This is the AYY weekly newsletter 9/2018. You can find news concerning AYY, its associations and sections in this newsletter, in addition to other useful information.

 

A sunny week to everyone! This week, we would like to remind all AYY’s members about participating in the #LuovutusAalto blood donation campaign. We kicked the campaign off with a bang, so let’s keep the good pace up until the end! A big thank you to all the life savers who have already taken part in the campaign!

 

If you want your own piece to be a part of the weekly newsletter, send it in its finalized form to tiedotteet@ayy.fi by Thursday 10:00 if you want it out the following week.

The association information can be found in the association newsletter. Read it at: /en/associations/association-newsletter

 

Week 9

1.3.The Teekkari Sailors’ inshore navigation course starts /blog/events/teekkaripurjehtijoiden-rannikkolaivurikurssi-alkaa/

Week 10

7.3. Ristin kilta: Heidi Zitting – Ecumenism /blog/events/ristin-kilta-heidi-zitting-ekumeniasta/
8.3. Women of Aalto & Teekkaritytöt Kick Off /blog/events/women-of-aalto-teekkaritytot-kick-off/

 

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Housing regulations to change on March 1st
2. Survey about sexual harassment in the Aalto University, answer by the 12th of March
3. Register to Autonappi, use the shared communal car for a discounted price
4. The #LuovutusAalto campaign is under way – secure the victory for your association
5. Gather a team to hack for better financial wellbeing!

SUMMER JOBS

6. AYY is looking for interns
7. A summer job that sounds good – Avain Meet & Mingle event at the Avain Sauna on the 8^th of March at 17:00

EVENTS

8. Beer ‘n’ Bible at restaurant Fat Lizard on the 28^th of February at 17:30
9. Campus Sauna on the 5th of March
10. Women of Aalto & Teekkaritytöt unite – Join our growing network! Kick Off 8.3.
11. Study Abroad with InnoEnergy!
12. Fulbright Forum Explores 21st Century Education, Arctic Health, and Innovative Energy Solutions 15.–16.3.

WELL-BEING

13. Find yourself through creative writing! Creative writing afternoons at the Otaniemi Chapel in spring 2018

OTHERS

14. Take the OHO! project survey about the accessibility of higher education
15. BEST Summer courses’ application begins

 

 

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

1. Housing regulations to change on March 1st

The AYY Representative Council decided at its meeting on Thursday, the 22nd of February 2018, about changes to the Housing Regulations. The changes relate particularly to the conditions about the period of validity of the housing applications, reacting to housing offers, and the secondary leasing of apartments. The new Housing Regulations will enter into force on the 1^st of March 2018, so now is a good time to check how the changes may affect your housing situation.

Read more: /en/blog/2018/02/26/new-housing-regulations-enter-into-force-on-the-1st-of-march-2018/

 

2. Survey about sexual harassment in the Aalto University, answer by the 12th of March

Helsingin tutkijanaiset ry is looking into the experiences of students and staff about sexual harassment in the Aalto University. Harassment includes e.g. intentional or unintentional actions, speech or text that the other party considers unpleasant.

All Aalto University students and staff members can respond to the survey. You can fill out the survey anonymously if you want to. The collected material is processed by the Board of Helsingin tutkijanaiset to promote anti-harassment work.

If you so wish, you can also authorize your response to be used for research purposes, in which case Helsingin tutkijanaiset commits to adhere to the instructions given by the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity regarding good scientific practice.

The purpose of the survey is to gather information about harassment experiences in universities, and it is not a channel for obtaining personal help for the situation.

If you want to talk about improper behavior that you have e experienced or witnessed, you can contact AYY’s trained harassment contact persons Minna Mäkitalo, hairinta-nainen@ayy.fi, or Lauri Jurvanen, hairinta-mies@ayy.fi. The contacts are confidential and no action is taken without your consent.

Answer the survey here: http://blogs.helsinki.fi/tutkijanaiset/2018/01/24/seksuaalinen-hairinta-yliopistoissa-sexuella-trakasserier-vid-universitet-sexual-harassment-in-universities

 

3. Register to Autonappi, use the shared communal car for a discounted price

The locking system of AYY’s shared communal car has been renewed. The Autonappi application can now be used for everything from booking the car to unlocking the doors.

Until March 31^st, new users can use the car without the hourly fee for the first two hours, which means that the price is only 15 cents per kilometer.

Download the free Autonappi application, register with your aalto.fi email address and use the code Aalto_student. Using the car costs 8€/hour for AYY members (up to a maximum of 38€/day) + 15 cents per kilometer. You can book the car for a minimum of 1 hour and a maximum of 3 days.

Read more about booking the shared communal car here: /jasenille/palvelut/tilojen-vuokraaminen/yhteiskayttoauto/

 

4. The #LuovutusAalto campaign is under way – secure the victory for your association

The Aalto University Student Union challenges all associations active within its sphere of influence to donate blood for the #LuovutusAalto campaign.

The campaign started with a bang at the Dipoli blood donation event, where AYY’s associations made a total of 49 donations. But not to worry: you still have plenty of time to rack up donations for your association and secure the victory! The campaign runs until the 6th of April, and associations with the most donations will receive a free sauna night at one of AYY’s sauna facilities.

Read the participation instructions and donate: /en/blog/2018/02/01/luovutusaalto-is-here-again-blood-donation-campaign-between-february-8th-and-april-6th-2018/

FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/143681462965475/

 

5. Gather a team to hack for better financial wellbeing!

Intrum is aspiring to improve individual customers’ financial wellbeing. We open up the challenge to the community of bright minds and skillful professionals and invite you to take part in a hackathon, arranged in partnership with Tieto. Together we would like to explore how to create the best experience based on the insights from the data in combination with creative approach and out-of-box thinking.

Check out the invitation video here: https://youtu.be/YrEkX6QF_8Y

Get your team together and join us in creating radical innovations that help people to manage their own personal economy. We’ll support you along the way with mentorship, insights, data and tools. The top teams are rewarded with prizes.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 5, 2018
HACKATHON DATE: April 11-12, 2018
PLACE: Tieto Keilalahti Campus, Espoo, Finland

MORE INFORMATION:
Website: https://campaigns.tieto.com/intrumhack
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/143400566332422/

 

SUMMER JOBS

 

6. AYY is looking for interns

AYY is looking for one to three interns for the summer of 2018. The interns’ work tasks can be related, for example, to organizational development, automation, archiving, or the development of student well-being.

The internship is paid and will take place between April and August. If none of the tasks available don’t seem to suit you, you can also suggest a new type of job – we are happy to hear new ideas.

We will fill the positions as soon as we find the suitable candidates. Check out the job descriptions and application instructions from the link below.

/en/blog/2018/02/22/the-aalto-university-student-union-is-looking-for-interns/

 

7. A summer job that sounds good – Avain Meet & Mingle event at the Avain Sauna on the 8^th of March at 17:00

Seize the opportunity and spend an unforgettable summer at Avain Yhtiöt! Welcome to the Avain Meet & Mingle event to hear about the operations of Avain Yhtiöt, summer job opportunities and staff career paths. There will be light snacks and a sauna at the event.

All participants take part in a raffle, and the grand prize is a 100€ gift certificate to Gigantti!

The event is hosted on the 8th of March at 17:00 at Avain Sauna, at Otaranta 8E.
Sign up by the 7^th of March by 15:00 at www.avainasunnot.fi/meetnmingle. Act fast, as the capacity is limited!

We are currently searching for summer workers for e.g. property maintenance, customer service and construction and administration tasks.

You can read more on our summer jobs at: www.avainasunnot.fi/rekrytointi

Avain Yhtiöt is a Finnish corporation specialized in the production of apartments and housing services, construction contracting, housing management and renovations. The corporation owns more than 7 000 apartments, and its goal is to build 1 000 new apartments yearly to Finland’s central growth areas. www.avainasunnot.fi

 

EVENTS

 

8. Beer ‘n’ Bible at restaurant Fat Lizard on the 28^th of February at 17:30

“When I preach, I preach so that even a 7-year-old child can understand it. But when me and Master Melanchthon drink beer in the cellar and talk about theology, even God up in Heaven is astonished by our learning.”- Martin Luther (1483-1546)

Join the discussion, learn new things and get to know to new people! We are hosting an easily accessible Bible circle for students and young adults at the Fat Lizard restaurant on the last Wednesday of each month at 17:30.

Spring 2018 meetings: 28^th February, 28^th March, 25^th April and 30^th May.

The restaurant is located a stone’s throw from the Aalto University metro station, and it is easy to find and serves food and drink. The masterminds behind the Bible circle are lovers of beer and the Bible from Tapiola, Stina and Ilmar Metsalo. The Aalto chaplains and the Tapiola parish are also involved.

More information from Aalto chaplain Marjut Mulari: marjut.mulari@evl.fi / 050 365 2256

 

9. Campus Sauna on the 5th of March

Väre is coming! The Otaniemi campus is growing and developing!

But what does this mean in practice? Come hear more at the Campus Section’s campus sauna on Monday, the 5th of March at 16:30, at the Rantasauna!

The presentations will be held in English. After presenting the projects, we can enjoy good company, discussions and the warm sauna. So be equipped with a towel! The Campus Section will offer tasty snacks for everyone.

Program:

16.30 Snacks
17.00 Eetu Ristaniemi, Aalto University Campus & Real Estate: “The big picture of campus development and new plans ”
18.00 Sari Dhima, One Campus project: “Väre”
19.00 Sauna and free activities

WHAT: Campus Sauna: Väre & Campus Development
WHERE: Rantasauna, Otaniemi
WHEN: Monday 5th of March at 16:30
TO WHOM: Everyone interested in the Otaniemi campus development
PRICE: Free
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/events/217878338766582/

 

10. Women of Aalto & Teekkaritytöt unite – Join our growing network! Kick Off 8.3.

The winds of change are blowing and it’s time to welcome the new exciting times for Women of Aalto and Teekkaritytöt with our first Kick Off & Annual General Meeting together on March 8th, the International Women’s Day!

This spring and the following year, we want to emphasize diversity – how it benefits us all and how to work with diversified groups of people efficiently. What better way to start this than unifying our powers with Women of Aalto and Teekkaritytöt! Together, we have the honour of hearing what our guest speaker from Accenture has learned of the topic.

After Accenture’s presentation, we have time for open discussion and free mingling before the annual general meeting. This is your place and time to really get to know to Women of Aalto and Accenture. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your future colleagues! We are looking for new board members that are willing to keep developing the women’s network in the Aalto community. If you are interested, we are more than happy to tell you more about Women of Aalto!

On top of all and to make the event even more enjoyable, we are happy to offer you drinks and snacks! For more information, check out the event’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/744240275775830/

The event is for all Aalto students and it will be held in English.

