This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 44/2015

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

AYY’s development cooperation week started today! See the programme for the entire week at: /jasenille/kansainvalisyys/kehyviikko/. Advance voting in AYY’s Representative Council elections will start today and last for a week. Actual voting dates are Tuesday, 3 Nov and Wednesday, 4 Nov: /vaalit/?lang=en.

1. This and next week’s events
2. AYY’s Töölö Service Point to close on 28 Oct
3. AYY’s Representative Council elections are approaching!
4. AYY’s development cooperation week this week!
5. Photoshop trainings
6. The Physicist Spex Presents: the Mindblowers!
7. Computer graphics training sauna by DOT at 6pm on 28 Oct @Rantasauna
8. Belgian cantus @ Smökki 10 Nov
9. Dominante 40th anniversary concert – JUBILEUM
10. Aalto School of Students 2015 is almost here!
11. The ICT coaching sessions for jobhunters are taking appointments!

1. This and next week’s events

Week 44

Mon, 26 Oct Mosaic Café Lingua
Mon, 26 Oct Dark room course for beginners
Mon, 26 Oct Physicist Spex 2015: The Mindblowers:
Mon, 26 Oct AYY’s Development Cooperation Week
Tue, 27 Oct Mosaic World Campus Festival
Tue, 27 Oct Physicist Spex 2015: The Mindblowers:
Tue, 27 Oct Radio amateur course, lecture 1/7
Wed, 28 Oct OUBS training: Adobe After Effects basics
Wed, 28 Oct Vesa Ollilainen: How would Paul tell about Jesus today?
Thu, 29 Oct Radio amateur course, lecture 2/7
Fri, 30 Oct KYN Goes Hassinen
Fri, 30 Oct ESN Aalto’s Trip to St.Petersburg (visa-free)
Fri, 30 Oct Metal Club Mökä’s sauna evening
Sat, 31 Oct Open role game day
Sun, 1 Nov Dance Course

Week 45

Tue, 3 Nov Radio amateur course, lecture 3/7
Wed, 4 Nov Evening prayer
Wed, 4 Nov Finland’s largest ICT recruiting event TalentIT 2015
Wed, 4 Nov Polin Appro
Thu,5 Nov Radio amateur course, lecture 4/7
Fri, 6 Nov L’âge du Romantisme concert
Sat, 7 Nov Teekkari tradition party
Sun, 8 Nov ESN Aalto goes to Pirates of the Baltic Sea!
Sun, 8 Nov Teekkari herring breakfast

2. AYY’s Töölö Service Point to close on 28 Oct

AYY Töölö Service Point will be closed on 28 Oct. The reason for this is the transfer of bachelor students to Otaniemi and the reduced need for services on Töölö Campus in general.

The aim is to have the university to continue services on Töölö Campus if possible. Of all the services, the distribution of year tags in the autumn will be carried out in Töölö, for example. The location will be confirmed later. In AYY’s view, it is important to continue to organise necessary services for students in Töölö in the future.

The farewell party of Töölö service point will be celebrated from 2pm onwards on 28 Oct. Welcome to spend a moment at the service point before the doors close!

In the future, the services of Töölö Service Point will continue as follows:

– Copy and printing cards can be purchased from Aalto University’s Töölö Library.
– KY products can be purchased at KY office. At KY office, you can also renew the membership tag of KY.
– Language material can be requested directly from teachers.
– Seasonal year tag distribution points will be available in Töölö.
– Student cards can be ordered to Otaniemi or Arabia service points.
– Ongoing search for a successor for book delivery service. For now, the service is not available.

3. AYY’s Representative Council elections are approaching!

In the Representative Council elections, AYY’s Representative Council of 45 members is elected for the next two-year term. The Representative Council has the highest decision-making power in AYY and decides on your membership fee and the student union regulations, among other things. The Representative Council is always elected for two years at a time.

You can find a suitable candidate from AYY’s candidate matcher at http://edustajistovaalit.fi/index_en.html.

All AYY’s members who have paid the student union’s membership fee by Friday, 16 Oct 2015 are entitled to vote. You can vote in advance through the electronic election system between 12noon on Mon, 26 Oct-12midnight on Mon, 2 Nov or on actual voting days at 12midnight on Tue, 3 Nov – 4pm on Wed, 4 Nov 2015. The election system is available at /vaalit/?lang=en.

In the electronic election system, you can log in with Aalto University username. If your Aalto username does not work for some reason, please contact the University’s IT Service Desk by email at servicedesk@aalto.fi or by telephone: +358 50 513 2000.

