Students

Trouble with your studies? We’ll help!
Changes in Opening Times of the Arabia Service Point
Heikki Isotalo is our new Chief of Advocacy and Communications
Get to Know AYY’s new IT Expert, AD and Information Officer
The Contest Continues – Design AYY and TOKYO’s calendar for 2018–19!
The AllWell survey is open from February 1st to 16th

EVENTS

Get to Know Africa 30.1.
Tenured Professors’ Installation Lectures 31.1.
Teekkari Sailors’ information evening on the 31st of January
Car Parking at the Campus – Come and Discuss on 5.2.
Summer Job that Sounds Good – Avain Meet&Mingle Event at Avain Sauna on 6.2.
AMCA Spring 2018 Kick-Off: Brave New Ways of Learning 9.2.
Gravitaatio 2018 13.2.

OtaKoppi introductory practice session on the 4th of February
Taekwon-Do beginners course still has open slots
Polijazz ry’s weekly classes start today!

Chamber choir Dissonanssi is looking for altos and male singers!

WELL-BEING

Become a lifesaver at Dipoli on the 8th of February
Mindfulness in Stress Management workshop

Studio Kipsari is now open in Otaniemi!
Glider flying permit course starts on the 30th of January
The Guild of Electrical Engineering is looking for a designer to renew its brand identity
Study during the Summer – ITP 2018
Become an AIESEC volunteer

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Trouble with your studies? We’ll help!

Do you need help regarding the University or study life, but have no clue where to ask? Ask away, we’ll help!

Send a message to the new help@ayy.fi email address. Our experts will help you and guide you forward. They provide help in e.g. problematic situations regarding the University, questions related to student health and studying in Finland, as well as in other study life problems. We guarantee a personal response from a suitable expert.

Don’t be left alone in the dark with your problem. Help is only a few clicks away: help@ayy.fi

Read more on the helping parties: /en/students/health-and-welfare/

2. Changes in Opening Times of the Arabia Service Point

From Thursday the 1st of February, the Arabia Service Point is open as follows:

Mon 12–15
Wed 12–15
Fri 12–14

Find the opening times of the Otaniemi and Arabia Service Points online: /en/contact-information/service-points/

3. Heikki Isotalo is our new Chief of Advocacy and Communications

Heikki Isotalo will start as the new Chief of Advocacy and Communications on Wednesday, the 7th of February. Isotalo has worked as a student active in Turku and is now moving to AYY from the Helsinki University Student Union, from the tasks of an Expert in Educational Policy.

The Chief of Advocacy and Communications is a new task at AYY. The Chief is in charge of planning, leading and implementing the advocacy work of the Student Union and acting as the team leader for the advocacy and communications teams.

Read Heikki’s thoughts on his new job: /en/blog/2018/01/26/the-new-advocacy-and-communications-manager-for-ayy-is-heikki-isotalo/

4. Get to Know AYY’s new IT Expert, AD and Information Officer

AYY received new additions to its staff at the turn of the year: IT Expert Petteri Nummela, AD Aino Korpinen and Information Officer Siiri Liitiä.

Find out more about the new AYY staff: /en/blog/2018/01/29/ayy-has-a-new-it-expert-ad-and-information-officer/

5. The Contest Continues – Design AYY and TOKYO’s calendar for 2018–19!

TOKYO Ry, the association for Aalto University Arts, Design and Architect students, has published its design calendar since 1975. In 2018, the Arts and Design students will move to Otaniemi, and to celebrate this, AYY and TOKYO will join forces to produce a joint design calendar for 2018–19 that will be distributed to all Aalto students.

The calendar designer will be chosen with a traditional contest from amongst the students. The contest has been extended to the 6th of February. Read more and join the contest at /en/blog/2017/12/16/design-ayy-and-tokyos-calendar-for-2018-19/

6. The AllWell survey is open from February 1st to 16th

The health and study skill survey AllWell?, organized by Aalto University, is open from the 1st of February until the 16^th of February. The survey is personal, and a link to the survey should have been sent to all 2nd year bachelor’s students and 1st year master’s students via email.

The survey results are an important part of AYY’s advocacy work. All who participate in the survey will also receive a personal feedback email on their study skills a few weeks after the survey closes, so second year bachelor’s and first year master’s degree students: Check your email!

EVENTS

7. Get to Know Africa 30.1.

Aalto Community of African Students (ACAS) cordially invites you to its first event of the year: ‘GET TO KNOW AFRICA’

The aim of the event is to broaden students’ views on the vast opportunities that the African continent provides, from culture and tourism to entrepreneurship.

Kindly join us at The Stage, Aalto Design Factory, Betonimiehenkuja 5C, 02150, Espoo on the 30th of January at 18:00.

Just bring yourself, a beautiful smile with an open mind, and let’s create impact.

Welcome!!!

WHAT: GET TO KNOW AFRICA
WHERE: The Stage, Aalto Design Factory, Betonimiehenkuja 5C, 02150, Espoo
WHEN: 18:00 on the 30th of January, 2018

Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1439762402799881/

8. Tenured Professors’ Installation Lectures 31.1.

Hear about Aalto University’s research on Wednesday 31 January 2018 at 14.15 at Dipoli!

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

All lectures 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.

Read more about the lectures: https://into.aalto.fi/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=27655785

9. Teekkari Sailors’ information evening on the 31st of January

The Teekkaripurjehtijat (Teekkari Sailors) association is once again organizing an information evening for new and old members!

If you feel like doing things together and learning new and fun things and a healthy dose of fresh sea air and the great big blue sound like something worth doing, come hear about sailing on Wednesday, the 31st of January 2018 at the Otaniemi Rooftop Sauna (Jämeräntaival 3A, top floor, regrettably the space is not handicap accessible) starting at 17:30.

Sailing is all about salty spray, challenges and speed, but also breathtaking sunsets, a chill vibe and beachfront saunas. There is something for everyone in sailing. The best way to start and to find awesome sailing buddies is to come to the event and familiarize yourself with the activities of the Teekkaripurjehtijat association!

At the event, we will present other upcoming events, courses, voluntary work events and of course the upcoming sailing trips of the summer and fall. There will be food and drink served, and of course the sauna will be heated.

Whether you are a seasoned seafarer or just getting interested in sailing, you are warmly welcome! Invite your friends along. The event is free of charge, all you need is a mind open to nautical adventures and (if you wish) some sauna gear.

Check out our internet pages at: http://trip.ayy.fi/

See you at the event!

10. Car Parking at the Campus – Come and Discuss on 5.2.

All interested Aalto University faculty, staff and students are welcome to an open discussion event on the future of car parking and intelligent parking at the Otaniemi campus. The language is mainly English.

