s best female choirs? Come to KYN’s auditions!

KYN is one of the leading female choirs in Finland and in the world. KYN’s list of merits for 2017 includes a Grand Prix victory and a special prize for an exceptional stage performance in Berlin, being ranked as the sixth best female choir in the world, and being selected as the Choir for the Year.

KYN is made up of women of different ages and in different fields of study, brought together by their love for choral music. We take our hobby seriously and professionally, and the choir is a way of life for us. If you feel the same, you may very well become a member of KYN!

– The auditions will be held on Tuesday, the 8th of May 2018 between 17:30 and 21:00 at the Aalto University School of Business.
– Read more about what KYN offers to its singers and what KYN expects from the singers, and sign up by the 3rd of May at http://bit.ly/KYNkoelaulut
– You can contact us at koelaulut@kyn.fi

You can also find us on
Instragram www.instagram.com/kynchoir
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/7ydjBhZ4e49YDb174QyC3u?si=7_Z8epnwRr-Nuq-fT71Y4w
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/KYN1981

EVENTS

7. Beer ‘n’ Bible at restaurant Fat Lizard on the 25th of April

“When I preach, I preach so that even a 7-year-old child can understand it. But when me and Master Melanchthon drink beer in the cellar and talk about theology, even God up in Heaven is astonished by our learning.”- Martin Luther (1483-1546)

Join the discussion, learn new things and get to know to new people! We are hosting an easily accessible Bible circle for students and young adults at the Fat Lizard restaurant in Otaniemi on Wednesday, the 25^th of April at 17:30.

The restaurant is located a stone’s throw from the Aalto University metro station, and it is easy to find and serves food and drink.

The masterminds behind the Bible circle are lovers of beer and the Bible from Tapiola, Stina and Ilmar Metsalo. The Aalto chaplains and the Tapiola parish are also involved.

More information from Aalto chaplain Marjut Mulari: marjut.mulari@evl.fi / 050 3652 256

8. Discussion event with the UN Youth Envoy on the 26th of April

UN Youth Envoy Jayathma Wickramanayake is visiting Finland. Welcome to the event “Youth 2030 – Youth as a resource for democracy”!

Jayathma Wickramanayake is the UN Youth Envoy appointed by the Secretary General, and she has served in her position since June 2017. The main themes of her work are the promotion of democracy and youth participation, especially the inclusion of young women.

At this event, Wickramanayake will tell about her work as the Youth Envoy, and about the ways these themes are promoted. Finnish participants will present examples of youth participation and inclusion from their perspectives.

Time: 26th of April, from 13:30 to 16:00
Place: Siltasaarenkatu 4, Helsinki
Programme: http://www.ykliitto.fi/uutiset-ja-tiedotus/uutisarkisto/keskustelutilaisuus-ykn-nuorisoedustajan-jayathama-wickramanayaken (scroll down for English)
Registration: http://www.ykliitto.fi/node/3134

The event is organized by UNA Finland, National Union of University Students in Finland, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland and the Finn Church Aid. The event will be held in English.

9. Declaration of the Wappu Rowdiness on the 30^th of April

The time has come to declare the Wappu Rowdiness with the ceremonial help of the Kilo police!

Come experience the Wappu Rowdiness in the sunny Teekkari Village and bring your friends with you, too!

WHAT: Declaration of the Wappu Rowdiness
WHERE: The roof of Smökki (Jämeräntaival 4), Otaniemi
WHEN: Mon 30th of April at 12 PM
FOR WHOM: For all those who are rowdy with Wappu
PRICE: Free

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/869146986627370/

10. Wiinaton Wappu on the 30th of April

The most unforgettable event of Wappu is the legendary Wiinaton Wappu (Alcohol-free Wappu), held at Smökki on Wappu Eve. The evening consists of awesome program, live music and Wappu delicacies, ranging from marshmallows dipped in liquid nitrogen to doughnuts and sima (alcohol-free mead).

Come celebrate and take your friends with you. Welcome!

FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/565673263798194/

WHAT: Wiinaton Wappu
WHERE: Smökki
WHEN: 30th of April from 20:00 onwards
PRICE: Free!

11. Dipoli’s Wappu on the 30^th of April

The Wappu hullabaloo culminates at the biggest party of the year, held at Dipoli on Wappu Eve, the 30th of April. There will be 2000 members of the Aalto community present, and the party will surely look and feel like it!