The election night party is organised with KY at Saha (Konemiehentie 1) on Wednesday evening on 4 Nov. More information on the elections is available at /vaalit/?lang=en and the minutes and agendas of the Representative Council elections are available at inside.ayy.fi.

4. AYY’s development cooperation week this week!

AYY’s development cooperation week has kicked off!

Why do we engage in development cooperation? How can technology make the world a better place? What kind of projects does the university have in the developing countries? How about a career in saving the world? The development cooperation week is part of the annual theme week funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which brings global development issues among students. AYY’s week on 26 Oct-30 Oct 2015 includes theme workshops, problem solving, an international fair, inspiring lectures, high-ranking international speakers – not forgetting languages, cultures and culinary delights of the world.

Join the development cooperation week and see the world with new eyes! Like the week on Facebook and check out the entire programme on AYY’s website and remember to sign up for workshops.

Hashtag for the week is #kehyviikko.

5. Photoshop trainings

Do you want to learn how to make your photos look professional or learn how to create amazing graphics for your marketing materials?

The marketing subject club Acti ry organizes Photoshop trainings in Töölö on 26 Oct and 29 Oct and in Otaniemi on 23 Nov and 25 Nov. The registration is now open and we welcome all Aalto students regardless of the major to participate! Sign up, it’s going to be super useful but also a lot of fun!

Check out the details from the Facebook-event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/943486975716424/

Sign up:
http://goo.gl/forms/IIzxYkknvC

6. The Physicist Spex Presents: the Mindblowers!

A small band of illusionists, the Mindblowers, is in a sticky situation: The Swedish mafia, who control the entertainment industry with an iron fist, intend to collect their last pennies and earthly possessions. Will they succeed in the heist of century and escape from the dreary and dangerous North for good? Or will the Swedes ruin our youth with their pop music?

A English show of The Physicist Spex Mindblowers is coming in early December. Stay tuned, like The Physicist Spex on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fyysikkospeksi

Get ready for the most exciting and dramatic experience of the year! See you in the spex!

7. Computer graphics training sauna by DOT at 6pm on 28 Oct @Rantasauna

The first training sauna of the academic year is here again. Welcome to learn new things about graphic coding, spend a nice evening, go to the sauna and enjoy refreshments sponsored by Futuremark. We will tell you about what DirectX 12 has offered and a demo presented at Assembly Summer 2015 party.
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/946434952098355/

8. Belgian cantus @ Smökki 10 Nov

Have you hear of a Belgian festivity called cantus? It is similar to sitsit, but there is no food, only an endless amount of beer and cider! A qualified senior, a real viking, will fly to this event, who will lead drinking songs and order penalties for those who beg for them in the spirit of Halloween!

What: Cantus, Belgian student evening with plenty of drinks
Where: Smökki, after party at Rantsu
When: 10 Nov, 8pm-1am
Tickets: €15, selling times and locations in FB event.
Why: Belgian student culture at its best!
FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/505487416300667/

9. Dominante 40th anniversary concert – JUBILEUM

Dominante’s 40th anniversary will be highlighted with JUBILEUM concert at the Helsinki Music Centre in November: the evening includes premiers and the most impressive works from the history of the choir.

Ordering new music and premieres have been a major part of the choir’s artistic vision. Over the years, the choir has ordered new music both from Finnish and Nordic composers. Commissioned works to be heard in the concert are composed by Matthew Whittall and Dominante’s Deputy Director Yui Katada. Whittall has composed a three-piece series love is a place based on love poems of E. E. Cummings. Katada’s UPOPO also consists of three pieces, which are based on stories of the traditions of the Japanese Ainu tribe.

In addition to premieres, the concert also includes plenty of different moods, which are strengthened by lighting and the movement of the choir and soloists. Veljo Tormis’ Raua needmine and Raymond Murray Schafer’s Narcissos and Echo contain strong dramaturgy, where dance acts as a one narrative element. Aulis Sallinen’s humoresque The Beaufort Scale also exceeds the limits of traditional choral singing. Artist Professor Jorma Uotinen is the director and choreographer of the concert.

Jaakko Mäntyjärvi’s Tentatio composed for 40 voices is also very suitable for Dominante’s 40th anniversary concert. The overview to Dominante’s programme of previous decades brings up one of our main choral composer Toivo Kuula. His massive ”legacy to Finnish choirs”, Meren virsi, is heard in the concert performed by a great choir, which includes members of Dominante throughout the history of the choir.

