Start your week by filling in the AYY service questionnaire at https://my.surveypal.com/AYY-n-palvelukysely-2018-AYY. In the afternoon, you can then switch over to the carnival mood of the Otatarha Race at Alvari Square and, in the evening, Lakinlaskijaiset at Dipoli. The week will be crowned on Saturday by the debut of the amazing art festival Otaniemi Night of Arts, whose programme is guaranteed to offer something for everyone. Check out the festival’s full programme at www.otaniemenyo.fi .

Week 40

• 1 Oct: Otatarha race, Alvari Square
• 1 Oct: Lakinlaskijaiset
• 1 Oct: Polijazz dance classes start https://www.facebook.com/groups/6361325263/
• 2 Oct: Female choir KYN & Johanna Juhola Reaktori: Keinuva tyttö (The Swinging Girl) /en/blog/events/female-choir-kyn-johanna-juhola-reaktori-keinuva-tytto-swingin-girl/
• 3 Oct: The Guild of the Cross: Hannu Päivänsalo – a power that changes the world /blog/events/ristin-kilta-hannu-paivansalo-koko-maailmaa-muuttava-voima/ (in Finnish)
• 4 Oct: The Guild of the Cross: Freshman sauna /blog/events/ristin-kilta-fuksisauna-3/ (in Finnish)
• 4 Oct: FutureKiima https://www.facebook.com/events/2296848473665430/
• 5 Oct: Students at Linnanmäki /en/blog/events/students-at-the-linnanmaki-amusement-park-on-the-5th-of-october/
• 6 Oct: Otaniemi Night of Arts www.otaniemenyo.fi

Week 41

• 9 Oct: OUBS Camera training /blog/events/oubs-kamerakoulutus-2/ (in Finnish)
• 10 Oct: The Guild of the Cross: Hannu Päivänsalo – Did God really say? /blog/events/ristin-kilta-hannu-paivansalo-onko-jumala-todella-sanonut/ (in Finnish)

 

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. Follow AYY on social media!
2. Reminder: AYY service questionnaire 2018 – Answer TODAY, 1 Oct!
3. Volunteer at Otaniemi Night of Arts on 6 Oct

WORKING LIFE

4. Become an entrepreneur easily by using OP Self-employed service – 20% off service fee for AYY members
5. Sweco Trainee – application period has begun

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

6. Blog: Maskerad is turned into art by the party crowd

EVENTS

7. OUBS Camera training on 9 Oct
8. Movie club Tikelo’s info and movie night on 9 Oct
9. The year’s most sparkling evening is here – WOMEN SITZ on 18 Oct!
10. Junction 2018 applications close 7 Oct & TechRace Espoo on 4 Oct – apply NOW!

SPORTS AND CAMPING

11. Teekkari basketball team Aalto-Basket looking for players

OTHER

12. Nominate new honorary members for the Guild of the Round Tower
13. 10 years of Aalto Design Factory (4–5 Oct)
14. Visit virtual reality in the VR Hub!
15. See Ice hockey match IFK-Jukurit 4.10. FOR FREE

 

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. Follow AYY on social media!

Do you want to be among the first to know what your Student Union is doing and what is going on in the Aalto Community? Follow AYY’s social media accounts to instantly find out what is going on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ylioppilaskunta/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayy_fi/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AYY_FI
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aalto-university-student-union

Also keep in mind the Facebook groups AYY Events, Aalto International and AYY Study Events and AYY: Advocacy, as well as the Telegram groups AYY: Advocacy and Aalto International!

2. Reminder: AYY service questionnaire 2018 – Answer TODAY, 1 Oct!

There is still time to answer the AYY service questionnaire! https://my.surveypal.com/AYY-n-palvelukysely-2018-AYY  The Student Union produces many different services for its members, such as community, housing and sports services. This questionnaire will help us find out our members’ opinions and experiences of their necessity and quality and the related communication. The questionnaire will produce useful information to support the operational development of both the Student Union and the University.

The research is conducted by the Research Foundation for Studies and Education Otus. For more information on the research, please contact Otus researcher Rasmus Reinikainen (rasmus.reinikainen@otus.fi).

Filling in the questionnaire will take about 20 minutes, and today is the last day to do it. Lots will be drawn from among all respondents for the lucky winners of ten cinema tickets and one free rental space use (excluding Servin mökki and Rantasauna). The winners will be notified personally. The contact details you leave for the raffle will not be connected to your answers.

3. Volunteer at Otaniemi Night of Arts on 6 Oct

We are looking for volunteers for Otaniemi Night of Arts on Saturday 6 Oct. The event is an interartistic festival featuring different kinds of events e.g. at Väre, Dipoli and all around the campus. The volunteers’ shifts take place between 1 pm and 9 pm and last for 3–5 hours. Volunteers will be directing festival-goers to the right locations, handing out the programme booklets and answering the audience’s questions. Volunteers are also needed to photograph, to take care of the backstage area and for other assisting tasks. There will be a short volunteer info on Tues 2 Oct at 4.30 pm at the Central Office of Aalto University Student Union (Otakaari 11).

In return for their shift, the volunteers will get food, a cinema ticket for the screening of their choosing at the Elossa festival (29 Oct–3 Nov) and an invitation to the Otaniemi Night of Arts afterparty organised later.

Sign up by filling in the form at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=0377CHYR0EKKo6ccnH8gelqUeg23k_tBmr4Tl7IOrOVUQUMzVklWWUZVOTZIQTNBU1RBODExQzkxSi4u.

Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/2220457434854832/

Website at https://otaniemenyo.fi/

More information from volunteer coordinator: .

 

WORKING LIFE

4. Become an entrepreneur easily by using OP Self-employed service – 20% off service fee for AYY members

Take a step towards entrepreneurship by joining OP Self-employed service for free! By registering into our service, you get your own Business ID free of charge and become a sole trader. Through OP Self-employed service, you can send out invoices and, for AYY members, the only cost is a 4% service fee of the paid sales invoice (normally 5%, no fixed costs). We will take care of the paperwork for you, such as the accounting, tax return and tax payments. The service is available to all banks’ customers.

Starting entrepreneurship has never been easier. Focus on your skillset and make your dreams come true!

Read Kira Kosonen’s tips for a beginning entrepreneur and watch the vlog on entrepreneurship by Äidin puheenvuoro: op-kevytyrittaja.fi/viikottaiset-vinkit/miksi-ryhdyin-yrittajaksi (in Finnish)

You can get the AYY members’ benefit (4% service fee) by sending your student number to asiakaspalvelu@op-kevytyrittaja.fi.

5. Sweco Trainee – application period has begun

The Sweco Trainee 2019 programme offers young engineering experts new kinds of opportunities to develop their own know-how and prepare for the challenges of the future! We are looking for 14 future experts for different parts of Finland for various duties.

The Sweco Trainee programme lasts for one year and involves the young experts carrying out specified duties in an employment relationship of an indefinite duration. The participants will gather on a regular basis to attend training days focusing on aspects such as developing the participants’ public speaking and interaction skills, project training, familiarisation with experimental technologies and coaching for future supervisory duties.

