This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 38/2016

Association-related issues can be found in the association newsletter. Read the newsletter at /en/associations/association-newsletter

1. This and next week’s events
2. The equality survey of AYY and Aalto University
3. Tempausgaala TOMORROW @ Apollo
4. The Otatarha Races- a race full of fun and excitement, September 30
5. Lakinlaskijaiset at Vermo on September 30
6. FSHS physiotherapy courses in autumn 2016
7. Become a support person for a child or youth in Espoo!
8. Apply for the Studies and Family Internet group
9. Campus Expo 26.9.2016
10. OMST… – WAIT, WHAT?
11. BEST Helsinki’s winter season application period is open!
12. Ota Olut! – the first special beer and microbrewery festival in Espoo, September 24
13. The autumn elementary course of Taekwon-Do
14. New Memebers Night with Teekkariratsastajat
15. The Skipoli First Snow and the ski freshman jamboree
16. Polijazz classes will begin in the autumn on September 22!
17. Poledancing in Otaniemi

1.    This and next week’s events

Week 38

• 5.9.-2.10. Capgemini Young Professionals Academy application period
• 21.9. – OUBS Uusien ilta
• 21.9. – Audition of Polytech choir
• 23.9. – Metal Club Mökän Freshmen sauna
• 24.9. OtaOlut! Beer festival

Viikko 39

• 28.9. Campus Expo
• 28.9. Ristin kilta: rukous- ja ylistysilta
• 28.9. OUBS Camera training
• 29.9. Ristin kilta: Freshmen Sauna
• 30.9. Otatarha Race
• 30.9. Lakinlaskijaiset-party
• 2.10. Capgemini Young Professionals Academy application period ends

 

2.    The equality survey of AYY and Aalto University

Have you experienced inappropriate behaviour at student dos? Have you noticed discrimination in teaching situations? In the student associations, does everyone have the same rights? AYY and Aalto University are trying to find answers to these questions and others with an equality survey, the results of which will be utilised in coming projects to further equality.

As a prize, after responding one 100-euro gift card for the Stockmann department store will be drawn amongst those who have submitted their contact details, as well as a number of smaller prizes. The contact details are stored separately and cannot be connected to the replies to the equality survey.

You can get to the survey form from the link below:

https://www.webropolsurveys.com/S/EF26C0B1788DA268.par

3.    Tempausgaala TOMORROW @ Apollo

The most important and impressive student event of the year will kick off this autumn – Tempaus2016! Not all students get an opportunity to participate in Tempaus during their studies, so this is a rare opportunity.

In honour of Tempaus, a massive launch party will be held tomorrow, September 20, at Apollo (Mannerheimintie 16, Helsinki). At this free event, the content of Tempaus will finally be fully revealed, along with the practical details of how Tempaus works. Everything will become clear during the evening, so be there or be square!

The timetable of the evening:

• 5 pm: The doors open and the party starts
• 8 pm: The live show begins
• 9 pm: The festivities go on until 2 am!

You can find out the latest developments in the Tempausgaala from Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/1198227753533335/

Hey, what was that Tempaus again? Tempaus2016 is a student project, with which the intention is to raise the importance of basic education into national discussion by visiting more than 1,400 Finnish comprehensive schools during week 44. The aim is that a student would visit these schools on Monday 31.10. or Tuesday 1.11, carrying out the predetermined programme.

So come along and hear from the front row how the whole thing is set up!

Further information: http://www.tempaus.fi/

Follow the Tempaus on the social media to stay up to speed!

• FB: https://www.facebook.com/tempaus2016/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/tempaus2016
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/tempaus2016/

4.    The Otatarha Races- a race full of fun and excitement, September 30

The beautiful autumn day of Lakinlaskijaiset will kick off traditionally at Ossinlampi at 2 PM with a race full of fun and excitement, the Otatarha Races! Sign up for the race, build your own non-motorized vehicle and fight for victory in the tightest race of the year!

Even if you don’t intend to participate in the race yourself, be there to enjoy the dazzling racing atmosphere, beautiful autumn day and various activities. For example, you can get to know the race’s main sponsor Vaisala at a checkpoint through fun activities.

You and your team can also challenge your nemesis to a tug-of-war! You may choose to compete on the spot, but parties who have been challenged in advance will be notified of the challenge. https://lomake.ayy.fi/teekkarijaosto/oa2016koydenveto/

The sign-up for teams participating in the race will open on September 5 at 9 AM and close on September 26 at 11:59 PM.

• https://lomake.ayy.fi/teekkarijaosto/otatarhanajot2016/
• The event’s official site: http://otatarhanajot.ayy.fi/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/612882155555725/

5.    Lakinlaskijaiset at Vermo on September 30

After the Otatarha Races have reached the finish line, the day of Lakinlaskijaiset will continue with a pre-party at Smökki, from where charter buses will take us to Lakinlaskijaiset itself. This is a very special year, as the party will take place at the temple of horseracing, the Vermo race track! Performers include Gasellit, Plutonium 74 and Big Pharma. Everyone is welcome at Lakinlaskijaiset regardless of their field of study or whether they own a cap or not. In previous years, the tickets have sold out almost without exception, and the event has been refreshingly cross-disciplinary!

Ticket sales for Lakinlaskijaiset will begin on September 21! You can find out more about the event on Facebook and at http://www.lakinlaskijaiset.fi/

6.    FSHS physiotherapy courses in autumn 2016

FSHS will organize free physiotherapy courses for students during the autumn. The courses will take place at the exercise space at the Töölö FSHS. The courses will be in Finnish.

The course selection includes a neck and back fitness course, posture course and lower back course, among others. For more information and sign-up instructions: http://www.yths.fi/filebank/3742-Fysioterapian_kurssit_syksy_2016.pdf

7.    Become a support person for a child or youth in Espoo!

A warm memory of a safe and reliable support person will carry long into adulthood. You may provide adult presence and attention and fun activities together for a child between the ages of 7 and 17. You will see the child 1-3 times a month. You could go for a walk, for a trip in the woods, play football, go to the movies, get familiar with the library or just hang out.

A support person must have enough spare time, be able to commit himself or herself and have their own life in balance. All those interested in becoming support persons will be interviewed and trained. Peer meetings and guidance will be organized for the support persons.

The next training will begin on September 22, 2016. Contact us and we’ll reserve an interview for you!

See also: http://www.ehja.fi/fi-vapaaehtoiseksi.html and https://www.facebook.com/ehjatukihenkilotoiminta

8.    Apply for the Studies and Family Internet group

Does combining studies and family life feel challenging sometimes? Do you need support in your everyday life? Would you like to share your experiences and find new solutions?

Join the Studies and Family Internet group, where you can deal with challenges related to combining studies and work together with others in a similar situation. You may also find new perspectives and solutions for your own everyday life.

The Studies and Family Internet group will start on October 3 and end on October 28. Nyyti ry will organize the group together with the Family Federation of Finland and the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL). The group is intended for all students with families and is free of charge.

The group will be implemented in a protected environment (the Perheaikaa.fi service), meaning that only group members will be able to participate in discussions. Members will appear in the group under aliases. The group instructors are employees of Nyyti ry. Experts from the Family Federation and SYL will also participate in the discussion.

Application for the group is currently underway. You can find more information about the group as well as the application form and instructions at the Nyyti web site:

https://www.nyyti.fi/keskustele-netissa/nettiryhmat/opiskelu-ja-perhe/

9.    Campus Expo 28.9.2016

What is AYY? What are the activities of special status associations, such as the guilds or KY? What was that nice association that I visited at the Aalto Party? Do we have any tennis clubs? Who organises all the parties?

All of you freshmen, don’t worry, you will find answers to all these questions from one place – AYY’s Campus Expo!

Whatever is on your mind, please head to the second floor at Otakaari 1 at 10am-2pm on 28 September to see all that Aalto has to offer! All associations that operate within AYY are there to present their activities, so you might even find a new hobby for yourself 😉

Psst! Sign up for associations is open until 11:59 pm September 28th at https://lomake.ayy.fi/aava/kampuskarkelot2016/

FB-event: https://www.facebook.com/events/333465500320423/

WHAT: Campus Expo 2016

WHEN: 28 Sept, 10am-2pm

WHERE: Otakaari 1, 1st and 2nd floor

WHAT DOES IT COST: Nothing!

