This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 22/2013

Otaniemi and Töölö service points will be closed on Mon, 27 May and Tue, 28 May. Service points are open normally again on Wednesday, 29 May. The last newsletter of the spring will be published next week!

1. This and next week’s events
2. AYY’s housing regulations to change on 1 June 2013!
3. BLOOMin’ Africa ’14
4. Otaniemi urban farming association kick-off on Thu 30 May at 3pm
5. Aalto School of Students needs teachers!
6. Closing week of the spring season of ADD CAFE on 27-31 May
7. HoT Bike Center Pop-up opened in Otaniemi
8. PARTICIPATE IN THE MAKING OF ESPOO CINÉ FESTIVAL!
9. Apply for the mentoring programme!
10. DISCOVER YOUR ALUMNI RELATIONS! Take our questionnaire and you could win an iPad
11. Guest Lecture – Jay B. Barney: What is Strategic Management?
12. Call for study abroad and internship applications

1. This and next week’s events 

Week 22

• Thu, 30 May – AEGEE-Helsinki goes to Pihlajasaari

Week 23

• Wed, 5 Jue KYL’s album release concert

2. AYY’s housing regulations to change on 1 June 2013!

AYY’s Representative Council has approved AYY’s new housing regulations on 14 May 2013. The housing regulations guide the entire housing activities of AYY and have effect on all members who apply for AYYs apartments or already live in AYY’s apartments. New regulations will enter into force on 1 June 2013 and thus have effect on the housing applications of new freshmen in the autumn. The housing section on AYY’s website will be updated in the next few days. Read about the most important changes and the entire regulations here.

3. BLOOMin’ Africa ’14

Aalto University Student Union is taking about 30 students to Africa in the beginning of 2014! BLOOM is a journey that will be remembered as a great cultural experience. BLOOM is a way to find and learn.

BLOOM, Bridge of Learning – Operation: OndA! in Maputo, is a journey to Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, and it’s surroundings. We will spend three weeks in an African environment, in the Mozambican culture and, of course, with great people.

We will be working in different ways with a local non-governmental organization, ASSCODECHA as part of the project of a Finnish NGO, Taksvärkki (Operation: Day’s Work). Our project will consist of challenging tasks with, for example, infrastructure, education, and economic development or any special useful skills we got.

We are looking for people from all possible backgrounds, of all possible experience levels, with different kinds of skills and of all possible ages. These people will organize art workshops, film documentaries, teach entrepreneurial skills, build sanitary facilities etc. etc. However, the trip is all about learning and sharing experiences in two directions.

Part of the trip is reserved for relaxing and taking some time for ourselves. This could include safaris, water sports, day trips and so on. You decide!

Apply in September and get ready for the sunshine. Keep your eyes and ears open for more. This time for Africa!

Event in Facebook.

4. Otaniemi urban farming association kick-off on Thu 30 May at 3pm

• Where? Lämpömiehenkuja 2, Finlandia meeting room, Otaniemi
• When? Thursday, 30 May 2013, 3pm-5pm
• To whom? Aalto students and staff interested in having their own urban farming allotment in Otaniemi.

45 farming allotments will be made to Ossinlampi for the use of Aalto community in the beginning of September 2013. Join the activities of the newly formed association – the board members have priority in the allocation of allotments!

SCHEDULE:

• 3pm Urban farming at Ossinlampi in Otaniemi – intro / Meri Löyttyniemi, Sustainable Development Specialist, Aalto Campus and Facility Services
  • Welcome, presentation of urban farming operators at Aalto, what is happening in the area (in addition to the farming area, Hexahives bee village under construction, timelapse description, among other things)

• 3.15pm City garden as part of Martti Levón Park  / Marja Törmälä,  Architect,  Arkkitehdit Q4 Oy

• 3.30pm Plantations and plants of the park and city garden / Mari Talonen, Construction Architect, Arkkitehdit Q4 Oy

• 3.45pm Otaniemi Urban Farming Association, launch of activities / Teemu Halme, AYY’s Secretary General and Mariko Landström, Member of AYY Board
  • presentation of the main sections of the rules
  • discussion on types of activities
  • appointment of the board members

• 4.15pm Questions and discussion

• 5pm The event ends.

You do not have to sign up for the event. Refreshments are served. If you want to join the garden mailing list, please send a message to: mariko.landstrom@ayy.fi.

More information on Aalto’s urban farming: meri.loyttyniemi@aalto.fi, 050 313 7549, Aalto sustainability

5. Aalto School of Students needs teachers!

What makes you tick and gets you excited? Is it the workings of the brain or drawing what you see in just a few strokes? Or maybe guerilla marketing or crafting origami? Could you share this amazing thing with fellow students?

If you answered yes to the last question, you are just the person we are looking for! On 14 September (at Aalto Design Factory) we will arrangeAalto School of Students, a guerilla learning experience where students will teach / instruct other students in a topic which interests them. You don’t need to know everything about your topic, as your pupils will be beginners themselves. Enthusiasm and willingness to share something you think is awesome is the key. You can teach in English, Finnish or Swedish.

If you think you have what it takes to be a teacher in Aalto School of Students, contact us with a brief pitch of what you would like to teach and we will get back to you. If you just want to come as a student, keep your eyes open as registration for students opens after we have confirmed which classes we will be able to offer.

Got some questions? Contact us at aaltoschoolofstudents@gmail.com or check out our tumblr site (updating all the time!) at aalto-school-of-students.tumblr.com

6. Closing week of the spring season of ADD CAFE on 27-31 May

ADD CAFE invites all coffee lovers to enjoy the best coffee on campus once more before the summer break of the cafe from 1 June onwards. During the closing week, a refill cup costs -50 cents  and the cafe displays an exhibition of stunning 3D prints.

ADD CAFE, Sähkömiehentie 4G, Espoo. Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm
In facebook.

7. HoT Bike Center Pop-up opened in Otaniemi

Have you been looking for a place to wash and fix your bike? Well now you can stop looking! We have opened a Pop-up bike center in Urban Mill, next to Design Factory. This center is an outcome of the Product Development Project- course, as a bike service prototype.

This is a do-it-yourself center and offers you a washing place, tools, fixing manuals and a fixing corner. We also have a comfortable lounge area, a book-exchange shelf and a health corner.

The center is open on Mondays from 1pm to 6pm, and on Wednesdays from 1pm to 4pm.

Check us out on facebook  &  on our webpage:  www.hot.pdp.fi

The address of center is Betonimiehenkuja 3.

Welcome to fix your bike for the summer and hang out at the center!

8. PARTICIPATE IN THE MAKING OF ESPOO CINÉ FESTIVAL!

Every year, a large group of volunteers participate in the making of Espoo Ciné Film Festival (16-25 Aug 2013), without whom the festival would simply not exist. Voluntary workers get to see the festival films for free, have free meals every day, get a staff t-shirt and the festival catalogue, as well as a letter of reference at request. And when the festival is over, there is a party for the volunteers. Many volunteers have such a good time that they come back year after year to build this warm-hearted festival together.

Join the hustle of the first film festival of the autumn, and go behind the scenes to look how the film festival with 25,000 visitors is organised. Tasks vary from ticket sales to info desk and decorating. You can participate as long as you are over 18-years old, have an active attitude and you are willing to sacrifice your time in good company. Help is needed particularly during the festival, but also a few weeks before it.

Further information and registration form are available at: http://www.espoocine.fi/2013/talkoolaiset.

9. Apply for the mentoring programme!

MASTER STUDENT, 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 Apr-31 May

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

10. DISCOVER YOUR ALUMNI RELATIONS! Take our questionnaire and you could win an iPad

What kind of alumni relations activities you’d hope after studies? Share your ideas and have an influence on future alumni relations at Aalto University. Please answer this questionnaire and have your say. The questionnaire will be open until 19 June.