Dominante 40th anniversary concert – JUBILEUM
Sat, 14 Nov 2015, 5pm, Music Hall, Helsinki
Dominante, led by Seppo Murto
Elja Puukko, baritone
Eino Kivisaari, tenor
Jorma Uotinen, director and choreographer

Tickets: EUR 11.50-43.50 from Lippupalvelu (incl. service fee): http://www.lippupalvelu.fi/event/dominante-40-v-jubileum-lippuja/164941
Concert on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/925409194163587/

10. Aalto School of Students 2015 is almost here!

Have you ever wondered what all the other Aalto-people study? Do as a hobby? Do their research on? What they’re passionate about?

Now is the chance to widen your horizons and take part in Aalto School of Students where students share their ideas, knowledge and passions. We’re really excited about this and we’re inviting you to join in!

We’ve got some places for eager teachers still available, but most importantly – STUDENTS: save the date & join us! The lessons will take place in the Kandi-building in Otaniemi (U-wing, to be specific). All of the lessons won’t be in English, but as we have a couple simultanious lessons going on, we are able to fix the schedule so that there is at least one lesson in English going on all the time.

Check out all the details, lessons and timetables (to be updated!) at https://www.facebook.com/events/1663219953921858/

In case of questions, please contact: aaltoschoolofstudents@gmail.com

11. The ICT coaching sessions for jobhunters are taking appointments!

Are you the new leading edge of ICT, but don’t know how to tell that to an employer? At TalentIT Career Forum’s popular advice desk, you can enhance your job-hunting skills with the help of IT industry recruiters and get closer to landing your dream position.

TalentIT Career Forum:
– Video Resume
– Interview Coaching
– CV + LinkedIn Clinic
– Photo Station

Times are available only for the quickest. Register soon!
http://www.aalto.fi/en/cooperation/companies_and_communities/career_services/fair/talentit/messuvieras/talentit_career_forum/

TalentIT Recruitment and Career Fair, 4th of November 2015, Otahalli.

This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 43/2015

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

AYY’s development cooperation week is approaching! During the development cooperation week, you can participate in interesting development cooperation workshops in various events and listen to international speakers. See you in the development cooperation week on 26 Oct-30 Oct!

1. This and next week’s events
2. AYY’s Otaniemi service point closed on Wed, 21 Oct, 11am-1pm
3. AYY’s development cooperation week
4. Exchange scholarships
5. Polin appro Wed, 4 Nov
6. Survey of accessibility at higher education institutions
7. SYL: Student travel survey 2015
8. Student discounts in HCR and HCM running events
9. Finland’s largest ICT recruiting event TalentIT 2015
10. Mindfulness in University Life workshop
11. Arabia Maskerad
12. SBC On The Couch with Frugal Innovations. 26 October at 5.30pm @ Helsinki Think Company
13. Go abroad with AIESEC!
14. Global Sustainability Jam 2015 – Helsinki Edition
15. SPR’s mobile blood donation in Otaniemi

1. This and next week’s events

Week 43

Tue 20 Oct Screening of the old spex
Wed 21 Oct Ristin kilta game night
Fri 23 Oct Metal Club Mökä presents: Gig Night at the legendary Lepakkomies
Fri 23 Oct Neon Rave 2015
Sat 24 Oct ESN Aalto presents Beer Pong tournament
Sun 25 Oct Riding course for beginners starts
Sun 25 Oct Dance course

Week 44

Mon 26 Oct Mosaic Café Lingua
Mon 26 Oct Course in darkroom basics
Mon 26 Oct Fyysikkospeksi 2015: Mielenpuhaltajat
Tue 27 Oct Mosaic World Campus Festival
Tue 27 Oct Fyysikkospeksi 2015: Mielenpuhaltajat
Tue 27 Oct Amateur radio course, lecture 1/7
Wed 28 Oct Adobe After Effects basics
Wed 28 Oct Vesa Ollilainen: What would Paul tell us about Jesus today?
Thu 29 Oct Amateur radio course, lecture 2/7
Fri 30 Oct KYN Goes Hassinen
Fri 30 Oct ESN Aalto’s Trip to St.Petersburg (visa-free)
Fri 30 Oct Metal Club Mökä’s Sauna
Sat 31 Oct Open RPG day

2. AYY’s Otaniemi service point closed on Wed, 21 Oct, 11am-1pm

AYY’s Otaniemi service point is closed on this week’s Wednesday on 21 Oct between 11am-1pm. Otherwise the service point is open as usual.

3. AYY’s development cooperation week

During AYY’s development cooperation week, global affairs take over the campus in the last week of October.

Why do we engage in development cooperation? How can technology improve the world? What kind of projects does the university have in the developing countries? How about a career as a healer of the world? The development cooperation week is part of the annual theme week funded by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, which brings global development issues among students. AYY’s week on 26 Oct-30 Oct 2015 includes theme workshops, problem solving, international fairs, inspiring lectures, international speakers – not forgetting languages, cultures and culinary delights of the world.