10.                  OMST… – WAIT, WHAT?

What is KY-Speksi all about and how can I apply? Drop by KY Corner (U-wing, Otakaari 1) to fill your cup and find out more! We’ll be serving coffee and cinnamon buns for the fastest from 9:30 – 13:00. You can find the event in Facebook here.  https://www.facebook.com/events/238913003177065/

PSST! Remember that the application for the 2017 production team is open until 25.9.!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQCyVwWDRoRVNNfWuKDDiE2IrH1aaiVfkI4G48S89h9Dxw0Q/viewform

11.                  BEST Helsinki’s winter season application period is open!

Advanced Android/iOS development in Gran Canaria? Prodution management in Ekaterinburg? Creating an eco-friendly and sustainable start-up in Paris? Winter season application period is open!

Check out the courses here https://www.best.eu.org/courses/list.jsp

BEST offers four seasons and nearly 100 courses every year. You can apply for up to three BEST Courses per season, but you can only be accepted to one of them. Apply now to develop yourself, build international networks and enjoy the parties with other European students! Courses cost only 20-40 euros and they include everything except travelling to the destination: meals, accommodation, academic content and leisure program.

Application ends on 9th October 2016 23:00!

12.                  Ota Olut! – the first special beer and microbrewery festival in Espoo, September 24

Ota Olut! (Have a Beer!) is a special beer and microbrewery beer festival held in Otaniemi at Urban Mill on Saturday, September 24, 2016. The doors will open at 1 PM and the last call for drinks will be at 10:30 PM.

The tastiest microbreweries from Finland and Estonia will be present at the event. Through beer, we want to bring together Aalto students, citizens of Espoo, Otaniemi residents and beer aficionados.

More than 25 different beers will be available at the festival. Besides good beers, there will also be quality ciders as well as non-alcoholic products and tasty food. Along with beer tasting, there will also be a beer-themed panel discussion and live music.

The event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1822820427947357/

The event home page: http://www.otaolut.fi

13.                  The autumn elementary course of Taekwon-Do

The Taekwon-Do club of the University of Helsinki will organize an elementary course for students and staff of the University of Helsinki and Aalto University. The course will start on Thursday, September 8 and lasts until December. You can join at any time during September!

During practice, we will learn about the various areas of Taekwon-Do, build up our fitness, strengthen the mid-torso muscles and learn kicking and punching techniques as well as body control and maintenance. No previous experience required.

The practice will take place at the gymnasium of Helsingin Normaalilyseo, a.k.a. Norssi (Ratakatu 6, entrance through the courtyard) on Thursdays at 6:15 – 7:30 PM and at UniDojo (Pohjoinen Hesperiankatu 25) on Sundays at 11-12 AM.

The course fee is 50 €, which includes the belt test fee. You can try the sport for free during September.

For more information, see http://www.hytaekwondo.com/club/course.php

Sign up: Elementary course

14.                  New Memebers Night with Teekkariratsastajat

Teekkariratsastajat wish you all warmly welcome to the New Members night in 27.9.2016, 6:00 PM at Ossinkulma (Otakaari 18A, Espoo).

There is also some food and drinks served, so why not to drop by for an evening snack while getting to know the best student riding community in Aalto. 🙂

Please participate by completing the form in (http://tera.ayy.fi/tapahtumakalenteri.php) to help us know the amount food needed.

More info in Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teekkariratsastajat/?fref=ts”

15.                  The Skipoli First Snow and the ski freshman jamboree

The SKIPOLI FIRST SNOW is here, bigger than ever! The trip to snowy Ruka will take place on November 17-20. Three-day ski lift tickets, transportation and accommodation only 209€. The atmosphere will be legendary, just like previous years! Sign-up at alvari on September 23 at 9:30 AM!

The Skipoli ski freshman jamboree

Are you a freshman or Skipoli virgin interested in downhill skiing, snowboarding, telemark, monoski or other uphill or downhill activities? Come and meet others like you and find out the latest information about this winter’s skiing trips and the autumn surfing trip. As per tradition, all those arriving with skiing shoes on will get a free skiing shoe drink! Bring your sauna equipment and be there on time, so you won’t miss the winter’s best snow spots. See you on Tuesday, September 20 starting at around 6 PM at Gorsu!

16.                  Polijazz classes will begin in the autumn on September 22!

The following classes are available in the autumn:

ORIENTAL DANCING / Karita Kajanto

Mondays: basics 4:30 – 5:30 PM, advanced 5:30 – 6:30 PM

BREAKDANCE / Tuomo Tapanila

Thursdays: basics 7 – 8 PM, advanced 8 – 9 PM

MODERN DANCING / Sini Heinonen

Thursdays: basics 4:30 – 5:45 PM, advanced 5:45 – 7 PM

You can try out one class for free, and you can also join in during the season! The classes will take place in Otaniemi, at the multi-purpose space at Jämeräntaival 3A.

For more information about the courses and sign-up instructions, see:

http://polijazz.ayy.fi/index.php/kurssit

17.                  Poledancing in Otaniemi

Come join us on the pole! Otanko has started a new season and it’s time to build your strength and flexibility with spins on the pole.

You’re welcome to come and try pole dancing for free, anytime. All you need is shorts, water bottle and a small towel.

The membership fee for Otanko costs 15€ for the whole year. This means that you can attend as many classes and workshops as you wish during one year.

Become a member via our website. http://otanko.ayy.fi/join-us/

And don’t forget to like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/otankoayy/

• What: tricks on the pole
• Where: Association Room, Jämeräntaival 1
• When: 16.30-19.00 on tuesdays, wednesdays and sundays
• Why: fun times on the pole!

This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 37/2016

Association-related issues can be found in the association newsletter. Read the newsletter at /en/associations/association-newsletter/

Seats as student representatives in administration are again available for those interested in the operation of the university. The extra application round is underway at halloped.fi and will end on September 18 at 11:59 PM.

1. This and next week’s events
2. The equality survey of AYY and Aalto University
3. Communications 101 for the weekly newsletter
4. Tempausgaala 20.9. @Apollo
5. The Otarha races and Lakinlaskijaiset, September 30
6. Volunteer to work at Lakinlaskijaiset 2016
7. Find a new perspective to your studies through Aalto UWAS courses!
8. Grants for students of technology
9. Sign-up for Teekkarispeksi’s improvisation and dance classes, September 15 + Speksisauna, September 22
10. Nyyti and YTHS’s life skills course on the web – apply by September 25
11. The Aalto Space mobile application is being piloted right now!
12. Ota Olut! – the first special beer and microbrewery festival in Espoo, September 24
13. Join the Polytech Orchestra!
14. Entrance exams for the Dominante choir
15. Join Otaniemi Chapel Choir
16. Come and join us as our Stratos Coordinator in 2017!
17. Karate, kickboxing, BJJ or self-defense? Choose them all, choose Honbu!

1.    This and next week’s events

Viikko 37

• 5.9.-2.10. Capgemini Young Professionals Academy application period
• 13.9. – Taiji basic course /blog/events/taiji-alkeiskurssi-5/
• 14.9. – Audition of The Polytech Choir /blog/events/polyteknikkojen-kuoron-koelaulut-21/

Viikko 38

• 21.9. – OUBS Uusien ilta /blog/events/oubs-uusien-ilta-2016/
• 21.9. – Audition of The Polytech Choir /blog/events/polyteknikkojen-kuoron-koelaulut-18/
• 23.9. – Metal Club Mökän Phuksisauna /blog/events/metal-club-mokan-phuksisauna-3/

2.    The equality survey of AYY and Aalto University

Have you experienced inappropriate behaviour at student dos? Have you noticed discrimination in teaching situations? In the student associations, does everyone have the same rights? AYY and Aalto University are trying to find answers to these questions and others with an equality survey, the results of which will be utilised in coming projects to further equality.

As a prize, after responding one 100-euro gift card for the Stockmann department store will be drawn amongst those who have submitted their contact details, as well as a number of smaller prizes. The contact details are stored separately and cannot be connected to the replies to the equality survey.

You can get to the survey form from the link below: https://www.webropolsurveys.com/S/EF26C0B1788DA268.par

3.    Communications 101 for the weekly newsletter

The weekly newsletter is published during the academic year on Mondays in three languages. Materials must be sent to tiedotteet@ayy.fi on the Thursday of the previous week by 10 AM. The information officer will then edit the content and send it for translation. If proficiency in a specific language is essential for your notice, state it in the text explicitly, e.g. “The seminar will be in Finnish!” to make sure it will be included in the other language versions. The translations are available for viewing at ayy.fi on Monday – take advantage of them with your Facebook events, for example. Texts delivered in English will be published in English in all language versions.

