The municipal election hullabaloo has started this week – remember to show your support, vote and influence! #AYYvotes

Remember also to donate blood and compete with other associations! #Luovutusaalto

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

 

1. Apply for AYY’s Central Election Committee 2017!
2. The second application round of the TTE-fund in 2017 is open!
3. Competition for associations – the most internationalised will be rewarded!
4. Welcome to discuss and share ideas in AYY’s workhop about internationalizing education!
5. Sports tutors wanted!
6. Group activities at FSHS
7. Allwell? student wellbeing questionnaire’s open info sessions for students
8. Survey for higher education students and alumni with disabilities
9. Energy revolution seminar
10. Applications open for Aalto Garden’s plots and board
11. LAN-Party at Tieto HQ
12. Join the Tyttösitsi committee!
13. Vuorimieskilta’s Vujukuntoon project
14. Catch! Come play Finnish baseball with us
15. Skiing day
16. American football home games are coming up
17. Join the AIESEC:n Global Volunteer -programme
18. Kavitaatio’17!
19. Sharpen your language skills at Café Lingua
20. MPIDEA-competition continues
21. Aino Magazine now avaliable on campus

 

Week 11

13.3. Ristin kilta: Peter Payne: “The Strong Promises of Prayer” /blog/events/ristin-kilta-peter-payne-the-strong-promises-of-prayer/ /blog/events/ristin-kilta-peter-payne-the-strong-promises-of-prayer/

14.3. Teekkarispeksi 2017: Viimeinen sinfonia (”The Last Symphony”) PREMIERE /blog/events/teekkarispeksi-2017-viimeinen-sinfonia-ensi-ilta/

15.3. Ristin kilta: Spring cleaning /blog/events/ristin-kilta-kevatsiivous/

18.3. League of Legends Tournament Series – Kick off! /blog/events/league-of-legends-tournament-series-kick-off/

 

Week 12

20.3. Teekkarispeksi 2017: Viimeinen sinfonia (”The Last Symphony”) /blog/events/teekkarispeksi-2017-viimeinen-sinfonia/

21.3. Teekkarispeksi 2017: Viimeinen sinfonia (”The Last Symphony”) /blog/events/teekkarispeksi-2017-viimeinen-sinfonia/

22.3 Ristin kilta: “Guild members speak” night /blog/events/ristin-kilta-kiltalaiset-puhuvat-ilta/

 

1. Apply for AYY’s Central Election Committee 2017!

Are you interested in making AYY’s next Representative Council elections the best so far?

The call for applications for the Central Election Committee of AYY is now open. The Central Election Committee is at the heart of the elections and decides on polling and advance polling stations, establishes the election committees, checks the candidacy notifications and agreements on electoral alliances and coalitions, performs the vote count audit and supervises the general order in the elections, among other things. Members of the Central Election Committee may not run as candidates in the Representative Council elections in 2017.

Applications for the Central Election Committee are submitted via the electronic form at: https://lomake.ayy.fi/hallinto/kvl/https://lomake.ayy.fi/hallinto/kvl/. The deadline for applications is at 12:00 noon on Monday, the 27^th March 2017.

Additional information: Administrative and HR Manager Johanna Pietiläinen (johanna.pietilainen (a) ayy.fi), +358 50 520 9434

 

2. The second application round of the TTE-fund in 2017 is open!

The second application round of the TTE-Fund in 2017 is open! The fund may grant financial aid for all AYY members and the associations within it. The TTE-Fund supports visible activities that reach for the stars and make other 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 up to 2000€, whereas the amount of project grants during the actual application rounds is not limited.

The second application round of 2017 will end on Sunday, the 19^th of March 2017, at 11.59pm. Instructions for the application and its attachments are available on the website of the fund at http://tter.ayy.fi/.http://tter.ayy.fi/The grant can be applied for with an online form, which is available at https://lomake.ayy.fi/tter/hakulomake/.  https://lomake.ayy.fi/tter/hakulomake/

Deadlines for the application rounds of spring 2017 and other additional information is available on TTE-Fund’s website at http://tter.ayy.fi/.http://tter.ayy.fi/ Also check out the Facebook site at www.facebook.com/tterahasto. www.facebook.com/tterahasto

 

3. Competition for associations – the most internationalised will be rewarded!

How to make your association more international? AYY is organizing a competition for associations, rewarding the association that has made the most developments in internationalisation during 2017. The means for internationalisation and opening new participation opportunities for international students can be freely chosen by the associations, but inspiration can be sought from the ABC-guide, made to help with the process.

More information and how to sign up: /blog/2017/03/03/kilpailu-yhdistyksille-eniten-kansainvalistynyt-yhdistys-palkitaan/ /en/blog/2017/03/05/competition-for-associations-the-most-internationalized-association-will-be-rewarded/

 

4. Welcome to discuss and share ideas in AYY’s workhop about internationalizing education!

AYY and Aalto are working together on an initiative to bring global competences (e.g. intercultural communication skills, global development questions, international phenomena of the field) into curricula, learning goals and outcomes, and we need your help and perspective! Multicultural is the word of the day – in most Aalto master level courses the teaching is in English and the classrooms international, in work life intercultural communication skills are needed in all professions, the Finnish society gets more diverse by the day. How are Aalto graduates prepared for this? What kind of skills does a global game changer need? Come share your experiences and ideas for development in the workshop on 23.3.2017 from 5pm to 8pm in Design Factory (Studio)! More information and enrollment: https://www.facebook.com/events/436867179986855/

 

5. Sports tutors wanted!

Brisk people interested in sports and organizing sports events are wanted for sports tutoring. The job of a sports tutor is to guide new students into sports. A sports tutor does not need to be an ISO/tutor: anyone can apply, regardless of their study year!

2-6 sports tutors will be chosen for every special status association, depending on the number of new students. Now it’s your chance to join our amazing team! You don’t need to be a top athlete to be a sports tutor; the main point is that you’re interested and enthusiastic about sports and want to do fun stuff with new students. In event creation, the sky is the limit: rock climbing, hiking, dodgeball at Alvar or even a student floorball tournament are all options!

Sports tutors aren’t left alone. Unisport supports tutors by providing free services for the tutors. Other sports tutors are also there to support and help you. Everything is more fun with friends! As a sports tutor, you will also make new friends in the cross-disciplinary tutor group.

As a sports tutor, YOU will get:

• The chance to organize fun sports events for freshmen and support in organizing events
• A sports tutor overall badge
• Free Unisport membership for 4 months
  • Some sort of plan for the next semester and attendance in the sports tutors training are required
• Free Unisport membership for another 4 months if you’re active
  • The evaluation for activity will be determined later
  • This means that you have the chance to get Unisport membership for free for 8 months!
• Cross-disciplinary tutor group and cool events together with the other tutors

Application form: https://lomake.ayy.fi/aava/liikuntatutorhakemus-2017-sports-tutor-application-2017/ https://lomake.ayy.fi/aava/liikuntatutorhakemus-2017-sports-tutor-application-2017/

Apply by the 19^th of March!

 

6. Group activities at FSHS

Are you interested in GROUP ACTIVITIES? FSHS’s Life Skills course will be held online from the 18^th of April until the 9^th of June 2017. Are you wondering how you could cope better with your studies and everyday life? How to find time to relax? How to identify your own resources? Or how do you want your everyday life to look like? Nyyti ry, FSHS and the Finnish Association for Mental Health are cooperating to organize an online Life Skills course. The course consists of a guided discussion forum and guided group chats. In order to participate in the course, you need to be willing to commit yourself to the group and have the resources to take part in the discussion every week on the forum and the chat group. By taking part in the discussion, you will get the most out of the group yourself and also provide peer support for other group members. Apply for the Life Skills course at https://www.nyyti.fi/opiskelijoille/ryhmat/elamantaitokurssi-verkossa-2/https://www.nyyti.fi/opiskelijoille/ryhmat/elamantaitokurssi-verkossa-2/.

Also join the Lower Back course at FSHS’s unit in Töölö from the 20^th of March until the 10^th of April 2017, on Mondays from 14:15 to 15:30 (tot. 4×45 min). The course will teach you exercises that strengthen your abdominal muscles and support the control of your lower back. The goal of the course is to learn a home program. The Lower Back course is suitable as a preventive measure and also good for people with mild symptoms. The course is free for students and will be held in Finnish. For binding registrations, contact a FSHS physiotherapist over the phone. You can book a telephone appointment by calling the number 046 710 1027. The physiotherapist will interview everyone applying for the course

 

7. Allwell? student wellbeing questionnaire’s open info sessions for students

The results of the recently conducted AllWell? wellbeing survey are now being processed, both together and school-specifically. Themes discussed at the info session include the elements that affect student wellbeing and how to develop your study skills. You will also hear about the results achieved at the Aalto University. If you cannot make it to the session held at your own school, you can also attend one held at another school. Welcome!

You can see the sessions held at your own school and the university’s shared sessions from the link below. The website also includes information on courses and workshops that support wellbeing.

https://into.aalto.fi/display/fiopintopsykologi/Ajankohtaista

https://into.aalto.fi/display/enopintopsykologi/Current+Affairs https://into.aalto.fi/display/fiopintopsykologi/Ajankohtaista

 

8. Survey for higher education students and alumni with disabilities

The “Tarinoista voimaa” project is conducting a survey, the results of which will be used to develop an online service supporting the employment of higher education students with disabilities. The online service is open to everyone, but its particular focus will be students and guidance counsellors. The aim is to promote the social participation of people with disabilities by using the knowledge and skills that they develop in higher education institutions all over Finland.

We hope that all students with a disability could take part in the survey. We will hand out 4 gift vouchers (value 20€) among all participants who have submitted their contact information.

