Some of us have already started their orientation, but others still have a week to breathe! Regardless, we’re hoping to see you at Aalto Day One -event and the epic Afterparty next week!

You can find news concerning AYY, its associations and sections in this newsletter, in addition to other useful information.

 

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

 

1. Aalto Day One 2017–2018: Opening of the academic year
2. Aalto Afterparty 2017
3. How should the Klondyke hall be used?
4. Preparation for the Representative Council elections has started!
5. Are you interested in doing API work?
6. HCC is back!
7. KYN: Loitsut concert
8. Nominate new honorary members for the Guild of the Round Tower (Pyöreän Tornin Kilta)
9. HaalariQuiz – a quiz about student life and overalls!
10. Microsoft Office Suite for students

 

 

1. Aalto Day One 2017–2018: Opening of the academic year

Friday, 8^th of September 2017

Come and celebrate the start of the academic year with the Aalto community! Aalto Day One 2017–2018 is a three-part event where Aalto people from students to professors celebrate the start of the academic year together.

The day starts with the opening ceremony at Dipoli (Otakaari 24) at 13:00. The jewel of modern Finnish architecture has been restored to its former glory and transformed into the main building of the Aalto University. We welcome you to visit the new Dipoli with the whole Aalto community. After the ceremony, Dipoli’s doors are open to all starting from 14:30.

Aalto Day One 2017–2018 culminates when the traditional Aalto Party with its amazing program starts at 16:00 at the Alvari Square.

Find out more and sign up starting from the 22^nd of August 2017 at 13:00 at avajaiset.ayy.fi

 

2. Aalto Afterparty 2017

The Aalto Afterparty will be organized this year for the sixth time on the orientation week’s Friday in the depths of Otahalli. The party will be off the roof as the boldest and most beautiful human beings light up the dance floor. After Akystic and the DJ duo Paska Hyppönen and Olli Kikkeli have warmed up the party, the amazing CASCADA (GER) will make sure that the crowd will be launched all the way to the other end of the Milky Way!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/129852384294988/?active_tab=about

WHAT: Aalto Afterparty

WHERE: Otahalli, Otaranta 6

WHEN: Friday 8^th of Sep, doors 9 p.m.

HOW MUCH: 13€ (+fee) + badge 2€ (later 2.5€)

TICKETS: https://bailataan.fi/en/#!/events/5dce4308-0f9e-4f54-85bf-21a7ad1c5e71

 

3. How should the Klondyke hall be used?

Is there still some place in Otaniemi that the Aalto students are missing? Do we need more craft rooms, seminar halls or maybe an opportunity to compete in Crash Team Racing after lunch?

The Aalto University Student Union AYY has been given permission to design activities that its members would like to see in Dipoli’s Klondyke hall. We want your opinions and ideas on what the space should be like!

You can find the questionnaire here: https://lomake.ayy.fi/viestinta/klondyke/

 

4. Preparation for the Representative Council elections has started!

Have you thought about running as candidate in the upcoming Representative Council elections? Are you planning on setting up your own electoral alliance? The chair of the Representative Council provides support and sparring to help you prepare for the elections. In addition to mental support, AYY also provides marketing material for your Representative Counsel electoral alliance. The first set of materials has already been ordered, so we will have the roll-ups and posters ready for the start of the autumn. If you are interested, please contact us immediately and we will give you more detailed instructions. Contact: ayye-pjt@list.ayy.fi.

Many electoral alliances have already joined the action! You can check the currently involved electoral alliances at: /vaalit/electoral-alliances/?lang=en

 

5. Are you interested in doing API work?

Digia’s API Hackatemia is a four-day event where students can brainstorm and design solutions with experts for burning business challenges with the help of API technology. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a technical or business student or a future master of the arts, the most important thing is genuine interest in the phenomena of digitalization.

The application period ends on the 6^th of September. More information on API Hackatemia and the application form can be found here: http://digia.com/rekrytointi/api-hackatemia

 

6. HCC is back!

The traditional party of the Guild of Materials and Metallurgy Students, Hard Cock Café, will make a flashy return to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the guild. Rumour has it that the roots of HCC are in Smökki, where refreshments were enjoyed around an enormous wooden “rooster”.

This time around the theme is classier, as you are invited to arrive wearing black and white, ready to party like there’s no tomorrow! So make your way to Bar Loose in the eastern harbour city on Friday, September 15^th. The party gets started at 20:00.

Get your tickets from https://www.ticted.com/fi/events/4171, or buy one at the Guild’s tent at Aalto Party on September 8^th!

What: Hard Cock Café party

Where: Bar Loose

When: September 15^th from 20:00 to 4:00

Dress Code: Black & White

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/809321195900620

More information on the Guild’s anniversary year events at vk70.fi!

 

7. KYN: Loitsut concert

Sat, October 21^st 2017 at 15:00 and 19:00, Kattilahalli, Suvilahti, Helsinki

Jukka Linkola’s Loitsut (Spells) suite, composed for the KYN female choir, is transformed into a stage performance combining music, movement, light and image under the direction of Janne Marja-aho. Panu Savolainen’s vibraphone colors the work, which was originally composed a cappella. Mika Venhovaara’s lights and VJ Hellstone’s live visuals bring the rich world of spells to the rugged Kattilahalli.

The choir is led by Kaija Viitasalo.

Events where the authors tell more about the background of the work are held 45 min. before the performances.

Tickets (27.50/22.50/16.50 €) and ticket + record bundles (42.50/37.50/32.50 €) from Tiketti.

More information: www.facebook.com/KYNchoir, www.kyn.fi

 

8. Nominate new honorary members for the Guild of the Round Tower (Pyöreän Tornin Kilta)

The Guild of the Round Tower is an honorary and senior organization operating in the vicinity of the Aalto University. Persons who are at the final stages of their studies or who have recently graduated and have shown continuous interest in the culture of engineering students and other student activities at Aalto University and promoted its development in the Student Union or its associations may be nominated for the position of an honorary member. Nominations can be made until the 12^th of October 2017, 23:59, at https://lomake.ayy.fi/ptk/ehdota-uusia-arwoisia/.

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

More information on the Guild of the Round Tower is available at: http://ptk.ayy.fi/.

 

9. HaalariQuiz – a quiz about student life and overalls!

Are you a student or a lifelong learner? Do you like memory games? Do you want to know what disciplines you can study in Finland and what color are the different student organizations’ overalls?

HaalariQuiz is a game designed by students of computer science. The game is suitable for freshmen and old veterans alike who want to test their overall knowledge! PS. The game is completely free and there are no advertisements.

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.haalariquiz&hl=fi

iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/haalariquiz/id1266705886?ls=1&mt=8&e=ATOo0wy2aqCUZmz2BrVCJ8-VjNKz1NxDtkq98GTIbV4sdT4zIuaBIeIMBRSxfYtqV1eRRyA

 

10. Microsoft Office Suite for students

Did you know that as a new benefit offered by the Aalto University, all students and employees now have the chance to download the latest Microsoft Office Suite (Office 365 ProPlus) for free on their computers?

The Office 365 ProPlus package contains all the useful software needed in studying. The package includes e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and Outlook. You can download Microsoft Office on five different computers (Windows or Mac). You can also search the app store on your iPad, iPhone or Android device for the Office apps and activate them for free with your @aalto.fi username.