The optimal length of a notice is about two paragraphs + link for more information. This amounts to about 100 words, 750 characters or 10 lines. The more concise the text, the better. Remember to give your text a catchy title!

By default, one notice is published in the newsletter once. If there are few other notices, one news item may be published several times. The student union’s own announcements and those of organizations operating in the immediate sphere of the union take priority over other news. You can state a desired week of publication for your notice. Also, let us know if the time of publication is crucial for some promotional event, for example. Without any special information/wishes, notices will be published in the newsletter about 1-2 weeks before the big date (i.e. date of the event, deadline for sign-ups).

Questions? Feedback? Suggestions? Contact AYY information officer Henna Palonen at tiedottaja@ayy.fi or 0505209440.

4.    Tempausgaala 20.9. @Apollo

The year’s most important and impressive student event gets going this autumn – namely, Tempaus2016!

In honour of this, a massive opening party will be held on Tuesday the 20th of September at Apollo (Mannerheimintie 16, HKI). At this free event, the whole content of Tempaus will be revealed at last and people will be told how taking part works. All will be made clear here, so you should absolutely not miss it!

The timetable of the evening:

•     5 pm: The doors open and the party starts
•     8 pm: The live show begins
•     9 pm: The festivities go on until 2 am!

You can find out the latest developments in the Tempausgaala from Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/1198227753533335/

Hey, what was that Tempaus again? Tempaus2016 is a student project, with which the intention is to raise the importance of basic education into national discussion by visiting more than 1,400 Finnish comprehensive schools during week 44. The aim is that a student would visit these schools on Monday 31.10. or Tuesday 1.11, carrying out the predetermined programme.

So come along and hear from the front row how the whole thing is set up!

Further information: http://www.tempaus.fi/

Follow the Tempaus on the social media to stay up to speed!

• FB: https://www.facebook.com/tempaus2016/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/tempaus2016
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/tempaus2016/

5.    The Otarha races and Lakinlaskijaiset, September 30

Again this year, the beautiful autumn day of Lakinlaskijaiset will start with the Otarha races, a racing contest full of action and fun! During the day, the Ossinlampi area will fill with the excitement of the race and other fun activities, as speedsters test each other’s mettle with self-made vehicles in a contest wilder than a Formula 1 race.

Read more about the races at the official site at http://otatarhanajot.ayy.fi/

The climax of the day of racing is obviously Lakinlaskijaiset. This will be a particularly special year, as the party will take place at the Vermo racing track, the temple of horseracing! Performers include Gasellit, Plutonium 74 and Big Pharma. Read more about the event on Facebook and at

http://www.lakinlaskijaiset.fi/

6.    Volunteer to work at Lakinlaskijaiset 2016

Lakinslaskijaiset 2016 will be held on September 30 at the Vermo horseracing track, and we also need many volunteer workers for the party! We need people for different tasks, such as selling tickets, security, carrying things, decoration, technology, cooking and driving a van. You can sign up through this link: https://lomake.ayy.fi/jtmk/toihin-lakinlaskijaisiin-2016/

Workers get free admission through a separate VIP door, a badge for their overalls, one of the two points needed for earning a pink ribbon and transportation from Vermo back to Otaniemi after the party and clean-up! All employees will also ensure their place at the epic Lakinlaskijaiset herring breakfast on October 1!

Any questions can be mailed to the party directors at jtmk@list.ayy.fi. The electronic form will be closed when we have enough workers, so don’t waste time.

7.    Find a new perspective to your studies through Aalto UWAS courses!

University Wide Art Studies (UWAS) offers access to art-based and creative thinking for all Aalto University students. UWAS courses are transdisciplinary by nature and designed so that students from all disciplines can choose them as part of their studies.

UWAS courses are available for all Bachelor level students, but Master’s students have also the possibility to attend them. The intent is that each UWAS course has students from all Aalto schools. Students are not required to have previous art courses or background.

The list of UWAS courses for the academic year 2016-2017 can be found from Student mobility at Aalto website: http://studyguides.aalto.fi/minors-guide/2016/fi/university-wide-art-studies.html. You can access this page via Into: Into -> Bachelor and Master’s Students -> [select any of the schools] -> Studies in another Aalto School or in another Finnish University -> University Wide Art Studies. See also UWAS’ own website: http://uwas.aalto.fi

8.    Grants for students of technology

The School of Electrical Engineering study and student services announces application for the following grants to Aalto University students:

• From the profits of the united student fund, two 1,000 Euro grants for successful Master’s degree students of technology who have also received a Bachelor’s degree in technology from Aalto University.

Application announcement in the grants section: Opiskelijarahasto – Studiefonden 2016 https://into.aalto.fi/display/grants/Opiskelijarahasto+-+Studiefonden+2016

• From the profits of the Julius Tallberg fund, four 1,000 Euro grants for successful Master’s degree students of technology who have also received a Bachelor’s degree in technology from Aalto University.

Application announcement in the grants section: Julius Tallbergin rahasto – Julius Tallbergs fond 2016 https://into.aalto.fi/display/grants/Julius+Tallbergin+rahasto+-+Julius+Tallbergs+fond+2016

More grant application announcements can be found in Into: https://into.aalto.fi/display/grants/Etusivu

9.    Sign-up for Teekkarispeksi’s improvisation and dance classes, September 15 + Speksisauna, September 22

Teekkarispeksi’s popular improvisation and dance courses are here again. We welcome you to challenge yourself with new dancing styles and loosen up through improvisation! The sign-up for beginner’s improvisation and dance courses will take place on Thursday, September 15 at 12:00 AM in the downstairs lobby of Kanditalo (Main Building), and the sign-up for advanced improvisation courses on the same Thursday, September 15 at 7 PM in the lobby of JMT1.

See the more detailed schedules, level descriptions and queuing instructions at the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1639373646375813/. Click and join in! For additional information, you may also contact Sini, who is responsible for improvisation (sini.tervo@helsinki.fi) and Lotta, who is responsible for dancing (lotta.ahonen@aalto.fi).

Speksisauna, September 22

Do you already know what you want to do at Teekkarispeksi? You’ll find the answer to this question and many others at rekrysauna on the large side of Otakaari 20 on Thursday, September 22 from 6 PM onwards. Here the different sectors of production will introduce you to their activities, answer your questions and help you find the direction that interests you. Bring your own towel if you wish to bathe. Also participate in the event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/241916076203103/.”

 

10.                  Nyyti and YTHS’s life skills course on the web – apply by September 25

Join the Life Skills course on the web! On this course, you may find new perspectives for a life of your own and means for strengthening your resources. You can also share your experiences and get tips for your own everyday life from other group members.

The group is intended for all students between the ages of 18 and 35. The group is free of charge and will be implemented through the Tukinet site during October 10 – December 2. The course will be in Finnish.

Signing up for the group has begun and will continue until September 25, 2016. Those who have been picked for the group will be contacted by e-mail.

Read more about the group and sign-up at our web site:

https://www.nyyti.fi/nyyti-ry/ajankohtaista/hae-mukaan-elamantaitokurssille-verkossa/

 

11.                  The Aalto Space mobile application is being piloted right now!

In August 2016, a pilot version was published of the Aalto Space mobile application that allows one to easily search and book predefined study, conference and group work spaces for students in the Otakaari 1 building.

Through the map in the application, you can also handily navigate within the building to those teaching spaces that are not covered by the booking system. The intent is to eventually add other campus buildings to the application and develop new features based on user feedback.

Aalto Space is being piloted right now. Download, use and send feedback about the application!

For more information: http://aaltocre.fi/aaltospace/

12.                  Ota Olut! – the first special beer and microbrewery festival in Espoo, September 24

Ota Olut! (Have a Beer!) is a special beer and microbrewery beer festival held in Otaniemi at Urban Mill on Saturday, September 24, 2016. The doors will open at 1 PM and the last call for drinks will be at 10:30 PM.

The tastiest microbreweries from Finland and Estonia will be present at the event. Through beer, we want to bring together Aalto students, citizens of Espoo, Otaniemi residents and beer aficionados.

More than 25 different beers will be available at the festival. Besides good beers, there will also be quality ciders as well as non-alcoholic products and tasty food. Along with beer tasting, there will also be a beer-themed panel discussion and live music.