The Sweco Trainees we are looking for are motivated fresh graduates or up-and-coming technology engineers or Masters of Science (Technology) who are willing and able to develop themselves for project management and supervisory duties, among others. The employment relationship will begin at the beginning of January 2019.

The application period for the Sweco Trainee programme will run from 10 Sept to 7 Oct 2018. Read more about the positions available in the programme and submit your application: https://www.sweco.fi/en/career/sweco-trainee/

 

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

6. Blog: Maskerad is turned into art by the party crowd

It is soon time again for the most artistic annual ball at Aalto, Maskerad by TOKYO! What’s this? Read the latest in the AYY blog’s Year of Arts series to find out what on earth Maskerad is and what turns this annual masquerade into art: /blogi/2018/10/01/maskerad-is-turned-into-art-by-the-party-crowd/?lang=en P.S. This year’s tickets go on sale at the Maskerad history exhibition during Otaniemi Night of Arts on 6 Oct. All Aalto people are welcome to join the party!

 

EVENTS

7. OUBS Camera training on 9 Oct

Do you understand the difference between a video camera, a movie camera and a DSLR camera? Do you know how to change the white balance of OUBS’s new, yet-to-arrive Sony Z190? Should you get a dose of the fundamentals on cameras?

At the camera training, you will learn the basic concepts of camera technology and gain good basic skills in videography for both OUBS gigs and your personal life! You will also get to try out what you have learned in practice using different cameras, testing their settings and venturing through menus.

You need no previous camera experience as you will learn everything you need during the evening. The event is free of charge and open to all AYY members. Please note: the event will most likely be held in Finnish.

• WHAT? Camera training
• WHERE? The studio at Jämeräntaival 1 (bottom floor)
• WHEN? On Tuesday 9 Oct at 6 pm
• https://www.facebook.com/events/2262172764107803/ (in Finnish)

8. Movie club Tikelo’s info and movie night on 9 Oct

Tikelo is a movie club for all Aalto students, with a long tradition dating back to 1965. In the first event of the autumn, you will hear more about the movie club and the range of activities that we organise.

After the introduction, it’s time for the movie! We will be showing you The Big Short directed by Adam McKay. The film explains the financial crisis of 2008 in a surprisingly detailed and energetic way. In addition to the amazing writing, the film features several top actors including Steve Carell, Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt. This is one of those must-watch films for anyone interested in economics and finance.

We are also serving some punch, pizza and movie snacks. The event and the refreshments are free of charge. See you at Yläkertsi on 9 Oct at 6 pm!

WHAT? Info evening and the film The Big Short (2015)
WHERE? KY building, 3^rd floor
WHEN? 9 Oct at 6 pm
HOW MUCH? FREE
WHY? To get to know Tikelo!

9. The year’s most sparkling evening is here – WOMEN SITZ on 18 Oct!

It is time to light up the darkening nights, so Women of Aalto are inviting everyone to the traditional sitsit: Women Sitz, previously known as Tyttösitsit (All-girl sitsit). We are brightening up the autumn evenings with a White Party theme, so dig out your shining white party outfit from among your autumn clothes and be ready to have some fun!

These radiant sitsit are organised at Saha on Thursday 18 Oct 2018.

On the cards, some amazing activities and surprise performers and, of course, as the most essential thing, some sitsing in a glowing atmosphere – you won’t want to miss this.

• WHAT? Women of Aalto’s Women Sitz with the theme White Party
• FOR WHOM? Everyone, we welcome all to our events (men are also welcome)
• WHEN? 18 October, starting at 6 pm
• PRICE? 18€ (includes menu and some drinks)
• DRESSCODE? White Cocktail
• SIGN UP & MORE: https://www.facebook.com/events/2210914959226355/

10. Junction 2018 applications close 7 Oct & TechRace Espoo on 4 Oct – apply NOW!

Junction 2018 on 23–25 Nov 2018 @Dipoli Otaniemi

We are happy to invite you to Europe’s largest hackathon, Junction. The purpose of our event is to bring together enthusiastic developers, creators and designers combined with the most interesting companies. The event is completely free to attend, and last year we had over 1400 participants from 86 countries working in teams.

At Junction:

• Prize pool of 30 000€
• 2 student credits for Aalto students
• Free meals + drinks

Check out the event and apply ASAP at https://hackjunction.com/.

TechRace Espoo on 4 Oct @Startup Sauna

Remember to register for TechRace Espoo! The evening will include awesome challenges, free food & drinks, and participants will get a secret code for Junction 2018. Check out the event and apply: https://www.facebook.com/events/232009107508432/  & https://hackjunction.com/techrace

 

SPORTS AND CAMPING

11. Teekkari basketball team Aalto-Basket looking for players

Have you played basketball in the past and would like to continue your hobby during your studies? Join the teams of Aalto-Basket. Aalto-Basket has three men’s teams. The first team plays in the regional 2^nd division, the second team in the 4^th division and the third team in the 5^th division. Want to join us? Send us an email containing your basketball background to office@aaltobasket.fi, and the teams’ contact persons will get in touch with you. You can also find Aalto-Basket on Facebook: Aalto-Basket men’s 1^st team https://fi-fi.facebook.com/AaltoBasket/ and the Aalto Buckets 2^nd team https://www.facebook.com/AaltoBuckets-383329298809998/.

 

OTHER

12. Nominate new honorary members for the Guild of the Round Tower

The Guild of the Round Tower is an honorary and senior organisation operating in the vicinity of Aalto University. Persons who are in the final stages of their studies or have recently graduated and have shown continuous interest in the culture of engineering students (teekkarit) or other student activity with a similar mindset at Aalto University and have promoted its development in the Student Union or its associations may be nominated for the position of an honorary member. Nominations can be made until 11.59 pm on 21 Oct 2018 at https://lomake.ayy.fi/ptk/ehdota-uusia-arwoisia/ (form in Finnish).

Nominations can be made by an individual person, guild or association or by several people, guilds or associations collectively.

More information on the Guild is available at http://ptk.ayy.fi/ (in Finnish).

13. 10 years of Aalto Design Factory (4–5 Oct)

Aalto Design Factory was opened in September 2008, and the opening ceremony was held on 3 October 2008. To celebrate this, we will have a 2-day celebration at Aalto Design Factory (Betonimiehenkuja 3 C). We have a bunch of open events lined up this week. Design thinking? 3D printing? Food entrepreneurship? Design + Strategy? Public speaking? Coding? We’ve got you covered (and offer free food)! See the full programme at https://adf.fi/10years/.

14. Visit virtual reality in the VR Hub!

Did you know there are two sets of VR devices available to you at the Learning Centre? If you want to dive deeper into virtuality, come to the VR Hub Sessions – your guide to creation and recreation in VR.

VR HUB Sessions’ themes, all starting at 3 pm on Wednesdays:

• 3 Oct THE BEST IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES FOR VR
• 17 Oct VR FILM CREATION PIPELINE
• 31 Oct SOUNDSCAPES IN VR
• 14 Nov CO-WORKING IN THE METAVERSE
• 28 Nov YOUR BODY IS THE INTERFACE
• 12 Dec THE FUTURE OF XR

* VR Hub Sessions are free events for all, students and researchers alike

* Starting time is 3 pm and each session lasts one hour

* Come to all of them or pick the most suitable for you

* Location: room Vilho, 2^nd floor of the Learning Centre, Otaniementie 9

* Learn more and reserve a VR Hub for yourself: https://learningcentre.aalto.fi/en/vr-hub/

15. See Ice hockey match IFK-Jukurit 4.10. FOR FREE

IFK and Aktia would like to offer 150 students tickets for the match IFK-Jukurit on 4th October – for free!