WHEN: 5 February 2018 from 9 to 12
WHERE: Lumituuli auditorium, Dipoli, Otaniemi

The discussion is started by Fiona Macey, Manager of Sustainable Mobility at York University. The moderator will be Professor Anssi Joutsiniemi, from the Department of Architecture. He is specialised in the interaction between traffic and urban structure.

9.00 Opening words Antti Ahlava, Vice President for campus development
9.15 Fiona Macey
10.15 A discussion on the car parking problematics of developing campuses.

This event will be followed by another car parking themed seminar, where we will continue the discussion on campus parking arrangements in more detail.

11. Summer Job that Sounds Good – Avain Meet&Mingle Event at Avain Sauna on 6.2.

Seize your opportunity and spend an unforgettable summer at Avain Yhtiöt!

Welcome to the Avain Meet&Mingle event! During the event, you’ll hear about Avain Yhtiöt, summer job opportunities and employees’ career paths. You can also enjoy snack and have a chance to go to sauna.

The event takes place on 6.2. from 17:00 onwards at Avain Sauna, Otaranta 8 E. Sign up for the event before 5.2. at www.avainasunnot.fi/meetnmingle. The space is limited, so act fast!

Avain Yhtiöt is looking for summer workers for property management and maintenance, customer service and administration. Read more about summer jobs at Avain from: www.avainasunnot.fi/rekrytointi

The event will be held in Finnish.

Avain Yhtiöt is a Finnish corporation specialized in the production of apartment and housing services, construction management, real estate management and repair constructions. The corporation owns over 7.000 apartments and its goal is to build 1.000 apartments more yearly to central growth areas in Finland. www.avainasunnot.fi

12. AMCA Spring 2018 Kick-Off: Brave New Ways of Learning 9.2.

Join us at the first major event this year hosted by AMCA. Brave New Ways of Learning gathers together amazing speakers and representatives from the corporate world.

Our panel includes:

Vesa Perälä – Founder of Claned, AI digital learning platform
Outi Sivonen – Head of People Development at Finnair
Juuso Laatikainen – Director at Strategy&
Outi Olkkola – HR Business Partner at Dentsu Aegis Network
Roope Takala – Head of Innovation Program at Nokia

Come to enjoy the panel discussion, network with companies and learn more about the student consulting program that AMCA has prepared for the coming year!

Make sure to reserve your seat by registering: https://goo.gl/forms/QxwP4QxfH9QyxBgb2

WHAT: AMCA Kick-Off Spring 2018 Event
WHEN: February 9th, 2018, from 17:30 to 21:30
WHERE: Aalto Design Factory – the Stage; Betonimiehenkuja 5 C, 02150 Espoo, Finland

Follow our Facebook event for future updates: https://m.facebook.com/events/142803566404514?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2298%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&aref=98

See you on February 9th!

13. Gravitaatio 2018 13.2.

The traditional afterparty of the Shrove Tuesday madness – Gravitaatio in Apollo Helsinki! Stop shivering from the cold and come enjoy the hot winds of Gravitaatio, when the atmosphere is raised to the roof by RosvoSektori and Petri Nygård in the biggest interdisciplinary student party of the beginning of the year!

What: Gravitaatio 2018
Where: Apollo Live Club
When: Shrove Tuesday, 13th Feb, from 20:00 to 04:00
How: Tickets in advance €13 bailataan.fi €13.50. At the entrance €15
Why: The biggest student party of the beginning of the year. Incredible artists and the official afterparty! You don’t want to miss this!

Tickets are sold at: https://bailataan.fi/#!/events/2b275ccf-3db1-4b79-8254-8e8482a2fb05

In collaboration with VT, Julkku and RWBK!

NB! The age limit is 18.

SPORTS

14. OtaKoppi introductory practice session on the 4th of February

Are you interested in Finnish baseball (pesäpallo)? Is baseball close to your heart, or do you think back on the times when you played baseball in PE with fond memories? Come join the practices of OtaKoppi, the Aalto University baseball club, this Sunday! No background of baseball is needed, although a lot of us do have it.

OtaKoppi practices in Otahalli during the winter. The practices are open to everyone, and you don’t have to worry about the equipment, because you can borrow them from OtaKoppi. You can also join the association free of charge at our website at otakoppi.fi, and get info on our events straight to your email. And don’t forget to like OtaKoppi on Facebook and Instagram!

What: Open baseball practices
Where: Otahalli
When: Sunday, the 4th of February at 14:30

See you on the field!

15. Taekwon-Do beginners course still has open slots

There’s still time to start a new and diverse hoppy for the spring!

Espoon TKD-seura ry is organizing a Taekwon-Do course for beginners in Tuulimäki, Tapiola, on Sundays between 15:45 and 17:15. The course lasts for the spring semester and costs €75. We also have a junior course for children aged 8 to 12 years.

More information and registration: http://teamespoo.com/harjoitukset/alkeiskurssi.php

16. Polijazz ry’s weekly classes start today!

Polijazz offers affordable dance classes in Otaniemi on a weekly basis starting today, the 29th of January.

On Mondays break dance at 19–20 (open level), on Thursdays street dance at 17–18 (open level) and on Fridays modern dance (beginners) at 17–18:15 and modern dance (advanced) at 18:15–19:30.

CULTURE

17. Chamber choir Dissonanssi is looking for altos and male singers!

Are you an enthusiastic singer? Would you like to sing in a choir? Our small mixed choir is easily approachable and there are no strict auditions to fear. If you have even a bit of experience in choir singing or a generally good singing voice, then you’ll be fine. We practice on Tuesdays at the machine technology building from 6 pm to 8 pm.

If you’re interested, fill up the form: https://bit.ly/dissonanssi and we’ll contact you!

You can find more info about the choir on our website: https://dissonanssi.ayy.fi/

WELL-BEING

18. Become a lifesaver at Dipoli on the 8th of February

Come to Dipoli on Thursday, the 8th of February between 11:00–16:00, donate blood and save lives!

You can donate blood if you are healthy, 18–70 years old and weigh at least 50 kg. New donors must be under 60 years of age, and persons over 66 years of age must have donated blood less than two years ago.

For more information, call the free information number at 0800 0 5801, or visit www.veripalvelu.fi and www.sovinkoluovuttajaksi.fi

The event in Dipoli will kick off the spring 2018 edition of the #LuovutusAalto blood donation campaign. Watch this space – last fall’s winners and details on the spring campaign will be revealed in next week’s letter.

Remember to take your Finnish ID with you. Welcome!

