This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 46/2012

AYY’s international week is celebrated this week. Check out the incredible events of the week at http://internationalweek.ayy.fi/ and participate!

Application for AYY Board is open until Friday, 16 Nov. Apply now and experience the year of your life!

Weekly Newsletter (in English) won’t be published next week because of translator’s holiday.

1. This and next week’s events
2. International week of AYY 12-17 Nov 2012
3. AYY elected the former of the board and the chair for the Representative Council for 2013
4. Application for AYY’s positions of responsibility and volunteer positions is ongoing
5. Participate in AYY’s association training
6. Advance voting of the village elections to begin on Mon, 12 Nov
7. Influenza vaccinations have arrived
8. Töölö sports facilities under renovation from 18 Nov onwards
9. Aalto Predators to begin their operations
10. News from Aalto Career Services
11. ARENA fair at the School of Economics on 14 Nov
12. Microsoft’s Stars tour in Otaniemi on 13 Nov 2012!
13. Apply for Aiesec volunteer abroad programmes and professional international interships!

1. This and next week’s events

Week 46

• Mon, 12 Nov – International week
• Mon, 12 Nov – International week: World Dinner
• Tue, 13 Nov – International week: Café Lingua
• Wed, 14 Nov – International week: Exchange Forum
• Wed, 14 No. – Cännärit 2012
• Thu, 15 Nov – International week: Erkki Tuomioja
• Thu, 15 Nov – Polirytmi’s open jam session at Keltsu
• Thu, 15 Nov – KYL-kuntis party 2012
• Fri, 16 Nov – International week: MEP Tarja Cronberg
• Fri, 16 Nov – Voyage to St. Petersburg
• Fri, 16 Nov – International week: Global Lives – the screening
• Sat, 17 Nov – International week: AYYdventures

Week 47

• Wed, 21 Nov – OtaKaLa’s Karaoke night
• Wed, 21 Nov – Hang-out night
• Wed, 21 Nov – Iikka Kyllonen: Strength to daily life from the Bible

2. International week of AYY 12-17 Nov 2012

The world comes to you, embrace it.

Internationalisation means unexpected friends, surprising experiences, tingling fun and on the other hand awareness, recognition and responsibility. During the international week of AYY Mosaic will take you to a colorful reality of new and exciting thoughts, tastes, languages, ceremonies, experiments, insights and so much more!

More information at internationalweek.ayy.fi or Mosaic’s facebook page.

The programme of the week:

Mon 12 Nov

World Dinner
Explore the tastes of the world and share your own favorites too!
@6pm, Smökki
Event on facebook

Tue 13 Nov

Café Lingua
Open and informal language exchange event.
@4pm, ADD Café
Event on facebook.

Wed 14 Nov

Exchange Forum
Eeva Lyytikäinen speaks on the topic Global competence in work. Also listen to students reflecting upon their exchange experiences.
@ 2pm, Hall L (Otaniemi)
Event on facebook

Thu 15 Nov

Speaker: Minister for Foreign Affairs Erkki Tuomioja
On the topic Global sustainability.
@11.30am, Auditorio, Dipoli
Event on facebook

International Sitsit
A sustainable, eco-friendly, and multicultural sitsit.
@ 6:30pm, Smökki
Event on facebook

Fri 16 Nov

Speaker: MEP Tarja Cronberg
on the topic Future of Europe
@ 12.30am, Hall E (Otaniemi)
Event on facebook

Global Lives – the screening
See ten lives from around the world in five hours. Http://youtu.be/3uFdO8k6IHA.
@6pm, Design Factory
Event on facebook.

Sat 17 Nov

Ayydventures
Well-being adventure in the world’s cultures
@1pm, Design Factory
Event on facebook

More information at internationalweek.ayy.fi!

3. AYY appointed the former of the board and the chair for the Representative Council for 2013

AYY’s Representative Council appointed the former of the board and the chair for the Representative Council for the year 2013 at its meeting on 8 November.

28-year-old Piia Näränen was elected as the former of the board. This year, Näränen has acted as the first vice chair of AYY’s Representative Council and the chair of the Guild of the Degree Programme of Information Networks. In addition, she has coordinated the learning cooperation project of the School of Science (POP: for better learning).

The former of the board makes a proposal for the next year’s board to the Student Union’s Representative Council which will elect the new board at its meeting on Thursday, 29 Nov.

25-year-old student of engineering Martin Aalto was elected as the chair of the Representative Council for the year 2013. Previously, Aalto has acted as the second vice chair of AYY’s Representative Council, study secretary and the minister in the board of the Guild of Mechanical Engineering, as well as in a number of student representative positions in Aalto University administration.

4. Application for AYY’s positions of responsibility and volunteer positions is ongoing

Come and make the student union more like you. For the year 2013, we have tasks in different sections and committees, as well as AYY’s Board. Come and work in duties ranging from cultural events to the reception of new students and from international affairs to communications. A more specific application schedule is available at ayy.fi/stop. At the same address, you can also explore a variety of duties which the student union has to offer.

5. Participate in AYY’s association training

AYY’s traditional association training will be organised on Tuesday, 4 December. Registration is open at https://lomake.ayy.fi/yhdistykset/yhdistyskoulutus_2012/. Please sign up if you operate actively in an association and you are interested in rules, archiving, communications, finances and meeting technique. If you have a new position of responsibility in an association, the training is particularly important to you. If you have any questions or suggestions related to training, you can send e-mail to organisers at jarjestoasiat@ayy.fi.

6. Advance voting of the village elections to begin on Mon, 12 Nov

Would you like to make Teekkari Village an even better place to live? Vote in the village elections! Advance voting will begin on Mon, 12 Oct, and the election day is Thu, 22 Nov, when the Christmas party of the village will be celebrated at Smökki.

Further information at http://kylavaalit.ayy.fi/

7. Influenza vaccinations have arrived

Influenza vaccines for medical risk groups have arrived. If you are entitled for an influenza vaccination, make an appointment for a public health nurse tel. 046 710 1027. If you need additional information about influenza vaccines or risk groups, call 046 710 1027.