The match starts at 18:30 in Helsinki Ice Hall, and students are welcome to the pre-event starting at 17:30 at Pepe’s Bar & Grill, located on the 2nd floor. We have a variety of activities planned for you, such as a DJ, lottery, player visit from IFK, and food and drink provided by Aktia. By showing your VIP pass, you can also get discounts from products at Pepe’s.

Tickets can be picked up at the AYY Central Office service point (Otakaari 11, 2nd floor) during the Office’s opening hours.

Note: max 2 tickets per person.

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This is the Aalto University Student Union’s weekly newsletter for week 40/2018. The newsletter gives you the news on AYY and its associations and sections, as well as other useful information.

If you want your own piece to appear in the newsletter, send your finalised text to tiedotteet@ayy.fi by 10 am on Thursday for publication the following week. The recommended length of the text is 500 characters and the maximum length 1 000 characters.

You can also read the newsletter on AYY’s website at /en/students/weekly-newsletter/

News concerning associations can be found in the association newsletter. Read them at /en/associations/association-newsletter/

Want to unsubscribe from the weekly newsletter mailing list? Click on the link and follow the instructions at the bottom of the page: https://list.ayy.fi/mailman/listinfo/ayy-info-fi

The art festival Otaniemi Night of Arts is organised for the first time and takes over the campus on next week’s Saturday 6 Oct. The programme of the festival has now been published and can be found at http://bitly.com/OtaniemenYoOhjelma. Programmes are also available from AYY’s Central Office and at event locations on the day of the festival.

P.S. Answer AYY’s service questionnaire and give the Student Union valuable information about your experiences and the necessity of services: https://my.surveypal.com/AYY-n-palvelukysely-2018-AYY

 

Week 39

• 25 Sept: OUBS Streaming training /blog/events/oubs-streamauskoulutus/ (in Finnish)
• 25 Sept: New members’ evening w/ Teekkariratsastajat /blog/events/teekkariratsastajien-uusien-ilta-2/ (in Finnish)
• 25 Sept: Mursutasting 2018 /blog/events/mursutasting-2018/ (in Finnish)
• 25 Sept: Pollux introductory sauna evening /blog/events/polluxin-tutustumissaunailta-pollux-introductory-sauna/
• 26 Sept: The Guild of the Cross: Shaun Rossi – Soul Thirst /en/blog/events/guild-of-the-cross-shaun-rossi-soul-thirst/
• 26 Sept: Teekkarispeksi introductory evening /blog/events/teekkarispeksin-tutustumisilta/ (in Finnish)
• 26 Sept: Blood donation at Dipoli
• 26 Sept: Entropy Newbies night https://entropy.fi/en/2018/09/uusien-ilta-26-9/
• 28 Sept: KY-Exit /blog/events/ky-exit/ (in Finnish)
• 29 Sept: Beer Pong Tournament by ESN Aalto /blog/events/beer-pong-tournament-by-esn-aalto-2/
• 30 Sept: Third application round of TTE Fund ends https://tter.ayy.fi/hae-avustusta/briefly-in-english/

Viikko 40

• 1 Oct: Otatarha race, Alvari Square
• 1 Oct: Lakinlaskijaiset
• 2 Oct: Female choir KYN & Johanna Juhola Reaktori: Keinuva tyttö (The Swinging Girl) /en/blog/events/female-choir-kyn-johanna-juhola-reaktori-keinuva-tytto-swingin-girl/
• 3 Oct: The Guild of the Cross: Hannu Päivänsalo – a power that changes the world /blog/events/ristin-kilta-hannu-paivansalo-koko-maailmaa-muuttava-voima/ (in Finnish)
• 4 Oct: The Guild of the Cross: Freshman sauna /blog/events/ristin-kilta-fuksisauna-3/ (in Finnish)
• 4 Oct: FutureKiima https://www.facebook.com/events/2296848473665430/
• 5 Oct: Students at Linnanmäki /en/blog/events/students-at-the-linnanmaki-amusement-park-on-the-5th-of-october/
• 6 Oct: Otaniemi Night of Arts otaniemenyo.fi

 

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. AYY service questionnaire 2018
2. Volunteer at Otaniemi Night of Arts on 6 Oct
3. AYY: Advocacy now also on Telegram

WORKING LIFE

4. TalentIT 2018 recruitment fair
5. Sweco trainee application period has begun

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

6. Polyteekkari Museum: 60 years of world-class greatness

EVENTS

7. Pollux, Tera, Teekkarispeksi, Mökä, Aalto Tennis – Find a new hobby at the associations’ info and sauna evenings
8. Lakinlaskijaiset at Dipoli on 1 Oct – Tickets on sale in the Undergraduate Centre on 24–28 Sept
9. OUBS Streaming training on 25 Sept
10. Blood donation at Dipoli on Wed 26 Sept
11. European Researchers’ Night at Startup Sauna on 28 Sept
12. FallUp on 2 Oct
13. TechRace Espoo on 4 Oct
14. Joint sitsit by the Precentor Committee and the Polytech Choir at Smökki on 20 Oct
15. Polin Appro on 7 Nov 2018 – Ticket sales will be back starting on 24 Sept

SPORTS AND CAMPING

16. Polijazz dance classes are starting
17. Introductory sailing trips on 8–17 Oct
18. Cheerleading course for beginners on 7 Oct–9 Dec 2018

WELLBEING

19. UniSport’s autumnal greetings

OTHER

20. Talk about Aalto in high schools!
21. Neon Rave artist competition
22. Spend summer 2019 working in Canada!
23. 4UNI solution competition for higher education students – Apply to take part by 30 Sept

 

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. AYY service questionnaire 2018

Welcome to answering the AYY service questionnaire! The Student Union produces many different services for its members, such as community, housing and sports services. This questionnaire will help us find out our members’ opinions and experiences of their necessity and quality and the related communication. The questionnaire will produce useful information to support the operational development of both the Student Union and the University.

https://my.surveypal.com/AYY-n-palvelukysely-2018-AYY

The research is conducted by the Research Foundation for Studies and Education Otus. For more information on the research, please contact Otus researcher Rasmus Reinikainen (rasmus.reinikainen@otus.fi).

Filling in the questionnaire will take about 20 minutes and can be done until Monday 1 October. Lots will be drawn from among all respondents for the lucky winners of ten cinema tickets and one free rental space use (excluding Servin mökki and Rantasauna). The winners will be notified personally. The contact details you leave for the raffle will not be connected to your answers.

