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1.12.2014

Weekly Newsletter 49/2014

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This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 49/2014

Association-related issues can be found in the association newsletter. The newsletter is available at ayy.fi/yhdistystiedote

The weekly newsletter will take a Christmas break after the newsletter published on 15 Dec. Therefore, there will be two more weekly newsletters this autumn. The first weekly newsletter of the spring will be published on Monday, 12 Jan 2015 and DL for this material is the previous Thursday, 8 Jan, 10am. Have a relaxing December everyone!

  1. This and next week’s events
  2. AYY Board elected for the year of 2015
  3. Torchlight procession of the Independence Day
  4. The Day for Free Education on Monday, 1 Dec
  5. 24/7 facility for students at Maarintalo
  6. Participate in Aalto’s energy efficiency contest
  7. Reserve the Student Union’s trailer for your use
  8. Teekkarispex 2015 ticket sales to begin on 1 Dec 2014
  9. The Aalto Media Factory Christmas calendar is coming!
  10. Do business, make an impact

1. This and next week’s events

Week 49

Week 50

2. AYY Board elected for the year of 2015

The Representative Council of Aalto University Student Union (AYY) appointed the Student Union Board for the year of 2014 at its meeting on Thursday, 27 Nov 2014. The fifth year student of network economics Niko Ferm was appointed as the chairperson of the Board. This year, Ferm has acted in AYY Board being responsible for communications, organisations and facilities. Previously, he has led Aalto Community Section Aava, among other things.

Other nine (9) members of AYY Board are:

  • Heikki Koponen, Aalto SCI
  • Rosa Nylen, Aalto BIZ,
  • Anni Rahiala, Aalto ENG
  • Jason Santeri Nuotio, Aalto ARTS
  • Heikki Pulkkinen, Aalto SCI
  • Milja Asikainen, Aalto SCI
  • Saana Rossi, Aalto ARTS
  • Tuulia Telin, Aalto BIZ
  • Joonas Tietäväinen, Aalto ELEC

3.  Torchlight procession of the Independence Day

The traditional torchlight procession of university students is organised again on the Independence Day on 6 Dec. The event website is available at itsenaisyyspaiva.ayy.fi.

We will organise transport for flags from Otaniemi to the torchlight procession and back. Before the transport, please make sure that your flag includes identification – especially at the bottom of the stick!

Please register your flag for the transport by sending e-mail to arkisto@ayy.fi. Flags should be delivered to Otaniemi Service Point by 12noon on Friday, 5 Dec. If you need the sash in the colours of the Finnish flag or a carrier belt, please inform arkisto@ayy.fi.

Further information is available at itsenaisyyspaiva.ayy.fi (updated in the next few days) and arkisto@ayy.fi

4. The Day for Free Education – Monday 1 December

Monday 1 December is the Day for Free Education. With this theme day the student movement wants to draw attention to all students’ equal opportunities to study at Finnish universities.

The theme day is particularly visible on social media, where students will share pictures related to education and explain why it is worth maintaining the free education.

Participate in the discussion on social media. You can share texts and pictures published by AYY, for example. The hashtag is #maksutonkoulutus.

5. 24/7 for students at Maarintalo

24/7 facility is available for guilds and other associations on the 2nd floor of Maarintalo (Sähkömiehentie 3), where you can have meetings, play games, watch films, etc. The building is open on weekdays at 8am-4pm. If the door is locked, you can ask the mail room downstairs to open the door on weekdays between 8am-4pm. Between 4pm-8am, you can ask the security guard in the building to open the front door downstairs if necessary.

The same AYY’s user rules apply to this facility. The only exception is that you do not have to fill out the checklist and the consumption of alcohol is prohibited in the facility. There is no running water or dishes, although you are allowed to consume meeting refreshments. After you have used the facility, you must clean the room and take all your items with you. Aalto University or AYY are not responsible for items you have left behind.

You can book the facility at booking.aalto.fi by logging in with Aalto username. After this, you can find the facility below ”Tilakalenteri/AYY” title in the facility menu on the left, in the section ”Otaniemi /  AYY”. Please also remember to choose ”U90202 AYY-yhteistyö” as the responsible unit when making the reservation. You can also make recurrent reservations for the facility. Write the name of the association or the guild as the reservation name if you make a reservation for your association or guild.

We aim at improving the facility equipment in the future. Development ideas and further instructions: tilat@ayy.fi

6. Book the Student Union’s trailer for your use

Do you have to move houses but AYY’s van is not available? Don’t worry! There is a high demand for the van and AYY aims at improving the situation. Through corporate cooperation, we have received a rented trailer for the use of our members. You can rent the trailer either for half a day or for the entire day. And the best thing is that you can use it completely free of charge! Further information on the trailer and its use is available at /jasenille/tilojen-vuokraaminen/trailerin-vuokraaminen/ . You can check the booking situation at  https://tila.ayy.fi/resource/Trailer/ .