Join the development cooperation week and see the world with new eyes! Like the week on Facebook and check out the entire programme on AYY’s website.

4. Exchange scholarships

AYY is distributing exchange scholarships this fall to support the internationalization of its active, low-income community members.
The fall application period for the exchange scholarship is Wednesday 21.10., 12:00, – Sunday 15.11., 23:59.
/en/students/services/scholarships/

Further Information: Anu Juvonen, Producer and Culture Specialist, (anu.juvonen(at)ayy.fi)

5. Polin appro Wed, 4 Nov

Polin appro takes over the streets and pubs of the centre of Helsinki on Wed, 4 Nov, when students get to fight for the title of Hollywood’s brightest star! This year’s Polin appro theme is Hollywood. The first participants leave at 4pm from Uggla (Annankatu 10), after which you have 4 hours to tour the pubs. The afterparty starts at 9pm at Club Capital (Fredrikinkatu 51) along the tunes of Sosiaalifobia and Sima.

Ticket sales will start on Tuesday, 20 Oct on Otaniemi and Helsinki campuses.

Tickets cost €13, €13.50 from bailataan.fi and the after party only costs €7. Tickets include the cloakroom fee at the after party (€3).

Read more about the event and ticket sales on the websiteswww.polinappro.fi and www.teekkarius143.ayy.fi

The event on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1036052183082077/

6. Survey of accessibility at higher education institutions

Dear higher education student,

In autumn 2015, the Research Foundation for Studies and Education Otus has begun a survey on the accessibility at the higher education institutions in Finland. The results are to be published by the end of the year.

This survey is aimed at students at universities and universities of applied sciences. It aims to gather students’ experiences of accessibility at their own universities. We hope to receive answers from a wide variety of students.

Your answer is important, because you can give valuable information on the accessibility at your higher education institution that can be used for decision-making affecting students and for scientific research. The survey produces follow-up data which is combined with earlier data. This is of help for long term development of educational opportunities for different researched needs.

The survey is concise. It takes you 15 minutes or even less to fill in. The survey is open until 1 November 2015 here: https://www.webropolsurveys.com/S/41785B7DF6B9C389.par. For those who participate in the study there will be a raffle for three 50 euro gift vouchers for stores in the S group.

The data gathered is handled with strict confidentiality. The information we collect will be used only for research purposes. Your information will not be shared with anyone else.

The results will be published at the end of the year in a survey of higher education institutions’ accessibility which aims to develop accessibility at higher education institutions.

We greatly appreciate your replies, thank you for your time!

Contact details: Tiia Villa, tiia.villa@otus.fi, tel. 050 439 2611.
NB! If you would like to participate by oral interview, please contact Tiia Villa.

7. SYL: Student travel survey 2015

The National Union of University Students in Finland is surveying how students travel. We appreciate your help, thank you!
http://goo.gl/forms/DahWmQMnuo

8. Student discounts in HCR and HCM running events

The Finnish Student Sports Federation OLL has negotiated student discounts with the Finnish Athletics Federation both for Helsinki City Run and Helsinki City Marathon running events.

You can get the student discount by filling in the discount code which entitles you to student discount when signing up. The discount code is available through the links on OLL website:

Helsinki City Run: http://www.oll.fi/edut/etutapahtumat/helsinki-city-run-14-5-2016/
Helsinki City Marathon: http://www.oll.fi/edut/etutapahtumat/helsinki-city-marathon-13-8-2016/

9. Finland’s largest ICT recruiting event TalentIT 2015

Wed 4th of November
11am – 5pm
Otahalli, Espoo

Hello young IT whizz! Are you looking for a career challenges in the field of ICT? Interested in meeting the potential employers face-to-face?

TalentIT 2015 Career Fair offers an excellent chance to land an internship, summer job or master thesis position. Don’t miss your opportunity and arrive at Otahalli on the Espoo Otaniemi campus of Aalto University on Wednesday, November 4th 2015, 11am – 5pm.

There are over 80 great employers at the fair this year from small startups to widely known ICT businesses and exciting operators.

Why not come too to network and discuss the latest developments with top companies in the field!

Event is organized by Aalto University Partnership Services

Free entrance – Welcome!