 

2. Volunteer at Otaniemi Night of Arts on 6 Oct

We are looking for volunteers for Otaniemi Night of Arts on Saturday 6 Oct. The event is an interartistic festival featuring different kinds of events e.g. at Väre, Dipoli and all around the campus. The volunteers’ shifts take place between 1 pm and 9 pm and last for 3–5 hours. Volunteers will be directing festival-goers to the right locations, handing out the programmes and answering the audience’s questions. Volunteers are also needed to photograph, to take care of the backstage area and for other assisting tasks. There will be a short volunteer info on Tues 2 Oct at 4.30 pm at the Central Office of Aalto University Student Union (Otakaari 11).

In return for their shift, the volunteers will get food, a cinema ticket for the screening of their choosing at the Elossa festival (29 Oct–3 Nov) and an invitation to the Otaniemi Night of Arts afterparty organised later.

Sign up by filling in the form at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=0377CHYR0EKKo6ccnH8gelqUeg23k_tBmr4Tl7IOrOVUQUMzVklWWUZVOTZIQTNBU1RBODExQzkxSi4u.

Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/2220457434854832/

Website at https://otaniemenyo.fi/

More information from volunteer coordinator Anni Niemelä, anni.niemela@ayy.fi.

 

3. AYY: Advocacy now also on Telegram

Does basic income evoke emotions in you, but you don’t know who to share them with? Would you like to bounce around thoughts on open data systems, but your roommate is sick of listening to you? That’s alright, the AYY: Advocacy discussion channel can now be found on the Telegram instant messaging service, too!

AYY: Advocacy is an unofficial and independent platform for advocacy-related discussion and activity at Aalto, in Finland and around the world. Joining the community does not bind you to anything, and you don’t need to be a Student Representative or even an Aalto student to join.

The channel can be found at t.me/AYYadvocacy

More information from Advocacy and Communications Manager Heikki Isotalo, heikki.isotalo(at)ayy.fi.

 

WORKING LIFE

4. TalentIT 2018 recruitment fair

Looking for career opportunities? Need a boost in your job hunting? Come network at the TalentIT 2018 recruitment and career fair in Otahalli (Otaranta 6) on Thursday 1 Nov 2018 at 11 am–5 pm.

TalentIT is Finland’s largest ICT recruitment and career fair. At this years’ fair, there will be a wide range of interesting employers from innovative startups to big international players. A new feature is the interdisciplinary TalentX area containing measurement of problem-solving skills and testing of work-related competence in interviews. These activity stands serve as a route to actual job interviews, for example.

 

In addition, the TalentIT Career Forum (https://fairs.aalto.fi/talentit/en/vieraalle/career-forum/) provides Aalto students with multiple job search services from editing their CV and LinkedIn profile to interview coaching and tips for making a video CV. Students can also book private meetings with interesting exhibitors in the Snap Meeting Corner through the Brella service.

 

Entrance to the event is free – join us for networking!

 

More information: https://fairs.aalto.fi/talentit/en/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalentITFair/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalentITFair

 

5. Sweco trainee application period has begun

The Sweco Trainee 2019 programme provides young engineering experts new kinds of opportunities to develop their own know-how and prepare for the challenges of the future! We are seeking 14 future experts across Finland.

The Sweco Trainee programme lasts for a year and involves the young experts carrying out certain duties in an employment relationship of indefinite duration. The participants will gather on a regular basis to attend training days focusing on aspects such as developing the participants’ public speaking and interaction skills, project training, familiarisation with experiental technologies and coaching for future supervisory duties.

The Sweco Trainees that we seek are motivated fresh graduates or up-and-coming technology engineers or Masters of Science (Technology) who are willing and able to develop themselves in order to carry out project management and supervisory duties, among others. The employment relationship will begin at the beginning of January 2019.

The application period for the Sweco Trainee programme will run from 10 September to 7 October 2018. Read more about the positions available in the programme and submit your application: https://www.sweco.fi/trainee/

 

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

6. Polyteekkari Museum: 60 years of world-class greatness

This autumn, the Otaniemi Poyteekkari Museum celebrates its 60^th anniversary with appropriate elation. The birthday celebrations take place in connection with Otaniemi Night of Arts on 6 Oct and feature greetings and refreshments.

But what on earth is the Polyteekkari Museum, how did it start, and how is it doing now? Read Museum Director Tiina Metsola’s blog to find out: /blogi/2018/09/24/polyteekkarimuseo-60-vuotta-maailmanluokan-mahtavuutta/ (in Finnish, translation following soon).

 

EVENTS

7. Pollux, Tera, Teekkarispeksi, Mökä, Aalto Tennis – Find a new hobby at the associations’ info and sauna evenings

25 Sept: Astronomy and model rocketry club Pollux’s introductory sauna evening

Place: Rooftop sauna (Kattosauna), Jämeräntaival 3A, top floor
Time: Tuesday 25 Sept 2018, 6.30–11 pm
More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/297331754202381

25 Sept: Teekkariratsastajat’s New members’ evening

Place: Ossinkulma (Otakaari 18 A)

Time: Tuesday 25 Sept at 6 pm

More information: https://tera.ayy.fi/2018-9-25-uusien-ilta-newbies-evening/ (in Finnish)

26 Sept: Teekkarispeksi introductory evening

Place: Ossinsauna (Otakaari 18)
Time: Wednesday 26 Sept at 6 pm
More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/265772664060008/ (in Finnish)

28 Sept: Metal Club Mökä’s Freshman sauna

Place: Rantasauna (behind Jämeräntaival 5)
Time: Friday 28 Sept at 6 pm
More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/2243758449190855/

30 Sept: Aalto Tennis Season Kick-off Party

Place: Otaranta club room
Time: Sunday 30 Sept at 5 pm
More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/325299121565462/

8. Lakinlaskijaiset at Dipoli on 1 Oct – Tickets on sale in the Undergraduate Centre on 24–28 Sept

Bearing this in mind, the Teekkari Section has in all their wisdom decided to extend the Teekkari cap wearing period by one day.

The evening will be kicked off by the Finnish new-generation pop artist Aleksanteri Hakaniemi! The mood will escalate when the German group ItaloBrothers known for their summer stompers shakes the floorboards! The moment we have all been waiting for arrives at midnight, when the Teekkari caps will be taken off to the sweet sounds of Retuperä WBK. The night’s activities also include karaoke, a slide and a RODEODUCK! ???

The day will be kickstarted with the Otatarha Race at Alvari Square and the Lakinlaskijaiset pre-party at Smökki! At Dipoli, the party will start at 9 pm and goes on all the way until 3 am!

 

Tangible tickets will be sold on 24–28 Sept at 10 am–2 pm in the lobby of the Undergraduate Centre, and virtual ones at https://bailataan.fi/events/68c5097b-b119-4d99-a3e1-77f27c2c4a44.

 

9. OUBS Streaming training on 25 Sept

At the OUBS streaming training, you will gain the basic information on operating at our gigs: technique, filming, vision mixing, sound recording and lighting. The training will be adapted to match the participants’ skill levels and experience, but as references, we will use the most common gig types of OUBS, i.e. the multi-camera screening and streaming of events.

The training will be carried out as workshop-style practices in which you will get to know OUBS’ streaming equipment and to try in practice what can be done with it. The training is free of charge and open to all AYY and OUBS members. Please note: The event will be held in Finnish.