Downloading the Office 365 ProPlus package is easy:

1. Open the browser on your computer and enter the following address: https://portal.office.com/OLS/MySoftware.aspx
2. Enter your @aalto.fi username in the username field
3. You will be redirected to your school’s login page, where you will need to enter your password
4. Click the Asenna/Install button at the bottom of the page and follow the instructions

For general information on your Microsoft Office download right, please visit: http://www.microsoft.fi/laitteitaopiskeluun/office-maksutta.html

Hello, all new and old students, welcome back to student life! There’s still some summer left, but the AYY weekly newsletter is already back in business. You can find news concerning AYY, its associations and sections in this newsletter, in addition to other useful information.

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

 

1. Remember to renew your student card’s year tag!
2. Aalto Day One 2017–2018: Opening of the academic year
3. Changes to the student allowance in a nutshell
4. The emergency housing coordinator will help with matters relating to housing at the start of the academic year
5. Kynä ja Paperi now in Otaniemi!
6. Aalto Afterparty 2017
7. Come and work at the Aalto Afterparty and Aalto Party!
8. Humans vs Zombies Otaniemi 25–29^th of September, organizers needed!
9. Make a proposal for the Aalto Sportsperson of the Year 2017!
10. Aalto 10K on the 17th of September 2017, are you ready? Registration is now open!
11. Taekwon-Do beginners course in Tapiola
12. Start using the FSHS Self service!

13.Russian basics course available in summer school

 

1. Remember to renew your student card’s year tag!

Have you already paid your membership fee for the academic year 2017-2018? Remember to renew your student card with a new year tag. You can fetch one from the AYY Otaniemi and Arabia service desks. Tags are also handed out from the 21^st of August until the 15^th of September at tag desks in the main lobby of the Learning Center at the Otaniemi campus and in the main building’s 1^st floor lobby at the Töölö campus. The tag desks are open from 12:00 to 18:00. More information and the business hours of the Otaniemi and Arabia service desks can be found at:

/en/blog/2017/07/12/year-tags-are-available-in-august-2017/

You can also update your HSL travel card at the Otaniemi campus. A temporary updating desk for HSL cards will serve you in the Learning Center’s main lobby from the 21^st of August until the 8^th of September on weekdays between 12:00 and 18:00. It is not possible to obtain a new card from the updating desk; you can only update an existing card to student status. Information on how to obtain a new travel card can be found at the HSL website: https://www.hsl.fi/en/tickets-and-fares/discount-tickets/students

 

2. Aalto Day One 2017–2018: Opening of the academic year

Friday 8 September 2017

Join the celebrations to mark the beginning of the academic year together with the Aalto community. Aalto Day One 2017–2018 is a three-part event where the Aalto community, everyone from students to professors, celebrate the beginning of a new academic year.

The day starts with the opening ceremony in Dipoli on Otakaari 24 at 13.15. Dipoli is the recently renovated pearl of modern Finnish architecture, which has been restored to its former glory and turned in to Aalto University’s main buildning. Come and experience the new Dipoli for yourself! After the ceremony, there will be an open house at Dipoli starting as of 14.30.

The day reaches its pinnacle when the traditional Aalto Party, with its spectacular programme, kicks off at 16.00 outdoors in Alvari Square.

For more information, and to register to the starting on Tuesday 22 August 2017 at 13.00, please visit avajaiset.ayy.fi

 

3. Changes to the student allowance in a nutshell

The changes to the student allowance are now in force. We have collected bullet points below that sum up the changes. A list of all changes can be found in the Kela newsletter.

Student allowance is 250€/month

• Kela will update the amount of the student allowance automatically; this does not require the students to take any further action

Students moved under the general housing allowance

• You can receive general housing allowance already in August regardless of whether you are studying in the summer or not
• You need to apply for the general housing allowance separately from the Kela eService
• Apply for the allowance for August no later than the end of September
• More info on the housing allowance can be found on the Kela website

Living with a roommate?

• Read the Kela blog on how to apply for general housing allowance in a shared apartment

The first student loan installments for 2017-2018 can be withdrawn from your bank

• Starting from August, the student loan is 650€ per month for students studying in Finland and 800€ per month for students studying abroad
• Most students that already receive student allowance have already received the loan guarantee decision
• If you have not been granted a loan guarantee, you can apply for one from the Kela eService by submitting a notification of changes to the student allowance

 

4. The emergency housing coordinator will help with matters relating to housing at the start of the academic year

Were you left without an apartment for the fall? The AYY emergency housing coordinator will help both Finns and international students in distress. The emergency housing coordinator will guide you in your search for an apartment, organize temporary housing, and help you in all matters concerning housing.

Contact information and phone hours of the emergency housing coordinator can be found here: /en/housing/apartment-seekers/emergency-housing/contact-details/

The emergency housing coordinator for the fall of 2017 is Katarina Naumanen. You can find her interview here:

/en/blog/2017/08/16/emergency-housing-coordinator-to-help-with-accommodation-at-the-start-of-the-semester/

 

5. Kynä ja Paperi now in Otaniemi!

The Aalto Arts legendary supply store Kynä ja Paperi (Pen & Paper) has moved to Otaniemi! We have both arts and stationary in supply, along with a flea market, café and study space. We are open from Monday to Thursday 9:00-16:00 and 9:00-14:00 on Fridays. Welcome!

Kynä ja Paperi
Otakaari 15, 02150 Espoo
tel. 0443865427
kynajapaperi@gmail.com
fb: Kynä ja paperi
@kynajapaperi

 

6. Aalto Afterparty 2017

The Aalto Afterparty will be organized this year for the sixth time on the orientation week’s Friday in the depths of Otahalli. The party will be off the roof as the boldest and most beautiful human beings light up the dance floor. After Akystic and the DJ duo Paska Hyppönen and Olli Kikkeli have warmed up the party, the amazing CASCADA (GER) will make sure that the crowd will be launched all the way to the other end of the Milky Way!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/129852384294988/?active_tab=about

WHAT: Aalto Afterparty

WHERE: Otahalli, Otaranta 6

WHEN: Friday 8^th of Sep, doors 9 p.m.

HOW MUCH: 13€ (+fee) + badge 2€ (later 2.5€)

TICKETS: https://bailataan.fi/en/#!/events/5dce4308-0f9e-4f54-85bf-21a7ad1c5e71

 

7. Come and work at the Aalto Afterparty and Aalto Party!

The finale for the freshman orientation week, the Aalto Afterparty, is approaching fast, and we need your help to make the party a real blast! Staff is needed for various tasks like security, decorations, cooking and the cloakroom.

As thanks, the staff receives free VIP entry to the event, an overall patch, and entrance to the staff after-party and the wrap-up party hosted later in the fall! In addition, you might have time to party a bit while working 😉

So, if you want to be a part of organizing the most awesome party of the year, sign up at: https://lomake.ayy.fi/aava/aalto-afterparty-aalto-party-2017-volunteers/

The most sought-after jobs are filled on a first come, first serve basis, so apply without delay!