7. Participate in Aalto’s energy efficiency contest

Aalto Energy Efficiency & Low Carbon Competition is organised in the autumn of 2014 in cooperation with Aalto University Student Union (AYY) and Aalto University Properties Ltd. The idea contest published on 10 Oct, Friday of the national energy saving week, aims to find

new solutions and best practises for improving energy efficiency in our everyday environment and campuses. All ideas from small everyday improvements to major infrastructure concepts are welcome! The contest is open to all university students, personnel and researchers.

Deadline for nominations is 30 Jan 2015. Read more about the contest and prizes at http://aalto.fi/energycompetition/.

8. Teekkarispex 2015 ticket sales to begin on 1 Dec 2014

The topic of teekkarispex in the spring of 2015 will be published and ticket sales will begin at 12noon on 1 Dec 2014. The premiere will take place in March. In addition to the metropolitan area, there are performances in Tampere, Turku, Vaasa and Kuopio.

On the site http://www.teekkarispeksi.fi , you can take a peak on the upcoming spectacle. Through the same link, you can find further information on the upcoming Teekkarispex and the ticket shop.

Welcome to watch the performance!

9. The Aalto Media Factory Christmas calendar is coming!

Each day in December, up until Christmas Eve, we will hide a prize somewhere at one of the three campuses in Helsinki area – Arabia, Otaniemi or Töölö – and your job is to find it and post a photo on our Facebook-page. Finder’s keeper’s! We will release a hint each morning at 8.00 to guide you to right direction. The hints will be posted on our Facebook-page. Be the first one to find the prize – it’s no fun to end up empty handed!

If you’re familiar with the game from last year’s debut, you know the drill. And of course we have added some new twists to add to the fun! Don’t miss out on the first calendar opening on Monday, 1 December!

10. Do business, make an impact

Are you interested in entrepreneurship with societal and environmental impact? Now you have an opportunity to influence activities and events about impact business! Participate in a brief survey (takes max. 2 min. to fill) and join us for the event on Dec 15, 2014 at 5pm in Lavaklubi, Helsinki.

We are open for your suggestions regarding the event and further activities on impact business. Please find a link to the survey below: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VVKHT35

Registration to the event: http://goo.gl/r4b2va More information about the event will follow. Stay tuned!

Aalto Global Impact www.aaltoglobalimpact.fi

 

24.11.2014

Weekly Newsletter 48/2014

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This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 48/2014

Association-related issues can be found in the association newsletter. The newsletter is available at ayy.fi/yhdistystiedote

Last chance: apply for AYY’s exchange scholarship during the application round of the autumn no later than 30 Nov. Further information is available at ayy.fi/stipendit.

The call for applications for student representative positions will end on 30 Nov. Read more at https://www.halloped.fi/fi/aalto.

  1. This and next week’s events
  2. Torchlight procession of the Independence Day
  3. Collect your student card from the service point
  4. Wanted: The learning promotion deed and the international deed of the year 2014!
  5. AYY’s Shadow Independence Day Reception 2014
  6. AYY 5th anniversary on 31 Jan 2015 – registration is open!
  7. Report a delayed course grading
  8. Free body composition analysis on Thursday, 27 Nov!
  9. FSHS introduces electronic prescription
  10. Kylteri is looking for the chief editor
  11. CEMS Stage and info event this week
  12. Application for BEST spring courses is open!
  13. Stratos 2015 call for applications is ongoing!
  14. FC Kissat reminds about a sports try-out on 25 Nov
  15. Participate in a kiteboarding course in Helsinki

1. This and next week’s events

Week 48

Week 49

2. Torchlight procession of the Independence Day 

The traditional torchlight procession of university students is organised again on the Independence Day on 6 Dec. The event website is available at itsenaisyyspaiva.ayy.fi.

We will organise transport for flags from Otaniemi to the torchlight procession and back. Before the transport, please make sure that your flag includes identification – especially at the bottom of the stick!

Please register your flag for the transport by sending e-mail to arkisto@ayy.fi. Flags should be delivered to Otaniemi Service Point by 12noon on Friday, 5 Dec. If you need the sash in the colours of the Finnish flag or a carrier belt, please inform arkisto@ayy.fi.

Further information is available at itsenaisyyspaiva.ayy.fi (updated in the next few days) and arkisto@ayy.fi

3. Collect your student card from the service point 

There is a big pile of uncollected student cards at Otaniemi Service Point. You can come and pick up your own card on weekdays between 9am and 4pm. We always send an e-mail about the received student cards to the e-mail address you have provided at Oodi (usually aalto.maili).

4. Wanted: The learning promotion deed and the international deed of the year 2014!

It is time to reward the learning promotion deed and the international deed of the year. Has a professor of yours, a student association or someone else done something special to enhance learning or internationalisation in Aalto? If yes, propose their deed for the learning promotion deed or the international deed of the year -award! The price can be awarded to any person, group or organisation within Aalto.
Please send your proposal by 14 December 2014:  /en/blog/2014/11/13/wanted-the-learning-promotion-deed-and-the-international-deed-of-the-year-2014/.