The event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1822820427947357/

The event home page: http://www.otaolut.fi

13.                  Join the Polytech Orchestra!

The Polytech Orchestra is the oldest academic symphony orchestra in Finland, turning 95 next year. We are currently almost 100 players strong and this autumn we will once again recruit more players. In the upcoming program we will play Verdi’s Requiem together with the Helsinki Philharmonic Chorus. We don’t have auditions – just arrive at our first rehearsals 12.9. at 18-21 in Smökki (Jämeräntaival 4). If you can’t make it to the first rehearsals, no worries, you can join us the next week as well. See you on Monday!

For more info about our orchestra, check out our webpage at http://www.polyteknikkojenorkesteri.fi/en/ or our Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/polyteknikkojenorkesteri.

14.                  Entrance exams for the Dominante choir

Dominante is looking for new singers to join its skilled ranks. If you enjoy singing a cappella and with an orchestra, want to develop as part of a community and would love unique concerts around the world, find out more about Dominante at the open rehearsal on Monday, September 12 at 6 PM (TuAS house, Otaniementie 17).

Welcome to the autumn entrance exams on Tuesday, September 13 (TuAS house, Otaniementie 17) or Tuesday, September 20 (chapel of the Helsinki Cathedral, small building on the right from the direction of Senate Square, entrance around midway along the large stairs) from 4 PM onwards! You can make a reservation for an entrance exam time with the mother of all freshmen, Riina Nieminen (050 3301284 or riina.nieminen(at)aalto.fi). Be prepared to sing a song without accompaniment. We will also test things like your vocal range and ability to read sheet music.

15.                  Join Otaniemi Chapel Choir

“Looking for the choir? Otaniemi Chapel Choir is a small mixed choir for you. We are practising on Thursdays at 6-8 pm. in Otaniemi Chapel (Jämeräntaival 8)

More information: http://www.kappelikuoro.net / johtaja@kappelikuoro

16.                  Come and join us as our Stratos Coordinator in 2017!

Stratos is an annual training program connecting senior students and well-known companies in Finland through various, challenging projects. The program consists of the student projects, excursions to the partner companies and an exciting exploration of the international business scene as a week long trip abroad, free of charge! In previous years we’ve had such collaborators as Fazer, ABB and Elisa, and we’ve visited such locations as Dubai, San Francisco, and Tokyo!

We are now searching for three coordinators for the program starting in the Autumn. As a coordinator, your responsibility is to run the whole program from start to finish: procuring partner companies, recruiting the participant students and arranging and participating the reward trip. Because of the multitude of these tasks, you will gain experience in many essential fields such as marketing, HR, teamwork and leadership. You will also attain important contacts to major Finnish companies and other like minded students. The coordinators will be working freely and without any strict guidelines, so you create the program in accordance to your own will!

So what do you need in order to become our new coordinator? Your qualifications aren’t all too important, although it helps to have some organizational experience. What we want is a highly motivated and proactive person, willing to wholly commit to the program and make it prosper.

Interested? Send us your CV, cover letter and study transcript to the address stratosteam16@gmail.com by 15.09.2016.

17.                  Karate, kickboxing, BJJ or self-defense? Choose them all, choose Honbu!

Practice at Karate Club Honbu combines many martial arts and styles. The goal is to make those practicing grow into good martial artists both physically and mentally.

Our basic course begins on Monday, September 12 at Unidojo, the home hall of university martial arts clubs. You can join by showing up at basic course practice. Initially, the only equipment you will need are sweatpants and a t-shirt. www.honbu.fi/peruskurssi

Do you already have a background in martial arts? Show up at our practice and find out which level suits you best.

Practice times and places:

• Monday, 7 PM, Unidojo (Pohjoinen Hesperiankatu 25)
• Thursday, 7 PM, Unidojo
• Friday, 7 PM, Unisport Töölö (Ilmarinkatu 1)
• Saturday, 3:30 PM, Unidojo (independent practice)

This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 36/2016

Association-related issues can be found in the association newsletter. Read the newsletter at /en/associations/association-newsletter/

The academic year will be begun in grand carnival style tomorrow, on Tuesday 6.9. in Otaniemi. The opening ceremony begins at 12 noon and Aalto Parties will take over the Alvarin aukio square from 3 pm. A joyous week to you all!

1. This and next week’s events
2. The equality survey of AYY and Aalto University
3. Emergency housing offered in August-September
4. Tempausgaala 20.9. @Apollo
5. Aalto Afterparty 2016
6. Orientation Week’s SuperSillis
7. Aalto 10K running event 18 September– registration open until 11 September!
8. Mindfulness – Compassionate Learning
9. Info sessions on EU Careers
10. Ticket sales for RWBK’s and PK’s Teekkarikulttuurin Tähdistö concert are now open!
11. The singing auditions of Polyteknikkojen Kuoro 14.9. and 21.9.
12. Retreat of silence in Heponiemi 14.-16.10.2016
13. FK70 kick-start – swimming in a ball pit with 70 000 balls at Aalto Party!
14. Boston Promenade Big Band is looking for a new female vocalist
15. The largest evening bonfire of the capital city area, just for you!
16. Ballroom dancing courses for students are beginning
17. Interested in cheerleading? APC Foxes is starting a new season!

1.    This and next week’s events

Viikko 36

• 5.9.-2.10. Capgemini Young Professionals Academy application period.
• 6.9. Opening of the academic year and Aalto Party
• 6.9. Aalto AfterParty 2016

2.    The equality survey of AYY and Aalto University

Have you experienced inappropriate behaviour at student dos? Have you noticed discrimination in teaching situations? In the student associations, does everyone have the same rights? AYY and Aalto University are trying to find answers to these questions and others with an equality survey, the results of which will be utilised in coming projects to further equality.

As a prize, after responding one 100-euro gift card for the Stockmann department store will be drawn amongst those who have submitted their contact details, as well as a number of smaller prizes. The contact details are stored separately and cannot be connected to the replies to the equality survey.

You can get to the survey form from the link below:

https://www.webropolsurveys.com/S/EF26C0B1788DA268.par

3.    Emergency housing offered in August-September

In cooperation with the Aalto University, AYY organises emergency housing for Aalto University students who have no other accommodation option. The emergency housing is located in Otaniemi, Espoo. Further information about the emergency housing is available on the AYY website: /asuminen/hatamajoitus/.

You can also contact the emergency housing coordinator at: emergencyhousing@ayy.fi or 050 520 9450.

On-call hours (Asuntotoimisto – Otakaari 11):

29.8.-9.9.   12:00-16:00

12.9.-30.9.   12:00-14:00

Other times according to agreement.

4.    Tempausgaala 20.9. @Apollo

The year’s most important and impressive student event gets going this autumn – namely, Tempaus2016!

In honour of this, a massive opening party will be held on Tuesday the 20th of September at Apollo (Mannerheimintie 16, HKI). At this free event, the whole content of Tempaus will be revealed at last and people will be told how taking part works. All will be made clear here, so you should absolutely not miss it!

The timetable of the evening:

• 5 pm: The doors open and the party starts
• 8 pm: The live show begins
• 9 pm: The festivities go on until 2 am!

You can find out the latest developments in the Tempausgaala from Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/1198227753533335/

Hey, what was that Tempaus again? Tempaus2016 is a student project, with which the intention is to raise the importance of basic education into national discussion by visiting more than 1,400 Finnish comprehensive schools during week 44. The aim is that a student would visit these schools on Monday 31.10. or Tuesday 1.11, carrying out the predetermined programme.

So come along and hear from the front row how the whole thing is set up!

Further information: http://www.tempaus.fi/

Follow the Tempaus on the social media to stay up to speed!

FB: https://www.facebook.com/tempaus2016/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tempaus2016

IG: https://www.instagram.com/tempaus2016/”

5.    Aalto Afterparty 2016

Aalto Afterparties will again start the term with a bang, this year bigger and faster than ever! This is the fifth time the Afterparty is celebrated at Otahalli on the Tuesday of the Orientation Week, with faster moves than Kimi Räikkönen! You will experience flaming hot atmosphere and fast, bold and beautiful fellow party-goers. The evening is topped off with the shaking rhythms of AKYSTIC, the main star of the night UNIIKKI and rising star LENNO!