 

8. Humans vs Zombies Otaniemi 25–29^th of September, organizers needed!

HvZ has been an enormous success. To make it happen, we need organizers, which we are still short by a handful. Apply for the HvZ committee with this form: https://lomake.ayy.fi/rekry/humans-vs-zombies-toimikunta/. Note that the form is open only from the 21^st of August until the 27^th of August, so don’t wait too long! If you don’t want to apply on your own, grab a friend along for the application! As an organizer, you can make your wildest dreams a reality (or at least try to) and come up with brand-new challenges. That’s what this game is all about! More information on the game will come up once the committee has been chosen and has started its work.

If your knowledge of the game is non-existent, you should check out the official website and the stats for the game that was hosted in the spring this year:  http://www.humansvszombies.org/

You can also ask for more info at otso.seppala@aalto.fi

 

9. Make a proposal for the Aalto Sportsperson of the Year 2017!

Hey Aalto person, you can now suggest a student who you think should be named the Aalto Sportsperson of the Year 2017. The criteria for the award are sports accomplishments on a national or international level, study success and an honest and fair attitude in the community.

Remember to give good grounds for your proposal! The form closes on the 7^th of September at 23:59. The award is handed out at the Aalto 10K event on the 17^th of September 2017.

https://lomake.ayy.fi/liikunta/ehdota-vuoden-aalto-urheilijaa-2017-nominera-aalto-athlete-2017-nominate-for-aalto-athlete-2017/

More info: oskar.niemenoja [at] ayy.fi

 

10. Aalto 10K on the 17th of September 2017, are you ready? Registration is now open!

The traditional Aalto 10K and Aalto 5K sports day will be held for the eighth time on Sunday, the 17^th of September 2017, at 12:00. You can run, jog, walk, or Nordic walk the distance of your choice. The Aalto 10K and Aalto 5K events are free of charge for all Aalto members.

Aalto 10K/5k is part of the Espoon Rantamaraton marathon event. The marathon and half-marathon will be run on Saturday, the 16^th September 2017. Aalto members can sign up for the marathon at a discounted price, 40 €/person.

Date: Aalto 10K/Aalto 5K on Sunday, the 17^th of September 2016, 12:00-16:00; Espoo Rantamaraton on Saturday, the 16^th September 2017
Location: Starts from Otaniemenranta in Otaniemi, Espoo, on the shore of Laajalahti.

More information on the event at Into: https://into.aalto.fi/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=24324410
Registration ends on Sunday, the 10^th of September 2017, at 23:59.

Registration only through the Rantamaraton website:
https://www.rantamaraton.fi/aaltokymppi/

 

11. Taekwon-Do beginners course in Tapiola

The Espoo TKD-seura ry is organizing a beginner’s course in Taekwon-Do at Tuulimäki, Tapiola, on Sundays at 15:45-17:15, starting on the 27^th of August 2017. The course lasts the entire fall semester and costs 60€, but you can come and try it out for free. More information and signups: http://teamespoo.com/harjoitukset/alkeiskurssi.php

 

12. Start using the FSHS Self service!

Self is FSHS’s service that allows users to manage the time of their appointments online.

Start using the Self service now and update your contact information. Also remember to choose how you want to receive notifications from the service (via SMS or email).

Create a user account and receive more information at: http://www.yths.fi/omayths

Also visit and like the Helsinki metropolitan area FSHS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/YTHSHelsinkiEspoo/

 

13.Russian basics course available in summer school

A web course on the basics of the Russian language is available from the Päijät-Häme summer university. The package is suitable for people starting from scratch, but is also good rehearsal for more skilled students.

If you have ever thought about learning Russian, this is the perfect chance to do something about it. The course is excellent in that it can be fully completed online. The course is not hindered by this, however; it has been designed to be as flexible as possible to suit the needs of every learner.

More information (contact person etc.): http://www.paijathameenkesayliopisto.fi/ under ”Letkein askelin kohti venäjän alkeita -verkkokurssi”

The AYY weekly newsletter will take a summer break after the 12^th of June and will return on the 21^st of August! AYY would like to thank all of you for a fantastic academic year and a wonderful spring – the Aalto community wouldn’t be perfect without you. <3

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

 

1. General housing allowance as an AYY tenant
2. Opening hours of AYY’s Service Points in summer 2017
3. Representative Council elections in the autumn – read more about electoral alliances now!
4. President’s Anniversary Seminar on the 20^th of June – Tuula Teeri 60 years
5. Summer Finnish baseball at Tuuliniitty!
6. Join AYY at Helsinki Pride!
7. Otaniemi GayDay 2.7.2017
8. Invitation to Service Design Hackathon

 

 

1. General housing allowance as an AYY tenant

Students will be moved under the general housing allowance on the 1^st of August 2017, meaning that the entire household’s income will affect the amount of the allowance in the future. Below you can find the specific instructions for applying. The instructions apply to AYY tenants.

/blog/2017/06/08/vuoden-2017-muutokset-yleiseen-asumistukeen-ayyn-vuokralaisena/

 

Useful links

You may apply for the general housing allowance starting from August 2017 already at the Kela web service.

http://www.kela.fi/opiskelijoiden-tukien-muutokset#asumistuki

http://www.kela.fi/yleinen-asumistuki

http://www.kela.fi/yleinen-asumistuki_kenelle

 

2. Opening hours of AYY’s Service Points in summer 2017

AYY’s Service Points will be partially closed during the summer months of June–August.

See the details here: /en/blog/2017/06/07/the-summer-opening-hours-2017-of-ayys-service-points/

 

3. Representative Council elections in the autumn – read more about electoral alliances now!

As a member of AYY, you can vote at the Representative Council elections, held once every two years. The next Representative Council elections will be held in November 2017. The Representative Council is the highest decision-making body of the Student Union, and it decides on AYY’s budget, financial statement, construction projects, loans and regulations, among other things. The Representative Council also elects the Student Union’s Board, the Board’s Chairpersons and the highest officials.

You can check out the electoral alliances of the Representative Council elections already online at:

ELECTION DAYS: 30.10.–8.11

 

4. President’s Anniversary Seminar on the 20^th of June – Tuula Teeri 60 years

Everybody is welcome to celebrate Tuula Teeri’s 60^th birthday at the President’s Anniversary Seminar with reception on Tuesday, the 20^th of June 2017, at 13:30, at Otakaari 1, Espoo.

The topics of the seminar will be the great passions of President Teeri: biotechnology and biomaterials. Join us for an afternoon filled with fascinating talks on the topic by Aalto’s researchers, such as professors Janne Laine, Markus Linder, Merja Penttilä, Herbert Sixta and Tapani Vuorinen. Please mark the day in your calendar. Registration for the event on the 12^th of June at the latest.

Further information: https://into.aalto.fi/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=27626994

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1326706494049971/

Questions and inquiries: trip(at)list.ayy.fi

 

5. Summer Finnish baseball at Tuuliniitty!

The Otaniemi Finnish baseball (pesäpallo) association OtaKoppi organizes summer baseball at Tuuliniitty, Tapiola, on Tuesdays from 18:00 to 20:00. Summer baseball is mainly aimed towards students, and all are welcome to play regardless of skill level! We start with a warm-up and light practice, after which we will have a laid-back game of baseball. You can borrow mitts and bats at the site. We update news regarding summer baseball also on the OtaKoppi Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/otakoppi/ Welcome!

 

6. Join AYY at Helsinki Pride!

The Pride parade, the culmination of the Pride week, is organised once more on Saturday 1st of July! Welcome to march together with other students for equality and diversity!