WHAT: Women of Aalto Kick Off & AGM
WHEN: Thursday 8.3.2018 at 18:00
WHERE: Atlantinkatu 7A, Rooftop Sauna Lounge
SIGN UP: https://goo.gl/forms/G9tmGYKhIMgTNUmC2
HOW MUCH: Free of charge (no-show fee €5)

In case of cancellation, please contact us by March 4th at the latest so we can give your spot to someone else.

 

11. Study Abroad with InnoEnergy!

Are you interested in studying possibilities abroad?
Want to become more international?
Did you hear that there is free food?

Register yourself to an info event about studying abroad organized together by BEST Helsinki, InnoEnergy and Aalto University Learning and Career Services.

The event is held 8th of March 16:00–18:00 at the Harald Herlin Learning Center (Otaniementie 9, Espoo)

The event is open to all Aalto students! But please register and tell us you are coming, so we can reserve enough snacks and drinks. The main language of the event is English.

BEST Helsinki is currently working under Mosaic, the international section of Aalto University Student Union. We have a team of 25 active members who run the Local BEST Group (Board of European Students of Technology) and its events, such as the annual academic courses.

InnoEnergy is a company aiming at increasing sustainable growth and competitiveness of the energy sector across Europe.

We will also have Börje Helenius from Aalto University School of Engineering giving info on applying to International Master’s Programs.

Aalto University Career Services will also tell us about international traineeship possibilities and the GoingGlobal service!

After the event you are welcome to join an evening hangaround with BEST Helsinki at our renovated clubroom starting at 18.30!

Register here: http://goo.gl/k9ojPa

For more info of the event contact: Ville Alasalmi (+358402715327) ville.alasalmi@best.eu.org

WHAT: The Study Abroad! event
WHEN: 8.3.2018 at 16:00–18:00
WHERE: Harald Herlin Learning Center, Otaniementie 9, Espoo
WHY: Because of all the possibilities!

 

12. Fulbright Forum Explores 21st Century Education, Arctic Health, and Innovative Energy Solutions 15.–16.3.

“Fulbright Forum 2018: Education, Innovation, Science and Art” at the University of Helsinki and Aalto University on March 15–16, 2018 provides a unique opportunity to hear about the research and projects that the current American Fulbright scholars, teachers, and graduate students are doing in Finland.

Join us for the whole seminar or pop in for the presentation of your choice. The event is open to the public and free of charge. The presentations are in English.

Check out the seminar program: http://www.fulbright.fi/en/fulbright-forum

Welcome!

 

WELL-BEING

 

13. Find yourself through creative writing! Creative writing afternoons at the Otaniemi Chapel in spring 2018

Come and join the creative writing afternoons at the Otaniemi Chapel! The goal of the afternoons is to:

– Create joy, new perspectives and self-knowledge through creative writing.

– Support Aalto University students and staff in personal growth and development.

The themes of the afternoons are (registration link for each afternoon can be found below):

Self-knowledge 14^th March at 15:00-17:30 http://bit.ly/2E8Hl21
My Wisdom 28^th March at 15:00-17:30 http://bit.ly/2nMhpz8
Dreams 11^th April at 15:00-17:30 http://bit.ly/2E7sx3w

The events are gentle and empowering. They consist of writing, discussions and silence.

You can participate in one, two or three events according to your schedule and interest. Participation is free. Coffee and tea are served. Every afternoon has room for max. 15 participants. Sign up by clicking on the afternoons’ themes. Please sign up separately each time.

A creative and warm welcome!

Organizer: MA, author and trainer Mertzi Bergman. He has published books on creativity and inspiration. In addition to his university degree (MA) and writing, Bergman has also studied topics such as mindfulness, art therapy, clownery, tantra, psychodrama, NLP, coaching, solution-oriented work control, standup, empowering photography and improvisation.

The creative writing afternoons are made possible by the Tapiola parish, accompanied by Aalto chaplain Marjut Mulari.

 

OTHERS

 

14. Take the OHO! project survey about the accessibility of higher education

A part of The Ministry of Education and Culture-funded OHO! project is examining the accessibility of higher education.

The accessibility of higher education illustrates how the environment and the operational culture of higher education institutions support the students’ participation and equality.

Link to questionnaire: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/E47E4D95ABC8734E

 

15. BEST Summer courses’ application begins

This summer, BEST (Board of European Students of Technology) brings to you courses around Europe.

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

These courses are about one week long. They cost up to 50€, including accommodation and food.

Application deadline: March 19th 2018, 00:00

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

WHAT: Summer courses’ application begins
WHEN: Feb 18th, 2018
WHERE: https://best.eu.org/courses

This is the AYY weekly newsletter 8/2018. You can find news concerning AYY, its associations and sections in this newsletter, in addition to other useful information.

A fantastic Monday to everyone! This week’s newsletter has info on recruitments, food and also some events. Have a cheery week – don’t let the polar vortex get you down!

 

If you want your own piece to be a part of the weekly newsletter, send it in its finalized form to tiedotteet@ayy.fi by Thursday 10:00 if you want it out the following week.

The association information can be found in the association newsletter. Read it at: /en/associations/association-newsletter

 

Week 8

20.2. The Teekkari Sailors’ inshore navigation course starts /blog/events/teekkaripurjehtijoiden-saaristolaivurikurssi-alkaa/
21.2. Ristin kilta: Alderman Night /blog/events/ristin-kilta-oltermanni-ilta/
24.2. Kondensatio 127 /blog/events/kondensatio-127/

Week 9

1.3. The Teekkari Sailors’ coastal navigation course starts /blog/events/teekkaripurjehtijoiden-rannikkolaivurikurssi-alkaa/

 

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Come work at AYY!

SUMMER JOBS

2. Summer Jobs at Tieto in Finland Now Open

RESTAURANT NEWS

3. Restaurant Alvari at Otaniemi campus closed 16. – 25.2.2018
4. Leftover food for sale at student restaurants

EVENTS

5. Public Lecture: Recent Trends in Cybercrime 22.2.
6. Annex Aalto 28.2.
7. Study Abroad with InnoEnergy!
8. Pirates of the Baltic Sea 25.–27.3.

CULTURE

9. Tikelo presents: Dunkirk (2017) 20.2.

OTHERS

10. Flea Market in Smökki 25.2. 12:00–16:00
11. The Teekkari Sailors’ inshore and coastal navigation courses are here again!

 

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

1. Come work at AYY!

 

AYY is currently looking for a Housing Secretary.

As the Housing Secretary, you are an important part of a team that does its part to make our Student Union’s vision a reality: AYY – The best student living in the world. The Housing Secretaries help our members in issues related to housing, handle apartment applications, draft rental agreements and participate in producing and developing AYY’s member services in various ways.

The application period for the job ends on the 27^th of February 2018 at 12:00 noon.

For more information on the task, please visit /en/student-union/vacancies/housing-secretary/

 

SUMMER JOBS

 

2. Summer Jobs at Tieto in Finland Now Open

Tieto has several summer trainee positions open again across Finland in Espoo, Kuopio, Tampere and Oulu.

The application period started on Thursday, February 1st and is open until February 22nd.

Most summer jobs will start in the beginning of June and last until the end of August. Application period 1.–22.2.2018.

If you want to spend your next summer working in the ever-inspiring IT industry with great colleagues, check Tieto’s summer job opportunities now! www.tieto.fi/kesätyö

You can follow us on…
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tietocorp
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tieto/
and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TietoCorporation?_rdr=p
…to learn more about what we do.

#tietolife #summerjob

 

RESTAURANT NEWS

 

3. Restaurant Alvari at Otaniemi campus closed 16. – 25.2.2018

The restaurant Alvari is closed due to renovations between the 16^th and 25^th of February 2018. On Thursday, the 15^th of February, Alvari is open from 10:45 to 15:00.

Restaurant Café Aino is open normally during the renovation.

Other campus restaurants: https://into.aalto.fi/display/enaalto/Campus+restaurants

 

4. Leftover food for sale at student restaurants

Reduce food loss and eat well – the Fazer and Sodexo student restaurants sell leftover food to go!

You can buy leftover lunch at Fazer’s restaurants ten minutes after the closing time (if there is food left over).

The following Fazer restaurants sell leftover food at the Aalto University campuses:

Alvari, Otakaari 1
Dipoli, Otakaari 24
TUAS-talo, Maarintie 18
Rafla, Runeberginkatu 14-16
Chydenia, Runeberginkatu 22
Meccala, Hämeentie 135 C, 5th floor

At Fazer’s restaurants, the leftover lunch costs 3€/box (7.5 dl). 2.80€ if you have a multi-use box of the same size!

Sodexo’s restaurants offer the chance to buy leftover food ten minutes before the end of lunch. Sodexo restaurants at the Aalto University campuses:

Konetekniikka, Otakaari 4
Kasper, Vuorimiehentie 2
Kvarkki, Otakaari 3
Tietotekniikantalo, Konemiehentie 2
Valimo, Metallimiehenkuja 2

The price for the take me home lunch at Sodexo’s restaurants is 5€/liter or 3€/0.5 liters. Student discount -50%!

 

EVENTS

 

5. Public Lecture: Recent Trends in Cybercrime 22.2.

Speaker: Yves Vandermeer, Chair of the European Cybercrime Training and Education Group.

Cybersecurity is a trending topic nowadays, but what about Cyber crime, Dark markets, and Crypto currencies? Who are the cyber criminals, how are they organised, what tools do they use, and how do they choose their victims? Are we all targeted or are some of us more vulnerable? And finally, what is being done by law enforcement?

This lecture is open to everyone. It is intended for a broad audience and does not require any background in information security. The lecture will be approximately 45 minutes, after which there will be time for questions.

About the speaker: Yves Vandermeer holds an MSc in Computer Forensics, and has 20 years of experience in law enforcement as a computer crime and computer forensics practitioner. Since 2017, he has been working for the Norwegian Police University College where he carries out research on file systems forensics, live data and network forensics.

VENUE: Lumituuli Auditorium, Dipoli, Otakaari 24, 02150, Espoo.
DATE AND TIME: Thursday, 22 February, 18:00–19:30 (doors open at 17:30).

The event is free of charge, but registration is required: https://haic-public-outreach.eventbrite.com/

 

6. Annex Aalto 28.2.

How can you stand out?

Annex Aalto is here and this year we’re focusing on you! Our mission is to help you to maximise your performance and give you the tools needed to succeed at school or at work and become You 2.0.

Join us in Dipoli on Wednesday 28.2.2018 to experience the demos in the Playground area and to delve deeper in the workshop of your choice.

Don’t just listen, learn by doing!

Read more information on the program and apply to workshops (be quick) at http://annexaalto.fi/ and https://www.facebook.com/AnnexAalto/

 

7. Study Abroad with InnoEnergy!

Are you interested in studying possibilities abroad?
Want to become more international?
Did you hear that there is free food?

Register yourself to an info event about studying abroad organized together by BEST Helsinki, InnoEnergy and Aalto University Learning and Career Services.