19. Mindfulness in Stress Management workshop

Need help to lower stress, anxiety or tension? Come join us in an eight-session mindfulness workshop, which aims to integrate mindfulness training as a part of the participants’ everyday life.

Mindfulness is acceptable conscious existing. Frequent mindfulness training is known to lower stress and anxiety. The training is a way to increase knowledge of oneself, improve focus and to learn how to monitor and regulate your feelings.

The workshops are held on Mondays from 14:00 to 16:00, from the 19th of February until the 16th of April (no workshop on the 2nd of April), class M140, Otakaari 1. The workshop is in Finnish.

More information: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/view.php?id=19282.

OTHERS

20. Studio Kipsari is now open in Otaniemi!

The little sister of Kipsari Arabia, Studio Kipsari, serves vegetarian and vegan lunch on weekdays from 11 to 14:30. The cafe opens for coffee at 9:00. The restaurant is situated next to Aalto Studios, at Otakaari 7.

Come for lunch and coffee!

21. Glider flying permit course starts on the 30th of January

The Polyteknikkojen Ilmailukerho (Polytechnic Aviation Club) PIK is organizing a glider flying permit course during the spring of 2018! The first course evening is on the 30th of January at 18:00 in Otaniemi.

The course starts with theory during February and March, two nights a week. Read more and sign up at: http://www.pik.fi/kurssi

22. The Guild of Electrical Engineering is looking for a designer to renew its brand identity

Aalto University’s Guild of Electrical Engineering is looking for a designer to renew its brand identity. The work includes subjects such as a new visual identity and templates for communication in different media. The work begins immediately and will be completed during the spring.

If you are interested, send your application, CV and portfolio to tuomas.isola@aalto.fi by Sunday February 18th. The commission will be agreed upon according to the job description. The position will be filled once a suitable applicant has been found.

23. Study during the Summer – ITP 2018

Do you want to study in one of the flagship programs in Aalto? What about completing your minor studies during the summer? Do you want to expand your professional network and gain project experience? What about adding a whole new element to your personal skillset?

If you are thinking about answering ”yes”, then ITP is for you. Application period for ITP 2018 is open until January 31st and the programme is open to all Aalto students!

What: Information Technology Program (ITP), 24 ETCS
When: May 28 – August 31, 2018
Where: Töölö campus, Helsinki
How: Apply by January 31. at https://itpaalto.net/

24. Become an AIESEC volunteer

AIESEC is a global youth-led organization striving to achieve Peace and Fulfillment of Humankind’s Potential by activating leadership qualities in youth through learning from practical experiences in challenging environments.

We are recruiting new and enthusiastic youth to join the Youth leadership movement in Finland! If you want to do something that has a true impact, apply and help us to organize global social campaigns in practice. We are looking for volunteers to be part of our organization as members and now you have the opportunity to participate in Helsinki!

If you already have the following skills and want to develop them in an organizational design, or if you want to build on to these skills right from the scratch, you are welcome to sign up with us.

Sales- Candidates who are confident in communication, persevering and resilient to promote our projects and work with local partners, also to create new partnerships with companies, organisations entities etc., in order to raise the functioning area of AIESEC Helsinki.
Project management- If you are looking for experiences to develop your management and leadership skills, and you are not afraid of taking the lead in a team, apply for this position.
Talent management- Candidates who have basic understanding of our vision and values and are passionate about developing and educating people.
International Relations- Candidates passionate about promotion and who have experience in organizing marketing events and/ or digital marketing.

If you are interested, fill in the form and we will contact you and invite you to a short personal interview where we will tell you more about AIESEC and what we do. You can sign up for membership here: https://aiesec.fi/liityjaseneksi/. The deadline for the application is 06.02.2018 so apply NOW!

We are organizing a Public Speaking workshop in the Design Factory on 01.02.2018 and you’re most welcome to join us there! Check out the event here. Don’t miss out on the chance!

Every year about 200 people all over Finland in the age group 18–30 join AIESEC. One of the best things about AIESEC is that when we empower others’ development, we also develop ourselves! This can be guaranteed by our massive alumni network which is spread all over the world and some of the renowned ex-AIESECers like Martti Ahtisaari and Bill Gates. We welcome you to join us in this attempt of providing as many leadership experiences as possible.

If you have questions related to our activities, please, do not hesitate to contact us:

Aastha Singh | Vice President of Talent Management: aastha.singh@aiesec.net
Valeriy Neznakhin | President of AIESEC Helsinki: valeriy.neznakhin@aiesec.net

For more information, you can also check our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/aiesecinfinland/

22.1.2018

Weekly Newsletter 4/2018

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This is the AYY weekly newsletter 4/2018. You can find relevant and interesting information on AYY, its sections and organizations, in addition to other information interesting to students in the weekly newsletter.

Snow is here, reminding us of – what else than applying for summer jobs! You can find tips for some interesting internships from this week’s newsletter. Good luck in your applications and have a sunny week!

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 /yhdistystiedote

Week 4
23.1. Taiji beginners course /blog/events/taiji-alkeiskurssi-8/
24.1. Ristin kilta: An evening of prayer and praise /blog/events/ristin-kilta-rukous-ja-ylistysilta-5/
25.1. Club Lagoon 2018 /blog/events/club-lagoon-2018/

Week 5
31.1. Ristin kilta: Ismo Heiskanen – Bible teaching I /blog/events/ristin-kilta-ismo-heiskanen-raamattuopetus-i/

There’s still time – Design AYY and TOKYO’s design calendar for the year 2018-19!

INTERNSHIPS

Accenture Technology’s Summer Internship
Make your summer count – Vaisala Giant Leap Internship

EVENTS

Students@Sweco event on the 6th of February 2018
Drink & Draw 24.1.
Get to Know Africa 30.1.
Teekkari Sailors’ information evening on the 31st of January
Beer ‘n’ Bible at restaurant Fat Lizard on the 31st of January at 17:30
Tenured Professors’ Installation Lectures

Start Aikido in Otaniemi!
Polijazz’s weekly dance classes in Otaniemi start on the 29th of January

Chamber choir “Dissonanssi is searching for new male singers!

FSHS health survey for first year students!
Stratos Program 2018 is looking for Candidates! – Apply by 30th January 2018

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. There’s still time – Design AYY and TOKYO’s design calendar for the year 2018-19!

Deadline 26th of January!

TOKYO’s design calendar has been published since 1975. In 2018 all ARTS students will move to Otaniemi, and to celebrate that AYY and TOKYO are joining their forces and making a design calendar for 2018–19 that will be handed out to all Aalto students.