8. Töölö sports facilities under renovation from 18 Nov onwards

The renovation of Töölö campus sports facilities has begun. At the moment, work is being done in the extension section of the gym.

The renovation affects UniSport Töölö services as follows:

• Gym training in Töölö is possible until 18 Nov.
• Group training, courses and regular training shifts continue until 2 Dec.
• Töölö facilities are completely closed between 3 Dec 2012-6 Jan 2013.

In connection with the expansion, the individual service room (massage, testing and training programmes) will be placed next to the gym. Individual services will be included in the selection of Töölö facilities in the year 2013.

9. Aalto Predators to begin their operations

Aalto University’s own American football team has been set up and will begin its operations on Wednesday, 14 Nov with the first rehearsals. The goal of the team is to participate in the American football series of higher education institutions in early spring 2013. The team is looking for players from among Aalto members; both women and men are welcome, regardless of one’s age or physical condition.

Rehearsals will be held on Unisport premises at Fabianinkatu at 5.30pm-6.30pm. You should bring indoor sport shoes, sports clothing and a water bottle with you. At first we focus on learning the basics of the game without a helmet or other equipment. You can come and check out the rehearsals even if you have no experience of the sport or sports in general.

Do not hesitate to participate. American football does not leave anyone indifferent! Further information: www.facebook.com/aaltojefu

10. News from Aalto Career Services

Training:

Career workshop – Learn how to tell about your skills and goals

Thu, 22 Nov 2012, 10am-12noon. For Aalto students of engineering.

Come and learn how to present your own skills orally in a short time. It is necessary to know how to market your own knowledge when you meet an employer or other person to whom you should tell about your know-how. Further information and registration instructions at Aalto CareerWeb (https://into.aalto.fi/careerweb).

11. ARENA fair at the School of Economics on 14 Nov

ARENA Career Fair is here! ARENA Career Fair will be held on Wed, 14 November in the Aalto University School of Business main building from 9.30am to 4pm. All the business students at Aalto (including industrial engineering) are welcome! This year, there are over 60 exhibitors participating in the largest annual contact fair organised for business students in Finland. Check out the fair programme and the participating exhibitors on Into and book a time for CV Clinic on CareerWeb.

12. Microsoft’s Stars tour in Otaniemi on 13 Nov 2012!

Microsoft’s Stars tour at Aalto University (Otakaari 1, front of Hall M) on 13 Nov 2012, 10am-4pm. The Stars tour is Windows 8 tour organised by Microsoft, which takes place at universities and polytechnics around Finland.

Come and try out new Windows 8 tablets and get useful tips for studies and leisure time! Further information on the tour: www.microsoft.fi/starat.

13. Apply for Aiesec volunteer abroad programmes and professional international interships!

The best and easiest way to change the world is to do it by yourself! This winter, you will have the opportunity to ‘be the change you want to see’ through IMPACT AFRICA and EXPERIENCE CHINA volunteer programmes. It’s going to be challenging, exciting, and impactful and will change your life forever. The deadline for applications is 15 NOVEMBER.

If you have ever dreamed of international working experience, you can achieve this through EXPERT programme in BRAZIL. There are several internships available at the top companies in Brazil in the fields of International Business, Marketing, Finance, Computer Science and Electrical Engineering! Don’t miss your chance! The deadline for applications is 25 NOVEMBER.

Wanna hear more: INFO EVENING will be held at 6pm on Wednesday, 14 Nov, at KY Building, 3rd floor. For programme details and application, please go to www.aiesec.fi, or contact Dung Vu – Exchange Coordinator at dung.vu@aiesec.net.

 

http://internationalweek.ayy.fi/

THIS IS AYY’S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 45/2012

On this week, you should consider whether it would be fun to participate in AYY’s operations in 2013. Further information is available at ayy.fi/stop. In addition, the eventful Teekkarius 140 anniversary week will culminate with Teekkarius 140 celebration this Saturday!

In this week’s newsletter

1. This week’s events
2. Teekkarius 140 anniversary week 31 Oct-11 Nov 2012!
3. Application for AYY’s positions of responsibility and volunteer positions is ongoing
4. Participate in AYY’s association training
5. Voyage to St. Petersburg
6. ESN Aalto Lapland Trip: Info Session 18:00 Wed 7/11 at Design Factory
7. Coffee Break with AaltoAlumni – meet the representatives of alumni relations!
8. Career services news
9. Microsoft’s Stars tour in Otaniemi on 13 Nov 2012!

1. THIS WEEK’S EVENTS

• Mon, 5 Nov – Radio amateur course 2012
• Tue, 6 Nov – Poli’s Appro
• Tue, 6 Nov, Wed, 7 Nov, Fri, 9 Nov – Actor casting of Teekkarispex
• Tue, 6 Nov – PELMU’s Smökrök Battle of the Bands 2012
• Wed, 7 Nov – Liisi Jokiranta: Mercy and its effects
• Wed, 7 Nov – Dominante’s autumn concert
• Sat, 10 Nov – Teekkarius 140 celebration
• Sun, 11 Nov – Teekkarius 140 breakfast
• Sun, 11 Nov – Spexet Robin Hood

2. TEEKKARIUS 140 ANNIVERSARY WEEK 31 Oct-11 Nov 2012!

Teekkarius 140 anniversary week offers everything from a song contest to appro and from sitsit to herring breakfast! Check out the great events and participate in all of them if you like! More information is available at www.teekkarius140.fi.

• 6 Nov, 4pm: Poli’s Appro @ Helsinki
• 7 Nov, 6pm: Festive sitsit for freshmen @ Smökki
• 8 Nov, 7pm: Club night @ Smökki
• 10 Nov, 5.30pm: Teekkarius 140 main party
• 11 Nov, 12noon: Teekkari herring breakfast

3. APPLICATION FOR AYY’S POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND VOLUNTEER POSITIONS IS ONGOING

Come and make the student union more like you. For the year 2013, we have tasks in different sections and committees, as well as AYY’s Board. Come and work in duties ranging from cultural events to the reception of new students and from international affairs to communications. A more specific application schedule is available at ayy.fi/stop. At the same address, you can also explore a variety of duties which the student union has to offer.