This Wappu, the magic word is #ämpäriwappu (#bucketwappu). Come pick up your Wappu bucket from the ticket sale points for various events held during the Wappu season and enjoy a bucket-sized version of your favorite drink at the party.

Before midnight, the party people will be electrified on the main stage by Astral Bazaar, Sima and Töölön Ketterä, while the DJ duo Oto X Monsu will rev the speed to over 9000 on the Rave-Cave side. At midnight, sweet mellow vibes are provided of course by the one and only Retuperä WBK.

Aalto Beer Pong, Otaniemi Karaoke Singers and the legendary Dipoli slide will also be in on the action at Dipoli.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1543981349033605/

Ps. If you’re interested in a Wappu Basket, VIP tickets or other staff benefits, there’s still time to sign up as a volunteer through this link: https://lomake.ayy.fi/jtmk/tyontekijaksi-dipolin-wappuun-2018/

12. May XR Encounters on the 4th of May

Are you interested in virtual and augmented reality? Want to dive deeper into immersive storytelling? Like to meet other enthusiasts too?

Then welcome to the XR Encounters! We don’t care if you’re into VR, AR or MR – all the acronyms are welcome to discuss various topics related to extended realities. What is the current status of the XR ecosystem? What are immersive experiences really about? And what would you like to create in virtual spaces yourself?

XR Encounters is an open networking session for students, developers and designers. There is also an open mic session – your opportunity to present your project idea in five minutes and find future collaborators!

Snacks are on the house. Reserve your free seat: https://tinyurl.com/yc3zd4op

Friday 4th of May at 16:00-18:00 (continuing the Friday night even beyond…)
Location: Studio Kipsari Cafe Backstage, Otakaari 7

Organized by VR Hub of Aalto Learning Centre and Virtual Cinema Lab of ELO

13. Village cleanup on the 5th of May

Did you end up littering during Wappu? Join us for the Otaniemi village cleanup, organized on the 5th of May 2018, starting at 14:00.

The cleanup will focus on tidying the Otaniemi environs after the effects of Wappu. Trash is collected in teams from the campus and the yards of tenements, beautifying the village together.

At the end of the cleanup, the Rantasauna is warmed up to provide some relaxation for the exhilarated cleanup crew, starting at 18:00. In addition to the sauna, there are also refreshments served.

WHAT: Village cleanup
WHERE: Otaniemi, sauna afterwards at Rantsu
WHEN: Saturday, the 5th of May at 14:00, sauna at 18:00.
WHO: To all residents of Otaniemi
PRICE: Free

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/163293011045218/

14. Flower Day on the 13th of May

The AYY Campus Section warmly welcomes you to celebrate the traditional festivities of Flower Day (Flooran Päivä), coinciding with the 66th birthday of the Teekkari village, on Sunday, May 13th.

More information on the program and timetable to be announced later.

WHAT: Flower Day
WHERE: Smökki, Otaniemi
WHEN: Sunday, 13th of May at 18:00
PRICE: Free

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/768441560027114/

15. Open Data & Innovation Day 15.5.

Join us on the road to openness and be a part of the innovating community on May 15th!

The future is built on open. Openness and open data drives and amplifies the development of science. Offering open, accessible interfaces for data to a diverse community of actors results in a higher level of innovation. Openness is key strategy for successful industries and organizations of the future. Because of this, the Aalto University and Red Hat are forerunners of open.

During the day, you will come to understand what openness as a strategy means, why openness is a crucial part of a strategy, how openness leads to digital innovations and, finally, you will be able to innovate on open source platforms and open data yourself.

See the agenda of the day and register here: http://bit.ly/rh-aalto-day

SPORTS AND CAMPING

16. Human vs Zombies Otaniemi 10th–12th May

The set is ready, the props are on point, just missing one crucial thing…

We’re recruiting the freshest talents to join our crew in the making of the next big full-length zombie feature film! Are you the new face of the surviving humans or the eye-catcher in the undead horde? Lights, camera, action!

(Disclaimer: The production company is not liable in the case of actual living death.)

Humans vs Zombies is a moderated game of tag where zombie players try to spread the infection by tagging human players. Humans can in turn protect themselves by hiding, fleeing or fighting back (using socks or foam gun darts to “stun” zombies).