The survey aimed towards people with disabilities who have graduated from a higher education institution is used to collect motivational stories from working life: https://www.webropolsurveys.com/S/3B64DB48CB0F7CD3.par https://www.webropolsurveys.com/S/3B64DB48CB0F7CD3.par

The survey aimed towards students with disabilities  looks into experiences, views and needs for information and support related to the employment of higher education students with disabilities: https://www.webropolsurveys.com/S/74EC99BC4560CEC8.par https://www.webropolsurveys.com/S/74EC99BC4560CEC8.par

 

9. Energy revolution seminar

Aalto University and Energiajohtajat ry will organize a mini seminar on energy revolution on the 23^rd of March 2017, from 10:00 to 12:00 at Otakaari 3. Students are very welcome to attend the seminar – it is free of charge and you do not need to sign up beforehand. The seminar will be held in Finnish.

Energy production and the energy market are in the middle of a revolution. People talk about bio-energy, solar electricity, wind power, storing energy in accumulator batteries and hydrogen containers, using the batteries of electric cars as energy reserves, the sufficiency and insufficiency of electrical energy, the transmission of electricity from one country to another, pricing in the EU and many other burning issues.

We have four Finnish top experts talking to us about these issues: Walter Ahlström Professor Matti Lehtonen from ELEC, Professor Jouni Partanen from LUT, Professor Sanna Syri from ENG and Leading Expert Risto Lindroos from Fingrid. A panel discussion on the subject will be held at the end of the seminar.

Come and learn something new and ask the experts questions during the panel discussion. If you’re even the least bit interested in energy issues, you don’t want to miss this seminar!

 

10. Applications open for Aalto Garden’s plots and board

Join the Otaniemi Urban Gardening Society and apply for a gardening plot in Ossinlampi by the 31^st of March!

We are looking for board members for the Otaniemi Urban Gardening Society. As a member of the board, you can organize gardening and gardening-related events, and it gives you priority when applying for plots. Welcome to our additional annual meeting on Wednesday, the 22^nd of March at 17:00, in the Johanna meeting room, on the first floor of the Learning Centre!

The application for plots has started at https://tinyurl.com/garden17https://tinyurl.com/garden17. Apply for a plot either by yourself or with a group of friends or with an association! The application period lasts from the 9^th of March until the 31^st of March.

For more information on plot applications and the board’s tasks, please contact Saana Rossi (ssaana.rossi@aalto.fi)saana.rossi@aalto.fi. Follow the Society also on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/OtaniemiUrbanGarden. https://www.facebook.com/OtaniemiUrbanGarden

 

11. LAN-Party at Tieto HQ

We would like to invite you to our monthly LAN-party in the new Tieto HQ in Keilalahti, Espoo! The event will be held Friday 24.3 from 17:00 – 04:00.

Which Games do we play?
Counter-Strike Global Offensive, Civilization V / VI, Heartstone, Gang Beasts, Rocket League, Jack in the Box, NHL 17 and so on

What do you need?
If you want to play multiplayer games with us, it’s advisable to take your own laptop + mouse/mousepad + headset
In case you want to just hang out and game casually, you can just bring yourself and enjoy the refreshments with some casual games.

The event only fits 40 people, so please be quick and also free your seat if you are not able to join us.

Sign up here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_dlhbRjcABYNNgo-a7up_CmF44_4yYmRaVVnsWbVIha7Y3w/viewform?c=0&w=1

 

12. Join the Tyttösitsi committee!

Are you interested in organizing events with a fun gang? Join the Tyttösitsi committee! We need active and energetic helpers in organizing the Tyttösitsit (“All-girl sitsit”) in the autumn. Tyttösitsit are the largest sitsit organized for women, and they are traditionally held around October or November.

By joining the committee, you will get valuable experience in organizing large events and can participate in the committee’s own events.

If you are interested, sign up by the 31^st of March by emailing us at johtokunta@teekkaritytot.fijohtokunta@teekkaritytot.fi!

 

13. Vuorimieskilta’s Vujukuntoon project

Can’t fit into your anniversary party dress? Suit feeling a bit too tight?

No problem! You can forget those worries at the Vuorimieskilta’s 70^th anniversary party, held this November. To celebrate the jubilee year, we’re helping the Aalto people to get into shape with our Vujukuntoon 2017 program, consisting of monthly try-outs for new sports. We also try to organize collective training sessions every week, in the form of jogging or Unisport group exercise classes, for example. The monthly inspirational message will keep everyone in check and remind them of upcoming sports events and things such as seasonal harvest products.

Events in the near future include:

18.3. Karate try-out, 15:30-17:00 @ Pohjoinen hesperiankatu 25
27.3. REllun HIIT, 16:45-17:45 @ Otahallin Aava -sali
15.4. Fencing try-out, 14-16:00 @ Pasilan puistotie 5

If you want to stay up-to-date, join the Vuorimieskilta’s Vujukuntoon 2017 Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/162457134228262/

 

14. Catch! Come play Finnish baseball with us

Hello everyone interested in Finnish baseball!

OtaKoppi is the Aalto University’s Finnish baseball (pesäpallo) association. OtaKoppi has teams for men and women, open practices and summer baseball during the summer. We also hold practices during the winter! On Sunday, the 19^th of March from 14:30 to 16:00, we are once again holding our super popular introductory practices at the Otahalli multipurpose centre! Find out more on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/170479960120652/ https://www.facebook.com/events/170479960120652/

The teams in the men’s provincial division, women’s regional division and men’s keep-fit baseball are starting to look for new members after the long winter. Would you like to play with Otakoppi next summer? Don’t be afraid to contact the teams!

Men’s provincial division (maakuntasarja): OtaKoppi’s highest­-ranking team. New players need to have some background with Finnish baseball, but we are happy to welcome new players! If you’re interested, contact Valtteri (valtteri.marttila@aalto.fi).

Women’s regional division (aluesarja): OtaKoppi’s women’s team plays in the lowest division. We need new players, and you can join even if you don’t have any background with Finnish baseball! If you’re interested, send a message to the women’s mailing list (otakoppi-naiset@list.ayy.fi)!

Men’s keep-fit baseball: OtaKoppi’s men also have a Finnish baseball team just for keeping fit, and it’s open for players of all skill levels. If you’re interested or want to know more, email the board (otakoppi-hallitus@list.ayy.fi), and we will forward your mail to Eero, the contact person for the keep-fit team.

You can also come to one of our practices (for more information, visit https://otakoppi.fi/index.php/home/kalenteri) and talk to use there! 🙂

 

15. Skiing day

The Skiing day for all university students is close! Get ready for the 16^th of March, when 10 academic skiing associations from Helsinki, Tampere and Tallinn head to Vihti Ski!

Here’s a taster of some of the people who are going to take over Vihti! Ensure your place in the group by signing up now – the ticket sales will close soon!

For more information, check out the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1824054204515003/permalink/1842462616007495/ https://www.facebook.com/events/1824054204515003/permalink/1842462616007495/

 

16. American football home games are coming up

Aalto University’s American football team’s home games are coming up!

Predators will be hosting the Academic League Southern Division game against Xamk Hawks on Saturday, the 18th of March 2017. The match will be played at Otahalli (Otaranta 6, 02150 Espoo), and the kickoff is at 17:30. https://www.facebook.com/events/265487297221214/

The reigning 2016 Student Bowl champions will meet UTU Beaver Hunters, the previous Student Bowl champions, on Saturday, the 25^th of March 2017. The match will be played at Otahalli (Otaranta 6, 02150 Espoo), and the kickoff is at 17:30. https://www.facebook.com/events/1834886560103815/

 

17. Join the AIESEC:n Global Volunteer -programme

If you are eager to gain new practical insights, meet new people in order to train your thoughts, and view the world from different perspectives, then sign up for the AIESEC Global Volunteer Program!

We are currently looking for business students, who have right skill set to help in voluntary projects abroad. We have business related volunteer internships ranging from 6 – 12 weeks to work on the Sustainable Development Goals. You can contribute yourself to the world by applying your business knowledge even within a short period! Take a look at these great opportunities:

NGO for Change in Greece – Social Media Development: http://opportunities.aiesec.org/opportunity/799003

Wiyasa Taruna Socpreneurship in Indonesia: http://opportunities.aiesec.org/opportunity/812422

Many students have already challenged themselves and gone on an internship through us. Take the first step to kickstart your career and contact us in ha2.nguyen@aiesec.net or find out more on our website www.aiesec.fi and FB page www.facebook.com/aiesecinfinland.

 

18. Kavitaatio’17!

https://www.facebook.com/events/244048566043599/

As March marches ahead, the pressure decreases and Smökki becomes boiling hot as Prosessiteekkarit throws the greatest freshman party of the year! Challenge your friends (or frenemies) in a game of beer pong or test your luck in the infamous shot roulette. A house party atmosphere is guaranteed by three sets of DJs, and of course PT’s very own dance group CanCan’16 will be performing.

WHAT: Kavitaatio ’17: Project PT – Prosessiteekkarit’s freshman party

WHERE: Smökki (Jämeräntaival 4)

WHEN: March 21st , 8pm

TICKETS: 5€ / 6€ at the door (badge 2€)

WHY: because this is the party you’ve only dreamed about

DC: come as you are

Tickets are sold at Kandikeskus from the 6th of March until the 20th of March, Mon–Thu, at 11–13

FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/244048566043599/

 

19. Sharpen your language skills at Café Lingua

Are your language skills a little rusty? Would you like to learn to speak like a native or just chat with the international group of friends? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Cafe Lingua is just for you! Once a month, one of the places in Otaniemi turns at casual language cafe, Café Lingua.