5. AYY’s Shadow Independence Day Reception 2014

Academic dinner party at Yläkertsi in KY Building!

Did you not receive an invitation to the President’s Independence Day Reception? Does your cocktail dress need to be taken out? Do not worry, as Aalto Community Section Aava will organise the shadow Independence Day reception in KY Building on 6 Dec 2014! It is easy to join the event directly from the torchlight procession of university students.

The event is intended to all AYY members. In the event, we watch the President’s Independence Day reception on the big screen and celebrate the 97-year-old Finland with a three-course dinner.

So wear your festive outfit and show up no later than 7.30pm. The cocktail event begins at 6.30pm. Further information from Aava: (aava(ät)list.ayy.fi). Registration (ends on Sun, 30 Nov):

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qgczLb-M2uzFayWQtFegZ0edl1TJoEPlAslCwWBpON4/viewform

  • WHAT: AYY’s Shadow Independence Day Reception 2014
  • WHERE: Cocktail event and academic dinner party at Yläkertsi in KY Building
  • WHEN: 6 Dec, from 6.30pm onwards
  • WHY: Because of independent Finland!
  • WHAT DOES IT COST: €15/13
  • DC: Dark suit / Cocktail dress

6. AYY 5th anniversary on 31 Jan 2015 – registration is open!

AYY will celebrate its 5th anniversary on Saturday, 31 Jan 2015. All the student union and Aalto community members are welcome to celebrate AYY’s 5th anniversary at Restaurant Boat Wäiski and enjoy delicious food and the company of great friends. The price of the main celebration is EUR 75 for students and EUR 100 for graduates. The price also includes the admission for the after party.

Later in the evening, the event centre Gloria will explode! Even if you do not participate in the main event, you are welcome to the after party. So if you cannot join us earlier, do not miss this after party! A separate ticket for the after party costs EUR 10.

On Sunday, 1 Feb, you can come to Servin mökki to recover from the party or continue partying for another day. The price of the brunch is EUR 15.

The dress code for the main event is dark suit with academic badges of honour, but don’t take yourself too seriously. For the after party, you can dress any way you like and for the brunch as casually or festively as you feel like.

Registration and further information is available at www.vuosijuhlat.fi and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/729771663774478.

7. Report delayed course grading

Aalto University’s teaching and study regulations provide that exams and other study performances must be reviewed and recorded in the study register within one month. If your exam results or credits are late, you can report it to Aalto University administration.

8. Free body composition analysis on Thursday, 27 Nov!

Come to the body composition analysis on Thursday, 27 Nov at 10am-2pm to Otaniemi Main building lobby (Otakaari 1). The greatly popular analysis is now available for free and made by Metropolia’s nursing students who are at the final stages of their studies. You can also ask about health issues.

9. FSHS introduces electronic prescriptions

FSHS will begin to use electronic prescriptions from 3 Dec 2014 onwards. Read more at  http://www.yths.fi/palvelut/yleisterveys/reseptin_uusinta_ja_eresepti

10. Kylteri is looking for chief editor

Are you the new chief editor for Kylteri, the magazine of business students? KY Foundation is looking for the new chief editor to lead passionate and professional student journalism. The call for applications for this unique position is open until 28 November! The call for applications is available here http://kyweb.fi/hae/kylterin-paatoimittaja and you can read about the job description here http://www.kylteri.fi/post/102781704274/kylteri-hakee-uutta-paatoimittajaa

11. CEMS Stage and info event this week

Get ready for an insightful Aalto Talk, the annual CEMS Stage is here again! On November 25th, three distinctive speakers: Saku Tuominen (Idealist), Mikko Hyppönen (CRO, F-Secure) and Harry “Hjallis” Harkimo (Entrepereneur) will conquer the Stage at the School of Business in Töölö. Book your free ticket now through this link!  https://www.facebook.com/events/217628335077626/

CEMS Info Event 24 November, 6pm, KY Building (3d floor)
What all is there to CEMS? Come and join us for an info evening held by the current CEMS students! You’ll have a unique opportunity to chat with us in small groups, hear the stories and ask tips for the application process. Snacks and drinks served! https://www.facebook.com/events/669827963133644/

12. Application of BEST spring courses is open!

Tired of the cold winter? The BEST one is coming in this spring! 20 Spring Courses are offered all over the Europe, e.g. Germany, Belgium, France, Netherland, Italy, Spain etc. None of them costs more than 45 euros with accommodation and food covered. Take your pick! Unforgettable learning experience, new knowledge exploring, awesome intercultural friendship, here you go!

13. Stratos 2015 call for applications is ongoing!

Are you interested in international business, business contacts and a free study trip abroad? Are you advanced in your studies and have a major or minor subject in economic studies at Aalto University? If you answered yes to the previously-mentioned questions, please get to know the programme in more detail at www.remburssi.org and send your application.

