This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 20/2016

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

The last weekly newsletter this spring will come out on Monday, June 30.

1. This and next week’s events
2. Submit your events for AYY’s academic year calendar 2016-2017
3. Surface Pro 4 is for real doers who want to get their studies done as lightly and efficiently as possible with one device.
4. Call for volunteers to help asylum seekers
5. Cleaning Day on 28.5. at Otaniemi Recycling center
6. Tempaus2016 is coming up in the autumn – stay up to date by watching social media
7. Apply for a study grant for your project
8. The annual Product Design Gala is approaching!
9. Aalto Festival 16 – 31 May: fashion, future materials, sustainability business models and electronic gadgets.
10. World Telecommunication Day focuses on ICT startups
11. Millennium Technology Prize Award Ceremony satellite event at Design Factory on May 24th
12. Exchanging ideas and peer support on the net – join in!
13. BEST Autumn Course application period is open
14. Mestariopiskelija – a free e-book on the optimization of studying
15. Orienteering in Otaniemi on May 18
16. The cheapest green card course in Finland for all students
17. Join TRIP’s introductory sailing trip!

 

1.    This and next week’s events

Viikko 20

• 17.5. – TAK ratapäivät Ahvenistolla /blog/events/tak-ratapaivat-ahvenistolla/
• 19.5. – PK:n konsertti Alussa ja lopussa /blog/events/alussa-ja-lopussa-konsertti/
• 21.5. – ESN Aalto Farewell Sauna /blog/events/esn-aalto-farewell-sauna/
• 21.5. – Aalto Gamers Hearthstone Tournament /blog/events/aalto-gamers-hearthstone-tournament/

Viikko 21

• 27.5. – Aalto Gamers Casual League of Legends Tournament /blog/events/aalto-gamers-casual-league-of-legends-tournament/
• 28.5. – Kevätsitsit kadettien kanssa /blog/events/kevatsitsit-kadettien-kanssa/

2.    Submit your events for AYY’s academic year calendar 2016-2017

Associations and actors within AYY have the opportunity to submit important event dates for the student union’s academic year calendar. Events can be submitted through the google docs file linked below until Sunday, 29 May 2016. Please add your events under the correct month in chronological order. Please enter the text you want in the calendar ”Event name/Text” field (yellow background). Please note that one line can hold up the maximum of 25 characters of text, including spaces. When writing the text, please consider how many lines from  your own calendar you wish to be ”wasted”. The calendar is trilingual so please take this into account when planning the text.

If there are several events marked on the same date, the event that concerns most of the students will end up in the calendar. The file is editable until the provided deadline 29 May 2016, until which you can make changes to your events. Please fill out the columns carefully, and check and double check that the information is correct. Please also remember to include information on who is organising the event.

http://tinyurl.com/ayycalendar2016

Questions and comments to AYY’s Communications Officer Henna Palonen (henna.palonen@ayy.fi or 050 520 9440)

3.    Surface Pro 4 is for real doers who want to get their studies done as lightly and efficiently as possible with one device.

 

As a member of AYY, you can now get Surface Pro 4 and the Type Cover keyboard cover with a discount of €199 from the Microsoft Online Store. Make use of the special offer at http://bit.ly/SurfacePro4OfferMSStore (campaign period 16.-29.5.2016)

The thinness and lightness of Surface Pro 4, combined with the powerful Intel® Core™ processors, guarantee peak performance level throughout the day. The compatibility with all programs, the super-precise touch display, the incomparable pen and detachable keyboard make multi-faceted use possible at school, work and at leisure. Surface Pro 4 replaces the desktop PC, the laptop and the tablet – you don’t need anything else.

4.    Call for volunteers to help asylum seekers

Would you like to help asylum seekers living in Otaniemi with their everyday lives and teach them language in everyday situations? This activity will take place in the form of things such as theme evenings, playing board games and helping with shopping.

If you’d like to join, contact Riikka Keskitalo (turvapaikanhakijat.koordinaattori@ejy.fi) or Jimmy Nylund (jimmy.nylund@ayy.fi).

5.    Cleaning Day on 28.5. at Otaniemi Recycling center

Cleaning Day comes again on Saturday 28.5. It changes cities and neighborhoods into huge flea markets and marketplaces. Otaniemi Recycling center will be open, and outside near the recycling center anybody can come and sell their stuff flea market style. At the end of the day you can donate your extra items to the recycling center if you want to. Coffee and tea will be served at the recycling center.

Time: Sat 28.5. at 10-15

Address: Servin Maijan tie 6D

More info about the event: http://outside.ayy.fi/en/blog/events/siivouspaiva-otaniemen-kierratyskeskuksella/

More info about Cleaning day: http://siivouspaiva.com/en/

More info about Otaniemi recycling center: http://kierratyskeskus.ayy.fi/

6.    Tempaus2016 is coming up in the autumn – stay up to date by watching social media

Tempaus2016 is coming up in the autumn. Stay up to date about the latest developments and the progress of the project by following Tempaus on social media.

Site: www.tempaus.fi

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tempaus2016/?fref=ts

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tempaus2016

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tempaus2016/

See you in the autumn!

7.    Apply for a study grant for your project

Aalto University and its student union allocate in cooperation study grants for incredible projects that promote studies and learning. You can apply for the grant by yourself, together with your friend or association – as long as the idea is good, we want to help you to implement it!

The application period is continuous and applications are processed on a monthly basis, the idea is that your good idea does not get old and you could implement it straight away. Applications are processed and approved by Aalto University Student Union’s academic affairs sector and Aalto University’s vice president in charge of teaching.

More information: https://lomake.ayy.fi/koulutuspolitiikka/2015/04/15/oppirahaa-kansalle/”

8.    The annual Product Design Gala is approaching!

On Friday 20th May the doors are open 9am-5pm, come and go according to your own schedule. All 18 projects from ABB and Airbus to Valmet and Valtra will be present at their exhibition stands – as well as the teams and sponsoring companies. For brief introduction to projects go to http://pdp.fi/product-design-gala/

The entrance is free for the whole day, but it will help in organising if you express your attendance through: https://www.facebook.com/events/1680132682236373/

9.    Aalto Festival 16 – 31 May: fashion, future materials, sustainability business models and electronic gadgets.

Aalto Festival showcases the talents of Aalto University students, graduates and faculty. The two-week festival is a collection of over 60 events, exhibitions, seminars, parties and galas. Come to hear students’ experiences about international development projects, to see the outcomes of corporate collaboration projects, to look at future materials, to learn the secrets of graphic design and to enjoy fashion. You can find the whole programme from the website:  http://aaltofestival.fi/2016/en/

Follow Aalto Festival and share your own experiences:  #aaltofestival

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/aaltofestival/

https://www.facebook.com/events/914868398629656/

Aalto Festival takes place in various locations in Helsinki and Espoo 16–31 May.

10.                  World Telecommunication Day focuses on ICT startups

How to become a startup entrepreneur in Finland? What does it take to become a startup entrepreneur? How to grow and develop further from the startup stage?

Tuesday, May 17, 11 AM – 4 PM, lecture room S4, Otakaari 5 A, 02150, Espoo

The event will be in Finnish. Program and signups: http://sci.aalto.fi/fi/current/events/2016-04-15/

11.                  Millennium Technology Prize Award Ceremony satellite event at Design Factory on May 24th

The Millennium Technology Prize is Finland’s tribute to innovations for a better life. The prize promotes technological research and Finland as a high-tech country. The rationale behind the international Millennium Technology Prize is the extensive impacts of science and innovation on society, even on humanity at large.

Come and follow the Millennium prize award ceremony live streaming to Aalto Design Factory (Betonimiehenkuja 5 C). The event is open for all. Please sign up by Thursday May 19th to ensure refreshments: https://aaltodf.typeform.com/to/xteJpe

The event is part of Aalto Festival: http://aaltofestival.fi/2016/en/millennium-streaming/

More information about the prize: http://taf.fi/en/millennium-technology-prize/

12.                  Exchanging ideas and peer support on the net – join in!

In the group chat and discussion forum of Nyyti you can chat about different kinds of things to do with a student’s life. You can find the chat and the forum at: https://www.nyyti.fi/keskustele-netissa/

MAY’S CHATS:

Thursday 12.5., 6 pm – 8 pm: The Diversity of Gender

Thursday 19.5., 6 pm – 8 pm: The End of the Studies and Becoming Employed

Thursday 26.5. 6 pm – 8 pm: Money Matters in a Mess

The Nyyti Reg. Assn. is a national association that promotes the mental well-being and life management of students. Further information about Nyyti and the chats: www.nyyti.fi. You can also find us on social media: Instagram (@nyytiry), Twitter (@nyyti_ry) and Facebook (nyytiry).”

13.                  BEST Autumn Course application period is open

You can choose between 49 events, which are located in 48 cities of 23 countries.

– A course lasts for approximately 7-12 days.

– 20-24 participants are accepted to each courses from all over Europe

– In case of basic courses you will get know the basics of the course topic, while at advanced courses you can obtain more deep insight on the chosen field

It costs maximum 45 €. Above that, you only have to pay your travel fees.