Café Lingua is a free-form language learning opportunity, where people interested in a particular language gather around the same table to talk and to learn the language in a fun way. The idea is to practice languages in small groups, meeting people, learning about different cultures and at the same time enjoy a cup of coffee and snacks. On arrival at the scene, you can either join one table with the language you are interested in or set up you’re a table for a new language!

WHAT: Café Lingua –
WHEN: Thursday 16th of March, 5 – 8 pm
WHERE: Otarannan kehotila
What does it cost: None!
WHY: Meet other (marine) mammals and learn languages!

 

20. MPIDEA-competition continues

The Industry’s great idea competition continues until 18.4.2017! Participate with any idea, product, or service, which creates jobs to Finland. The winner gets access to the growth accelerator ReNew Growth of the most respected consultancy McKinsey & Company. Read more: www.mpdays.com.

 

21. Aino Magazine now avaliable on campus

Aalto University’s student magazine Aino 1/2017 is available at campus – go get yours! In the year’s first issue you can read an English essay on the freedom of speech by Ali Sedaghi, a master’s degree student in economics, who came to Finland as a political refugee in 2008. Online at ainolehti.fi you can read two English translations of the magazines long feature articles: “Fear of commitment” asks if Aalto can really raise change makers when it refuses to get into politics and leaves out societal impact from its courses. “Women’s Fault” tells the story of Heinola – one of the many towns in Finland in which there lives significantly more young men than women.” You can also take part in a reader survey online and both affect Aino’s future and win movie tickets!

Help by donating blood this week! The #LuovutusAalto campaign is under way, register your association now! /en/blog/2017/03/02/luovutusaalto-blood-donation-challenge-for-ayys-associations/

 

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

 

1. Happening this week and next week
2. #LuovutusAalto – Blood donation challenge for AYY’s associations!
3. AYY is searching for a housing secretary
4. Train as a Security Officer, AYY pays for the costs!
5. Apply for the AYY Acknowledgement Working Group
6. Join the Wappuareena organized by Jäynä!
7. Suggest program for Otaniemi Free Space
8. Apply to Aalto Strategy Case Competition by March 12th!
9. Tenured professors’ installation lectures
10. Piste Anniversary Ball is looking for committee members
11. Become a founding member of Rotaract Espoo
12. Sign up for the EBEC Engineering Competition
13. Chamber choir ”Dissonanssi” searching for new members!
14. Silent Music: UMO & KYN
15. Music to support the Common Responsibility Campaign
16. TEDxTurku is looking for inspirational speakers
17. BEST summer courses 2017
18. Volunteer abroad and challenge yourself with AIESEC

 

1. Happening this week and next week

Week 10

7.3. Taiji beginners course /blog/events/taiji-alkeiskurssi-7/

7.3. Jäynäsauna

8.3. Ristin kilta: Benjamin Sandell – how to lead like Jesus /blog/events/ristin-kilta-benjamin-sandell-kuinka-johtaa-kuten-jeesus/

10.3. BEST Military Cantus /blog/events/best-military-cantus/

12.3. Cheerleading course starts https://goo.gl/forms/DHTXneJNgeeOOlln2

 

Week 11

13.03. Ristin kilta: Peter Payne: “The Strong Promises of Prayer” /blog/events/ristin-kilta-peter-payne-the-strong-promises-of-prayer/

14.03. Teekkarispeksi 2017: Viimeinen sinfonia (”The Last Symphony”) PREMIERE /blog/events/teekkarispeksi-2017-viimeinen-sinfonia-ensi-ilta/

15.03. Ristin kilta: Spring cleaning /blog/events/ristin-kilta-kevatsiivous/

 

2. #LuovutusAalto – Blood donation challenge for AYY’s associations!

Help by donating blood! AYY challenges all its associations to participate! Nearly a thousand voluntary blood donors are needed in Finland every weekday to make sure that about 50,000 seriously ill patients receive the treatment they need every year. Put your blood into circulation and donate now!

During the campaign, from the 1st of March to the 30th of April 2017, the associations that have donated the most blood, both quantitatively and in percentage terms in relation to their number of members, are awarded the use of one of AYY’s sauna facilities of their own choosing for one night.

Instructions on how to participate and more information can be found at /en/blog/2017/03/02/luovutusaalto-blood-donation-challenge-for-ayys-associations and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/1937651676466068/. You can and should test whether you are suitable as a donor at www.sovinkoluovuttajaksi.fi.

#LuovutusAalto #VeriRyhmä

 

3. AYY is searching for a housing secretary

The AYY member and housing services team is looking for a housing secretary. The secretary helps customers in a variety of issues related to housing and handles tasks related to rental and customer service. If necessary, the secretary will also participate in the production and development of other AYY member services and related communications. Free-form applications with résumés must be submitted no later than Monday, the 20^th of March 2017 at 12:00 to rekrytointi (at) ayy.fi.

Read more about the job and the application process at AYY’s website: /ylioppilaskunta/avoimet-tyopaikat/ayy-hakee-asuntosihteeria/

 

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

AYY is organizing a Security Officer course as intensive training from the 24th to the 28th of March 2017. The course is free if you commit to working as a Security Officer in four (4) AYY events by the end of 2018.

The course has 20 slots and it’s organized at AYY premises in Otaniemi and Vaasankatu. The signup opens on the 27th of February at 12:00 and closes on the 12th of March at 23:59 or when the course is full. The course will be held in Finnish.

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

 

5. Apply for the AYY Acknowledgement Working Group

Do you want to have a say on who should be awarded a Student Union badge of merit? The Acknowledgement Working Group is tasked with calling for applications for recipients of the Student Union badges of merit, processing the applications and drawing up a proposal of the recipients of the badges of merit for the Board.

The Acknowledgement Working Group is chaired by Petteri Heliste, and the Secretary General acts as the secretary of the working group. If the Secretary General is unable to attend, the Administrative Manager will act as the secretary of the working group.

The Acknowledgement Working Group selected now decides on the recipients of the badges of merit in 2017.

The Acknowledgement Working Group is looking for motivated members with different backgrounds. The members of the working group must be members of AYY.

The search is open until Monday, the 13^th of March 2017, until 12:00.

 

6. Join the Wappuareena organized by Jäynä!

Jäynäkilpailu is celebrating its 30^th anniversary this year, and we want to celebrate it by boosting the Wappu spirit! We want to provide a fantastic place at the heart of the campus for all the magnificent events organized by the Aalto community to celebrate Wappu. That is why we are building the Wappu Arena at the Alvarin aukio square this Wappu!

The Wappu Arena will act as the hottest meeting point in Otaniemi and the most desired platform for events during the week before Wappu, from the 21^st until the 30^th of April. We at Jäynäkilpailu will provide associations with amazing surroundings that they can use to take their Wappu celebrations to the next level!

Interested? Read more about the project and the reservation system at wappuareena.jayna.fi.

Don’t forget the Jäynäsauna on the 7^th of March! https://www.facebook.com/events/982588838507755/

 

7. Suggest program for Otaniemi Free Space

The Otaniemi Free space is a student-driven, communal, cultural and experimental platform in Otaniemi at the former ADD LAB space during April and May. The idea is to create a place to meet people, co-operate, get excited, experiment and do events, workshops, projects, art shows and performance art.

Otaniemi Free Space welcomes all Aalto students, student associations, Otaniemi-folk and other people interested in cultural activities to come together and plan and suggest program!

Check it out: https://www.facebook.com/ofreespace/

 

8. Apply to Aalto Strategy Case Competition by March 12th!

The Fifth Aalto Strategy Case Competition (ASCC) will be held on April 20th & 21st this year at the Aalto Design Factory. The competition is an excellent opportunity to challenge your case-solving skills and to network with the ASCC corporate partners! The winning team will receive a unique prize: an opportunity to meet and network with top consultants from BCG at a private dinner offered by them!

When: April 20th & 21st 2017

Where: Aalto Design Factory

How to apply: Form a team of four and fill out the application form on https://ascc.fi

Application deadline: March 12th, 2017

Please note that the application process is highly competitive. There will be a preliminary assignment sent to all applicants after the deadline, March 12th. Teams need to return their solutions within five days and only the top 16 teams will be selected for the competition. The admission decisions will be announced by the 26^th of March.

Check out https://ascc.fi for more information and like the ASCC Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/AaltoSCC to stay tuned! If you have any questions, please send an email to ascc@aalto.fi

 

9. Tenured professors’ installation lectures

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

You are welcome to come and listen to the lectures on Wednesday, the 15^th or March 2017 at 14:00, at Otakaari 1 M (halls U4, U5 and U6).

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 Tuula Teeri, the President of Aalto University. Welcome!

More information: https://into.aalto.fi/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=24326806

 

10. Piste Anniversary Ball is looking for committee members

This year Piste is celebrating its 10th anniversary. We are commemorating this milestone by organising the Piste 10th Anniversary Ball. In order to make sure that this event is remembered for the next 10 years, we are looking for motivated and responsible people to form the Piste 10th Anniversary Ball Committee.

This is a great opportunity to enrich your CV with extracurricular activities, get even management experience and expand you network.

Interested? Then use the link below and apply before March 13th.

Get more information and apply: https://docs.google.com/a/kyweb.fi/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCOyOb4IMiqnjRJxrQ5FdpM0a8TG6b_iu1pQms6bmEdVPHdw/viewform

 

11. Become a founding member of Rotaract Espoo

Do you want to be part of an international community? Rotaract is an organization for young adults who are willing to give their time and expertise for the community. Rotaract aims to promote the internationalisation of its members and to develop them as professionals in their own fields and as future leaders.