Exciting missions and quests will be available every day. Since teamwork is often the best strategy, players are guaranteed to meet new people. HvZ is created for campuses like Otaniemi, so we couldn’t have a better area for the game!

Participation is completely free of charge. The organizers will provide the game scarf and special items for you. All you have to do is sign up, show up and play.

More information and signup: https://lomake.ayy.fi/aava/hvz/

OTHERS

17. Apply for a gardening plot in Ossinlampi by the 27^th of April and join the Board of the Urban Gardening association

The application period for the gardening plots in Ossinlampi is now open at https://tinyurl.com/garden18. Apply for a plot by yourself or with a group of friends or an association. The application period is open from the 11^th to the 27^th of April.

We are also looking for new members for the Board of the Otaniemi Urban Gardening association. As a member of the Board, you get to organize gardening and gardening-related events, and it gives you priority when applying for plots. Let us know if you are interested in joining the Board!

For more information on plot applications and the Board’s tasks, please contact Fredrika Hallenberg (fredrika.hallenberg@aalto.fi). Follow the association also on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/OtaniemiUrbanGarden

18. Master’s student: are you interested in mentoring?

Are you nearing graduation, but are still uncertain about your future or the transition to working life? Do you want to develop your working life skills and get new perspectives from a more experienced person in the field?

The Aalto University Mentoring Program offers you a unique opportunity for personal career coaching and self-development. Your mentor will be an alumnus from the University, with whom you can discuss the goals, dreams and uncertainties related to your future career, expertise and life management.

Apply for the autumn’s mentoring program: http://alumni.aalto.fi/mentorointi

The application period is open between the 3rd of April and the 3rd of May.

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This is the Aalto University Student Union weekly newsletter 17/2018. You can find news concerning AYY, its associations and sections in this newsletter, in addition to other useful information.

The association information can be found in the association newsletter. Read it at: /en/associations/association-newsletter

16.4.2018

Weekly Newsletter 16/2018

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On Wednesday this week, we are celebrating the national Students’ Mental Health Day. The theme of the day is well-being through compassion – compassion towards both other people as well as yourself supports mental health.

You can meet AYY’s well-being experts, Aalto’s study psychologists and alpacas at the Alvari Square on Wednesday. Check out item 2 for more information and come and say hi!

Week 16

16.4. Teekkarispeksi 2018: Hurma /blog/events/teekkarispeksi-2018-hurma-3/
17.4. Teekkarispeksi 2018: Hurma /blog/events/teekkarispeksi-2018-hurma-4/
20.4. ESN Aalto Anything but Clothes Sitsit /blog/events/esn-aalto-anything-but-clothes-sitsit/
20.4. . TRIP Final exams for the navigation courses and afterparty /blog/events/trip-laivurikurssien-lopputentit-ja-tentinkaato-2/
20.4. Aalto Gamers Biweekly Tournament (LoL & CSGO) /blog/events/aalto-gamers-biweekly-tournament-lol-csgo/

Week 17

23.4. Teekkarispeksi 2018: Hurma /blog/events/teekkarispeksi-2018-hurma-5/
23.4. Beer Croquet /blog/events/kaljakroketti/
27.4. Taikausko /blog/events/taikausko/

Blog post from the Chair of the AYY Board: An open letter on equality
Alpacas at the Alvari Square on Students’ Mental Health Day on the 18th of April
AYY 8th Annual Ball on the 19th of May 2018
Otaniemi junk bike collection
Apply for scholarships from AYY
The Nice Roomie Contest

Raflateam – have a different kind of night out at a restaurant

Enthusiasm, Rapture and the Teekkarispeksi
Miserere church concert on the 22nd of May – Music from the depths of the soul

Aalto Open Air 2018 on the 18th of April
Jäynä Finals on the 20^th of April
Ylonz afterparty on the 21st of April
Brunch at the Otaniemi Chapel on April 22nd
Beer ‘n’ Bible at restaurant Fat Lizard on the 25th of April
Taikausko on the 27th of April
Beer Relay of the Guild of Materials and Metallurgy students on the 30th of April
Declaration of the Wappu Rowdiness on the 30^th of April
WBX: The return of the Wappu Bus on the 30^th of April
NESU-KY: Wappu Terrace on the 30th of April
Dipoli’s Wappu on the 30^th of April
Village cleanup on the 5th of May
Flower Day on the 13th of May