STEP #1 Register on the international website www.best.eu.org

STEP #2 Pick up to 3 courses from here www.best.eu.org/student/courses/coursesList.jsp

STEP #3  Write your motivational letter and apply.

New experiences, friendships and unforgettable memories are waiting for you! Apply before 15 May 2016 at 23:00 CEST

Follow LBG Helsinki on Facebook for other BEST events:

https://www.facebook.com/BESTHelsinki

14.                  Mestariopiskelija – a free e-book on the optimization of studying

An engineer who was just about to graduate decided to employ his problem-solving skills and find out in detail how studying really works and how to make it more efficient. The result was a science-based book called Mestariopiskelija – tiedettä muistin ja opiskelun optimointiin (Master Student – Science for the Optimization of Memory and Studying).

Mestariopiskelija mixes entertaining popular science, serious studies and grassroots-level tips on how to make the psychology of learning a part of everyday studying. The book is written by Tommi Valkonen, student of industrial engineering and management, and the graphical look was designed by Joonas Heloterä.

The book is a hobby project and a sort of a life challenge rather than a way of making money. That is why the book is available for free download in PDF format at www.tommivalkonen.com. The English version of Mestariopiskelija will be published in the late summer / early autumn of 2016.

15.                  Orienteering in Otaniemi on May 18

Have you always wanted to try out real orienteering? Now is your chance, as TeekSu (Teekkari Orienteers) organize an event called Polisprint on Wednesday, May 18. You can participate by showing up near Ossinlampi between 5 and 7 PM. You can also sign up in advance at roope.nasi@aalto.fi. Also provide the number of your emit card, if you have one. There are two 2-3 km routes going around the Otaniemi campus with a brand new map. The price is 7€, and if you want to orienteer through both routes, the second one only costs 3€ extra! Find out more at teeksu.ayy.fi

16.                  The cheapest green card course in Finland for all students

Don’t have a green card yet? Don’t worry – KY-Slice ry will be organizing the cheapest green card courses in Finland again this year. The price is only 99€, and the card will be valid for the rest of your life. An introduction to golf won’t get any easier or more fun than this! See the event for more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1687938724810128/

We offer all Aalto students a membership for 2016 and full playing rights at Nevas Golf for a combined price of 450 Euros! The playing rights give you unlimited access to the course for the entire season!

Join now at www.nevasgolf.fi/seura/#tarjoukset, send your personal information to ng@nevasgolf.fi or call 010 400 6400. During the 2016 season, Nevas’ green fee selection again includes the highly popular age green fee: all those under the age of 29 get to play for the day at the price of their own age. The offer is valid at all times during the entire golf season.

17.                  Join TRIP’s introductory sailing trip!

Introductory sailing trips are targeted especially at new students and others interested in our activities who are not yet members of TRIP. Introductory sailing trips are free, and you can participate without prior sailing experience. The trips are usually organized in the evening, and often include a first mate in addition to the skipper. There is room on a trip for 4-5 persons at a time. Introductory sailing trips are organized in the evening; the meeting at the boat is usually around 5 PM. Skippers will send participants more detailed instructions by e-mail.

Read more and sign up for our introductory sailing trips at our web site: http://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?page_id=200. Slots will be filled in the order of signups.

 

This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 19/2016

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

This week, the Annual Ball week of the AYY is being celebrated. See the programme for the whole week at vuosijuhlat.fi/viikko and come and join the celebration hustle and bustle. The events are open for all Aalto-minded people!

1. This and next week’s events
2. Submit your events for AYY’s academic year calendar 2016-2017
3. The Annual Ball week: the Aaltovision gala dinner on 11.5. – Sign up now!
4. The Annual Ball week: you still have time to buy tickets for the annual ball afterparty or brunch.
5. The Annual Ball week: Flower Day 13.5. – The picnic, message and afterparty
6. Exchanging ideas and peer support on the net – join in!
7. Master student, apply to the Aalto university mentoring programme! DL 10.5.
8. The beginning of the season of OtaKoppi on 11.5. and recruitment for the women’s team
9. BEST Autumn Course application period is open
10. Grand Final of Helsinki Open debate competition

1.    This and next week’s events

Viikko 19

AYY’s annual ball week is ongoing. See the programme for the whole week at vuosijuhlat.fi/viikko.

• 10.5. – AMS Tuersday Sessions /blog/events/ams-tuesday-sessions/
• 10.5. – Etikettikoulutus /blog/events/etikettikoulutus/
• 11.5. – AaltoVision-sitsit /blog/events/aaltovision/
• 12.5. – KUJin kyydillä AATUun /blog/events/kujin-kyydilla-aatuun-2016/
• 13.5. – Kukanpäivän Piknik ja -viesti https://www.facebook.com/events/1706797619607685/
• 14.5. – AYY 6 years Annual Ball /blog/events/ayyn-6-vuosijuhlat/
• 14.5. – AYY 6 years Annual Ball after party /blog/events/ayyn-6-vuosijuhlien-jatkot/
• 15.5. – AYY 6 years Annual Ball Brunch /blog/events/ayyn-6-vuosijuhlabrunssi/
• 15.5. – Photowalk: Hanami-Roihuvuori /blog/events/kuvauskavely-hanami-roihuvuori/
• 15.5. – Sauna Quest by Allto Gamers & Piste /blog/events/sauna-quest-by-aalto-gamers-piste/

Viikko 20

• 17.5. – TAK ratapäivät Ahvenistolla /blog/events/tak-ratapaivat-ahvenistolla/
• 19.5. – PK:n konsertti Alussa ja lopussa /blog/events/alussa-ja-lopussa-konsertti/
• 21.5. – ESN Aalto Farewell Sauna /blog/events/esn-aalto-farewell-sauna/
• 21.5. – Aalto Gamers Hearthstone Tournament /blog/events/aalto-gamers-hearthstone-tournament/

2.    Submit your events for AYY’s academic year calendar 2016-2017

Associations and actors within AYY have the opportunity to submit important event dates for the student union’s academic year calendar. Events can be submitted through the google docs file linked below until Sunday, 29 May 2016. Please add your events under the correct month in chronological order. Please enter the text you want in the calendar ”Event name/Text” field (yellow background). Please note that one line can hold up the maximum of 25 characters of text, including spaces. When writing the text, please consider how many lines from your own calendar you wish to be ”wasted”. The calendar is trilingual so please take this into account when planning the text.

If there are several events marked on the same date, the event that concerns most of the students will end up in the calendar. The file is editable until the provided deadline 29 May 2016, until which you can make changes to your events. Please fill out the columns carefully, and check and double check that the information is correct. Please also remember to include information on who is organising the event.

http://tinyurl.com/ayycalendar2016

Questions and comments to AYY’s Communications Officer Henna Palonen (henna.palonen@ayy.fi or 050 520 9440)

3.    The Annual Ball week: the Aaltovision gala dinner on 11.5. – Sign up now!

https://www.facebook.com/events/228020670898448/

Aava, the Teekkari Section and the Cultural Committee of the KY are delighted to invite you, dear Aalto people, to celebrate the Aaltovision event!

During the anniversary week of the AYY, an interdisciplinary gala dinner covering all of Aalto is being held with glitter and glamour, a fitting programme and fantastic performances in store, and of course the best company. So get your own Aaltovision team together and come to make new friends when Smökki fills up with Aalto people on Wednesday, 11.5. at 6 pm.

Confirm your place right away, because there is an allocation of 30 people for each college! Signing up → http://lomake.ayy.fi/aava/aaltovision-registration/ Dl today on Monday at 23:59.

4.    The Annual Ball week: you still have time to buy tickets for the annual ball afterparty or brunch.

You still have time to get along to the hot and steamy biitsi afterparty too (https://www.facebook.com/events/785744354892369/) and/or to the tasty anniversary brunch (https://www.facebook.com/events/1146047168747191/). Tickets can be bought until 12.5. from Holvi at: https://holvi.com/shop/AYYshop/.

Further information about the anniversary week can be found at vuosijuhlat.fi/viikko

5.    The Annual Ball week: Flower Day 13.5. – The picnic, message and afterparty

On the Friday of the Annual Ball week of the AYY, 13.5, from 3 pm to 6 pm the Otaranta park area will burst into its full splendour when the students of the Student Union gather on the seashore lawn to salute the traditional day of celebration of students and the birthday of the Teekkarivillage with a relaxed picnic.

In the afternoon, there is also one of Otaniemi’s more obscure student traditions: a canoe is launched, with which the representatives of the Student Union paddle to take the message of the Flower Day to a person who is important to the students. Come and follow the live stream with commentary and see who the message will be given to this year!

