This is the AYY weekly newsletter 11/2018. You can find news concerning AYY, its associations and sections in this newsletter, in addition to other useful information.

 

The AYY weekly newsletter is going on a diet this week! The length of the announcements will be reduced in the coming weeks so that you can read through the newsletter even on a busy Monday. If you want your own piece to be a part of the weekly newsletter in the future, check out the material instructions for the weekly newsletter (item 1).

Have a sunny week!

 

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

 

Week 11

12.3. ESN Aalto Association Meeting /blog/events/esn-aalto-association-meeting/
14.3. Ristin kilta: Raimo Goyarrola – The Catholic Church and Ecumenism /blog/events/ristin-kilta-raimo-goyarrola-katolinen-kirkko-ja-ekumenia/

Week 12

21.3.Ristin kilta: Vili Sarento – Atonement /blog/events/ristin-kilta-vili-sarento-sovitustyosta/
23.3. Female Choir KYN: Outo kantele record release concert /blog/events/naiskuoro-kyn-outo-kantele-levynjulkistamiskonsertti/

 

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. New material instructions for the weekly newsletter
2. City bikes are coming to the campus area in May
3. Applications to the AYY Art Year working group are now open
4. Train as a Security Officer, AYY pays the costs
5. Suggest a recipient for the AYY acknowledgement reward
6. Wall Art for Väre – Competition Info at Learning Centre Tori 15.3.

HACKATHONS

7. Creating impact is teamwork. Are you in?
8. Join the #SwecoInn hackathon and take part in creating a society of the future

WORKING LIFE

9. Accenture Excursion with AYY, KY & Probba: Experience the Thrill of the New on March 23rd

EVENTS

10. Architecture freshmen: Retrokiima on March 15th
11. Come and celebrate St Patrick’s Day on the 16^th of March
12. Open Doors at OtaHoas’ Clubrooms 17.3.
13. Brunch at the Otaniemi Chapel on March 25th from 12 a.m. to 2 p.m.

SPORTS

14. Introductory training session of the OtaKoppi women’s team on the 22nd of March

CULTURE

15. Radiodiodi is coming!
16. Chalmersspexet Vera presents: Michelangelo
17. Musiikki tekee hyvää! mini festival at the Otaniemi Chapel for the Common Responsibility Campaign on the 17th and 18th of March

WELL-BEING

18. #LuovutusAalto campaign has reached its halfway point
19. Find yourself through creative writing! Creative writing afternoons at the Otaniemi Chapel in spring 2018

OTHERS

20. ARTS call for tutors is open 9.3.-23.3.
21. Respond to the quality survey on Aalto student and staff restaurants from 12 to 16 March, online until March 18
22. The second application round of the TTE Fund for 2018 is now open
23. Attention, students with families: vacant day care places for autumn 2018
24. Signup for TRIP’s sailing courses is now open
25. TRIP’s Tripventure 2018
26. BEST Summer courses’ application deadline approaching, apply by March 18th

 

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

1. New material instructions for the weekly newsletter

Important information about the weekly newsletter!

In order to keep AYY’s weekly newsletter more easily readable in the future, the new recommended length of the texts for the newsletter is 500 characters, and the maximum is 1 000 characters. You can also include a link in the text that readers can open to find out more about the subject.

If your text is too long, the AYY Communications Sector will make it shorter for you – so please make sure that the texts are in line with the new instructions. Good luck with your communication efforts!

 

2. City bikes are coming to the campus area in May

According to the current plan, city bikes will start operating in Espoo in the first week of May. Several city bike stations are coming to Otaniemi and the neighboring areas.

The Aalto University Student Union has been promoting the city bike project since the beginning. We are delighted that the Espoo Technical Services Committee listened to AYY’s wishes on the locations of the city bike stations!

Check out the link for a map of the planned locations of the city bike stations: https://drive.google.com/open?id=141a-XSgvEcGvznsbDLQK2uoIyqjMCbpV&usp=sharing

 

3. Applications to the AYY Art Year working group are now open

One of the themes of the Aalto University Student Union for 2018 is artistic operations, and we want to highlight the subject especially at the end of the year.

The goal of the Art Year working group is to organize activities related to the theme throughout the year and to support the artistic operations of other parties operating within AYY. The biggest single project is the “Night of Otaniemi” campus event organized in the autumn in Otaniemi, which is similar to the Night of the Arts event.

Applications to the working group are open until Tuesday, the 20^th of March, until 16:00.

More information about the role and composition of the working group and the application form: https://lomake.ayy.fi/taide/taidevuosityoryhma/

 

4. Train as a Security Officer, AYY pays the costs

AYY is organizing a Security Officer course. The training is held from the 6th to the 8th and from the 14th to the 16th of April 2018. The course is free if you commit to working as a Security Officer in four (4) AYY events by the end of 2019. You can also take part to the Security Officer refresher course on 14th of April if your Security Officer card is running out of date. The refresher course is free if you commit to working as a Security Officer in one (1) AYY events.

The course will be held in Finnish.

The course has 20 slots and it’s organized at Otaniemi. The signup opens on the 12th of March at 12pm and closes on the 22nd of March at 23:59pm or when the course is full.

More info and signup: https://lomake.ayy.fi/vapaaehtoiset/kouluttaudu-jarjestyksenvalvojaksi/

 

5. Suggest a recipient for the AYY acknowledgement reward

Do you know a pioneer, unconventional bridge-builder or a cross-disciplinary hard worker in the Aalto community who deserves recognition?

Suggest a recipient for the Aalto University Student Union acknowledgement reward! You can make suggestions until March 18th. After the suggestion period is over, the acknowledgement working group will propose the final recipients of acknowledgements to AYY’s Board. Make suggestions here: https://lomake.ayy.fi/hallinto/bling/

P.S. If you’d rather take part in deciding who get the rewards, apply for the acknowledgement working group (English translation coming up): https://lomake.ayy.fi/hallinto/hakemuslomake-huomionosoitustyoryhmaan/

 

6. Wall Art for Väre – Competition Info at Learning Centre Tori 15.3.

Do you want to create a piece of art for Väre? We’re looking for “never-seen-before” proposals for a semi-permanent work of art for a wall outside the building.

Väre is the new building for the school of Arts, Design and Architecture at Aalto University. The opening of the building is 5.9.2018. The contest for the new piece of art is open until 15.5.2018.

Learn more by coming to the Competition Info on March 15h at 11:30–13:00 on Learning Centre Tori or by visiting the contest website: https://wall-art.aalto.fi/

 

HACKATHONS

 

7. Creating impact is teamwork. Are you in?

Imagine yourself at the shop. Payday is still weeks ahead, but you are tempted to make a purchase that you currently cannot afford. Will you do the math of the influence of the purchase or do you just go with the flow and buy it on credit?

More and more individuals are falling into debt and we want to change that. We challenge teams to join us in creating radical innovations that help people to manage their own personal economy and thus create a positive impact on the world.

We will take the hackathon experience to the next level together with our partners. Selected teams will unlock access to data, get support from the top mentors from across the industries, and hear the keynote speakers who will share insights on innovation, entrepreneurship, human behavior, design and exponential technology.

Get your team together and join us in creating radical innovations that explore data-driven opportunities of the human nature. The top teams are rewarded with prizes. All teams get an unforgettable experience and a learning and networking opportunity.

Read more about the challenge, speakers and mentors on our website: https://campaigns.tieto.com/intrumhack

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 12, 2018
HACKATHON DATE: April 11-12, 2018
PLACE: Tieto Keilalahti Campus, Espoo, Finland

Intrum & Tieto

 

8. Join the #SwecoInn hackathon and take part in creating a society of the future

What is your vision for the future of constructed environments? Sweco is organizing the #SWECOINN event for students and young talents in constructed environment in May in Lehmonkärki, Asikkala.

Apply for the event and come make your vision of the future a reality. You only need to be open to new ideas and ready to look forward to the future with an open mind. The best ideas of the event will be rewarded and the teams can implement their innovations at Sweco.

There are several well-known mentors to help you at the #SWECOINN hackathon event, such as former United States Ambassador Bruce Oreck, who now holds the position of Executive in Residence at the Aalto University, and award-winning service designer Mikko Koivisto from Hellon.