SPORTS AND CAMPING

Aalto-Basket is looking for players

WELL-BEING

Creativity through sleep: Lecture and workshop on the connection between sleep and creativity on the 25^th of April

http://www.polyteknikkojenkuoro.fi/konsertit/miserere/

Answer the survey about the attractiveness of employers and win a travel gift card
Apply for a gardening plot in Ossinlampi by the 27^th of April and join the Board of the Urban Gardening association
Master’s student: are you interested in mentoring?
Tenured Professors’ Installation Talks on the 25th of April

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Blog post from the Chair of the AYY Board: An open letter on equality

This spring, equality issues have come under scrutiny in the Aalto community. At its meeting on Thursday, the 19^th of April, AYY’s Representative Council will discuss associations operating within the Student Union that treat new potential members in an unequal manner because of their gender.

In AYY’s blog, Chair of AYY’s Board Noora Vänttinen writes about the situation and the next steps the Aalto University Student Union will take to solve it.

Read the blog post here: /blogi/2018/04/13/an-open-letter-on-equality/?lang=en

2. Alpacas at the Alvari Square on Students’ Mental Health Day on the 18th of April

Wappu and the spring may be harsh and cold, but the coat of an alpaca is warm and soft. Come and pet an alpaca at the Alvari Square on Wednesday, the 18th of April, any time between 11:30 and 15:00 before the Aalto Open Air event.

In addition to alpacas, AYY’s well-being experts and Aalto’s study psychologists can also be found at the Square.

The alpacas are part of Nyyti ry’s national Students’ Mental Health Day. Read more about the impact that compassion has on mental health: https://www.nyyti.fi/en/mielenterveyspaiva/

3. AYY 8th Annual Ball on the 19th of May 2018

The 8th Annual Ball of the Aalto University Student Union takes place on the 19th of May 2018. We welcome all members to participate in the celebrations.

The cost of the Annual Ball is 80€ for members of AYY and 100€ for others.

Read more: https://www.vuosijuhlat.fi/

Dress code at the party will be white tie with academic honours.

Herring brunch: https://www.facebook.com/events/1913266775412681/

4. Otaniemi junk bike collection

The Otaniemi junk bike collection is here and it’s bigger than ever. This year, we’ll be collecting abandoned bikes in the Otaniemi area not only from properties owned by AYY and Hoas, but also from ACRE’s buildings.

All collected bikes that are in good condition will be sold in September. Then is your chance to buy yourself a working bicycle at an affordable price.

More information: /en/student-union/volunteering/sections/campus-section/collecting-of-abandoned-bicycles/

5. Apply for scholarships from AYY

AYY is distributing exchange, community and study scholarships this spring to support the internationalization of students and community activities and to encourage the successful combination of studies and the student life.

The spring application period for the scholarships ends on the 18^th April at 23:59.

More information: /en/students/services/scholarships/

6. The Nice Roomie Contest

Roommate done something nice for you? Let us know!

Has your roomie nursed you with zinc and vitamin C when you’ve been struck down by the flu? Helped you move, baked you cookies for your b-day? Organized a movie night at the shared apartment, unclogged the sink, evicted a stray moth from your room? Something else? Let us know!

A nice roommate act can be anything at all, as long as it has brought joy to one’s roommates. If you were the one carrying out the act, you can also inform us of it yourself. Do it here: https://lomake.ayy.fi/kampusjaosto/kiva-kamppisteko-kilpailu/

The rewards for nice roommate acts will be handed out at the Declaration of the Wappu Rowdiness on the 30th of April. That means there is still ample time to carry out nice acts for your roommates.

The deadline for contest submissions closes on Wednesday, the 18th of April 2018. All AYY and Hoas Otaniemi apartments are involved in the contest, so whether your flat is a friend, family or shared flat, it is time to do something nice for your roommates!

WORKING LIFE

7. Raflateam – have a different kind of night out at a restaurant

Now you can join our team even without any previous experience: Raflateam will train you for the job! We are organizing three three-day training sessions in April–May.

Read more about Raflateam: https://bit.ly/2J4mrzS

What makes a restaurant experience memorable? We are offering one lucky person a different kind of night at a restaurant for two, this time as a customer (value 80€).