Rotaract is expanding its operations to the Helsinki metropolitan area with the establishment of a club in Espoo, and we would love to see you join us as a founding member. Find out more at: https://www.rotary.org/en/get-involved/rotaract-clubs

Sign up by the 31^st of March 2017 to Maria Sipilä, Past President, Kanta-Espoo Rotary Club ma_sipila@yahoo.com

 

12. Sign up for the EBEC Engineering Competition

European BEST Engineering Competition EBEC is Europe’s biggest engineering competition. It consists of three levels: local, regional and Europe-wide finals. The competition, which is for Aalto University students, will be held on Friday, the 24^th of March at Design Factory, and the winner will join the Nordic regional competition held in Lund. This year, the main sponsor of the event is YIT, which is the biggest constructor of housing in Finland and also one of the largest builders of infrastructure and business premises.

The winning team will be awarded magnificently, and they will also receive a free trip to Lund for the Nordic EBEC competition. The event is completely free, all participants are offered a hot meal and an afterparty will be held after the competition. The contest format will be published at the start of the competition.

Registration is now open at: https://besthelsinki.fi/ebec17/

More information also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/384699571888493/

 

13. Chamber choir ”Dissonanssi” searching for new members!

Are you an enthusiastic singer? Would you like to sing in a choir? The chamber choir ”Dissonanssi” is looking for new members, especially male singers!

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 to 20, and you are free to participate the training session to observe as well.

If you are interested, fill up the form: https://bit.ly/dissonanssi and we’ll contact you within a week.

 

14. Silent Music: UMO & KYN

UMO will once again organize music for the silent week. The orchestra has performed on Good Friday for almost 20 years with a special Silent Music theme. This year, the series of concerts gets a new twist when the 16-man UMO is joined at the Mikael Agricola church by KYN, one of the leading female choirs in Finland. KYN has been a pioneer in combining choir and jazz elements and various instruments.

The concert will be held on the 14^th of April 2017 at 18:00, at the Mikael Agricola church (Tehtaankatu 23, Helsinki). The duration of the concert is approximately 75 minutes, and the doors are opened at 17:15.

Tickets from members of the choir: Regular price 20.00€ / Pensioners 15.00€ / Students, children, unemployed, conscripts 10.00€

From Ticketmaster and at the door: Regular price 22.50€ / Pensioners 17.50€ / Students, children, unemployed, conscripts 11.00€

Read more: https://www.facebook.com/events/336103996783281/

 

15. Music to support the Common Responsibility Campaign

The ”Musiikki tekee hyvää”  mini festival at the Otaniemi campus is held once again in support of the Common Responsibility Campaign. The concert is organized by the Espoo Parishes’ student work. The concert will be held at the atmospheric Otaniemi Chapel (Jämeräntaival 8, 02150 Espoo) and is free of charge. The handout fee is voluntary and the proceeds from it are donated to the Common Responsibility Campaign.

Saturday, the 11^th of March at 18:00: “Laulun hurmiossa” concert with male soloists from the Polytech Choir: http://www.polyteknikkojenkuoro.fi/
Sunday, the 12^th of March at 17:00: “Kamarimusiikin helmiä” concert with chamber music ensembles from the Polytech Orchestra: https://www.polyteknikkojenorkesteri.fi/konsertit/
More information at the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1324126967653536/

 

16. TEDxTurku is looking for inspirational speakers

TEDxTurku is now seeking for inspirational speakers. The event will take place on the 17th of November 2017.

Call is open for speakers with mind-blowing messages or thought-provoking ideas! TEDx Talk is a showcase for speakers presenting great, well-formed ideas in under 18 minutes. Our theme this year is “Not Stereotypes”.

We are seeking speakers from various fields and disciplines: thought leaders, visionaries, scientists, artists, inventors. TEDx event is not a platform solely for professional speakers, such as motivational speakers or professional life coaches. Our purpose is to give a platform to those who don’t often have one. We are looking ideas that will excite, inspire and embolden us.

Read more and send us an application by 10th of March, via this link: http://tedxturku.com/call-for-speakers

 

17. BEST summer courses 2017

Nuclear power in Sweden? Architecture of music festivals in Romania? VR game design in Ukraine?

The applications for BEST international summer courses have been opened: 53 courses await you all around Europe. The courses cost MAX. 45€, including accommodation, meals and refreshments. Apply by the 19^th of March!

Check out the list of courses at https://best.eu.org/courses/list.jsp  and APPLY! You can also contact us via Telegram chat: https://t.me/BESTHelsinki

 

18. Volunteer abroad and challenge yourself with AIESEC

Want to spend your summer exploring new cultures, developing your leadership skills or just doing something outside your comfort zone? This summer, you could promote environmental awareness in Peru, encourage youth entrepreneurship in Indonesia or participate in any projects that are related to one or more of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals!

Join AIESEC Global Volunteer and explore thousands of 6 to 12 week volunteering projects. Our volunteering experiences empower you to develop yourself while making a positive impact in the world.

More info and signup link: http://opportunities.aiesec.org/.

For any queries, contact ha2.nguyen@aiesec.net

Tomorrow on Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, some of the most energetic winter events of the spring take place. The day starts with the Ullanlinnanmäki Shrovetide celebrations (https://www.facebook.com/events/602429626620281/), continues with the Laskiaisappro (https://www.facebook.com/events/407112759632101/) coming to a finale with Gravitaatio (http://gravitaatio.fi/).

The association information can be found in the association newsletter. Read it at /yhdistystiedote

1. Happening this week and next week
2. AYY is searching for a Sales Coordinator
3. New staff starting at the AYY Central Office
4. Train as a Security Officer, AYY pays for the costs!
5. Welcome to AYY’s first Social Policy Committee on the 1st of March 2017
6. LuovutusAalto – Blood donation challenge for associations operating within AYY starts on the 1st of March!
7. Applications for sports tutors open on 1st of March at 00:00!
8. The second application round of the TTE-fund in 2017 is open!
9. Apply for the AYY acknowledgement working group!
10. Jäynäsauna at the Rantasauna on 7th of March at 18:00
11. Current news from FSHS
12. Suggest program for Otaniemi Free Space!
13. Apply for the Fyysikkospeksi!
14. Apply to Aalto Strategy Case Competition by March 12th!
15. CEO x 1 Day 2017: We are looking for Finland’s most promising future leaders!
16. Cheerleading beginner course 12th of March–28th of May 2017
17. OtaKoppi introductory training sessions at Otahalli
18. Taiji beginner course 7.3.2017
19. New players for the FC Kissat!

1. Happening this week and next week

Week 9

• 28.2. Shrovetide celebrations and Laskiaisappro https://www.facebook.com/events/602429626620281/
• 28.2. Gravitaatio /blog/events/gravitaatio-2017/
• 1.3. Ristin Kilta: Mikko Autio – Interpretations and feelings in a relationship /blog/events/ristin-kilta-mikko-aalto-tulkinnat-ja-tunteet-parisuhteessa/
• 1.3. AYY first Social Policy Committee meeting https://goo.gl/forms/HU0ASFyIR47qXKrk2

Week 10

• 7.3. Taiji beginner course /blog/events/taiji-alkeiskurssi-7/
• 8.3. Ristin kilta: Benjamin Sandell – how to lead like Jesus /blog/events/ristin-kilta-benjamin-sandell-kuinka-johtaa-kuten-jeesus/
• 10.3. BEST Military Cantus /blog/events/best-military-cantus/

2. AYY is searching for a Sales Coordinator

AYY is searching for an ambitious and energetic part-time Sales Coordinator! The job can be done alongside studies and lasts until the end of the calendar year.

Your job is to contact and meet potential new clients and sign new cooperation agreements with them. The job is done individually and ambitiously, but you will receive support from the AYY Corporate Relations Coordinator, Corporate Relations Section and the Board Member in charge of corporate relations, and you’ll be equipped with the modern tools for making sales happen. The job garners excellent work experience from sales and you’ll be a part of a young, dynamic team with an important role in expanding AYY’s sales and corporate relations!

Read more and apply by March 1st at https://apply.atalent.fi/ayy-myyntikoordinaattori-2-2017

3. New staff starting at the AYY Central Office

Spring has brought new staff to the central office of AYY. In January, we gained a new Service Manager, Riitu Nuutinen, and Annu Komulainen started working as our Advocacy Expert substitute. The brand work of AYY will be coordinated by Henrik Lähdesniemi for the duration of the spring, and the substitute for our Information Officer, Katarina Vesikko, starts today. In addition, the Representative Council chose Emilia Mäenmaa as the new Chief Editor for the Aino magazine at its meeting on the 22nd of February.

Staff (and other) contact info can be found at /en/contact-information/

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

AYY is organizing a Security Officer course as intensive training from the 24^th to the 28^th of March 2017. The course is free if you commit to working as a Security Officer in four (4) AYY events by the end of 2018.

The course has 20 slots and it’s organized at AYY premises in Otaniemi and Vaasankatu. The signup opens on the 27th of February at 12:00 and closes on the 12th of March at 23:59 or when the course is full.
The course will be held in Finnish.

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

5. Welcome to AYY’s first Social Policy Committee on the 1st of March 2017

Hello, student actives and students interested in social issues!

Are you interested in student income, well-being, health care and equality issues? Or what will happen to student’s income when the cuts to student financial aid come into effect and university students are moved to the general housing allowance? Or what will happen to FSHS as part of the social and health care reform? The Aalto University Student Union calls together the Social Policy Committee to ponder these questions for the very first time!

The Social Policy Committee is for people who are interested in social policy issues. In the Social Policy Committee, they can exchange ideas and improve the everyday life of students together. Whether you’re an active member of a student organization or a guild, a student representative or just interested in the subject, we want to welcome you to our first meeting on 1st March at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Aalto Board Room, at Otakaari 1 (H304).

Please sign up by 28th February, so that we can reserve the right amount of snacks.