As per tradition, the designer of the calendar will be chosen from within the students via contest. The contest will continue until the 26th of January, so there’s still time to submit your work: /en/blog/2017/12/16/design-ayy-and-tokyos-calendar-for-2018-19/

INTERNSHIPS

2. Accenture Technology’s Summer Internship

We are looking for enthusiastic IT students for summer internship for Accenture Technology. The internship period lasts from June to August 2018. Trainee positions are located in the Helsinki metropolitan area.

You will be working in an innovative environment with access to global resources and expertise. You’ll work on a real project role tthroughout your internship. Rather than just shadowing someone, you will be a fully-fledged member of the team right from the start, with responsibilities that could involve, depending on your background and interests: requirement analysis, programming, testing software, conducting research, writing reports or analyzing data.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits such as health care, extensive training and flexible work arrangements, wellbeing activities, Accenture FUN club, etc. We will connect you with a “buddy” who will be there to offer help and advice whenever you need it. Many of our previous summer interns have become permanent Accenture employees after they graduate.

Does this sound like the perfect start for your professional career? Make your move – apply online by 25.02.2018: https://www.accenture.com/fi-en/careers/jobdetails?id=00547122_en&title=Accenture+Technology+Internship%2c+Summer+2018

3. Make your summer count – Vaisala Giant Leap Internship

Is your ideal summer job made of meaningful opportunities? Would you like to kick-start your career in an innovative and international environment? We at Vaisala offer you a highly valued internship program that our previous generations of Giant Leapers describe as memorable, challenging and just a splendid experience in general. Do your future self a favor and apply now!

Our challenging and meaningful program is designed for 3+ year students in a university or polytechnic with a variety of skills, qualities and educational backgrounds. Each year we handpick exciting real business challenges for our Giant Leapers to manage. The projects range from product and software development to industrial engineering, sourcing, marketing and human resources – just to name a few.

Our unique approach helps you to improve your skills and gain special insight into our mission of creating observations for a better world. The highlight of your three-month #myvaisalasummer will be presenting the outcomes of your project to our board of executives.

We appreciate our Giant Leapers and treat them as our own right from the get-go. The open and supportive atmosphere makes it easy to enjoy your summer with us. We don’t expect you to have all the answers but we hope you have lots of questions.

So if you are ready to work hard, do your best and take this leap with us, see our projects for the upcoming summer and pick yours! We invite 20 bright and motivated young talents to Helsinki, Finland or to the United States, in Boulder, Colorado.

Learn more about the program and project details on Giant Leap Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/vaisalagiantleap and web page at https://www.vaisala.com/en/about-vaisala/careers/students/giant-leap-internship-program and submit your application before February the 11th.

Come as you are as long as you’re curious!

EVENTS

4. Students@Sweco event on the 6th of February 2018

Come and find out more about Sweco! Students@Sweco, an open introductory day for students, will be held at the Sweco House in Ilmala, Helsinki, on the 6th of February at 11:00–16:00.

There are lots of activities at the event for students interested in Sweco: meet and get to know to Sweco’s experts at the networking market, listen to career stories, take a tour around the office, take part in the CV and LinkedIn workshop, and learn how to use virtual tools. To make sure that you don’t run out of energy during the day, we are also offering you a free lunch!

Read more and sign up by the 28th of January: http://www.sweco.fi/uutiset/tapahtumat/tapahtumakalenteri/studentssweco/

5. Drink & Draw 24.1.

You are warmly welcome to join the Aalto Visual Communications study organization GRRR for some drawing fun!

We meet on Wednesday, the 24th of January from 19:00 to 23:00 at the Jätkäsaari Huutokonttori. This is our very first Drink & Draw, and the aim is to draw stuff we see around us and maybe meet some new faces. To wrap it up, we can examine each other’s results and give ourselves a pat on the back. Easy as can be!

GRRR will bring some paper and pens, but it is permissible (and preferable) to also bring your own supplies. Come along and bring a friend. The event is open to all Aalto students!

See you at Drink & Draw!

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/139501453406094/

6. Get to Know Africa 30.1.

Aalto Community of African Students (ACAS) cordially invite you to its first event of the year: ‘GET TO KNOW AFRICA’

The aim of the event is to broaden students’ views on the vast opportunities that the Africa continent provides from culture and tourism, to entrepreneurship.

Kindly join us at The Stage, Aalto Design Factory, Betonimiehenkuja 5C, 02150, Espoo on the 30th of January, 2018 at 18:00.

Just bring yourself, a beautiful smile with open mind, and let’s create impact.

Welcome!!!

WHAT: GET TO KNOW AFRICA
WHERE: The Stage, Aalto Design Factory, Betonimiehenkuja 5C, 02150, Espoo
WHEN: 18:00 on the 30th of January, 2018

Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1439762402799881/

7. Teekkari Sailors’ information evening on the 31st of January

The Teekkaripurjehtijat (Teekkari Sailors) association is once again organizing an information evening for new and old members!

Check out our internet pages at: http://trip.ayy.fi/

See you at the event!

8. Beer ‘n’ Bible at restaurant Fat Lizard on the 31st of January 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 Wednesday, the 31st of January at 17:30. The Bible teaching is held by Aalto chaplain Marjut Mulari. The restaurant is located a stone’s throw from the Otaniemi 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. For more information, contact Aalto chaplain Marjut Mulari: marjut.mulari@evl.fi / 0503652256.

More information from Aalto priest Marjut Mulari: marjut.mulari@evl.fi / 050 365 2256

9. Tenured Professors’ Installation Lectures

Hear about Aalto University’s research on Wednesday 31 January 2018 at 14.15 at Dipoli!

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

All lectures 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.

Read more about the lectures: https://into.aalto.fi/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=27655785

SPORTS

10. Start Aikido in Otaniemi!

Aalto Aikikai welcomes new beginners to join our activities at the start of February.

We are organizing an Aikido show and beginner tryout session on Thursday, the 1^st of February from 17:00 to 19:00 at the Jämeräntaival 5 tatami hall. Bring a t-shirt and slacks with you. There is a chance to wash up after the training session, so a towel and accessories are also a bonus to bring along.

The beginner training times during spring 2018:
Mondays 16:30-18:00 Otahalli
Thursdays 17:00-19:00 Jämeräntaival 5

You can join in the training during the first two weeks.

More information can be found at www.aaltoaikikai.ayy.fi and aaltoaikikai-hallitus(at)list.ayy.fi

Welcome!

11. Polijazz’s weekly dance classes in Otaniemi start on the 29th of January

Polijazz ry’s weekly dance classes are here again!

Break dance on Mondays at 19–20 (open level), street dance on Thursdays at 17–18 (open level), modern dance on Fridays at 17–18:15 (beginners), and modern dance on Fridays at 18.15-19.30 (advanced).