The programme will be organised during the spring of 2015 and includes a 3-4 week assingment for a company, company visits and about a one-week long study trip to a distant business life destination, funded by companies. If you are interested, please send your application, CV and study transcript to stratostiimi2015@gmail.com no later than 30 Nov 2014. Preliminary selection will be made during December.

14. FC Kissat reminds of a sports try-out on 25 Nov

Women’s football team FC Kissat invites students to get to know the fascinating world of futsal! The introduction session is organised in Otaniemi on Tue, 25 Nov, 4.30pm-6pm in the field 1 of the multi-purpose hall (in front of the stand).
Come and learn about futsal in a laid-back atmosphere! Welcome!
Further information: fckissat@gmail.com
Also remember FC Kissat group on Facebook.

15. Participate in a kiteboarding course in Helsinki

Kiteboarding is a fun sport with a lot of spirit. Helsinki is a great city for practicing kiteboarding both in summer and winter as it is well known for good wind conditions at various spots. For practicing the sport the knowledge of the correct equipment and understanding weather conditions is crucial. After learning the basics, only the sky is the limit – literally.

Juju Kiteboarding organizes kiteboarding courses constantly during the summer and winter time. Courses are organized by lake areas. Basic course of theory and technique, duration 1 day, Price 180 e / person. Extra hours 40 e / hour. The price includes rental equipment excluding skies or snowboard. Exact dates and times for courses depend on the wind and ice conditions.

NOW discount -20% from the courses! We speak suomea, English and Espanol!

Questions and reservations: Juuso Tilaeus, tel. 044 569 3074, juuso@jujukite.fi. Find out more about the courses or our equipment store: www.jujukite.fi

Don’t go with the flow – let the wind blow!

20.11.2014

Lost property stored at Otaniemi Service Point to be disposed of on 1 December

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Have you lost something? Otaniemi Service Point has stored lost property saved from various events (mainly organised in Otaniemi). Lost property includes coats, backpacks, overalls, tailcoat, gloves, woolly hats, song books, car keys, etc. Please come and pick up your property immediately.
Uncollected lost property, which is currently stored, will be disposed of on Monday, 1st December 2014.

On Monday, 1st December, useful goods will be delivered to Otaniemi Recycling Centre and valuable goods (car keys, jewellery, etc.) will be delivered to Espoo Police Station. Dirty and broken goods will be placed in the bin. In the future, you can inquire lost property from Otaniemi Service Point for two weeks after the event in question.

 

20.11.2014

Name contest: suggest a name for AYY’s new housing system!

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AYY’s old campus system will be replaced by a brand-new and custom-built housing system. We need a name for the new system!

Through the housing system, we will organise all AYY’s housing issues from housing applications to rental agreements. The system will be completed in the spring of 2015 and tens of thousands of AYY’s members will be provided housing through the system throughout centuries. Now is your chance to think up this new name and write your name in the history books!

Please suggest a new name through the form below by 30 Nov. After this, AYY Board will choose the best name for the system.

https://lomake.ayy.fi/asuminen/nimi-ayyn-asuntojarjestelmalle-name-for-the-ayy-housing-system/

17.11.2014

Weekly Newsletter 47/2014

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This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 47/2014

Association-related issues can be found in the association newsletter. The newsletter is available at ayy.fi/yhdistystiedote

There is a big pile of uncollected student cards at AYY’s service points. Please come and pick up your own card! P.S. We always send an e-mail about the received student cards to the e-mail address you have provided at Oodi.

  1. This and next week’s events
  2. Apply for AYY’s exchange scholarship by 30 Nov
  3. Aalto University Academic Summit on the campus this week
  4. International Student Satisfaction Survey (ISB) coming to Aalto!
  5. Become a student representative for university administration for the year of 2015
  6. Lost property stored at Otaniemi Service Point to be disposed of on 1 Dec
  7. Name contest: suggest a name for AYY’s new housing system!
  8. AYY’s Shadow Independence Day Reception 2014
  9. Millennium Technology Prize winner Stuart Parkin meets Aalto University students
  10. The new ESNSurvey 2015 is out!
  11. From a problem into a resource – seminar on sanitation in Finland and abroad on 19 Nov
  12. Participate in Aalto’s energy efficiency contest
  13. Apply for the Aalto/ESADE course “innovation internship project” (i2p)
  14. Office package free of charge for Aalto students
  15. Create learning solutions for the future and participate in the contest
  16. FC Kissat organises a sports try-out!

1. This and next week’s events

Week 47

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Week 48

2. Apply for AYY’s exchange scholarship by 30 Nov

AYY distributes scholarships to its members in accordance with the Student Union’s Scholarship Regulation and the regulations of the scholarship funds administered by the Student Union. The purpose of the scholarships is to support the internationalisation of low-income students, support community activities and encourage for successful combination of studies and the student life. In addition, AYY administers certain field-specific scholarship funds.