Go to the questionnaire via this link.

Please fill in your contact information at the end of the questionnaire and you could win an iPad or other alumni-spirited prizes.

p.s. If you ever feel like you needed more information from us, please do not hesitate to contact us at alumni@aalto.fi or you could go and catch a glimpse of what we are working for at alumninet.aalto.fi

11. Guest Lecture – Jay B. Barney: What is Strategic Management?

What is Strategic Management? Welcome to listen to a lecture by Professor Jay Barney on strategic management. The event will be held on Wednesday, 29 May, 3pm-5.30pm in the Great Hall of the School of Economics Main Building.

For more information and event registration visit here.

12. Call for study abroad and internship applications

Asia Exchange’s study abroad and internship opportunities are for freemover students. The language of instruction is English. Application is done via Asia Exchange at www.asiaexchange.org

Application deadlines: Autumn 2013: May 31 / June 30 | Spring 2014: September 30 / October 31

Internships: Asia Exchange offers internships in Asia. There are hundreds of places available for students from different fields of study. Learn more at www.asiaexchange.org

 

 

 

 

 

This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 21/2013

This is the third last newsletter of the spring. Good luck to the last exams and other last projects of the spring!

P.S. Have you already gotten  yourself a super fine AYY hoodie and t-shirt from AYY Shop?

1. This and next week’s events
2. AYY’s housing regulations to change on 1 June 2013!
3. Submit your events for AYY’s academic year calendar 2013-2014
4. Nyyti’s loneliness online group was launched
5. FSHS’s New website on sexual health and contraception
6. Aalto School of Students needs teachers!
7. PARTICIPATE IN THE MAKING OF ESPOO CINÉ FESTIVAL!
8. Premiere of The Heat film on Mon, 27 May
9. Apply for the mentoring programme!
10. Startup Weekend Helsinki 24-26 May @ Open Innovation House
11. Guest Lecture – Jay B. Barney: What is Strategic Management
12. Join the sailing demonstrations of Teekkaripurjehtijat
13. OSM Baseball 2013

1. This and next week’s events

Week 21

• Wed, 22 May onwards – Sailing demonstrations

Week 22

• Mon, 27 May – Premiere of The Heat film
• Thu, 30 May – AEGEE-Helsinki goes to Pihlajasaari

2. AYY’s housing regulations to change on 1 June 2013!

AYY’s Representative Council has approved AYY’s new housing regulations on 14 May 2013. The housing regulations guide the entire housing activities of AYY and have effect on all members who apply for AYYs apartments or already live in AYY’s apartments. New regulations will enter into force on 1 June 2013 and thus have effect on the housing applications of new freshmen in the autumn. The housing section on AYY’s website will be updated in the next few days. Read about the most important changes and the entire regulations here.

3. Submit your events for AYY’s academic year calendar 2013-2014

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, 26 May 2013. 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 26 May 2013, 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/ayycalendar2013

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

4. Nyyti’s loneliness online group was launched

What are your own experiences of loneliness? What does loneliness mean to you? What kind of feelings are related to it? And how would you like your situation to change? Have you perhaps already found some ways to the change?

Join the discussion and share your thoughts and feelings, and discuss loneliness with others in a similar situation in life. You can participate in the discussion just as you are and according to your own resources.

Loneliness group of the summer 2013 has been opened on Monday, 13 May at 12noon and the discussion continues until 16 Aug.

Anyone can read the group, you need to register to write comments.

https://www.nyyti.fi/nettiryhmat/

5. FSHS’s New website on sexual health and contraception

Sexuality, relationships and sexual health are important questions for young adults, and many students wish to discuss these matters with a health care professional. FSHS has collected information on a range of matters from contraception to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) on a separate Sexual health and contraception website. Visit the site to find out more and look for answers to your questions.

You can also take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section and search earlier replies given by our online advice service (in Finnish). Alternatively, send a new question to our experts via the online advice service.

Yths.fi/en > Sexual health and contraception

yths.fi/en > Health counselling -Online service

6. Aalto School of Students needs teachers!

What makes you tick and gets you excited? Is it the workings of the brain or drawing what you see in just a few strokes? Or maybe guerilla marketing or crafting origami? Could you share this amazing thing with fellow students?

If you answered yes to the last question, you are just the person we are looking for! On 14 September (at Aalto Design Factory), we are arranging Aalto School of Students, a guerilla learning experience where students will teach / instruct other students in a topic which interests them. You don’t need to know everything about your topic, as your pupils will be beginners themselves. Enthusiasm and willingness to share something you think is awesome is the key. You can teach in English, Finnish or Swedish.

If you think you have what it takes to be a teacher in Aalto School of Students, contact us with a brief pitch of what you would like to teach and we will get back to you. If you just want to come as a student, keep your eyes open as registration for students opens after we have confirmed which classes we will be able to offer.

Got some questions? Contact us at aaltoschoolofstudents@gmail.com or check out our tumblr site (updating all the time!) at aalto-school-of-students.tumblr.com

7. PARTICIPATE IN THE MAKING OF ESPOO CINÉ FESTIVAL!

Every year, a large group of volunteers participate in the making of Espoo Ciné Film Festival (16-25 Aug 2013), without whom the festival would simply not exist. Voluntary workers get to see the festival films for free, have free meals every day, get a staff t-shirt and the festival catalogue, as well as a letter of reference at request. And when the festival is over, there is a party for the volunteers. Many volunteers have such a good time that they come back year after year to build this warm-hearted festival together.

Join the hustle of the first film festival of the autumn, and go behind the scenes to look how the film festival with 25,000 visitors is organised. Tasks vary from ticket sales to info desk and decorating. You can participate as long as you are over 18-years old, have an active attitude and you are willing to sacrifice your time in good company. Help is needed particularly during the festival, but also a few weeks before it.

Further information and registration form are available at: http://www.espoocine.fi/2013/talkoolaiset.

8. Premiere of The Heat film on Mon, 27 May

Participate in the premiere of The Heat film at Kino Andorra (Eerikinkatu 11, 00100 Helsinki) at 6pm on 27 May organised by KY’s film club Tikelo and the film distributor SF Film Finland. The event is free and open to all students regardless of their place of study, so you can also invite your friends who do not study at Aalto. Participation only requires responding to a brief survey after the screening. The survey aims to find out the opinions of the audience about the film.

Binding registrations with the form at http://goo.gl/bAmbK

Further information at https://www.facebook.com/Tikeloskynet

9. Apply for the mentoring programme!

MASTER STUDENT, 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 Apr-31 May

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

10. Startup Weekend Helsinki 24-26 May @ Open Innovation House

Startup Weekend arrives in Finland on 24-26 May! It is an international 54-hour hackathon, the purpose of which is to bring together people from different backgrounds and areas of expertise to generate ideas and develop new business ideas. To this date, the event has been organised more than 1,000 times in almost 500 cities.

Are you interested in founding your own start-up business? Do you have a business idea that you would like to develop, but you do not have the necessary expertise or team? Participate in Startup Weekend either alone or with your team and develop your own idea with the help of successful mentors.

Further information: http://helsinki.startupweekend.org/ and on facebook.

11. Guest Lecture – Jay B. Barney: What is Strategic Management

What is Strategic Management? Welcome to listen to a lecture by Professor Jay Barney on strategic management. The event will be held on Wednesday, 29 May, 3pm-5.30pm in the Great Hall of the School of Economics Main Building.

For more information and event registration visit here.

12. Join the sailing demonstrations of Teekkaripurjehtijat

Are you interested in sailing? Would you like to try it out? Join the sailing demonstrations of Teekkari Sailors, more familiarly known as TRIP!