The first time is free. Welcome!

CULTURE

12. Chamber choir “Dissonanssi” is searching for new male singers!

Are you an enthusiastic singer? Would you like to sing in a choir? Our small mixed choir is easily approachable and there are no strict auditions to fear. We are happy with even a small amount of experience about choir singing or a generally good singing voice. We practice on Tuesdays at the machine technology club room from 18:00 to 20:00.

Interested? Fill out the form at https://bit.ly/dissonanssi and we will contact you!

More info from our website at https://dissonanssi.ayy.fi/

OTHERS

13. FSHS health survey for first year students!

Hey you, first year student of Aalto University!

If you have not yet answered the FSHS electronic health survey (Sätky), do it now! You can find it at: http://www.yths.fi/palvelut/yleisterveys/terveystarkastus_ja_satky

14. Stratos Program 2018 is looking for Candidates! – Apply by 30th January 2018

Are you interested in working on a real-life business project at one of the top companies in Finland? Do you want to take part in our FREE study trip to a world’s top business center in Spring 2018? You can have both by joining Stratos, an annual training program for Aalto Master students who are interested in Business.

We’re looking for students in different study backgrounds this year to take on the challenges provided by partner companies. So, if you would find this opportunity intriguing, you might be the perfect applicant! We’re looking for candidates to work on one of the projects below:

ABB – Assembly Factory and the Use of Digitalization: https://stratosprogram.org/2017/12/15/abb-project/

Schneider Electric – Logistics and Cost Optimization: https://stratosprogram.org/2017/12/15/schneider-electric/

SRV – Construction Market Research for Poland: https://stratosprogram.org/2017/12/15/srv-project/

Up-coming projects will be posted on our websites: https://stratosprogram.org/ where you will find the link to Application.

Also follow our official Facebook page to get immediate updates about other coming-soon projects: https://www.facebook.com/stratos2018

15.1.2018

Weekly Newsletter 3/2018

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This is the AYY weekly newsletter 3/2018. You can find news concerning AYY, its associations and sections in this newsletter, in addition to other useful information.

The advance voting for the presidential elections starts the day after tomorrow. Have you already picked your candidate?

AYY is there to make sure that you don’t have to base your decision on inadequate information: the candidates will be answering questions on climate change and sustainable development at the election panel discussion organized by young people this Wednesday at the School of Economics’ Gala Hall. Come there or follow the stream!

To offset the formality of the elections, we also have many fun events and sports and cultural activities for you, both in and out of doors. Find out more below!

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 3

16.1. Winter Day /en/blog/events/winterday-2/
17.1. Future Promises – presidential election panel discussion for and by young people /en/blog/events/promises-for-the-future-a-youth-organized-presidential-debate/
17.1. Polytech Choir’s auditions /blog/events/polyteknikkojen-kuoron-koelaulut-24/
17.1. Ristin kilta: Juha Erkkilä – Divine and Human /blog/events/ristin-kilta-juha-erkkila-jumalallista-ja-inhimillista/
18.1. Summer Job Day 2018 /blog/events/kesatoihin-2018-tapahtuma/
21.1. Ristin kilta: Senior Mass /blog/events/ristin-kilta-senioripyha/

Week 4

23.1. Taiji beginners course /blog/events/taiji-alkeiskurssi-8/
24.1. Ristin kilta: An evening of prayer and praise /blog/events/ristin-kilta-rukous-ja-ylistysilta-5/
25.1. Club Lagoon 2018 /blog/events/club-lagoon-2018/

Learning Award 2017 to student representatives in Aalto administration
Call for applications for student representatives in the administration of Aalto University open until Sunday, 28^th Jan

EVENTS

Future Promises – presidential election panel discussion for and by young people on Wednesday, 17^th Jan
Traditional Ullanlinnanmäki Laskiaisrieha on Shrove Tuesday, 13^th Feb
Laskiaisrieha continues at Gravitaatio!

Shorinji Kempo – spring 2018 basic course
Aalto-Basket is looking for players
Taekwon-Do beginners course starts on Sunday, 21^st Jan
Polijazz offers affordable dance classes in Otaniemi on a weekly basis starting on the 29th of January
Karate Shotokai Beginner’s Course

Polytech Choir’s auditions on Wednesday, 17^th Jan
KY-Speksi is here again!

Silent Retreat between the 6^th and 8^th of April
SeaFocus #IntelligenceHunt

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Learning Award 2017 to student representatives in Aalto administration

The Aalto University has awarded the 2017 Learning Award to the student representatives in Aalto administration.

The Community Developer in Learning award was given to the students as a thank you for taking part in the development of Aalto by acting as volunteers in positions of trust. The active volunteer work conducted by the student representatives has had a huge impact on the development of the Aalto learning community and the quality of teaching. Thank you, student representatives, and thank you, Aalto!

2. Call for applications for student representatives in the administration of Aalto University open until Sunday, 28^th Jan

The Student Union of Aalto University (AYY) has decided to open a call for applications for student representatives in the Aalto University administration for the year 2018.

We are still looking for representatives for the Creative Sustainability Programme Committee, the Aalto Entrepreneurship Education Steering Group, the Learning IT Steering Group, the Restaurant Committee, the Open University Steering Group, and the Entrepreneurship Programme Committee.

EVENTS

3. Future Promises – presidential election panel discussion for and by young people on Wednesday, 17^th Jan

Nuorten Agenda 2030, HYY, AYY, ALL-YOUTH STN and Sitra are proud to present the hottest debate for the presidential elections, organized by young people!

In the discussion surrounding the upcoming presidential elections, there has really been no talk of the hottest topic in the areas of foreign and security politics: climate change. What future promises will the candidates give concerning sustainable development? How would the President talk with Trump about the Paris Agreement, or would they mention the agreement at all? How would the President involve young people in foreign and security politics?

Present at the panel discussion are candidatesTuula Haatainen, Pekka Haavisto, Matti Vanhanen, Paavo Väyrynen, Nils Torvalds and Merja Kyllönen.

The panel will be held on Wednesday, the 17^th of January, between 13:30 and 15:30 at the School of Economics’ Gala Hall (Runeberginkatu 14–16, Helsinki). There will also be a live stream of the event.

4. Traditional Ullanlinnanmäki Laskiaisrieha on Shrove Tuesday, 13^th Feb

On Shrove Tuesday, the 13^th of February 2018, it’s time to find something that passes for a sled and head on over to Kaivopuisto park, Helsinki! Students from all over are showing up for an action-packed afternoon outdoors – so why not you as well?