Signup link: https://goo.gl/forms/HU0ASFyIR47qXKrk2

6. LuovutusAalto – Blood donation challenge for associations operating within AYY starts on the 1st of March!

Help by donating blood! AYY challenges all its associations to participate! Nearly a thousand voluntary blood donors are needed in Finland every weekday to make sure that about 50,000 seriously ill patients receive the treatment they need every year. Put your blood into circulation and donate now!

During the campaign, from the 1st of March to the 30th of April 2017, the associations that have donated the most blood, both quantitatively and in percentage terms in relation to their number of members, are awarded the use of one of AYY’s sauna facilities of their own choosing for one night.

Instructions on how to participate and more information can be found on ayy.fi later this week or from Facebook-event https://www.facebook.com/events/1937651676466068/. You can and should test whether you are suitable as a donor at www.sovinkoluovuttajaksi.fi.

#LuovutusAalto #VeriRyhmä

7. Applications for sports tutors open on 1st of March at 00:00!

Brisk people interested in sports and organizing events are wanted for sports tutoring. The job of a sports tutor is to guide new students into sports. A sports tutor does not need to be an ISO/tutor: Anyone can apply, regardless of their study year! You don’t need to be a top athlete either; the main point is that you’re interested and enthusiastic about sports and you want to do fun stuff with new students. In event creation, the sky is the limit: rock climbing, hiking, dodgeball at Alvar or even a student floorball tournament are all options!

Read more and apply at: https://lomake.ayy.fi/aava/liikuntatutorhakemus-2017-sports-tutor-application-2017/ Applications are open until March 19th.

8. The second application round of the TTE-fund in 2017 is open!

The second application round of the TTE-Fund in 2017 is open! The fund may grant financial aid for all AYY members and the associations within it. The TTE-Fund supports visible activities that reach for the stars and make other 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 up to 2000€, whereas the amount of project grants during the actual application rounds is not limited.

The second application round of 2017 will end on Sunday, 19th March 2017, at 11.59pm. 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 of spring 2017 and other additional information is available on TTE-Fund’s website at http://tter.ayy.fi/. Also check out the Facebook site at www.facebook.com/tterahasto.

9. Apply for the AYY acknowledgement working group!

The acknowledgment working group receives the proposals for the acknowledgment recipients, discusses the proposals and proposes a resolution on the final recipients to the Board. The Board is now looking for 1-3 AYY members for the working group, which also consists of board members and councilors. The student union’s secretary general will act as the working group’s secretary.

The working group works between 14/03–21/04 and meets approx. 2-3 times.

The Board is looking for motivated students with different backgrounds.

The application period continues till noon on 13/03.

The application form can be found at https://lomake.ayy.fi/koulutuspolitiikka/huomionosoitukset/

For more information, contact the vice chair of the Board, Petteri Heliste (petteri.heliste@ayy.fi, +358 50 520 9428).

10. Jäynäsauna at the Rantasauna on 7th of March at 18:00

All the important pranks have been planned in a sauna. And what was the formula for a successful prank again? Come to the Rantsu sauna on Tuesday, 7th of March at 18:00 to hear the hottest updates regarding participation in the Pranking competition and enjoy some free food. We recommend you to come on time, for the free pizza will not last forever! In addition to getting our bellies filled, we will have a short introduction to pranking and its history, and will present the Prank competition and awards for this year.

The Jäynäsauna will also reward the winners of the Jäynäjahti competition! By following the Facebook-page of the competition you can get hints on where the little sister of the award trophy, “Tyttö”, has been hidden at. We hide a total of 6 trophies, so stay tuned online from 15th of February until the 3rd of March. By bringing a found Tyttö-statue to the sauna you can win fabulous prizes!

WHAT: Jäynäsauna

WHERE: Rantsu

WHEN: 7th March 2017 at 18:00

WHY: Hot tips on pranking, an even hotter sauna and free pizza!

WHO: YOU!

FB-event: https://www.facebook.com/events/982588838507755/

11. Current news from FSHS

Electronic health surveys have regrettably been delayed due to technical issues. FSHS invites all freshmen students for a health checkup, consisting of an electronic survey (Sätky) and, if necessary, a personal visit. You may answer the survey when FSHS has sent you the link to participate. We will inform you of sending the links very soon. The surveys are sent in several rounds, so don’t get worried if you are not among the first ones to receive one. You may visit the FSHS “Self” service to update your info on where to send the link. More info on the “Self” service at http://www.yths.fi/self

Watch out on thin ice and slippery streets! Slipping and falling is the most common cause of pedestrian accidents during the winter, so be careful. Avoid hurry and reserve enough time for transfers. Good winter shoes are a must! Also, remember to wear a reflector during the dark hours of the day.

The season for stomach flu and influenza is well under way. Don’t infect others and take care of yourself. When sick, give yourself time to heal. Throw away used tissues, cough into your sleeve and keep washing your hands with soap. If you catch a dose of either disease, take care of yourself! Tips on how to do that can be found at the FSHS healthcare page, filled with knowledge fit for many situations. Click yourself to http://www.yths.fi/terveystieto_ja_tutkimus/terveystietopankki

12. Suggest program for Otaniemi Free Space!

The Otaniemi Free space is a student-driven, communal cultural and experimental platform in Otaniemi at the former ADD LAB space during April and May. The idea is to create a place to meet people, co-operate, get excited, experiment and do events, workshops, projects, art shows and performance art.

Otaniemi Free Space welcomes all Aalto students, student associations, Otaniemi-folk and other people interested in cultural activities to come together and plan and suggest program!

Check it out: https://www.facebook.com/ofreespace/

13. Apply for the Fyysikkospeksi!

The search for performers in the Fyysikkospeksi is starting! The production for fall 2017 is searching for actors, starting on the 14th of March. We will also host two improv practices on the 1st and 13th of March, meant to warm up the acting muscles for the casting proper. Both big and small roles are up for grabs; with singing involved and without singing. Come improv with us and if you have the enthusiasm, apply to perform!

We are searching for people to work in other sectors of the production as well: band, dance, dress, props, makeup, lyrics, technical staff, translation, public relations, corporate relations, catering… Most of the sectors start their work in May. The applications process for other sectors is open until Sunday, the 26th of March.

Apply to perform at https://goo.gl/forms/OSbfhCU5svaBZNrJ3  or check more info on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/630851047100461/ , Apply for other roles in the speksi at http://tinyurl.com/fyysikkospeksirekry .

14. Apply to Aalto Strategy Case Competition by March 12th!

The Fifth Aalto Strategy Case Competition (ASCC) will be held on April 20th & 21st this year at the Aalto Design Factory. It is an excellent opportunity to challenge your case-solving skills and to network with the ASCC corporate partners! The winning team will receive a unique prize: an opportunity to meet and network with top consultants from BCG at a private dinner offered by them!

When: April 20th & 21st 2017

Where: Aalto Design Factory

How to apply: Form a team of four and fill out the application form on https://ascc.fi

Application deadline: March 12th, 2017

Please note that the application process is highly competitive. There will be a preliminary case sent to all applicants after the deadline, March 12th. Teams need to return their solutions within five days and only the top 16 teams will be selected for the competition. The admission decisions will be announced by March, 26^th.

Please go to https://ascc.fi for more information.

Like the ASCC Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/AaltoSCC and stay tuned!

If you have any questions, please send an email to ascc@aalto.fi

15. CEO x 1 Day 2017: We are looking for Finland’s most promising future leaders!

CEO x 1 Day gives university students from third year up the opportunity to spend a day with a prominent Finnish CEO. The program is organized by Odgers Berndtson, one of the largest executive search firms in the world. This season, Odgers Berndtson will identify 8 students with outstanding leadership potential through a rigorous selection process and match them with a CEO from a leading Finnish organization.

Why apply? The selection process gives valuable experience for your future career, including video interviews and personal meetings with executive search consultants. Semi-finalists take part in an activity day which puts their strategic and team work skills to test, as well as receive feedback on a personality assessment to develop their leadership capabilities. The finalists spend a day shadowing a CEO (including one-on-one time), learning about their background, career path, and leadership approach.

Who can apply? University students in Finland from third year up with at least 150 recorded study points. Foreign exchange students in Finland are welcome to participate.

Schedule. Apply online before March 3, 2017. CEO meetings take place in May-June 2017.

Read more and apply: www.ceox1day.fi. For any questions, contact project coordinator: ulla.ahola@odgersberndtson.com

16. Cheerleading beginner course 12th of March–28th of May 2017

Looking for a new hobby? Searching for a team sport that builds your strength and body control? APC Foxes is organizing a beginner course for everyone interested in cheerleading on Sunday, the 12th of March. The course is free and rehearsals are every Sunday from 17:00 to 19:00 until the 28th of May (except Easter on 16th of April and Wappu, 30th of April).

After the course, you may continue in the APC Foxes team, which trains and performs throughout the year. More info by asking via the FB inbox!

All fields of cheerleading are practiced during the course: Stunts, pyramids, acrobatics, jumps and team calls.

Sign up by the 11th of March 2017: https://goo.gl/forms/DHTXneJNgeeOOlln2

More info on the team: https://predators.fi/cheer-liity-joukkueeseen/

Social media: https://www.fb.com/APCFoxes  & https://www.instagram.com/apc_foxes/

17. OtaKoppi introductory training sessions at Otahalli

OtaKoppi Ry organizes an introductory training session (vol 2) on Sunday, the 19th of March, from 14:30 to 16:00 at the Otahalli multifunction room. This session is open for everyone, and all interested people are welcome to join! The OtaKoppi women’s team also organizes their own introductory training session on Wednesday, 8th of March, from 19:30 to 21:00, and on Sunday, 2nd of April, from 14:30 to 16:00 at the Otahalli multifunction room. Players of all skill levels are welcome to the women’s team, and this open training session is a great opportunity to get to know the team!