The lottery is organized by Raflateam / Opteam Yhtiöt Oy. Facebook is not involved in the lottery.

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

8. Enthusiasm, Rapture and the Teekkarispeksi

AYY is celebrating the Year of Arts in 2018. To celebrate this, we will shine the light on creative individuals and groups working within the Aalto community.

First in line to give insight on their activities and art is the Teekkarispeksi, which is currently performing the Hurma (Rapture) speksi at the Alexander Theater.

Read the blog post from Teekkarispeksi here:

9. Miserere church concert on the 22nd of May – Music from the depths of the soul

Mountains of exams getting you down? Would like to think about something completely different for a moment?

Tickets for students 10€ at the Polytech Choir’s ticket shop or at lippu.fi. 15€ at the door.

EVENTS

10. Aalto Open Air 2018 on the 18th of April

Aalto Open Air is here on the 18th of April!

The epic outdoor festival fills the Alvari square and gives everyone a chance to enjoy brilliant music and the company of friends. You can also bring your own tent in order to party and sleep on the school yard all night long. It’s gonna be an amazing day, so prepare yourselves!

But wait, there’s more. The best tent setup owners get a heart-and-body-warming prize: a one-time free booking of one of AYY’s fabulous rentable saunas!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/167896853866470/

WHAT: Aalto Open Air
WHERE: Alvari square
WHEN: 18th of April
COST: Nothing!
WHY: It’s time to start Wappu

11. Jäynä Finals on the 20^th of April

Come and check out the most exhilarating and invigorating jäynäs (pranks) in the lecture hall U2 (Otakaari 1) on Friday, the 20th of April at 16:00!

We will start raising the roof in front of the hall starting at 15:00. It’s traditionally been a full house, so arrive early to make sure you fit in.

The voting for the public’s favorite jäynä is open for everyone and starts immediately after the final at www.jäynä.fi! The public’s favorite will be announced on the 30th of April as part of the Declaration of the Wappu Rowdiness.

For more information about the Jäynä Competition and the prizes, visit www.jäynä.fi

WHAT: 31st annual Final of the Jäynä Competition
WHEN: Fri 20th of April, 16:00, the doors will open at 15:45
WHERE: Lecture hall U2 (former Mellin hall)

Please note that the event will be held in Finnish.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1779197992102373/

12. Ylonz afterparty on the 21st of April

Gott folk!

The afterparty for Ylonz (Teknologföreningen’s pub crawl) and the Sitsi Competition is held on Saturday, the 21^st of April between 20:00 and 04:00 at Täffä.

The main artist of the evening is the world’s famous Finnish-Swedish DJ quartet Bastupojkarna, performing now at Täffä for the first time. DJ Per will keep the audience dancing throughout the night. The program also includes a happy hour from 20:00 to 21:00, beer pong, sumo wrestling and new acquaintances.

Come to Täffä if you still want to party after the Sitsi Competition, or if you just want to experience Täffä’s biggest party of the year!

You can buy tickets every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at Täffa between 10:30 and 14:00. The tickets cost 6 euros in advance and 8 euros at the door.

Nu kör vi!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2020602291517272/

13. Brunch at the Otaniemi Chapel on April 22nd

Come and enjoy a tasty brunch and some good company at the Otaniemi Chapel on April 22nd from 12 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Price of the brunch is 3€/student, paid by cash upon arrival. There are seats for 30 people, so be quick to sign up.

If you are interested in cooking the brunch together, please tick the box when signing up. The brunch is free of charge for those who cook it.

The brunch is organised by the Aalto University Chaplains and the Tapiola Parish.

More info from Aalto University Chaplain Marjut Mulari, marjut.mulari@evl.fi / 050 365 2256
Sign up here: https://goo.gl/forms/wKef2fHT26ollHzE2

14. Beer ‘n’ Bible at restaurant Fat Lizard on the 25th of April

The restaurant is located a stone’s throw from the Aalto University metro station, and it is easy to find and serves food and drink.

The masterminds behind the Bible circle are lovers of beer and the Bible from Tapiola, Stina and Ilmar Metsalo. The Aalto chaplains and the Tapiola parish are also involved.

More information from Aalto chaplain Marjut Mulari: marjut.mulari@evl.fi / 050 3652 256

15. Taikausko on the 27th of April

As our community shyly gets ready for the joyful days of Wappu, the international trio of BEST Helsinki, ESN Aalto and AYY’s Mosaic are teaming up with the electronic music association Entropy.