#TalentiIT2015
Website: http://talentit.aalto.fi
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalentITFair
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalentITFair

10. Mindfulness in University Life workshop

Mindfulness is a state of open attention on the present. It is living here and now. Mindfulness involves nonjudgmental conscious awareness of one’s feelings, thoughts and surroundings. Mindfulness skills can help to decrease stress, worrying and anxiety and increase concentration and self-knowledge. The next workshop in English will be held on Mondays, 1pm-3pm, from 2 Nov until 30 Nov 2015 on Töölö campus. More information: https://into.aalto.fi/display/enopintopsykologi/Mindfulness+in+University+Life+workshop

11. Arabia Maskerad

Arabia Maskerad hosted by TOKYO (Students of Art, Design and Architecture in Aalto University) returns in November and is greater, more beautiful and more utopistic than ever. This year’s theme is the Grand Illusion!

The masquerade will be held at Kaivohuone (Iso Puistotie 1, Helsinki) on Saturday, 7 Nov 2015, 9pm-4am.

From next Monday onwards, tickets are sold at TOKYO service point on Arabia Campus, Kipsari vegetarian restaurant and Tiketti (tiketti.fi).

In addition to the previously-mentioned, you can buy tickets in cash from pop-up ticket shops in Arabia, Töölö and Otaniemi in the coming weeks. The more specific times and places are mentioned below.

ADVANCE TICKETS:
► 12e (TOKYO members, does not apply to tickets bought from Tiketti)
► 15e (no membership discount)

ARABIA MASKERAD (Pop-up ticket shop in the main lobby at Hämeentie 135 C, only in cash)
► Wednesday, 21 Oct, 11am-2pm
► Thursday, 5 Nov klo 11am-2pm
► Friday, 6 Nov during MAFFE festival

ARABIA MASKERAD (Pop-up ticket shop in the main lobby of Otakaari 1, only in cash)
► Wednesday, 21 Oct, 11am-2pm
► Thursday, 22 Oct, 11am-2pm
► Wednesday, 4 Nov, 11am-2pm
► Thursday, 5 Nov, 11am-2pm

ARABIA MASKERAD (Pop-up ticket shop in the main lobby at Runeberginkatu 14-16, only in cash)
► Wednesday, 28 Oct, 11am-2pm Töölö
► Thursday, 29 Oct, 11am-2pm Töölö

12. SBC On The Couch with Frugal Innovations. October 26th at 17.30 @ Helsinki Think Company

Sustainable Business Club is hosting their traditional On The Couch as part of the AYY Development Cooperation Week. Come and chat with our three experts about Frugal Innovations while enjoying our homemade pizza and beer!

Our guests are:
– Sara Lindeman, who lectures on Branding at the Base-of-the-Pyramid and is project manager at New Global. Her research takes a multidimensional view on business for poverty reduction. http://newglobal.aalto.fi/cmt-management-team/sara-lindeman/
– Arturs Alsins, an environmental engineer and Master’s student at Aalto who took part in the award winning student project Nanomaji, a collaboration between New Global and Ahlstrom. The team developed a water filter for the Tanzanian market that would remove the need to boil water thus saving on charcoal use and GHG emissions. http://www.demoshelsinki.fi/en/2015/06/16/water-filtering-solution-nanomaji-wins-finnish-finals-in-europes-largest-climate-innovation-competition/.
– Marleen Wierenga, a former student in the MSc programme in Creative Sustainability who recently graduated with a thesis on local Frugal Innovations in India.

Come and learn what Frugal Innovations actually are and hear about hands-on experiences from our guests!

To give everybody the chance to participate in the discussion, the number of participants is limited to 25. Seats allocated on a first come – first served basis, so hurry up! You can find the registration form here: http://goo.gl/forms/2sqqb7qWTq

Stay tuned and join us on Monday the 26th of October at 17.30 @ Helsinki Think Company in Vuorikatu 5!

https://www.facebook.com/events/140681769619001/

13. Go abroad with AIESEC!

We have opened our applications for Global Citizen! Travelling is always fun, so why not do it with us? Check out our cool destinations right from the magazine and APPLY NOW!

http://aiesec.fi/volunteer-abroad/
https://www.facebook.com/AIESECinAalto

14. Global Sustainability Jam 2015 – Helsinki Edition

Fri. 30.10 – Sun 01.11

Do you want to save the world?

Welcome to Global Sustainability Jam 2015 – Helsinki Edition – a hackathon taking place in over 20 locations worldwide to create prototypes for sustainable solutions.

This is an open event for anyone from any background who is passionate about sustainability. Come join us for a weekend of fun, creativity and brainstorming!

So how does it work?

We will get together on Friday evening and get to know each other first. Then, the global secret theme will be revealed – it can be anything – a picture, a piece of music, a poem…But that will help us to kick off our super brainstorming session. After brainstorming, each team will choose an idea to proceed with.