From the Flower Day picnic, it’s good to move to the Rantasauna, where a grand evening party is being held! The sauna will be dressed up as a gorgeous party space, where you can find both a steamy jazz cavern and a lively dancefloor, as well as the hot sauna side. The event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1706797619607685/”

 

6.    Exchanging ideas and peer support on the net – join in!

In the group chat and discussion forum of Nyyti you can chat about different kinds of things to do with a student’s life. You can find the chat and the forum at: https://www.nyyti.fi/keskustele-netissa/

MAY’S CHATS:

Thursday 12.5., 6 pm – 8 pm: The Diversity of Gender

Thursday 19.5., 6 pm – 8 pm: The End of the Studies and Becoming Employed

Thursday 26.5. 6 pm – 8 pm: Money Matters in a Mess

The Nyyti Reg. Assn. is a national association that promotes the mental well-being and life management of students. Further information about Nyyti and the chats: www.nyyti.fi. You can also find us on social media: Instagram (@nyytiry), Twitter (@nyyti_ry) and Facebook (nyytiry).

7.    Master student, apply to the Aalto university mentoring programme! DL 10.5.

“Mentors are University graduates, our alumni. As a student (mentee) you will get support and guidance how to face working life, especially in another culture, a chance to improve your job application skills and a unique possibility to build your network among a cross-disciplinary group of professionals.

Application period 1.4.–10.5.

Grab the chance for a great opportunity: http://alumninet.aalto.fi/mentoring

8.    The beginning of the season of OtaKoppi on 11.5. and recruitment for the women’s team

The pesäpallo (Finnish baseball) club OtaKoppi is finally moving to play outdoors and the summer season is beginning on Wednesday, 11.5. at 6 pm on the Tuuliniitty field, marking the first baseball of the summer. There’s no summer baseball on 18.5., but after that the games continue on Wednesdays from 6 pm to 8 pm. Everyone is welcome regardless of skill level; bring your friends along too to play!

You can find further information about the activity from the pages at http://otakoppi.fi and from the board of the club (otakoppi-hallitus@list.ayy.fi).

We’d still like to get some players for the women’s team of OtaKoppi in the summer. We play in a women’s regional league which is the lowest league level of the Southern pesäpallo conference, so there aren’t any particularly great ability requirements. Enthusiasm and a desire to play are enough! You can contact the board’s e-mail list if relaxed playing in good company interests you!

9.    BEST Autumn Course application period is open

“You can choose between 49 events, which are located in 48 cities of 23 countries.

– A course lasts for approximately 7-12 days.

– 20-24 participants are accepted to each courses from all over Europe

– In case of basic courses you will get know the basics of the course topic, while at advanced courses you can obtain more deep insight on the chosen field

It costs maximum 45 €. Above that, you only have to pay your travel fees.

STEP #1 Register on the international website www.best.eu.org

STEP #2 Pick up to 3 courses from here www.best.eu.org/student/courses/coursesList.jsp

STEP #3 Write your motivational letter and apply.

New experiences, friendships and unforgettable memories are waiting for you! Apply before 15 May 2016 at 23:00 CEST

Follow LBG Helsinki on Facebook for other BEST events:

https://www.facebook.com/BESTHelsinki”

10.                  Grand Final of Helsinki Open debate competition

Do not miss the chance of seeing Europe’s best debaters compete at the Grand Finals of Helsinki Open (on Sunday May 15, 13.00-15.15). At the finals, the top 4 out of 36 teams compete for the win of the international debating competition, jointly organized by Aalto and Helsinki Debating Society. Venue: Juhlasali of Töölö Campus, Aalto School of Business. Doors open at 12.45, welcome! More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1283189378361249/

This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 18/2016

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

ATTENTION! AYY service point and housing office, as well as the offices of the YTHS, are closed on Ascension Day, Thursday 5.5. Due to Ascension Day, the weekly newsletter materials for the weekly newsletter of Monday 9.5.16 must be delivered by 10 am on Wednesday, 4.5.

1. This and next week’s events
2. Submit your events for AYY’s academic year calendar 2016-2017
3. Teekkari Village cleaning bee on 4.5. from 4 p.m.
4. The anniversary week is coming – sign up for the AaltoVision sitsit, the annual ball afterparty or brunch
5. Flower Day 13.5. – The picnic, message and afterparty
6. The AYY is looking for a summer worker to organise the archive
7. Humans vs. Zombies 4.5.-7.5.
8. Would you like to know what’s cooking in the IT industry?
9. Bicycle maintenance points on the Otaniemi and Töölö campuses
10. Interested in development cooperation? Apply to become a representative of the AYY on KENKKU
11. Tempaus2016 and the SYL’s ‘Finland as a Centre of Learning’ project
12. Hitchball 4000 hitchhiking competition June 10-12
13. The apparition of Maria – a memorable city festival on 7.5.2016, 11 am – 6 pm
14. BEST Viking Cantus 8.5. @ Smökki
15. Be an invigilator in technology field entrance examinations

1.    This and next week’s events

Viikko 18

• Ti 3.5. – Markkinoinnin pääaineinfo /blog/events/markkinoinnin-paaaineinfo/
• ke 4.5. – Ristin kilta: Jouna Nousiainen, Juutalainen Jeesus /blog/events/ristin-kilta-jouna-nousiainen-juutalainen-jeesus/
• pe 6.5. – Cafe Lingua /blog/events/cafe-lingua-5/
• La 7.5. – Aalto Adventure race /blog/events/aalto-adventure-race/
• La 7.5. – Metal Club Mökän AfterWappu /blog/events/metal-club-mokan-afterwappu/

Viikko 19

• AYY’s Annual ball week. Check ot the entire program at vuosijuhlat.fi/viikko
• Ke 11.5. – AaltoVision-sitsit https://www.facebook.com/events/228020670898448/
• to 12.5. – Marketing toolbox /blog/events/marketing-toolbox/
• Pe 13.5. – Flower Day 13.5. – The picnic, message and afterparty
• https://www.facebook.com/events/1706797619607685/
• La 14.5. – AYY 6 years Annual Ball /blog/events/ayyn-6-vuosijuhlat/
• La 14.5. – AYY 6 years Annual Ball after party /blog/events/ayyn-6-vuosijuhlien-jatkot/
• Su 15.5. – AYY 6 years Annual Ball Brunch /blog/events/ayyn-6-vuosijuhlabrunssi/
• Su 15.5. – Photowalk: Hanami-Roihuvuori /blog/events/kuvauskavely-hanami-roihuvuori/
• Su 15.5. – Sauna Quest by Allto Gamers & Piste /blog/events/sauna-quest-by-aalto-gamers-piste/

2.    Submit your events for AYY’s academic year calendar 2016-2017

Associations and actors within AYY have the opportunity to submit important event dates for the student union’s academic year calendar. Events can be submitted through the google docs file linked below until Sunday, 29 May 2016. Please add your events under the correct month in chronological order. Please enter the text you want in the calendar ”Event name/Text” field (yellow background). Please note that one line can hold up the maximum of 25 characters of text, including spaces. When writing the text, please consider how many lines from your own calendar you wish to be ”wasted”. The calendar is trilingual so please take this into account when planning the text.

If there are several events marked on the same date, the event that concerns most of the students will end up in the calendar. The file is editable until the provided deadline 29 May 2016, until which you can make changes to your events. Please fill out the columns carefully, and check and double check that the information is correct. Please also remember to include information on who is organising the event.

http://tinyurl.com/ayycalendar2016

Questions and comments to AYY’s Communications Officer Henna Palonen (henna.palonen@ayy.fi or 050 520 9440)

3.    Teekkari Village cleaning bee on 4.5. from 4 p.m.

Let’s make Otaniemi clean and fresh again on Wed 4.5. at 4 PM. Join the work party with your friend and gather the ugly trash from our living surroundings! The Campus Section provides the cleaning equipment, rakes and gloves and whatnot. The cleaning will start on Smökki courtyard’s wooden terrace (Jämeräntaival 4) and nearby trash containers. Sauna will be warm for the participants in Gorsu at 7pm., where also free food and drinks will be served!

4.    The anniversary week is coming – sign up for the AaltoVision sitsit, the annual ball afterparty or brunch

In the anniversary week of the AYY, the whole community is preparing for an Aalto-like Eurovision atmosphere. In this dinner ball, (a.k.a. sitsit), there is unprecedented entertainment and a fitting programme in store, and of course the best company – you don’t want to miss this! So get your own Aalto Eurovision team together and come to make new friends at Smökki on Wednesday, 11.5. at 6 pm. The evening costs €17/person. Sign up at http://lomake.ayy.fi/aava/aaltovision-registration/

AaltoVision on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/228020670898448/

You still have time to get along to the hot and steamy biitsi afterparty too (https://www.facebook.com/events/785744354892369/) and/or to the tasty anniversary brunch (https://www.facebook.com/events/1146047168747191/). Tickets can be bought from: https://holvi.com/shop/AYYshop/.

5.    Flower Day 13.5. – The picnic, message and afterparty

On the Friday of the anniversary week of the AYY, 13.5, from 3 pm to 6 pm the Otaranta park area will burst into its full splendour when the students of the Student Union gather on the seashore lawn to salute the traditional day of celebration of students and the birthday of the Teekkarivillage with a relaxed picnic.

In the afternoon, there is also one of Otaniemi’s more obscure student traditions: a canoe is launched, with which the representatives of the Student Union paddle to take the message of the Flower Day to a person who is important to the students. Come and follow the live stream with commentary and see who the message will be given to this year!