Together, we will release a gigantic blast of sound from the underground, overwhelming the whole campus with a hypnotic wave of music emanating from Smökki.

The only thing left to do is to go down to Smökki on Friday, the 27th of April, get ready to let your dancing feet loose and enjoy the amazing vibrations!

Come get your tickets at 11:00-13:00 at the Otakaari 1 main lobby from 9th April onwards.

More info:

https://www.facebook.com/events/259211321288015/
/blog/events/taikausko/

16. Beer Relay of the Guild of Materials and Metallurgy students on the 30th of April

Wappu is coming and so is the legendary Beer Relay of the Guild of Materials and Metallurgy students!

The time has come again to gather the thirstiest ones of you to run around the Department of Materials Science and Engineering on Monday morning, the 30^th of April, at 9:00.

A team consists of three runners and one anchor, making four people in total. The cost for participating is 12 euros per team. The payment will be handled in cash before the race.

It is possible to participate in the ordinary or the women’s series. The first 34 teams to sign up will make it. The rest are in reserve in case a team cancels their participation.

The sign-up opens on the 18th of April 2017 at 12:00 at https://vk.ayy.fi/ilmomasiina/. If you have any questions, please send an email to otto.kankaanpaa@aalto.fi.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/768189246720654/

May the thirstiest team win!

17. Declaration of the Wappu Rowdiness on the 30^th of April

The time has come to declare the Wappu Rowdiness with the ceremonial help of the Kilo police!

Come experience the Wappu Rowdiness in the sunny Teekkari Village and bring your friends with you, too!

WHAT: Declaration of the Wappu Rowdiness
WHERE: The roof of Smökki (Jämeräntaival 4), Otaniemi
WHEN: Mon 30th of April at 12 PM
FOR WHOM: For all those who are rowdy with Wappu
PRICE: Free

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/869146986627370/

18. WBX: The return of the Wappu Bus on the 30^th of April

To celebrate its ten-year journey, the Wappu Bus returns on the Wappu Eve of 2018!

The legendary party bus organized by Vapaateekkarit is the Wappu’s most mysterious and unusual party concept. This rocking, rolling and swinging ride drives around the Helsinki capital area, fooling around in the most unorthodox of places and offering the riders the wackiest and most bizarre activities imaginable.

There’s no need to worry about ticket inspectors in this bus, there’s plenty of standing room, and bus surfing is the rule rather than the exception.

The Wappu Bus terminal opens on Monday, the 30^th of April at Jämeräntaival, right after the Declaration of the Wappu Rowdiness. The bus leaves at around 14:45 and returns to Otaniemi at about 21:00. Hop on board, get prepared for something completely different than what you’re expecting, and enjoy the Wappu in a spectacular way!

The registration for the WBX opens on Wednesday, the 18^th of April at 12:00 sharp at https://vapaateekkarit.fi/wappubussi. Be quick, as the seats in the bus will surely be filled in mere seconds.

The price of the bus ticket is 35€. People who managed to get a ticket will be sent a confirmation on the day following the sign-up at the latest. Your registration will be confirmed only after you have paid for your ticket.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1675909229152280/
Wappu.fi: https://wappu.fi/event?id=98&lang=fi

P.S. You can also win free tickets to the bus through the Wappu Deed contest: https://www.facebook.com/events/1675909229152280/permalink/1677458578997345/ The contest runs until the 17^th of April, 12:00 noon.

19. NESU-KY: Wappu Terrace on the 30th of April

What’s wappu without the Wappu Terrace? Well, it’s still Wappu, just worse!

NESU-KY is organizing the most spectacular way to start off the Wappu Eve with the Wappu Terrace! Come celebrate Wappu with your friends in front of the KY Building.

This event is free, but remember to bring money so you can buy some badges for your overalls!

The Wappu Parade will leave from the terrace at 16:00, so don’t miss out on that either.

WHAT: NESU-KY’s Wappu Terrace 2018
WHERE: In front of the KY Building
WHEN: 30^th of April, starting at 12:00
PRICE: FREE
DC: Overalls + Wappu

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1028425227311051/

20. Dipoli’s Wappu on the 30^th of April

Aalto Beer Pong, Otaniemi Karaoke Singers and the legendary Dipoli slide will also be in on the action at Dipoli.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1543981349033605/

21. Village cleanup on the 5th of May

Did you end up littering during Wappu? Join us for the Otaniemi village cleanup, organized on the 5th of May 2018, starting at 14:00.