No shame in being fast, so grab your flame hat, biking glasses and waistbag and come to Otahalli on Tuesday 6 September at 21:00 for the biggest party of the Orientation Week!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/533125386886320/

WHAT: Aalto Afterparty

WHERE: Otahalli, Otaranta 6

WHEN: Tuesday 6.9, doors open at 21:00

PRICE: €13 + €2 overall badge

TICKETS: https://bailataan.fi/#!/events/efd500ff-3a8d-4962-a03e-65d6ea339568

Further information: afterparty[ä]list.ayy.fi

6.    Orientation Week’s SuperSillis

AYY’s Community Committee Aava organizes a first ever Supersillis for the orientation week! Now it is okay to rest your limbs and liver after the roughest week of the year (so far). Come enjoy the sillis sparkling, food and atmosphere on Saturday the 10th of September at Rantasauna! On top of food and new friends the sillis contains everything that a good sillis needs + sauna and tube. Because orientation week is a collective experience, all aalto students are welcome to the Sillis! Price is only 10 euros or after the sign up 12 euros at Rantsu if there’s room left.

Sign up for SuperSillis opens at 12 am on Monday, August 29th, at https://lomake.ayy.fi/aava/supersillis/. There will be room for only 150 people so be quick! Sign up ends at 12 pm on September 8th.

Ps. You’d better start choosing your sillis swag already, because the best costume will be rewarded!

WHAT: Orientation Week’s SuperSillis

MEANING: better versio of a brunch

WHEN: Sat 10th of September

WHERE: Rantasauna, Vastaranta 1, Otaniemi

HOW MUCH: 10 euros (12 euros at the door if there’s room left after the end of the sign up)

FOR WHOM: all heroes of the orientation week!

WHY: because your body needs it

DRESSCODE: sillis clothing + a funny hat

7.    Aalto 10K running event 18 September– registration open until 11 September!

Free of charge running event for all the Aalto students, staff and alumni!

The event is part of Espoo marathon and half-marathon, which also Aalto members are welcome to take part in with discount price (40€/person). This event takes place on Saturday 17 September 2016.

Time: Aalto 10K Sun 18.9.2016 at 13-16, Marathon Sat 17.9.2016

Location: The start line for both events is at Espoo, Otaniemi Otaranta, by Laajalahti shore.

Registration: Registration ends Sunday 11.9.2016 23:59.

(Make sure, that you select ‘Aalto University’ in the ‘Organisation’ box. Student number or place of work will also need to be given on the registration form.)

Registration link: https://secure.onreg.com/onreg2/front/step1.php?id=3256&eventkey=372692de424e96346f40dd6320c4e701&set_language=us

8.    Mindfulness – Compassionate Learning

Mindfulness is a state of open attention on the present. It’s living here and now. Mindfulness involves nonjudgmental conscious awareness of one’s feelings, thoughts and surroundings. In an educational context mindfulness applied to learning is the practice of ignoring distractions, disregarding unhelpful self-criticism and keeping focused. It can deepen our understanding and help us to find learning as fascinating as it should be.

The workshop consists of five session on Fridays 9-11 hrs, September 16th to October 14th, class room Majakka (M140), Otakaari 1. The workshop is in English.

More information: opintopsykologi@aalto.fi,

https://into.aalto.fi/display/enopintopsykologi/Mindfulness+-+compassionate+learning

9.    Info sessions on EU Careers

• Date: 14.9.2016
• Time: 10-11:30
• Place: Otakaari 1 M, U1, Espoo
• Date: 14.9.2016
• Time: 14-15:30
• Place: Arkadiankatu 22, Helsinki

Director of European Personnel Selection Office, David Bearfield, will inform about career opportunities in the EU during this exclusive info session. In addition, Lotta Nymann-Lindegren (Senior Specialist, Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU) will tell about the traineeship options in EU.

The info sessions will take place in Otaniemi and in Helsinki at Hanken School of Economics. The info sessions have the same content.

Further info: https://www.facebook.com/EUCareersFinland

Enrollment: confirm your participation to the session

• in Hanken by filling in the requested information at: https://www.hankennetwork.fi/Portal/Public/Event/Apply.aspx?EventID=1160
• in Aalto University by filling in the requested information at: https://alumninet.aalto.fi/Portal/Public/Event/Apply.aspx?EventID=607″

10.                  Ticket sales for RWBK’s and PK’s Teekkarikulttuurin Tähdistö concert are now open!

Retuperän WBK and Polyteknikkojen Kuoro (The Polytech Choir) are proud to present an unprecedented joint concert in the concert hall of the Helsinki Music Centre on 29.10.2016 at 1 pm and 5 pm. What will happen when Finnish male choir music and more modern French horn music are combined? What kind of confusion will result when the artistic misconductor Torturo Canini has to take charge of a bobble-capped male choir? Will the Choir Leader Saara Aittakumpu find a world-class ’whisky bass’ from the horn orchestra? Will the Retuperäns tune up with a tuning fork or a malty note liquor?

You can find the ticket selection, further information and the latest updates on the Facebook page of the concert:

Events

Book your ticket now, before they’re gone!

11.                  The singing auditions of Polyteknikkojen Kuoro 14.9. and 21.9.

Singing with an attitude! Polyteknikkojen Kuoro (The Polytech Choir) is looking for new members to join its ranks! Are you burning with desire to enchant with your singing from the Servin Mökki house to the Helsinki Music Centre and the ends of the Earth? Welcome!

The singing auditions of PK will be held on two Wednesdays in September, on 14.9. (4.30 pm – 5.30 pm) and 21.9. (5 pm – 6 pm) in the rehearsal rooms of the choir in the TUAS building, in the 1st-floor hall AS2 (Otaniementie 17/Maarintie 8). At the event, you will get to perform one unaccompanied piece of your choice.

Don’t dilly-dally, but sign up for the singing auditions by bravely getting in touch with our Freshman Czar Olli Kontkanen (tel. 040 865 8731, fuksikeisari@polyteknikkojenkuoro.fi) or ask us more on Facebook. See you at the singing try-outs!

Further information http://www.polyteknikkojenkuoro.fi/koelaulut/

12.                  Retreat of silence in Heponiemi 14.-16.10.2016

The retreat of silence is a good way to recharge your batteries, relax and set aside some time for your own thoughts. At the retreat, you have the opportunity for rest, outdoor activities and reading. There is good food, beautiful surroundings and communal prayers in the chapel on offer. You can chat with the director at agreed times.

The directors of the retreat will be the college pastors Jyri Hakala and Jenny Vainio, and Elsa Sihvola will attend as the musician.

The retreat is meant for the students and staff of universities, polytechnics and vocational colleges. Participation fee: €90 for staff and €45 for students

(incl. full board and picking up from Leppävaara station).

Registration by 15.9.2016 to the secretary of the yhteinen seurakuntatyö (’joint congregation work’) Niina Heinonen (yst.toimisto.espoo@evl.fi). When you register, please give your name, educational establishment, whether you are a student or a member of staff, your contact details and special dietary requirements, and whether you have been at the retreat before. People taking part in the retreat for the first time take precedence. You will get a notification of a retreat place after the registration period has ended.

Further information: the Aalto vicar Jenny Vainio, tel. 050 3652256

13.                  FK70 kick-start – swimming in a ball pit with 70 000 balls at Aalto Party!

Ball pit swimming competition? Yes, you heard it right!

The Guild of Physics celebrates its 70th anniversary in March 2017 with an elegant gala. However, March is still far away and the autumn is right behind the corner. To brighten the shortening days, the Guild of Physics kickstarts its anniversary year at Aalto Party on the Alvari Square on September 6th 2016 with a huge ball pit with over 70 000 colorful balls.

Are you ready to dive in? Everyone is welcome to jump in and enjoy the comforting sea of colour. You’re also warmly welcome to compete against others for the title of the fastest ball pit swimmer in Aalto, with fabulous prizes for the winners!

There will also be an invite-only tournament, which will certainly be a whole lot of entertainment.

The event begins with a friendly match of relay swimming between the Board of AYY and the leadership of Aalto at 3 pm, don’t miss this either!

The event can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/1170049616380729/

This event is part of the Aalto Party: https://www.facebook.com/events/1170049616380729/

14.                  Boston Promenade Big Band is looking for a new female vocalist

“Boston Promenade is a big band originating from the Aalto Student Union. Our 25-strong horn monster has entertained party people with their tunes since 1964. You may have heard us at Aalto Party, the Mursujaiset, Boston Night, the annual gala or Pre-Manta. In addition to these, Boston does around 15 big company gigs over the course of the year, occasionally with star artists such as Michael Monroe, Jenni Vartiainen or Elastinen. In addition, the band’s programme includes a trip to Ylläs every spring and a tour abroad at intervals of a few years.