WHAT? OUBS Streaming training

WHERE? The studio at Jämeräntaival 1

WHEN? 25 Sept at 6 pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/566473413784445/ (in Finnish)

 

10. Blood donation at Dipoli on Wed 26 Sept

The mobile Blood Service unit of the Finnish Red Cross arrives in the Dipoli Palaver hall in Otaniemi on Wednesday 26 Sept at 11 am–4 pm. Come along to give us a helping hand. Check if you are eligible to donate at http://www.sovinkoluovuttajaksi.fi/#.

11. European Researchers’ Night at Startup Sauna on 28 Sept

VTT and Startup Sauna invite all Aalto students to celebrate European Researchers’ Night at Startup Sauna on 28 September, starting at 4 pm! Come and hear pitches and see demos from VTT’s researchers about their innovative science-based solutions to global challenges, e.g. from the Meriroskahaaste-awarded PlastBug team on how they are fighting plastic waste in the oceans: https://www.iltalehti.fi/kotimaa/201808282201164867_u0.shtml (in Finnish).

You thought research was boring? Think again! An exciting panel discussion will dig deep on how applied science is transformed into world-changing innovations and business! Some light snacks and refreshments will be provided. The event will also feature a raffle for PureWaste t-shirts and a lunch with a scientist! Afterwards, we will all head down to Fat Lizard for some (self-paid) beers! More information on our Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/262078011087904/?active_tab=about

 

12. FallUp on 2 Oct

Europe’s biggest entrepreneurship event aimed at students is back again! FallUp brings together 2000 students and offers them tangible opportunities. Dozens of headhunters and successful businesses will be present, as well as countless startups introducing their latest innovations (you will have the chance to be one of the first to try them out!) and world-class speakers, such as Peter Vesterbacka and Riku Asikainen. The event is made unforgettable by the gaming forest (come along to find out what that is about) and an afterparty in amazing surroundings…

• WHAT? FallUp
• WHERE? Messukeskus
• WHEN? 2 October from 4 pm
• PRICE? 10€
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/746254279038844/

 

13. TechRace Espoo on 4 Oct

For anyone interested in learning, solving, developing and trying new stuff with tech!

TechRace tours through 9 cities to find the top concentration of tech heads in Finland. At every event, the local participants will receive a pool of challenges to solve, ranging from programming puzzles to design problems, from basic tasks to extremely problematic ones. The winning city, “the techiest of them all,” is chosen based on the total points all participants earn during the local TechRace event. So, gather your local tech community together and get ready to race against other cities!

TechRace participants will get a huge advantage when applying to Junction 2018! Our Espoo event is organised together with Junction, Startuplifers and Aaltoes.

• WHAT? TechRace Espoo
• WHERE? Startup Sauna, Betonimiehenkuja 3D
• WHEN? Thursday 4 Oct 2018 from 5 pm
• REGISTER: typeform.com/to/yB6bxy
• MORE INFO: com/techrace

P.S. Remember to bring your own laptop 😉

 

14. Joint sitsit by the Precentor Committee and the Polytech Choir at Smökki on 20 Oct

The Precentor Committee and the Polytech Choir are organising a joint sitsit party on Saturday 20 Oct at 6 pm at Servin mökki in Otaniemi. In addition to the sitsit, the evening includes the choir’s annual quartet contest. An event like this has not been organised since 1993, so you now have the greatest of chances to take part in resurrecting this great tradition. Don’t miss your chance to warm up your voice, whether you sing better or rather.

Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4AhXmEA6M-zbsG7RWc_qbFIurYXp3bhg15UEbRTThcq8yVA/viewform (in Finnish)

The event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2245046072393431/

 

15. Polin Appro on 7 Nov 2018 – Ticket sales will be back starting on 24 Sept

This year, on 7 November, Polin Appro will journey in a time machine and bedazzle, enchant and exhilarate the overall-wearing population more vigorously than ever! Based on the number of stamps collected during the evening, you will be awarded an overall badge at the afterparty. Take part in the fantastically hyperbolic Appro evening and dance to the top artists’ tune at the afterparty!

The teams depart gradually between 4 pm and 7 pm from DTM (Mannerheimintie 6b) and have until 11 pm to finish the crawl. The afterparty starts at Apollo Live Club (Mannerheimintie 16) at 9 pm.

This year, the theme of Polin appro is Back to the Future, so we recommend you dress up as the person you used to be.

Tickets can be bought from the ticket sale points or from bailataan.fi. The ticket sale times and places will be updated to the Facebook event later. The ticket costs 14€ and includes the afterparty cloakroom fee. (Bailataan.fi service fee 0,40€)

https://www.facebook.com/events/659131151139641/

 

SPORTS AND CAMPING

16. Polijazz dance classes are starting

The Polijazz dance classes are starting on Mon 1 Oct 2018. The classes are held in the Association room at Jämeräntaival 1 (on the ground floor in the courtyard). We offer, for example, breakdance, contemporary dance, reggaeton, Eastern dance and house. Registration at http://polijazz.ayy.fi (in Finnish). Welcome!

 

17. Introductory sailing trips on 8–17 Oct

Would you like to try sailing? Sign up for an introductory sailing trip by Teekkaripurjehtijat in early October for free. Alternative dates, skippers and registration link at https://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?p=3158 (in Finnish)! The introductory trip lasts about three hours, sails off from Ruoholahti, starts at around 4–5 pm and has room for 4–5 persons / boat. The sailing trip is meant for people who are interested in Teekkaripurjehtijat or have recently become its members. Come aboard to get to know the local seas and the tricks of sailing in good company!

 

18. Cheerleading course for beginners on 7 Oct–9 Dec 2018

APC Foxes is organising a beginners course for everyone who is interested from Sunday 7 Oct onwards. The course costs 25€, and the practices take place every Sunday at 5.30–7 pm (10 sessions)! After the course, if you want, you can continue in the APC Foxes team, which trains and performs throughout the year. Ask for more information via the FB inbox! The course is organised by the Aalto University team APC Foxes and meant for university-aged amateurs.

On the course, all aspects of competitive cheerleading are practised: stunts, pyramids, acrobatics, jumps and cheers.

• Sign up by 5 Oct: https://goo.gl/forms/ITX023G3pz7KkvVP2
• FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/478488392669699/
• More information on the team: https://predators.fi/in-english/
• Social media: https://www.fb.com/APCFoxes & https://www.instagram.com/apc_foxes/

 

WELLBEING

19. UniSport’s autumnal greetings

The best friend of any student looking after their wellbeing is a season ticket. With the inexpensive season ticket, you can visit the gym as often as you like and take part in group training and the general ball sports sessions. The season ticket allows you to work out wherever you like – you have our six sports centres in Otaniemi, Kluuvi, Töölö, Meilahti, Kumpula and Viikki at your disposal! As an Aalto University student, your price for the 12-month season ticket can be as low as 101€ (8,40€ / month). Come and try our services – the first time is for free!

Read more: https://uusi.unisport.fi/en/become-client#?

 

OTHER

20. Talk about Aalto in high schools!

Each year, Aalto University students visit different high schools, study fairs and garrisons to talk about university studies to prospective freshmen. For this, we need a lot of enthusiastic spokespersons.