The event is all inclusive, meaning that Sweco provides the housing, meals and transportation from the nearest transport hubs to and from Lehmonkärki.

We will select 30 applicants to attend event, and they will have 48 hours to innovate design-enhancing tools, methods and technologies together. The event ends with a pitch in the style of the Drangon’s Den TV show, where each group gets the chance to present their innovations directly to Sweco’s Structural Engineering Management.

The event will be held between the 4th and 6th of May, and the applications are now open.

Find out more at https://48inn.com/ and sign up now!

 

WORKING LIFE

 

9. Accenture Excursion with AYY, KY & Probba: Experience the Thrill of the New on March 23rd

How does modern strategy consulting, service design and technology consulting look like in practice? How can companies transform and grow their core business or identify and build new ideas? Come to Accenture’s new office at Aleksanterinkatu to explore it yourself!

Accenture welcomes Aalto students to see and try out what working at Accenture could mean in practice. You will have the opportunity to solve business cases, use digital technology to drive growth and learn service design methods to explore new ideas and services. The event ends with lunch.

This event is organized together with AYY, Probba and KY and is open for students of the Aalto University. The event is held in English.

Please fill out the sign-up form by Monday, March 19th at 23:59.

WHAT: Experience the thrill of the new. Come and learn what modern strategy consulting, service design and technology consulting are in practice, explore and enjoy lunch at the coolest office in town
WHEN: Friday, March 23^rd at 10-13:30 (doors open at 9:30, the program starts at 10 and ends at 12:30, after which the lunch is served)
WHERE: Aleksanterinkatu 46, 00100 Helsinki
PRICE: Completely free!

Sign-up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KI2enU8bxPHo6hgek-AEML9Eq210kHfCGhfATwdMSRw/

 

EVENTS

 

10. Architecture freshmen: Retrokiima on March 15th

In The Heat of the Night! The Architecture students have gone for a quest to find the best of the past for spring KIIMA. Be at Smökki on the 15th of March for this intense retro marathon all the way from 50’s towards the new millennium!

Mullets and swing dresses, outrageous shoulderpads and your beloved DC shoes from 2nd grade get to come together along to the beats of DJ T. P. Uotila! The guild’s hottest dance group #SWAGSWAGNAMNAM! will also show up to entertain the guests.

The age limit for the event is 18 years.

WHAT: Kiima – The Retro edition
WHERE: Smökki (Jämeräntaival 4, 02150 Espoo)
WHEN: March 15th at 20–02
PRICE: In advance 4€ / At The door 5€ / bailataan.fi 5€ / Overall patch 2€

 

11. Come and celebrate St Patrick’s Day on the 16^th of March

Mosaic, the International Section of AYY, sends you luck with a four-leaf clover!

Join us to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on the 16^th of March. There will be bingo, karaoke, free beer and more!

WHAT: St Patrick’s Day
WHERE: Upstairs of Otakaari 20
WHEN: 16^th of March at 19:00-01:00
PRICE: Free!!

 

12. Open Doors at OtaHoas’ Clubrooms 17.3.

OtaHoas (a joint tenant committee for tenants living in Otaniemi Hoas properties) arranges Open Doors Day on Saturday 17.3. The aim of the event is to encourage acquaintanceship in Teekkari village and increase awareness of tenant activities in Hoas.

Tenant committee’s clubrooms and other spaces are open between 17–20.

The event doubles as an “orienteering” where each space is a checkpoint. Those who go through most of the spaces are eligible to participate in a movie ticket draw. The spaces have some snacks and volunteering keyholders to answer your questions.

Open clubrooms: Jämeräntaival 10 CD; 10 H; 10 AB; 11 AB; 11 CD; Servinkuja 5 B; 6 D
Other spaces: JMT 10 D Music playing room; JMT 11 B Mechanics workshop; Servinkuja 6 D Wood workshop

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1611070408982324/

After the event, all Hoas’s saunas in Otaniemi are heated between 20–22.

See Facebook event description for address details.

Welcome along! –OtaHoas (http://otahoas.fi/)

 

13. Brunch at the Otaniemi Chapel on March 25th from 12 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Come and enjoy a tasty brunch and some good company at the Otaniemi Chapel!

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 Tapiola Parish. More info from Aalto University Chaplain Marjut Mulari, marjut.mulari@evl.fi / 050 365 2256

Sign up here: http://bit.ly/2EZcGQU

 

SPORTS

 

14. Introductory training session of the OtaKoppi women’s team on the 22nd of March

OtaKoppi women’s team is searching for new players for the baseball summer of 2018!

We are holding an introductory training session for everyone interested in Finnish baseball (pesäpallo) on Thursday, the 22^nd of March between 20:30 and 22:00 at Otahalli.

The women’s team will play in the regional division in the coming summer. You can refresh your old memories and develop your skills at a fast pace. You can join in even if you don’t have any previous background with baseball. Come to the introductory training session to see if the team is right for you! Take your indoor exercise shoes with you, and also a bat and a glove if you have them.

Get to know to our fantastic team and spend some quality time with baseball!

You can also check out the Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2025711910975368/

WHAT: Introductory training session of the OtaKoppi women’s team
WHEN: 22nd of March between 20:30 and 22:00
WHERE: Otahalli (Otaranta 6)

 

CULTURE

 

15. Radiodiodi is coming!

Spring is approaching, the days are getting longer, and the signup for content creators for Radiodiodi 2018 is now open. Gather your friends and get a grandstand view of Wappu by visiting radiodiodi.fi/ilmo

For more information, visit radiodiodi.fi or send an email to toimitus@radiodiodi.fi.

WHAT: Signup for content creators for the dankest Wappu media in the Helsinki capital region*
WHERE: In the wonderful world of the Internet, at radiodiodi.fi/ilmo
WHEN: NOW!
WHY: Wappu isn’t Wappu without its own radio show!

*) Radiodiodi is a Wappu radio station in Otaniemi. This Wappu, the radio will be online from the 16^th of April until May Day Eve. We produce our broadcasts together with our content creators, and the shows air from Otaniemi, Espoo, from a container studio in the Alvari Square

Practically anyone can sign up as content creator – and that’s precisely the best thing about Radiodiodi! Last year, more than 100 persons took part in the production, coming together to create a unique Wappu for our listeners, and that’s why we want the best people with us also this year to make the best Wappu radio in the Helsinki capital region.

What kind of an atmosphere do you want to create this year for the Wappu revelers?

 

16. Chalmersspexet Vera presents: Michelangelo

Chalmersspexet Vera is here again! Hooray!

The speksi tells the story of master artist Michelangelo. Prepare for a trip to 16th century Florence, where there is no shortage of drama. Come and experience the romance of the Renaissance and the amazing song and dance numbers, and find out who it is that skulks about in the night.

The speksi will be performed at Dipoli in Swedish. After the amazing speksi, we can continue the spectacular night in the neighboring building together with our Swedish guests.

Tickets are available at http://biljetter.chalmersspexet.fi/ – grab yours now!

WHAT: Chalmersspexet Vera: Michelangelo
WHEN: April 7^th at 16:00
WHERE: At Dipoli (Otakaari 24), Nachspex at TF (Otakaari 22)
PRICE: Students 15€ / Basic tickets 25€ + Nachspex 15€

 

17. Musiikki tekee hyvää! mini festival at the Otaniemi Chapel for the Common Responsibility Campaign on the 17th and 18th of March

The Musiikki tekee hyvää! (“Doing Good with Music!”) mini festival for the Common Responsibility Campaign is a traditional benefit campaign held in Otaniemi. Two concerts are held this year:

Sat March 17th at 18:00: Polytech Choir soloists’ concert
Sun March 18th at 17:00: Polytech Orchestra chamber concert

The concerts are free of charge, and a voluntary collection is held to benefit the Common Responsibility Campaign. The Common Responsibility Campaign 2018 fights against hunger and poverty.