From the Flower Day picnic, it’s good to move to the Rantasauna, where a grand evening party is being held! The sauna will be dressed up as a gorgeous party space, where you can find both a steamy jazz cavern and a lively dancefloor, as well as the hot sauna side. The event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1706797619607685/

6.    The AYY is looking for a summer worker to organise the archive

The AYY is looking to add a summer worker to its ranks for work relating to organising the archive, for a temporary position from May to August.

The worker will take care of bringing the material of the TOKYO archive that is part of the archive collection of the Aalto Student Union into central archive condition. We expect the applicant to have experience in archiving, a knowledge of conference technology and an understanding of document administration. We appreciate experience of working in the archiving field and experience in the museum field. The work requires the ability to speak Finnish.

Apply for the position by 8.5. Further information: /ylioppilaskunta/avoimet-tyopaikat/ayy-hakee-kesatyontekijaa-arkiston-jarjestamiseen/

7.    Humans vs. Zombies 4.5.-7.5.

The signup can be found at: tinyurl.com/hvzilmo

Facebook-event at: tinyurl.com/hvz2016

Disease is spreading!

A mysterious new pandemic is spreading fast. Rumour has it the infected become hell-bent on spreading the disease. Otaniemi has closed it’s railroads and airports to stop the spread of the virus, but will that be enough?

Humans vs. Zombies is a moderated game of tag where zombie players try to spread the infection by tagging human players. Humans can in turn protect themselves by hiding, fleeing or fighting back (using clean socks or foam gun darts to “”stun”” zombies). Exciting missions and quests will be available every day. The game is fun and interactive. Since teamwork is often the best strategy players are guaranteed to meet new people.

So join the fun! Spread the hype! Come help make a great game by being a great player. And the best part: Participation is completely free of charge. The organizers will provide the game scarf and ID-tag for you. All you have to do is sign up, show up and play.

8.    Would you like to know what’s cooking in the IT industry?

Are you interested in IT and would like to know what’s cooking in the IT industry?

In Tieto’s blog you will find many interesting posts related to for example Tieto hackathons, customer experience management, industrial internet, digitalization, and cyber security.

You can also read about the experiences of our Generation-T trainees and get to know Tieto as an employer.

Start following the blog already today!

www.blogs.tieto.com

9.    Bicycle maintenance points on the Otaniemi and Töölö campuses

Aalto University has acquired two fixed BFIX maintenance stands for its campuses from the end of the year. The stands include the equipment required for servicing a bike – a pump, a servicing stand and tools – and also a QR code to a mobile guide. Use of the maintenance points is free for cyclists.

The maintenance stands are in Otaniemi at Otakaari 18 and in Töölö at Runeberginkatu 14-16.

Further information: https://into.aalto.fi/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=19829918″

10.                  Interested in development cooperation? Apply to become a representative of the AYY on KENKKU

Are you enthused by exerting influence globally and promoting education internationally? Are you a determined communicator or networker, or acquainted with funding? Do you have the passion to give a piece of your know-how to the world? We’re looking for committed and motivated doers who are rich in ideas for the Development Cooperation Advisory Board (KENKKU) of the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL). The Development Cooperation Advisory Board acts as the advisor of the Board of SYL in development cooperation issues and administers the development cooperation projects of SYL, together with the development cooperation coordinator. Apply to become a representative of the AYY on KENKKU by sending your application by 5.5.2016 to international@ayy.fi

Further information: /blog/2016/04/20/kiinnostaako-kehitysyhteistyo-hae-ayyn-edustajaksi-kenkkun-ja-paaset-suunnittelemaan-kehya-kaytannossa/

 

11.                  Tempaus2016 and the SYL’s ‘Finland as a Centre of Learning’ project

The SYL is starting to prepare a project that aims to elevate Finland even higher on the world map as a centre of learning. The objective of the project is to make Finland into a place where people come to learn about learning. The first step is to organise the world’s most diverse international learning event in the autumn of 2017. Read the SYL’s press release about the subject at: http://bit.ly/1Tu1mhs.

Do you want to get involved in the project? Register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KqZaCYBsJqjSkfhrEuCxrG3A7ZTo8DozEhzB2qZ7RbY/viewform?c=0&w=1

Also remember the education-themed Tempaus2016, which is taking over Finland’s comprehensive schools in October-November. Further information about Tempaus at tempaus.fi and https://www.facebook.com/tempaus2016. Signing up as a Tempaus participant will be open in the autumn.

 

12.                  Hitchball 4000 hitchhiking competition June 10-12

Hitchball 4000 is a weekend-long adventure during which teams of two people hitchhike across Finland and the Baltics and complete fun challenges along the way. A GPS tracking system allows fellow competitors, friends, worried relatives and random drivers to follow the race and the progress of their favorite team in real time.

 

The winner is the team that with a cunning tactic hitchhikes the longest way possible and the farthest possible from Helsinki during the weekend, and gets back in time as well. The winning team will get to decorate their home with the Hitchball 4000 Cup – to which its name will be engraved – for one year. In addition to the main prize, one team will be awarded with the Spirit of Hitchball award, with separate criteria.

Find yourself a team mate of the opposite gender and take a leap of faith to the next level! The most exciting and eye-opening weekend or your summer is gonna be on June 10th-12th and registration is open through http://www.hitchball4000.fi/registration/ . There is room for only 45 teams, so be quick! When registering you have to provide the name of the Tumblr account you will use to send pictures and stories during your journey.

The rules and more information about the race: http://www.hitchball4000.fi/

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1665818390348792/

Joining us on the road: our fantastic sponsors Sievo, Enoro, Karttakeskus and Rehashop.

13.                  The apparition of Maria – a memorable city festival on 7.5.2016, 11 am – 6 pm

Building no. 5 of the Maria Hospital, which has been taken out of use, is opening its doors to the people of the city for one day, on Saturday 7.5.2016, from 11 am to 6 pm. The festival challenges its visitors to experience something new and to meet each other in the setting of a diverse programme. The event is organised by Tilapioneerit.

See more information about the event and Tilapioneerit: https://www.facebook.com/events/201341873582130/

http://tilapioneerit.fi/ • https://www.facebook.com/tilapioneerit •

https://twitter.com/tilapioneerit

14.                  BEST Viking Cantus 8.5. @ Smökki

Find your inner viking or a nordic god and come to celebrate the traditional Belgian beer festival! With the admission fee you are permitted to 3 hours of unlimited beer/cider/cola while watching misbehavers getting punished in the most imaginable ways in the middle of the circle.

• What: Cantus
• When: 8.5 at 7:30pm-1am
• Where: In Smökki, afterparty in Rantasauna
• Price: 15 euros
• Tickets: We will sell only 63 tickets!
• Selling day and time: 26.4 and 27.4 at 11-13 in main building lobby.
• Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1724899674419714/

15.                  Be an invigilator in technology field entrance examinations

Will you still be in Otaniemi towards the end of May? Are you interested in some additional earnings? Invigilators are being sought for the DIA common admission entrance examinations. Invigilators will be paid a one-off fee. Those interested in the role are asked to fill in the adjoining webropol form, which is still open today, 2.5. until 11:59 pm at: https://www.webropolsurveys.com/S/02CFEEFB3684B1B2.par

Only those who take part in the training on 4.5., from 12 noon to 1 pm, can become entrance examination invigilators.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 17/2016

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

Wappu.fi yet again brings all the Wappu-time events of the Aalto community together at one address. Add your event onto the pages or go and fill up your diary with more and more boisterous Wappu pursuits! May everyone have an excellent Wappu time!

P.S. Have you already tried the world’s largest sauna on Alvari? #WiikonWappuSauna http://vapaateekkarit.fi/wappusauna/

1. This and next week’s events
2. OtaWappu 2016
3. The freshmen spexes and a start bang of Yöjäynä 29.4.
4. Are you a member of Otaniemi’s craziest team? – Hullu Jussi 29.4.
5. PELMU’s Wappufestarit on 29.4. @Smökki
6. With great Wappu comes great Rowdiness!
7. Submit your events for AYY’s academic year calendar 2016-2017
8. Bicycle maintenance points on the Otaniemi and Töölö campuses
9. Interested in development cooperation? Apply to become a representative of the AYY on KENKKU
10. Aalto Adventure Race May 7, 2016
11. Hitchball 4000 hitchhiking competition June 10-12
12. The apparition of Maria – a memorable city festival on 7.5.2016, 11 am – 6 pm
13. Aalto Strategy Changetalks 26.4.
14. BEST Viking Cantus 8.5. @ Smökki

1.    This and next week’s events

Viikko 17

• ma 25.4. – Kevätkyykkä /blog/events/kevatkyykka/
• ma 25.4 – Aalto in the game recruiting event /blog/events/aalto-in-the-game-recruiting-event/
• Ke 27.4. – Ristin kilta: Teeilta /blog/events/ristin-kilta-teeilta/
• To 28.4. Elisa: Girls in ICT Day /blog/events/elisa-girls-in-ict-day/
• Pe 29.4. – Hullu Jussi /blog/events/hullu-jussi/
• La 30.4. – Wappuriehan julistus
• La 30.4. – OtaWappu
• Su 1.5. – The Scottish Waputin /blog/events/the-scottish-waputin/

Viikko 18

• ke 4.5. – Ristin kilta: Jouna Nousiainen, Juutalainen Jeesus /blog/events/ristin-kilta-jouna-nousiainen-juutalainen-jeesus/
• pe 6.5. – Cafe Lingua /blog/events/cafe-lingua-5/
• La 7.5. – Aalto Adventure race /blog/events/aalto-adventure-race/
• La 7.5. – Metal Club Mökän AfterWappu /blog/events/metal-club-mokan-afterwappu/

2.    OtaWappu 2016

The Wappu parties get started once again when, this time, a party area of historical size will be constructed in the Otahalli. The event, which is the climax of Wappu, offers something for everyone. On the party side, Wikirock and Aste are performing, while in the Lounge hall you can hear more relaxed tunes from (vinyl) records.