The high school info trainings are organised on the following dates:

Tue 9 October 2–5 pm (in Finnish)
Wed 10 October 2–5 pm (in Swedish)
Thu 11 October 2–5 pm (in English)
Tue 30 October 2–5 pm (in Finnish)

The trainings are held in the Undergraduate Centre (Otakaari 1), the exact room will be announced later. In the training, we go through the admission processes of Aalto, the application times and a couple of special cases in the student selection process, and we also talk about how to go about the presentation. Please note that only students who have been in the training can get compensation for their presentations (reward 100€). You can register for the training here: https://tinyurl.com/Infoilijakoulutus2018.

Please register for the training ASAP, but not later than three days before the training day you choose so that we know how many participants there will be.

Further information: Aalto University Admission Services admissions@aalto.fi

 

21. Neon Rave artist competition

Do you dream about playing your kick-ass mixtapes to an audience rather than just your pot plants?

Neon Rave 2018 is organised on 26 Oct, and we hereby announce the first ever Neon Rave artist competition! Now each and everyone has a chance to pursue a spot behind the decks at the sickest rave party of the year! The people of Otaniemi will also have a say on which new face will get up on stage.

Participation is easy: Send your max. 10-minute teaser mixtape with the best electronic music that gets you going to kasper.nurmi@aalto.fi (preferably as a Mixcloud / Soundcloud / Google Drive link). Also include a short introduction of yourself. The deadline is Friday 28 Sept at 11.59 pm. During the weekend, our committee will choose the best of the bunch, and in the first week of October, the people of Otaniemi will vote for the grooviest mixtape. The winner will get a place in the Neon Rave 2018 lineup and gets to play for the vibrating Smökki packed with ravers!

 

22. Spend summer 2019 working in Canada!

Apply by 30 Sept to the unique exchange programme of Kaledonistit and spend the summer of 2019 working in Toronto! Our two-stage exchange programme gets going in speed with an orientation and road trip organised by Canadian students and with a 10-week summer job period, not forgetting travelling and getting to know the city.

The collective exchange programme of the University of Toronto, Aalto, the University of Helsinki and Hanken is the oldest consecutively going student exchange: the year 2021 will be the 70^th anniversary of Kaledonistit!

For the application, you only need an English-language CV and a short application video. Read more and apply at http://www.kaledonistit.com/haku-2019 (in Finnish) (DL 30 Sept 2018).

 

23. 4UNI solution competition for higher education students – Apply to take part by 30 Sept

Application for world changers is open! 4UNI is a low-threshold and high-ambition solution competition for higher education students and recent graduates. You apply for a place as an individual, and society’s wretched challenges are solved in interdisciplinary teams by means of business operations. This year’s themes are circular economy and equal opportunities. Rise to the challenge and apply by the end of September: http://4uni.fi (in Finnish).

 

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This is the Aalto University Student Union’s weekly newsletter for week 39/2018. The newsletter gives you the news on AYY and its associations and sections, as well as other useful information.

If you want your own piece to appear in the newsletter, send your finalised text to tiedotteet@ayy.fi by 10 am on Thursday for publication the following week. The recommended length of the text is 500 characters and the maximum length 1 000 characters.

You can also read the newsletter on AYY’s website at /en/students/weekly-newsletter/

News concerning associations can be found in the association newsletter. Read them at /en/associations/association-newsletter/

Want to unsubscribe from the weekly newsletter mailing list? Click on the link and follow the instructions at the bottom of the page: https://list.ayy.fi/mailman/listinfo/ayy-info-fi

On Monday – today! – the two floors and courtyard of Otakaari 20 are transformed into the Recycling Block. Come for some amazing finds between 4 pm and 8 pm (https://www.facebook.com/events/1836560743087160/permalink/1873927452683822/). Or maybe you need a bike? The Campus Section is selling off the bikes from last spring’s Junk Bike collection today and tomorrow in the yard between Jämeräntaival 1 and 3 (https://www.facebook.com/events/293883641381690/).

Week 38

• 17 Sept: Polyteekkari Museum’s guide recruitment evening at 5 pm
• 17 Sept: Aikido performance and taster session https://sites.google.com/view/aaltoaikikai/home
• 17 Sept: Bike Sale /en/blog/events/bike-sale/
• 17 Sept: Recycling Block /en/blog/events/59529/
• 18 Sept: OUBS Get to know the studio /blog/events/oubs-studio-tutuksi/ (in Finnish)
• 19 Sept: The Guild of the Cross: Anto Artturi, how to let go of resentment /blog/events/ristin-kilta-arto-antturi-kuinka-vapautua-kaunasta/ (in Finnish)
• 22 Sept: Nippoli’s Sauna Evening /en/blog/events/nippolis-sauna-evening-2/
• 23 Sept: Try horse riding /blog/events/ratsastuksen-kokeilu-4/ (in Finnish)

Week 39

• 24 Sept: Auditions for the Female Choir KYN /blog/events/female-choir-kyns-auditions/
• 25 Sept: OUBS Streaming training /blog/events/oubs-streamauskoulutus/ (in Finnish)
• 25 Sept: New members’ evening w/ Teekkariratsastajat /blog/events/teekkariratsastajien-uusien-ilta-2/ (in Finnish)
• 26 Sept: The Guild of the Cross: Shaun Rossi – Soul Thirst /en/blog/events/guild-of-the-cross-shaun-rossi-soul-thirst/
• 26 Sept: Teekkarispeksi introductory evening /blog/events/teekkarispeksin-tutustumisilta/ (in Finnish)
• 26 Sept: Blood donation at Dipoli
• 28 Sept: KY-Exit /blog/events/ky-exit/ (in Finnish)
• 29 Sept: Beer Pong Tournament by ESN Aalto /blog/events/beer-pong-tournament-by-esn-aalto-2/

Save the date

• 6 Oct: Otaniemi Night of Arts http://otanieminightofarts.fi/

 

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. Associations wish you welcome
2. It is all about Europe
3. Universal permission to wear the Teekkari cap on 1 Oct & reminder of the application form for permission to wear the cap
4. Third application round of TTE Fund for 2018 is open!
5. Blog: Students strongly involved with the development of AYY’s housing services

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

6. Registration for Film club Montaasi’s Cine film course is open!
7. Open rehearsals and auditions for Dissonanssi on Tue 18 Sept and Tue 25 Sept
8. KYN & Johanna Juhola Reaktori: Keinuva tyttö (The Swinging Girl)

EVENTS

9. Polyteekkari Museum’s guide recruitment evening on Monday 17 Sept at 5 pm
10. World Dinner on 26 Sept 2018
11. Tournament of Kasper on 29 Sept
12. Students at Linnanmäki on 5 Oct
13. ARENA-On-Line starts already in mid-September!
14. Junction on 23–25 Nov 2018 – applications are OPEN (DL 7 Oct)

SPORTS AND CAMPING

15. FC Kissat: Kick-off training session
16. Try out riding – get excited and start a riding hobby!
17. Introductory sailing trips on 8–17 Oct
18. Cheerleading course for beginners on 7 Oct–9 Dec 2018

WELLBEING

19. Climate change and me – Are you anxious?

OTHER

20. BEST Winter courses’ application starts 16 Sept at 11.59 pm
21. Kiuas Start – Go from zero to one in three weeks

 

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. Associations wish you welcome

Did you know there are more than 200 associations operating within AYY? In addition to guilds and subject organisations, there is lots to do on offer, from photography to role playing and from scouting to pole dance.