The event is held 8th of March 16:00–18:00 at the Harald Herlin Learning Center (Otaniementie 9, Espoo)

The event is open to all Aalto students! But please register and tell us you are coming, so we can reserve enough snacks and drinks. The main language of the event is English.

BEST Helsinki is currently working under Mosaic, the international section of Aalto University Student Union. We have a team of 25 active members who run the Local BEST Group (Board of European Students of Technology) and its events, such as the annual academic courses.

InnoEnergy is a company aiming at increasing sustainable growth and competitiveness of the energy sector across Europe.

We will also have Börje Helenius from Aalto University School of Engineering giving info on applying to International Master’s Programs.

Aalto University Career Services will also tell us about international traineeship possibilities and the GoingGlobal service!

After the event you are welcome to join an evening hangaround with BEST Helsinki at our renovated clubroom starting at 18.30!

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dTwZ36ABgm9_PREcgvF7X5ufTxnWdQiOTZ9eS3I-QBY/edit

For more info of the event contact: Ville Alasalmi (+358402715327) ville.alasalmi@best.eu.org

WHAT: The Study Abroad! event
WHEN: 8.3.2018 at 16:00–18:00
WHERE: Harald Herlin Learning Center, Otaniementie 9, Espoo
WHY: Because of all the possibilities!

 

8. Pirates of the Baltic Sea 25.–27.3.

Calling all seafaring party people!

Pirates of the Baltic Sea, the biggest and baddest cruise on the Baltic, is calling you to hoist the masts and sail from Helsinki to Stockholm March 25–27th. Experience two nights of insane partying aboard our ship and one day on land to plunder Stockholm. Join over 1,000 international students from across the seven seas!

TICKETS on sale now via https://www.timetravels.fi/esn-student-unions/esn-aalto/esn-aalto-pirates-of-the-baltic-sea-25-03-2018-27-03-2018.html

DRESS CODE: PIRATES!

The name says it all, just be creative, your local second-hand shops can be full of surprises. The best costumes will be rewarded. Student overalls are a good idea too!

WHAT: ESN Finland’s Pirates of the Baltic Sea
WHERE: Helsinki – Stockholm – Helsinki
WHEN: 25.03.2018–27.03.2018
WHY: http://bit.ly/pobs2017
PRICE: 75 €
OTHER: Age limit 18 years!

MORE… http://pobs.esnfinland.eu/ and https://www.facebook.com/events/167103707346617/

 

CULTURE

 

9. Tikelo presents: Dunkirk (2017) 20.2.

As the exam week is coming to an end, we can finally focus on more important matters, like enjoying movies with some snacks and good company. This time over we shall present you Dunkirk, a film that has received 8 Oscar nominations including best picture and best director.

This war film is about Allied soldiers evacuating from the shores of the French city Dunkirk during World War II with the help of rather unusual allies. The director is none other than the renowned Christopher Nolan, a guarantee for a great film.

WHAT: Movie Dunkirk by Christopher Nolan (2017)
WHERE: KY building, 3rd floor
WHEN: 20.2 18:00
HOW MUCH: FREE!
WHY: why not lol

 

OTHERS

 

10. Flea Market in Smökki 25.2. 12:00–16:00

Have you collected way too much stuff to fit your student apartment? Or are you looking for a cheap and easy way to get new furniture or new clothes? The international section Mosaic at AYY is starting the year with a flea market open for all Aalto students.

Come and see if you’ll find something to take home with you – or book a table to give your stuff a new home: http://lomake.ayy.fi/mosaic/flea-market-25-2/

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/352716418542017/

P.S. You can also find tasty brownies on sale at the flea market. Welcome!

 

11. The Teekkari Sailors’ inshore and coastal navigation courses are here again!

If you are interested in the challenges, speed and laid-back life of sailing, the best way to start learning is to join our navigation classes!

The inshore navigation course starts on Tuesday, the 20th of February at 17:30– 20:00, and the coastal navigation course on Thursday, the 1st of March at the same time. Both courses finish on Friday, the 20th of April with a final exam from 18:00 to 22:00. Both courses cost 75 €/course, or 45€ for the exam alone.

More information and signups at:
Inshore: https://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?page_id=211
Coastal: https://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?page_id=214

Also check out our website: http://trip.ayy.fi/

This is the AYY weekly newsletter 7/2018. You can find news concerning AYY, its associations and sections in this newsletter, in addition to other useful information.

 

Grab your sleds and head to Ullanlinnanmäki – it’s Shrove Tuesday tomorrow! There’s reason to celebrate even after Tuesday, as the program for the week also includes Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year. Check below for more tips for the upcoming week!

 

If you want your own piece to be a part of the weekly newsletter, send it in its finalized form to tiedotteet@ayy.fi by Thursday 10:00 if you want it out the following week.

The association information can be found in the association newsletter. Read it at: /en/associations/association-newsletter

 

Week 7

14.2. Ristin kilta: Game Night /blog/events/ristin-kilta-peli-ilta-9/
14.2. ESN Helsinki Valentine’s Day Party /blog/events/esn-helsinki-valentines-day-party/
15.2. PSK Kupla SCUBA diving basic course 2018 /blog/events/lspk2018/
18.2. ESN Aalto Dinner in the Dark /blog/events/esn-aalto-dinner-in-the-dark-2/

Week 8

21.2. Ristin kilta: Alderman Night /blog/events/ristin-kilta-oltermanni-ilta/
24.2. Kemistikilta ry: Kondensatio 127 /blog/events/kondensatio-127/

 

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Come work at AYY!

SUMMER JOBS

2. Summer Jobs at Tieto in Finland Now Open

EVENTS

3. Laskiaisrieha and Laskiaisappro 2018 on February 13th
4. Gravitaatio 2018 13.2.
5. Aalto Chinese Spring Festival 15.2. – register before 14.2.
6. WinterÖLympics 21st February
7. Spend a Day in Tallinn Listening to World-class ML Practitioners 8.3.

SPORTS

8. Otanko Double Tricks Workshop
9. Aalto-Basket is looking for players

CULTURE

10. 85 years of Retuperä on April 27th

WELL-BEING

11. Mindfulness in Stress Management workshop

OTHERS

12. Young people and the future of the EU –participate in the survey!
13. The Guild of Electrical Engineering is looking for a designer to renew its brand identity
14. The Teekkari Sailors’ inshore and coastal navigation courses are here again!

 

 

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

1. Come work at AYY!

AYY is currently looking for a Housing Secretary.

As the Housing Secretary, you are an important part of a team that does its part to make our Student Union’s vision a reality: AYY – The best student living in the world. The Housing Secretaries help our members in issues related to housing, handle apartment applications, draft rental agreements and participate in producing and developing AYY’s member services in various ways.

The application period for the job ends on the 27^th of February 2018 at 12:00 noon.

For more information on the task, please visit /en/student-union/vacancies/housing-secretary/

 

 

SUMMER JOBS

 

2. Summer Jobs at Tieto in Finland Now Open

Tieto has several summer trainee positions open again across Finland in Espoo, Kuopio, Tampere and Oulu.

The application period started on Thursday, February 1st and is open until February 22nd.

Most summer jobs will start in the beginning of June and last until the end of August. Application period 1.–22.2.2018.

If you want to spend your next summer working in the ever-inspiring IT industry with great colleagues, check out Tieto’s summer job opportunities now! www.tieto.fi/kesätyö

You can follow us on…
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tietocorp
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tieto/
and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TietoCorporation?_rdr=p
…to learn more about what we do.

#tietolife #summerjob

 

 

EVENTS

 

3. Laskiaisrieha and Laskiaisappro 2018 on February 13^th

Tomorrow, on the 13^th of February, is Shrove Tuesday, and that means fun and wintery activities in the form of the Laskiaisrieha!  You still have time to find something that passes for a sled, put on your overalls and head on over to Kaivopuisto park, Helsinki!

The Laskiaisirieha starts officially at 12:00 noon. The main act of the day, ABB Academic Downhill Race, starts at 14:00. Cheer your favorite team towards victory as they pilot their home-made sleds down the Ullanlinnanmäki hillside in the hope of winning the grand prize!

The awards ceremony for the Academic Downhill Race will take place approximately at 15:00. After the Laskiaisrieha, it’s time for the Laskiaisappro pub crawl organized by Vapaateekkarit, starting at 16:00. The Laskiaisrieha also officially ends at 16:00.

Remember to wear plenty of warm clothing underneath your overalls!

If you are one of the lucky persons who managed to get a ticket for the Laskiaisappro, be sure to follow the event closely on social media to stay up-to-date on the latest information! You can exchange your appro tickets for checkpoint maps at Ullanlinnanmäki starting at 15:00. You can exchange your maps for an overall patch in front of the Apollo Live Club, in the courtyard of the Forum shopping center, at 20:00–21:30.

Follow the event on social media!
Laskiaisrieha on FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/1992148971060250/
Laskiaisappro on FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/1707713842614342/
Laskiaisrieha on IG: https://www.instagram.com/laskiaisrieha/

Laskiaisrieha and Laskiaisappro on Facebook and Instagram!

With: ABB, TEK, Tallink Silja and AYY!

#Laskiaisrieha18 #Laskiaisappro18 #LR18

TL;DR

What? Laskiaisrieha 2018, the best party ever! Laskiaisappro 2018, the best preparty for Gravitaatio!
Where? Kaivopuisto, Helsinki
When? Shrove Tuesday, 13^th February at 12:00-16:00
How? Ticket sales at www.bailataan.fi
Why? The best outdoor student event of the winter!

P.S. Help us keep the park clean by picking up your trash. Thanks!

 

4. Gravitaatio 2018 13.2.

The traditional afterparty of the Shrove Tuesday madness – Gravitaatio in Apollo Helsinki! Stop shivering from the cold and come enjoy the hot winds of Gravitaatio, when the atmosphere is raised to the roof by RosvoSektori and Petri Nygård in the biggest interdisciplinary student party of the beginning of the year!

What: Gravitaatio 2018
Where: Apollo Live Club
When: Shrove Tuesday, 13th Feb, from 20:00 to 04:00
How: Tickets in advance €13 bailataan.fi €13.50. At the entrance €15
Why: The biggest student party of the beginning of the year. Incredible artists and the official afterparty! You don’t want to miss this!

Tickets are sold at: https://bailataan.fi/#!/events/2b275ccf-3db1-4b79-8254-8e8482a2fb05

In collaboration with VT, Julkku and RWBK!

NB! The age limit is 18.

 

5. Aalto Chinese Spring Festival 15.2. – register before 14.2.

Have you always wondered what is it like to spend Chinese New Year with the Chinese? Or wanted to learn Chinese handcraft, such as Chinese knots, Chinese paper cutting, or making dumplings? Now you have a great opportunity to try all that out!

CSSA-Aalto is arranging a Chinese New Year event on 15.2. 16:00-21:00. Spring Festival is the biggest festival in China, and we want to celebrate it together with you! The event will also feature traditional Chinese performances and cultural accessories.