4. PARTICIPATE IN AYY’S ASSOCIATION TRAINING

AYY’s traditional association training will be organised on Tuesday, 4 December. Registration is open at https://lomake.ayy.fi/yhdistykset/yhdistyskoulutus_2012/. Please sign up if you operate actively in an association and you are interested in rules, archiving, communications, finances and meeting technique. If you have a new position of responsibility in an association, the training is particularly important to you. If you have any questions or suggestions related to training, you can send e-mail to organisers at jarjestoasiat@ayy.fi.

5. VOYAGE TO ST. PETERSBURG

Voyage will organise a group trip to St. Petersburg, where you have the opportunity to see this wonderful city for just 200 euros. This is a visa-free journey and includes a ferry journey with

St. Peter Line Princess Maria and a 3-star hotel accommodation! In addition, the price includes several guided tours, such as the world-famous Hermitage Museum and Pub Crawl!

• When: 16 Nov-20 Nov
• What: Ferry journey to St. Petersburg, two-day accommodation, several guided tours
• Price: EUR 200
• Further information on the facebook event

6. ESN AALTO LAPLAND TRIP: INFO SESSION 18:00 WED 7/11 AT DESIGN FACTORY

If you have never been to Lapland, you have never been to Finland! So take this chance traveling with your super fun fellows to Santa Claus’ hometown and may you see the legendary Northern Light!

But first, come to our Info Session to learn more about the awesome trip. We and Aikamatkat (the trip organiser) will be waiting at: 18:00 Wednesday 7th Nov, Studio, Design Factory, Betonimiehenkuja 5, 02150 Espoo.

Welcome everyone! ESN Aalto

7. COFFEE BREAK WITH AALTOALUMNI – MEET THE REPRESENTATIVES OF ALUMNI RELATIONS!

Come and meet Aalto’s alumni relations and recently graduated students over coffee. The event is informal and you can show up when you feel like it. You can get to know alumni relations activities and mingle with the alumni. You can talk about mishaps in the working life or the role of alumni relations after graduation. If you do not know yet what the word alumni means, you can find it out over coffee.

• Time: 6 Nov, 1.30 pm-2.15pm
• Location: Front of Melli Hall, Otakaari 1

Did you know that you can join AlumniNET network already when you graduate as a bachelor (alumninet.aalto.fi).

Welcome! Aalto University Alumni Relations

8. CAREER SERVICES NEWS

Making a Master’s thesis for a company

20 Nov 2012, 2.45pm-4.30pm

There is a wide range of practices to make a Master’s thesis, different administrative and legal aspects, as well as a variety of funding opportunities. Come and hear about different options and pick up ideas for your own Master’s thesis. Further information and registration at Aalto CareerWeb (https://into.aalto.fi/careerweb). Training will be held in Finnish.

9. MICROSOFT’S STARS TOUR IN OTANIEMI ON 13 NOV 2012!

Microsoft’s Stars tour at Aalto University (Otakaari 1, front of Hall M) on 13 Nov 2012, 10am-4pm. The Stars tour is Windows 8 tour organised by Microsoft, which takes place at universities and polytechnics around Finland.

Come and try out new Windows 8 tablets and get useful tips for studies and leisure time! Further information on the tour: www.microsoft.fi/starat.

 

This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 44/2012

Do you participate in student exchange in the spring? Apply for AYY’s exchange scholarship by 31 Oct.

1. This week’s events
2. Apply for AYY’s exchange scholarship by 31 Oct
3. Teekkarius 140 anniversary week on 31 Oct-11 Nov 2012!
4. International week of AYY on 12-17 Nov 2012
5. Looking into next year and more comfortable living in Teekkari Village!
6. News from Aalto Career Services
7. Apply for MoA’13
8. Coffee Break with AaltoAlumni  – meet the representatives of alumni relations!
9. TEK is looking for student representatives for its committees
10. Apply for AIESEC Volunteer Abroad Programs and Professional International Internships!
11. ARENA fair at the School of Economics on 14 Nov
12. Stories of the Round Tower on 31 Oct @ Aate
13. Song contest sitsit on 1 Nov @ Smökki and teekkari song contest
14. Wanha Poli ball on 3 Nov @ Wanha Poli
15. Poli’s Appro
16. Voyage to St. Petersburg
17. Drinkathlon on Sunday, 4 Nov
18. Japani-themed events at Caisa
19. Come to Ristin kilta guild’s sauna night

 

1. This week’s events

Mon, 29 Nov – Teekkari sailors’ info night /blog/events/teekkaripurjehtijoiden-infoilta-3/

Tue, 30 Oct – Course on sharpening and noise reduction /blog/events/teravointi-ja-kohinanpoisto-kurssi/

Tue, 30 Oct – Café Lingua /blog/events/cafe-lingua-4/

Tue, 30 Oct – Teekkarispex’s band jamming /blog/events/teekkarispeksin-bandijamit/

Wed, 31 Oct – Teekkarispex’s band jamming /blog/events/teekkarispeksin-bandijamit-2/

Wed, 31 Oct – Olli Toivonen: As a believer in the middle of difficulties  /blog/events/olli-toivonen-uskovana-vaikeuksien-keskella/

Wed, 31 Oct – Cocktail sitsit /blog/events/18233-2/

Thu, 1 Nov – TalentIT fair 2012 /blog/events/talentit-messut-2012/

Sat, 3 Nov – Teekkarispex’s dance audition /blog/events/teekkarispeksin-tanssikoe-2/

Sat, 3 Nov – Teekkarius 140 anniversary week /blog/events/teekkarius-140-juhlaviikko/

Sun, 4 Nov – ABP & POJU presents: Drinkathlon /blog/events/abp-poju-presents-drinkathlon/

 

2. Apply for AYY’s exchange scholarship by 31 Oct

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 2012 are as follows: Exchange scholarship max. €800, Community scholarship approx. €500, Study scholarship approx. €500

In the autumn of 2012, the application period is 8am, 1 Oct 2012– 11.59pm, 31 Oct. Only exchange scholarships are granted in the autumn.