The cleanup will focus on tidying the Otaniemi environs after the effects of Wappu. Trash is collected in teams from the campus and the yards of tenements, beautifying the village together.

At the end of the cleanup, the Rantasauna is warmed up to provide some relaxation for the exhilarated cleanup crew, starting at 18:00. In addition to the sauna, there are also refreshments served.

WHAT: Village cleanup
WHERE: Otaniemi, sauna afterwards at Rantsu
WHEN: Saturday, the 5th of May at 14:00, sauna at 18:00.
WHO: To all residents of Otaniemi
PRICE: Free

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/163293011045218/

22. Flower Day on the 13th of May

The AYY Campus Section warmly welcomes you to celebrate the traditional festivities of Flower Day (Flooran Päivä), coinciding with the 66th birthday of the Teekkari village, on Sunday, May 13th.

More information on the program and timetable to be announced later.

WHAT: Flower Day
WHERE: Smökki, Otaniemi
WHEN: Sunday, 13th of May at 18:00
PRICE: Free

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/768441560027114/

SPORTS AND CAMPING

23. Aalto-Basket is looking for players

Aalto-Basket’s men’s 2nd and 3rd team play in the regional 5th division. We are looking for new players, so if you’re interested to find a new team and have played basketball previously, send an email to office@aaltobasket.fi and tell us about your background in basketball. After this, the contact persons for the teams will contact you.

Aalto-Basket also has a women’s team, which you can contact through the same email: office@aaltobasket.fi.

WELL-BEING

24. Creativity through sleep: Lecture and workshop on the connection between sleep and creativity on the 25^th of April

Creativity is predicted to become one of the most important work life skills in the future. But how can you improve your creativity – could it really be done as easily as by sleeping?

On Wednesday, the 25th of April, between 18:00 and 20:00, Luova Aalto will organize an event at restaurant Rupla where Anu-Katriina Pesonen, Professor of Developmental and Clinical Psychology, will tell about the connection between sleep and creativity. Come and listen how sleep affects your creativity, how to maximize the benefits of your sleep, and what kinds of changes you can make to improve the quality of your sleep.

The event consists of the lecture and interactive workshops.

More information and sign-up on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2049110711977921/

OTHERS

25. Answer the survey about the attractiveness of employers and win a travel gift card

Hello, experts in technology, science and commerce!

We welcome you to take the Employer Image 2018 survey. The survey looks into the expectations and attitudes regarding the transformation of working life among experts in the fields of technology, science and commerce. The survey investigates the attractiveness of employers particularly in Finland, as well as the expectations related to working life and to employers.

A travel gift card worth 500€ and 5 gift vouchers worth 50€ are raffled on the presentcard.fi website among all who take part in the survey. If you want, you can also be granted access to a summary of the study, which will help you to follow working life trends. With the research results, we can help employers and employees to meet and interact with each other even better.

Answering the survey takes about 15 minutes. The survey is anonymous, and all information is processed confidentially.

Please answer by the 30^th of April.

Clicking the link will take you directly to the survey: https://norstatsurveys.com/wix/p1864033723.aspx

Regards,
T-Media Oy

Questions related to the survey: tutkimus@t-media.fi

26. Apply for a gardening plot in Ossinlampi by the 27^th of April and join the Board of the Urban Gardening association

27. Master’s student: are you interested in mentoring?

Apply for the autumn’s mentoring program: http://alumni.aalto.fi/mentorointi

The application period is open between the 3^rd of April and the 3^rd of May.

28. Tenured Professors’ Installation Talks on the 25th of April

The Aalto University celebrates its tenured professors with popular talks by the new tenure track professors of Associate or Full level.

Welcome to hear about Aalto University’s research on Wednesday, the 25^th of April 2018 at 14:15 at Dipoli.

All talks will be held in English and are open for everyone: professors, students, faculty, staff, and the public.

The multidisciplinary lectures will be followed by a reception hosted by Ilkka Niemelä, the President of Aalto University.