Ticket sales are under way and it’s best to make sure of your place at the party soon; last year, tickets were already sold out the day before the event. You can see the selling times on the event’s Facebook pages or at http://bileet.wappu.fi/

Stay with your Wappus!

 

3.    The freshmen spexes and a start bang of Yöjäynä 29.4.

The freshmen of this academic year present their spexes on Friday April 29th in the Aalto Hall. Fuksispeksit are part of Fuksipeijaiset, the competition that decides in which order the freshmen get their Teekkari caps on the following morning.

The doors to the great hall open at 4pm, and the show starts at 4.30pm. Be sure to be there in time, as quite a lot of people are going to come there. During the evening you shall see 13 10-minute spexes. Please remember that it’s forbidden to bring your own alcoholic beverages to the university premises .

Also Teekkarispeksi will perform in this event.

NB! You can also watch the Fuksispeksit via a live stream: http://wappu.fi/oubs/

https://www.facebook.com/events/226223181074684/

The second part of Yöjäynä starts with a bang at the Alvar square on Friday April 29th at 9.00pm, right after the Fuksispeksit event in Aalto Hall. Come and cheer the freshman teams in their first nightly challenge!

After the freshmen have rushed to meet other challenges you can take part in the checkpoint crawl Crazy John and compete for the title of the craziest group of students!

https://www.facebook.com/events/228306320863028/

4.    Are you a member of Otaniemi’s craziest team? – Hullu Jussi 29.4.

As the sun sets down on the 29th of April Otaniemi is filled with Wappuspirit and a sense of adventure! Teams crawl around the campus on wild and witty checkpoints and compete for the title of the Craziest Team™!

The official after party will make sure your fun doesn’t end after completing the crawl! Pelmu, the live music association of Otaniemi, is having their annual Wappufestival at Smökki and all crawlers are welcome free of charge!

So get yourself ready and gather a team of 4 to 10 people for the night of a lifetime! You don’t have to sign up beforehand, crawl forms will be handed out in front of AYY’s central office right after the freshmen spex has ended. Remember that this competition is all about spontaneity and team spirit, with a little Wappu twist of course!

Prizes for both the crawl winners and the best checkpoint are pretty amazing: a luxurious picnic basket for the 1st of May and a bus ride to Ullanlinnanmäki! The best checkpoint will also get rewarded with a free AYY rentable sauna space for one day (has to be used by the end of the year).

The winners will be announced at the Declaration of Wappu Rowdiness on the 30th of April!

TL;DR:

WHAT: Crazy John checkpoint crawl!

WHERE: Around the Otaniemi campus

WHEN: 29th of April ~ 22.00-1.00

CHECKPOINTS: sign up a checkpoint during 1.-20.4. at:http://lomake.ayy.fi/teekkarijaosto/hullu-jussi-2016-rastit/

5.    PELMU’s Wappufestarit on 29.4. @Smökki

On Friday 29th of April it is time for the biggest music festival in Otaniemi! Come to enjoy the music that ranges from party rock to grooving rap. Doors will open at 8 PM and the party will continue ‘til the morning. Wappufestarit is the official after party of Crazy John and it is completely free!

FB-event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1697142950545024/

What: PELMU’s Wappufestarit (May Day Music Festival) 2016 – The official after party of Crazy John

Where: Smökki

When: On Friday 29th of April

6.    With great Wappu comes great Rowdiness!

Welcome to see the Declaration of Wappu Rowdiness on Wappu eve! All the fuzz starts on 30th April at 1PM with jazz band of Polirytmi, continued by several winners of wappu competitions.

At 3PM, from the roof of Smökki, can we hear the beginning of traditional Wappu-time festivities. Come celebrate to the Smökki courtyard!

Come experience the Wappu Rowdiness and meet with all the other people!

7.    Submit your events for AYY’s academic year calendar 2016-2017

Associations and actors within AYY have the opportunity to submit important event dates for the student union’s academic year calendar. Events can be submitted through the google docs file linked below until Sunday, 29 May 2016. Please add your events under the correct month in chronological order. Please enter the text you want in the calendar ”Event name/Text” field (yellow background). Please note that one line can hold up the maximum of 25 characters of text, including spaces. When writing the text, please consider how many lines from your own calendar you wish to be ”wasted”. The calendar is trilingual so please take this into account when planning the text.

If there are several events marked on the same date, the event that concerns most of the students will end up in the calendar. The file is editable until the provided deadline 29 May 2016, until which you can make changes to your events. Please fill out the columns carefully, and check and double check that the information is correct. Please also remember to include information on who is organising the event.

http://tinyurl.com/ayycalendar2016

Questions and comments to AYY’s Communications Officer Henna Palonen (henna.palonen@ayy.fi or 050 520 9440)

8.    Bicycle maintenance points on the Otaniemi and Töölö campuses

Aalto University has acquired two fixed BFIX maintenance stands for its campuses from the end of the year. The stands include the equipment required for servicing a bike – a pump, a servicing stand and tools – and also a QR code to a mobile guide. Use of the maintenance points is free for cyclists.

The maintenance stands are in Otaniemi at Otakaari 18 and in Töölö at Runeberginkatu 14-16.

Further information: https://into.aalto.fi/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=19829918″

9.    Interested in development cooperation? Apply to become a representative of the AYY on KENKKU

Are you enthused by exerting influence globally and promoting education internationally? Are you a determined communicator or networker, or acquainted with funding? Do you have the passion to give a piece of your know-how to the world? We’re looking for committed and motivated doers who are rich in ideas for the Development Cooperation Advisory Board (KENKKU) of the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL). The Development Cooperation Advisory Board acts as the advisor of the Board of SYL in development cooperation issues and administers the development cooperation projects of SYL, together with the development cooperation coordinator. Apply to become a representative of the AYY on KENKKU by sending your application by 5.5.2016 to international@ayy.fi

Further information: /blog/2016/04/20/kiinnostaako-kehitysyhteistyo-hae-ayyn-edustajaksi-kenkkun-ja-paaset-suunnittelemaan-kehya-kaytannossa/

10.                  Aalto Adventure Race May 7, 2016

Aalto Adventure Race is an adventure/sports contest held on May 7, 2016 where the contestants ride bicycles from one checkpoint to the next in teams of three or four and carry out tasks given to them. There are a total of 35 checkpoints all over the Helsinki metropolitan area, and the time limit is 10 hours.

In Aalto Adventure Race, you get to challenge other Aalto students with your own group. Experience sports in a new way and grab the title of the most adventurous group in Aalto. Besides fame and glory, winners will also get some great prizes.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1700465150238679/”

11.                  Hitchball 4000 hitchhiking competition June 10-12

Hitchball 4000 is a weekend-long adventure during which teams of two people hitchhike across Finland and the Baltics and complete fun challenges along the way. A GPS tracking system allows fellow competitors, friends, worried relatives and random drivers to follow the race and the progress of their favorite team in real time.

The winner is the team that with a cunning tactic hitchhikes the longest way possible and the farthest possible from Helsinki during the weekend, and gets back in time as well. The winning team will get to decorate their home with the Hitchball 4000 Cup – to which its name will be engraved – for one year. In addition to the main prize, one team will be awarded with the Spirit of Hitchball award, with separate criteria.

Find yourself a team mate of the opposite gender and take a leap of faith to the next level! The most exciting and eye-opening weekend or your summer is gonna be on June 10th-12th and registration is open through http://www.hitchball4000.fi/registration/ . There is room for only 45 teams, so be quick! When registering you have to provide the name of the Tumblr account you will use to send pictures and stories during your journey.

The rules and more information about the race: http://www.hitchball4000.fi/

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1665818390348792/

Joining us on the road: our fantastic sponsors Sievo, Enoro, Karttakeskus and Rehashop.

12.                  The apparition of Maria – a memorable city festival on 7.5.2016, 11 am – 6 pm

Building no. 5 of the Maria Hospital, which has been taken out of use, is opening its doors to the people of the city for one day, on Saturday 7.5.2016, from 11 am to 6 pm. The festival challenges its visitors to experience something new and to meet each other in the setting of a diverse programme. The event is organised by Tilapioneerit.