Scholarship application form: https://lomake.ayy.fi/koulutuspolitiikka/ayy-scholarship-applications-october-2012/

Further Information: Board Member Eetu Pursiainen (eetu.pursiainen(at)ayy.fi)

 

3. Teekkarius 140 anniversary week on 31 Oct-11 Nov 2012!

Teekkarius 140 anniversary week offers everything from a song contest to appro and from sitsit to herring breakfast! Check out the great events and participate in all of them if you like! More information is available at www.teekkarius140.fi.

 

31 Oct, 6pm: Stories of the Round Tower @ Aate

1 Nov, 6pm: Song contest sitsit @ Smökki

3 Nov, 8pm: Wanha Poli ball @ Wanha poli

5 Nov, 6pm: Teekkari song sauna @ Rantsu

6 Nov, 4pm: Poli’s Appro @ Helsinki

7 Nov, 6pm: Festive sitsit for freshmen @  Smökki

8 Nov, 7pm: Club night @ Smökki

10 Nov, 5.30pm: Teekkarius 140 main party

11 Nov, 12noon: Teekkari herring breakfast

 

4. International week of AYY 12-17 Nov 2012

The world comes to you, embrace it.

 

Internationalisation means unexpected friends, surprising experiences, tingling fun and on the other hand awareness, recognition and responsibility. During the international week of AYY Mosaic will take you to a colorful reality of new and exciting thoughts, tastes, languages, ceremonies, experiments, insights and so much more!

 

More information at http://internationalweek.ayy.fi or Mosaic’s facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mosaic/339791316059416.

 

The programme of the week:

 

Mon 12 Nov

World Dinner

Explore the tastes of the world and share your own favorites too!

@6pm, Smökki

on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/395785453823643/

Tue 13 Nov

Café Lingua

Open and informal language exchange event.

@4pm, ADD Café

on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/537613299597675/

 

Wed 14 Nov

Exchange Forum

Leena Plym-Rissanen speaks on the topic Global competence in work. Also listen to students reflecting upon their exchange experiences.

@ 2pm, Hall L (Otaniemi)

on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/494927267191999/

 

Thu 15 Nov

Speaker: Minister for foreign affairs Erkki Tuomioja

On the topic Global sustainability.

@11:30am, Auditorio, Dipoli

on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/214910428640366/

 

International Sitsit

A sustainable, eco-friendly, and multicultural sitsit.

@ 6.30pm, Smökki

on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/439602129409814/

 

Fri 16 Nov

Speaker: MEP Tarja Cronberg

on the topic Future of Europe

@ 12.30pm, Hall E (Otaniemi)

on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/280684618715640/

 

Global Lives – the screening

See ten lives from around the world in five hours. Http://youtu.be/3uFdO8k6IHA.

@6pm, Design Factory

on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/293502574098190/

 

Sat 17 Nov

Ayydventures

Well-being adventure in the world’s cultures

@13.00, Design Factory

on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/114023392088980/

 

More information at http://internationalweek.ayy.fi!

 

5. Looking into next year and more comfortable living in Teekkari Village!

Would you like to make Teekkari Village an even better place to live? Now you have the opportunity: run as a candidate in the village elections and get your friends to participate as well! This year, nine resident members of the Village Senate are elected through a direct personal election, but you can naturally implement the advertisement campaign together. You can run as a candidate at Otaniemi Service Point from Mon, 22 Oct, onwards. The candidate form, the election declaration and other instructions are available at http://kylavaalit.ayy.fi.

 

Advance voting will begin on Mon, 12 Oct, and the election day is Thu, 22 Nov, when the Christmas party of the village will be celebrated at Smökki.

 

The Village Senate is the resident committee of Teekkari Village, which purpose is to improve the comfort of living. The most visible events of the year are May Day declaration from the roof of Smökki, Flower Day message to the eastern harbour city and the organising of the Christmas party of the village in connection with the elections. In the previous years, the Village Senate has also organised the collection of junk cars and deserted bikes. In 2012, the 60-year-old Village was celebrated with sitsit, children’s Saturday and the Flower party. The Village Senate also organised a clothing donation box of UFF next to OK20 in Otaniemi.

 

By the way, the position of the Village Chief, the chairperson of the Village Senate of 2013, will be filled through AYY’s volunteer recruitment, so those who are interested should keep their eyes and ears open later in the autumn!

 

6. News from Aalto Career Services

Events:

 

Join the TalentIT Career Fair on 1st November and participate in the auditorium presentations!

Zoom into the future – The latest news from the field of ICT at the Dipoli auditorium!

Find the detailed information and registration instructions from:

https://into.aalto.fi/display/encareer/Auditorium+presentations

Education:

 

CV Workshop

Tue, 6 Nov 2012, from 2pm to 4pm at Aalto University Career Service’s office, Otakaari 7 B, 3rd floor.  For Aalto students of technology. What does your CV tell about your knowledge and skills? How do the others interpret your CV? Come and join this workshop by sending your best possible CV latest on Sunday 4.11.2012 to aila.saloranta@aalto.fi. Only 10 places available.

 

7. Apply for MoA’13

Is your thesis / diploma work larger than life?

Is the topic and content of your thesis interesting but dull when in a file?

How could you be able to make everyone believe that you’ve done a scientific finding that will change the world?

How could you be able to show it to mankind?

 

Masters of Aalto – MoA among friends – will consist of an exhibition and a stage where thesis and diploma works from all the fields of Aalto University will be displayed and shown. Aalto Uni’s year show presents studies and research, May 8-26th 2013 in downtown Helsinki.

 

By taking part in MoA you will have the opportunity to expand your network, you will get help to display and visualise your work, get the attention of a wide audience for your work, get an opportunity to show society what you have become and have a chance of a lifetime to have an exhibition participation on your CV.

 

Sign up and explore the possibilities that MoA’13 offers you!

 

Apply now – the application period is open 22 Oct -4 Nov, extended application time for BIZ,CHEM,ENG, ELEC, SCI until 13 January 2013 !