In Finland, the Common Responsibility Campaign supports people living in financially difficult situations together with the social work fund of the Church and the local parishes. The money collected during the Common Responsibility Campaign is used abroad to help people who are most affected by disasters and conflicts. The aid is delivered by the Finn Church Aid.

Come and enjoy the concerts and do good!

 

WELL-BEING

 

18. #LuovutusAalto campaign has reached its halfway point

The spring 2018 #LuovutusAalto blood donation campaign has reached its halfway point.

If you haven’t donated blood yet for the common good, do it now! You will also increase your association’s chances to win a free sauna night at one of AYY’s sauna facilities.

Read more and participate: /en/blog/2018/02/01/luovutusaalto-is-here-again-blood-donation-campaign-between-february-8th-and-april-6th-2018/

 

19. Find yourself through creative writing! Creative writing afternoons at the Otaniemi Chapel in spring 2018

Come and join the creative writing afternoons at the Otaniemi Chapel! The goal of the afternoons is to:

– Create joy, new perspectives and self-knowledge through creative writing.
– Support Aalto University students and staff in personal growth and development.

The themes of the afternoons are (registration link for each afternoon can be found below):

Self-knowledge 14^th March at 15:00-17:30 http://bit.ly/2E8Hl21
My Wisdom 28^th March at 15:00-17:30 http://bit.ly/2nMhpz8
Dreams 11^th April at 15:00-17:30 http://bit.ly/2E7sx3w

The events are gentle and empowering. They consist of writing, discussions and silence.

You can participate in one, two or three events according to your schedule and interest. Participation is free. Coffee and tea are served. Every afternoon has room for max. 15 participants. Sign up by clicking on the afternoons’ themes. Please sign up separately each time.

A creative and warm welcome!

Organizer: MA, author and trainer Mertzi Bergman.

The creative writing afternoons are made possible by the Tapiola parish, accompanied by Aalto chaplain Marjut Mulari.

 

OTHERS

 

20. ARTS call for tutors is open 9.3.-23.3.

Student tutors help new students to get to know Aalto and the study culture in Arts and their own programs. By being a tutor, you can get new friends, gain new skills and make Aalto a good place to study for new students!

Sign up to be a tutor or a tutor for international students here: http://bit.ly/2Fkd9NL

More information: tutor coordinator Susanna Koistinen, susanna.koistinen@aalto.fi

 

21. Respond to the quality survey on Aalto student and staff restaurants from 12 to 16 March, online until March 18

A survey on the quality of the staff and student restaurants will be conducted at all Aalto restaurants on the Arabia, Otaniemi and Töölö campuses from Mon 12 to Fri 16 March 2018 and online until March 18.

The purpose of the survey is to collect information on the views of the restaurant users on the e.g. the variety in menus, opening hours, main reasons for the choice of restaurant and the importance of the environmental impact of the food served at the restaurants. At the end of the questionnaire, there is also room for comments and suggestions for improving our services.

You can choose:
– paper form which is available at the student and staff restaurants
– www.tutkia.fi/aalto

You can answer online also during the weekend (March 17 to 18)

All respondents are entered into a draw to win, e.g. lunch tickets. The survey is organised by the Aalto restaurant committee.

Respond and make a difference!

 

22. The second application round of the TTE Fund for 2018 is now open

The second application round of the TTE Fund for 2018 is now open! The fund may grant financial aid to all AYY members and associations operating within the Student Union. The TTE Fund supports visible activities that reach for the stars and make people excited.

You can apply for grants from TTE Fund in two ways: through the application rounds arranged approximately three times a year, and through the continuous application period, which is open during the academic terms. During the continuous application period, you can apply for grants with a maximum amount of 2000€, whereas the amount of project grants during the actual application rounds is not limited.

The second application round of 2018 will end on Sunday, 18 March 2018, at 23:59. Instructions for the application and its attachments are available on the website of the fund at http://tter.ayy.fi/. The grant can be applied for with an online form which is available at: https://lomake.ayy.fi/tter/hakulomake/

Deadlines for the application rounds for spring 2018 and other additional information are available on the TTE Fund’s website at http://tter.ayy.fi/.

Also check out the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/tterahasto.

 

23. Attention, students with families: vacant day care places for autumn 2018

Are you looking for a day care center for your child that offers plenty of time to cuddle and play around, explore and marvel at new things and the chance to meet your child genuinely?

The Day Care Center Petunia in Otaniemi will have free places for children aged 1.5–5 years in August 2018. The applications are now open, and the decisions will be made during the spring.

You can find the application form at https://paivakotipetunia.fi/ You can also come visit us and fill in the application on the spot. The Day Care Center does not include a preschool.

Day Care Center Petunia is a small, home-like, outsourced day care center in Otaniemi, right in the heart of the Teekkari Village and along the West Metro. The fees are the same as in municipal day care centers. The Day Care Center has long-time, motivated and qualified staff and diverse and planned activities every day.

Come and find out more yourself!

Day Care Center Petunia
Servin-Maijantie 8, 02150 Espoo
(Downstairs of the Otaniemi Day Care Center, entrance from the courtyard)

More information: Terhi Martinez-Abarca, Head of the Day Care Center
09 465 456 / 044 0556 852
paivakoti.petunia@saunalahti.fi

 

24. Signup for TRIP’s sailing courses is now open

Do you want to learn how to sail? Or have you already been on a boat before, but want to learn the basics of sailing or practice skippering a boat? The signup for TRIP’s (Teekkaripurjehtijat, “Teekkari Sailors”) sailing courses is now open!

Sign up for the elementary level Sailing Crew Course to learn sailing skills and boat handling. The course is intended for beginners to learn the basic sailing crew skills.

At the Inshore Skipper Course, you can concentrate on the more demanding aspects of sailing, such as route planning, navigation, skippering, and safety & emergency procedures. The Inshore Skipper Course provides you with the basic skills to skipper a sailboat, which is why we recommend a minimum of 100 nautical miles of sailing experience and completion of the inshore navigation course, or corresponding skills and knowledge.

For dates, prices and other information about the courses, please visit: https://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?page_id=231

You can sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6aAkwRbDnz_sp3IePYm29gHOutEA2LoqzzHH0fCddf4kuqw/viewform

The courses fill up quickly and positions will be filled in the registration order, so sign up soon!

 

25. TRIP’s Tripventure 2018

Here in freezing Finland, it’s nice to dream of the sun’s warmth, bikini climate, the best company, amazing scenery and laid-back life on a boat. TRIP (Teekkaripurjehtijat, “Teekkari Sailors”) is organizing the legendary Tripventure already for the sixth time this year. This time, we will be heading to the Ionian Sea in Greece.

Time: September 1^st–September 8^th 2018
Place: The Ionian Sea
Port of departure: Lefkas (Lefkada)
Price: 420€, or in the catamaran approx. 800€ + flights
Signup opens: Friday, March 9^th 2018 at 12:00 noon

The Tripventure is for TRIP members. If you’re not a member, you can join now: https://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?page_id=178

The signup for the Tripventure opens on Friday, March 9^th at 12:00 noon at https://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?p=3084 The positions are filled in registration order.

NB! Registration is binding. You will not be refunded the booking fee if we cannot get someone to fill in for you.

For more information, email markus.relander@iki.fi

 

26. BEST Summer courses’ application deadline approaching, apply by March 18th

This summer, BEST (Board of European Students of Technology) brings to you courses around Europe.

In these courses, you’ll get to attend lectures, given by the university’s teaching staff or by experts from companies, on Technology, Career Related Skills, and Applied Engineering. After the lectures, you’ll also take part in evening programs designed to give you a taste of the LBG (Local BEST Group) that hosts you and the local culture.

The courses are about a week long. They cost up to 50€, including stay and food.

For more information about the courses and FAQs, visit https://besthelsinki.fi/en/courses/application/

WHAT: Summer courses’ application deadline approaching
WHEN: March 18th, 2018
WHERE: https://best.eu.org/courses

This is the AYY weekly newsletter 10/2018. You can find news concerning AYY, its associations and sections in this newsletter, in addition to other useful information.

 

This week’s newsletter is guaranteed to have something for everyone. Grab your calendars and mark down the summer job searches, the best events in March, culture nights, contests and summer courses. Have an active week – let’s enjoy the winter while it still lasts!