The associations showcased themselves to new Aalto people at the Aalto Party event on Wed 5 Sept. Click the link to return to the Aalto Party atmosphere and read examples of all the things that can be done in the Aalto community: /en/blog/2018/09/17/associations-wish-you-welcome/

2. It is all about Europe

How is the European Union doing right now, and why is it worth starting to talk about the European elections already more than half a year ahead of the election day?

AYY’s Specialist on International Affairs Rosa Väisänen writes in the AYY blog about the coming election spring and about the kinds of things that Aalto people can influence by voting: /blogi/2018/09/17/it-is-all-about-europe/?lang=en

3. Universal permission to wear the Teekkari cap on 1 Oct & reminder of the application form for permission to wear the cap

In their meeting, the Teekkari Section has granted permission to all who are eligible to wear the Teekkari cap to wear it on Monday 1 Oct. This way, the caps can be taken off with the traditional ceremonies at the Lakinlaskijaiset party at Dipoli, which exceptionally takes place on Monday 1 Oct this year.

The Teekkari cap is a summer cap. The Teekkari Section wants to remind you that permission must be sought to wear the cap in wintertime (defined here as 1 Oct–30 Apr). You can apply for a permit by filling in the form at https://lomake.ayy.fi/teekkarijaosto/application-to-wear-teekkari-cap/. The Teekkari Section will process the applications in its meetings once a week. It’s good to apply for a permit early, as possible additional questions regarding the nature of the event may increase the processing time. Permits have been granted e.g. for excursions to companies, but also for weddings and trips to sports competitions for teams with a Teekkari background.

Questions regarding permission to wear the cap will be gladly answered by the Chair of the Teekkari Section, tuomas.rantataro@ayy.fi.

4. Third application round of TTE Fund for 2018 is open!

The third application round of TTE Fund for 2018 is open! The Fund can grant financial aid for all AYY members and the associations within it. TTE Fund supports activities that reach for the stars, get other people excited and can be seen and heard.

You can apply for grants from TTE Fund in two ways: through the application rounds arranged approximately three times a year, or via the continuous application process which is open during semesters. Via the continuous application process, the maximum amount of a grant is 2000€, whereas the amount of project funding in the actual application rounds is not limited.

Application time for the third round of 2018 ends on Sunday 30 Sept 2018 at 11.59 pm. Instructions for the application and its attachments can be found on the Fund’s website at https://tter.ayy.fi/hae-avustusta/briefly-in-english/. To apply for a grant, fill in the online form found at https://lomake.ayy.fi/tter/hakulomake/.

The times of the application rounds for autumn 2018 and other information is available on the TTE Fund website at https://tter.ayy.fi/hae-avustusta/briefly-in-english/. Also, check out the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/tterahasto (in Finnish).

5. Blog: Students strongly involved with the development of AYY’s housing services

How could student living be made even better and more communal?

Read AYY’s Service Manager Riitu Nuutinen’s blog text to find out how the members of the Student Union are involved in developing AYY’s services on student housing: /blogi/2018/09/05/students-strongly-involved-with-the-development-of-ayys-housing-services/?lang=en

 

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

6. Registration for Film club Montaasi’s Cine film course is open!

The course on the basics of film-making, organised over the weekend of 12–14 Oct, will cover the fundamentals of scriptwriting, visual narrative, lighting and filming, and participants will group up to shoot short films on 8-mm colour film. Hence, the course offers a unique chance to make a movie on cine film, which is becoming rarer and rarer each year.

The course is organised in Otaniemi, Espoo. There are 15 spots on the course, and it costs 25 Euros for Montaasi members. If you are not a member yet, you can join when you register for the course.

More information: http://montaasi.ayy.fi/event/kaitafilmikurssi-2018/ (in Finnish). Binding registrations by email: montaasi@list.ayy.fi.

7. Open rehearsals and auditions for Dissonanssi on Tue 18 Sept and Tue 25 Sept

Chamber Choir Dissonanssi is a mixed choir from Otaniemi that sings diverse music all the way from Renaissance to glam metal – without forgetting to have fun! In autumn 2018, we’re organising two open rehearsals + relaxed auditions to which everyone interested in singing is welcome, whether you have previous singing experience or not! Our rehearsals are conducted in Finnish; however, you are welcome to join even with no Finnish speaking skills, someone is always willing to translate!

Read more and sign up: http://liity.dissonanssi.fi. Welcome!

8. KYN & Johanna Juhola Reaktori: Keinuva tyttö (The Swinging Girl)

Tue 2 Oct 2018 at 7 pm at G Livelab

Accordion artist Johanna Juhola and KYN are known as expressive reformers of their own instruments and creators of new kinds of fusion music styles who move effortlessly across various genres. In this concert, the two are joining forces in a new way: the first set is Juhola’s debut as choir composer, as the series commissioned by KYN, Keinuva tyttö (The Swinging Girl), has its first performance.

In the second set, Johanna Juhola and her Reaktori quartet offer an eclectic mix of tango, electronic music, Northern roots and pop music with a twist. The night will culminate in the amalgamation of KYN and Reaktori into one group. You can expect at least twice the experience from a collective evening with these two open-minded ensembles!

KYN, directed by Kaija Viitasalo / Johanna Juhola, accordion; Tuomas Norvio, live electronics; Milla Viljamaa, piano; Sara Puljula, contrabass / Tickets 25/20€ glivelab.fi

More on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/events/269746176972412/

 

EVENTS

9. Polyteekkari Museum’s guide recruitment evening on Monday 17 Sept at 5 pm

Are you all upset because you’re not a Polyteekkari Museum guide yet? Not to worry, do what Henri did and become a guide to regain those twinkly eyes. Come to the museum on Monday 17 Sept at 5 pm with a couple of hours spare and get to know the life and soul of a guide. All are welcome, regardless of study field or stage – we’ll be expecting you!

You can ask for more information by email at intendentti(a)ayy.fi.

10. World Dinner on 26 Sept 2018

AYY’s International Section Mosaic brings, once again, the popular World Dinner to Otaniemi! This time around, World Dinner is fancier, bigger and includes bingo! In addition to all this, participants will get to vote for their favourite, with the best dish winning splendid prizes!

More information from our Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2259859060904289/

Also, if you like our Facebook page, you’ll be the first to hear about our other events: https://www.facebook.com/AYYMosaic

• WHAT? World Dinner
• WHEN? Wednesday 26 September at 6 pm
• WHERE? Smökki, Jämeräntaival 4, Espoo
• WHY? You’ll get to enjoy food from around the world! And to play bingo!
• Registration: https://lomake.ayy.fi/mosaic/world-dinner-2/

11. Tournament of Kasper on 29 Sept

In the Tournament of Kasper, teams will measure their strength in tasks related to mining and materials engineering that will put both wit and physical abilities to the test. This year’s tournament will be held in Otaniemi on 29 September. Come along to cheer on the teams and see what the mining and materials industry has to offer!