 

For more information see http://moa.aalto.fi/2012/en/moa13/, or contact producer katri.winqvist@aalto.fi

 

8. Coffee Break with AaltoAlumni  – meet the representatives of alumni relations!

Come and meet Aalto’s alumni relations and recently graduated students over coffee. The event is informal and you can show up when you feel like it. You can get to know alumni relations activities and mingle with the alumni. You can talk about mishaps in the working life or the role of alumni relations after graduation. If you do not know yet what the word alumni means, you can find it out over coffee.

Time: 6 Nov, 1.30 pm-2.15pm

Location: Front of Melli Hall, Otakaari 1

Did you know that you can join AlumniNET network already when you graduate as a bachelor (alumninet.aalto.fi).

 

9. TEK is looking for active student representatives for its committees

TEK’s teekkari committee has opened the call for student representatives for TEK’s committees. You can also apply for the position of a student representative and one’s vice member in TEK Board.

 

Applications should be submitted either electronically or as paper versions to TEK’s teekkari delegate no later than 31 Oct 2012.

 

So join the activities of your trade union!

 

Further information on the application: http://teekkari.fi/fi/node/127

 

Inquiries and applications:

Teekkari Delegate

Juuso Kuusinen

Ratavartijankatu 2, 00520 Helsinki

juuso.kuusinen@tek.fi

+358 50 340 9645

 

10. Apply for AIESEC Volunteer Abroad Programs and Professional International Internships!

This winter AIESEC Aalto is offering Aalto students various opportunities to gain international and professional experience! For Globe Program (volunteer), we have several meaningful social projects in China, Ghana, Kenya or Uganda through which you can contribute to the community development. For Expert Programme (professional), there are several internship positions at the top companies in Brazil in the fields of International Business, Marketing, Finance, Information Technology and Electrical Engineering! For more information please go to http://aiesec.fi/international-internships?lc=mc, or http://facebook.com/AIESECinAalto, or contact Dung Vu – Exchange Coordinator at dung.vu@aiesec.net

 

11. ARENA fair at the School of Economics on 14 Nov

BIZ and Industrial Engineering students: now it is time to start preparing for the ARENA Career Fair! The ARENA fair is organized on Wednesday, 14 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. Signing up for CV Clinic and speed interviews begins on Monday, 29 October, at 12noon; instructions for signing up as well as the job adverts for speed interviews can be found on CareerWeb. The program of the employer presentations as well as participating employers can have been published on ARENA website on Into https://into.aalto.fi/display/encareer/ARENA+Career+Fair. See you at the fair!

 

12. Stories of the Round Tower on 31 Oct @ Aate

You can get a head start to Teekkarius 140 anniversary week by immersing in the depths of teekkari culture!

 

Former actors from different decades tell about highlights and mishaps that have occurred over the years with the theme Freshmen and Song and Sitsi Culture.

 

You can follow the stories via live stream (http://aatemedia.fi/live/) on your couch or show up at Culture Arena Aate (JMT 1 A, basement) from 6pm onwards on 31 October!

 

13. Song contest sitsit 1 Nov @ Smökki and teekkari song contest

Song contest sitsit are organised at Smökki at 6pm on 1 Nov, where everyone who is interested in sitsi and song culture in Otaniemi are welcome! We also present songs that participated in the teekkari song contest this year and find out the winners!

 

So join the colourful crowd of engineering students!

Please register by 31 Oct at: https://lomake.ayy.fi/teekkarijaosto/laulukilpailusitsit-2012/

 

Do you want to have your name in history as a great song writer?

Instructions for the teekkari song contest:

http://teekkarius140.fi/event/laulukilpalusitsit/

 

14. Wanha Poli ball 3 Nov @ Wanha Poli

In the good old times, engineering students organised balls in their own student union house, featuring an orchestra, dancing, celebrations and happy party-goers. The venue was the beautiful Jugend Hall of Wanha Poli. In the honour of the 140^th anniversary of engineering students, the breath of old times fills Jugend Hall again, when it hosts the traditional Wanha Poli ball. So take your dancing shoes and get carried away by nostalgia!

Tickets are sold at Alvari lobby on 30 Oct-1 Nov, 12noon-2pm, and at the entrance if there are tickets left.

You can also sign up at: https://lomake.ayy.fi/teekkarijaosto/wanhan-polin-tanssiaiset/

Further information: http://teekkarius140.fi and facebook http://www.facebook.com/events/206869466111446

 

15. Poli’s Appro

On Tuesday, 6 Nov, on the anniversary week of Teekkarius140, the eastern coastal city will explode when the first teekkari-led appro will be organised. The aim is to tour bars in Helsinki in the environment of Vanha Poli in the footsteps of the historical technology student spirit. A participant’s goal is to collect drink stamps in the bars visited during the night. The final performance level is determined by the number of collected stamps. There are a total of three levels in appro: Schnapps, Jug and Barrel.

 

The starting point is LeBonk (Yrjönkatu 24, Helsinki) at the hour marked in the ticket. The after party is held in Fredan Tivoli (Fredrikinkatu 51, Helsinki) from 9pm onwards. The midnight show includes ManMan, for example.

 

Advance sales of ticket packages to associations takes place between 16-17 Oct through the form lomake.ayy.fi/teekkarijaosto

 

**Tickets**

 

€8 in advance, €5 at the entrance. NB! Only admission to Fredan Tivoli! Tickets do not include the cloakroom fee

 

Ticket sales at Alvari Square from 22 Oct onwards, 22–26 Oct and 29 Oct–2 Nov and 5–6 Nov, 10am–2pm

 

www.teekkarius140.fi

 

The event is open to all who are interested in the technology students’ party. Age limit 18.

 

16. Voyage to St. Petersburg

Voyage will organise a group trip to St. Petersburg, where you have the opportunity to see this wonderful city for just 200 euros. This is a visa-free journey and includes a ferry journey with

St. Peter Line Princess Maria and a 3-star hotel accommodation! In addition, the price includes several guided tours, such as the world-famous Hermitage Museum and Pub Crawl!