Sailing demonstrations are particularly designed for new students and other students interested in our activities who are not yet members of TRIP. Sailing demonstrations are free and you can participate without any previous sailing experience. Demonstrations are mostly organised in the evenings. Skipper and helmsman participate in the demonstration. 4-5 persons can participate in one demonstration where you raise the sails and sail adjacent waters for a few hours. Usually there is an opportunity to go ashore to an island or Suomenlinna.

Further information and registration link can be found by following the link to TRIP’s website http://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?page_id=200

The entire TRIP Board cordially welcomes you to sail!

13. OSM Baseball 2013

This year, students’ Finnish championship baseball games are arranged in Pori! The Student Union

SAMMAKKO will organise the games at Pori Sports Centre on 21–22 Sept 2013. Over the weekend, there are more laid-back games in the amateur league and more serious ones in the competitive category. The games are aimed at all higher education students, regardless of age, gender or skills. Welcome!

Further information and registration here.
Event on facebook.

joonas.laukkanen@sammakko.fi

This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 20/2013

This year’s Masters of Aalto exhibition is ongoing at Kruunumakasiini in Sörnäinen. Go and check out what Aalto students have achieved. Further information: moa.aalto.fi

The last weekly newsletter of the spring will be published in week 23, on 3‒4 June. Sunny May to all!

1. This and next week’s events
2. The service point in Otaniemi is closed on 27-28 May
3. Submit your events for AYY’s academic year calendar 2013-2014
4. Dreams made real showcased at the Masters of Aalto event in Sörnäinen
5. What is the meaning of student culture and traditions to you? Please respond to the survey.
6. Battle for the mastery of Otaniemi 2.0
7. Join Aalto University’s community marketplace
8. Apply for the mentoring programme!
9. Opiskelija vai työvoimaa? seminar of Akava students on Wed, 22 May
10. Startup Weekend Helsinki 24-26 May @ Open Innovation House
11. IDBM students’ Inspire 2013 event on Fri, 24 May
12. Guest Lecture – Jay B. Barney: What is Strategic Management
13. Call for study abroad and internship applications
14. Invitation: Bit Bang Seminar on global competition
15. Startup Sauna and Aaltoes are looking for new team members for the organisation of Slush technology conference arranged in the autumn
16. Learn to Think BIG – Open Aaltoes trip to Silicon Valley September 2013
17. OtaKoppi Season Opening, Thursday May 16th at 17

1. This and next week’s events

Week 20

• Mon, 13 May – Cleaning session of digital camera sensor chip
• Tue, 14 May – AYY’s Representative Council meeting
• Wed, 15 May – Bit Bang Seminar on Global Competition
• Wed, 15 May. – Prayer meeting
• Thu, 16 May – Academic Aurajoki River skipper degree by Aava
• Thu, 16 May – Joint concert of Dominante and PK
• Fri, 17 May – Intensive course of partner salsa
• Sat, 18 May – ARTS Exposed sales event

2. The service point in Otaniemi is closed on 27-28 May

The service point in Otaniemi is closed on 27-28 May (Mon-Tue) due to training.

3. Submit your events for AYY’s academic year calendar 2013-2014

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, 26 May 2013. 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 26 May 2013, 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/ayycalendar2013

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

4. Dreams made real showcased at the Masters of Aalto event in Sörnäinen

Dreams and visions become reality as the newly graduates from Aalto University present their thesis projects at the Masters of Aalto 2013 year show. The exhibition is held in Sörnäinen, Helsinki from 8 to 26 May. Masters of Aalto offers the visitor a lively presentation of studies at Aalto University and introduces the societal role the university has. Masters of Aalto showcases the works of 80 graduates from the School of Arts, Design, and Architecture, the School of Business and the schools of technology.

The venue is a former granary, a 121-year-old brick building at the corner of Hämeentie and Lautatarhankatu, which for a long time functioned as a warehouse. The premises managed by the City of Helsinki will now be opened to the public for the first time.

Masters of Aalto on 8–26 May 2013, Kruununmakasiini, Hämeentie 39, Helsinki. The exhibition is open Monday–Friday at 12–20 and during the weekends at 12–18. Free entrance.

Follow the progress of Masters of Aalto at moa.aalto.fi.

5. What is the meaning of student culture and traditions to you? Please respond to the survey.

I am conducting a Master’s Thesis on behalf of Aalto University Student Union about student traditions and student culture among the students of Aalto University. The aim of the research is to find out what student culture and student traditions mean to students themselves. Please help and respond to a survey about student traditions! Responding to the survey takes about 8 minutes. I hope to get responses from all kinds of students – including international students – and you don’t have to be a tradition specialist to respond. The English survey is aimed at international students and how they see Finnish student traditions. Responses are still needed from the students of arts and economics, in particular.

The survey can be found here.

All responses are handled confidentially and the survey data will be archived in AYY’s archives. All information will be anonymised and the identity of a single informant can not be detected from the survey.

Many thanks in advance, Emi Maeda

More information: emi.maeda@ayy.fi, 044 577 4761

6. Battle for the mastery of Otaniemi 2.0

Next autumn, on 3 Oct 2013, the battle for the mastery of Otaniemi will return to our midst harder, bigger and more realistic than ever. Megazone Outdoor equipment, residing in Finland for the second year, brings an epic outdoor battle concept to Otaniemi – for the second time.

16 teams of ten people fight with infrared lasers with new rules in the tournament of eight hours in order to win the prestigious mastery of Otaniemi. A single battle lasts about half an hour and even one loss is enough to eliminate a team from the game.

Pictures of the last year’s battle are available here.

The participation fee is €100/team, which is €10/person. Advance registration will open at 3.15pm on 15 May at http://lomake.ayy.fi/aalto-liike/toh-2/

Further information: oliver.heinonen@ayy.fi

7. Join Aalto University’s community marketplace

Sharetribe (formerly called Kassi) is a free community marketplace for Aalto University students and personnel, where you can buy, sell, loan, rent and give away goods, search for apartments, offer or ask for help from others, or set up a carpool. Through the service, you can conveniently find an apartment or furniture, get rid of your old textbooks or borrow a drill from a neighbour. Through the service, you can also offer or ask for help for IT problems or carrying moving boxes. Get to know the community marketplace at https://aalto.sharetribe.com/

8. Apply for the mentoring programme!

MASTER STUDENT, 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 Apr-31 May

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

9. Opiskelija vai työvoimaa? seminar of Akava students on Wed, 22 May

• What: Opiskelija vai työvoimaa? seminar
• Location: Lasipalatsi/ Palmu (Helsinki)
• Time: 22 May 2013, 2pm-5pm
• Organiser: Akava students

Coffee will be served

Akava students invite you to discuss higher education students’ working life affairs and internships together with interests groups. The event focuses on the relationship between studies and the working life, as well as cooperation between higher education institutions, workplaces and students. In addition to comments shedding light on the subject, Akava students’ criteria for high-quality academic internship will be published in the event.

The following persons will participate in the discussion:

• Juhani Saari, Researcher, Foundation for Studies and Education (OTUS)
• Toni Asikainen, Board Member, The Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences (SAMOK)
• Tuomas Telkkä, Industrial Policy Adviser, Federation of Finnish Enterprises
• Joel Kuuva, Board Member, National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL)

Please register by 4pm on Fri, 17 May using this form.

10. Startup Weekend Helsinki 24-26 May @ Open Innovation House

Startup Weekend arrives in Finland on 24-26 May! It is an international 54-hour hackathon, the purpose of which is to bring together people from different backgrounds and areas of expertise to generate ideas and develop new business ideas. To this date, the event has been organised more than 1,000 times in almost 500 cities.

Are you interested in founding your own start-up business? Do you have a business idea that you would like to develop, but you do not have the necessary expertise or team?

Participate in Startup Weekend either alone or with your team and develop your own idea with the help of successful mentors.

Further information: http://helsinki.startupweekend.org/ and on facebook.