More information on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/447211132360465/

WHEN? 15.2.2018 16:00–21:00
HOW MUCH? Depends on whether you are eating the dinner
WHERE? Design Factory
WHO? Anyone who is interested in Chinese culture and wants to make new friends!
HOW? Registration information on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/447211132360465/

 

6. WinterÖLympics 21st February

Did your national Olympic team forget to invite you to South Korea? Do you still want to experience the adrenaline of climbing to the top of the podium? Well, the solution is here! Koneinsinöörikilta and NESU-KY are organizing the official WinterÖLympics!

More information on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/323890501462467/

 

7. Spend a Day in Tallinn Listening to World-class ML Practitioners 8.3.

First ML technical conference in the region is taking place on March 8 in Tallinn.

The schedule is packed with cool content from global technology companies and startups. For example, CTO of Anaconda (the company behind numpy, scipy, bokeh, etc), DL&ML scientists from Microsoft, Curious AI, DataRobot, Princeton, local leaders like CTO of Starship, and many more.

Get your tickets early via https://aiconf.tech/ Use code: Northstar4UHelsinki for -25% discount.

Check out who is going on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/177794326299229/

 

 

SPORTS

 

8. Otanko Double Tricks Workshop

Otanko is arranging the super popular Valentine’s Day double tricks workshops again.

The workshops will be held on the 14th and 21th of February at 18.15-19.15. Bring your valentine along or come alone and we’ll fix you up with a partner. The event is open for everyone! You don’t need prior pole dance experience to attend.

Sign up here: https://otanko.ayy.fi/?page_id=52

 

9. Aalto-Basket is looking for players

Aalto-Basket’s men’s 2nd and 3rd team play in the regional 5th division. We are looking for new players, so if you’re interested to find a new team and have played basketball previously, send an email to office@aaltobasket.fi and tell us about your background in basketball. After this, the contact persons for the teams will contact you.

Aalto-Basket also has a women’s team, which you can contact through the same email: office@aaltobasket.fi.

 

 

CULTURE

 

10. 85 years of Retuperä on April 27th

The Retuperä Voluntary Fire Brigade’s brassica band answers the call of duty and steps up on the Savoy Theatre’s stage in Helsinki on Friday, the 27^th of April 2018 to celebrate its 85-year-long battle against public decency.

Xylitolist Duracell Rummukainen and Conductor Torturo Canini ensure that everyone gets in a festive spirit.

The concert will take a look at Retuperä’s concert music history and feature a selection of ISO-000132-approved jokes, as well as amazing feats of strength by prospective members

Concert tickets are 15 euros a piece for students (30 euros for graduates).

Tickets are available at lippu.fi starting on Tuesday, the 13th of February from 9:00.

 

 

WELL-BEING

 

11. Mindfulness in Stress Management workshop

Need help to lower stress, anxiety or tension? Come join us in an eight-session mindfulness workshop, which aims to integrate mindfulness training as a part of the participants’ everyday life.

Mindfulness is acceptable conscious existing. Frequent mindfulness training is known to lower stress and anxiety. The training is a way to increase knowledge of oneself, improve focus and to learn how to monitor and regulate your feelings.

The workshops are held on Mondays from 14:00 to 16:00, from the 19th of February until the 16th of April (no workshop on the 2nd of April), class M140, Otakaari 1. The workshop is in Finnish.

More information: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/view.php?id=19282.

 

 

OTHERS

 

12. Young people and the future of the EU –participate in the survey!

The European Union is planning a new youth strategy that affects young people, youth organizations and the youth sector all over Europe. To do this, the EU wants to hear the opinions of young people and to organize surveys in all of the member countries, with tens of thousands of young people taking part in the surveys. This time, the topic of the survey is “Young People and the Future of the EU”.

In Finland, the survey is organized by Finnish Youth Cooperation – Allianssi. All young people born between 1987 and 2002 can answer the survey. All participants also take part in a lottery, the prizes of which are two iPads and ten movie tickets for Finnkino movie theaters.

You can find the survey here: www.alli.fi/dialogi2018

You can answer the questions either in Finnish, Swedish or English. The reply period ends on Monday, the 19^th of February at 12:00 noon.

 

13. The Guild of Electrical Engineering is looking for a designer to renew its brand identity

Aalto University’s Guild of Electrical Engineering is looking for a designer to renew its brand identity. The work includes subjects such as a new visual identity and templates for communication in different media. The work begins immediately and will be completed during the spring.

If you are interested, send your application, CV and portfolio to tuomas.isola@aalto.fi by Sunday, February 18th. The commission will be agreed upon according to the job description. The position will be filled once a suitable applicant has been found.

 

14. The Teekkari Sailors’ inshore and coastal navigation courses are here again!

If you are interested in the challenges, speed and laid-back life of sailing, the best way to start learning is to join our navigation classes!

The inshore navigation course starts on Tuesday, the 20th of February at 17:30– 20:00, and the coastal navigation course on Thursday, the 1st of March at the same time. Both courses finish on Friday, the 20th of April with a final exam from 18:00 to 22:00. Both courses cost 75 €/course, or 45€ for the exam alone.

More information and signups at:
Inshore: https://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?page_id=211
Coastal: https://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?page_id=214

Also check out our website: http://trip.ayy.fi/

This is the AYY weekly newsletter 6/2017. You can find news concerning AYY, its associations and sections in this newsletter, in addition to other useful information.

 

The theme of the week is donating! AYY challenges all associations and their members to donate blood at the #LuovutusAalto campaign. The spring campaign kicks off on the 8th of February at Dipoli, more information below. So trudge through the ice and snow and donate!

 

If you want your own piece to be a part of the weekly newsletter, send it in its finalized form to tiedotteet@ayy.fi by Thursday 10:00 if you want it out the following week.

The association information can be found in the association newsletter. Read it at: /en/associations/association-newsletter/

 

Week 6

7.2. Ristin kilta: Ismo Heiskanen – Bible teaching II /blog/events/ristin-kilta-ismo-heiskanen-raamattuopetus-ii/

Week 7

14.2. Ristin kilta: Game Night /blog/events/ristin-kilta-peli-ilta-9/
15.2. PSK Kupla SCUBA diving basic course 2018 /blog/events/lspk2018/

 

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Come and save lives – #LuovutusAalto is here again!

SUMMER JOBS

2. Summer Jobs at Tieto in Finland Now Open!
3. A summer job that sounds good: Avain Meet & Mingle event at Avain Sauna on February 6th

EVENTS

4. AMCA Spring 2018 Kick-Off: Brave New Ways of Learning 9.2.
5. Gravitaatio 2018 13.2.

SPORTS

6. Registration for the Aalto 10K and Espoon Rantamaraton starts on February 12th at 9:00
7. Taekwon-Do beginners course together with the Helsinki University
8. Aalto-Basket is looking for players

CULTURE

9. Chamber choir Dissonanssi is looking for new altos and tenors to join the choir

WELL-BEING

10. “Valoa kohti” retreat day at the Otaniemi chapel on February 25th from 10:00 to 16:00
11. Blood donations at Dipoli, 8th of February

OTHERS

12. Used audio, lights, video recording and other electronics and paraphernalia sale and handout to associations at the OUBS Studio on February 6th
13. Aalto Formula Team ry is now established. Join us!
14. Espoo is searching for a street art project for the Alberganportti underpass – join the competition!
15. PSK Kupla SCUBA basic course for 2018 begins in February
16. The Teekkari Sailors’ inshore and coastal navigation courses are here again!
17. The Guild of Electrical Engineering is looking for a designer to renew its brand identity

 

 

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

1. Come and save lives – #LuovutusAalto is here again!

Nearly a thousand voluntary blood donors are needed in Finland every weekday. That is why the Aalto University Student Union is challenging all associations active within AYY to donate blood for the common good in the #LuovutusAalto campaign already for the third time!

In the autumn of 2017, #LuovutusAalto collected a total of 72 donations – more than twice the amount of donations collected during the first #LuovutusAalto campaign (34 donations). The winner of the autumn 2017 campaign in percentage terms is Ristin Kilta, with more than ten percent of their members donating blood during the campaign. The quantitative winner is Inkubio, the guild for Bioinformation Technology students, with 18 donations. Inkubio also took the prize in the spring campaign!

Can we achieve an ever better result in spring 2018? The spring #LuovutusAalto campaign will start at the Dipoli blood donation event on Thursday, February 8^th, held between 11:00 and 16:00, and the campaign runs until April 6^th. You can donate as a group or individually at any blood donation event or Blood Service Centre.

The associations that have donated the most blood, both quantitatively and in percentage terms in relation to their number of members, are awarded the use of one of AYY’s sauna facilities for one night and a diploma from the Finnish Red Cross. All donors also receive an overall patch from the Finnish Red Cross!

Read more and register your association for the campaign: /en/blog/2018/02/01/luovutusaalto-is-here-again-blood-donation-campaign-between-february-8th-and-april-6th-2018/

 

 

SUMMER JOBS

 

2. Summer Jobs at Tieto in Finland Now Open!

Tieto has several summer trainee positions open again across Finland in Espoo, Kuopio, Tampere and Oulu.

The application period started on Thursday, February 1st and is open until February 22nd.

Most summer jobs will start in the beginning of June and last until the end of August. Application period 1.–22.2.2018.

If you want to spend your next summer working in the ever-inspiring IT industry with great colleagues, check Tieto’s summer job opportunities now! www.tieto.fi/kesätyö

You can follow us on…
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tietocorp
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tieto/
and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TietoCorporation?_rdr=p
…to learn more about what we do.

#tietolife #summerjob

 

3. A summer job that sounds good: Avain Meet & Mingle event at Avain Sauna on February 6th

Grab the opportunity and have an unforgettable summer at Avain Yhtiöt!

Welcome to Avain Meet & Mingle to hear about the operations of Avain Yhtiöt, summer job opportunities and staff career paths. There will be light snacks and a sauna opportunity.

The event is hosted on the 6th of February at 17:00 at Avain Sauna, situated at Otaranta 8E. Sign up by February 5th at www.avainasunnot.fi/meetnmingle. Act fast, the capacity is limited!

We are currently searching for summer workers for property maintenance, customer service and construction and administration tasks. You can read more on our summer jobs at: www.avainasunnot.fi/rekrytointi

Avain Yhtiöt is a Finnish consortium, specializing in producing living and housing services, construction, landlord services and renovations. The consortium owns over 7000 apartments and aims to build 1000 new ones a year in central growth areas around Finland. www.avainasunnot.fi

 

 

EVENTS

 

4. AMCA Spring 2018 Kick-Off: Brave New Ways of Learning 9.2.

Join us at the first major event this year hosted by AMCA. Brave New Ways of Learning gathers together amazing speakers and representatives from the corporate world.

Our panel includes:

Vesa Perälä – Founder at Claned, AI digital learning platform
Outi Sivonen – Head of People Development at Finnair
Juuso Laatikainen – Director at Strategy&
Outi Olkkola – HR Business Partner at Dentsu Aegis Network
Roope Takala – Head of Innovation Program at Nokia

Come and enjoy the panel discussion, network with companies and learn more about the student consulting program that AMCA has prepared for the coming year!