The repertoire of Boston consists, in addition to traditional big band music, of jazz, soul, rock and funk. Even though Boston may seem supremely professional, there is always room in the band for new Aalto musicians. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in the cellar at Vaasankatu with only three vocalists at the moment, so right now we need:

A FEMALE VOCALIST

Welcome to the audition, if:

–      karaoke bars just aren’t enough for your lungs

–      you belt it out into the mic convincingly, both in a solo and as part of an ensemble

–      you are a charismatic performer or on the way to becoming one, and

–      you can put up with even bad jokes when necessary.

The auditions will be held during September, so sign up quickly with our conductor Matti or ask more: kapu@bostonpromenade.com. If you don’t have the gift of a golden voice yourself, but point us in the way of a singer lead that results in a selection, you’ll get free tickets to our gig at Dubrovnik on Friday 28.10.2016.

15.                  The largest evening bonfire of the capital city area, just for you!

Bonfire – an urban evening campfire is a scouting event for adults and students that makes trying out scouting easier than ever.  Bonfire will be held at the Paulig Villa on Thursday 15.9. from 6 pm. The event begins with a joint start, but you can easily join in later on too, so there’s no need to worry about being late. The evening ends when the flames go out, at around 9 pm.

Bonfire offers everything that you might want from your Thursday evening: an appro-style checkpoint task course, free food, a boiler suit badge and an atmospheric evening campfire that you surely won’t get to experience elsewhere. Bring along a friend and come and enjoy the urban evening campfire!

Further information on the social media!

IG: @urbanbonfire2016, FB event: Bonfire – Urbaani iltanuotio https://www.facebook.com/events/548363195364207/

16.                  Ballroom dancing courses for students are beginning

On the elementary courses, the basics will be taught for the most common styles of ballroom dancing (incl. waltz, foxtrot, jenkka and bugg). For the elementary courses, you don’t need your own partner, dancing ability or a background in dancing.

Hämäläisten Dancing Club

Price of elementary courses €40 (€20 for members of the Hämäläis Union), three free trial sessions.
Place: Punainen mylly, Hämäläis-osakunta, Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6 (next to the Kamppi centre)
Further information: facebook.com/events/1645913575736834 and hamalais-osakunta.fi/kerhot/hot

Pohjalaisten Dancing Club

Price: €20 (for members of the Pohjalaisten Union)/€40 (students)/€80 (others)
Place: Ostrobotnia, Töölönkatu 3A, 4th floor
Two free trial sessions. You can also join in mid-course.
Further information: facebook.com/events/622381901276495 and pv.osakunta.fi/tanssikerho/kurssit.htm

17.                  Interested in cheerleading? APC Foxes is starting a new season!

APC Foxes is the coed cheerleading squad of Aalto Predators. The team was started in fall 2015 and we are now getting ready for the new semester. All students interested in cheerleading are welcome to join us! Mark the following events to your calendars:

11.9 Info evening at End Zone (Jämeräntaival 7) https://www.facebook.com/events/932125023601083/

Practices every Sunday starting from 18th of September at Aalto-sali, Unisport Otaniemi

17.00-19:00 Baby Foxes (New team for beginners)

18:30-21:00 APC Foxes (Performing team)

We will perform at Aalto Predators’ American football games, but also at other various events like parties. If you would like us to perform at your event or have questions, contact cheercaptain@predators.fi

The academic year will be begun in grand carnival style tomorrow, on Tuesday 6.9. in Otaniemi. The opening ceremony begins at 12 noon and Aalto Parties will take over the Alvarin aukio square from 3 pm. A joyous week to you all!

This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 35/2016

Association-related issues can be found in the association newsletter. Read the newsletter at /en/associations/association-newsletter/

Our weekly newsletter is back from summer holiday, and it will come out every Monday. Do you want your own news piece in the newsletter? Send us a concise text with a heading by Thursday during the week before to the address tiedotteet@ayy.fi. The editor of the weekly newsletter is the Information Officer, and he/she has the overall responsibility for the content of the newsletter.

We wish you a good beginning of the new academic year!

1. This and next week’s events
2. Get your academic year sticker, calendar and update the student status on your travel card
3. Emergency housing offered in August-September
4. Problems with the insurance?
5. Nominate for Aalto Athlete 2016!
6. Opening of the academic year 2016–2017 at Aalto University
7. Aalto Afterparty 2016
8. Volunteers for Aalto Afterparty and Aalto Party!
9. Share information about study opportunities in the AYY Study Events group
10. TOKYO: 55 years of being organized -exhibition
11. Nominate new honorary members for the Guild of the Round Tower
12. Join in organising the Development Cooperation Week
13. Aalto 10K running event 18 September 2016 – registration now open!
14. Power Shift Finland climate event from Otaniemi to Forssa

1.    This and next week’s events

Week 36

• 5.9.-2.10. Capgemini Young Professionals Academy application period
• 6.9. Opening of the academic year and Aalto Party
• 6.9. Aalto AfterParty 2016 /blog/events/aalto-afterparty-2016/

2.    Get your academic year sticker, calendar and update the student status on your travel card

The new academic year is here! Don’t forget to register your attendance and pay the Student Union membership fee by Friday 16 September. Registration and membership fee payment are easiest to do online through WebOodi (https://oodi.aalto.fi/)kautta!

You can pick up your new academic year sticker and calendar at AYY service points in Otaniemi and Arabia or at temporary sticker points at the HUB of Otaniemi Undergraduate Centre or Töölö Campus. Everyone will want the sticker for their cards at approximately the same time, so you should prepare for some queues during the first weeks of September.

It is also time to update your student status for your travel card. The student status updated for your HSL travel card last year is valid until the end of October. If your studies continue in the autumn and you wish to have the discount also in the future, you have to update your student status. If you do not perform the appropriate update, the system will charge a normal adult price starting on 1 September.

You can update your student status for the travel card at HSL service points or temporary travel card service points. The Aalto University temporary service point is located at the HUB of Otaniemi Undergraduate Centre (Otakaari 1) Until 9 September 2016 during weekdays 12:00-16:00 Further information: /blog/2016/07/11/uudet-lukuvuositarrat-jaossa-elokuusta-2016-alkaen/

3.    Emergency housing offered in August-September

In cooperation with the Aalto University, AYY organises emergency housing for Aalto University students who have no other accommodation option. The emergency housing is located in Otaniemi, Espoo. Further information about the emergency housing is available on the AYY website: /asuminen/hatamajoitus/.

You can also contact the emergency housing coordinator at: emergencyhousing@ayy.fi or 050 520 9450.

On-call hours (Asuntotoimisto – Otakaari 11):

29.8.-9.9.   12:00-16:00

12.9.-30.9.   12:00-14:00

Other times according to agreement.

4.    Problems with the insurance?

Have you taken the SIP-complement insurance recommended by the university? Have you had any problems with getting your medical or other costs refunded? If so, please write about your case to international@ayy.fi . Many students have had problems with the insurance provider and to start the negotiations again, we need more information about the scope of problems. Many thanks for your cooperation!

5.    Nominate for Aalto Athlete 2016!

Hi, now is the time to nominate a fellow student who you think deserves to be rewarded as the Aalto Athlete of 2016. The criteria include sports achievements at national or international level, academic performance as well as honest and fair participation in the community.

So remember to reason the suggestion with care! The form is closed 5.9. at 23:59. The award will be presented in Aalto 10km 18.9.2016.

Fill out the form here: https://lomake.ayy.fi/liikunta/ehdota-vuoden-aalto-urheilijaa-2016-nominera-aalto-athlete-2016-nominate-for-aalto-athlete-2016/

For more information: henrikki.soininen (a) ayy.fi

6.    Opening of the academic year 2016–2017 at Aalto University

The opening ceremony

Students, faculty and staff at Aalto University are invited to celebrate the opening of the academic year on Tuesday 6 September 2016, at 12.15. The festivities will take place on the Otaniemi campus. The opening ceremony will start with the traditional procession of professors and continues until approximately 13.40. The students participating in the ceremony will receive a limited edition badge.

Register to the ceremony
Registration to the inauguration ceremony, DL 1.9

7.    Aalto Afterparty 2016

Aalto Afterparties will again start the term with a bang, this year bigger and faster than ever! This is the fifth time the Afterparty is celebrated at Otahalli on the Tuesday of the Orientation Week, with faster moves than Kimi Räikkönen! You will experience flaming hot atmosphere and fast, bold and beautiful fellow party-goers. The evening is topped off with the shaking rhythms of AKYSTIC, the main star of the night UNIIKKI and rising star LENNO!