The distribution of the scholarships and scoring criteria for applications are regulated by Scholarship Regulation and the guideline for the scoring of community activities.

In the autumn of 2014, the application period is 8am, 1 Oct 2014–11.59pm, 30 Nov. Only exchange scholarships are granted in the autumn.

Further information and the application form are available at  /jasenille/palvelut/stipendit/

3. Aalto University Academic Summit on the campus this week

On 16-20 Nov, Aalto University will organise an international scientific event, Aalto University Academic Summit, which offers high-quality programme for five days. The programme will include the award ceremony for the World Cultural Council. The event will bring together top names from academia and the business world to engage in a globally-significant debate about the role of universities in supporting economic growth, job creation, and well-being in the information society. Most of the events are held on Otaniemi Campus. Entry is free-of-charge, students are cordially welcome. The schedule and registrations at wcc.aalto.fi.

News on Aalto website: http://www.aalto.fi/fi/current/news/2014-10-20-006/

4. International Student Satisfaction Survey (ISB) coming to Aalto!

On November 6th all international (degree and exchange) students received an email with a survey link. Hopefully you will hear about this survey via many different avenues over the next month. It is also greatly hoped that you will take the 7 or so minutes it takes to respond in order to have your say.

This survey forms part of a wider ongoing study and is independently administered for the University by the International Graduate Insight Group (i-graduate.org).  As a thank-you for completing the questionnaire, i-graduate gives you the chance to win a €1000 cash prize or to suggest a €1000 donation to charity. In addition to this €1000 prize, Aalto University is offering additional prizes especially for Aalto students.

So far 23 institutions in Finland have signed up to be a part of this survey. We will be looking very closely at the results internally (data will be anonymous) as well as looking where Aalto sits nationally and internationally. This is a great opportunity to help yourselves and your fellow students. The data will be provided to the University in late February/early March for internal analysis and there will be a presentation of the results soon afterwards. The last time we conducted this survey Aalto University had the highest response rate in all of Finland…let’s try it again!

5. Become a student representative for university administration for the year 2015 

Participate in the improvement of Aalto! Student representatives in administration, hallopeds, are regular students who take the students’ greetings to the staff and do important work to improve education and the university. The call for applications for hallopeds for the year 2015 is open. There are vacancies in education councils, degree committee, restaurant committee and Aalto University’s committee for academic affairs.

All available positions and electronic application forms can be found at https://www.halloped.fi/fi/aalto

Call for applications and further information is available on AYY’s site at www.ayy.fi

6. Lost property stored at Otaniemi Service Point to be disposed of on 1 December

Have you lost something? Otaniemi Service Point has stored lost property saved from various events (mainly organised in Otaniemi). Lost property includes coats, backpacks, overalls, tailcoat, gloves, woolly hats, song books, car keys, etc. Please come and pick up your property immediately.
Uncollected lost property, which is currently stored, will be disposed of on Monday, 1December 2014.

On Monday, 1December, useful goods will be delivered to Otaniemi Recycling Centre and valuable goods (car keys, jewellery, etc.) will be delivered to Espoo Police Station. Dirty and broken goods will be placed in the bin. In the future, you can inquire lost property from Otaniemi Service Point for two weeks after the event in question.

7. Name contest: suggest a name for AYY’s new housing system!

AYY’s old campus system will be replaced by a brand-new and custom-built housing system. We need a name for the new system!

Through the housing system, we will organise all AYY’s housing issues from housing applications to rental agreements. The system will be completed in the spring of 2015 and tens of thousands of AYY’s members will be provided housing through the system throughout centuries. Now is your chance to think up this new name and write your name in the history books!

Please suggest a new name through the form below by 30 Nov. After this, AYY Board will choose the best name for the system.

https://lomake.ayy.fi/asuminen/nimi-ayyn-asuntojarjestelmalle-name-for-the-ayy-housing-system/

8. AYY’s Shadow Independence Day Reception 2014

Academic dinner party at Yläkertsi in KY Building!

Did you not receive an invitation to the President’s Independence Day Reception? Does your cocktail dress need to be taken out? Do not worry, as Aalto Community Section Aava will organise the shadow Independence Day reception in KY Building on 6 Dec 2014! It is easy to join the event directly from the torchlight procession of university students.

The event is intended to all AYY members. In the event, we watch the President’s Independence Day reception on the big screen and celebrate the 97-year-old Finland with a three-course dinner.

So wear your festive outfit and show up no later than 7.30pm. The cocktail event begins at 6.30pm.

Further information from Aava: (aava(ät)list.ayy.fi).