Make sure to reserve your seat by registering: https://goo.gl/forms/QxwP4QxfH9QyxBgb2

WHAT: AMCA Kick-Off Spring 2018 Event
WHEN: February 9th, 2018, from 17:30 to 21:30
WHERE: Aalto Design Factory – the Stage; Betonimiehenkuja 5 C, 02150 Espoo, Finland

Follow our Facebook event for future updates: https://m.facebook.com/events/142803566404514?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2298%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&aref=98

See you on February 9th!

 

5. Gravitaatio 2018 13.2.

The traditional afterparty of the Shrove Tuesday madness – Gravitaatio in Apollo Helsinki! Stop shivering from the cold and come enjoy the hot winds of Gravitaatio, when the atmosphere is raised to the roof by RosvoSektori and Petri Nygård in the biggest interdisciplinary student party of the beginning of the year!

What: Gravitaatio 2018
Where: Apollo Live Club
When: Shrove Tuesday, 13th Feb, from 20:00 to 04:00
How: Tickets in advance €13 bailataan.fi €13.50. At the entrance €15
Why: The biggest student party of the beginning of the year. Incredible artists and the official afterparty! You don’t want to miss this!

Tickets are sold at: https://bailataan.fi/#!/events/2b275ccf-3db1-4b79-8254-8e8482a2fb05

In collaboration with VT, Julkku and RWBK!

NB! The age limit is 18.

 

 

SPORTS

 

6. Registration for the Aalto 10K and Espoon Rantamaraton starts on February 12th at 9:00

The traditional Aalto 10K and Aalto 5K sports day will be held on Sunday, the 19th of September 2018!

Aalto 10K and Aalto 5K is a free sports day for Aalto people. You can run, jog, walk, or Nordic walk the distance of your choice. This year, Aalto 10K will be held already for the ninth time!

Aalto 10K/5k is part of the Espoon Rantamaraton marathon event. The marathon and half-marathon will be run on Saturday, the 15th of September 2018.

The first 40 persons to sign up get free entry to the marathon! After the free spots have been taken, Aalto members can sign up for the marathon at a discounted price, 40 €/person.

Date: Aalto 10K/Aalto 5K on Sunday, the 16th of September 2018, 11:00-15:00
Espoo Rantamaraton on Saturday, the 15th September 2018, starts at 12:00
Location: All distanecs start from Otaniemenranta in Otaniemi, Espoo, on the shore of Laajalahti.

Sign up starting on the 12th of February: https://www.rantamaraton.fi/aaltokymppi/

More information on the event and free code to the marathon from Into:
https://into.aalto.fi/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=24324410

Registration starts on Monday, the the 12th of February at 9:00.

Registration ends on Sunday, the 9th of September 2018, at 23:59.

 

7. Taekwon-Do beginners course together with the Helsinki University

The Helsinki University Taekwon-do association organizes a course open to all Helsinki and Aalto University students and staff, aimed towards beginners, during the spring of 2018. The first practice session was held on the 21th of January, but there is still room and you are free to join in during February too!

The course practices are held at the Unidojo at Töölö, situated at Pohjoinen Hesperiankatu 25. The training times are as follows:

Wed 16:10-17:30
Sun 12:00-13:00

The cost of the course is 50€ including the belt trial fee, but trying the sport during February is free. The course lasts until the end of the spring semester. After the course, the hobby is easy to continue in the association training sessions.

Taekwon-do is a Korean martial art, where you utilize the entire body in defensive and offensive ways. The strength of taekwon-do is especially in using the legs and feet in different kinds of kick techniques. Taekwon-do is suitable for men and women of all ages, regardless of sports background. The training develops physical characteristics like coordination, agility, mobility and basic health and improves focus, persistence and self-esteem in facing and overcoming challenges.

More info in the course’s Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1778307398860410/

 

8. Aalto-Basket is looking for players

Aalto-Basket’s men’s 2nd and 3rd team play in the regional 5th division. We are looking for new players, so if you’re interested to find a new team and have played basketball previously, send an email to office@aaltobasket.fi and tell us about your background in basketball. After this, the contact persons for the teams will contact you.

Aalto-Basket also has a women’s team, which you can contact through the same email: office@aaltobasket.fi.

 

 

CULTURE

 

9. Chamber choir Dissonanssi is looking for new altos and tenors to join the choir

Are you an enthusiastic singer? Would you like to sing in a choir? Our small mixed choir is easily approachable and there are no strict auditions to fear. If you have even a bit of experience in choir singing or a generally good singing voice, then you’ll be fine. We practice on Tuesdays at the machine technology building from 6 pm to 8 pm.

If you’re interested, fill up the form: https://bit.ly/dissonanssi and we’ll contact you!

You can find more info about the choir on our website: https://dissonanssi.ayy.fi/

 

 

WELL-BEING

 

10. “Valoa kohti” retreat day at the Otaniemi chapel on February 25th from 10:00 to 16:00

Give time to yourself, your thoughts and your feelings. You are welcome to rest at the retreat day. The Otaniemi chapel, a warm lunch, retreat instructors and other guests are waiting for you.

During the retreat day, you get to close your phone and push aside everything that reminds you of work or studies. The journey is undertaken together but singularly, each in their own way. The participants take a mutual pledge of silence during the retreat.

The retreat is mainly meant for students and members of staff.

The day includes a soup lunch and coffee with dessert. The price is 5€ for students, 10€ for staff.

More info: retreat instructors Margit Peltovirta and Anu Morikawa, firstname.surname(at)evl.fi

Sign up by February 19th at: https://espoonseurakunnat-ilmo.service.innofactor.com/enrolmentclient/form.aspx?Key=71CBE26F9576D7D0B762B1DEE507B11E

 

11. Blood donations at Dipoli, 8th of February

Come to the Palaver hall at Dipoli on Thursday, the 8th of February between 11:00 and 16:00 to donate blood and save lives!

You can donate if you are in normal good health, between 18 and 70 years of age and weigh at least 50 kilograms. New donors must be under 60, and persons over 66 years of age must have donated blood less than two years ago.

More information from the free information number 0800 0 5801 or from the internet at www.veripalvelu.fi and www.sovinkoluovuttajaksi.fi

The Dipoli event will start the spring’s #LuovutusAalto blood donation campaign.

Remember to take an official photographic identification with you! Welcome!

 

 

OTHERS

 

12. Used audio, lights, video recording and other electronics and paraphernalia sale and handout to associations at the OUBS Studio on February 6th

OUBS ry is selling and giving away unused electronics and other equipment belonging to them or under their governance to associations within AYY’s sphere of influence!

Things are sold or given as they are, without guarantees or rights of return. No prior reservations and not for resellers. Both private individuals and representatives of associations may attend the event.

Some of the equipment can be found in the photos, but please note that the photos have been taken before the previous event for associations. All equipment found in the pictures are therefore no longer available. The photos can be found at: https://files.oubs.fi/index.php/s/S2dBsLuBAsLYsSI. All rights to changes reserved.

The event is held at the OUBS Studio in the Jämeräntaival 1 cellar, Tuesday 6^th of February, from 17:00 to 19:30.

Tilaisuus järjestetään OUBS:n Studiolla Jämeräntaival 1:n kellarissa tiistaina 6.2. klo 17.00–19.30.

 

13. Aalto Formula Team ry is now established. Join us!

Aalto Formula Team ry (AFT) is a new association which aims to combine students of different majors to design and build an electric Formula Student racing car. The aim is to join the competition during the 2019 season, so everyone is needed.

The member base is already comprised of students of different fields of expertise, but a great project needs experts from all fields, regardless of their year of study. Everyone will have enough stuff to do. Currently we are working towards finding enough cooperation companies to support our activities and are negotiating with the different faculties of the University for support. There is a chance to get study credits for the project, for example!

Interested? Join up and fill the form behind the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoKi2oOLhCs4iUUofxACSmtvKTdp1m8AiXJxQfU9Xfshhgeg/viewform

More info on Formula Student here: https://www.formulastudent.de/about/concept/

The 2018 membership fee is 1€.

 

14. Espoo is searching for a street art project for the Alberganportti underpass – join the competition!

Do you want to influence the Leppävaara streetscape through art? Join the open street art competition, organized by the city of Espoo to find a suitable a piece of art for the Alberganportti underpass.

The City of Espoo is organizing an open-for-everyone street art competition, used to search for suggestions for pieces of art for the Alberganportti underpass in Leppävaara. The underpass, about 18 meters long, is a part of the Alberganpromenadi light traffic channel, going under Leppävaarankatu.

The aim is to find a piece that fits the place best. The proposed piece should transform the current gray atmosphere of the underpass to something positive. In the best case scenario, the work would merge into the Leppävaara scene and atmosphere seamlessly to add to the identity of the area.

The winner will receive an award of 3500 euros, and there will be three nominations of merit for 500 euros each. The winning work will be undertaken during the spring and summer of 2018. The nominations must be left by 26th of February by mail or email.

More info: www.espoo.fi/streetartcompetition

 

15. PSK Kupla SCUBA basic course for 2018 begins in February

The SCUBA basic course, LSPK, is aimed towards anyone interested in diving. The course teaches basic skills and gives good grounds to practice diving safely both Finland and abroad within the limits set by the course.

Passing the course qualifies participants for a CMAS* card and a diving certification that permits you to dive to 15-20 meters. The classification is the same as for example PADI OWD.

The information lecture is held on Thursday, the 15th of February at 17:30 at the Otaniemi Kammio, i.e. the Kupla clubroom at Jämeräntaival 1 (next to the Teekkari car club).

Sign up now:

More info: https://kupla.org/blog/2018/lspk2018/
Signups: https://goo.gl/forms/I9lWi5CpK4gkesWD2
NB! Signups are verified at the info lecture on February 15th!

Welcome!

 

16. The Teekkari Sailors’ inshore and coastal navigation courses are here again!

If you are interested in the challenges, speed and laid-back life of sailing, the best way to start learning is to join our navigation classes!

The inshore navigation course starts on Tuesday, the 20th of February at 17:30– 20:00, and the coastal navigation course on Thursday, the 1st of March at the same time. Both courses finish on Friday, the 20th of April with a final exam from 18:00 to 22:00. Both courses cost 75 €/course, or 45€ for the exam alone.

More information and signups at:
Inshore: https://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?page_id=211
Coastal: https://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?page_id=214

Also check out our website: http://trip.ayy.fi/

 

17. The Guild of Electrical Engineering is looking for a designer to renew its brand identity

Aalto University’s Guild of Electrical Engineering is looking for a designer to renew its brand identity. The work includes subjects such as a new visual identity and templates for communication in different media. The work begins immediately and will be completed during the spring.