No shame in being fast, so grab your flame hat, biking glasses and waistbag and come to Otahalli on Tuesday 6 September at 21:00 for the biggest party of the Orientation Week!

The tickets will be on sale closer to the event, and it is also possible to buy them online. A more detailed schedule and programme for the night will be published later, stay tuned!

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/533125386886320/
• WHAT: Aalto Afterparty
• WHERE: Otahalli, Otaranta 6
• WHEN: Tuesday 6.9, doors open at 21:00
• PRICE: €13 + €2 overall badge
• TICKETS: https://bailataan.fi/#!/events/efd500ff-3a8d-4962-a03e-65d6ea339568
• Further information: afterparty[ä]list.ayy.fi

8.    Volunteers for Aalto Afterparty and Aalto Party!

Orientation week is closing up, and so is the biggest and fastest party of the year, Aalto Afterparty! Now we need volunteers to make this event awesome, varying from helping with decoration and preparing to cloakroom and sales.

In return volunteers are rewarded with a free VIP entrance to the Aalto Afterparty, the event’s badge, access to an exclusive volunteers’ afterparty after the main event, and an invitation to a knock-out party later in the autumn! During the shift, there is also a little bit of time for just partying 😉

Apply now, if you want to be a part of the greatest party of the year! https://lomake.ayy.fi/aava/tyontekijaksi-aalto-partyihinafterpartyihin-2016/

9.    Share information about study opportunities in the AYY Study Events group

AYY Study Events is a new FB group for informing about interesting study opportunities. You can share study opportunities aimed at Aalto students both within Aalto University and by other organisers. The group is open for all! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1079976045426133/

10.                  TOKYO: 55 years of being organized -exhibition

The Student Association TOKYO, representing the students of Art, Design and

Architecture, embodies one of the main cultural streams present in the University. On TOKYO’s 55th anniversary, this exhibition aims to give an historical perspective of its development. Without being exhaustive in our revision, we want to show what Aalto ARTS owes to the energy and efforts of organized students from the past, and how the present students are keeping alive and updating this culture, drawing on it to help create Aalto’s own mix.

• TOKYO: 55 Years of Being Organized, curated by Emilio Zamudio (ViCCA) will be on display in beta SPACE from August 25th until September 10th.
• Exhibition Producer: Ksenia Kaverina
• Special thanks to: Kalle Keinonen (TOKYO’s chairman 2016), Anna Merikari (TOKYO’s executive manager 2016).
• beta SPACE, Otakaari 1 X, Otaniemi, Espoo
• Opening hours: Mon -Thu 9 –18, Fri 9 – 15, Sat 10 – 15, Sun Closed.
• #aaltobetaspace
• www.showcase.aalto.fi/beta-space

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

The Guild of the Round Tower is an honorary and senior organisation operating in the vicinity of Aalto University. Persons who are at the final stage of their studies or who have recently graduated and have shown continuous interest in the culture of engineering students or other same-minded 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 23.59 on 12 Oct 2016 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.

More information on PTK is available at: http://ptk.ayy.fi/.

12.                  Join in organising the Development Cooperation Week

Are you looking for something meaningful to do in the autumn? Are you interested in global development issues? Do you want to meet new people? AYY organises a Development Cooperation Week with the support of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in October 2016. During this week, different kinds of events related to the UN’s goals of sustainable development are organised, from movie nights to debates and fairs at Aalto campuses. If you want to be a part of implementing and planning this week, please contact coordinator Saana Rossi at saana.rossi(at)ayy.fi!

13.                  Aalto 10K running event 18 September 2016 – registration now open!

The traditional Aalto 10K and Aalto 5K takes place on Sunday 18 September 2016 at 13.00. You can run, jog, walk, or Nordic walk the distance of your choice. Aalto 10K is free of charge running event for all the Aalto students, staff and alumni!

The event is part of Espoo marathon and half-marathon, which also Aalto members are welcome to take part in with discount price (40€/person). This event takes place on Saturday 17 September 2016.

Note that the participation fee for marathon is 0€ if you register as a volunteer official to work for few hours during either Friday 16 September or on Sunday 18 September at the Aalto 10K/5K event (limited amount of free places). More details of registering as a volunteer, see here: https://into.aalto.fi/display/enaalto/Officials+needed+for+Aalto+10K+running+event+on+18+September+2016

• Time: Aalto 10K Sun 18.9.2016 at 13-16, Marathon Sat 17.9.2016
• Location: The start line for both events is at Espoo, Otaniemi Otaranta, by Laajalahti shore.
• Registration: Registration ends Sunday 11.9.2016 23:59.
• (Make sure, that you select ‘Aalto University’ in the ‘Organisation’ box. Student number or place of work will also need to be given on the registration form.)
• Registration link: https://secure.onreg.com/onreg2/front/step1.php?id=3256&eventkey=372692de424e96346f40dd6320c4e701&set_language=us

14.                  Power Shift Finland climate event from Otaniemi to Forssa

The largest and most beautiful event in Finland regarding climate influence is organised in Forssa in the autumn. Power Shift Finland event is aimed to enable influential climate activity that aims for social change. Power Shift Finland’s speakers come from universities and companies as well as the public sector and organisations. There will also be guests from European climate movements.

We invite all those interested in climate wellbeing around Finland to spend time together and network, learn and create change together. Power Shift provides the time and the place to create concrete actions for the environment together. This is a great opportunity to take charge and steer society in a more environmentally friendly direction.

• Time: 30.9.-2.10.2016
• Place: Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) Campus, Forssa
• Registration and further information: www.powershiftsuomi.org
• The registration fee for the event is EUR 20. A part of the travel costs will be reimbursed and the participants will be provided free accommodation and food.

This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 22/2016

Association-related issues can be found in the association newsletter.

The weekly newsletter is taking a summer holiday. The first weekly newsletter of the autumn is coming out on Monday, 29.8. and the deadline for the material is, as usual, on the Thursday before; 25.8. at 10 am. An unforgettable and relaxing summer to you all!

1. Events during summer
2. Share your image about AYY as background for communication strategy work
3. HelleAalto at the Hietaniemi beach on 13.8.!
4. Apply for the finance committee in the complementary application round!
5. The possibility to apply for the club premises of OtaHoas
6. Send a card to someone nice!
7. AYY is looking for temporary and part-time employees in Otaniemi
8. Call for volunteers to help asylum seekers
9. Tempaus2016 is coming up in the autumn – stay up to date by watching social media
10. Sibelius Park minigolf season starts on Monday 30 May!
11. DASH’16 New Media Festival
12. Bachelors of Arts 2016 Closing Exhibition 27.5.-17.6.2016
13. Aalto 10K running event 18 September 2016 – registration now open!
14. Graffathon, a computer graphics hackathon, 10.-12.6 @Startup Sauna
15. Sailor and archipelago chief courses

1.    Events during summer

30.5. DASH’16 New Media Festival /blog/events/dash16-new-media-festival/

6.6. Naiskuoro KYN vs. Philomela Vocal Espoo /blog/events/naiskuoro-kyn-vs-philomela/

7.6. PK vs. YL Vocal Espoo /blog/events/pk-vs-yl-vocalespoo/

10.6. Hichball 4000 /blog/events/hitchball-4000-3/

2.    Share your image about AYY as background for communication strategy work

AYY is continuously developing its operations, and currently they are working on updating their communication strategy, among other things. As background for preparing the strategy, we would like to hear what kind of conceptions or images you have about AYY. What is AYY like in your mind? What kind of thoughts or ideas does AYY evoke? Please respond to a short survey by Sunday 5 June. Responding to the survey only takes a few minutes. https://lomake.ayy.fi/viestinta/mielikuvasi-ayysta/

3.    HelleAalto at the Hietaniemi beach on 13.8.!

Sweaty? Better already get used to it, because the most energetic event of Aalto, HelleAalto, is on its way again! HelleAalto is a summer event organised by the association section Aava on 13.8. at the Hietaniemi beach for everyone at Aalto who is more or less interested in beach games and beach weather. The event is open to everyone and suits both armchair sportspeople as well as those who have turned up on the sports fields. You can test your skills in the traditional volleyball tournament, for example. You can also come there just to hang out and enjoy the summer day!

Further information about the event is coming later, but already make room for HelleAalto in your diary now!