On Saturday the teams will work on their ideas towards creating a prototype – that can also be in any form! We will continue having fun until Sunday afternoon when all teams have to submit their prototypes to the global platform!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/758880950906047/
Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/global-sustainability-jam-2015-helsinki-tickets-18485742353

The event is organized students from the University of Helsinki and Aalto University on behalf of Aalto Sustainable Business Club.

15. SPR’s mobile blood donation in Otaniemi

Time: 23 Oct 2015, 11am-4pm
Location: TuAS building, rooms 1021-1024

This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 42/2015

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

Do you already know what you will do next year? Apply for interesting positions at AYY! We have a variety of positions in the board, for example. The call for applications is ongoing: /stop/en/. Do not miss out AYY’s development cooperation week at the end of October!

1. This and next week’s events
2. AYY wants YOU – volunteer recruit has begun!
3. AYY’s development cooperation week
4. Exchange scholarships
5. Mosaic’s World Campus Festival
6. Amazing race – Aalto edition
7. Teekkari tradition week
8. MAFFE – The Media Art & Film Festival on 6 Nov
9. Screening of the old spex
10. Go abroad with AIESEC!
11. Aviation club KY-mppi info evening
12. Neon Rave 2015
13. Start taido on 19 Oct
14. Day for Failure
15. Welcome to Espoo Mini Maker Faire!

1. This and next week’s events

Week 42

Mon 12 Oct KYL’s autumn audition / 3
Tue 13 Oct Adobe Premiere CC basics
Wed 14 Oct Registration for horseback-riding course for beginners
Wed 14 Oct Lauri Malmi: Experiences of the power of God in a Christian’s life
Wed 14 Oct ESN Aalto visits Fazer chocolate factory
Thu 15 Oct Sustainability Networking Event
Fri 16 Oct Museum visit: Kiasma
Sat 17 Oct Street and Dancehall courses at Polijazz
Sat 17 Oct All-girl sitsit 2015: Born This Way
Sat 17 Oct Floorball: FLOB – FBC Raseborg
Sun 18 Oct AEGEE-Helsinki goes MEGAZONE!

Week 43

Tue 20.10. Screening of the old spex
Wed 21.10. Ristin kilta game night
Fri 23.10. Metal Club Mökä presents: Gig Night at the legendary Lepakkomies
Fri 23.10. Neon Rave 2015
Sat 24.10. ESN Aalto presents Beer Pong tournament
Sun 25.10. Riding course for beginners starts

2. AYY wants YOU – volunteer recruit has begun!

The world’s best student union AYY is looking for volunteers! Are you interested in culture, municipal affairs or working in the union’s board? Various opportunities can be found in both events organizing, academic affairs, economy and international affairs. Check out the timetable, sections and committees plus stories about our volunteers’ experiences /stop/en/. Remember to follow AYY at FB for more information!

3. AYY’s development cooperation week

During AYY’s development cooperation week, global affairs take over the campus in the last week of October.

Why do we engage in development cooperation? How can technology improve the world? What kind of projects does the university have in the developing countries? How about a career as a healer of the world? The development cooperation week is part of the annual theme week funded by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, which brings global development issues among students. AYY’s week on 26 Oct-30 Oct 2015 includes theme workshops, problem solving, international fairs, inspiring lectures, international speakers – not forgetting languages, cultures and culinary delights of the world.

Join the development cooperation week and see the world with new eyes! Like the week on Facebook and check out the entire programme on AYY’s website.

4. Exchange scholarships

AYY is distributing exchange scholarships this fall to support the internationalization of its active, low-income community members.
The fall application period for the exchange scholarship is Wednesday 21.10., 12:00, – Sunday 15.11., 23:59.
The representative council is updating the guidelines and regulations regarding the scholarships, and the updated regulations will be posted on the AYY website by 16.10.

Further Information: Saana Rossi, Member of the board, academic affairs (saana.rossi(at)ayy.fi)

5. Mosaic’s World Campus Festival

Mosaic brings you the good old World Dinner, this time with a twist. In addition to the traditional dinner with dishes from all over the globe, you can participate in various exciting activities at the World Campus Festival!

World Campus Festival is the perfect opportunity to meet new people, enjoy exotic delicacies and show off your cooking skills. Joining in on this experience is simple: sign up at https://lomake.ayy.fi/mosaic/world-campus-festival/, cook something delicious to serve and come to Smökki to enjoy the treats made by others. You can participate in the event individually, but it is easiest to gather a group of 2-5 people and cook a large meal together (meaning at least as much, as your group together would eat).
See you in Smökki!