If you are interested, send your application, CV and portfolio to tuomas.isola@aalto.fi by Sunday, February 18th. The commission will be agreed upon according to the job description. The position will be filled once a suitable applicant has been found.

This is the AYY weekly newsletter 5/2018. You can find news concerning AYY, its associations and sections in this newsletter, in addition to other useful information.

 

If you only read one thing from this newsletter, let it be this: Help is available. AYY has just opened the new help@ayy.fi email address, which you can use to ask us about any problems you might face in your studying life. If you have a problem and don’t know where to turn, ask us: We will help you!

 

If you want your own piece to be a part of the weekly newsletter, send it in its finalized form to tiedotteet@ayy.fi by Thursday 10:00 if you want it out the following week.

The association information can be found in the association newsletter. Read it at: /en/associations/association-newsletter/

 

Week 5

31.1. Ristin kilta: Ismo Heiskanen – Bible teaching I /blog/events/ristin-kilta-ismo-heiskanen-raamattuopetus-i/
3.2. ESN Aalto Beer Pong Tournament /blog/events/esn-aalto-beerpong-tournament/
3.2. Nippoli sauna evening / ニッポリ交流会＆サウナパーティ /blog/events/nippolin-saunailta-%e3%83%8b%e3%83%83%e3%83%9d%e3%83%aa%e4%ba%a4%e6%b5%81%e4%bc%9a%ef%bc%86%e3%82%b5%e3%82%a6%e3%83%8a%e3%83%91%e3%83%bc%e3%83%86%e3%82%a3-3/
4.2. ESN Aalto Movie Night /blog/events/esn-aalto-movie-night/

Week 6

7.2. Ristin kilta: Ismo Heiskanen – Bible teaching II /blog/events/ristin-kilta-ismo-heiskanen-raamattuopetus-ii/

 

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Trouble with your studies? We’ll help!
2. Changes in Opening Times of the Arabia Service Point
3. Heikki Isotalo is our new Chief of Advocacy and Communications
4. Get to Know AYY’s new IT Expert, AD and Information Officer
5. The Contest Continues – Design AYY and TOKYO’s calendar for 2018–19!
6. The AllWell survey is open from February 1st to 16th

EVENTS

7. Get to Know Africa 30.1.
8. Tenured Professors’ Installation Lectures 31.1.
9. Teekkari Sailors’ information evening on the 31st of January
10. Car Parking at the Campus – Come and Discuss on 5.2.
11. Summer Job that Sounds Good – Avain Meet&Mingle Event at Avain Sauna on 6.2.
12. AMCA Spring 2018 Kick-Off: Brave New Ways of Learning 9.2.
13. Gravitaatio 2018 13.2.

SPORTS

14. OtaKoppi introductory practice session on the 4th of February
15. Taekwon-Do beginners course still has open slots
16. Polijazz ry’s weekly classes start today!

CULTURE

17. Chamber choir Dissonanssi is looking for altos and male singers!

WELL-BEING

18. Become a lifesaver at Dipoli on the 8th of February
19. Mindfulness in Stress Management workshop

OTHERS

20. Studio Kipsari is now open in Otaniemi!
21. Glider flying permit course starts on the 30th of January
22. The Guild of Electrical Engineering is looking for a designer to renew its brand identity
23. Study during the Summer – ITP 2018
24. Become an AIESEC volunteer

 

 

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

1. Trouble with your studies? We’ll help!

Do you need help regarding the University or study life, but have no clue where to ask? Ask away, we’ll help!

Send a message to the new help@ayy.fi email address. Our experts will help you and guide you forward. They provide help in e.g. problematic situations regarding the University, questions related to student health and studying in Finland, as well as in other study life problems. We guarantee a personal response from a suitable expert.

Don’t be left alone in the dark with your problem. Help is only a few clicks away: help@ayy.fi

Read more on the helping parties: /en/students/health-and-welfare/

 

2. Changes in Opening Times of the Arabia Service Point

From Thursday the 1st of February, the Arabia Service Point is open as follows:

Mon 12–15
Wed 12–15
Fri 12–14

Find the opening times of the Otaniemi and Arabia Service Points online: /en/contact-information/service-points/

 

3. Heikki Isotalo is our new Chief of Advocacy and Communications

Heikki Isotalo will start as the new Chief of Advocacy and Communications on Wednesday, the 7th of February. Isotalo has worked as a student active in Turku and is now moving to AYY from the Helsinki University Student Union, from the tasks of an Expert in Educational Policy.

The Chief of Advocacy and Communications is a new task at AYY. The Chief is in charge of planning, leading and implementing the advocacy work of the Student Union and acting as the team leader for the advocacy and communications teams.

Read Heikki’s thoughts on his new job: /en/blog/2018/01/26/the-new-advocacy-and-communications-manager-for-ayy-is-heikki-isotalo/

 

4. Get to Know AYY’s new IT Expert, AD and Information Officer

AYY received new additions to its staff at the turn of the year: IT Expert Petteri Nummela, AD Aino Korpinen and Information Officer Siiri Liitiä.

Find out more about the new AYY staff: /en/blog/2018/01/29/ayy-has-a-new-it-expert-ad-and-information-officer/

 

5. The Contest Continues – Design AYY and TOKYO’s calendar for 2018–19!

TOKYO Ry, the association for Aalto University Arts, Design and Architect students, has published its design calendar since 1975. In 2018, the Arts and Design students will move to Otaniemi, and to celebrate this, AYY and TOKYO will join forces to produce a joint design calendar for 2018–19 that will be distributed to all Aalto students.

The calendar designer will be chosen with a traditional contest from amongst the students. The contest has been extended to the 6th of February. Read more and join the contest at /en/blog/2017/12/16/design-ayy-and-tokyos-calendar-for-2018-19/

 

6. The AllWell survey is open from February 1st to 16th

The health and study skill survey AllWell?, organized by Aalto University, is open from the 1st of February until the 16^th of February. The survey is personal, and a link to the survey should have been sent to all 2nd year bachelor’s students and 1st year master’s students via email.

The survey results are an important part of AYY’s advocacy work. All who participate in the survey will also receive a personal feedback email on their study skills a few weeks after the survey closes, so second year bachelor’s and first year master’s degree students: Check your email!

 

 

EVENTS

 

7. Get to Know Africa 30.1.

Aalto Community of African Students (ACAS) cordially invites you to its first event of the year: ‘GET TO KNOW AFRICA’

The aim of the event is to broaden students’ views on the vast opportunities that the African continent provides, from culture and tourism to entrepreneurship.

Kindly join us at The Stage, Aalto Design Factory, Betonimiehenkuja 5C, 02150, Espoo on the 30th of January at 18:00.

Just bring yourself, a beautiful smile with an open mind, and let’s create impact.

Welcome!!!

WHAT: GET TO KNOW AFRICA
WHERE: The Stage, Aalto Design Factory, Betonimiehenkuja 5C, 02150, Espoo
WHEN: 18:00 on the 30th of January, 2018

Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1439762402799881/

 

8. Tenured Professors’ Installation Lectures 31.1.

Hear about Aalto University’s research on Wednesday 31 January 2018 at 14.15 at Dipoli!

Aalto University celebrates its tenured professors with popular lectures by the new tenure track professors of Associate or Full level.

All lectures will be held in English and are open for everyone: professors, students, faculty, staff, and the public.

The multidisciplinary lectures will be followed by a reception hosted by Ilkka Niemelä, the President of Aalto University.

Read more about the lectures: https://into.aalto.fi/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=27655785

 

9. Teekkari Sailors’ information evening on the 31st of January

The Teekkaripurjehtijat (Teekkari Sailors) association is once again organizing an information evening for new and old members!

If you feel like doing things together and learning new and fun things and a healthy dose of fresh sea air and the great big blue sound like something worth doing, come hear about sailing on Wednesday, the 31st of January 2018 at the Otaniemi Rooftop Sauna (Jämeräntaival 3A, top floor, regrettably the space is not handicap accessible) starting at 17:30.

Sailing is all about salty spray, challenges and speed, but also breathtaking sunsets, a chill vibe and beachfront saunas. There is something for everyone in sailing. The best way to start and to find awesome sailing buddies is to come to the event and familiarize yourself with the activities of the Teekkaripurjehtijat association!

At the event, we will present other upcoming events, courses, voluntary work events and of course the upcoming sailing trips of the summer and fall. There will be food and drink served, and of course the sauna will be heated.

Whether you are a seasoned seafarer or just getting interested in sailing, you are warmly welcome! Invite your friends along. The event is free of charge, all you need is a mind open to nautical adventures and (if you wish) some sauna gear.

Check out our internet pages at: http://trip.ayy.fi/

See you at the event!

 

10. Car Parking at the Campus – Come and Discuss on 5.2.

All interested Aalto University faculty, staff and students are welcome to an open discussion event on the future of car parking and intelligent parking at the Otaniemi campus. The language is mainly English.

WHEN: 5 February 2018 from 9 to 12
WHERE: Lumituuli auditorium, Dipoli, Otaniemi

The discussion is started by Fiona Macey, Manager of Sustainable Mobility at York University. The moderator will be Professor Anssi Joutsiniemi, from the Department of Architecture. He is specialised in the interaction between traffic and urban structure.

9.00 Opening words Antti Ahlava, Vice President for campus development
9.15 Fiona Macey
10.15 A discussion on the car parking problematics of developing campuses.

This event will be followed by another car parking themed seminar, where we will continue the discussion on campus parking arrangements in more detail.

 

11. Summer Job that Sounds Good – Avain Meet&Mingle Event at Avain Sauna on 6.2.

Seize your opportunity and spend an unforgettable summer at Avain Yhtiöt!

Welcome to the Avain Meet&Mingle event! During the event, you’ll hear about Avain Yhtiöt, summer job opportunities and employees’ career paths. You can also enjoy snack and have a chance to go to sauna.

The event takes place on 6.2. from 17:00 onwards at Avain Sauna, Otaranta 8 E. Sign up for the event before 5.2. at www.avainasunnot.fi/meetnmingle. The space is limited, so act fast!

Avain Yhtiöt is looking for summer workers for property management and maintenance, customer service and administration. Read more about summer jobs at Avain from: www.avainasunnot.fi/rekrytointi

The event will be held in Finnish.

Avain Yhtiöt is a Finnish corporation specialized in the production of apartment and housing services, construction management, real estate management and repair constructions. The corporation owns over 7.000 apartments and its goal is to build 1.000 apartments more yearly to central growth areas in Finland. www.avainasunnot.fi

 

12. AMCA Spring 2018 Kick-Off: Brave New Ways of Learning 9.2.

Join us at the first major event this year hosted by AMCA. Brave New Ways of Learning gathers together amazing speakers and representatives from the corporate world.

Our panel includes:

Vesa Perälä – Founder of Claned, AI digital learning platform
Outi Sivonen – Head of People Development at Finnair
Juuso Laatikainen – Director at Strategy&
Outi Olkkola – HR Business Partner at Dentsu Aegis Network
Roope Takala – Head of Innovation Program at Nokia

Come to enjoy the panel discussion, network with companies and learn more about the student consulting program that AMCA has prepared for the coming year!