To go to the Pride parade together with other students, join us in front of the National Museum (at Mannerheimintie 34) at 11:40 am, and please be there on time!

The Helsinki Pride parade starts off from the Kansalaistori square at 1 pm and ends at the Kaivopuisto park where the event continues with a park party.

For more information about the event, visit http://www.helsinkipride.fi/english-page  and the official Facebook events Helsinki Pride Kulkue and Helsinki Pride Puistojuhla. www.facebook.com/events/125274094719704/?fref=ts

 

7. Otaniemi GayDay 2.7.2017

Otaniemi’s most colorful summer party is here again!

Bring your friends and come to Otaniemi’s happiest, most colorful and most open park picnic on Sunday, the 2^nd of July! There will be plenty of good company and a laid-back atmosphere at the picnic, held this time at the Alvari park. Whether you’ve spent the previous night at Helsinki Pride or at Tuska Open Air, there is room for everyone at the picnic. Be your own Netflix and come chill with us!

This year’s GayDay will be packed with speed and dangerous situations as the track and arena for the Otaniemi’s Smoothest Rider contest will be constructed at the site during the day. Stay tuned, the details will be published at this event!

After some recovery measures, the evening will continue to get wilder and blow up into a glitter party at Servin Mökki at 18:00, where the amount of sparkling wine, burlesque and dashing performances will be out of this world!

In a nutshell:

WHAT: Picnic and Smökki party!

WHERE: Alvar Aalto park / Servin Mökki, Otaniemi

WHEN: 14:00/18:00, Sunday, the 2nd of July 2017

COST: The effort of showing up!

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU: Picnic blanket, food (grilling is possible at the picnic)

 

Parties such as AYY’s Campus Section and TTER are making this event possible!

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/116262272284181/

 

8. Invitation to Service Design Hackathon

Want to contribute to Aalto University’s digital future? Eager to translate user insights into a world-class digital experience?

Aalto University is redesigning its digital communication and collaboration platform, and to ensure that the process is human-centric, Service design agency Hellon is organising a Service Design Hackathon – and you are invited to join!

The Service Design Hackathon is a full-day facilitated event where multidisciplinary groups will ideate the best solutions to cater to different users’ needs. These ideas, in turn, will guide the developers of the Aalto platform. The Hackathon will take place on the 14^th of June from 9 am to 4.30 pm in Punavuori, Helsinki.

Sign up now at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScju4Y9c6vdRQR59Dz8g9o17ucw6Mb25N_kEflDurZbVEeLdQ/viewform?c=0&w=1

Welcome!

The exam week is over and summer is here! Before leaning back and enjoying the sun and holidays, there is still much you can do – We have sailing, the President’s anniversary seminar, baseball and all other kinds of activities available!

The AYY weekly newsletter will take a summer break starting on the 12th of June, and will return on the 21st of August!

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

 

1. General housing allowance as an AYY tenant
2. AYY is searching for distributors of year tags (2 positions)
3. Don’t let your exam slip by! Exam guidelines will change from the beginning of August
4. President’s Anniversary Seminar 20th of June – Tuula Teeri 60 years
5. The shared-use DriveNow cars now available at the Otaniemi Campus
6. Soupster family afterparty on the 8t of June
7. TRIP goes Yhdessä Vesille: discover dinghy boating at Otaranta 7th and 8th of June, starting at 17:00
8. Summer baseball at Tuuliniitty!
9. Otaniemi GayDay 2.7.2017
10. Come and vote an Aalto team into the Helsinki Challenge final at pitch nights 6 – 7 June
11. Welcome to Graffathon
12. Invitation to Service Design Hackathon
13. The Yritystä! – project is organizing: Starting workshop for academics with physical and sensory defects, apply by 18th of June!

 

1. General housing allowance as an AYY tenant

Students will be moved under the general housing allowance on the 1st of August 2017, meaning that the entire household’s income will affect the amount of the allowance. Below you can find the specific instructions for applying. The instructions apply to AYY tenants.

Shared apartment or a furnished shared apartment

AYY is drafting personal rental agreements to shared apartments, meaning that each tenant forms their own household. If you live in a shared apartment, apply for housing allowance alone. The income of other tenants does not affect the amount of received housing allowance.

 

Studio or a studio in a shared apartment

If you live alone in a studio or a studio in a shared apartment, your household only consists of you alone. People living in studios in shared apartments are not affected by the income of other tenants. People living alone apply for housing allowance alone.

If, however, you share a studio or a studio in a shared apartment with someone else, you consist of a shared household. Kela will always decree these households to be cohabiting, and the income of each person will affect the allowance. Apply for the allowance jointly.

 

Duplex, Three-room apartments and four-room apartments

 

Current situation

AYY is making friend- and family rental agreements to duplexes and three-and four-room apartments, which all have shared responsibilities. This means that people living in friend- and family agreements form one household, and the income of all will affect the allowance. People living in a duplex, three-room or four-room apartment with a shared rental agreement must apply for the allowance jointly.

If you are the only primary tenant in a duplex, three-or four-room apartment, and you have sub-letted a part of the apartment to one or more people, you may apply for the housing allowance alone. The sub-letters may also apply alone, if each sub-letter has their own separate sub-let rental agreement.

If you live alone, the situation is same as with people living in studios, and you may apply for the allowance alone.

AYY upcoming actions

AYY is currently undertaking a project to increase communal living. As a part of this project, apartments with several bedrooms are being converted to shared apartments and we are creating means where shared apartments could be applied to in the same way as friend apartments now. The aim is that on a long term AYY would have only shared apartments, shared studios, studios and family apartments available to its tenants. The timetable for these changes will be published to the tenants when they become relevant.

Useful links

You may apply for the general housing allowance starting from August 2017 already at the Kela web service.

http://www.kela.fi/opiskelijoiden-tukien-muutokset#asumistuki

http://www.kela.fi/yleinen-asumistuki

http://www.kela.fi/yleinen-asumistuki_kenelle

 

2. AYY is searching for distributors of year tags (2 positions)

AYY is searching for two distributors of year tags for part-time employment for four weeks. One of the distributors will work in Otaniemi, and the other in Töölö. The distributors are tasked with handing out year tags at year tag distribution points in Otaniemi and Töölö for AYY members who have paid the membership fee. The distributors will check the identity and membership fee status of the person collecting the year tag, attach the tags to student cards and mark the tag as distributed.

The work will be done in one shift between 12:00 and 18:00. The duration of the employment relationship is four weeks, from the 21^st of August until the 15^th September 2017. The distributors will be paid according to the Student Union Collective Agreement, on a pay grade of I (basic salary in full-time employment is 1409.04 € per month, and the calculated salary for this task is approximately 1127 €). Please send us your free-form applications and CVs by the 9^th of June 2017, 12:00.

Read the full recruitment announcement here: /ylioppilaskunta/avoimet-tyopaikat/ayy-hakee-lukuvuositarrojen-jakajaa-2-paikkaa/

 

3. Don’t let your exam slip by! Exam guidelines will change from the beginning of August

The new exam guidelines apply to the entire Aalto University. They provide instructions on exam arrangements, registration and evaluation. The exam guidelines will replace the schools’ own guidelines starting from the 1^st of August 2017.