11. IDBM opiskelijoiden Inspire 2013 event on Fri, 24 May

The International Design Business Management (IDBM) Program of Aalto University celebrates its 17th anniversary by hosting once again an inspiring networking event on 24 May 2013 starting at 2pm at Tulli- ja Pakkahuone, Helsinki.

This unique one-day celebration consists of insightful discussions, workshops and presentations that will demonstrate why design should be considered as a key element of innovative and successful businesses. In addition, the aim is to discuss about the benefits of co-design, innovation processes and multidisciplinary work in high-complexity projects.

More about the program and tickets here

Link to Facebook site of the event: https://www.facebook.com/IDBMINSPIRE

and Twitter site: https://twitter.com/IDBMProgram

Video link of the event.

12. Guest Lecture – Jay B. Barney: What is Strategic Management

What is Strategic Management? Welcome to listen to a lecture by Professor Jay Barney on strategic management. The event will be held on Wednesday, 29 May, 3pm-5.30pm in the Great Hall of the School of Economics Main Building.

For more information and event registration visit here.

13. Call for study abroad and internship applications

Asia Exchange’s study abroad and internship opportunities are for free mover students. The language of instruction is English. Application is done via

Asia Exchange at www.asiaexchange.org

Application deadlines: Autumn 2013: May 31 / June 30 | Spring 2014: September 30 / October 31

Internships: Asia Exchange offers internships in Asia. There are hundreds of places available for students from different fields of study. Learn more at www.asiaexchange.org

14. Invitation: Bit Bang Seminar on global competition

15 May 2013 at 12.30pm-5pm, TUAS Building, auditorium AS1 (Otaniementie 17, 02150 Espoo)

Bit Bang 5, the fifth Aalto-wide and multidisciplinary post-graduate course, invites you to attend the presentations of the semester’s team work assignments on 15 May. The event takes place at Aalto University TUAS Building.

The post graduate students have spent the spring discussing global competition for leadership in innovation, policy-making, business and technology. Come and hear what they have found out!

Register to elina.karvonen@aalto.fi by 13 May. More information about the course here.

15. Startup Sauna and Aaltoes are looking for new team members for the organisation of Slush technology conference arranged in the autumn

Slush is Nothern Europe’s leading technology conference, which brings together the most promising growth companies from the Nordic Countries, the Baltic states and Russia to meet international investors and the media. This year, the event is organised for the sixth time and it is expected to attract about 5,000 visitors, 1,000 start-up companies, as well as 500 investors and members of the media. The event will be held at Helsinki Cable Factory on 13-14 November.

We are currently looking for new team members for several different areas in Slush. We require, above all, the courage to put yourself on the line, the ability to constantly learn something new and, in particular, the willingness to make Slush one of the best start-up events in the world. Previous experience is not necessary but it is considered an advantage. By filling out the application form, you can participate in the organising of the largest and most international technology conference in Finland. We will contact you!

Further information: markus@slush.fi or slush.fi

16. Learn to Think BIG – Open Aaltoes trip to Silicon Valley September 2013

Facebook, Dropbox, GoPro, Eventbrite, etc… Ever wonder why Silicon Valley is THE hub of tech startups? Now you have a chance to experience the entrepreneurial atmosphere and Californian climate as Aaltoes is organizing an open trip to Silicon Valley. In addition to visiting startups and meeting seasoned entrepreneurs the program will include visiting TechCrunch Disrupt conference and Stanford University.

Our goal is to gather active and enthusiastic students and create a unique opportunity to get to know Silicon Valley, understand it’s entrepreneurial spirit and bring back some of the success formula to fuel entrepreneurial growth in Finland.

Subscribe for more info and spread the word by sharing the page: http://thinkbig.aaltoes.com

17. OtaKoppi Season Opening, Thursday May 16th at 17:00

OtaKoppi starts the summer’s Finnish baseball season on Thursday, May 16th @ Tuuliniitty fied (Tuulikuja 10, Espoo). Everyone interested in Finnish baseball are welcome to play in good company! 🙂 Players of all levels and amateurs are welcome to participate in OtaKoppi’s activities. For more information log on to OtaKoppi’s website.

 

This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 19/2013

A new issue of Aino has been published and will be delivered to the campuses early in the week. The magazine includes articles about Otaniemi metro tunnel construction site, why some find top universities to be crap, preparing a drink that replaces all solid food, etc. Check out Aino and help us to make the magazine even better by sending feedback to the editors to ainolehti@ayy.fi.

1. This and next week’s events
2. AYY’s online shop AYY Shop is now open!
3. Supplementary application for the Central Election Committee – DL 12noon on 7 May
4. Submit your events for AYY’s academic year calendar 2013-2014
5. Battle for the mastery of Otaniemi 2.0
6. What is the meaning of student culture and traditions to you? Please respond to the survey.
7. Participate in organising Development Cooperation Week for the autumn of 2013
8. Discussion: Modern Mongolia
9. Call for study abroad and internship applications
10. Explore the world with AIESEC’s “global citizen” program
11. Complete the basic course of security officer
12. Do you want tight buttocks for the summer? Come to football rehearsals of FC Kissat
13. Invitation: Bit Bang Seminar on global competition
14. Startup Sauna and Aaltoes are looking for new team members for the organisation of Slush technology conference arranged in the autumn
15. Dreams made real showcased at the Masters of Aalto event in Sörnäinen

1. This and next week’s events

Week 19

• Wed, 8 May – MoA 2013
• Wed, 8 May – Surprise night
• Sat, 11 May – TOKYO’s spring sale
• Sat, 11 May – Mother sitsit
• Sat, 11 May – Nippoli’s sauna evening
• Sun, 12 May – Beginner’s course in horseback riding part 2 begins

Week 20

• Tue, 14 May – AYY’s Representative Council meeting
• Wed, 15 May – Prayer meeting
• Thu, 16 May – Joint concert of Dominante and PK

2. AYY’s online shop AYY Shop is now open!

AYY’s own online shop AYY Shop is now open. The shop sells the Student Union’s hoodies, t-shirts and other products, as well as Aalto Design Factory’s coffee mugs. The product seletion will be expanded during the summer. Take a look at the products online at shop.ayy.fi!

We are happy to hear your opinions on the new online shop and we warmly welcome your suggestions for new products and improvement ideas for AYY Shop. You can submit your opinions and feedback to AYY Shop directly through the feedback form of the online shop. You can provide feedback anonymously and submit it by email to shop@ayy.fi.

Like the shop on Facebook or follow AYY Shop on Twitter and stay up-to-date on additions to AYY Shop products and other news.

• AYY Shop on Facebook
• AYY Shop on Twitter

3. Supplementary application for the Central Election Committee – DL 12noon on 7 May

In addition to other exciting affairs, the year of 2013 is the Representative Council election year for the student union. In the beating heart of the Representative Council elections, the elections are led by the Central Election Committee. Are you interested in making AYY’s next Representative Council elections THE best and most excellent elections so far?

Supplementary application for the Central Election Committee has been opened and at least two vice members are still needed for the committee. The deadline for applications is 12noon on Tuesday, 7 May. Apply for the position at: https://lomake.ayy.fi/hallinto/kvl/

The member of the Central Election Committee cannot run as a candidate in the Representative Council elections in 2013.

4. Submit your events for AYY’s academic year calendar 2013-2014

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, 26 May 2013. 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 26 May 2013, 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/ayycalendar2013

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

5. Battle for the mastery of Otaniemi 2.0

Next autumn, on 3 Oct 2013, the battle for the mastery of Otaniemi will return to our midst harder, bigger and more realistic than ever. Megazone Outdoor equipment, residing in Finland for the second year, brings an epic outdoor battle concept to Otaniemi – for the second time.