When: 16 Nov-20 Nov

What: Ferry journey to St. Petersburg, two-day accommodation, several guided tours

Price: EUR 200

https://www.facebook.com/events/108249015997651/

 

17. Drinkathlon on Sunday, 4 Nov

Aalto Beer Pong and POJU will organise the greatest drinking game event on Sunday, 4 Nov. Whether you are interested in Beer Pong, Flunkyball, Flipcup or some other drinking game, you can certainly play it here! Tournament registration is already open at http://tinyurl.com/Drinkathlon.

Further information on the event on Facebook. Https://www.facebook.com/events/268072529961857

 

18. Japani-themed events at Caisa

Japan Meets Finland – Exhibition

Fri 19 Oct 2012 – Thu 20 Dec 2012, Free entrance

http://www.caisa.fi/EnrolmentClient/info.aspx?Key=AFFFB6E4E6F52270F7411D4A78E68827

Today’s Topic! Japanese Minimalist Aesthetics

Wed 31 Oct 2012, 5pm, Free entrance

http://www.caisa.fi/EnrolmentClient/info.aspx?Key=0851DDEEF7B566C3F1AA460B2FF64726

Kamome Diner

Thu 1 Nov 2012, 7pm, Free entrance

http://www.caisa.fi/EnrolmentClient/info.aspx?Key=1B9C4B5F4CC42A6AA4819CE193238CAB

Welcome!

 

19. Come to Ristin kilta guild’s sauna night

Our transport leaves from Otaniemi at 4.30pm on 13 Nov. Come and relax, enjoy snacks, go to sauna and practice devotion together with other believers. Our ride back leaves at 10pm. The night is free for you so don’t miss it. Please sign up by 29 Oct at tiedottaja@ristinkilta.fi.

This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 43/2012

On Friday, 26 Oct, AYY will organise for its members Aalto Thinks forum in Otaniemi with the topic ”the future role of entrepreneurship and start-ups in Finland. A panel of experts will discuss the topic and you have the opportunity to present your own questions to the panel! Come and hear what the future will bring to entrepreneurs and make sure that perspectives that interest you will be addressed! NB: the event will be held in English. /blog/events/aalto-thinks-12012/

1. This week’s events
2. Remember to vote in the municipal elections!
3. International week of AYY on 12-17 Nov 2012
4. Wanted: the international deed of the year 2012!
5. Looking into next year and more comfortable living in Teekkari Village!
6. AATE: Video workshop vol 2: broadcasting multi-camera live show
7. The five-year wait is over – Teknologföreningen’s festive spex 2012 – Robin Hood
8. Apply for HOAS delegation
9. Voyage to St. Petersburg
10. Voyage’s ride to Christmas cruise
11. Poli’s Appro
12. Teekkari song contest 2012
13. Drinkathlon on Sunday, 4 Nov
14. Cocktail sitsit on Wednesday, 31 Oct
15. Build and realize MoA’13 – Masters of Aalto with us!
16. Welcome to bachlelor drinks offered by Alumni Relations at Restaurant Kämppi on 25 Oct
17. News from Aalto Career Services
18. Study psychologists’ workshops for students
19. Nominate candidates for Women and Technology prize by 31 Oct 2012

1. This week’s events

• Wed, 24 Oct – Game night
• Fri, 26 Oct – Aalto Thinks 1/2012
• Fri, 26 Oct – Brothel
• Sat, 27 Oct – AYY and ADS: Debate training for hallopeds
• Sat, 27 Oct – Beach Party

2. Remember to vote in the municipal elections!

International students can also vote in the municipal elections, if they are EU/EEA citizens and have registered as permanent residents to a Finnish municipality no later than 7 Sept 2012 or if they are of any other nationalities and have lived in Finland for at least two years. Further information.

Municipal elections will be organised on 28 Oct 2012 in all Finnish municipalities. You can also vote in advance in post offices and libraries between 17-23 Oct 2012. You will only need an identity card. In the municipal elections, the municipal council is elected, which decides on the services and zoning of the municipality, among other things.

3. International week of AYY on 12-17 Nov 2012

The world comes to you, embrace it.

Internationalisation means unexpected friends, surprising experiences, tingling fun and on the other hand awareness, recognition and responsibility. During the international week of AYY Mosaic will take you to a colorful reality of new and exciting thoughts, tastes, languages, ceremonies, experiments, insights and so much more!

More information at internationalweek.ayy.fi or Mosaic’s facebook page.

The programme of the week:

Mon 12 Nov

World Dinner
Explore the tastes of the world and share your own favorites too!
@6pm, Smökki
Event on facebook

Tue 13 Nov

Café Lingua
Open and informal language exchange event.
@4pm, ADD Café
Event on facebook.

Wed 14 Nov

Exchange Forum
Leena Plym-Rissanen speaks on the topic Global competence in work. Also listen to students reflecting upon their exchange experiences.
@ 2pm, Hall L (Otaniemi)
Event on facebook

Thu 15 Nov

Speaker: Minister for Foreign Affairs Erkki Tuomioja
On the topic Global sustainability.
@11.30am, Auditorio, Dipoli
Event on facebook

International Sitsit
A sustainable, eco-friendly, and multicultural sitsit.
@ 6:30pm, Smökki
Event on facebook

Fri 16 Nov

Speaker: MEP Tarja Cronberg
on the topic Future of Europe
@ 12.30am, Hall E (Otaniemi)
Event on facebook

Global Lives – the screening
See ten lives from around the world in five hours. Http://youtu.be/3uFdO8k6IHA.
@6pm, Design Factory
Event on facebook.

Sat 17 Nov

Ayydventures
Well-being adventure in the world’s cultures
@1pm, Design Factory
Event on facebook

More information at internationalweek.ayy.fi!

4. Wanted: the international deed of the year 2012!

The time has come to reward the international deed of the year. Has a professor of yours, a student association or someone else done something special to make Aalto more international? Does someone you know deserve recognition for a brilliant idea or for a great effort to help international students? If yes, propose their deed for the International Deed of the Year-award!

The price can be awarded to any person, group or organization within Aalto who has made Aalto more international or a better place for international students or Finnish students looking for international experiences. The deed should have taken place in 2012 or in late 2011.

Please send your proposal to international@ayy.fi by 25 October 2012. Please include a justification why this deed should be selected to win the award.