Remember these!
1. Only registered students can attend an exam.
2. Registering for a course automatically registers you for the course exam.
3. You must register for other exams, like retakes and independent exams, 7 days prior to the exam.
4. You cannot enter an exam after 30 minutes have passed from the start of the exam.
5. At the end of the exam, return all the answer sheets, including blank ones, and also the question sheets if asked to.
Check out the new guidelines from Into (schools will post more information and reminders in August):

https://into.aalto.fi/display/fiaalto/Aallon+yhteinen+tenttiohje+voimaan+elokuun+alusta

 

4. President’s Anniversary Seminar 20th of June – Tuula Teeri 60 years

Everybody is welcome to Tuula Teeri’s 60th birthday at President’s Anniversary Seminar with reception on Tuesday 20 June 2017 at 13.30, Otakaari 1, Espoo.

The topic will be a great passions of President Teeri: biotechnology and biomaterials. Join us for an afternoon filled with fascinating talks on the topic by Aalto’s researchers, such as professors Janne Laine, Markus Linder, Merja Penttilä, Herbert Sixta, and Tapani Vuorinen.

Please mark the day in your calendar. Registration to the event 12 June at the latest.

Further information: https://into.aalto.fi/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=27626994

 

5. The shared-use DriveNow cars now available at the Otaniemi Campus

DriveNow is a communal shared car service, where you can pick up a car and return it flexibly all around the city – Including Otaniemi. The DriveNow cars will be found at the communal parking spaces in the Otaniemi campus:

1. Tietotie 3
2. TUAS
3. Maarintie 15
4. Aalto-yliopisto Library
5. AYY
6. Otakaari 7
7. Otakaari 5
8. Otaniemi Betonimiehenkuja

DriveNow is an awesome option for students as well, since you only pay for the time you use the vehicle, 0,57€/minute. With a communal car, you can easily accomplish fetching big purchases or carry out small apartment moving. The price includes gas, parking, insurance and maintenance. When you register by 11th of June, you also get 20 free driving minutes.

Get to know the services and read more at https://www.drive-now.com/fi/fi/helsinki

 

6. Soupster family afterparty on the 8t of June

Soupster family will open a pub in the metro center opening in Otaniemi in August 2018! The aim is that the pub will be designed with students as broadly as possible, to suit their needs and wishes. To make this happen, Soupster family is organizing a Keltsu 2.0 afterparty at Allas on the 8th of June (https://www.neighbour.fi/). The bar will be open for service and the food will be free!

The program includes light workshopping of the various aspects of the pub, including:

-Layout
-Food options of the bar
-Drink options of the bar
-Music
-General outlook and furnishings
-Name

Sign up by the 7th of June, 17:00, if you want to enjoy the food! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pwnfql9gjJm72k-cFmjHgMVj-GxJOfIX8Moj4pa65XU/edit

After the workshop, the evening will continue with a relaxed hanging out.

 

7. TRIP goes Yhdessä Vesille: discover dinghy boating at Otaranta 7th and 8th of June, starting at 17:00

Teekkaripurjehtijat are taking part in the Yhdessä Vesille – event by Suomen Purjehdus ja Veneily Ry, which is part of the Finland 100 – project. As a part of the themed week, we organize dinghy discovery try-outs at Otaranta (Otaniemi) on Wednesday 7th of June starting at 17:00, and on Thursday 8th of June starting at 17:00.

The dinghy discovery try-outs are organized with Trip dinghies Pinkee (Vikla) and Vinkee(Flipper Scow), residing at the Otaniemi Boat club in Otaranta. There will be instructors and safety equipment (life vests) present and available. No prior experience of dinghies or sailing is required – only a brisk attitude and warm clothing! The event is free of charge. More info on discovering dinghy sailing: https://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?p=2937

“Yhdessä Vesille” is a campaign consisting of different pop up- activities pertaining to boating, sailing and marine themes. It brings first-timers and experienced sailors, both young and old, together to enjoy the activities, so no prior experience is required. Yhdessä Vesille is officially a part of the Finland 100 years celebrations. The event wishes to celebrate and appreciate Finland and its great waters by enjoying sailing and boating together. More info on the Yhdessä Vesille event at: http://spv.fi/yhdessavesille/

Signups: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScf9Rc7fZk_kw3bYBLawRto9fqqwWN0cAdEh74wvbQKet4V4g/viewform

Facebook-event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1326706494049971/

Questions and info: trip(at)list.ayy.fi

 

8. Summer baseball at Tuuliniitty!

The Otaniemi baseball association OtaKoppi organizes summer baseball at Tuuliniitty, Tapiola, on Tuesdays from 18:00 to 20:00. Summer baseball is mainly aimed towards students, and all are welcome to play regardless of skill level! We start with a warm-up and light practice, after which we will have a laid-back game of baseball. You can borrow mitts and bats at the site. We update news regarding summer baseball also on the OtaKoppi Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/otakoppi/ Welcome!

 

9. Otaniemi GayDay 2.7.2017

Otaniemi’s most colorful summer party is here again!

Bring your friends and come to Otaniemi’s happiest, most colorful and most open park picnic on Sunday, the 2^nd of July! There will be plenty of good company and a laid-back atmosphere at the picnic, held this time at the Alvari park. Whether you’ve spent the previous night at Helsinki Pride or at Tuska Open Air, there is room for everyone at the picnic. Be your own Netflix and come chill with us!

This year’s GayDay will be packed with speed and dangerous situations as the track and arena for the Otaniemi’s Smoothest Rider contest will be constructed at the site during the day. Stay tuned, the details will be published at this event!

After some recovery measures, the evening will continue to get wilder and blow up into a glitter party at Servin Mökki at 18:00, where the amount of sparkling wine, burlesque and dashing performances will be out of this world!

In a nutshell:

WHAT: Picnic and Smökki party!

WHERE: Alvar Aalto park / Servin Mökki, Otaniemi

WHEN: 14:00/18:00, Sunday, the 2^nd of July 2017

COST: The effort of showing up!

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU: Picnic blanket, food (grilling is possible at the picnic)

Parties such as AYY’s Campus Section and TTER are making this event possible!

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/116262272284181/

 

10. Come and vote an Aalto team into the Helsinki Challenge final at pitch nights 6 – 7 June

Come to pitch nights and spur the Aalto-lead teams on into the competition final. One of the 20 semifinalist teams will enter the final by a public vote.

http://www.aalto.fi/en/current/events/2017-05-03/

 

 

11. Welcome to Graffathon

Do you enjoy audiovisual art? Are you interested in computer graphics? Would you like to create a piece of art yourself? No experience in graphics programming? No problem!

DOT, Digital Media Club of Aalto University would like to welcome you to join us at Graffathon 2017. In this weekend-long hackathon you will learn about demoscene, real-time programming and art creation. You’ll get to assemble your dream team and create and present a real-time audiovisual experience. Best pieces will be rewarded!

Graffathon 2017 is held 30.6-2.7 @ Startup Sauna, Betonimiehenkuja 3D, 02150, Espoo. Tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/graffathon-2017-tickets-34637428481

Read more: http://www.graffathon.fi

 

12. Invitation to Service Design Hackathon

Want to contribute to Aalto University’s digital future? Eager to translate user insights into a world-class digital experience?