 

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

 

Week 10

7.3. Ristin kilta: Heidi Zitting – Ecumenism /blog/events/ristin-kilta-heidi-zitting-ekumeniasta/
8.3. Women of Aalto & Teekkaritytöt Kick Off /blog/events/women-of-aalto-teekkaritytot-kick-off/

Week 11

11.3. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Tournament – Murskaveljekset V /blog/events/murskaveljekset-v/
14.3. Ristin kilta: Raimo Goyarrola – The Catholic Church and Ecumenism /blog/events/ristin-kilta-raimo-goyarrola-katolinen-kirkko-ja-ekumenia/

 

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. The Housing Regulations have been updated
2. University strike on the 7th of March
3. Suggest a recipient for the AYY acknowledgement reward
4. New faces at AYY’s Office
5. Foundation for Aalto University Science and Technology: Collaboration between Industrial Companies and Aalto University
6. Creating impact is a teamwork. Are you in?

WORKING LIFE

7. A summer job that sounds good – Avain Meet & Mingle event at the Avain Sauna on the 8th of March at 17:00
8. Accenture Excursion with AYY, KY & Probba: Experience the Thrill of the New 23.3.
9. AYY is looking for interns

EVENTS

10. Campus Sauna on the 5th of March
11. Study Abroad with InnoEnergy!
12. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Tournament – Murskaveljekset V 11.3.
13. Innovative Marine Technology for Challenging Seas Exhibition Opening and FITech Matchmaking Event 14.3.
14. BEST Cantus 14.3.
15. Come and celebrate St Patrick’s Day on the 16^th of March!
16. The Song Leader Committee presents: Around the World -sitsit 27.3.

SPORTS

17. The Teekkari Riders’ summer classes and camps are coming!

CULTURE

18. Teekkarispeksi 2018: Hurma
19. Musiikki tekee hyvää! mini festival at the Otaniemi Chapel for the Common Responsibility Campaign on the 17^th and 18^th of March
20. Outo kantele record release concert on the 23^rd of March

WELL-BEING

21. FSHS physiotherapy courses

OTHERS

22. The second application round of the TTE Fund for 2018 is now open
23. Apply to AYY’s Outdoors Game Committee
24. Crossroads case competition on March 27th
25. BEST Summer courses’ application deadline approaching, apply by March 18th
26. New Into portal to be released on Monday, 12 March

 

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

1. The Housing Regulations have been updated

The Representative Council decided on changes to the Housing Regulations at its meeting on Thursday, the 22nd of February 2018.

The changes relate particularly to the conditions about the period of validity of the housing applications, reacting to housing offers, and the secondary leasing of apartments.

The new Housing Regulations entered into force on the 1st of March 2018, so now is a good time check how the changes may affect your housing situation: /en/blog/2018/02/26/new-housing-regulations-enter-into-force-on-the-1st-of-march-2018/

 

2. University strike on the 7th of March

A strike notice has been given regarding the Aalto University on Wednesday, the 7^th of March.

The strike will be held unless the Association of Finnish Independent Education Employers (AFIEE), which acts as the representative for universities as employers, can reach an agreement on the university sector labor dispute with the representatives for university staff Juko, the Trade Union for the Public and Welfare Sectors JHL and the Federation of Salaried Employees Pardia.

If the strike is held, it will affect teaching, student services and student administration, among other things. It may also affect the library’s opening hours and study facilities.

Please check the channels of each party in question on how the strike will affect their operations. Also check with the parties on how to act if you have agreed about a meeting with a member of the University staff on Wednesday.

The strike does not apply to student restaurants or UniSport, but exceptional opening hours are still possible.

 

3. Suggest a recipient for the AYY acknowledgement reward

Do you know a pioneer, unconventional bridge-builder or a cross-disciplinary hard worker in the Aalto community who deserves recognition?

Suggest a recipient for the Aalto University Student Union acknowledgement reward! You can make suggestions until March 18th. After the suggestion period is over, the acknowledgement working group will propose the final recipients of acknowledgements to AYY’s Board. Make suggestions here: https://lomake.ayy.fi/hallinto/bling/

P.S. If you’d rather take part in deciding who get the rewards, apply for the acknowledgement working group (English translation coming up): https://lomake.ayy.fi/hallinto/hakemuslomake-huomionosoitustyoryhmaan/

 

4. New faces at AYY’s Office

A total of four new employees started their work at the Aalto University Student Union in February.

The new faces are Specialist in Academic Affairs Minna Mäkitalo, Student Advocacy Specialist for ARTS students and Executive Manager for TOKYO Tero Uuttana, Organizational Affairs and Communications Specialist Essi Puustinen and Sales Coordinator Rasmus Ruohola.

Read the stories on AYY’s website to learn more about our new employees and how they can help members of the Student Union in their work.

Advocacy Specialists Minna and Tero: /en/blog/2018/02/27/ayys-new-advocacy-specialists-introduce-themselves/

Organizational Affairs and Communications Specialist Essi and Sales Coordinator Rasmus: /en/blog/2018/02/28/ayys-fresh-staff-members-introduce-themselves-organizational-affairs-and-communications-specialist-and-sales-coordinator/

 

5. Foundation for Aalto University Science and Technology: Collaboration between Industrial Companies and Aalto University

The Foundation for Aalto University Science and Technology awards MSc and PhD thesis grants and supports the research and teaching of technical disciplines at Aalto University. For companies, the Foundation offers an easy and low-cost way of research collaboration. Companies donating to the Foundation can target specific fields of science.

http://elec.aalto.fi/en/about/foundation_technology/

 

6. Creating impact is a teamwork. Are you in?

Imagine yourself at the shop. Payday is still weeks ahead, but you are tempted to make a purchase that you currently cannot afford. Will you do the math of the influence of the purchase or do you just go with the flow and buy it on credit?

More and more individuals are falling into debt and we want to change that. We challenge teams to join us in creating radical innovations that help people to manage their own personal economy and create a positive impact in the world.

Together with our partners we will take the hackathon experience to the next level. Selected teams will unlock access to data, get support of the top mentors from across the industries and hear the keynote speakers that will share insights on innovation, entrepreneurship, human behavior, design and exponential technology.

Get your team together and join us in creating radical innovations that explore data-driven opportunities of the human nature. The top teams are rewarded with prizes. All teams get unforgettable experience, learning and networking opportunity.

Read more about the challenge, speakers and mentors on our website: https://campaigns.tieto.com/intrumhack

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 12, 2018
HACKATHON DATE: April 11-12, 2018
PLACE: Tieto Keilalahti Campus, Espoo, Finland

Intrum & Tieto

 

WORKING LIFE

 

7. A summer job that sounds good – Avain Meet & Mingle event at the Avain Sauna on the 8th of March at 17:00

Seize the opportunity and spend an unforgettable summer at Avain Yhtiöt! Welcome to the Avain Meet & Mingle event to hear about the operations of Avain Yhtiöt, summer job opportunities and staff career paths. There will be light snacks and a sauna at the event.

All participants take part in a raffle, and the grand prize is a 100€ gift certificate to Gigantti!

The event is hosted on the 8th of March at 17:00 at Avain Sauna, at Otaranta 8E.
Sign up by the 7^th of March by 15:00 at www.avainasunnot.fi/meetnmingle. Act fast, as the capacity is limited!

We are currently searching for summer workers for e.g. property maintenance, customer service and construction and administration tasks.

You can read more on our summer jobs at: www.avainasunnot.fi/rekrytointi

Avain Yhtiöt is a Finnish corporation specialized in the production of apartments and housing services, construction contracting, housing management and renovations. The corporation owns more than 7 000 apartments, and its goal is to build 1 000 new apartments yearly to Finland’s central growth areas. www.avainasunnot.fi

 

8. Accenture Excursion with AYY, KY & Probba: Experience the Thrill of the New 23.3.

How does modern strategy consulting, service design and technology consulting look like in practice? How can companies transform and grow their core business or identify and build new ideas? Come to Accenture’s new office at Aleksanterinkatu to explore it yourself!