16 teams of ten people fight with infrared lasers with new rules in the tournament of eight hours in order to win the prestigious mastery of Otaniemi.  A single battle lasts about half an hour and even one loss is enough to eliminate a team from the game.

Pictures of the last year’s battle are available here.

The participation fee is €100/team, which is €10/person. Advance registration will open at 3.15pm on 15 May at http://lomake.ayy.fi/aalto-liike/toh-2/

Further information: oliver.heinonen@ayy.fi

6. What is the meaning of student culture and traditions to you? Please respond to the survey.

I am conducting a Master’s Thesis on behalf of Aalto University Student Union about student traditions and student culture among the students of Aalto University. The aim of the research is to find out what student culture and student traditions mean to students themselves. Please help and respond to a survey about student traditions! Responding to the survey takes about 8 minutes. I hope to get responses from all kinds of students – including international students – and you don’t have to be a tradition specialist to respond. The English survey is aimed at international students and how they see Finnish student traditions.

The survey can be found here.

All responses are handled confidentially and the survey data will be archived in AYY’s archives. All information will be anonymised and the identity of a single informant can not be detected from the survey.

Many thanks in advance, Emi Maeda

More information: emi.maeda@ayy.fi, 044 577 4761

7. Participate in organising Developement Cooperation Week for the autumn of 2013

Development Cooperation Week is a joint project of SYL and student unions, the purpose of which is to increase awareness of development cooperation among the students. The theme of the development cooperation week organised this year in October (7-10 Oct) is ”employment and development” and AYY also participates in the week. The Development Coordination Week at AYY is coordinated by Sini Hakkarainen.

So what would happen during the spring and autumn? Now in the spring, we collect an enthusiastic group with whom we make preliminary decisions about what kinds of events we want to implement during the week. We make initial reservations for facilities, plan the budget and communications, agree on sponsors, performers and marketing with the partners, etc. In the autumn, we confirm reservations and agreements, advertise and make the arrangements for the week. There are different duties for persons interested in carrying equipment, catering, budgeting, collecting money and performing, there are both small and large duties. Please contact Coordinator Sini (sini.hakkarainen@aalto.fi) and participate in the organising of Development Cooperation Week 2013.

8. Discussion: Modern Mongolia

You might have heard of Genghis Khan, but what else do you know of Mongolia? How does the everyday life in Mongolia look like, what is the future of the traditional nomads, and what are the challenges the country is facing in the era of globalization?

Kepa and the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) welcome you to join the Mongolia evening on Wednesday, May 15th at 17.30. at Kepa’s Dialogi meeting room in Töölöntorinkatu 2 A. Odno, a representative of a Mongolian NGO Information, Education & Communication Centre, shares information of her country and of the NGO’s work training community groups to improve economic development and initiative of the communities. The language of the event is English. Please enrol at latest 13th of May by email at jasenpalvelut@kepa.fi

Additional information: Johanna Harjunpää, Secretary of Member Services, 050 3176 714, johanna.harjunpaa@kepa.fi

9. Call for study abroad and internship appliactions

Asia Exchange’s study abroad and internship opportunities are for freemover students. The language of instruction is English. Application is done via

Asia Exchange at www.asiaexchange.org

Application deadlines: Autumn 2013: May 31 / June 30 | Spring 2014: September 30 / October 31

Internships: Asia Exchange offers internships in Asia. There are hundreds of places available for students from different fields of study. Learn more at www.asiaexchange.org

10. Explore the world with AIESEC’s “global citizen” program

Would you like to have an advantage over other students? Would you like to embrace exotic culture? Would you like to make international friends? Would you like to explore new sceneries? Would you like to learn a new language?

Then go for AIESEC’s “Global Citizen” volunteer abroad program in BRAZIL, TAIWAN AND MALAYSIA. No matter what your academic background is, no matter what country you are coming from, no matter your grades or previous work experience, you can apply for it and gain personal growth and create a positive impact in society through our program and make your summer an everyday adventure!

This time, we decide to open second round for the application. The new deadline will be June 10th. So what are you waiting for? Grasp your chance and take this wonderful oppurtunity. Visit us at our website: aiesec.fi/globe. Contact: zhe.zhai@aiesec.net

11. Complete the basic course of security officer

Dear student! Are you looking for work? Are you interested in the duties of a security officer? Do you want to employed next summer or alongside with your studies? Complete the basic course of a security officer! After completing the course, you can apply for the security officer card from the police, which entitles you to act as a security officer throughout the country.

Turvakerroin Ltd will organise a VERY INEXPENSIVE basic course of security officers. You can complete the 32-hour course this spring during the following five days: 13-17 May. You should reserve time between 4pm-10pm on those weekdays. The course will be organised in Hämäläis-osakunta facilities in Kamppi (Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6 D). You must participate every day!

The course price for Aalto University students is only 80 euro! This price is only a fraction of the price you would have to pay elsewhere. The course will be organised if there are enough participants. Registrations to the address: anna-stiina.koivula@helsinki.fi

12. Do you want tight buttocks for the summer? Come to football rehearsals of FC Kissat

Outdoor rehearsals of FC Kissat (football team of girls at the School of Economics) begin on Mon, 6 May. We need more players! All new and not so new Aalto female students are welcome, regardless of their skill level – the most important thing is the enthusiasm for football 🙂

Training time and place: Mon (from 6 May onwards) klo 6.45pm-8pm in Herttoniemenranta sports park (Paasivaarankatu 9). You can get there easily by metro or by bike. Sign up in avance at doodle!

More information at www.fckissat.fi or send email to fckissat@gmail.com

13. Invitation: Bit Bang Seminar on global competition

15 May 2013 at 12.30pm-5pm, TUAS Building, auditorium AS1 (Otaniementie 17, 02150 Espoo)

Bit Bang 5, the fifth Aalto-wide and multidisciplinary post-graduate course, invites you to attend the presentations of the semester’s team work assignments on 15 May.

The event takes place at Aalto University TUAS Building.

The post graduate students have spent the spring discussing global competition for leadership in innovation, policy-making, business and technology.

Come and hear what they have found out!

Register to elina.karvonen@aalto.fi by 13 May. More information about the course: http://mide.aalto.fi/en/BitBang12-13

14. Startup Sauna and Aaltoes are looking for new team members for the organisation of Slush technology conference arranged in the autumn

Slush is Nothern Europe’s leading technology conference, which brings together the most promising growth companies from the Nordic Countries, the Baltic states and Russia to meet international investors and the media. This year, the event is organised for the sixth time and it is expected to attract about 5,000 visitors, 1,000 start-up companies, as well as 500 investors and members of the media. The event will be held at Helsinki Cable Factory on 13-14 November.

We are currently looking for new team members for several different areas in Slush. We require, above all, the courage to put yourself on the line, the ability to constantly learn something new and, in particular, the willingness to make Slush one of the best start-up events in the world. Previous experience is not necessary but it is considered an advantage. By filling out the application form, you can participate in the organising of the largest and most international technology conference in Finland. We will contact you!

Further information: markus@slush.fi or slush.fi

15. Dreams made real showcased at the Masters of Aalto event in Sörnäinen

Dreams and visions become reality as the newly graduates from Aalto University present their thesis projects at the Masters of Aalto 2013 year show.  The exhibition is held in Sörnäinen, Helsinki from 8 to 26 May. Masters of Aalto offers the visitor a lively presentation of studies at Aalto University and introduces the societal role the university has. Masters of Aalto showcases the works of 80 graduates from the School of Arts, Design, and Architecture, the School of Business and the schools of technology.

The venue is a former granary, a 121-year-old brick building at the corner of Hämeentie and Lautatarhankatu, which for a long time functioned as a warehouse. The premises managed by the City of Helsinki will now be opened to the public for the first time.

Masters of Aalto on 8–26 May 2013, Kruununmakasiini, Hämeentie 39, Helsinki. The exhibition is open Monday–Friday at 12–20 and during the weekends at 12–18. Free entrance.