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @kasperinkisat

FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/216900012342959/

12. Students at Linnanmäki on 5 Oct

Have you always wanted to visit a crowdless Linnanmäki with your best student mates? Now it’s possible. In honour of the AS20 year of celebration, AS and its partners are organising the private event Opiskelijat Lintsillä (Students at Linnanmäki) that is open to all students. More information on the event and ticket sales at as20.fi/linnanmaki (in Finnish) and on Facebook: Opiskelijat Lintsillä (https://www.facebook.com/events/1787536131267734/).

• WHAT? Linnanmäki for students only!
• WHERE? At Linnanmäki
• WHEN? 5 Oct 2018 at 4–8 pm
• WHERE’S THE INFO? as20.fi/linnanmaki (in Finnish)

The tickets will be exchanged for wristbands in the autumn before the event and, when exchanging the ticket, a student card from a higher education institution must be presented. Only ticketholders will have access to the Linnanmäki area during the event. Linnanmäki has an alcohol licence, so bringing your own bottles into the area is not permitted. The organiser reserves the right to make changes.

13. ARENA-On-Line starts already in mid-September!

The ARENA Career Fair will be organised in the School of Business Main Building in Töölö on 14 November, but the ARENA-On-Line on Facebook starts already in mid-September! Get into the ARENA mood now and follow the ARENA Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ARENACareerFair/. Participating organisations will post and host Facebook Lives on the ARENA Facebook page from 20 Sept onwards. A list of organisations can be found here: https://fairs.aalto.fi/arena/exhibitors/. #ARENACareerFair

14. Junction on 23–25 Nov 2018 – applications are OPEN (DL 7 Oct)

WHEN & WHERE: 23–25 Nov 2018 @Dipoli in Otaniemi

We are happy to invite you to Europe’s largest hackathon, Junction. The purpose of our event is to bring together enthusiastic developers, creators and designers combined with the most interesting companies with their resources and engineering support. The event is completely free to attend, and last year we had over 1 400 participants from 86 countries working in teams, creating new and exciting software and hardware projects.

At Junction:

• Prize pool of 30 000€
• 2 student credits for Aalto students
• Free meals + drinks
• Amazing atmosphere and variation of different side events

Check out the event and apply NOW at https://hackjunction.com/

 

SPORTS AND CAMPING

15. FC Kissat: Kick-off training session

Meow, all you new and old students! Come along to the training sessions, matches and fun crowd of the Aalto University women’s football team. We are organising a Kick-off training session on Tuesday 18 Sept at 6–7.30 pm on the sand pitch in the Tali sports park. Everyone is welcome to the training session, and you need no previous experience of football. All you need is workout clothes and a water bottle.

• WHAT? FC Kissat: Kick-off training session
• WHEN? On Tuesday 18 Sept at 6–7.30 pm
• WHERE? Tali sports park / sand pitch (Ulvilantie 22)
• INFORMATION: Click ‘Going’ on here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1710514865740716/. You can also email us at fckissat@gmail.com.

16. Try out riding – get excited and start a riding hobby!

Teekkariratsastajat is organising an event to try out riding at the Tapiola Riding School on Sunday 23 Sept at 3 pm. It costs 10 Euros to try riding for about half an hour. You need to register in the Tera events calendar (https://tera.ayy.fi/ratsastuksen-kokeilu-23-9/, in Finnish) to try riding. Suitable equipment includes, for example, wellington boots or other wide and flat shoes, a pair of comfortable and elastic trousers, and gloves. A helmet can be borrowed from the stables.

From this event, it is good to continue onto the beginners courses starting in October. There are two courses, a male group in southern Espoo and a mixed group in Tapiola. More information and registration in the Tera events calendar (https://tera.ayy.fi/alkeiskurssi-lokakuussa/, in Finnish).

New members’ evening of Teekkariratsastajat in Ossinkulma on 25 Sept at 6 pm. Come around to hear about Tera’s activities and to enjoy food, drink and good company! A second screening of Tera’s 30^th anniversary video is also on the cards. More information from the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/332888130783935/.

17. Introductory sailing trips on 8–17 Oct

Would you like to try sailing? Sign up for an introductory sailing trip by Teekkaripurjehtijat in early October for free. Alternative dates, skippers and registration link at https://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?p=3158 (in Finnish)! The introductory trip lasts about three hours, sails off from Ruoholahti, starts at around 4–5 pm and has room for 4–5 persons / boat. The sailing trip is meant for people who are interested in Teekkaripurjehtijat or have recently become its members. Come aboard to get to know the local seas and the tricks of sailing in good company!

18. Cheerleading course for beginners on 7 Oct–9 Dec 2018

APC Foxes is organising a beginners course for everyone who is interested from Sunday 7 Oct onwards. The course costs 25€, and the practices take place every Sunday at 5.30–7 pm (10 sessions)! After the course, if you want, you can continue in the APC Foxes team, which trains and performs throughout the year. Ask for more information via the FB inbox! The course is organised by the Aalto University team APC Foxes and meant for university-aged amateurs.

On the course, all aspects of competitive cheerleading are practised: stunts, pyramids, acrobatics, jumps and cheers.

• Sign up by 5 Oct: https://goo.gl/forms/ITX023G3pz7KkvVP2
• FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/478488392669699/
• More information on the team: https://predators.fi/in-english/
• Social media: https://www.fb.com/APCFoxes & https://www.instagram.com/apc_foxes/

 

WELLBEING

19. Climate change and me – Are you anxious?

A discussion group for Aalto students on thoughts and emotions related to climate change.

In a confidential atmosphere, we will discuss the future and the threat imagery and glimmers of hope it evokes, think about the relationship of our anxiety to action, and hear personal experiences from experts on climate and the environment. The group will take a maximum of 15 students. Please commit to attending each session as best as possible. The group is not linked to any belief system. You are welcome as you are, regardless of your world view and points of view!

More information and a more detailed schedule on Into https://into.aalto.fi/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=328008 (in Finnish). The group is led by Aalto study psychologist Sanni and Aalto chaplain Anu. Registration by 26 Sept 2018 by email to psychologist Sanni: sanni.saarimaki@aalto.fi.

 

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20. BEST Winter courses’ application starts 16 Sept at 11.59 pm

Application deadline: 14 October at 11.59 pm

This winter, BEST (Board of European Students of Technology) offers you many courses around Europe.

On these, you’ll get to attend lectures, given by the university’s teaching staff or experts from companies, on Technology, Career Related Skills, and Applied Engineering. After the lectures, you’ll also take part in evening activities, designed for you, to give you a taste of the LBG (Local BEST Group) that hosts you and the local culture.

For more information about the courses and FAQs, visit https://besthelsinki.fi/en/courses/application/.

• WHAT? Winter courses’ application starts
• WHEN? 16 Sept 2018
• WHY? A week-long course with BEST people; costs up to 50€, including board and food.
• WHERE? https://best.eu.org/courses

21. Kiuas Start – Go from zero to one in three weeks

Do you have an idea you would like to turn into a business?

Kiuas Start, a three-week-long pre-accelerator programme by Aaltoes, will take place between 27 October and 17 November at Startup Sauna. Students can earn 5 credits for completing the programme.

Read more and apply by 30 September at https://www.kiuas.com/start.

 

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