Accenture welcomes Aalto students to see and try out what working at Accenture could mean in practice. You will have the opportunity to solve business cases, use digital technology to drive growth and learn service design methods to explore new ideas and services. The event ends with lunch.

This event is organized together with AYY, Probba and KY and is open for students of Aalto University. The event is held in English.

Please fill out the sign-up form latest on Monday 19.3. at 23:59.

WHAT: Experience the thrill of the new. Come and learn what modern strategy consulting, service design and technology consulting are in practice, explore and enjoy lunch at the coolest office in town
WHEN: Friday 23.3. at 10 -13:30 (doors open at 9:30, the program starts at 10 and ends at 12:30, after which the lunch is served)
WHERE: Aleksanterinkatu 46, 00100 Helsinki
PRICE: Completely free!

Sign-up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KI2enU8bxPHo6hgek-AEML9Eq210kHfCGhfATwdMSRw/

 

9. AYY is looking for interns

AYY is looking for one to three interns for the summer of 2018. The interns’ work tasks can be related, for example, to organizational development, automation, archiving, or the development of student well-being.

The internship is paid and will take place between April and August. If none of the tasks available don’t seem to suit you, you can also suggest a new type of job – we are happy to hear new ideas.

We will fill the positions as soon as we find the suitable candidates. Check out the job descriptions and application instructions from the link below.

/en/blog/2018/02/22/the-aalto-university-student-union-is-looking-for-interns/

 

EVENTS

 

10. Campus Sauna on the 5th of March

Väre is coming! The Otaniemi campus is growing and developing!

But what does this mean in practice? Come hear more at the Campus Section’s campus sauna on Monday, the 5th of March at 16:30, at the Rantasauna!

The presentations will be held in English. After presenting the projects, we can enjoy good company, discussions and the warm sauna. So be equipped with a towel! The Campus Section will offer tasty snacks for everyone.

Program:

16.30 Snacks
17.00 Eetu Ristaniemi, Aalto University Campus & Real Estate: “The big picture of campus development and new plans ”
18.00 Sari Dhima, One Campus project: “Väre”
19.00 Sauna and free activities

WHAT: Campus Sauna: Väre & Campus Development
WHERE: Rantasauna, Otaniemi
WHEN: Monday 5th of March at 16:30
TO WHOM: Everyone interested in the Otaniemi campus development
PRICE: Free
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/events/217878338766582/

 

11. Study Abroad with InnoEnergy!

Are you interested in studying possibilities abroad?
Want to become more international?
Did you hear that there is free food?

Register yourself to an info event about studying abroad organized together by BEST Helsinki, InnoEnergy and Aalto University Learning and Career Services.

The event is held 8th of March 16:00–18:00 at the Harald Herlin Learning Center (Otaniementie 9, Espoo) and it is open to all Aalto students. Please register and tell us you are coming, so we can reserve enough snacks and drinks. The main language of the event is English.

InnoEnergy is aiming at increasing sustainable growth and competitiveness of the energy sector, through its Masters courses, across Europe.

We will also have Börje Helenius from Aalto University School of Engineering giving info on applying to International Master’s Programs.

Aalto University Career Services will also tell us about international traineeship possibilities and the GoingGlobal service!

After the event you are welcome to join an evening hangaround with BEST Helsinki at our renovated clubroom starting at 18.30!

Register here: http://goo.gl/k9ojPa

For more info of the event contact: Ville Alasalmi (+358402715327) ville.alasalmi@best.eu.org

WHAT: The Study Abroad! event
WHEN: 8.3.2018 at 16:00–18:00
WHERE: Harald Herlin Learning Center, Otaniementie 9, Espoo
WHY: Because of all the possibilities!

 

12. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Tournament – Murskaveljekset V 11.3.

Murskaveljekset is headed to Startup Sauna once again!

On Sunday, the 11th of March, a Super Smash Bros. for Wii U tournament featuring 1v1 and 2v2 events takes place at Startup Sauna. The event starts at 12:00, participants must arrive by 13:00 and the tournament begins at 14:00.

Murskaveljekset mixes together casual fun and competitive spirit. Come make your claim at the title of “Best player in Otaniemi!” Participation is free, and you don’t need to own a controller to participate.

Tournament rules can be found on the Computer Science Guild event page: https://tietokilta.fi/tapahtumat/1232

 

13. Innovative Marine Technology for Challenging Seas Exhibition Opening and FITech Matchmaking Event 14.3.

The exhibition at Dipoli presents the latest vessels in our country’s sea cluster and identifies future trends.

Numerous advanced shipping concepts have been developed and realised in Finland over the years. Examples of these are collated in the exhibition, particularly of the latest concepts and Aalto University students’ visions for ships in the future. These include passenger ships, icebreakers, cargo ships, research vessels and a tour of a virtual cabin.

The exhibition runs from 14 March to 26 April 2018. The opening is a great opportunity for students to boost their summer, master’s thesis and internship options.

Programme for the opening on March 14^th (Lumituuli Auditorium, Dipoli):

14:00 Opening Seminar
– Event opened by Vice Dean Pentti Kujala, Aalto University
– The marine industry’s need for broad-based expertise, CEO Elina Vähäheikkilä, Finnish Marine Industries
– Presentation of the FITech project, Project Manager Heikki Koponen
– Greetings from the Shipbuilders’ Club, Eetu Kivelä
– Exhibition introduced by Art Coordinator Outi Turpeinen, Aalto University

15:00–17:00
– Refreshments
– See the exhibition
– Networking
– FITech Matchmaking Event, company representatives and students meet at the stands

More info and registration: Aalto CareerWeb and www.fitech.io

Please register for the event by 7 March 2018. We hope to see you there!

 

14. BEST Cantus 14.3.

Get your kinkiest leather clothes from your secret closet and grow your moustache and head to BEST CANTUS!

Cantus is a traditional Belgian student party where participants have an unlimited amount of beer and fun while watching misbehavers getting punished in the most imaginable ways in the middle of the circle. The idea is a bit like Sitsit, people are seated and there will be a lot of singing during the party. Cantus lasts for around 3 hours and afterparty is held in Rantasauna.

WHAT: BEST Cantus
WHEN: March 14th starting at 8pm, doors will open 7.30pm
WHERE: Cantus in Smökki and afterparty in Rantasauna
PRICE: 15€
TICKET SALES: Kanditalo lobby, March 8th 10am-2pm and March 9th 10am-2pm, cash only
DRESS CODE: Leather and moustache

 

15. Come and celebrate St Patrick’s Day on the 16^th of March!

The International Section of AYY, Mosaic, is sending luck your way with a four-leaf clover.

Join us for a St.Patrick’s day celebration on the 16th of March. Come for free beer, karaoke, quirky bingo and lots of fun!

WHAT: St.Patrick’s day
WHERE: Otakaari 20 upstairs
WHEN: March 16th, 19:00 – 1:00
PRICE: Free

Check out the Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/320536368469301/

 

16. The Song Leader Committee presents: Around the World -sitsit 27.3.

Singing familiar songs is always fun, but every once in a while a singer should consider leaving their little bubble and heading towards the great unknown. That is of course Otakaari 20, where the Song Leader Committee has organised a sitsit party to introduce the note-hungry guests to songs around the world.

Tune your tongues to multiple frequencies and come to learn songs collected from all corners of the world. Those with keen ears might even learn the unknown origins of our most common and beloved songs.

Event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/218723675358392/

 

SPORTS

 

17. The Teekkari Riders’ summer classes and camps are coming!

The classes and camps held by the Teekkari Riders in the spring and in the summer offer plenty of riding opportunities for equestrians of all skill levels. Come to the summer classes held at the Teekkari Riders’ communal stable at the Southern Espoo Riding School to do all kinds of equestrian-related activities at an affordable price. There are classes for both beginners as well as experienced riders.