Make sure to reserve your seat by registering: https://goo.gl/forms/QxwP4QxfH9QyxBgb2

WHAT: AMCA Kick-Off Spring 2018 Event
WHEN: February 9th, 2018, from 17:30 to 21:30
WHERE: Aalto Design Factory – the Stage; Betonimiehenkuja 5 C, 02150 Espoo, Finland

Follow our Facebook event for future updates: https://m.facebook.com/events/142803566404514?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2298%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&aref=98

See you on February 9th!

 

13. Gravitaatio 2018 13.2.

The traditional afterparty of the Shrove Tuesday madness – Gravitaatio in Apollo Helsinki! Stop shivering from the cold and come enjoy the hot winds of Gravitaatio, when the atmosphere is raised to the roof by RosvoSektori and Petri Nygård in the biggest interdisciplinary student party of the beginning of the year!

What: Gravitaatio 2018
Where: Apollo Live Club
When: Shrove Tuesday, 13th Feb, from 20:00 to 04:00
How: Tickets in advance €13 bailataan.fi €13.50. At the entrance €15
Why: The biggest student party of the beginning of the year. Incredible artists and the official afterparty! You don’t want to miss this!

Tickets are sold at: https://bailataan.fi/#!/events/2b275ccf-3db1-4b79-8254-8e8482a2fb05

In collaboration with VT, Julkku and RWBK!

NB! The age limit is 18.

 

 

SPORTS

 

14. OtaKoppi introductory practice session on the 4th of February

Are you interested in Finnish baseball (pesäpallo)? Is baseball close to your heart, or do you think back on the times when you played baseball in PE with fond memories? Come join the practices of OtaKoppi, the Aalto University baseball club, this Sunday! No background of baseball is needed, although a lot of us do have it.

OtaKoppi practices in Otahalli during the winter. The practices are open to everyone, and you don’t have to worry about the equipment, because you can borrow them from OtaKoppi. You can also join the association free of charge at our website at otakoppi.fi, and get info on our events straight to your email. And don’t forget to like OtaKoppi on Facebook and Instagram!

What: Open baseball practices
Where: Otahalli
When: Sunday, the 4th of February at 14:30

See you on the field!

 

15. Taekwon-Do beginners course still has open slots

There’s still time to start a new and diverse hoppy for the spring!

Espoon TKD-seura ry is organizing a Taekwon-Do course for beginners in Tuulimäki, Tapiola, on Sundays between 15:45 and 17:15. The course lasts for the spring semester and costs €75. We also have a junior course for children aged 8 to 12 years.

More information and registration: http://teamespoo.com/harjoitukset/alkeiskurssi.php

 

16. Polijazz ry’s weekly classes start today!

Polijazz offers affordable dance classes in Otaniemi on a weekly basis starting today, the 29th of January.

On Mondays break dance at 19–20 (open level), on Thursdays street dance at 17–18 (open level) and on Fridays modern dance (beginners) at 17–18:15 and modern dance (advanced) at 18:15–19:30.

Register on the website www.polijazz.ayy.fi. Welcome!

 

 

CULTURE

 

17. Chamber choir Dissonanssi is looking for altos and male singers!

Are you an enthusiastic singer? Would you like to sing in a choir? Our small mixed choir is easily approachable and there are no strict auditions to fear. If you have even a bit of experience in choir singing or a generally good singing voice, then you’ll be fine. We practice on Tuesdays at the machine technology building from 6 pm to 8 pm.

If you’re interested, fill up the form: https://bit.ly/dissonanssi and we’ll contact you!

You can find more info about the choir on our website: https://dissonanssi.ayy.fi/

 

 

WELL-BEING

 

18. Become a lifesaver at Dipoli on the 8th of February

Come to Dipoli on Thursday, the 8th of February between 11:00–16:00, donate blood and save lives!

You can donate blood if you are healthy, 18–70 years old and weigh at least 50 kg. New donors must be under 60 years of age, and persons over 66 years of age must have donated blood less than two years ago.

For more information, call the free information number at 0800 0 5801, or visit www.veripalvelu.fi and www.sovinkoluovuttajaksi.fi

The event in Dipoli will kick off the spring 2018 edition of the #LuovutusAalto blood donation campaign. Watch this space – last fall’s winners and details on the spring campaign will be revealed in next week’s letter.

Remember to take your Finnish ID with you. Welcome!

 

19. Mindfulness in Stress Management workshop

Need help to lower stress, anxiety or tension? Come join us in an eight-session mindfulness workshop, which aims to integrate mindfulness training as a part of the participants’ everyday life.

Mindfulness is acceptable conscious existing. Frequent mindfulness training is known to lower stress and anxiety. The training is a way to increase knowledge of oneself, improve focus and to learn how to monitor and regulate your feelings.

The workshops are held on Mondays from 14:00 to 16:00, from the 19th of February until the 16th of April (no workshop on the 2nd of April), class M140, Otakaari 1. The workshop is in Finnish.

More information: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/view.php?id=19282.

 

 

OTHERS

 

20. Studio Kipsari is now open in Otaniemi!

The little sister of Kipsari Arabia, Studio Kipsari, serves vegetarian and vegan lunch on weekdays from 11 to 14:30. The cafe opens for coffee at 9:00. The restaurant is situated next to Aalto Studios, at Otakaari 7.

Read more: https://tokyo.fi/studio-kipsari-nyt-otaniemessa-otakaari-7/

Come for lunch and coffee!

 

21. Glider flying permit course starts on the 30th of January

The Polyteknikkojen Ilmailukerho (Polytechnic Aviation Club) PIK is organizing a glider flying permit course during the spring of 2018! The first course evening is on the 30th of January at 18:00 in Otaniemi.

The course starts with theory during February and March, two nights a week. Read more and sign up at: http://www.pik.fi/kurssi

 

22. The Guild of Electrical Engineering is looking for a designer to renew its brand identity

Aalto University’s Guild of Electrical Engineering is looking for a designer to renew its brand identity. The work includes subjects such as a new visual identity and templates for communication in different media. The work begins immediately and will be completed during the spring.

If you are interested, send your application, CV and portfolio to tuomas.isola@aalto.fi by Sunday February 18th. The commission will be agreed upon according to the job description. The position will be filled once a suitable applicant has been found.

 

23. Study during the Summer – ITP 2018

Do you want to study in one of the flagship programs in Aalto? What about completing your minor studies during the summer? Do you want to expand your professional network and gain project experience? What about adding a whole new element to your personal skillset?

If you are thinking about answering ”yes”, then ITP is for you. Application period for ITP 2018 is open until January 31st and the programme is open to all Aalto students!

What: Information Technology Program (ITP), 24 ETCS
When: May 28 – August 31, 2018
Where: Töölö campus, Helsinki
How: Apply by January 31. at https://itpaalto.net/

 

24. Become an AIESEC volunteer

AIESEC is a global youth-led organization striving to achieve Peace and Fulfillment of Humankind’s Potential by activating leadership qualities in youth through learning from practical experiences in challenging environments.

We are recruiting new and enthusiastic youth to join the Youth leadership movement in Finland! If you want to do something that has a true impact, apply and help us to organize global social campaigns in practice. We are looking for volunteers to be part of our organization as members and now you have the opportunity to participate in Helsinki!

If you already have the following skills and want to develop them in an organizational design, or if you want to build on to these skills right from the scratch, you are welcome to sign up with us.

1. Sales- Candidates who are confident in communication, persevering and resilient to promote our projects and work with local partners, also to create new partnerships with companies, organisations entities etc., in order to raise the functioning area of AIESEC Helsinki.
2. Project management- If you are looking for experiences to develop your management and leadership skills, and you are not afraid of taking the lead in a team, apply for this position.
3. Talent management- Candidates who have basic understanding of our vision and values and are passionate about developing and educating people.
4. International Relations- Candidates passionate about promotion and who have experience in organizing marketing events and/ or digital marketing.

If you are interested, fill in the form and we will contact you and invite you to a short personal interview where we will tell you more about AIESEC and what we do. You can sign up for membership here: https://aiesec.fi/liityjaseneksi/. The deadline for the application is 06.02.2018 so apply NOW!

We are organizing a Public Speaking workshop in the Design Factory on 01.02.2018 and you’re most welcome to join us there! Check out the event here. Don’t miss out on the chance!

Every year about 200 people all over Finland in the age group 18–30 join AIESEC. One of the best things about AIESEC is that when we empower others’ development, we also develop ourselves! This can be guaranteed by our massive alumni network which is spread all over the world and some of the renowned ex-AIESECers like Martti Ahtisaari and Bill Gates. We welcome you to join us in this attempt of providing as many leadership experiences as possible.

If you have questions related to our activities, please, do not hesitate to contact us:

Aastha Singh | Vice President of Talent Management: aastha.singh@aiesec.net
Valeriy Neznakhin | President of AIESEC Helsinki: valeriy.neznakhin@aiesec.net

For more information, you can also check our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/aiesecinfinland/

This is the AYY weekly newsletter 4/2018. You can find relevant and interesting information on AYY, its sections and organizations, in addition to other information interesting to students in the weekly newsletter.

 

Snow is here, reminding us of – what else than applying for summer jobs! You can find tips for some interesting internships from this week’s newsletter. Good luck in your applications and have a sunny week!

 

If you want your own piece to be a part of the weekly newsletter, send it in its finalized form to tiedotteet@ayy.fi by Thursday 10:00 if you want it out the following week.

The association information can be found in the association newsletter. Read it at /yhdistystiedote

 

Week 4
23.1. Taiji beginners course /blog/events/taiji-alkeiskurssi-8/
24.1. Ristin kilta: An evening of prayer and praise /blog/events/ristin-kilta-rukous-ja-ylistysilta-5/
25.1. Club Lagoon 2018 /blog/events/club-lagoon-2018/

Week 5
31.1. Ristin kilta: Ismo Heiskanen – Bible teaching I /blog/events/ristin-kilta-ismo-heiskanen-raamattuopetus-i/

 

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. There’s still time – Design AYY and TOKYO’s design calendar for the year 2018-19!

INTERNSHIPS

2. Accenture Technology’s Summer Internship
3. Make your summer count – Vaisala Giant Leap Internship

EVENTS

4. Students@Sweco event on the 6th of February 2018
5. Drink & Draw 24.1.
6. Get to Know Africa 30.1.
7. Teekkari Sailors’ information evening on the 31st of January
8. Beer ‘n’ Bible at restaurant Fat Lizard on the 31st of January at 17:30
9. Tenured Professors’ Installation Lectures

SPORTS

10. Start Aikido in Otaniemi!
11. Polijazz’s weekly dance classes in Otaniemi start on the 29th of January

CULTURE

12. Chamber choir “Dissonanssi is searching for new male singers!

OTHERS

13. FSHS health survey for first year students!
14. Stratos Program 2018 is looking for Candidates! – Apply by 30th January 2018

 

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

1. There’s still time – Design AYY and TOKYO’s design calendar for the year 2018-19!

Deadline 26th of January!