In addition to the open and casual sledding, there will be music, competitions and great activities! The most daring and ambitious take part in the legendary ABB Academic Downhill Race, where teams pilot their home-made sleds down the Ullanlinnanmäki hillside in the hope of winning the grand prize! They are judged not only by their run’s distance, but creativity and showmanship as well.

Round up your own team and design and build your own sled! Fascinate the audience and the judges with ingenious designs to win great prizes! Also remember to ask your subject organization, guild or hobby association for help in forming a team for the race! Check the instructions and enter the race by signing up at www.laskiaisrieha.fi/maenlasku.

The best time to enjoy the great outdoors is between 12:00 and 16:00. The momentum peaks at 14:00 when the ABB Academic Downhill Race begins. After the amazing afternoon sledding in the Kaivopuisto park, the action continues with the Laskiaisappro 2018 bar crawl. Starting at 16:00 in Kaivopuisto, you can slalom through downtown Helsinki, touring bars all the way to the official afterparty Gravitaatio by AYY! Ticket sales for the Laskiaisappro start on the 22nd of January at www.bailataan.fi. More detailed instructions concerning the ticket sales can be found on Facebook. NB! A Laskiaisappro ticket is not valid for the Gravitaatio afterparty.

Last year, tickets and extra tickets were sold out in an instant, so be quick and follow the relevant channels! This year, we will also have a limited number of cheaper combo tickets for both the Laskiaisappro and Gravitaatio.

Follow the event on social media:
Laskiaisrieha on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1992148971060250/
Laskiaisrieha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laskiaisrieha/
Laskiaisappro on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1707713842614342/

#Laskiaisrieha18 #Laskiaisappro18 #LR18

With: ABB and AYY!

TL;DR

What? Laskiaisrieha 2018, the best party ever! Laskiaisappro 2018, the best preparty for Gravitaatio!
Where? Kaivopuisto, Helsinki
When? Shrove Tuesday, 13^th February at 12:00-16:00, ticket sales for Laskiaisappro on Monday, 22^nd January
How? Ticket sales at www.bailataan.fi
Why? The best outdoor student event of the winter!

P.S. Help us keep the park clean by picking up your trash. Thanks!

5. Laskiaisrieha continues at Gravitaatio!

Gravitaatio, the traditional afterparty for the Laskiaisrieha on Shrove Tuesday, will be held in Apollo Live Club this year. Stop shivering from the cold and come enjoy the hot winds of Gravitaatio, when the atmosphere is raised to the roof by RosvoSektori and Petri Nygård in the biggest interdisciplinary student party of the beginning of the year!

If you’re looking for some action before Gravitaatio, why not join the Laskiaisappro 2018 bar crawl? This event, organized by Vapaateekkarit for the second time this year, will really help you get in the mood for Gravitaatio!

What: Gravitaatio 2018
Where: Apollo Live Club
When: Shrove Tuesday, 13th Feb
How: Tickets in advance €13. www.bailataan.fi €13.50. At the entrance €15 + cloakroom free €3
Why: The biggest student party of the beginning of the year. Incredible artists and the official afterparty! You don’t want to miss this!

Collaborating with us with the event are also VT, Julkku and RWBK!

NB! The age limit is 18.

Dates and locations for ticket sales will be announced later on Facebook and on the website.

More information:
http://gravitaatio.fi/
http://laskiaisrieha.fi/

SPORTS

6. Shorinji Kempo – spring 2018 basic course

Shorinji Kempo’s free basic course starts on Thursday, the 18th of January 2018 at 17:30 at UniDojo (Pohjoinen Hesperiankatu 25).

Shorinji Kempo is a Japanese martial art that suits everyone regardless of gender or level of fitness. Shorinji Kempo develops your physical fitness, improves concentration, increases self-confidence, and introduces you to the budō philosophy.

Shorinji Kempo’s techniques consist of hard techniques (hand strikes, kicks, blocks), soft techniques (throws, chokes, locks, pins) and combinations of these. In addition to the training of the techniques, Shorinji Kempo also includes sparring, restorative massage and the philosophy of the sport. Most of the training is done with a partner.

The practices for the basic course are held on Tuesdays at the sports facilities in Porthania (Yliopistonkatu 3) from 19:30 to 20:30, and at Unidojo on Thursdays from 17:30 to 19:00 and on Sundays from 15:00 to 16:30. In addition to the practices, the basic course also includes a belt test in May. Participating in the course does not require a valid UniSport membership or paying the UniSport one-time fee. Requirements are interest in the sport and active training. Our club offers high-quality training, a safe training environment, and an excellent team spirit.

We are also taking part in UniSport’s Budo January event on the 17^th of January 2018 at UniDojo. Come watch our exhibition and try out Shorinji Kempo!

Welcome!

Inquiries and registrations: hysk.mail@gmail.com
More information: www.helsinki.fi/jarj/shorinji
Budo January: https://www.facebook.com/events/557546811256006/

7. 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.

8. Taekwon-Do beginners course starts on Sunday, 21^st Jan

Espoon TKD-seura ry is organizing a Taekwon-Do course for beginners in Tuulimäki, Tapiola, on Sundays between 15:45 and 17:15, starting on the 21^st of January.

The course lasts for the spring semester and costs €75, but the first two training sessions are free of charge. We also have a junior course for children aged 8 to 12 years.

More information and registration: http://teamespoo.com/harjoitukset/alkeiskurssi.php

9. Polijazz offers affordable dance classes in Otaniemi on a weekly basis starting on the 29th of January

Polijazz ry’s weekly dance classes are here again!

Registration starts on Monday, the 15th of January, on the website www.polijazz.ayy.fi.

The first time is free. Welcome!

10. Karate Shotokai Beginner’s Course

Welcome to Karate Shotokai Beginner’s Course!

The course starts on Friday the 19th of January at 17.30 at Cable Factory (Tallberginkatu 1, Helsinki).

More information and registration for the course: http://www.shoto.fi/alkeiskurssi_en.html

WHAT? Karate course
WHEN? Fri 19 Jan, 17:30
WHERE? Tallberginkatu 1, Helsinki

(Enter from staircase D. Dressing rooms are on the 3rd floor. Up one floor, then turn right and again right at the end of a long hallway to get to the practice hall called Awase.)

Do not hesitate to ask for more information: alkeiskurssi@shoto.fi

See you at the training!

CULTURE

11. Polytech Choir’s auditions on Wednesday, 17^th Jan

Singing with an attitude! The Polytech Choir is looking for new members! Do you want to charm people from Smökki to the Helsinki Music Centre and all around the world with your voice? Welcome!

The Polytech Choir’s auditions will be held on Wednesday, the 17th January, between 17:00 and 18:00 at the Choir’s practice facilities, in the 2^nd floor hall AS2 of the TUAS Building (Maarintie 8). At the auditions, you will have the chance to perform on song of your choice without accompaniment.