Registration (ends on Sun, 30 Nov): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qgczLb-M2uzFayWQtFegZ0edl1TJoEPlAslCwWBpON4/viewform

  • WHAT: AYY’s Shadow Independence Day Reception 2014
  • WHERE: Cocktail event and academic dinner party at Yläkertsi in KY Building
  • WHEN: 6 Dec, from 6.30pm onwards
  • WHY: Because of independent Finland!
  • WHAT DOES IT COST: €15/13
  • DC: Dark suit / Cocktail dress

9. Millennium Technology Prize winner Stuart Parkin meets Aalto University students

Come and have a chat with the 2014 Millennium Technology Prize winner Professor Stuart Parkin.

  • Date: Wednesday, 19 November at 2pm–3:30pm
  • Venue: Open Innovation House, Otaniementie 19 B, Seminar Hall, ground floor

The meeting is moderated by Dean Risto Nieminen, Aalto University School of Science.

If you cannot join us at the Open Innovation House, check out the live stream online http://www.ictlabs.ubicast.tv/lives/helsinki/ and take part in the conversation via Twitter at #eithelsinki.

10. The new ESNSurvey 2015 is out!

Have you ever been abroad studying or doing an internship? If so, share your experience by answering our ESNSurvey questionnaire at http://www.esn.org/esnsurvey.

The Erasmus Student Network is researching how to improve the Erasmus programme and needs your help. It will only take you 15 minutes and we will a brick for a school in Guinea Bissau.

Thanks for your help and have a great day.

11. From a problem into a resource – seminar on sanitation in Finland and abrad on 19 Nov

How to transform sanitation problems into resources, how can urban planning have influence, is energy production more useful than nutrients and can you make money with toilets? The best professionals from business life, public administration, research and organisations tell and present cases both from Finland and developing markets. Aalto students from UNICEF projects will also participate in the seminar. There is plenty of time reserved for discussion in connection with each presentation.

The event is free of charge and organised by Global Dry Toilet Association of Finland, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Finnish Water Forum and Aalto University. The seminar is held in Finnish.

12. Participate in Aalto’s energy efficiency contest

Aalto Energy Efficiency & Low Carbon Competition is organised in the autumn of 2014 in cooperation with Aalto University Student Union (AYY) and Aalto University Properties Ltd. The idea contest published on 10 Oct, Friday of the national energy saving week, aims to find

new solutions and best practises for improving energy efficiency in our everyday environment and campuses. All ideas from small everyday improvements to major infrastructure concepts are welcome! The contest is open to all university students, personnel and researchers.

Deadline for nominations is 30 Jan 2015. You can submit nominations from Friday, 17 Oct 2014 onwards.

Read more about the contest and prizes at http://aalto.fi/energycompetition/.

13. Apply for the Aalto/ESADE course “innovation internship project” (i2p)

Nordic madness + Mediterranean energy = The Innovation Internship Project with ESADE Business School Barcelona is back!
Apply by 20 November 2014
Course period: January-May 2015
ECTS: 6-8

I2P is about “Innovation in Action”, challenging old conventions and shaking common assumptions, taking action early, getting out of the building, and developing idea through experiments. It is for all Master’s students in Aalto who want to learn how to develop innovative solutions to solve real-life, open-ended challenges given by different organisations. You will travel to and work with students from Esade Business School in Barcelona. Find out more info and about how to apply here: http://www.mindspace.fi/i2p/

14. Office package free of charge for Aalto students

Aalto students can download the Microsoft Office package (e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint) for free to own devices via the “Student Advantage” program as part of Office 365 service.

You can download the software from the web with your Aalto user account.

More information as well as instructions for registration and use can be found on Inside https://inside.aalto.fi/display/ITServices/Microsoft+Office+software+for+students

15. Create learning solutions for the future and participate in the contest

The theme of Ericsson Innovation Awards 2015 contest is the future of learning. Ericsson Innovation Awards 2015 encourages students to create fresh products, services and other solutions for learning and teaching.

You can participate in the contest in teams of 2–4 people. It is recommended that teams include students of both engineering and business, but the contest is open to all who study in higher education institutions. Teams can sign up until 26 Nov 2014 at http://www.ericsson.com/innovationawards. The winner of the contest will be revealed in April 2015.

Contest website: http://www.ericsson.com/innovationawards
Contest on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Ericsson.Innovation.Awards

16. FC Kissat organises a sports try-out!

Women’s football team FC Kissat invites students to get to know the fascinating world of futsal! The introduction session is organised in Otaniemi on Tue, 25 Nov, 4.30pm-6pm in the field 1 of the multi-purpose hall (in front of the stand).
Come and learn about futsal in a laid-back atmosphere! Welcome!
Further information: fckissat@gmail.com
Also remember FC Kissat group on Facebook.

10.11.2014

Weekly Newsletter 46/2014

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This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 46/2014

Association-related issues can be found in the association newsletter. The newsletter is available at ayy.fi/yhdistystiedote

This week, we celebrate AYY’s International Week. The week will open at Design Factory today at 3pm. The opening speech is held by politician Pekka Haavisto. AYY’s Internationality Section Mosaic is responsible for the arrangements. Follow the week’s events on facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/events/357802421049092/?fref=ts . The world comes to you, embrace it!