See more information about the event and Tilapioneerit: https://www.facebook.com/events/201341873582130/

http://tilapioneerit.fi/ • https://www.facebook.com/tilapioneerit •

https://twitter.com/tilapioneerit

13.                  Aalto Strategy Changetalks 26.4.

Interested in learning about change management? Aalto Strategy warmly welcomes you to Aalto Strategy ChangeTalks on Tuesday 26th of April at 17:30. During the evening you will hear representatives from EY, Nokia and Vaisala talk about change and what it is like to work as a strategist in these different companies. Come learn about the only constant in business: Change. The event is held in ENGLISH.

Find the event and register now.

Link to event: https://www.facebook.com/events/767945376672563/

Link to registration: http://goo.gl/forms/TknDow7Ogk

14.                  BEST Viking Cantus 8.5. @ Smökki

Find your inner viking or a nordic god and come to celebrate the traditional Belgian beer festival! With the admission fee you are permitted to 3 hours of unlimited beer/cider/cola while watching misbehavers getting punished in the most imaginable ways in the middle of the circle.

What: Cantus

When: 8.5 at 7:30pm-1am

Where: In Smökki, afterparty in Rantasauna

Price: 15 euros

Tickets: We will sell only 63 tickets!

Selling day and time: 26.4 and 27.4 at 11-13 in main building lobby.

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1724899674419714/

This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 16/2016

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

Wappu.fi yet again brings all the Wappu-time events of the Aalto community together at one address. Add your event onto the pages or go and fill up your diary with more and more boisterous Wappu pursuits! May everyone have an excellent Wappu time!

P.S. The new Aino is here! Get your own magazine from the campus or from the service point of the AYY.

1. This and next week’s events
2. Apply scholarships from AYY – DL 20.4.
3. Do a bungee jump at WappuAalto on 20.4.
4. OtaWappu 2016
5. Are you a member of Otaniemi’s craziest team? – Hullu Jussi 29.4.
6. Finnish skittles tournament 25.4.
7. Register to AYY’s Annual Ball – DL 24.4.
8. Submit your events for AYY’s academic year calendar 2016-2017
9. Aalto in the Game – Recruiting Event, Mon 25.4.@ DF
10. Final of the Jäynä Competition Fri 22.4. at 3 p.m.
11. Prodeko 50 seminar: “Achieving growth” 29.4.
12. Come to plan the development co-operation week!
13. Aalto Runners Wappu’s half marathon 23.4.
14. Startup Crawl 2016

1.  This and next week’s events

• Mon 18.4. – Teekkarispeksi 2016: Atlantis 1860 /blog/events/teekkarispeksi-2016-atlantis-1860/
• Tue 19.4. – Teekkarispeksi 2016: Atlantis 1860 /blog/events/teekkarispeksi-2016-atlantis-1860/
• Wed 20.4. – Wappuaalto /blog/events/wappuaalto-3/
• Wed 20.4. – WappuAalto After Party 2016 /blog/events/wappuaalto-after-party-2016/
• Wed 20.4. – Ristin kilta: Mikko Matikainen: Innostavan elämäntavallista /blog/events/ristin-kilta-mikko-matikainen-innostavan-elamantavallista/
• Thu 21.4. – Suklaanmaisteluilta /blog/events/tety-suklaanmaistelu/
• Fri 22.4. – Jäynäfinaali /blog/events/jaynafinaali/
• Fri 22.4. – Julkun Juhlallinen Julkaisu /blog/events/julkun-juhlallinen-julkaisu/
• Fri 22.4. – TRIP laivurikurssien lopputentit ja tentinkaato /blog/events/trip-laivurikurssien-lopputentit-ja-tentinkaato/
• Fri 22.4. – PreWappu 2016 /blog/events/prewappu-2016/
• Sat 23.4. – Sitsikisat /blog/events/sitsikisat/
• Sat 23.4. – Aalto Runners: Wapun puolimaraton /blog/events/aalto-runners-wapun-puolimaraton/

Viikko 17

• Mon 25.4. – Kevätkyykkä /blog/events/kevatkyykka/
• Wed 27.4. – Ristin kilta: Teeilta /blog/events/ristin-kilta-teeilta/
• Fri 29.4. – Hullu Jussi /blog/events/hullu-jussi/

2.  Apply scholarships from AYY – DL 20.4.

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

The spring application period for the scholarships is Wednesday 30.3., 12:00, – Wednesday 20.4., 23:59.

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

3.  Do a bungee jump at WappuAalto on 20.4.

At WappuAalto on Wednesday, 20.4, you can also do a bungee jump; you won’t want to miss this!

When you sign up in advance, the jump costs a paltry 35 euros, or it’s 40 euros on the day. Advance registration is open until 6 pm on Tuesday, 19.4. you can jump alone or with a friend in tandem. There are jump times from 2 pm to 8 pm.

It’s rarely this easy to get to do a bungee jump (the bungee isn’t very often seen in Otaniemi), or this cheap (at festivals, the same slice of fun will set you back €100!).

Warm and sunny weather is promised for the WappuAalto, so what would be a more unforgettable way to enjoy the weather and Wappu than being upside down! 😉

Signing up is open at: https://lomake.ayy.fi/aava/bungee-jump-2016/

WappuAalto’s Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/970880509616068/

4.  OtaWappu 2016

tinyurl.com/OtaWappu2016

The Wappu parties get started once again when, this time, a party area of historical size will be constructed in the Otahalli. The event, which is the climax of Wappu, offers something for everyone. On the party side, Wikirock and Aste are performing, while in the Lounge hall you can hear more relaxed tunes from (vinyl) records.

Ticket sales begin at WappuAalto 20.4. Get there. Get here. Everyone.

5.  Are you a member of Otaniemi’s craziest team? – Hullu Jussi 29.4.

As the sun sets down on the 29th of April Otaniemi is filled with Wappuspirit and a sense of adventure! Teams crawl around the campus on wild and witty checkpoints and compete for the title of the Craziest Team™!

The official after party will make sure your fun doesn’t end after completing the crawl! Pelmu, the live music association of Otaniemi, is having their annual Wappufestival at Smökki and all crawlers are welcome free of charge!

So get yourself ready and gather a team of 4 to 10 people for the night of a lifetime! You don’t have to sign up beforehand, crawl forms will be handed out in front of AYY’s central office right after the freshmen spex has ended. Remember that this competition is all about spontaneity and team spirit, with a little Wappu twist of course!

If you’re already too familiar with all sorts of crawls, opt for having a checkpoint with your organization or friends! The sign-up sheet is open until the 20th of April: http://lomake.ayy.fi/teekkarijaosto/hullu-jussi-2016-rastit/

And that’s not all! Prizes for both the crawl winners and the best checkpoint are pretty amazing: a luxurious picnic basket for the 1st of May and a bus ride to Ullanlinnanmäki! The best checkpoint will also get rewarded with a free AYY rentable sauna space for one day (has to be used by the end of the year).

The winners will be announced at the Declaration of Wappu Rowdiness on the 30th of April!

TL;DR:

• WHAT: Crazy John checkpoint crawl!
• WHERE: Around the Otaniemi campus
• WHEN: 29th of April ~ 22.00-1.00
• CHECKPOINTS: sign up a checkpoint during 1.-20.4. at:http://lomake.ayy.fi/teekkarijaosto/hullu-jussi-2016-rastit/

6.  Finnish skittles tournament 25.4.

“Gather a team and participate in the best Finnish skittles tournament of this Wappu! First 16 teams are guaranteed to have a place in the tournament and the make-up of your team is completely up to you, the type of your cap or the color of your overalls doesn’t matter as long as there’s four of you!

In short, Finnish skittles is a game where you throw a wooden bat at the (wooden) skittles and try to knock them out of the field. The rules are explained more specifically here: http://kyykka.fi/rules

The registration opens on April 18th at 12:00 and closes on the 24th at 23:59. Fill the registration form here: http://lomake.ayy.fi/teekkarijaosto/kevatkyykka-2016/

The official after party begins at 19 in Gorsu (Jämeräntaival 5) and both the participants and the audience are welcome.

TL;DR

• WHAT: Finnish skittles tournament
• WHERE: Sähkömiehenpolku, Otaniemi
• WHEN: 25th of April 14.00-20.00, official afterparty 19.00 @Gorsu

7.  Register to AYY’s Annual Ball – DL 24.4.

AYY’s – Aalto University Student Union’s 6th Annual Ball is celebrated on Saturday 14th of May 2016. The Ball begins with a cocktail reception open for all guests in the headquarters of Varma in Salmisaari. The main venue of the Ball is Loistosali, also in Salmisaari, where a delicious three-course-menu will be served. The celebration continues with Biitsi Afterparty in a beach atmosphere downstairs at Biitsi.fi Arena. After afterparty is held at Rantasauna in Otaniemi.

Tickets to the Annual Ball are available for AYY’s members and other students at the price of 80 € and non-students at the price of 100 €. Registration for invited guests is open 28.3-20.4. Other guests can purchase tickets 4.-24.4. In addition, there will be a restricted amount of tickets for sale to the Biitsi Afterparty at the price of 12 € between April 11 and 24.