Sign up for the auditions by contacting our Freshman Emperor Nuutti Melkas (tel. +358 40 581 9696 or fuksikeisari@polyteknikkojenkuoro.fi.) See you at the auditions!

More information: http://www.polyteknikkojenkuoro.fi/koelaulut/

12. KY-Speksi is here again!

This time we jump into the middle of cold war, where two rival archaeologists have just found an ancient pyramid in Egypt. After studying the hieroglyphs found in the walls of the burial chamber, they get immersed in an extraordinary tale of the vanquished pharaoh of Tetankhamon, who ruled Egypt with an iron fist.

AURINGON PERILLINEN is a story about loyalty, motives and pursuit of your own interest. This interactive musical offers unrivaled talent, spontaneous laughter, dazzling musical numbers and above all, an incredible travel to the history of Egypt.

Ticket sales are taking place in Otaniemi and Töölö as following:

Monday 15.1. at 14–15.30, Otaniemi, U-aula
Tuesday 23.1. at 11.45–14.00, Otaniemi, Pääaula
Tuesday 30.1. at 11.45–14.00, Töölö, Ala-aula

Check out our Facebook event for more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1770556919655062/

**Note that the language of the show is Finnish!**

OTHERS

13. Silent Retreat between the 6^th and 8^th of April

The Espoo Congregations’ student work is organizing a Silent Retreat at the Nuottakoto activity center in Vihti between the 6^th and 8^th of April.

The Silent Retreat is a good way to charge your batteries, relax and spend some time alone with your thoughts. Good food, rest and nature will nurture the mind and the body. Collective meditation and prayer moments in the chapel set the pace for the day. The participants commit themselves to a shared silence for the weekend.

The Silent Retreat is for students and staff of universities, polytechnics and technical colleges. School Pastor Jyri Hakala will act as the retreat instructor.

Price: €45/student, €90/staff member. The price includes full board (1-person rooms) and transport. The last day for registration is on the 1^st of March 2018.

Sing up by the 1^st of March 2018 to Office Secretary Marita Kantola, yst.toimisto.espoo@evl.fi, or tel. 09 8050 2359. When signing up, please tell your name, school, whether you are a student or a staff member, your contact details, possible special diet, and whether you have been to a retreat before. First-timers are given priority.

We will inform you whether you have been granted a spot at the Silent Retreat after the registration period ends, and you can confirm your spot by paying the fee by the due date.

More information: Jyri Hakala, 040 513 4363

14. SeaFocus #IntelligenceHunt

SeaFocus is an executive maritime business platform with special services and projects focusing on the development of the maritime industry.

Intelligence Hunt® is a SeaFocus project promoting maritime industry as an attractive career path to the university students, and providing maritime industry and its stakeholders a magnificent possibility to get fresh out-of-the-box solutions and ideas. #IntelligenceHunt3 “IIoT and Sustainable Shipping – Cross Industry Learning Curve” will focus on cargo flows and intelligent port operations.

The Finals of the #IntelligenceHunt3 takes place on June 12th, 2018 in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Student registration will be open 15.1.–25.2.2018. The finalists will be chosen and groups formed 26.2.–1.3.2018

All finalists chosen will work for 2-3 months with a case and will present the team’s solution in front of the professional maritime audience and the jury.

The 2nd #IntelligenceHunt was organised in Helsinki 14.11.2017 with the following case companies: Finnlines, Tallink Silja, Arctech Helsinki Shipyard, Port of Helsinki, Stena Roro, DFDS, Climeon, Steveco, National Emergency Supply Agency of Finland, Varova, Mondi Örebro, MacGregor and SeaFocus.

For further information www.seafocus.fi

8.1.2018

Weekly Newsletter 2/2018

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This is the AYY weekly newsletter 2/2018. You can find news concerning AYY, its associations and sections in this newsletter, in addition to other useful information.

Fantastic new year 2018! Here is the first weekly newsletter of the new year. As the year has changed, so has AYY’s Information Officer – which means that this newsletter also serves as a greeting from AYY’s new Information Officer Siiri Liitiä.

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 2

10.1. Polytech Choir’s auditions /blog/events/polyteknikkojen-kuoron-koelaulut-23/
10.1. Ristin kilta: Sami Liedes – Kingdom of Heaven /blog/events/ristin-kilta-sami-liedes-taivasten-valtakunta/

Week 3

17.1. Polytech Choir’s auditions /blog/events/polyteknikkojen-kuoron-koelaulut-24/

AYY’s recruitments: Specialist in Academic Affairs, Student Advocacy Specialist and Executive Manager for TOKYO ry
Design AYY and TOKYO’s calendar for 2018-19!

Come and try out pole dancing!

The Teekkari Sailors’ inshore and coastal navigation courses are here again!
Few places open for well-being workshops
Become a member of the international section Mosaic!
Sign up for the Water Hackathon project course

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. AYY’s recruitments: Specialist in Academic Affairs, Student Advocacy Specialist and Executive Manager for TOKYO ry

AYY is recruiting! The search for these two positions in open until Wednesday:

Specialist in Academic Affairs

AYY is looking for a Specialist in Academic Affairs for a permanent, full-time position. The Specialist works with tasks related to student advocacy and is responsible for selecting and training the student representatives in University administration, for conducting cooperation with students and student organizations, and for student counseling in matters related to legal protection, among other things.

Does this sound like a job for you, or do you recognize yourself from the description? The search is open until Wednesday, the 10^th of January. Read more at /en/blog/2018/01/02/ayy-is-looking-for-a-specialist-in-academic-affairs/

Student Advocacy Specialist and Executive Manager for TOKYO ry (organization for students of Aalto University’s School of Arts, Design and Architecture)

AYY is looking for a full-time Student Advocacy Specialist and Executive Manager for TOKYO ry (organization for students of Aalto University’s School of Arts, Design and Architecture) to work as a substitute for the current Executive Manager until the 31^st of January 2019. The Specialist and Executive Manager is responsible for TOKYO’s administration and planning tasks as well as event production-related tasks and participating in the planning and implementation of the transfer of university functions of Aalto ARTS in the summer of 2018.

Interested? The search is open until the 10th of January. Read more at /en/blog/2018/01/02/ayy-is-looking-for-a-student-advocacy-specialist-for-arts-students-and-executive-manager-for-tokyo/

2. Design AYY and TOKYO’s calendar for 2018-19!

AYY <3 TOKYO

TOKYO Ry, the association for Aalto University Arts, Design and Architect students, has published its legendary design calendar since 1975. In 2018, the Arts and Design students will move to Otaniemi, and to celebrate this, AYY and TOKYO will join forces to produce a fantastic joint design calendar for 2018-19 that will be distributed to all Aalto students.