18. Taiji beginner course 7.3.2017

The Tuesday Taiji course is accepting new participants at the start of March. Come and join us on the 7th of March at 15:15 at the multifunction room, Jämeräntaival 3A. The lesson lasts for 90 minutes. The floor is cold so bring indoor slippers! You may also come and try it, it’s free!

More info: www.hiiploh.ayy.fi

19. New players for the FC Kissat!

The women’s soccer team of the Aalto University, FC Kissat, is searching for new active players for the summer season. We participate in the Helsinki regional hobby series and in tournaments throughout the summer. Our team consists of long-time players and people who have started at a later age. Everyone interested in the sport is welcome regardless of skill level; it’s all about spirit and enthusiasm. If you’re interested, contact us at fckissat@gmail.com or check out our Facebook group,” FC Kissat”.

This is the AYY weekly newsletter 8/2017

The applications for Aava’s Afterparty and Humans vs. Zombies committees ends tomorrow on the 21^st of February. Read more and apply at: /stop/kulttuuri-ja-tapahtumat/afterparty/ and: /stop/kulttuuri-ja-tapahtumat/humans-vs-zombies/

The AYY Representative Council meeting takes place on Wednesday. Things on the agenda include for example choosing the new Editor-in-Chief for the Aino magazine. Watch the meeting live at ayy.fi/live (English interpretation available) and participate in the discussion on Twitter with the hashtag #AYYedari.

The association information can be found in the association newsletter. Read it at /yhdistykset/yhdistystiedote/

1. Happening this week and next week
2. TalviAalto FinLympics at Alvar Square Feb 21st
3. Shrovetide celebrations and Laskiaisappro pub crawl Tue Feb 28th
4. Shrove Tuesday’s official afterparty – Gravitaatio
5. Sign up form for AYY’s first social policy council

6. Chamber choir ”Dissonanssi” searching for new members!
7. Songs of All Time sitsit on the 22nd of Feb
8. Apply for the Fyysikkospeksi!
9. Open Stage Studio evening for the first time on the 23rd of February 2017!
10. KY Anniversary party at Apollo on the 23rd of February
11. CEO x 1 Day 2017: We are looking for Finland’s most promising future leaders!
12. Innovate responsible food consumption and production, win €25 000
13. National Student Championships on weightlifting and powerlifting, Tampere, 1st and 2nd of April, 2017.

1.    Happening this week and next week

Week 8

• 21.2. TalviAalto:FinLympics /blog/events/talviaalto-finlympics/
• 22.2. Ristin Kilta Chapel evening with guest Ilkka Puhakka /blog/events/ristin-kilta-kappeli-ilta-vieraana-ilkka-puhakka/
• 22.2. AYY Representative Council meeting
• 23.2. KY Anniversary party at Apollo https://www.facebook.com/events/1837393966542149/
• 23.2. Open Stage studio evening https://www.facebook.com/events/258995187858453/

Week 9

• 28.2. Shrovetide celebrations and Laskiaisappro https://www.facebook.com/events/602429626620281/
• 28.2. Gravitaatio /blog/events/gravitaatio-2017/
• 1.3. Ristin Kilta: Mikko Autio – Interpretations and feelings in a relationship /blog/events/ristin-kilta-mikko-aalto-tulkinnat-ja-tunteet-parisuhteessa/
• 1.3. AYY’s first Social Policy Council https://www.facebook.com/events/258995187858453/

2.    TalviAalto FinLympics at Alvar Square Feb 21st

Have you forgotten to hone your skills in throwing a rubber boot for a while? Are you a little rusty on wife carrying? Fear not! AYY’s Community Section Aava has bundled up all the traditional Finnish sports into an astonishing winter spectacle.

Arrive at the Alvari square on February 21st @ 15.00 to experience the most Finnish sports ever created! All this while enjoying the natural beauty of the Finnish winter weather. The best teams will be awarded with more than mere fame and glory 😉 After the sports event, the athletes can freshen up at Otaniemi Rantasauna. In addition to the steamy sauna, complimentary food is served.

• WHAT? Traditional Finnish sports
• WHERE? Alvari square
• WHEN? Tuesday 21.1. @ 15.00
• WHY? Celebrate the 100-year-old Finland!
• FB-event: https://www.facebook.com/events/413224632352936/

3.    Shrovetide celebrations and Laskiaisappro pub crawl Tue Feb 28th

Come and join the fun in the traditional Shrovetide celebrations (Laskiaisrieha) at Ullanlinnanmäki hill on Shrove Tuesday, Feb 28th, 2017, in Kaivopuisto park, Helsinki, from 11am to 4pm!

In addition to sledding, the program includes music, competitions, and the legendary ABB Academic downhill race starting at 1pm, where teams race for the title of the most amazing and innovative sled. The official afterparty is held at AYY’s Gravitaatio at Apollo Live Club.

However, for a long time there has been a break between Shrovetide celebrations and Gravitaatio, causing trouble for students. What to do before Gravitaatio? …but SAY NO MORE!

Vapaateekkarit are, for the first time ever, organising the Laskiaisappro pub crawl right after the Shrovetide celebrations, starting at 4pm. The theme for the pub crawl can be Shrovetide, ski restaurant, or After Ski. The partner for the first ever Laskiaisappro pub crawl is Ruosniemi Brewery, so the party is guaranteed not to run out of high quality drinks! You really don’t want to miss this—fun times certified by Vapaateekkarit! Buy your pub crawl ticket at bailataan.fi for 6€, beginning on February 1st. There is only a limited amount of tickets!

With: ABB, TEK, Sweco, Fennovoima and AYY!

Shrovetide celebrations (https://www.facebook.com/events/602429626620281/ ) and Laskiaisappro pub crawl (https://www.facebook.com/events/407112759632101/ ) on Facebook.

4.    Shrove Tuesday’s official afterparty – Gravitaatio

Gravitaatio is the biggest and most awesome party of the beginning of the year, held on Shrove Tuesday, Feb 28th, as the official afterparty of Shrovetide celebrations. This year Gravitaatio will be more intense than it has been in a long time. When you are done sledding down Ullanlinnanmäki hill at Shrovetide celebrations, or just want to get your Tuesday night groove on, throw away your woolly socks and head to Apollo for the official afterparty of the Shrovetide celebrations. With Portion Boys and the Swedish Günther & the Sunshine Girls taking the stage everyone is sure to feel the beat.

More information about the event on Facebook and at http://www.gravitaatio.fi/

5.      Sign up form for AYY’s first social policy council

Hello, student actives and students interested in social issues! Are you interested in student income, well-being, health care and equality issues? Or what will happen to student’s income when the cuts to student financial aid come into effect and university students are moved to the general housing allowance? Or what will happen to FSHS as part of the social and health care reform? The Aalto University Student Union calls together the Social Policy Committee to ponder these questions for the very first time!

The Social Policy Committee is for people who are interested in social policy issues. In the Social Policy Committee, they can exchange ideas and improve the everyday life of students together. Whether you’re an active member of a student organization or a guild, a student representative or just interested in the subject, we want to welcome you to our first meeting on 1st March at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Aalto Board Room, at Otakaari 1 (H304).

Please sign up by 28th February, so that we can reserve the right amount of snacks.

Sign-up link: https://goo.gl/forms/HU0ASFyIR47qXKrk2

6.    Chamber choir ”Dissonanssi” searching for new members!

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 18:00-20:00, and you are free to participate the training session to observe as well. If you are interested, fill up the form: https://bit.ly/dissonanssi and we’ll contact you within a week.

7.    Songs of All Time sitsit on the 22nd of Feb

Welcome to the first Lukkariseminar, where we sing old songs from throughout the ages. Come and get acquainted with the best sitsi songs of all time; you might just find a new favorite!

The sitsit are held at Smökki on the 22^nd of February and start with a cocktail event at 6PM. The sitsit proper start at 6.30 PM. The dress code is cocktail with a new/old twist. The fee is 12 euros, paid in cash at the venue. Sign up at: https://goo.gl/forms/YSAiaYt0Y2uVtFZ43

Each lukkari, lukkari-minded person or people just into singing or hearing their own voice; join us! More information and answers to questions can be found at the event’s Facebook page.

8.    Apply for the Fyysikkospeksi!

The search for performers in the Fyysikkospeksi is starting! The production for fall 2017 is searching for actors, starting on the 14^th of March. We will also host two improv practices on the 1^st and 13^th of March, meant to warm up the acting muscles for the casting proper. Both big and small roles are up for grabs; with singing involved and without singing. Come improv with us and if you have the enthusiasm, apply to perform!

We are searching for people to work in other sectors of the production as well: band, dance, dress, props, makeup, lyrics, technical staff, translation, public relations, corporate relations, catering… Most of the sectors start their work in May. The applications process for other sectors is open until Sunday, the 26^th of March.
Apply to perform at https://goo.gl/forms/OSbfhCU5svaBZNrJ3  or check more info on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/630851047100461/ , Apply for other roles in the speksi at http://tinyurl.com/fyysikkospeksirekry .

9.    Open Stage Studio evening for the first time on the 23rd of February 2017!

OUBS, Pelmu and Polirytmi are organizing an event where all performances along or with a band are welcome, be it pop, spoken word or modern music with an attitude. Come perform or just enjoy the vibes. We have drums, cajon, piano, amplifiers for guitar and bass and microphones ready on stage for performers. If you wish to perform, bring your own instrument if you need one! In addition to the verbal and musical delights, there will be refreshments by Polku to enjoy. The event takes place at the OUBS Studio in Otaniemi, in the basement of Jämeräntaival 1.