Aalto University is redesigning its digital communication and collaboration platform, and to ensure that the process is human-centric, Service design agency Hellon is organising a Service Design Hackathon – and you are invited to join!

The Service Design Hackathon is a full-day facilitated event where multidisciplinary groups will ideate the best solutions to cater to different users’ needs. These ideas, in turn, will guide the developers of the Aalto platform. The Hackathon will take place 14th of June from 9 am to 4.30 pm in Punavuori, Helsinki.

Sign up now at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScju4Y9c6vdRQR59Dz8g9o17ucw6Mb25N_kEflDurZbVEeLdQ/viewform?c=0&w=1

Welcome!

 

13. The Yritystä! – project is organizing: Starting workshop for academics with physical and sensory defects, apply by 18th of June!

The Yritystä! – project is organizing a startup workshop tour in August from the 10th to the 25th, 2017. The workshops are aimed towards people with physical or sensory handicaps or long-term illness, mainly graduating students or graduates of academic studies, who are thinking of starting up their own company or those who have an idea for a business they want to workshop further.

The startups come to a finale in October, with an event on the 6th of October in Logomo, Turku, where the business ideas will be presented and they can receive feedback from business specialists and experts. So, stop thinking, but grab the bull by the horns and utilize the potential of this amazing and unique project!

Read more at http://www.yritystä.fi/ ajankohtaista and sign up. The signups can be done until Sunday, 18th of June 2017.

Read more

https://link.webropolsurveys.com/Participation/Public/25196638-e294-4673-8c8c-fcb4782bdc3c?displayId=Fin1317277

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

 

1. Check if you have received too much student financial aid
2. AYY’s new apartments in Jätkäsaari – apply by the 31^st of May!
3. AYY is searching for an emergency accommodation coordinator
4. AYY is searching for distributors of year tags (2 positions)
5. Don’t let your exam slip by! Exam guidelines will change from the beginning of August
6. President’s Anniversary Seminar 20th of June – Tuula Teeri 60 years
7. Otaniemi GayDay on the 2^nd of July 2017
8. Welcome to Graffathon
9. Become a Mentee and make the most of it!

 

1. Check if you have received too much student financial aid

Remember to check if you have received too much student financial aid! If you have, be sure to pay back the excess financial aid by the end of May. Check the number of months of student financial aid you have received, your annual income limit and your preliminary annual income information from Kela’s online service. The annual income check and the income limits for the whole year also apply to people who have just started their studies or graduated.

It may sound difficult, but as the saying goes, it’s better to be safe than sorry!

http://www.kela.fi/ajankohtaista-henkiloasiakkaat/-/asset_publisher/kg5xtoqDw6Wf/content/liiat-opintotuet-palautettava-toukokuun-loppuun-mennes-3?_101_INSTANCE_bXQwrAFx2FGH_redirect=%2F

 

2. AYY’s new apartments in Jätkäsaari – apply by the 31^st of May!

The new Atlantinkatu student apartment building houses 122 apartments, and they will be ready for moving in on the 1^st of September 2017. Due to its location, it is a totally new type of building for AYY. Because of this, the application process for the apartments has been revised. The queue spots will be drawn by lot between applications sent before the 31^st of May 2017. Otherwise, the date of submission of the application does not affect the application process. According to a decision made by AYY’s Board, all AYY members will be given an equal opportunity to apply for the Jätkäsaari apartments, and because of this, all applicants will receive a point for location regardless of their study campus. The lots will be drawn between point groups. After May, the application for the apartments will continue according to the normal queue system.

All residential applications for the Jätkäsaari apartments will be processed by the 15^th of June 2017, and the lottery will also take place at that time. Shortly thereafter, the applicants who had luck with the lottery will receive an apartment offer to the email address they have entered in their application. The offer must be accepted within four days, so remember to check your email also in June! The apartment offer also acts as a rental agreement, which the applicant accepts or rejects in the Domo system.

Read more about the point system for the Jätkäsaari apartment applications from this link:
/asuminen/asunnonhakijat/hakuinfo/jatkasaaren-asunnot/

See the apartments and apply on Domo NOW! https://domo.ayy.fi

 

3. AYY is searching for an emergency accommodation coordinator

AYY is searching for an emergency accommodation coordinator approximately from the 7^th of August 2017, or as agreed. The emergency accommodation coordinator is responsible for organizing temporary accommodation for students that are left without an apartment in the autumn and communicating about the situation. The coordinator’s tasks include providing guidance and counselling for students, especially international students, arranging the practicalities related to emergency accommodation (such as monitoring the use of the emergency accommodation and key control), and emergency accommodation planning in the long term.

Please send your free-form applications and CVs to rekrytointi@ayy.fi by Monday, the 5th of June, 12:00.

Read the full recruitment announcement here: /blog/2017/05/15/ayy-hakee-hatamajoituskoordinaattoria-2/

 

4. AYY is searching for distributors of year tags (2 positions)

AYY is searching for two distributors of year tags for part-time employment for four weeks. One of the distributors will work in Otaniemi, and the other in Töölö. The distributors are tasked with handing out year tags at year tag distribution points in Otaniemi and Töölö for AYY members who have paid the membership fee. The distributors will check the identity and membership fee status of the person collecting the year tag, attach the tags to student cards and mark the tag as distributed.

The work will be done in one shift between 12:00 and 18:00. The duration of the employment relationship is four weeks, from the 21^st of August until the 15^th September 2017. The distributors will be paid according to the Student Union Collective Agreement, on a pay grade of I (basic salary in full-time employment is 1409.04 € per month, and the calculated salary for this task is approximately 1127 €). Please send us your free-form applications and CVs by the 9^th of June 2017, 12:00.

Read the full recruitment announcement here: /ylioppilaskunta/avoimet-tyopaikat/ayy-hakee-lukuvuositarrojen-jakajaa-2-paikkaa/

 

5. Don’t let your exam slip by! Exam guidelines will change from the beginning of August

The new exam guidelines apply to the entire Aalto University. They provide instructions on exam arrangements, registration and evaluation. The exam guidelines will replace the schools’ own guidelines starting from the 1^st of August 2017.

Remember these!
1. Only registered students can attend an exam.
2. Registering for a course automatically registers you for the course exam.
3. You must register for other exams, like retakes and independent exams, 7 days prior to the exam.
4. You cannot enter an exam after 30 minutes have passed from the start of the exam.
5. At the end of the exam, return all the answer sheets, including blank ones, and also the question sheets if asked to.
Check out the new guidelines from Into (schools will post more information and reminders in August):

https://into.aalto.fi/display/fiaalto/Aallon+yhteinen+tenttiohje+voimaan+elokuun+alusta

 

6. President’s Anniversary Seminar 20th of June – Tuula Teeri 60 years

Everybody is welcome to Tuula Teeri’s 60th birthday at President’s Anniversary Seminar with reception on Tuesday 20 June 2017 at 13.30, Otakaari 1, Espoo.

The topic will be a great passions of President Teeri: biotechnology and biomaterials. Join us for an afternoon filled with fascinating talks on the topic by Aalto’s researchers, such as professors Janne Laine, Markus Linder, Merja Penttilä, Herbert Sixta, and Tapani Vuorinen.

Please mark the day in your calendar. Registration to the event 12 June at the latest.