TOKYO’s design calendar has been published since 1975. In 2018 all ARTS students will move to Otaniemi, and to celebrate that AYY and TOKYO are joining their forces and making a design calendar for 2018–19 that will be handed out to all Aalto students.

As per tradition, the designer of the calendar will be chosen from within the students via contest. The contest will continue until the 26th of January, so there’s still time to submit your work: /en/blog/2017/12/16/design-ayy-and-tokyos-calendar-for-2018-19/

 

INTERNSHIPS

 

2. Accenture Technology’s Summer Internship

We are looking for enthusiastic IT students for summer internship for Accenture Technology. The internship period lasts from June to August 2018. Trainee positions are located in the Helsinki metropolitan area.

You will be working in an innovative environment with access to global resources and expertise. You’ll work on a real project role tthroughout your internship. Rather than just shadowing someone, you will be a fully-fledged member of the team right from the start, with responsibilities that could involve, depending on your background and interests: requirement analysis, programming, testing software, conducting research, writing reports or analyzing data.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits such as health care, extensive training and flexible work arrangements, wellbeing activities, Accenture FUN club, etc. We will connect you with a “buddy” who will be there to offer help and advice whenever you need it. Many of our previous summer interns have become permanent Accenture employees after they graduate.

Does this sound like the perfect start for your professional career? Make your move – apply online by 25.02.2018: https://www.accenture.com/fi-en/careers/jobdetails?id=00547122_en&title=Accenture+Technology+Internship%2c+Summer+2018

 

3. Make your summer count – Vaisala Giant Leap Internship

Is your ideal summer job made of meaningful opportunities? Would you like to kick-start your career in an innovative and international environment? We at Vaisala offer you a highly valued internship program that our previous generations of Giant Leapers describe as memorable, challenging and just a splendid experience in general. Do your future self a favor and apply now!

Our challenging and meaningful program is designed for 3+ year students in a university or polytechnic with a variety of skills, qualities and educational backgrounds. Each year we handpick exciting real business challenges for our Giant Leapers to manage. The projects range from product and software development to industrial engineering, sourcing, marketing and human resources – just to name a few.

Our unique approach helps you to improve your skills and gain special insight into our mission of creating observations for a better world. The highlight of your three-month #myvaisalasummer will be presenting the outcomes of your project to our board of executives.

We appreciate our Giant Leapers and treat them as our own right from the get-go. The open and supportive atmosphere makes it easy to enjoy your summer with us. We don’t expect you to have all the answers but we hope you have lots of questions.

So if you are ready to work hard, do your best and take this leap with us, see our projects for the upcoming summer and pick yours! We invite 20 bright and motivated young talents to Helsinki, Finland or to the United States, in Boulder, Colorado.

Learn more about the program and project details on Giant Leap Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/vaisalagiantleap and web page at https://www.vaisala.com/en/about-vaisala/careers/students/giant-leap-internship-program and submit your application before February the 11th.

Come as you are as long as you’re curious!

 

EVENTS

 

4. Students@Sweco event on the 6th of February 2018

Come and find out more about Sweco! Students@Sweco, an open introductory day for students, will be held at the Sweco House in Ilmala, Helsinki, on the 6th of February at 11:00–16:00.

There are lots of activities at the event for students interested in Sweco: meet and get to know to Sweco’s experts at the networking market, listen to career stories, take a tour around the office, take part in the CV and LinkedIn workshop, and learn how to use virtual tools. To make sure that you don’t run out of energy during the day, we are also offering you a free lunch!

Read more and sign up by the 28th of January: http://www.sweco.fi/uutiset/tapahtumat/tapahtumakalenteri/studentssweco/

 

5. Drink & Draw 24.1.

You are warmly welcome to join the Aalto Visual Communications study organization GRRR for some drawing fun!

We meet on Wednesday, the 24th of January from 19:00 to 23:00 at the Jätkäsaari Huutokonttori. This is our very first Drink & Draw, and the aim is to draw stuff we see around us and maybe meet some new faces. To wrap it up, we can examine each other’s results and give ourselves a pat on the back. Easy as can be!

GRRR will bring some paper and pens, but it is permissible (and preferable) to also bring your own supplies. Come along and bring a friend. The event is open to all Aalto students!

See you at Drink & Draw!

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/139501453406094/

 

6. Get to Know Africa 30.1.

Aalto Community of African Students (ACAS) cordially invite you to its first event of the year: ‘GET TO KNOW AFRICA’

The aim of the event is to broaden students’ views on the vast opportunities that the Africa continent provides from culture and tourism, to entrepreneurship.

Kindly join us at The Stage, Aalto Design Factory, Betonimiehenkuja 5C, 02150, Espoo on the 30th of January, 2018 at 18:00.

Just bring yourself, a beautiful smile with open mind, and let’s create impact.

Welcome!!!

WHAT: GET TO KNOW AFRICA
WHERE: The Stage, Aalto Design Factory, Betonimiehenkuja 5C, 02150, Espoo
WHEN: 18:00 on the 30th of January, 2018

Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1439762402799881/

 

7. Teekkari Sailors’ information evening on the 31st of January

The Teekkaripurjehtijat (Teekkari Sailors) association is once again organizing an information evening for new and old members!

If you feel like doing things together and learning new and fun things and a healthy dose of fresh sea air and the great big blue sound like something worth doing, come hear about sailing on Wednesday, the 31st of January 2018 at the Otaniemi Rooftop Sauna (Jämeräntaival 3A, top floor, regrettably the space is not handicap accessible) starting at 17:30.

Sailing is all about salty spray, challenges and speed, but also breathtaking sunsets, a chill vibe and beachfront saunas. There is something for everyone in sailing. The best way to start and to find awesome sailing buddies is to come to the event and familiarize yourself with the activities of the Teekkaripurjehtijat association!

At the event, we will present other upcoming events, courses, voluntary work events and of course the upcoming sailing trips of the summer and fall. There will be food and drink served, and of course the sauna will be heated.

Whether you are a seasoned seafarer or just getting interested in sailing, you are warmly welcome! Invite your friends along. The event is free of charge, all you need is a mind open to nautical adventures and (if you wish) some sauna gear.

Check out our internet pages at: http://trip.ayy.fi/

See you at the event!

 

8. Beer ‘n’ Bible at restaurant Fat Lizard on the 31st of January at 17:30

“When I preach, I preach so that even a 7-year-old child can understand it. But when me and Master Melanchthon drink beer in the cellar and talk about theology, even God up in Heaven is astonished by our learning.”- Martin Luther (1483-1546)

Join the discussion, learn new things and get to know to new people! We are hosting an easily accessible Bible circle for students and young adults at the Fat Lizard restaurant on Wednesday, the 31st of January at 17:30. The Bible teaching is held by Aalto chaplain Marjut Mulari. The restaurant is located a stone’s throw from the Otaniemi metro station, and it is easy to find and serves food and drink.

The masterminds behind the Bible circle are lovers of beer and the Bible from Tapiola, Stina and Ilmar Metsalo. The Aalto chaplains and the Tapiola parish are also involved. For more information, contact Aalto chaplain Marjut Mulari: marjut.mulari@evl.fi / 0503652256.

More information from Aalto priest Marjut Mulari: marjut.mulari@evl.fi / 050 365 2256

 

9. Tenured Professors’ Installation Lectures

Hear about Aalto University’s research on Wednesday 31 January 2018 at 14.15 at Dipoli!

Aalto University celebrates its tenured professors with popular lectures by the new tenure track professors of Associate or Full level.

All lectures will be held in English and are open for everyone: professors, students, faculty, staff, and the public.

The multidisciplinary lectures will be followed by a reception hosted by Ilkka Niemelä, the President of Aalto University.

Read more about the lectures: https://into.aalto.fi/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=27655785

 

SPORTS

 

10. Start Aikido in Otaniemi!

Aalto Aikikai welcomes new beginners to join our activities at the start of February.

We are organizing an Aikido show and beginner tryout session on Thursday, the 1^st of February from 17:00 to 19:00 at the Jämeräntaival 5 tatami hall. Bring a t-shirt and slacks with you. There is a chance to wash up after the training session, so a towel and accessories are also a bonus to bring along.

The beginner training times during spring 2018:
Mondays 16:30-18:00 Otahalli
Thursdays 17:00-19:00 Jämeräntaival 5

You can join in the training during the first two weeks.

More information can be found at www.aaltoaikikai.ayy.fi and aaltoaikikai-hallitus(at)list.ayy.fi

Welcome!

 

11. Polijazz’s weekly dance classes in Otaniemi start on the 29th of January

Polijazz ry’s weekly dance classes are here again!

Break dance on Mondays at 19–20 (open level), street dance on Thursdays at 17–18 (open level), modern dance on Fridays at 17–18:15 (beginners), and modern dance on Fridays at 18.15-19.30 (advanced).

Register on the website www.polijazz.ayy.fi

The first time is free. Welcome!

 

 

CULTURE

 

12. Chamber choir “Dissonanssi” is searching for new male singers!

Are you an enthusiastic singer? Would you like to sing in a choir? Our small mixed choir is easily approachable and there are no strict auditions to fear. We are happy with even a small amount of experience about choir singing or a generally good singing voice. We practice on Tuesdays at the machine technology club room from 18:00 to 20:00.

Interested? Fill out the form at https://bit.ly/dissonanssi and we will contact you!

More info from our website at https://dissonanssi.ayy.fi/

 

 

OTHERS

 

13. FSHS health survey for first year students!

Hey you, first year student of Aalto University!

If you have not yet answered the FSHS electronic health survey (Sätky), do it now! You can find it at: http://www.yths.fi/palvelut/yleisterveys/terveystarkastus_ja_satky

 

14. Stratos Program 2018 is looking for Candidates! – Apply by 30th January 2018

Are you interested in working on a real-life business project at one of the top companies in Finland? Do you want to take part in our FREE study trip to a world’s top business center in Spring 2018? You can have both by joining Stratos, an annual training program for Aalto Master students who are interested in Business.

We’re looking for students in different study backgrounds this year to take on the challenges provided by partner companies. So, if you would find this opportunity intriguing, you might be the perfect applicant! We’re looking for candidates to work on one of the projects below:

ABB – Assembly Factory and the Use of Digitalization: https://stratosprogram.org/2017/12/15/abb-project/

Schneider Electric – Logistics and Cost Optimization: https://stratosprogram.org/2017/12/15/schneider-electric/

SRV – Construction Market Research for Poland: https://stratosprogram.org/2017/12/15/srv-project/

Up-coming projects will be posted on our websites: https://stratosprogram.org/ where you will find the link to Application.

Also follow our official Facebook page to get immediate updates about other coming-soon projects: https://www.facebook.com/stratos2018