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/258995187858453/

10.                  KY Anniversary party at Apollo on the 23rd of February

KY turns 106 years and invites everyone to celebrate the occasion at the KY Kuntis on the Thursday 23^rd of Feb at Apollo. The doors open at 21:00 and Reino Nordin will tear the place up around midnight. So that the guests won’t starve or die of thirst, KUJ has cake and punch for the guests. Jump into your overalls and party the night away in honour of KY. FB event at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1837393966542149/

11.                  CEO x 1 Day 2017: We are looking for Finland’s most promising future leaders!

CEO x 1 Day gives university students from third year up the opportunity to spend a day with a prominent Finnish CEO. The program is organized by Odgers Berndtson, one of the largest executive search firms in the world. This season, Odgers Berndtson will identify 8 students with outstanding leadership potential through a rigorous selection process and match them with a CEO from a leading Finnish organization.

Why apply? The selection process gives valuable experience for your future career, including video interviews and personal meetings with executive search consultants. Semi-finalists take part in an activity day which puts their strategic and team work skills to test, as well as receive feedback on a personality assessment to develop their leadership capabilities. The finalists spend a day shadowing a CEO (including one-on-one time), learning about their background, career path, and leadership approach.

Who can apply? University students in Finland from third year up with at least 150 recorded study points. Foreign exchange students in Finland are welcome to participate.

Schedule. Apply online before March 3, 2017. CEO meetings take place in May-June 2017.

Read more and apply: www.ceox1day.fi. For any questions, contact project coordinator: ulla.ahola@odgersberndtson.com

12.                  Innovate responsible food consumption and production, win €25 000

A global student competition Ericsson Innovation Awards 2017.How would you use technology to shape the future of food? If you have a ground-breaking idea, you could win €25,000. It’s all part of our support for the UN’s Sustainable Development goals of Zero Hunger and Responsible Consumption and Production. Register your team and submit your idea not later than March 14 2017. Further information at https://www.ericsson.com/thecompany/events/eia-2017 .

13.                  National Student Championships on weightlifting and powerlifting, Tampere, 1st and 2nd of April, 2017.

The National Student Championships on weightlifting and powerlifting are taking place in Tampere on the 1st and 2nd of April. The annual competitions, held for the 8th time, take place at the Tampere Technical university Tamppi Areena, which offers a spectacular venue for the competition between the brawniest of students.

The competition has its own series for higher education and 2nd degree students. The titles of champion for weightlifting and powerlifting are fought in both a competitive series (participation requirement being a license from the sport’s governing body) and a free series, which is open to everyone. All competitors also participate in a combination of the series; the Supertotal. The points will be tallied in Sinclair points in weight lifting and Wilks points in powerlifting. In Supertotal, the points from both series will be tallied up. In powerlifting, the rules will follow the classic powerlifting ruleset.

Sign up by 28^th of March 2017 by filling out the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQ76n3NB1R-dwlwzohoK5Y-EiIkQmmoiZvCFllZxiaAMAZ5g/viewform?c=0&w=1

More information in the events Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/330665980662948/

 

This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 7/2017

Second and fourth year students! The well-being questionnaire will be open until 16^th Feb, so you still have time to answer. You find the link from your @aalto.fi –mailbox.

Association-related issues can be found in the association newsletter. Read the newsletter at

1. Happening this week and next week
2. There’s still time to fill out the Study well-being questionnaire!
3. Sweco summer job applications open until Feb 19^th
4. Apply for the Aava Afterparty and Humans vs Zombies- committees
5. TalviAalto FinLympics at the Alvar square, Feb 21st
6. Aalto Student Info Hackathon 18.-19.2.
7. Mindfulness – Compassionate Learning
8. Silent retreat Mar 31st – Apr 2nd, 2017
9. Applications for Aalto-kymppi and Espoo Rantamaraton- running events begin on Feb 13^th at 9AM.
10. A:Space x Teemu Keisteri & Windows 95 Man: Ukkeli-workshop & Windows 95 Man DJ keikka
11. Wondering about what to make your career in? Fill out the career test and find out!
12. Become Borealis next Borstar with your thesis!
13. Ticket sales for the Teekkarispeksi – interactive performance open
14. Tikelo presents: Moonlight
15. A first Geek Picnic in Helsinki in June – Join the team
16. The Teekkari sailor’s SRC course applications open!
17. Taiji beginners’ course 14 Feb 2017

1.    Happening this week and next week

Week 7

• Feb 14th Taiji beginners course /blog/events/taiji-alkeiskurssi-6/
• Feb 15^th Risti guild: Game night /blog/events/ristin-kilta-peli-ilta-4/
• Feb 17^th Metal Club Mökä general assembly sauna /blog/events/metal-club-mokan-vuosikokoussauna-3/
• Feb 18^th Physicists in the changing world – seminar https://www.fyysikkokilta.fi/ilmo/signup/86
• Feb 19^th Capgemini Young Professionals Academy application period 23.1.-19.2. ends! /blog/events/capgemini-young-professionals-academy-2/

Week 8

• Feb 21st TalviAalto:FinLympics /blog/events/talviaalto-finlympics/
• Feb 22^nd Risti guild: Chapel night, guest Ilkka Puhakka /blog/events/ristin-kilta-kappeli-ilta-vieraana-ilkka-puhakka/

2.    There’s still time to fill out the Study well-being questionnaire!

Give us 15 minutes of your time – By filling out the Study well-being questionnaire you make an impact on the development of the university and receive feedback of your own strengths and things to improve on, and your own well-being. The questionnaire consists of a HowULearn-survey made by researchers at the Helsinki University, and Aalto’s AllWell?-part. The questionnaire is open From Feb 1^st to Feb 16^th. The link to the survey has been sent to all second and fourth-year students into their aalto.fi-email address.

More information: https://into.aalto.fi/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=24317460

3.    Sweco summer job applications open until Feb 19^th

Attention, technical students of at least third year! Sweco is searching for students wishing to improve their skills as construction- and designer industry specialists for summer job positions.

You possibly have know-how of design tools and previous experience of the field from for example construction- and design work. You are searching for a summer job catering to your studies, hoping to find a job where you might find employment in the future. We offer students jobs in structural design, HVAC-design and indoor air research all over Finland. We are especially searching people for job openings in the capital region, Seinäjoki, Pietarsaari, Kouvola, Jyväskylä and Lahti.

The application interviews are already underway, but you can still apply for a job. The applications close on Feb 18^th. See more info and fill out an application: http://www.studentwork.fi/ilmoitus/?jaid=401

4.    Apply for the Aava Afterparty and Humans vs Zombies- committees

Apply for Aava’s Afterparty and Humans vs Zombies committees

AYY’s Community section Aava is now taking in applications for committees! The committees in question are the Afterparty committee and the Humans vs Zombies committee.

In the Aalto Afterparty committee you get to plan and make happen the spectacle that starts the new academic year with a bang! The committee is led by Aava’s Afterparty coordinators, and as a committee member you will get to know nice people and enjoy yourself in a fun group. Go ahead and apply!

The Humans vs Zombies game is coming back to Otaniemi in the spring and in the autumn. Whether you have taken part in HvZ or not, we want YOU to join the committee! You will get to plan the theme and tasks of the game, publicize the event, meet new people in a fun way, moderate the game, and especially realize ideas that might be completely silly! We want to know what YOU specifically can add to the game. If you haven’t even heard of the game, check out the official website first at http://www.humansvszombies.org/

The application period begins on Jan 30th and ends on Tuesday Feb 21st at 11.59pm at:  /stop/kulttuuri-ja-tapahtumat/afterparty/  and /stop/kulttuuri-ja-tapahtumat/humans-vs-zombies/

5.    TalviAalto FinLympics at the Alvar square, Feb 21st

Have you forgotten to hone your skills in throwing a rubber boot for a while? Are you a little rusty on wife carrying? Fear not! AYY’s Community Section Aava has bundled up all the traditional Finnish sports into an astonishing winter spectacle.

Arrive at the Alvari square on February 21st @ 15.00 to experience the most Finnish sports ever created! All this while enjoying the natural beauty of the Finnish winter weather. The best teams will be awarded with more than mere fame and glory 😉 After the sports event, the athletes can freshen up at Otaniemi Rantasauna. In addition to the the steamy sauna, complimentary food is served.

• WHAT? Traditional Finnish sports
• WHERE? Alvari square
• WHEN? Tuesday 21.1. @ 15.00
• WHY? Celebrate the 100-year-old Finland!
• FB-event: https://www.facebook.com/events/413224632352936/

6.    Aalto Student Info Hackathon 18.-19.2.

Not receiving the information you need? Think that our services could work better? If you’re a student at Aalto University and have thoughts and ideas on how to improve our information systems, join this two-day hackathon to build mock-ups, prototypes and come up with new ideas on what we should aim for in the future.

At the end of the hackathon we hope to have some concrete ideas and strategies on how to improve and build new channels for study information and student communication, with user experience guidelines and principles that benefit the whole academic community.

This hackathon is a joint effort by AYY, Aalto Learning Services, IT, Communications, Aalto Studios and the Aalto ARTS Department of Media. Students who wish to participate for credits, register to course DOM-E5008 in Oodi.

We kindly ask all participants to get an Eventbrite-ticket so that we keep track of how many are coming, and can prepare for the event accordingly. All Aalto students are welcome to join! Bring your own favorite tools and an open mind. Please let us know if you have some dietary preferences.