Further information: https://into.aalto.fi/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=27626994

 

7. Otaniemi GayDay on the 2^nd of July 2017

Otaniemi’s most colorful summer party is here again!

Bring your friends and come to Otaniemi’s happiest, most colorful and most open park picnic on Sunday, the 2^nd of July! There will be plenty of good company and a laid-back atmosphere at the picnic, held this time at the Alvari park. Whether you’ve spent the previous night at Helsinki Pride or at Tuska Open Air, there is room for everyone at the picnic. Be your own Netflix and come chill with us!

This year’s GayDay will be packed with speed and dangerous situations as the track and arena for the Otaniemi’s Smoothest Rider contest will be constructed at the site during the day. Stay tuned, the details will be published at this event!

After some recovery measures, the evening will continue to get wilder and blow up into a glitter party at Servin Mökki at 18:00, where the amount of sparkling wine, burlesque and dashing performances will be out of this world!

In a nutshell:

WHAT: Picnic and Smökki party!

WHERE: Alvar Aalto park / Servin Mökki, Otaniemi

WHEN: 14:00/18:00, Sunday, the 2^nd of July 2017

COST: The effort of showing up!

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU: Picnic blanket, food (grilling is possible at the picnic)

Parties such as AYY’s Campus Section and TTER are making this event possible!

 

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/116262272284181/

 

8. Welcome to Graffathon

Do you enjoy audiovisual art? Are you interested in computer graphics? Would you like to create a piece of art yourself? No experience in graphics programming? No problem!

DOT, Digital Media Club of Aalto University would like to welcome you to join us at Graffathon 2017. In this weekend-long hackathon you will learn about demoscene, real-time programming and art creation. You’ll get to assemble your dream team and create and present a real-time audiovisual experience. Best pieces will be rewarded!

Graffathon 2017 is held 30.6-2.7 @ Startup Sauna, Betonimiehenkuja 3D, 02150, Espoo. Tickets are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/graffathon-2017-tickets-34637428481

Read more: http://www.graffathon.fi

 

9. Become a Mentee and make the most of it!

Aalto Internationals! Are you looking for the opportunity to gain new insights into Finnish working culture and expand your professional networks? Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce invites you to a cross-cultural mentoring partnership, EntryPoint 2017. Apply now here http://come2.fi/entrypoint-mentoring/become-a-mentee/ no later than 31st May, 2017.

• Who: International degree (bachelor, master or PhD) students or recent graduates from Finnish HEIs (excl. exchange students)
• What: EntryPoint 2017, Cross-cultural Mentoring Partnership between Finnish professionals and int’l talents (organized by Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce)
• When: October 2017 – April 2018 (6 months) + Orientation in late September
• How: Apply now here http://come2.fi/entrypoint-mentoring/become-a-mentee/ no later than 31st May 2017

Why: Expanding your professional network, learning more about Finnish labor market and working culture, improving your employability… Read more about The ABCD of EntryPoint Mentoring Programme: http://come2.fi/news/blogs/

For more information on the EntryPoint 2017, please contact Mentoring Programme Officer Shania Shin, shania.shin@chamber.fi, +358 40 922 1023.

 

This is the AYY weekly newsletter 21/2017

The academic year is coming to an end, and so are the student events of the spring. But you can still visit a flea market, see some art and play games both digitally and analogically. There’s also time to apply for AYY’s apartments in Jätkäsaari and find yourself a job for the autumn!

 

NB! Due to Ascension Day, the deadline for the weekly newsletter coming out on the 29^th of May is on Wednesday, the 24^th of May, at 10:00! Please send your announcements to tiedotteet@ayy.fi

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

 

1. AYY is searching for distributors of year tags (2 positions)
2. AYY is searching for an emergency accommodation coordinator
3. AYY’s new apartments in Jätkäsaari – apply by the 31^st of May!
4. Don’t let your exam slip by! Exam guidelines will change from the beginning of August
5. Have an influence on Aalto’s Code of Conduct
6. Quiet room opens in the Undergraduate Centre
7. Otaniemi Flea Market Day on the 24^th of May 2017 @Smökki
8. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Tournament – Murskaveljekset III
9. Beach volley tournament in Otaniemi!
10. The young designers of Aalto University presented in Otaniemi
11. Otaniemi Art Week
12. Aalto 10K on the 17^th of September 2017, are you ready? Registration is now open!
13. Concert: Jos minä puhuisin sinulle

 

Week 21

23.5. KYN, Manuel Dunkel, Ville Herrala & Mikko Hassinen @ G Livelab

/blog/events/kyn-manuel-dunkel-ville-herrala-mikko-hassinen-g-livelab/

24.5. Ristin kilta: Game night

/blog/events/ristin-kilta-peli-ilta-6/

26.5. Aalto Gamers League of Legends Tournament (Final)

/blog/events/aalto-gamers-league-of-legends-tournament-final/

28.5. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Tournament – Murskaveljekset III

/blog/events/super-smash-bros-for-wii-u-tournament-murskaveljekset-iii/

 

1. AYY is searching for distributors of year tags (2 positions)

 

AYY is searching for two distributors of year tags for part-time employment for four weeks. One of the distributors will work in Otaniemi, and the other in Töölö. The distributors are tasked with handing out year tags at year tag distribution points in Otaniemi and Töölö for AYY members who have paid the membership fee. The distributors will check the identity and membership fee status of the person collecting the year tag, attach the tags to student cards and mark the tag as distributed.

The work will be done in one shift between 12:00 and 18:00. The duration of the employment relationship is four weeks, from the 21^st of August until the 15^th September 2017. The distributors will be paid according to the Student Union Collective Agreement, on a pay grade of I (basic salary in full-time employment is 1409.04 € per month, and the calculated salary for this task is approximately 1127 €). Please send us your free-form applications and CVs by the 9^th of June 2017, 12:00.

Read the full recruitment announcement here: /ylioppilaskunta/avoimet-tyopaikat/ayy-hakee-lukuvuositarrojen-jakajaa-2-paikkaa/

 

2. AYY is searching for an emergency accommodation coordinator

 

AYY is searching for an emergency accommodation coordinator approximately from the 7^th of August 2017, or as agreed. The emergency accommodation coordinator is responsible for organizing temporary accommodation for students that are left without an apartment in the autumn and communicating about the situation. The coordinator’s tasks include providing guidance and counselling for students, especially international students, arranging the practicalities related to emergency accommodation (such as monitoring the use of the emergency accommodation and key control), and emergency accommodation planning in the long term

 

Please send your free-form applications and CVs to rekrytointi@ayy.fi by Monday, the 5th of June, 12:00.

Read the full recruitment announcement here: /blog/2017/05/15/ayy-hakee-hatamajoituskoordinaattoria-2/

 

3. AYY’s new apartments in Jätkäsaari – apply by the 31^st of May!

 

The new Atlantinkatu student apartment building houses 122 apartments, and they will be ready for moving in on the 1^st of September 2017. Due to its location, it is a totally new type of building for AYY. Because of this, the application process for the apartments has been revised. The queue spots will be drawn by lot between applications sent before the 31^st of May 2017. Otherwise, the date of submission of the application does not affect the application process. According to a decision made by AYY’s Board, all AYY members will be given an equal opportunity to apply for the Jätkäsaari apartments, and because of this, all applicants will receive a point for location regardless of their study campus. The lots will be drawn between point groups. After May, the application for the apartments will continue according to the normal queue system.