The dress code for the Annual Ball is dark suite/cocktail dress with Academic medals of honour.

More information about the Annual Ball and events of the Annual Ball Week at www.vuosijuhlat.fi. Facebook-event: https://www.facebook.com/events/961130467274918/

8.  Submit your events for AYY’s academic year calendar 2016-2017

Associations and actors within AYY have the opportunity to submit important event dates for the student union’s academic year calendar. Events can be submitted through the google docs file linked below until Sunday, 29 May 2016. Please add your events under the correct month in chronological order. Please enter the text you want in the calendar ”Event name/Text” field (yellow background). Please note that one line can hold up the maximum of 25 characters of text, including spaces. When writing the text, please consider how many lines from your own calendar you wish to be ”wasted”. The calendar is trilingual so please take this into account when planning the text.

If there are several events marked on the same date, the event that concerns most of the students will end up in the calendar. The file is editable until the provided deadline 29 May 2016, until which you can make changes to your events. Please fill out the columns carefully, and check and double check that the information is correct. Please also remember to include information on who is organising the event.

http://tinyurl.com/ayycalendar2016

Questions and comments to AYY’s Communications Officer Henna Palonen (henna.palonen@ayy.fi or 050 520 9440)

9.  Aalto in the Game – Recruiting Event, Mon 25.4.@ DF

Aalto in the Game is a recruiting event for current and future talents – students, alumni and young experts fascinated by the game industry.

At the event you will find some of the most exciting employers of the industry who are looking for new talents in the various fields of game design, programming, graphic design as well as marketing and business. There is also a DemoZone presenting game demos made by the student in Game Design and Production Master’s programme, lecture and CV-clinic.

Aalto in the Game – Recruiting Event, Mon 25 April 2016 , 12 -17 at Design Factory¨

Further information: http://fairs.aalto.fi/aaltointhegame/”

10.           Final of the Jäynä Competition Fri 22.4. at 3 p.m.

Come and check out the most exhilarating and invigorating jäynäs in the lecture hall U2 (Otakaari 1) on Friday 22 April at 14:45! It will be full of surprises! It’s traditionally been a full house, so arrive early to make sure you fit in.

Don’t forget to vote, as the voting is open for everyone and starts immediately after the final at www.jäynä.fi!

The winner of the 29th annual Jäynä Competition as well as the public’s favourite will be announced on 30 April as part of Wappurieha announcement in the yard of Smökki.

11.           Prodeko 50 seminar: “Achieving growth” 29.4.

On Friday, 29.4. from 12 noon to 5pm, Prodeko is arranging a top-class event at the Finlandia Hall, in which top-notch speakers talk about creating growth from different perspectives. The speakers include Matti Alahuhta and the CEO of Kasvuryhmä, Annu Nieminen.

Alongside its impressive subject content, the event is relaxed in mood and takes you towards Wappu. All those who want to take part are welcome to buy a ticket to the event.

Further information: http://files.prodeko.org/Prodeko50/Seminaari.pdf

Tickets: https://holvi.com/shop/Prodeko50-seminaariliput/

12.           Come to plan the development co-operation week!

The AYY is organising a development co-operation work week in October, the purpose of which is to raise awareness of global issues and development co-operation work as a part of an Aalto person’s career and life. If you are interested or want to learn more about development co-operation work, take part in our first meeting at the centre office of the AYY (Otakaari 11), in the upstairs meeting room on Thursday 21.4. at 6 pm to hear more!

You do not have to have experience of development co-operation work. Everyone is welcome to come and generate ideas, even if they won’t be in Finland in the autumn. If you can’t make it, send a mail to the address saana.rossi@ayy.fi and we’ll get in touch with you.”

13.           Aalto Runners Wappu’s half marathon 23.4.

Aalto Runners invites everyone to run a half marathon (21km). Usually there have been couple of groups depending of the condition of the runners. The slowest group runs about 2 hours 10-20 minutes.

The start of the run is 15pm at Otaniemi sports track. The route goes through Lauttasaari, Hietaniemi, Meilahti, Lehtisaari and Kuusisaari. Remember to take water with you.

There are food and drinks served after run and a possibility for sauna at OK20 small side. You can bring your stuff before run until 14:45. Welcome! The event on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/256634051349060/

14.           Startup Crawl 2016

Startup Crawl is here again! This time Aaltoes has partnered with HankenES to make this event bigger, brighter and better than ever before!

The theme for this year is diversity. Hence, we have chosen the most promising startups from different business sectors, both big and small. Venture capital companies are attending for the first time too.

All the companies are very excited to receive us and most are looking to fill quite a few positions. So bring your best A-game and be prepared to leave a lasting impression! Free beer on offer too!

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/219182088447970/.

• WHAT: Startup Crawl (like bar crawl but with startups)
• WHERE: Helsinki City Centre
• WHEN: Friday 22nd of April 16.30-21
• PRICE: 5€
• AFTERPARTY: 21 o’clock @ Smartly.io
• WHY: Meet new people, get hired and enjoy the free beer!

This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 15/2016
Association-related issues can be found in the association newsletter. Read the newsletter at /en/associations/association-newsletter/

Wappu.fi yet again brings all the Wappu-time events of the Aalto community together at one address. Add your event onto the pages or go and fill up your diary with more and more boisterous Wappu pursuits! May everyone have an excellent Wappu time!

1. This and next week’s events
2. Students’ booking practices for Aalto University facilities
3. Apply for civilian service at the AYY
4. The wait is finally over! – Tempaus2016 is here
5. Apply for a study grant for your project
6. Propose the recipients of the acknowledgement of the AYY!
7. Tell us about your wishes for the new premises of the AYY!
8. The Tools for Nervous Situations workshop
9. Come to plan the development co-operation week!
10. Master’s thesis information and the Linkedin Workshop for technology students
11. KYL – Music greater than the film
12. Teekkarispeksi 2016 – Atlantis 1860
13. Master student, apply to the Aalto university mentoring programme!
14. Julkku’s seller training 18.4. and ceremonious publication 22.4
15. Wine club Baccus presents: Sparkling Night 2016
16. Find a summer internship with AIESEC
17. Mead, doughnuts and mentoring and 11.-27.4.

 

1.    This and next week’s events

Week 15

•    12.4. The mischief-making period is ending /blog/events/jaynaysaika-loppuu/
•    13.4. Cafe Lingua /blog/events/cafe-lingua-3/
•    13.4. ESN Aalto Poker Tournament /blog/events/esn-aalto-poker-tournament/
•    13.4. April’s Cooper test /blog/events/huhtikuun-coopperin-testi/
•    14.4. KYL (the Helsinki Academic Male Choir): music greater than the film /blog/events/kyl-elokuvaa-suurempaa-musiikkia/
•    16.4. ESN Aalto international sitsis /blog/events/esn-aalto-international-sitsit/
•    17.4. Teekkarispeksi 2016: Atlantis 1860 Alumni performance /blog/events/teekkarispeksi-2016-atlantis-1860-alumninaytos/

Week 16

• 18.4. – Teekkarispeksi 2016: Atlantis 1860 /blog/events/teekkarispeksi-2016-atlantis-1860/
• Tuesday 19.4. – Teekkarispeksi 2016: Atlantis 1860 /blog/events/teekkarispeksi-2016-atlantis-1860/
• 20.4. – Wappuaalto /blog/events/wappuaalto-3/
• 20.4. – WappuAalto After Party 2016 /blog/events/wappuaalto-after-party-2016/
• 20.4. – The Guild of the Cross: Mikko Matikainen: Invigoratingly Lifestyle-based /blog/events/ristin-kilta-mikko-matikainen-innostavan-elamantavallista/
• 22.4. – The Jäynä final /blog/events/jaynafinaali/
• 22.4. – The Ceremonious Publication of Julkku /blog/events/julkun-juhlallinen-julkaisu/
• 22.4. – The final exams of the TRIP skipper’s courses and the closing of the exams /blog/events/trip-laivurikurssien-lopputentit-ja-tentinkaato/
• 23.4. – The Sitsi competition /blog/events/sitsikisat/

 

2.    Students’ booking practices for Aalto University facilities

“Students may use teaching facilities when they have not been reserved for teaching purposes. Availability can be seen in the reservation list outside the facility (last minute changes are possible).

The facilities must be left in the condition in which they were found.

The meeting rooms on the fifth floor of OK1 are used primarily by staff. Students may use the rooms if they are empty but must leave if and when the rooms are needed by staff.

More information in here: /en/students/services/rental-of-facilities/students-booking-practices-for-aalto-university-facilities/

3.    Apply for civilian service at the AYY

Did you know that your Student Union serves as a civilian service site in accordance with the Non-Military Service Act (1446/2007)? At the moment, the Student Union offers three (3) work service positions at a time: those of a property assistant, graphic designer (AD) and IT support person.