The prize will be awarded during the international week (12-18 November).

5. Looking into next year and more comfortable living in Teekkari Village!

Would you like to make Teekkari Village an even better place to live? Now you have the opportunity: run as a candidate in the village elections and get your friends to participate as well! This year, nine resident members of the Village Senate are elected through a direct personal election, but you can naturally implement the advertisement campaign together. You can run as a candidate at Otaniemi Service Point from Mon, 22 Oct, onwards. The candidate form, the election declaration and other instructions are available at http://kylavaalit.ayy.fi.

Advance voting will begin on Mon, 12 Oct, and the election day is Thu, 22 Nov, when the Christmas party of the village will be celebrated at Smökki.

The Village Senate is the resident committee of Teekkari Village, which purpose is to improve the comfort of living. The most visible events of the year are May Day declaration from the roof of Smökki, Flower Day message to the eastern harbour city and the organising of the Christmas party of the village in connection with the elections. In the previous years, the Village Senate has also organised the collection of junk cars and deserted bikes. In 2012, the 60-year-old Village was celebrated with sitsit, children’s Saturday and the Flower party. The Village Senate also organised a clothing donation box of UFF next to OK20 in Otaniemi.

By the way, the position of the Village Chief, the chairperson of the Village Senate of 2013, will be filled through AYY’s volunteer recruitment, so those who are interested should keep their eyes and ears open later in the autumn!

6. AATE: Video workshop vol 2: broadcasting multi-camera live show

Have you ever wanted to make your own TV show? In this workshop we will go through the basics of live video broadcast production. We will also produce a live show together with the Teekkari Section of AYY!

The course will cover the basics of the following themes:

• working as a camera operator (cameraman)
• working as a multi camera director
• how to set up a studio for multi camera live show
• the basics of live broadcast sound engineering

The course is held in AATE studio, Jämeräntaival 1 A, basement floor.

SCHEDULE

• First session on Tue, 23 October 5pm: principles of multi-camera work (video mixing, directing, operating the camera)
• Second session on Thu, 25 October 5pm: we begin to build the live setup (lights, sound, intercom system, cameras etc). Also training included.
• Third session on Tue, 30 October 5pm: building & training continues
• Fourth session (live show) on Wed, 31 October 4pm

No previous skills needed. You can also participate single sessions (if you can’t make all of them). Welcome!

Info: vesa.rajala@ayy.fi / 050 520 9425

Event on Facebook

7. The five-year wait is over – Teknologföreningens’ festive spex 2012 – Robin Hood

After five years of waiting, it is again the time! On 13 Oct, Linnanmäki Peacock Theatre is transformed into Sherwood Forest for the premiere of Robin Hood, the spex 2012 of Teknologföreningen. This is the 9th spex of Teknologföreningen in the honour of its 140th anniversary. The first spex was organised in 1948 and in later years it has become a festive tradition every five years. After the premiere, we have a performance in Vaasa, after which we will conquer Sweden by visiting Stockholm and Gothenburg. When we return to Finland, two dazzling performances will wait for us in Helsinki.

See you at the performances!

Tickets can be bought at www.spexet.fi

8. Apply for HOAS delegation

Are you interested in having effect on the students’ housing issues?

In accordance with the rules of Foundation for Student Housing in the Helsinki Region (HOAS), AYY has the right to appoint its own representatives to certain organs. AYY has the right to appoint nine (9) members to HOAS delegation for two calendar years at a time. This autumn, based on the resignation regulations of the foundation rules, AYY Board will appoint five (5) members to the delegation for the period 2013-2014.

The duties of HOAS delegation include confirming the financial statement, budget and the action programme of the foundation. The actual delegation meetings include the spring meeting in May and the autumn meeting in November. If you are interested in the representation duties in the delegation, apply for the position by filling out the application form at https://lomake.ayy.fi/hallinto/hoas/ 29 Oct 2012, by 4pm.

9. Voyage to St. Petersburg

Voyage will organise a group trip to St. Petersburg, where you have the opportunity to see this wonderful city for just 200 euros. This is a visa-free journey and includes a ferry journey with

St. Peter Line Princess Maria and a 3-star hotel accommodation! In addition, the price includes several guided tours, such as the world-famous Hermitage Museum and Pub Crawl!

• When: 16 Nov-20 Nov
• What: Ferry journey to St. Petersburg, two-day accommodation, several guided tours
• Price: EUR 200

Further information on the facebook event.

10. Voyage’s ride to Christmas cruise

Voyage will organise a trip to the absolutely best student cruise of the year, the Christmas cruise of natural scientists! The journey begins with transport from Kamppi/Otaniemi to Turku from where we will board Silja Europa ferry. There will be about 2,600 other students, so we can guarantee a great atmosphere! If you have previously attended the Christmas cruise, you know that this opportunity should not be missed. Others should know that you will certainly not be disappointed!

Further information on Facebook.

11. Poli’s Appro

On Tuesday, 6 Nov, on the anniversary week of Teekkarius140, the eastern coastal city will explode when the first teekkari-led appro will be organised. The aim is to tour bars in Helsinki in the environment of Vanha Poli in the footsteps of the historical technology student spirit. A participant’s goal is to collect drink stamps in the bars visited during the night. The final performance level is determined by the number of collected stamps. There are a total of three levels in appro: Schnapps, Jug and Barrel.

The starting point is LeBonk (Yrjönkatu 24, Helsinki) at the hour marked in the ticket. The after party is held in Fredan Tivoli (Fredrikinkatu 51, Helsinki) from 9pm onwards. The midnight show includes ManMan, for example.

**Tickets**

• €8 in advance, €5 at the entrance. NB! Only admission to Fredan Tivoli! Tickets do not include the cloakroom fee
• Ticket sales at Alvari Square from 22 Oct onwards, 22–26 Oct and 29 Oct–2 Nov and 5–6 Nov, 10am–2pm

www.teekkarius140.fi

The event is open to all who are interested in the technology students’ party. Age limit 18.