WHAT: World Campus Festival
WHEN: Tuesday, 27 Oct, 7pm
WHERE: Smökki, Jämeräntaival 4
WHY: Enjoy great food from all around the globe!
SIGN-UP: https://lomake.ayy.fi/mosaic/world-campus-festival/, DL Oct 25

6. Amazing race – Aalto edition

Dear freshmen!

Have you tried to find an opportunity to bond with other than the new students in your own organisation/guild? Now you have the opportunity to combine your dream and Aalto spirit! Participate in the adventure mastered by Aava, Committee for Cultural Affairs and Teekkari Section, which takes you to the other side of the world (or at least to a neighbouring city) with other first-year students at your university! The adventure starts at 4pm on Thursday, 15 Oct, from Otakaari 18 A club room, where you team gets the first task and a clue which leads to the next task. The tour ends at KY building where the best team will be rewarded and the evening continues to the after party location to be announced later. More information on FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/567017586771789/

7. Teekkari tradition week

Teekkari tradition week is organised on 2-8 Nov on the 143rd anniversary of the history of engineering students. The programme of the week:
2 Nov Club night
3 Nov Festive sitsit for freshmen
3 Nov Singing through the red song book
4 Nov Polin Appro
5 Nov Tradition day
6 Nov Song contest sitsit
7 Nov Teekkari tradition party
8 Nov Teekkari herring breakfast
This year, Lehti 143 published in the honour of the week can be read at www.teekkarius143.ayy.fi. More information on the events of the week are available at the same address.

8. MAFFE – The Media Art & Film Festival on 6.11.

MAFFE is a brand new event organized by the Art students of Aalto University! Come enjoy free feature films and witness some of the most creative media art creations at Kino Sheryl, Arabianranta. More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/437353906467772/.

9. Screening of the old spex

If you did not have the chance to see live performances of Teekkarispex or if you just want to see highlights from the previous years, come to watch the spex screenings in Gorsu on Tuesday, 20 Oct! At the same time, you can get to know interesting people and spend a nice evening in front of the screen or in the sauna.
Add the event to your calendar also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/889808907740070/

10. Go abroad with AIESEC!

We have opened our applications for Global Citizen! Travelling is always fun, so why not do it with us? Check out our cool destinations right from the magazine and APPLY NOW! http://aiesec.fi/volunteer-abroad/

11. Aviation club KY-mppi info evening

Skydiving in Florida, Kymppisuora, Uusi Nousu and Pikku Uusi Vuosi. There are some examples of KY-mppi’s awesome events over the last few years. Would you like to be innovating the next magnificent events for one of the most active clubs in Aalto?

During the night you will learn more about KY-mppi: who we are, what we do and what could YOU do in the club. After a short introduction we will take out the drinks, heat up the sauna and start playing Looping Louie. The evening is anything but just a lecture on flying!

During the night we will offer drinks and delicious food so bring your friend along just for the free dinner if nothing else. We recommend that you bring some drinks if you’re going to the sauna so that you won’t run out of beverages.

Whether you are interested in our events and/or organizing them or just about a fun night out with free food you should join us in the KY building at 6pm.

WHAT: Aviation Club KY-mppi’s infoevening
WHERE: Yläkertsi, KY-building 3rd floor, Adress: Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 21 B
WHEN: Wednesday, 14 October, 6pm
FOR WHOM: All Aalto students interested in club activity and aviation
WHY: We have a Joonatan ?

12. Neon Rave 2015

It is time to rave again!

The legendary Neon Rave hosted by the Chemistry guild returns this October to make you rave like there’s no tomorrow. The DJ line-up, consisting of students, offers music from the loungiest house all the way to the fistpumping madness of hardstyle, making stops by some radical trap and atmospheric DnB.

This year’s theme is inspired by street-art and Smökki will be covered in colourful & glowing graffiti! Covering yourself in some Neon-paint is also very much recommended.
Tickets cost €5 in advance and €8 at the door. Official Neon Rave patches can be purchased with the pre-ticket. Pro tip: the patches glow in the dark, now how cool is that?
Ticket sales in Kanditalo on 20-23 Sept at 12noon-4pm. Pre-tickets cost €5, €8 from the door (if any left).
This is the craziest and coolest electronic music event in Otaniemi, and you DO NOT want to miss this! ()

WHAT: Neon Rave
WHERE: In Smökki
WHEN: 23/10/15, 9pm-3am
WHY: NEON RAVE!!
Link to the facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1488458861464981/

13. Start taido on 19 Oct

Whether your goal is to enhance your physical condition, learn marshall arts or learn to do a frontflip, you can do it by starting taido!

The next beginners’ course of Yliopiston Taido will start on Mon, 19 Oct, 8.30pm at Unidojo (Pohjoinen Hesperiankatu 25, Töölö). Rehearsals are organised twice a week, Mon, 8.30pm-10pm and Wed, 7pm-8.30pm. The first month is free of charge after which students receive a discount.