The start dates for each position can be found from the directory of the Civilian Service Centre. Unfortunately, the Student Union cannot take on a new person who is obliged to do civilian service significantly before the work term of the previous person obliged to do civilian service ends. At the moment, we’re looking for a property assistant who could start in their role as soon as possible and a graphic designer to start in August.

We appreciate creativity, accuracy and co-operative ability. The AYY offers civilian service workers a pleasant working environment in Otaniemi, Espoo, cheerful and nice colleagues, accommodation near the workplace and other legally-decreed benefits.

You can read more detailed information about the contents of the roles on the web pages of the AYY at /siviilipalvelus/.

If you are interested in the Student Union as a civilian service location, contact the General Secretary of the Student Union (paasihteeri@ayy.fi / 050 520 9415).

4.    The wait is finally over! – Tempaus2016 is here

Come to Alvarin aukio on 20th April at 5pm to see what the biggest phenomenon of the year, Tempaus2016, has in store for you! https://www.facebook.com/events/510618449124335/

5.    Apply for a study grant for your project

Aalto University and its student union allocate in cooperation study grants for incredible projects that promote studies and learning. You can apply for the grant by yourself, together with your friend or association – as long as the idea is good, we want to help you to implement it!

The application period is continuous and applications are processed on a monthly basis, the idea is that your good idea does not get old and you could implement it straight away. Applications are processed and approved by Aalto University Student Union’s academic affairs sector and Aalto University’s vice president in charge of teaching.

More information: https://lomake.ayy.fi/koulutuspolitiikka/2015/04/15/oppirahaa-kansalle/

6.    Propose the recipients of the acknowledgement of the AYY!

Do you know of a pioneer, an open-minded bridge-builder or a cross-disciplinary toiler in the Aalto community who deserves recognition?

 

You can propose the recipient of an AYY community badge, merit badge, honour badge or hero badge at https://lomake.ayy.fi/hallinto/bling/ until 20.4.

 

7.    Tell us about your wishes for the new premises of the AYY!

In the near future, the Student Union has the opportunity to undertake many construction projects. For the planning, we need guidance on what kinds of premises the users want. Premises can be built in conjunction with new student flats and also in separate properties. Go and tell us your wishes here (https://lomake.ayy.fi/hallinto/tilakysely/) by Thursday 14.4.2016!

8.    The Tools for Nervous Situations workshop

Nervous about performing in public? Or about group work? Does it feel difficult to get to know new people? How about answering questions in class?

This workshop is for students whose studies are distracted by nervousness and who would like to find ways of coping with it. There are many types of nervousness: one person is nervous about public performance, another about social situations, a third about something else. The workshop provides an opportunity to process different situations and nervousness. The workshop is in Finnish.

Meetings are on Mondays at 12 AM – 2 PM, from April 18 to May 16, 2016. Sign up at opintopsykologi(at)aalto.fi by April 13. For more information: https://into.aalto.fi/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=18387906″

9.    Come to plan the development co-operation week!

The AYY is organising a development co-operation work week in October, the purpose of which is to raise awareness of global issues and development co-operation work as a part of an Aalto person’s career and life. If you are interested or want to learn more about development co-operation work, take part in our first meeting at the centre office of the AYY (Otakaari 11), in the upstairs meeting room on Thursday 21.4. at 6 pm to hear more!

You do not have to have experience of development co-operation work. Everyone is welcome to come and generate ideas, even if they won’t be in Finland in the autumn. If you can’t make it, send a mail to the address saana.rossi@ayy.fi and we’ll get in touch with you.

 

10.                  Master’s thesis information and the Linkedin Workshop for technology students

“Career Services for the schools of technology is organizing the following training sessions.

Diplomityöinfo (in Finnish)

To 14.04.2016, klo 14:15-15:45

LinkedIn Workshop (in English)

Thu 21.04.2016, at 13:15-14:45

Otaniemi campus, Otakaari 1, computer classroom U257

 

Read more and remember to register in the CareerWeb! https://into.aalto.fi/display/encareerweb/Home (requires Aalto login)”

11.                  KYL – Music greater than the film

Thursday 14.4., beginning at 7 pm

Savoy theatre, Kasarmikatu 46, Helsinki

Tickets €22.50/€17.50 (incl. 2.50 the service charge of the ticket service): http://www.ticketmaster.fi/event/kyl-elokuvaa-suurempaa-musiikkia-lippuja/176077

The Helsinki Academic Male Choir (KYL) and the Tikelo film club are arranging a concert at the Savoy theatre which combines choral singing and films in a new way. The pieces to be performed have even surpassed the films that they come from in terms of how widely they are known. In the background, extracts from the films will be shown on the screen along with the animation art of the video artist Sellekhanks. The duration of the concert is one and a half hours.

12.                  Teekkarispeksi 2016 – Atlantis 1860

Welcome with the spring 2016 Teekkarispeksi to the coast of Britain in the year of 1860! In a village community living on an isolated island, people fear God, dream of London and are building a railway bridge to the mainland. The tranquility of the small village begins to become fractured when Madame Blavatsky, who is devoted to mystical learnings, appears on the island and arouses a state of fixation on Atlantis. Whose faith is the true one? Who stays and who leaves? Will the mythical Atlantis be found?

 

The running time of the performance is about three hours, including intervals.

The ticket office and further information can be found at: http://www.teekkarispeksi.fi/

Ticket prices €12-26

Coming performances:

15.4. Tampere, Hällä Stage

17.4. Helsinki, Alexander Theatre

18.4. Helsinki, Alexander Theatre

19.4. Helsinki, Alexander Theatre

13.                  Master student, apply to the Aalto university mentoring programme!

Mentors are University graduates, our alumni. As a student (mentee) you will get support and guidance how to face working life, especially in another culture, a chance to improve your job application skills and a unique possibility to build your network among a cross-disciplinary group of professionals.

Application period 1.4.–10.5.

Grab the chance for a great opportunity: http://alumninet.aalto.fi/mentoring

 

14.                  Julkku’s seller training 18.4. and ceremonious publication 22.4

Does it feel like you aren’t quite prepared for the challenges that you will come up against in selling the magazine. Not to worry, Julkku will provide guidance on the best selling gimmicks and the answers to the trickiest questions! Put 6 pm on 18.4. in your diary and come to the Design Factory to hear and practise the most effective tips for Wappu, while at the same time enjoying snacks and refreshments!

The event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/967828346604834/

BANG BANG! Julkku’s Ceremonious Publication on Friday, 22.4. from 6 pm

The 21st Julkku in the series will be published with the support of fanfares, a boisterous saloon atmosphere and surprising turns of events in hall A (Aalto Hall, Otakaari 1), and now at the very latest, the elation of Wappu will go through the roof!

The spectacle, that begins at 6 pm, is jam-packed in familiar fashion, so get there on time. You can best make sure of your seat by becoming a Julkku seller! At the same time, you will also get entry to the Cock&Tail event which begins at 5 pm! Thus your shouting voice will also be lubricated before the publication itself!

The publication event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/922323101215487/

Keep track of additional info, keep an eye on the deal engine as well as on Julkku’s web pages and Facebook, and you’ll stay up to speed!

www.julkku.fi

15.                  Wine club Baccus presents: Sparkling Night 2016

Wine Club Baccus welcomes everybody to the greatest and biggest event of the year, Sparkling Night, held at Saha on April 22nd. This time we pop big bottles! Whether you’re a rookie or a bit more experienced wine enthusiast, this event is for you! Registration is now open on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/events/1038010259603374/), you will find the registration link on the event page. Note that the event will be held in Finnish.

16.                  Find a summer internship with AIESEC

The deadline to apply for summer internships with AIESEC is nearing. Work in start-ups or NGO’s around the world and gain the experience you need to kick start your career. We are the world’s largest student run organization offering many international opportunities to students in order for them to develop into inspiring leaders of the world.

If you would like to start your adventure abroad in May or June this year, you have until the 30th of April to apply through the following:

www.aiesec.fi/internshipswww.aiesec.fi/internships

17.                  Mead, doughnuts and mentoring and 11.-27.4.

Aalto Alumni Relations and Career Services welcome you to enjoy a traditional Finnish Vappu (= First of May) drink called sima (mead) and doughnuts in every Campus. Come to hear about our services for students. You may want to hear more about the Aalto mentoring program for students and alumni (https://alumninet.aalto.fi/Palvelut/Mentorointi.aspx). The application period is on right now. Or maybe you want to get tips for summer job seeking from Career Services.

 

– 11.4. klo 12-14 restaurant Kasper, Vuorimiehentie 2, Espoo

– 12.4. klo 12-14 CS building lobby, Konemiehentie 2, Espoo

– 13.4. klo 15.15-19 Life after Graduation -event, Runeberginkatu 14-16, Helsinki

– 27.4. klo 12-14 Meccala, 5th floor, Hämeentie 135c, Helsinki

You are welcome to join any of these despite of your studies.

Aalto Alumni Relations, alumni@aalto.fi, mentorointi@aalto.fi

Career Services, Career-tech@aalto.fi, career-biz@aalto.fi

Join the Alumni Network if you have a Bachelor Degree! As a foreign student at Aalto you can join the Network already now: alumninet.aalto.fi