All residential applications for the Jätkäsaari apartments will be processed by the 15^th of June 2017, and the lottery will also take place at that time. Shortly thereafter, the applicants who had luck with the lottery will receive an apartment offer to the email address they have entered in their application. The offer must be accepted within four days, so remember to check your email also in June! The apartment offer also acts as a rental agreement, which the applicant accepts or rejects in the Domo system.

Read more about the point system for the Jätkäsaari apartment applications from this link:
/asuminen/asunnonhakijat/hakuinfo/jatkasaaren-asunnot/

See the apartments and apply on Domo NOW! https://domo.ayy.fi

 

4. Don’t let your exam slip by! Exam guidelines will change from the beginning of August

 

The new exam guidelines apply to the entire Aalto University. They provide instructions on exam arrangements, registration and evaluation. The exam guidelines will replace the schools’ own guidelines starting from the 1^st of August 2017.

Remember these!
1. Only registered students can attend an exam.
2. Registering for a course automatically registers you for the course exam.
3. You must register for other exams, like retakes and independent exams, 7 days prior to the exam.
4. You cannot enter an exam after 30 minutes have passed from the start of the exam.
5. At the end of the exam, return all the answer sheets, including blank ones, and also the question sheets if asked to.
Check out the new guidelines from Into (schools will post more information and reminders in August):

https://into.aalto.fi/display/fiaalto/Aallon+yhteinen+tenttiohje+voimaan+elokuun+alusta

 

5. Have an influence on Aalto’s Code of Conduct

 

The Aalto University is putting together an Ethical Code of Conduct that pertains to the whole community. Aalto invites everyone to take a look and comment on the draft.

The Ethical Code of Conduct, “Aalto’s way to act”, is based on the Aalto University’s values, and they are designed to promote honest and ethical practices for the benefit of the whole community. “Aalto’s way to act” sums up our community’s fair play rules.

Comment and give feedback on the new draft at:

https://into.aalto.fi/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=27627978

 

6. Quiet room opens in the Undergraduate Centre

 

Do you want to spend a quiet moment in the midst of your studies or work? A quiet room (M135) has been opened in the Undergraduate Centre, which can be used by the whole university community for quieting down, meditation or prayer. More information:

https://into.aalto.fi/display/enaalto/Quiet+room+opens+in+Undergraduate+Centre

 

7. Otaniemi Flea Market Day on the 24^th of May 2017 @Smökki

 

It’s time for a spring cleaning! Do you have skeletons or other unnecessary stuff in your closet that might delight others? Are you tired of Facebook’s sale groups and table fees at flea markets?

Servin Mökki (Smökki) turns into a treasure house of bargains on the 24th of May. Everyone is welcome to sell their own things and make amazing discoveries!
Reserve your free sales table by the 23rd of May 2017 at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehFYmbB4GORQBxT69nBQRTwZEO_cupNdn9uAsh4FywEIbI5A/viewform?c=0&w=1
More information on the Campus Section’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/288317928285916/

 

8. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Tournament – Murskaveljekset III

 

The traditional Smash tournament Murskaveljekset will be held for the third time on Sunday, the 28^th of May, at the Energy Garage (Sähkömiehentie 4). Participation in the tournament is free, and all Aalto Smash players (both casual and hardcore) are welcome.

There is no online registration. Participating players have to be present at the venue on the day of the tournament by 13:00 AT THE LATEST.
More information on the tournament and tournament rules can be found on the FB event page.

https://www.facebook.com/events/140460343163099/

 

9. Beach volley tournament in Otaniemi!

 

PUS-volley is organizing an epic, traditional beach volley tournament for the second time at the Otaniemi courts on the 10^th of June 2017! Gather yourself a team and join this sunny and laid-back sports event!

The tournament will be held at the Smökki and Miinusmaa courts, and played as laid-back 4vs4 group games. PUS-volley members will referee the tournament. The maximum number of participating teams is 10, but it’s also possible to get in the game from the reserve list. Price: 40 €/team.

There will also be food and drink stalls present at the tournament, so it’s guaranteed to be a blast!

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduSwNov0TvG4p1MrlAdZJ833Rqi232mAy4cKtas0VwJZOkHQ/viewform?c=0&w=1

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/453793904964502/

 

10. The young designers of Aalto University presented in Otaniemi

BoA’17 exhibition brings together the works of 23 graduating bachelor students in the Harald Herlin Learning Centre in Otaniemi 1.6.-21.6.2017. Every sector of Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture’s Design major is represented in the exhibition: an interior textile collection, a collection of chat stickers and a study of the possibilities of 3D printing in ceramics are presented under the same roof. The exhibition is open according to the opening hours of the Harald Herlin Learning Centre. The exhibition opening is on Wed 31.5.2017 17-19. Kyrö Distillery Company is sponsoring the event.

 

11. Otaniemi Art Week

Otaniemi Art Week is an experimental event that brings together different kind of artistic activities and people. Installation, movies, site-specific art, music, workshops, stand-up comedy, art dinner and much more.

Take part and organize your own art intervention, workshop or anything you feel passionate about! This week is also celebrating Otaniemi Free Space -project and its participants to showcase their ideas before the summer starts.
https://www.facebook.com/events/289746631481847/

 

12. Aalto 10K on the 17^th of September 2017, are you ready? Registration is now open!

 

The traditional Aalto 10K and Aalto 5K sports day will be held for the eighth time on Sunday, the 17^th of September 2017, at 12:00. You can run, jog, walk, or Nordic walk the distance of your choice. The Aalto 10K and Aalto 5K events are free of charge for all Aalto members.

Aalto 10K/5k is part of the Espoon Rantamaraton marathon event. The marathon and half-marathon will be run on Saturday, the 16^th September 2017. Aalto members can sign up for the marathon at a discounted price, 40 €/person.

Date: Aalto 10K/Aalto 5K on Sunday, the 17^th of September 2016, 12:00:19:00; Espoo Rantamaraton on Saturday, the 16^th September 2017
Location: Starts from Otaniemenranta in Otaniemi, Espoo, on the shore of Laajalahti.

More information on the event at Into: https://into.aalto.fi/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=24324410
Registration ends on Sunday, the 10^th of September 2017, at 23:59.

Registration only through the Rantamaraton website:
https://www.rantamaraton.fi/aaltokymppi/

 

13. Concert: Jos minä puhuisin sinulle

 

KYN, the female choir that has made a splash also outside of Finland, shook the world of music by showing what a female choir can do with their critically acclaimed album Jos minä puhuisin sinulle, released in October. The ethnic jazz tailored for KYN by Mikko Hassinen challenges the choir to become a part of an ensemble consisting of Manuel Dunkel, Ville Herrala and Mikko Hassinen and to take on the roles of jazz instruments in the a cappella arrangements. The result is a real fireworks display, a fantastic combination of choir and jazz music!

 

Tuesday, the 23^rd of May 2017, 19:00-21:00

G Livelab (Yrjönkatu 3, Helsinki)

Tickets frm G Livelab and choir members 20 € (incl. cloakroom fee 3 €)

More information: www.kyn.fi, www.facebook.com/KYNchoir