For more information and the topics of the lectures, see http://www.aalto.fi/en/current/events/installation_talks_25042018/

Welcome!

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This is the Aalto University Student Union weekly newsletter 16/2018. You can find news concerning AYY, its associations and sections in this newsletter, in addition to other useful information.

The association information can be found in the association newsletter. Read it at: /en/associations/association-newsletter

9.4.2018

Available Apartments Starting 1.5.2018 – Apply Now!

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Are you a student and looking for a home?

Aalto University Student Union has a few vacant apartments and these apartments are available for any student. However, AYY rents apartments primarily favouring members of the Student Union. AYY member does not need to have right of residence. Right of residence for these apartments is three (3) years from the start of the contract. Please note that if you are already living in an AYY apartment, the period of notice is one whole month, starting from the end of the month in which you submit the written notice.

AYY has two apartments in Vuosaari (Helsinki) that will be available starting 1^st of May. Each of these apartments has a living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, sauna & balcony.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to go and see these apartments.

If you are interested in one of them, be quick and contact the housing services using this form. More information about these apartments can be found on Domo.

Update! These two apartments have now been rented.

9.4.2018

Weekly Newsletter 15/2018

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You can tell it from the amount of events in the weekly newsletter – Wappu is less than a month away. The Wappu Calendar, found at wappu.fi, and the Whappu application are also gathering events, so if you’re interested in what’s going to happen on Wappu, keep an eye on them both. Have a fun and fast-paced week!

Week 15

9.4. Teekkarispeksi 2018: Hurma /blog/events/teekkarispeksi-2018-hurma/
9.4. Data protection legislation is changing, is your association prepared? /en/blog/events/data-protection-legislation-is-changing-is-your-association-prepared/
10.4. Teekkarispeksi 2018: Hurma /blog/events/teekkarispeksi-2018-hurma-2/
11.4. Ristin kilta: An evening of prayer and praise /blog/events/ristin-kilta-rukous-ja-ylistysilta-6/
11.4. World Dinner /blog/events/world-dinner-4/
12.4. Ristin kilta: Sauna night at Rantsu /blog/events/ristin-kilta-saunailta-rantsulla/
12.4. Get your bicycle fixed for the spring! /blog/events/fillarin-kevathuolto/

Week 16

16.4. Teekkarispeksi 2018: Hurma /blog/events/teekkarispeksi-2018-hurma-3/
17.4. Teekkarispeksi 2018: Hurma /blog/events/teekkarispeksi-2018-hurma-4/
20.4. ESN Aalto Anything but Clothes Sitsit /blog/events/esn-aalto-anything-but-clothes-sitsit/
20.4. TRIP Final exams for the navigation courses and afterparty /blog/events/trip-laivurikurssien-lopputentit-ja-tentinkaato-2/
20.4. Aalto Gamers Biweekly Tournament (LoL & CSGO) /blog/events/aalto-gamers-biweekly-tournament-lol-csgo/

AYY 8th Annual Ball on the 19th of May 2018
Suggest the Learning Promotion Deed of the Year and the International Deed of the Year
Fantastic coffee moments at the Hav a Java café
Come work as a volunteer at Dipoli’s Wappu!
Otaniemi junk bike collection
Apply for scholarships from AYY
The Nice Roomie Contest
Answer the questionnaire on further improving the weekly newsletter

Raflateam – have a different kind of night out at a restaurant

Introducing the Design Calendar for the academic year 2018–19
Drink & Draw 10.4.
Tikelo Presents: Get Out 10.4.
The Polytech Orchestra Spring Concert on the 14th of April

Aaltoes Open Meeting 10.4
Hukkaputki Pub Crawl 2018 on April 12th
Opening of the Konttauskausi (Crawling Season) on the 13^th of April
Aalto Open Air 2018 on the 18th of April
Sitsi Competition on the 21st of April
NESU-KY: Wappusitz on the 27^th of April!
Aalto Gamers League of Legends tournament on the 12^th of May

SPORTS AND CAMPING

Aalto Tennis Game Day for Newcomers on the 14th of April
A! games on the 16th of April
Aalto 10K/5K are coming in September, sign up now!
TRIP’s Tripventure 2018

WELL-BEING

Students’ Mental Health Day on the 18th April 2018
Last creative writing afternoon session “Dreams” at the Otaniemi Chapel on Wednesday, the 11^th of April