1. Summer classes at the Southern Espoo Riding School 4.6.–5.8.
   More information: https://tera.ayy.fi/ilmoittaudu.php?id=410
2. General skill level camp at the Onnenperä Stable 4.–6.5.
   More information: https://tera.ayy.fi/ilmoittaudu.php?id=407
3. Yoga & Riding at ChevaLux 1.–3.6.
   More information: https://tera.ayy.fi/ilmoittaudu.php?id=406
4. Horseback archery basic course 19.5.
   More information: https://tera.ayy.fi/ilmoittaudu.php?id=408

More information about the Teekkari Riders:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/teekkariratsastajat/
Website https://tera.ayy.fi/

Email the Board at tera@list.ayy.fi if you have any questions. Welcome!

 

CULTURE

 

18. Teekkarispeksi 2018: Hurma

It is summer 1914 at the Belfort Lyceum in France. Anna is preparing for the end-of-year ball with her classmates. Balls are always an important event, but now the Lyceum must also convince an inspector sent by the state, who is looking for even the slightest excuse to close down the school that is deemed as old-fashioned.

Anna, too, must do her part to make the evening perfect. Her thoughts are far off, however, as she receives a surprising letter from a secret admirer. Soon Anna makes a crucial mistake, one thing leads to another, and the result is truly not what anyone expected.

Speksi is a full-blooded, all-night musical, where actors, dancers, the orchestra and the diverse off-stage team create an entertaining, sincere and technically high-quality performance on the stage.

The thing that sets a speksi apart from normal plays and musicals is the audience and their participation. When a member of the audience yells “omstart”, the actor must improvise the scene again, tell a joke related to the situation or even start singing out of the blue, and then go back to the plot and the script. The orchestra, dancers and technology also participate in the improvisation. Omstarts are not practiced – they are created in the moment. Each show is different.

If you don’t believe it, come and see and try it yourself!

More information about the spring speksi can be found here: http://teekkarispeksi.fi/

Premiere at the Alexander Theater on the 4^th of April 2018 at 19:00. The duration of the performance is approximately 2.5 hours, including intermissions.

Performances:

April 4th at 19:00 Helsinki, Alexander Theater
April 9th at 19:00 Helsinki, Alexander Theater
April 10th at 19:00 Helsinki, Alexander Theater
April 13th at 19:00 Turku, Sigyn Hall http://bit.ly/2EfV2vc
April 16th at 19:00 Helsinki, Alexander Theater (alumni performance)
April 17th at 19:00 Helsinki, Alexander Theater
April 20th at 19:00 Kuopio, Kuopio City Theater http://bit.ly/2E3lAAL
April 23rd at 19:00 19 Helsinki, Alexander Theater

You can buy your tickets at http://liput.teekkarispeksi.fi

Tickets 22/24/29 €, student discount -9 €. Support tickets also available.

 

19. Musiikki tekee hyvää! mini festival at the Otaniemi Chapel for the Common Responsibility Campaign on the 17^th and 18^th of March

The Musiikki tekee hyvää! (“Doing Good with Music!”) mini festival for the Common Responsibility Campaign is a traditional benefit campaign held in Otaniemi. Two concerts are held this year:

Sat March 17th at 18:00: Polytech Choir soloists’ concert
Sun March 18th at 17:00: Polytech Orchestra chamber concert

The concerts are free of charge, and a voluntary collection is held to benefit the Common Responsibility Campaign.

The Common Responsibility Campaign 2018 fights against hunger and poverty. In Finland, the Common Responsibility Campaign supports people living in financially difficult situations together with the social work fund of the Church and the local parishes. The money collected during the Common Responsibility Campaign is used abroad to help people who are most affected by disasters and conflicts. The aid is delivered by the Finn Church Aid.

Come and enjoy the concerts and do good!

 

20. Outo kantele record release concert on the 23^rd of March

Outo kantele, the ninth record by KYN, conducted by Kaija Viitasalo, is an homage to the music of Jukka Linkola. The record comprises of two suites composed for KYN by Linkola: Loitsut (Incantations) and Outo kantele.

The music in Loitsut is full of joy, playful expression resembling the life itself, as well as simple beauty. Loitsut is a celebration of people and the nature, everyday wonders, happenings, work and of course love. The suite is colored with a vibraphone played by Panu Savolainen.

Outo kantele has fascinated audiences from France to Taiwan and charmed even a competition jury. In Outo kantele, Linkola has fused the world of folk poetry with a dose of bold cabaret spirit, a vibrant, even a bit theatrical expression, and a pinch of jazzy groove. The suite is starred by accordionist Johanna Juhola and pianist Kirmo Lintinen.

Warmly welcome!

Record release concert on Friday, the 23rd of March 2018 at 19:00 (doors at 18:30), at the Music Hall of the Helsinki Conservatory of Music (Ruoholahdentori 6, 00180 Helsinki).

Duration: 2 hours (including an intermission)
Age limit: none

You can find the event also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/187932398468342/

Tickets from the singers and at the door:

25 € basic ticket
20 € students, unemployed, pensioners, conscripts, groups of 10 people or more
15 € children 7-17 yrs
40 € basic ticket + album
35 € ticket + album for students, unemployed, pensioners, conscripts, groups of 10 people or more
30 €  ticket + album for children 7-17 yrs

From Tiketti with service fees + 1.50 €–2.50 € https://www.tiketti.fi/Outo-kantele-levynjulkistamiskonsertti-Helsingin-lippuja/52797

Children under 7 years free of charge with an adult with a ticket.

Interested in the album but not able to make it to the concert? Order the album via e-mail at levyjulkkari@kyn.fi. When ordered prior to March 23rd, 2018, you’ll get the album at an early bird price of 15 € (norm. 20 €) to any address in Finland without dispatching charges!

 

WELL-BEING

 

21. FSHS physiotherapy courses

There is still plenty of room in the FSHS physiotherapy courses held in the spring of 2018.

Check out the courses at http://www.yths.fi/yhteystiedot/toimipisteet/helsinki by clicking the link ”Fysioterapian kurssit, kevät 2018” and sign up for the group!

 

OTHERS

 

22. The second application round of the TTE Fund for 2018 is now open

The second application round of the TTE Fund for 2018 is now open! The fund may grant financial aid to all AYY members and associations operating within the Student Union. The TTE Fund supports visible activities that reach for the stars and make people excited.

You can apply for grants from TTE Fund in two ways: through the application rounds arranged approximately three times a year, and through the continuous application period, which is open during the academic terms. During the continuous application period, you can apply for grants with a maximum amount of 2000€, whereas the amount of project grants during the actual application rounds is not limited.

The second application round of 2018 will end on Sunday, 18 March 2018, at 23:59. Instructions for the application and its attachments are available on the website of the fund at http://tter.ayy.fi/. The grant can be applied for with an online form which is available at: https://lomake.ayy.fi/tter/hakulomake/

Deadlines for the application rounds for spring 2018 and other additional information are available on the TTE Fund’s website at http://tter.ayy.fi/. Also check out the Facebook site at www.facebook.com/tterahasto.

 

23. Apply to AYY’s Outdoors Game Committee

The Outdoors Game Committee is the old Humans Vs Zombies Committee, which is now also organizing the Academic Quidditch World Cup.

There are plenty of different tasks available in both games, and we need people for example for marketing, script writing and refereeing. Or perhaps you have your own idea about an outdoors game that you want to carry out? You have the chance to do that, too!

If you like people, zombies, Quidditch, organizing big events and dank ideas, you should definitely join the Committee! Anyone can apply for the Committee, regardless of their game experience. You can take part in organizing just one or multiple events.

If you’re not yet familiar with HvZ or Quidditch, read the basic information about the games on the website.

The applications start on the 5th of March and end on the 15th of March. Apply now at /stop/en/culture-events/humans-vs-zombies/

 

24. Crossroads case competition on March 27th

The 3rd annual Crossroads case competition is a one-day competition open to all Aalto students. In total, 15 teams are selected to compete. The competition will be held at Design Factory in Otaniemi, 8.45 am – 5.30 pm.

During the day, teams of 4 students work on providing a solution to the case that the case company introduces in the morning.

Students can apply as a team of four, or individually if they don’t have a team.

Interested teams/students should email a one-page motivational letter to Christa Uusi-Rauva (christa.uusi-rauva@aalto.fi by March 10th, 9 pm. The motivational letter should outline why the team/individual should be selected to participate in the competition.