  1. This and next week’s events
  2. Apply for AYY Board and sections for the year 2015
  3. AYY’s International Week starts today – opening speech in English by politician Pekka Haavisto.
  4. Save the Date – celebrate AYY’s 5th anniversary on 31 Jan 2015
  5. Name contest: suggest a name for AYY’s new housing system!
  6. Influenza vaccinations for risk groups at Otaniemi FSHS
  7. Aalto University Academic Summit at Aalto University in November
  8. ARENA fair at the School of Business on Wednesday
  9. Suggest a name for the new Aalto Virtual Learning Environment
  10. Going on: Think Africa Week 2014 – Building Bridges for Innovation
  11. What is Christianity?
  12. Future seminar with members of the Parliament on 11 Nov
  13. CS and IDBM Programmes organise the Helsinki Berry Jam for Sustainability
  14. CEMS Goes Restaurant Day
  15. Finnish speakers wanted for a listening experiment on 18-19 Nov

1. This and next week’s events

Week 46

Week 47

2. Apply for AYY Board and sections for the year 2015

The call for AYY’s volunteer positions is open! The call for the Board is open until 12 Nov and now you can also apply for the position of the section chairperson or member.

We have recorded the thoughts of volunteers and sections in this video. Watch and learn a bit more.  http://youtu.be/ldgue1orvPI

Further information on AYY’s recruitment is available at www.ayy.fi/stop/ ​

3. AYY’s International Week starts today – opening speech in English with politician Pekka Haavisto

Internationalisation means unexpected friends, surprising experiences, tingling fun and on the other hand awareness, recognition and responsibility. During the international week you will experience a colorful reality of new and exciting thoughts, tastes, languages, experiments, insights and so much more! See what exciting is happening during the week by checking out the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/357802421049092/

The opening speech of the week will be held today at 3pm at Design factory by politician Pekka Haavisto. Haavisto is a renowned Finnish politician from the Green Party. He has ample experience in international tasks, varying from peace negotiations in Darfur and leading the UN Environmental Programme to writing backpacking guide books for adventure seekers. He made it to the second round of the Finnish presidential elections in 2012 as the first Green Party candidate. Come hear his thoughts on the importance of internationalisation! There will also be time for discussion. Some snacks will be served.
Time: 3pm
Place: Design Factory, Otaniemi

https://www.facebook.com/events/797736820282837/?notif_t=plan_user_invited

4. Save the Date – celebrate AYY’s 5th anniversary on 31 Jan 2015

AYY’s 5th anniverary celebration will be organised on Saturday, 31 Jan 2015. Greetings to the 5-year-old AYY are given during the main celebration from 4pm onwards. The after party will be organised from 10pm onwards at a location to be announced later. All the student union members are cordially welcome to the main celebration and the after party.

The main celebration price for students is €75 for students and €100 for other guests, including the after party. On Sunday, 1 Feb, the traditional anniversary brunch will be organised at Servin Mökki. The brunch costs €15. The after party price and the location of main celebration will be announced later.

Dresscode: dark suit with academic badges of honour

Registration will open at 12noon on 24 Nov at www.vuosijuhlat.fi
AYY 5th anniversary on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/729771663774478/?fref=ts

5. Name contest: suggest a name for AYY’s new housing system!

AYY’s old campus system will be replaced by a brand-new and custom-built housing system. We need a name for the new system!

Through the housing system, we will organise all AYY’s housing issues from housing applications to rental agreements. The system will be completed in the spring of 2015 and tens of thousands of AYY’s members will be provided housing through the system throughout centuries. Now is your chance to think up this new name and write your name in the history books!

Please suggest a new name through the form below by 30 Nov. After this, AYY Board will choose the best name for the system.

https://lomake.ayy.fi/asuminen/nimi-ayyn-asuntojarjestelmalle-name-for-the-ayy-housing-system/

6. Influenza vaccinations for risk groups at Otaniemi FSHS

Free influenza vaccinations are provided for those to whose health influenza poses a threat and who significantly benefit from the vaccination. Further information. (http://www.thl.fi/fi/web/rokottaminen/rokotteet/kausi-influenssarokote). If you are in a risk group, please make an appointment for vaccination at Otaniemi FSHS at 046 710 1027. If you are not enitled to free vaccination, please call FSHS to get a recipe for the vaccination and book an appointment to have the vaccination. Further information: http://www.yths.fi/yhteystiedot/toimipisteet/espoo

7. The best of the scientific and business world at Aalto University in November 

On 16-20 Nov, Aalto University will organise an international scientific event, Aalto University Academic Summit, which offers high-quality programme for five days. The programme will include the award ceremony for the World Cultural Council. The event will bring together top names from academia and the business world to engage in a globally-significant debate about the role of universities in supporting economic growth, job creation, and well-being in the information society. Most of the events are held on Otaniemi Campus. Entry is free-of-charge, students are cordially welcome. The schedule and registrations at wcc.aalto.fi.