Follow the progress of Masters of Aalto at moa.aalto.fi.

This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 18/2013

May Day is here. Check out the events at wappu.fi and tune into the atmosphere at a frequency 102MHz (or radiodiodi.fi)! Happy May Day to all!

1. This and next week’s events
2. Apply for AYY’s scholarships by 30 Apr
3. AYY’s online shop AYY Shop is now open!
4. Submit your events for AYY’s academic year calendar 2013-2014
5. Supplementary application for the Central Election Committee – DL 12noon on 7 May
6. Declaration of May Day celebrations on 30 Apr
7. May Day and the legendary May Day party are here again
8. Teekkari Village cleaning party at 12pm on 5 May
9. What is the meaning of student culture and traditions to you? Please respond to the survey.
10. Participate in organising Development Cooperation Week for the autumn of 2013!
11. Explore the world with AIESEC’s “global citizen” program
12. Complete the basic course of security officer
13. Welcome to discuss the future of Europe with President Van Rompuy and Prime Minister Katainen

1. This and next week’s events

Week 18

• Tue, 30 Apr – Beer relay race
• Tue, 30 Apr – Declaration of May Day celebrations
• Tue, 30 Apr – Boozeless May Day
• Wed, 1 May – Waputin
• Sun, 5 May – Cleaning bee in Teekkari Village
• Sun, 5 May – Mini beginner’s course in horseback riding

Week 19

• Wed, 8 May – MoA 2013
• Wed, 8 May – Surprise night
• Sat, 11 May – TOKYO’s spring sale
• Sat, 11 May – Mother sitsit
• Sun, 12 May – Mini beginner’s course in horseback riding, part 2

2. Apply for AYY’s scholarships by 30 Apr 

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. The amounts of the scholarships are based on the profits of funds. AYY has three scholarships and the amounts of those in 2013 are as follows:

• Exchange scholarship max. €800
• Community scholarship approx. €500
• Study scholarship approx. €500

In the spring of 2013, the application period is 12 noon, 8 Apr 2013– 11.59pm, 30 Apr.

Scholarship application form

For the exchange scholarship, a second round of applications is organised in October-November for the student exchange in the spring of 2014.

Further Information: Board Member Tuisku Suomala (tuisku.suomala(at)ayy.fi)

3. AYY’s online shop  AYY Shop is now open!

AYY’s own online shop AYY Shop is now open. The shop sells the Student Union’s hoodies, t-shirts and other products, as well as Aalto Design Factory’s coffee mugs. The product seletion will be expanded during the summer. Take a look at the products online at shop.ayy.fi!

We are happy to hear your opinions on the new online shop and we warmly welcome your suggestions for new products and improvement ideas for AYY Shop. You can submit your opinions and feedback to AYY Shop directly through the feedback form of the online shop. You can provide feedback anonymously and submit it by email to shop@ayy.fi.

Like the shop on Facebook or follow AYY Shop on Twitter and stay up-to-date on additions to AYY Shop products and other news.

• AYY Shop on Facebook
• AYY Shop on Twitter

4. Submit your events for AYY’s academic year calendar 2013-2014

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, 26 May 2013. 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 26 May 2013, 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/ayycalendar2013

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

5.  Supplementary application for the Central Election Committee – DL 12noon on 7 May

In addition to other exciting affairs, the year of 2013 is the Representative Council election year for the student union. In the beating heart of the Representative Council elections, the elections are led by the Central Election Committee. Are you interested in making AYY’s next Representative Council elections THE best and most excellent elections so far?

Supplementary application for the Central Election Committee has been opened and at least two vice members are still needed for the committee. The deadline for applications is 12noon on Tuesday, 7 May. Apply for the position at: https://lomake.ayy.fi/hallinto/kvl/

The member of the Central Election Committee cannot run as a candidate in the Representative Council elections in 2013.

6. Declaration of May Day celebrations on 30 Apr 

Welcome to the official declaration of May Day celebrations from the roof of Smökki on April 30th at 1pm! Come to check out Polirytmi, The Police, the President of Aalto: Tuula Teeri, RWBK, Jäynä, Teekkarijaosto, Littu, and of course the Teekkari Village senate!

• What: The official declaration of May Day celebrations
• Where: At Servin mökki (Smökki)
• When: 30 April at 1pm

7. May Day and the legendary May Day party are here again

Whether you own a student cap with or without a tassel, Teekkari Section of Aalto University Student Union warmly welcomes you to take part in the most joyous party of the spring! After the capping of Manta statue, May Day Eve celebrations move to Helsinki Onnela, where the dance floor gets wild with the rap artist Juno and a bunch of top DJs.

At midnight, it is time for traditional festivities when student caps with a tassel can also be pressed on the head after a long wait. Whether your cap is gilded with champagne or shiny brand new, come to experience the midnight magic and new French horn music. This is really something that you do not want to miss!

Ticket sale schedule and the schedule for the night are available on the facebook site of the event or at the address teekkari.wappu.fi.

Tickets cost EUR 10 in advance and EUR 12 at the entrance or Tiketti. When you purchase the ticket, you can also get a stunning overall badge for 2 euros! The event is organised by AYY’s Teekkari Section and Party Committee and it is open to everyone.

8. Teekkari Village cleaning party at 12 pm on 5 May

Let’s make Otaniemi clean and fresh again in the following weekend after Wappu festival. Join the work party with your friend and gather at least your own wappu trash around our living surroundings! The Village Senate provides the cleaning equipment. Sauna will be warm for the participants in OK20 at 6pm where also food and drinks will be served!

• What: Teekkari Village cleaning party
• Where: Jämeräntaival 1, Teekkari Village
• When: Sunday, 5 May, 12-21 pm

9. What is the meaning of student culture and traditions to you? Please respond to the survey.

I am conducting a Master’s Thesis on behalf of Aalto University Student Union about student traditions and student culture among the students of Aalto University. The aim of the research is to find out what student culture and student traditions mean to students themselves. Please help and respond to a survey about student traditions! Responding to the survey takes about 8 minutes. I hope to get responses from all kinds of students – including international students – and you don’t have to be a tradition specialist to respond. The English survey is aimed at international students and how they see Finnish student traditions.

The survey can be found here.

All responses are handled confidentially and the survey data will be archived in AYY’s archives. All information will be anonymised and the identity of a single informant can not be detected from the survey.

Many thanks in advance, Emi Maeda
More information: emi.maeda@ayy.fi, 044 577 4761

10. Participate in organising Developement Cooperation Week for the autumn of 2013!

Development Cooperation Week is a joint project of SYL and student unions, the purpose of which is to increase awareness of development cooperation among the students. The theme of the development cooperation week organised this year in October (7-10 Oct) is ”employment and development” and AYY also participates in the week. The Development Coordination Week at AYY is coordinated by Sini Hakkarainen.

So what would happen during the spring and autumn? Now in the spring, we collect an enthusiastic group with whom we make preliminary decisions about what kinds of events we want to implement during the week. We make initial reservations for facilities, plan the budget and communications, agree on sponsors, performers and marketing with the partners, etc. In the autumn, we confirm reservations and agreements, advertise and make the arrangements for the week. There are different duties for persons interested in carrying equipment, catering, budgeting, collecting money and performing, there are both small and large duties. Please contact Coordinator Sini (sini.hakkarainen@aalto.fi) and participate in the organising of Development Cooperation Week 2013.

11. Explore the world with AIESEC’s “global citizen” program

Would you like to have an advantage over other students? Would you like to embrace exotic culture? Would you like to make international friends? Would you like to explore new sceneries? Would you like to learn a new language?