The best-performing students might be offered the chance to represent the Aalto University School of Business in an international case competition in 2019.

 

25. BEST Summer courses’ application deadline approaching, apply by March 18th

This summer, BEST (Board of European Students of Technology) brings to you courses around Europe.

In these, you’ll get to attend lectures, given by the university’s teaching staff or by experts from companies, on Technology, Career Related Skills, and Applied Engineering. After the lectures, you’ll also take part in evening programmes, designed for you, to give you a taste of the LBG (Local BEST Group) that hosts you and the local culture.

The courses are about a week long. They cost up to 50€, including stay and food.

For more information about the courses and FAQs, visit https://besthelsinki.fi/en/courses/application/

WHAT: Summer courses’ application deadline approaching
WHEN: March 18th, 2018
WHERE: https://best.eu.org/courses

 

26. New Into portal to be released on Monday, 12 March

The release date of the new Into has been postponed to Monday, 12 March.

Into (into.aalto.fi), the Aalto official student portal, has been undergoing a redesign process since last autumn based on student feedback and the results of the student service design project.

The biggest changes compared to the old version:

– Into’s visual appearance will all change
– information is organised by programme, not school
– the content has been pared down and clarified
– a mobile version of Into is being released

The expansion of content will continue during the spring. We will collect feedback from students to improve Into further.

The old Into contents will continue to be available alongside the new Into until the end of the spring term.

This is the AYY weekly newsletter 9/2018. You can find news concerning AYY, its associations and sections in this newsletter, in addition to other useful information.

 

A sunny week to everyone! This week, we would like to remind all AYY’s members about participating in the #LuovutusAalto blood donation campaign. We kicked the campaign off with a bang, so let’s keep the good pace up until the end! A big thank you to all the life savers who have already taken part in the campaign!

 

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

 

Week 9

1.3.The Teekkari Sailors’ inshore navigation course starts /blog/events/teekkaripurjehtijoiden-rannikkolaivurikurssi-alkaa/

Week 10

7.3. Ristin kilta: Heidi Zitting – Ecumenism /blog/events/ristin-kilta-heidi-zitting-ekumeniasta/
8.3. Women of Aalto & Teekkaritytöt Kick Off /blog/events/women-of-aalto-teekkaritytot-kick-off/

 

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Housing regulations to change on March 1st
2. Survey about sexual harassment in the Aalto University, answer by the 12th of March
3. Register to Autonappi, use the shared communal car for a discounted price
4. The #LuovutusAalto campaign is under way – secure the victory for your association
5. Gather a team to hack for better financial wellbeing!

SUMMER JOBS

6. AYY is looking for interns
7. A summer job that sounds good – Avain Meet & Mingle event at the Avain Sauna on the 8^th of March at 17:00

EVENTS

8. Beer ‘n’ Bible at restaurant Fat Lizard on the 28^th of February at 17:30
9. Campus Sauna on the 5th of March
10. Women of Aalto & Teekkaritytöt unite – Join our growing network! Kick Off 8.3.
11. Study Abroad with InnoEnergy!
12. Fulbright Forum Explores 21st Century Education, Arctic Health, and Innovative Energy Solutions 15.–16.3.

WELL-BEING

13. Find yourself through creative writing! Creative writing afternoons at the Otaniemi Chapel in spring 2018

OTHERS

14. Take the OHO! project survey about the accessibility of higher education
15. BEST Summer courses’ application begins

 

 

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

1. Housing regulations to change on March 1st

The AYY Representative Council decided at its meeting on Thursday, the 22nd of February 2018, about changes to the Housing Regulations. The changes relate particularly to the conditions about the period of validity of the housing applications, reacting to housing offers, and the secondary leasing of apartments. The new Housing Regulations will enter into force on the 1^st of March 2018, so now is a good time to check how the changes may affect your housing situation.

Read more: /en/blog/2018/02/26/new-housing-regulations-enter-into-force-on-the-1st-of-march-2018/

 

2. Survey about sexual harassment in the Aalto University, answer by the 12th of March

Helsingin tutkijanaiset ry is looking into the experiences of students and staff about sexual harassment in the Aalto University. Harassment includes e.g. intentional or unintentional actions, speech or text that the other party considers unpleasant.

All Aalto University students and staff members can respond to the survey. You can fill out the survey anonymously if you want to. The collected material is processed by the Board of Helsingin tutkijanaiset to promote anti-harassment work.

If you so wish, you can also authorize your response to be used for research purposes, in which case Helsingin tutkijanaiset commits to adhere to the instructions given by the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity regarding good scientific practice.

The purpose of the survey is to gather information about harassment experiences in universities, and it is not a channel for obtaining personal help for the situation.

If you want to talk about improper behavior that you have e experienced or witnessed, you can contact AYY’s trained harassment contact persons Minna Mäkitalo, hairinta-nainen@ayy.fi, or Lauri Jurvanen, hairinta-mies@ayy.fi. The contacts are confidential and no action is taken without your consent.

Answer the survey here: http://blogs.helsinki.fi/tutkijanaiset/2018/01/24/seksuaalinen-hairinta-yliopistoissa-sexuella-trakasserier-vid-universitet-sexual-harassment-in-universities

 

3. Register to Autonappi, use the shared communal car for a discounted price

The locking system of AYY’s shared communal car has been renewed. The Autonappi application can now be used for everything from booking the car to unlocking the doors.

Until March 31^st, new users can use the car without the hourly fee for the first two hours, which means that the price is only 15 cents per kilometer.

Download the free Autonappi application, register with your aalto.fi email address and use the code Aalto_student. Using the car costs 8€/hour for AYY members (up to a maximum of 38€/day) + 15 cents per kilometer. You can book the car for a minimum of 1 hour and a maximum of 3 days.

Read more about booking the shared communal car here: /jasenille/palvelut/tilojen-vuokraaminen/yhteiskayttoauto/

 

4. The #LuovutusAalto campaign is under way – secure the victory for your association

The Aalto University Student Union challenges all associations active within its sphere of influence to donate blood for the #LuovutusAalto campaign.

The campaign started with a bang at the Dipoli blood donation event, where AYY’s associations made a total of 49 donations. But not to worry: you still have plenty of time to rack up donations for your association and secure the victory! The campaign runs until the 6th of April, and associations with the most donations will receive a free sauna night at one of AYY’s sauna facilities.

Read the participation instructions and donate: /en/blog/2018/02/01/luovutusaalto-is-here-again-blood-donation-campaign-between-february-8th-and-april-6th-2018/

FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/143681462965475/

 

5. Gather a team to hack for better financial wellbeing!

Intrum is aspiring to improve individual customers’ financial wellbeing. We open up the challenge to the community of bright minds and skillful professionals and invite you to take part in a hackathon, arranged in partnership with Tieto. Together we would like to explore how to create the best experience based on the insights from the data in combination with creative approach and out-of-box thinking.

Check out the invitation video here: https://youtu.be/YrEkX6QF_8Y

Get your team together and join us in creating radical innovations that help people to manage their own personal economy. We’ll support you along the way with mentorship, insights, data and tools. The top teams are rewarded with prizes.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 5, 2018
HACKATHON DATE: April 11-12, 2018
PLACE: Tieto Keilalahti Campus, Espoo, Finland

MORE INFORMATION:
Website: https://campaigns.tieto.com/intrumhack
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/143400566332422/

 

SUMMER JOBS

 

6. AYY is looking for interns

AYY is looking for one to three interns for the summer of 2018. The interns’ work tasks can be related, for example, to organizational development, automation, archiving, or the development of student well-being.

The internship is paid and will take place between April and August. If none of the tasks available don’t seem to suit you, you can also suggest a new type of job – we are happy to hear new ideas.

We will fill the positions as soon as we find the suitable candidates. Check out the job descriptions and application instructions from the link below.

/en/blog/2018/02/22/the-aalto-university-student-union-is-looking-for-interns/

 

7. A summer job that sounds good – Avain Meet & Mingle event at the Avain Sauna on the 8^th of March at 17:00

Seize the opportunity and spend an unforgettable summer at Avain Yhtiöt! Welcome to the Avain Meet & Mingle event to hear about the operations of Avain Yhtiöt, summer job opportunities and staff career paths. There will be light snacks and a sauna at the event.