4.    Apply for the finance committee in the complementary application round!

The task of the finance committee is the administration and management of the assets of the Student Union. The finance committee consists of a Chair and from eight to ten members. At least half of the posts, from the Chair to the members, must be filled by members of the Student Union. Valuable experience is gained from expert members, for example on property and investment matters.

The finance committee meets 8-10 times over the course of the year. Working on the finance committee requires an excellent understanding of the finances of AYY and their structure, as well as of the operations of the Student Union.

Members are usually sought once a year for the finance committee, in October-November. Now, due to the resignation of two members, two places are being sought to be filled. The places in question are places for student members, so a requirement for the application is membership of the Student Union. The Council will select the members of the finance committee on the basis of the proposal of the Board. Working on the finance committee prevents working on the Council.

You can apply for the terms that run until 31.12.2016 and 31.12.2017 in the complementary application round. The application process ends on 6.6.2016 at 11.59 pm.

Application: /stop/raha-ja-talous/taloustoimikunta/

5.    The possibility to apply for the club premises of OtaHoas

Club premises have become available to OtaHoas (the joint resident committee of the student accommodation sites of Otaniemi owned by Hoas) in the properties of Jämeräntaipale, Servin Maijan tie and Servinkuja as well. The associations of Otaniemi, the clubs formed by the residents and other groups are being offered the opportunity to manage these premises.

The sizes of the premises on offer vary from about 25 to 80 square metres. Almost all the premises have a toilet either in the premises or near them. No rent is charged for the premises. The premises cannot be used during the quiet period because there are residential apartments around them. OtaHoas can provide support with the expenses relating to the adoption of club premises.

The purpose of use of the premises is not restricted, but it must be one that promotes the comfort of residents. The administrators have a duty to allow the residents of Otaniemi use the premises free of charge provided that they can use the premises themselves for their own requirements.

OtaHoas will arrange viewings of the premises from Monday, 20.6., when it will be possible to get acquainted with the premises. Applications for the usage plan of the club premises must be sent by Sunday, 3.7.

Further information, registering for a viewing and application instructions are on the web pages of OtaHoas: http://otahoas.ayy.fi/kerhohuoneet/tila-anti-2016/

6.    Send a card to someone nice!

Did you attend an extraordinarily good lecture? Was the janitor kind enough to help you with your heavy luggage? Did the study planning officer help you out with your complex study plans?

It is nice to get praise on your work but also to praise others. Now it’s time to say thank you to university staff. Aalto University Student Union will send a thank you card on your behalf if you tell us who has been nice to you at https://lomake.ayy.fi/sosiaalipolitiikka/kortti-kivoille/. Let’s remember to thank each other!

7.    AYY is looking for temporary and part-time employees in Otaniemi

We are looking for employees for the busy early autumn for the positions of Emergency Housing Coordinator (1 person) and Distributors of Academic Year Stickers (2 persons). Free-form applications with CVs should be delivered to AYY Administrative Manager Johanna Pietiläinen by 12:00 on 8 June 2016, to the address rekrytointi(at)ayy.fi. Further information: /en/student-union/vacancies/ayy-is-looking-for-temporary-and-part-time-employees-in-otaniemi/

8.    Call for volunteers to help asylum seekers

Would you like to help asylum seekers living in Otaniemi with their everyday lives and teach them language in everyday situations? This activity will take place in the form of things such as theme evenings, playing board games and helping with shopping.

If you’d like to join, contact Riikka Keskitalo (turvapaikanhakijat.koordinaattori@ejy.fi) or Jimmy Nylund (jimmy.nylund@ayy.fi).

9.    Tempaus2016 is coming up in the autumn – stay up to date by watching social media

Tempaus2016 is coming up in the autumn. Stay up to date about the latest developments and the progress of the project by following Tempaus on social media.

Site: www.tempaus.fi

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tempaus2016/?fref=ts

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tempaus2016

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tempaus2016/

See you in the autumn!

10.                  Sibelius Park minigolf season starts on Monday 30 May!

Sibelius Park minigolf is a minigolf established by the Guild of the Cross in 1952 and maintained by its members in Sibelius Park in Töölö. A game round for adults costs EUR 6 and for students EUR 4.50. There is also a booth where you can buy e.g. ice-cream and refreshments. The grill is also available for customer use. In June, we are open every day between 13-20.

The profits will go to children’s charity in India, Russia and Ukraine. Minigolf does good! You can find further information on the website at http://sibeliuspuistonminigolf.fi/ and the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/sibeliuspuistonminigolf/

Welcome to play in the summer!

11.                  DASH’16 New Media Festival

DASH’16 is a three day New Media festival featuring live performances, installations, prototypes and workshops, organised by the New Media MA-students of Aalto University Media Lab Helsinki for the first time in 2016. For more information, visit: http://www.dashhelsinki.com

Monday 30.5. 17 – 02

Tuesday 31.5. 13 – 22

Wednesday 01.6. 13 – 22

Telakkakatu 6, Hietalahti, Helsinki – FREE ENTRY

12.                  Bachelors of Arts 2016 Closing Exhibition 27.5.-17.6.2016

Welcome to the exhibition of the degree work of the candidates of the Aalto ARTS Design faculty! The BOA, i.e. Bachelors of Arts exhibition, which is being held for the second time, brings together the works of students of textile, industrial design, ceramics and glass arts. With the degree reform of the Design faculty, the old training programmes are becoming history, so this year the Bachelors of Arts exhibition is the last opportunity to get to know the varied production of the different fields. You’re warmly welcomed to come to see and experience what interests young designers in the spring of 2016.

The opening ceremony is on 26.5. from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Lume Gallery, at Hämeentie 135 C!

The exhibition will be opened by its official patrons, Johan Olin and Aamu Song.

Exhibition open: Mon – Thu 8 am – 7 pm, Fri 8 am – 6 pm

13.                  Aalto 10K running event 18 September 2016 – registration now open!

The traditional Aalto 10K and Aalto 5K takes place on Sunday 18 September 2016 at 13.00. You can run, jog, walk, or Nordic walk the distance of your choice. Aalto 10K is free of charge running event for all the Aalto students, staff and alumni!

The event is part of Espoo marathon and half-marathon, which also Aalto members are welcome to take part in with discount price (40€/person). This event takes place on Saturday 17 September 2016.

Note that the participation fee for marathon is 0€ if you register as a volunteer official to work for few hours during either Friday 16 September or on Sunday 18 September at the Aalto 10K/5K event (limited amount of free places). More details of registering as a volunteer, see here: https://into.aalto.fi/display/enaalto/Officials+needed+for+Aalto+10K+running+event+on+18+September+2016

Time: Aalto 10K Sun 18.9.2016 at 13-16, Marathon Sat 17.9.2016

Location: The start line for both events is at Espoo, Otaniemi Otaranta, by Laajalahti shore.

Registration: Registration ends Sunday 11.9.2016 23:59.

(Make sure, that you select ‘Aalto University’ in the ‘Organisation’ box. Student number or place of work will also need to be given on the registration form.)

Registration link: https://secure.onreg.com/onreg2/front/step1.php?id=3256&eventkey=372692de424e96346f40dd6320c4e701&set_language=us

14.                  Graffathon, a computer graphics hackathon, 10.-12.6 @Startup Sauna

Graffathon is a three-day computer graphics hackathon aimed for novices. Every participant will create a computer program that produces a non-interactive multimedia presentation also known as demo. The event is targeted at real beginners who have no previous graphics coding and/or demoscene experience. The demos can be made in small groups of two or three people. One can also make the demo by themselves or find a group at the event.

The program consists of helpful presentations and workshops which guide you on how to create your first demo. In addition, we teach you the basics of demoscene and democulture.

Sign up is open at: http://www.graffathon.fi/2016/

https://www.facebook.com/events/1097993556930608/

http://dot.ayy.fi/

15.                  Sailor and archipelago chief courses

Do you want to learn how to sail? Or have you already been out on the waters to some extent, but would like to learn the basics of sailing efficiently and comprehensively? Come on a sailor course.

• The sailor course is meant for beginners for learning crew skills.
• The archipelago chief course provides the basic skills for acting as the skipper of a sailing boat. The recommended amount of sailing experience is at least 100 nautical miles, as well as an archipelago navigation course or comparable skills.

Signing up for the courses will open on our web pages at http://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?page_id=231 at a date to be announced later on. On the same pages, you can find further information about our courses and other activities.