Then go for AIESEC’s “Global Citizen” volunteer abroad program in BRAZIL, TAIWAN AND MALAYSIA. No matter what your academic background is, no matter what country you are coming from, no matter your grades or previous work experience, you can apply for it and gain personal growth and create a positive impact in society through our program and make your summer an everyday adventure!

This time, we decide to open second round for the application. The new deadline will be June 10th. So what are you waiting for? Grasp your chance and take this wonderful oppurtunity. Visit us at our website: aiesec.fi/globe. Contact: zhe.zhai@aiesec.net

12. Complete the basic course of a security officer

Dear student! Are you looking for work? Are you interested in the duties of a security officer? Do you want to employed next summer or alongside with your studies? Complete the basic course of a security officer! After completing the course, you can apply for the security officer card from the police, which entitles you to act as a security officer throughout the country.

Turvakerroin Ltd will organise a VERY INEXPENSIVE basic course of security officers. You can complete the 32-hour course this spring during the following five days: 13-17 May. You should reserve time between 4pm-10pm on those weekdays. The course will be organised in Hämäläis-osakunta facilities in Kamppi (Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6 D). You must participate every day!

The course price for Aalto University students is only 80 euro! This price is only a fraction of the price you would have to pay elsewhere. The course will be organised if there are enough participants. Registrations to the address: anna-stiina.koivula@helsinki.fi

13. Welcome to discuss the future of Europe with president Van Rompuy and prime minister Katainen

The opening remarks will be given by Prime Minister Jyrki Katainen and President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy, who will be welcomed by the Chancellor of the University of Helsinki Ilkka Niiniluoto.

The event will take place on Tuesday 7 May 2013 in the Great Hall of the University of Helsinki at 17.00-18.15. You are requested to arrive by 16.45 at the latest (entrance via Aleksanterinkatu 5). Please carry an ID card to be able to confirm your identity on request.

Registration by Thursday 2 May, registration form.

You may watch the event as a live webcast or later as a recording at vn.fi/live. You may also follow and take part in the discussion via Twitter at #Eufuture. The seminar will be in English.

 

This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 17/2013

May Day is here! From this Monday onwards, Aalto members’ own May Day radio Radiodiodi takes over the radio waves at a frequency 102 MHz (or online at radiodiodi.fi). Don’t you have May Day plans yet? Fill in your calendar at wappu.fi.

1. This and next week’s events
2. Apply for AYY’s scholarships by 30 Apr
3. AYY’s online shop AYY Shop is now open!
4. Janne Koskenniemi elected as AYY’s new secretary general
5. AYY involved in national student card cooperation
6. Supplementary application for the Central Election Committee – DL 23 Apr
7. Äpy gala starts May Day on Tue, 23 Apr
8. MP3 Experience at Senate Square at 6pm on Wed, 24 Apr
9. Sitsi competition on 27 Apr
10. Declaration of May Day on 30 Apr
11. May Day and the legendary May Day party are here again
12. FSHS’s hay fever Theme Day
13. Apply for the Development Cooperation Advisory Board KENKKU for the academic year 2013-2014 by 28 Apr!
14. EU’s development cooperation and Finland
15. Discussion: Interest in bilingual learning opportunities at Aalto
16. Apply to the mentoring programme!
17. An open lecture by Minister Alexander Stubb on 25 Apr, 2.15pm
18. Product design gala 2013: 26 April

1. This and next week’s events

Week 17

• Mon-Tue, 22-23 Apr – Teekkari spex: Agent
• Wed, 24 Apr – MP3 Experience
• Wed, 24 Apr – Eero Pihlava: Parish, you have a head and body
• Thu, 25 Apr – Akateeminen wartti
• Thu, 25 Apr – Kymppisuora
• Thu, 25 Apr – Pre-May Day 2013, official afterparty of Akateeminen wartti
• Fri, 26 Apr – Sparkling Night: Champagne!
• Sat, 27 Apr – Sitsi competition
• Sat, 27 Apr – Water pong
• Sun, 28 Apr – Campfire night: Barbecue and photography at Ossinlampi

Week 18

• Tue, 30 Apr – Beer relay race
• Tue, 30 Apr – Declaration of May Day celebrations
• Wed, 1 May – Waputin
• Sun, 5 May – Cleaning bee in Teekkari Village
• Sun, 5 May – Mini beginner’s course in horseback riding

2. Apply for AYY’s scholarships by 30 Apr

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. The amounts of the scholarships are based on the profits of funds. AYY has three scholarships and the amounts of those in 2013 are as follows:

• Exchange scholarship max. 800 €
• Community scholarship approx. 500 €
• Study scholarship approx. 500 €

In the spring of 2013, the application period is 12 noon, 8 Apr 2013– 11.59pm, 30 Apr.

Scholarship application form can be found here

For the exchange scholarship, a second round of applications is organised in October-November for the student exchange in the spring of 2014.

Further Information: Board Member Tuisku Suomala (tuisku.suomala(at)ayy.fi)

3. AYY’s online shop AYY Shop is now open!

AYY’s own online shop AYY Shop is now open. The shop sells the Student Union’s hoodies, t-shirts and other products, as well as Aalto Design Factory’s coffee mugs. The product seletion will be expanded during the summer. If you order early this week, you still have time to get your order before May Day. Take a look at the products online at shop.ayy.fi!

We are happy to hear your opinions on the new online shop and we warmly welcome your suggestions for new products and improvement ideas for AYY Shop. You can submit your opinions and feedback to AYY Shop directly through the feedback form of the online shop. You can provide feedback anonymously and submit it by email to shop@ayy.fi.

Like the shop on Facebook or follow AYY Shop on Twitter and stay up-to-date on additions to AYY Shop products and other news.

• AYY Shop on Facebook
• AYY Shop on Twitter

4. Janne Koskenniemi elected as AYY’s new Secretary General

The Representative Council of Aalto University Studen Union has elected Janne Koskenniemi as AYY’s new Secretary General at its meeting on 16 Apr. Previously, Koskenniemi has acted as AYY’s Administrative Manager. He has also gained experience from the boards of the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) and the Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä (JYY).

Koskenniemi will begin his work with the orientation during the spring and summer, and his term of office will expire in August 2016.

The Secretary General is the head of non-profit activities and acts as a link between different operators in the Student Union. The Secretary General participates in AYY’s financial administration and the meetings and activities of the Board, Representative Council and Financial Committee. The Secretary General’s key duties also include work with interest groups and the representation of the Student Union.

5. AYY involved in national student card cooperation

AYY has joined the national student card cooperation – Lyyra is a diverse student card and a constantly evolving network. At Lyyra.fi, you can browse more than one thousand student benefits and find a new rental home, roommate or tenant. In March 2013, Lyyra’s business operations were transferred to a new owner, SPV Services Finland Ltd. The business, which is constructed in cooperation with national student organisations, aims to bring more substantial benefits and services for students through this arrangement. For Aalto members, Lyyra brings a large number of new student benefits and a smart card, which can be used for electronic authentication and payments on the campus in the future.

You do not have to renew your current student card, but by registering to Lyyra’s web service, you can access online discounts and new contactless payment. Read more at http://www.lyyra.fi/. Ordering AYY’s old student cards at current prices is possible until 31 May 2013.

6. Supplementary application for the Central Election Committee – DL 23 Apr

In addition to other exciting affairs, the year of 2013 is the Representative Council election year for the student union. In the beating heart of the Representative Council elections, the elections are led by the Central Election Committee. Are you interested in making AYY’s next Representative Council elections THE best and most excellent elections so far?

Supplementary application for the Central Election Committee has been opened and at least two vice members are still needed for the committee. The deadline for applications is 12noon on Tuesday, 23 Apr. Apply for the position at: https://lomake.ayy.fi/hallinto/kvl/

The member of the Central Election Committee cannot run as a candidate in the Representative Council elections in 2013.