All participants take part in a raffle, and the grand prize is a 100€ gift certificate to Gigantti!

The event is hosted on the 8th of March at 17:00 at Avain Sauna, at Otaranta 8E.
Sign up by the 7^th of March by 15:00 at www.avainasunnot.fi/meetnmingle. Act fast, as the capacity is limited!

We are currently searching for summer workers for e.g. property maintenance, customer service and construction and administration tasks.

You can read more on our summer jobs at: www.avainasunnot.fi/rekrytointi

Avain Yhtiöt is a Finnish corporation specialized in the production of apartments and housing services, construction contracting, housing management and renovations. The corporation owns more than 7 000 apartments, and its goal is to build 1 000 new apartments yearly to Finland’s central growth areas. www.avainasunnot.fi

 

EVENTS

 

8. Beer ‘n’ Bible at restaurant Fat Lizard on the 28^th of February at 17:30

“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 on the last Wednesday of each month at 17:30.

Spring 2018 meetings: 28^th February, 28^th March, 25^th April and 30^th May.

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 / 050 365 2256

 

9. Campus Sauna on the 5th of March

Väre is coming! The Otaniemi campus is growing and developing!

But what does this mean in practice? Come hear more at the Campus Section’s campus sauna on Monday, the 5th of March at 16:30, at the Rantasauna!

The presentations will be held in English. After presenting the projects, we can enjoy good company, discussions and the warm sauna. So be equipped with a towel! The Campus Section will offer tasty snacks for everyone.

Program:

16.30 Snacks
17.00 Eetu Ristaniemi, Aalto University Campus & Real Estate: “The big picture of campus development and new plans ”
18.00 Sari Dhima, One Campus project: “Väre”
19.00 Sauna and free activities

WHAT: Campus Sauna: Väre & Campus Development
WHERE: Rantasauna, Otaniemi
WHEN: Monday 5th of March at 16:30
TO WHOM: Everyone interested in the Otaniemi campus development
PRICE: Free
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/events/217878338766582/

 

10. Women of Aalto & Teekkaritytöt unite – Join our growing network! Kick Off 8.3.

The winds of change are blowing and it’s time to welcome the new exciting times for Women of Aalto and Teekkaritytöt with our first Kick Off & Annual General Meeting together on March 8th, the International Women’s Day!

This spring and the following year, we want to emphasize diversity – how it benefits us all and how to work with diversified groups of people efficiently. What better way to start this than unifying our powers with Women of Aalto and Teekkaritytöt! Together, we have the honour of hearing what our guest speaker from Accenture has learned of the topic.

After Accenture’s presentation, we have time for open discussion and free mingling before the annual general meeting. This is your place and time to really get to know to Women of Aalto and Accenture. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your future colleagues! We are looking for new board members that are willing to keep developing the women’s network in the Aalto community. If you are interested, we are more than happy to tell you more about Women of Aalto!

On top of all and to make the event even more enjoyable, we are happy to offer you drinks and snacks! For more information, check out the event’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/744240275775830/

The event is for all Aalto students and it will be held in English.

WHAT: Women of Aalto Kick Off & AGM
WHEN: Thursday 8.3.2018 at 18:00
WHERE: Atlantinkatu 7A, Rooftop Sauna Lounge
SIGN UP: https://goo.gl/forms/G9tmGYKhIMgTNUmC2
HOW MUCH: Free of charge (no-show fee €5)

In case of cancellation, please contact us by March 4th at the latest so we can give your spot to someone else.

 

11. Study Abroad with InnoEnergy!

Are you interested in studying possibilities abroad?
Want to become more international?
Did you hear that there is free food?

Register yourself to an info event about studying abroad organized together by BEST Helsinki, InnoEnergy and Aalto University Learning and Career Services.

The event is held 8th of March 16:00–18:00 at the Harald Herlin Learning Center (Otaniementie 9, Espoo)

The event is open to all Aalto students! But please register and tell us you are coming, so we can reserve enough snacks and drinks. The main language of the event is English.

BEST Helsinki is currently working under Mosaic, the international section of Aalto University Student Union. We have a team of 25 active members who run the Local BEST Group (Board of European Students of Technology) and its events, such as the annual academic courses.

InnoEnergy is a company aiming at increasing sustainable growth and competitiveness of the energy sector across Europe.

We will also have Börje Helenius from Aalto University School of Engineering giving info on applying to International Master’s Programs.

Aalto University Career Services will also tell us about international traineeship possibilities and the GoingGlobal service!

After the event you are welcome to join an evening hangaround with BEST Helsinki at our renovated clubroom starting at 18.30!

Register here: http://goo.gl/k9ojPa

For more info of the event contact: Ville Alasalmi (+358402715327) ville.alasalmi@best.eu.org

WHAT: The Study Abroad! event
WHEN: 8.3.2018 at 16:00–18:00
WHERE: Harald Herlin Learning Center, Otaniementie 9, Espoo
WHY: Because of all the possibilities!

 

12. Fulbright Forum Explores 21st Century Education, Arctic Health, and Innovative Energy Solutions 15.–16.3.

“Fulbright Forum 2018: Education, Innovation, Science and Art” at the University of Helsinki and Aalto University on March 15–16, 2018 provides a unique opportunity to hear about the research and projects that the current American Fulbright scholars, teachers, and graduate students are doing in Finland.

Join us for the whole seminar or pop in for the presentation of your choice. The event is open to the public and free of charge. The presentations are in English.

Check out the seminar program: http://www.fulbright.fi/en/fulbright-forum

Welcome!

 

WELL-BEING

 

13. Find yourself through creative writing! Creative writing afternoons at the Otaniemi Chapel in spring 2018

Come and join the creative writing afternoons at the Otaniemi Chapel! The goal of the afternoons is to:

– Create joy, new perspectives and self-knowledge through creative writing.

– Support Aalto University students and staff in personal growth and development.

The themes of the afternoons are (registration link for each afternoon can be found below):

Self-knowledge 14^th March at 15:00-17:30 http://bit.ly/2E8Hl21
My Wisdom 28^th March at 15:00-17:30 http://bit.ly/2nMhpz8
Dreams 11^th April at 15:00-17:30 http://bit.ly/2E7sx3w

The events are gentle and empowering. They consist of writing, discussions and silence.

You can participate in one, two or three events according to your schedule and interest. Participation is free. Coffee and tea are served. Every afternoon has room for max. 15 participants. Sign up by clicking on the afternoons’ themes. Please sign up separately each time.

A creative and warm welcome!

Organizer: MA, author and trainer Mertzi Bergman. He has published books on creativity and inspiration. In addition to his university degree (MA) and writing, Bergman has also studied topics such as mindfulness, art therapy, clownery, tantra, psychodrama, NLP, coaching, solution-oriented work control, standup, empowering photography and improvisation.

The creative writing afternoons are made possible by the Tapiola parish, accompanied by Aalto chaplain Marjut Mulari.

 

OTHERS

 

14. Take the OHO! project survey about the accessibility of higher education

A part of The Ministry of Education and Culture-funded OHO! project is examining the accessibility of higher education.

The accessibility of higher education illustrates how the environment and the operational culture of higher education institutions support the students’ participation and equality.

Link to questionnaire: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/E47E4D95ABC8734E

 

15. BEST Summer courses’ application begins

This summer, BEST (Board of European Students of Technology) brings to you courses around Europe.

In these courses, you’ll get to attend lectures, given by the university’s teaching staff or by experts from companies, on Technology, Career-related Skills, and Applied Engineering. After the lectures, you’ll also take part in evening programmes, designed for you, to get a taste of the LBG (Local BEST Group) – that hosts you – and the local culture.

These courses are about one week long. They cost up to 50€, including accommodation and food.

Application deadline: March 19th 2018, 00:00

For more information about the courses and FAQs, visit https://besthelsinki.fi/en/courses/application/

WHAT: Summer courses’ application begins
WHEN: Feb 18th, 2018
WHERE: https://best.eu.org/courses