The calendar designer will be chosen with a traditional contest from amongst the students. The contest ends on the 26^th of January. Read more and join the contest at /en/blog/2017/12/16/design-ayy-and-tokyos-calendar-for-2018-19/

SPORTS

3. Come and try out pole dancing!

New year means a new start for Otanko’s Pole Dancing Beginner Technique Classes!

During weeks 2 and 3, everyone is welcome to participate in our Beginner Technique Classes without signing up beforehand. The classes are held on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays in the Association Room (JMT 1). We challenge everyone to try out this new sport – you can also take a friend with you! Detailed times and more information: https://otanko.ayy.fi/?page_id=1353

P.S. More advanced pole dancers: our first Advanced Technique Class begins at the start of the year!

OTHERS

4. The Teekkari Sailors’ inshore and coastal navigation courses are here again!

Dear sailor or wannabe sailor! Would you like to learn the secrets of navigating at sea? Who should give way to whom? What is the difference between a buoy and a beacon, and how can you find the perfect island for a sauna? Keep your eyes and ears open, because the traditional navigation courses organized by the Teekkari Sailors and authorized by the Navigation Union of Finland (Suomen Navigaatioliitto) will start soon, and the registration is already open!

The inshore navigation course is the beginner’s course for navigation and water traffic regulations. The teaching starts with the basics, so no preliminary knowledge is required. The coastal navigation course teaches the same skills but more comprehensively, including tides, weather knowledge and radar operation, among other things. You may take both courses side-by-side if you so wish.

The inshore navigation course begins on Tuesday, February 20th at 17:30–20:00, and the coastal navigation course starts on Thursday, March 1^st at 17:30–20:00. Both courses end on Friday, April 20^th, in an exam held between 18:00–22:00. Both courses cost 75 €/course, and just the exam is 45€.

More information, registration and joining as a member:
Inshore: https://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?page_id=211
Coastal: https://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?page_id=214

5. Few places open for well-being workshops

There is still time to sign up for the well-being workshops held in January and February!

Power of Imperfection (Finnish)

When you are kind towards yourself, you can live your life to the fullest, without fear or fatigue. Being kind towards yourself is a path to success, because friendliness will help you get back on track when you face obstacles and difficulties. Come and practice new ways of thinking in a workshop where we do mindfulness exercises to help us develop a compassionate and approving attitude towards ourselves.

The spring 2018 workshop is held on Mondays at 10:00-12:00, January 15th to February 5th 2018, at Otakaari 1, class room Majakka (M140). The workshop is in Finnish. For more information and enrollments, e-mail opintopsykologi@aalto.fi

Mindful tools for stress management (English)

Feeling stressed or anxious? Come and get new ideas on how to boost your wellness. During the workshop we learn how to

observe our thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations more clearly
be more self-compassionate
reduce stress

The workshop is held on Mondays at 14:00-16:00, January 15th to February 5th, Otakaari 1, class room Majakka (M140). For more information and enrollments, e-mail opintopsykologi@aalto.fi

6. Become a member of the international section Mosaic!

Are you interested in international events? Do you want to familiarize yourself with other cultures, but don’t have the time or money to travel? Do you have a lot of great ideas, but not the resources to execute them? Do you want to get to know your student union closer? If you answered yes to any of the above questions Aalto university student union’s international section Mosaic could be something for you!

Being a volunteer will teach you project management, team work and event planning. It will also give you lifelong friends from Aalto. All you need is motivation, inspiration and some time to get a bit of all this community has to offer.

Write a short application and send it to emmi.kosomaa(at)ayy.fi. If you have any questions you can contact @emmialina on telegram. Deadline for the applications is January 14th.

7. Sign up for the Water Hackathon project course

You still have today to sign up for the Water Hackathon project course!

Water Hackathon project course 19.1.-2.2.2018

Do you want to develop your expertise in the fields of water resources and the environment? Are you interested in designing applications? Do you have ideas concerning how to utilize GIS technologies in creative problem solving? Show your know-how in Water Hackathon!

Aalto University organizes a hackathon course in cooperation with the Finnish Environment Institute, CGI and Karttakeskus. During the course, students will develop solutions for Finnish aquatic resources in multidisciplinary teams.

The event, materials and lectures are mostly in Finnish, but it is also possible to participate in English. For more information and enrollment by 8.1.2018, please see: http://www.karttakeskus.fi/water-hackathon/

GIS-EV, Water Hackathon, 3 cr, Aalto University, 19.1.-2.2.2018.
(Course alternative at WAT programme: WAT-E3010 or CCIS programme: CS-E4004)

20.12.2017

Revised opening hours in the festive season

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AYY’s service points have the following opening times during Christmas holidays:

Otaniemi service point & housing office

Dec 22 open at 12-14

Dec 23 – Jan 1 closed

Jan 2 open at 10-16

Open for picking up keys to facilities rented on one-time basis: Thu 28 Dec at 14-16

If you’re unable to pick up the keys in the time mentioned, please contact us via email (ayy@ayy.fi) to arrange a time for the key pick up.

Arabia service point

Closed Dec 21 2017 – Jan 7 2018

18.12.2017

Weekly newsletter 51/2017

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The last weekly newsletter of the year is here! The next newsletter will be published in early January.

AYY wishes everyone a peaceful Christmas time and a happy New Year!

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 51

18.12. Soi jouluyö – Christmas Concert of the Polytech Orchestra /blog/events/soi-jouluyo-polyteknikkojen-orkesterin-joulukonsertti-2/

19.12. Female Choir KYN: Tuikkikaa (”Twinkle”) Christmas concert /blog/events/naiskuoro-kyn-tuikkikaa-joulukonsertti-2/

20.12. Ristin kilta: After Midsummer /blog/events/ristin-kilta-afterjuhannus/

21.12. PK’s Christmas – Thursday, 21st of December at St. John’s Church /blog/events/pkn-joulu-torstaina-21-12-johanneksenkirkossa/

The opening times of AYY Member Services during Christmas holidays
AYY’s recruitments: Head of Communications and Advocacy, Organizational Affairs and Communications Specialist & Sales Coordinator!
Design AYY and TOKYO’s design calendar for the year 2018-19!
AYY’s volunteer search for 2018
Changes to UniSport’s prices – you still have time to buy a Training Card at the old price

JOULUN TÄHDEN – Dominante’s traditional Christmas concerts
PK’s Christmas – Thursday, the 21st of December at St. John’s Church