7. Äpy gala starts May Day on Tue, 23 Apr

Finnish Äpy Magazine Association will publish May Day magazine Äpy in Äpy gala on Tuesday, 23 Apr. Äpy is published at Apollo Live Club at 8pm. See and experience the new concept of Äpy presented by the chief editor! In addition, the event includes the charming 6PackShow, Master of Music Jukka Nykänen & Polytech Orchestra and other surprise performers! Free service for 1,000 first participants, and Äktas Porslin takes care of the dance floor at the end of the night.

Life Is Bitter Tour bus service is arranged for the sellers of Äpy: A special cocktail event for the sellers of Äpy begins at 6pm at Apollo. Before the gala, those who have made a sales deal are entitled to Fernet Branca’s Life Is Bitter Tour bus service with refreshments. The bus leaves from Otaniemi from 5.30pm onwards. Start your May Day stylishly, become the seller of Äpy: diili.apy.fi/

Free admission to the gala, includes coat check!

8. MP3 Experience at Senate Square at 6pm on Wed, 24 Apr

Join the MP3 Experience that has attained an incredible international reputation! This event is definitely something that you have never experienced before.

Mosaic and KY Sub will organise this hugely successful event again on Wednesday of the Wappu week, 24 April. The only thing that you need for the event is a functioning mp3 player and a watch, not forgetting the Wappu spirit! You are welcome on your own or with a group of friends.

The purpose is to attract positive attention, delight other people and have fun in a great group, within the limits of law.

This is how it works:

1. Go to MP3 Experience site at http://mp3.wappu.fi/
2. Download MP3 file and time your watch according to the instructions.
3. Show up at the Senate Square (Senaatintori) wearing your overalls at 6pm on Wednesday, 24 Apr, and press “PLAY”!

Right after the MP3 Experience we will continue with an after party at Alakertsi of KY Building!

The original idea of the event can be found here: http://improveverywhere.com/

9. Sitsi competition on 27 Apr

On May Day week’s Saturday, 27 Apr, the sitsi contest fills the Alvari Square! In this traditional celebration, you have the freedom to let your imagination run wild and execute your wildest fantasies. Will your team have the best idea, atmosphere and implementation this May Day? Who will raise the concept of sitsit to a new dimension? To harness the unlimited potential of your academic feast, please proceed as follows:

• Gather a group of enthusiastic participants
• Create a marvelous feast with a theme, setting and catering
• Register your team for the competition by Wednesday, 24 Apr, 11.59pm here.
• Implementation at Alvari Square on Satuday, 27 Apr, from 2pm onwards!

A prestigious jury will elect both the winners and teams that receive an honorable mention. The awards ceremony will take place in the declaration of May Day celebrations on 30 Apr.

Please remember – the most important part of this contest is a good atmosphere and that Alvari is left tidy.

10. Declaration of May Day celebrations on 30 Apr

Welcome to the official declaration of May Day celebrations from the roof of Smökki on April 30th at 1pm! Come to check out Polirytmi, The Police, the President of Aalto: Tuula Teeri, RWBK, Jäynä, Teekkarijaosto, Littu, and of course the Teekkari Village senate!

• What: The official declaration of May Day celebrations
• Where: At Servin mökki (Smökki)
• When: April 30th at 1 pm

11. May Day and the legendary May Day party are here again

Whether you own a student cap with or without a tassel, Teekkari Section of Aalto University Student Union warmly welcomes you to take part in the most joyous party of the spring! After the capping of Manta statue, May Day Eve celebrations move to Helsinki Onnela, where the dance floor gets wild with the rap artist Juno and a bunch of top DJs.

At midnight, it is time for traditional festivities when student caps with a tassel can also be pressed on the head after a long wait. Whether your cap is gilded with champagne or shiny brand new, come to experience the midnight magic and new French horn music. This is really something that you do not want to miss!

Ticket sales begin in Otaniemi and Tiketti on Monday, 22 Apr. A detailed ticket sale schedule and the schedule for the night are available on the facebook site of the event or at the address teekkari.wappu.fi.

Tickets cost EUR 10 in advance and EUR 12 at the entrance or Tiketti. When you purchase the ticket, you can also get a stunning overall badge for 2 euros! The event is organised by AYY’s Teekkari Section and Party Committee and it is open to everyone.

12. FSHS’s hay fever Theme Day

Wednesday 24th of April 2013 12-14.30

• FSHS, Otaniemi unit, Otakaari 12
• FSHS, Töölö unit, Töölönkatu 37A

During the hay fever theme day, you will be able to meet with a doctor to renew your prescription with ease and with no advance appointment required. In addition, you will be able to obtain information about hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and its treatments.

All the visiting hay fever patients will receive an inquiry concerning their symptoms so that their medication can be made more effective or changed, when appropriate.

13. Apply for the Development Cooperation Advisory Board KENKKU for the academic year 2013-2014 by 28 Apr!

KENKKU is the Development Cooperation Advisory Board of the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL). The term of office is from the beginning of September until the end of August. The mission of KENKKU is to act as the advisor of SYL Board in development cooperation issues and administer projects together with the development cooperation coordinator. KENKKU members can also communicate about SYL’s development cooperation in student unions, get familiar with Finland’s development policy and development cooperation done by NGOs. KENKKU has a total of 15 members from various student unions. AYY nominates 1-2 members as its representatives and the applications should be submitted to AYY by 28 Apr. Further information on the position and the application instructions can be found here.

14. EU’s development cooperation and Finland

• Friday, 26 Apr. 2.30pm-3.30pm, Porthania 2, Yliopistonkatu 3
• Introduction: Minister for International Development Heidi Hautala
• Panel: Nina Savela, United Nations Youth and Students’ Association of Finland and Simon Elo, The Finns Party Youth

Welcome to listen to Minister Hautala’s lecture and participate in the discussion. If you cannot attend the event, follow the discussion on Twitter on #Eukehys. The event is aimed at students and anyone interested in the subject.

Further information

15. Discussion: Interest in bilingual learning opportunities at Aalto

Welcome to the information and discussion event with the topic ”interest in bilingual learning opportunities at Aalto” (Kiinnostus kaksikielisiin opiskelumahdollisuuksiin Aallossa) on Wednesday, 24 Apr 2013, 10am-11am TUAS Builing, Hall TU1 (Otaniementie 17)

Linda Witick presents the results of her Master’s thesis ”Tvåspråkiga studiemöjligheter vid Aalto-universitetet”. The thesis is quantitative and the target group is Aalto students in technical-scientific programmes. Join the discussion and consider how the results could be used in the development and planning of teaching!

The event is open to anyone interested in the topic, both students and staff.

Further information: Planning Officer Johanna Söderholm, Student Services

16. Apply to the mentoring programme!

MASTER STUDENT, 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 Apr-31 May

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

17. An open lecture by Minister Alexander Stubb on 25 Apr, 2.15pm

“Experiences in working with people in a multinational context”, an open lecture by Minister Alexander Stubb 25 Apr 2013 / 2.15pm – 3pm

Location: Lapuankatu 2, 00100, Helsinki, FI

The Department of Management and International Business of Aalto University School of Business is honored to have Alexander Stubb, the Minister for European Affairs and Foreign Trade of Finland, as a guest speaker on the 25th of April at 14:15.

You are warmly welcome to hear about his experiences in working with people in a multinational context. As many might already know, Alexander is an excellent and inspiring speaker and hopefully many will have the chance to hear his thoughts about this interesting topic.

18. Product design gala 2013: 26th April

The Product Design Gala is an annual seminar celebrating the hard work done during the year. Final results of the interdisciplinary Product Development Project course are featured to the public. In addition to seminar sessions the audience is welcome to get familiar with the teams and take a closer look at the prototypes. Take your time and enjoy the Gala at Design Factory on Friday, 26 April at 9am-5pm.

Further information.