12. Teekkari song contest 2012

Teekkari song contest is here again, bigger and better than ever. We invite all AYY members to participate in the teekkari song contest of the 140th anniversary and compete for whose pen is the sharpest and who has the best lyrics? All songs which participate in the contest can be perfomed at the song contest sitsit at Smökki on 1 Nov 2012, and all members are welcome to listen to the songs with the judges.

Link to the event.

There are two categories in the contest. You can participate with songs written alone or in a group after 4 Nov 2011:

1. Completely new songs which have not been performed previously (directional and a completely optional theme is history and 140 years of teekkari spirit)
2. Songs written this year, already performed at sitsit or other singing events

In addition to fame and glory, the winners in both categories get their song added to the song booklet of Teekkarius 140 celebration (and the song will be performed in the party). In addition, the winners will also receive a special prize of the anniversary year! Please incldue your name (or names if several writers), contact information, the category, and naturally the name, melody and lyrics of the song. Grab a pen and create teekkari traditions!

13. Drinkathlon on Sunday, 4 Nov

Aalto Beer Pong and POJU will organise the greatest drinking game event on Sunday, 4 Nov. Whether you are interested in Beer Pong, Flunkyball, Flipcup or some other drinking game, you can certainly play it here! Tournament registration is already open at http://tinyurl.com/Drinkathlon.

Further information on the event on Facebook.

14. Cocktail sitsit on Wednesday, 31 Oct

Aalto Cocktail will organise slightly better sitsit at OK20 on Wednesday, 31 Oct. Instead of traditional drinks, the event offers cocktails for each course. There are only 50 seats to the event so act fast!

Further information on the facebook event.

15. Build and realize MoA’13 – Masters of Aalto with us!

MoA – Masters of Aalto consists of an exhibition and a stage showcasing the expertise and teachings of Aalto University.

The dates for MoA’13 are 8 May-26 May 2013, the venue is yet to be published.

We are looking for happy, inspiring, open-minded and cooperative exhibition architects (3 people), production trainees (2 people), marketing trainees, social media wizards and exhibition guides to join our team.

The work of the MoA exhibition architects will start already within this year therefore we would like to receive the applications by 1 November 2012. Please send your application to tarja.peltoniemi@aalto.fi

More information and answers to possible questions is available here and by mail: katri.winqvist@aalto.fi or tarja.peltoniemi@aalto.fi.

16. Welcome to bachelor drinks provided by Alumni Relations at restaurant Kämppi on 25 Oct

Congratulations on completing your Bachelor’s degree at Aalto University!

Alumni relations welcome you to Hotel Kämppi to celebrate your accomplishment with sparkling wine and good company. The Bachelor’s degree is an important step towards the Master’s degree and working life. We at Aalto University Alumni Relations are proud of your accomplishment and invite you to celebrate with us. All students who have completed their Bachelor’s degree during the year of 2012 are welcome to the event. The event is free of charge but requires registration, as places are limited. Please sign up no later than 23 Oct here.

• Time: Thursday, 25 Oct 2012, 5pm
• Location: Crystal Bar and Members Lounge on the 2nd floor of Kämppi (Pohjoisesplanadi 29, 00100 Helsinki).
• Dress code: Smart casual

17. News from Aalto Career Services

TalentIT Career Fair, 1 November, 11am-5pm in Dipoli (Otakaari 24, Espoo)

Meet over 60 ICT sector employers, get CV guidance and hear top professionals’ presentations at the auditorium. Visit the fair and take a step towards the career of your dreams!

Detailed information.

Otaniemi Forum on November 1st

Welcome to Otaniemi Forum on 1 November from 5pm to 9pm at Aalto Design Factory! The event offers a networking opportunity for the young and the young-minded internationally orientated business, technology and design enthusiasts. Otaniemi Forum is all about discussions, new ideas and networks. Check out the program and registration details at www.otaniemiforum.com.

18. Study psychologists’ workshops for students

Stress management workshops

The workshop will be organised on Otaniemi and Arabia campuses. Otaniemi Campus workshop will be held at Innopoli 2 (Tekniikantie 14) on Thursdays, 10am-12noon on 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov and 29 Nov. Arabia Campus workshop will be held on Wednesdays, 10am-12noon, 7 Nov-28 Nov, Hämeentie 135, class room 5022.

Map and compass for time management

The workshop will be organised on Otaniemi and Arabia campuses. Otaniemi Campus workshop will be held at Innopoli 2 on Mondays on 29 Oct and 5 Nov, 2pm-4pm. Arabia Campus workshop will be held on Mondays on 12 Nov and 19 Nov, 2pm-4pm, Hämeentie 135, class room 857.

Improving study skills workshop

The workshop will be held on Otaniemi Campus on Wednesdays, 10am-12noon, 7 Nov-28 Nov, Innopoli 2 (Tekniikantie 14).

Further information on all workshops is available on study psychologists’ site at Into.

The workshops are free of charge for students and held in Finnish.

19. Nominate candidates for Women and Technology prize by 31 Oct 2012

The Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering will distribute the Women and Technology Prize from the Marja-Terttu Tanttinen fund. You can suggest as a candidate a planned or executed project or an idea that promotes girls’ and women’s interest to study mathematical and natural sciences and to apply to be a student of technology. A person or a group that wishes to win the prize may also nominate themselves.

Student guilds of the Aalto University Schools of technology are also encouraged to present ideas that would support girls’ studies in mathematical and natural sciences in primary, secondary and upper secondary school. The suggestion may, for instance, include activities in schools lead by students of technology or some other campaign or project proposal that promotes girls’ enthusiasm to study. The projects can either be executed by the school alone or in cooperation with students of technology and the Aalto University. You can also suggest something that has not been thought of before!

The purpose of the prize is to promote women’s studies in the field of technology. The decision on the prize winner will be made by the Dean of the Aalto University School of Electrical Engineering. This is the sixth time the prize will be awarded. The amount of the prize is EUR 1000. The prize winner will be announced in early 2013.

Informal written proposals with reasons must be submitted by 31 October 2012, 15:45 by email to Henna Paananen at grants-elec@aalto.fi.

More information about grants from Planning Officer Henna Paananen, grants-elec@aalto.fi, tel. 050 347 7974.