• Time: Saturday 18.2.2017 10:00 – 18:00 & Sunday 18.2.2017 10:00 – 18:00
• Location: Aalto Studios, Otakaari 7, 02150 Espoo
• Contact during the event: Rasmus Vuori, phone/SMS/Signal: +358-50-576 3092
• Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/aalto-student-info-hackathon-tickets-31926648465
• Event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/703593999809144/

7.    Mindfulness – Compassionate Learning

Mindfulness is a state of open attention on the present. It’s living here and now. Mindfulness involves nonjudgmental conscious awareness of one’s feelings, thoughts and surroundings. In an educational context mindfulness applied to learning is the practice of ignoring distractions, disregarding unhelpful self-criticism and keeping focused. It can deepen our understanding and help us to find learning as fascinating as it should be.

The workshop consists of five session on Mondays 10-12 hrs, February 20^th to March 20^th, class room Majakka (M140), Otakaari 1. The workshop is in English.

More information: opintopsykologi@aalto.fi, https://into.aalto.fi/display/enopintopsykologi/Mindfulness+-+compassionate+learning

8.    Silent retreat Mar 31st – Apr 2nd, 2017

The Silent retreat offers an opportunity to distance yourself from the stress and requirements of everyday life. All-inclusive service, the surrounding nature and the silence shared together heal the mind and body. Everyone commits to a communal silence at the retreat. The daily activities are rhythmed by shared meals and liturgies of the hours.

Silent retreat for students and faculty of universities, technical universities and technical colleges. Price 90e/faculty, 45e/student (incl. all-inclusive service and transport). Retreat instructors: learning institution reverend Margit Peltovirta and musician Katja Kangas. Applications by Feb 17^th to Maria Kantola: yst.toimisto.espoo@evl.fi

The instructors will gladly answer any questions you might have about the retreat. Email: etunimi.sukunimi@evl.fi

9.    Applications for Aalto-kymppi and Espoo Rantamaraton- running events begin on Feb 13^th at 9AM.

The traditional Aalto-kymppi and Aalto-vitonen – sports day is held on Sunday  Sep 17th 2017 at 12 AM for the eigth time. The event is free of charge for all aalto-people.

Aalto-kymppi/vitonen is a part of the Espoo Rantamaraton-event. The Marathon and half-marathon take place on the 16^th of September, 2017. The first 40 aalto-people to sign up for the marathon can attend free of charge! After the free spots have been filled up, aalto-people can attend the marathons at a reduced fee (40e/person).

Time: Aalto-kymppi/vitonen Sunday Sep 17th, 12AM-4PM, Espoo Rantamaraton Saturday Sep 16th

Time: Start from Otaranta, Otaniemi, on the Laajalahti shore, Espoo.

Signup: begin on Monday Feb 13^th at 9AM at https://www.rantamaraton.fi/aaltokymppi/. The signup closes on the 10^th of September, 2017 at 11:59 PM.

More information and free code for the marathon can be found on Into:

https://into.aalto.fi/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=24324460

10.                  A:Space x Teemu Keisteri & Windows 95 Man: Ukkeli-workshop & Windows 95 Man DJ keikka

A:Space x Teemu Keisteri & Windows 95 Man: Ukkeli-workshop & Windows 95 Man DJ Set

Aalto A:Space, Otakaari 15, Thursday February 16^th https://www.facebook.com/events/1096895467088308/

Teemu Keisteri, known for his Ukkeli characters, is waiting for you at A:Space Hardware on 16th of February. Come by to do your own Ukkeli-design tote bag! Bags for 130 first attendees!

After the Ukkeli-workshop Teemu transforms into Windows 95 Man, the ultimate party DJ, and hosts a gig on A:Space Bank space! Come by and let’s celebrate the A:Space opening together!

Workshop starts at 14:00.

DJ-gig starts approximately at 19:00.

Drinks will be served during the gig.

11.                  Wondering about what to make your career in? Fill out the career test and find out!

The Career test by Universum, built with 25 years of experience, gives you a comprehensive analysis of your career profile, which will help you greatly in structuring your future career and helps you answer the following questions:

• What’s my career type?
• How big are the wage estimations of other students regarding their first job?
• What ten careers would be suited best for me?

Click here to take part in the career test.  https://careertest.universumglobal.com/s/fiss1014

3 Museum cards are drawn between the participants of the career test, which can be used to visit more than 200 museums in Finland.

12.                  Become Borealis next Borstar with your thesis!

If you’ve written a thesis (bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD) in one of the following subjects you could win up to €5,000 and the networking opportunity of a lifetime:

• Polyolefin catalysts
• Olefin and polyolefin processes
• Polyolefin polymer properties
• Enhanced olefin analysis and polyolefin characterization methods
• Polyolefin applications
• Sustainability in or with polyolefins or base chemicals
• Discoveries in the polyolefin world that have a practical relevance for society
• Base chemical processes (ammonia, nitric acid, fertilizer, urea, melamine,phenol)

A jury of high-level Borealis research experts will assess the incoming abstracts. The awardees will be invited to the Borealis Innovation Centre in Porvoo, Finland in May 2017 for a special Researcher Day to network, discuss their ideas and present their theses to Borealis senior scientists and leading innovators. Take the chance to earn recognition with your thesis, all you have to do is submit it for a chance to win! Further information on the competitions webpage: http://bit.ly/2bRBRZO

13.                  Ticket sales for the Teekkarispeksi – interactive performance open

The Teekkarispeksi 2017: Viimeinen sinfonia has its premiere on the 14th of March, after which the shows continue at the Aleksanteri theater until the middle of April. The ticket sales are already open on teekkarispeksi.fi/kauppa, and the shows are filling up fast. Get your ticket in time and don’t miss this unique and high-quality spectacle! Group orders (10+ tickets) are taken in at liput@teekkarispeksi.fi.

More info on the interactive performance at teekkarispeksi.fi and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1834213536793856/ .

14.                  Tikelo presents: Moonlight

After a long and exhausting exam week, why not relax watching Moonlight. The movie has won Golden Globe for Best Drama and eight Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. You are for sure in for a treat!

The movie is played in Riviera (Harjukatu 2) in the middle of Kallio on a Friday evening and it is possible to continue the night in the nearby bars. The movie theatre has alcohol rights (A-oikeudet) and it is even possible to purchase and enjoy beer and snacks during the show.

Cost of this movie is 9 euros, register soon as there are limited tickets. Get your tickets here: https://goo.gl/forms/HsDlfuoUwNb3x5r72

• WHAT: Moonlight theatre screening
• WHERE: Riviera, Harjukatu 2
• WHEN: 17.2. – Tickets are distributed starting from 16.00, The show starts at 17.30
• HOW MUCH: 9 euros
• WHY: Quality drama, food and beverages! https://www.facebook.com/events/164531230707743/

15.                  A first Geek Picnic in Helsinki in June – Join the team

Geek Picnic festival is the biggest popular open air festival of high technologies, science and art from Russia. In 2017 we are going to expand to a global scale and conduct a first Geek Picnic in Helsinki. And we would be happy if you will join our journey.

We’ve created Geek Picnic as a reflection of the spirit of modern life. As once the Woodstock festival reflected the values ​​of his days, nowadays Geek Picnic personifies the main symbols of our time – technological progress, researches, contemporary art

We are looking for talented students interested in science, art and high technologies to help us with search of content of the festival (speakers, shows, technological start-ups, artists etc.). Active and well-organized students can use this opportunity to get a practice in big international event and meet local and international gurus in science, art, technologies, gaming and other fields of festival’s interest.

If you feel that it is ‘your thing’ to coordinate participants, find interesting and unique content, activate and embrace local projects  – contact us via e-mail grigoreva@exponenta.me, facebook www.facebook.com/ngry.voice or phone +7 (965) 764 82 27. We will be glad you to join our team!

More info about the festival is here: http://helsinki.geek-picnic.me/?

16.                  The Teekkari sailor’s SRC course applications open!

The Teekkari sailor’s navigation courses start soon and the signup is open! The inshore navigation course is the beginner course on navigational theory and waterway transportation legislation. The studies start from the basics, so no previous knowledge is required. The coastal navigation course gives teaches the same skill but more comprehensively, including tides, weather knowledge and radar operation. You may take both courses side-by-side if you so wish.

The inshore navigation course begins on Tuesday, February 21^st 2017. The teaching takes place on Tuesday between 17:30 and 20:00 in the M1 lecture hall at Otakaari 1 (Main building). The coastal navigation course begins on Thursday, March 9^th. The teaching takes place on Thursdays between 17:30 and 20:00 in the D-hall, Otakaari 1 (Main building). The courses end in a national exam on Friday 21^st of April, held from 18:00 to 22:00.

Teekkaripurjehtijat Ry offers the course to its members at a very student-friendly price! The course fee of 75 EUR includes the exam cost. You may take part in only the exam as well, for a price of 45 EUR. To take part, you must be a member of TRIP. Signups, membership and more info at the club’s webpages: Inshore: http://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?page_id=211 / Coastal: http://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?page_id=214

17.                  Taiji beginners’ course 14 Feb 2017

Taiji is a traditional Chinese martial art for self defence, where movements are generally learned in slow motion. Unlike in traditional Finnish sports which are often based on simply working up a sweat while leaving your brain on a single-minded track (or turned off!), in taiji we aim to move and practice with the whole body, mind included.

Many positive health benefits are known to come from practicing taiji. In the beginning most students will notice that their balance is getting better, the mind and the body are learning to relax, patience is cultivated and one can manage stress better.

Otaniemi Taiji Association Hiipivät lohikäärmeet will organize a beginners’ course during the spring term on Tuesdays at 15:15 – 16:45 in the Multi-Facilty Hall of Jämeräntaival 3A. Classes are taught in Finnish and English. First lesson will be on Valentine’s day

14 February 2017 and it is free of charge.

Come and experience a new way to move! You can also join the course later: on first Tuesday of every month.

More information: www.hiiploh.ayy.fi