News on Aalto website: http://www.aalto.fi/fi/current/news/2014-10-20-006/

8. ARENA fair at the School of Business on Wednesday

The annual ARENA Career Fair is organised on Wed, 12 November at 9.30am-4pm at the School of Business main building. This year, we have over 60 exhibitors as well as numerous employer presentations, CV Clinic, speed interviews and CV photo shooting.

Check out the fair programme and descriptions of employer presentations on Into’s ARENA page (https://into.aalto.fi/display/encareer/ARENA+Career+Fair). See also ARENA Code for students – tips on how to prepare for the fair. To get the most out of ARENA, prepare well and make a schedule for ARENA day beforehand!

You can already tune yourself to the fair mood on ARENA Career Fair Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ARENACareerFair), where ARENA-On-Line fair is already under way!

See you at the fair!

9. Suggest a name for the new Aalto Virtual Learning Environment

A new virtual learning environment is being developed at Aalto University. The learning environment is meant for course activities such as informing, material distribution, assignment submissions and interaction. The system will be in use in August 2015.

We’re looking for a name for the learning environment. The name competition is aimed for Aalto University faculty, staff and students. One of the suggestions will be rewarded with an Aalto University-themed prize. The final decision about the name is made by the development project’s steering group.

Suggest your name idea by 24 Nov 2014! You can submit several suggestions.

Take part in the name competition here!

10. Going on: Think Africa Week 2014 – Building Bridges for Innovation

Think Africa Week 2014: Building Bridges for Innovation – 10-14 Nov 2014 is a joint event week for students, research community, entrepreneurs and non-governmental organisations. One of the themes of the week is the role of students in the creation of new practices for innovation and cross-cultural collaboration. Students are an important target group during our week, which brings under the same roof both thinkers and doers. Regardless of your study background, the week provides opportunities for interesting meet-ups, samples of open innovation as well as critical debates and solutions of how diversity can stimulate the creation of new ideas and a culture of collaborative doing.

The main hub of events is Helsinki Think Company (Vuorikatu 5, Kaisaniemi). Tuesday’s networking event is organised in Magito, Suvilahti. The final party takes place in Café Mascot (Neljäs linja 2, Kallio). All the events of the week are free. Click in, and find your Think Africa Week 2014 events here! https://www.facebook.com/events/584481685008122/

11. What is Christianity?

Why do smart people believe in God? Is a beliver’s life really all about obeying and following instructions? What do mercy and inner peace actually mean? What is Christianity?  What is Christianity? evening Wednesday, 12 Nov, 6.45pm Otaniemi Chapel, Jämeräntaival 8

If you are pondering on the issues above, please do not hesitate to join us. We also provide evening snack See you at the chapel!

12. Future seminar with members of the Parliament on 11 Nov

The Association of Members of the Parliament and Scientists Tutkas and Aalto University will organise the future seminar on concrete actions to secure the future of Finland on Tuesday, 11 Nov. Students are welcome to exchange ideas with the members of the Parliament and other presenters.

Time: 11 Nov, 4pm-6pm
Place: Otaniemi, Otakaari 1, Hall B

Further information on the seminar and programme is available at Into https://into.aalto.fi/display/events/Tulevaisuustalkoot+11.11.+kansanedustajien+kanssa

13. CS and IDBM Programs organise the Helsinki Berry Jam for Sustainability

Students and alumni from the Creative Sustainability and International Design Business Management Master Programs are organising the Helsinki Berry Jam for Sustainability that will take place on 21-23 November.

The event is part of the Global Sustainability Jam and its purpose is to join people with different backgrounds all over the world to work together and come up with creative solutions for a global challenge in an intense and fun weekend.

The Helsinki Berry Jam for Sustainability will take place at HUB13 in Kaisaniemi, Helsinki. If you would like to join, hurry up, for the number of participants is limited!

Further information:

14. CEMS Goes Ravintolapäivä

CEMS Club Helsinki welcomes all students to its very own street café ‘Baby Bagel Bar’ on the 15th of Nov in the Restaurant Day. Come enjoy one of our mouth-watering bagels, which we serve with freshly squeezed juice. All profits will be donated to charity!

Remember also CEMS stage event on 25 November. Book your free ticket now through this link! https://www.facebook.com/events/217628335077626/

15. Finnish speakers wanted for a listening experiment on 18-19 Nov

Have you ever wondered why listening in a pub can be quite challenging, and why this is even harder when listening in a non-native language? Are you a native speaker of Finnish and do you speak English? Please sign up for our experiment. If you are interested in participating in this study, please follow the link below to reserve a time and find more information: https://aalto-acoustics-fi-nl.youcanbook.me/

Sharing the link is much appreciated too! Thank you for your participation!

For more information (in English):
Esther Kroese, e.kroese@let.ru.nl