You only need a t-shirt and sweatpants or similar for the first rehearsal. No advance registration. Further information: www.yliopistontaido.fi

14. Day for Failure

Failure is not the enemy, but the fear of failure is. Day for Failure is a new holiday for anyone to rethink, share and learn from failure. Aalto Entrepreneurship Society will be putting together an event to inspire us all to embrace our failures and to learn from them. The event will include exclusive videos from several celebrities sharing their failures, a panel discussion with the likes of Armi Toivanen, Kristo Ovaska, Tuuti Piippo and an evening full of activities for all the attendees.

Venue: Startup Sauna (Betonimiehenkuja 3 D, 02150 Espoo)
When: 13.10. klo 18-20
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/953649861372699/
www.dayforfailure.com

15. Welcome to Espoo Mini Maker Faire!

The first Mini Maker Faire in Finland on 17-18 Oct 2015 at Design Factory and Urban Mill in Otaniemi campus.

Espoo Mini Maker Faire is an all-ages gathering where the DIY (do-it-yourself) culture is introduced and experimented to the public through a wide selection of maker stands, workshops,and performances. It is a celebration of learning, daring and crafting and it features innovation and experimentation across the spectrum of science, engineering and art.

There will be 50 different Maker’s projects, with skills and innovations for visitors to learn and experiment. There is a wide range of making, you can find program on archery, fruit carving and hacking industrial robots.

Further Information: espoomakerfaire.fi

This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 41/2015

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

AYY is looking for volunteers! Now you have an excellent opportunity to apply for various interesting positions ranging from event organising to academic affairs or the student union board! Read more in section 2.

1. This and next week’s events
2. AYY wants YOU – volunteer recruit has begun!
3. Study grants
4. Quality. Together. Discussion event on quality
5. AYY Development Cooperation Week’s photo competition
6. Great Teekkari Cinema at Kino Tapiola on Tuesday, 20 Oct 2015
7. Well-being evening part 2: Mindfulness & Yin yoga
8. Follow AYY on social media
9. The Physicist Spex Presents: the Mindblowers!
10. Bathrobe Karaoke Night
11. Sustainability Networking Event
12. Student day at the Contemporary Art Museum Kiasma on Fri, 16 Oct at 10am–8pm – free admission with a valid student card

1. This and next week’s events

Week 41

Mon 5 Oct KYL autumn audition / 2
Mon 5 Oct Bathrobe karaoke night
Wed 7 Oct Discussion evening – Ristin kilta
Wed 7 Oct TERES Cooper
Wed 7 Oct Teepakki’s New members’ evening
Thu 8 Oct Newbies’ night of Teekkariratsastajat
Fri 9 Oct Nippoli’s saunaparty
Sat 10 Oct Photography walk: Hietalahti-Ruoholahti
Sat 10 Oct Fyysikkospex 2015: Mielenpuhaltajat
Sun 11 Oct Fyysikkospex 2015: Mielenpuhaltajat
Sun 11 Oct ESN Aalto’s Sitsit!
Sun 11 Oct Horseback riding experiment

Week 42

Mon 12 Oct KYL’s autumn audition / 3
Wed 14 Oct Registration for horseback-riding course for beginners
Wed 14 Oct Lauri Malmi: Experiences of the power of God in a Christian’s life
Wed 14 Oct ESN Aalto visits Fazer chocolate factory
Thu 15 Oct Sustainability Networking Event
Fri 16 Oct Museum visit: Kiasma
Sat 17 Oct All-girl sitsit 2015: Born This Way
Sat 17 Oct Floorball: FLOB – FBC Raseborg
Sun 18 Oct AEGEE-Helsinki goes MEGAZONE!

2. AYY wants YOU – volunteer recruit has begun!

The world’s best student union AYY is looking for volunteers! Are you interested in culture, municipal affairs or working in the union’s board? Various opportunities can be found in both events organizing, academic affairs, economy and international affairs. Check out the timetable, sections and committees plus stories about our volunteers’ experiences /stop/en/. Remember to follow AYY at FB for more information!

3. Study grants

Aalto University and its student union allocate in cooperation study grants for incredible projects that promote studies and learning. You can apply for the grant by yourself, together with your friend or association – as long as the idea is good, we want to help you to implement it!

The application period is continuous and applications are processed on a monthly basis, the idea is that your good idea does not get old and you could implement it straight away. Applications are processed and approved by Aalto University Student Union’s academic affairs sector and Aalto University’s vice president in charge of teaching.
More information: https://lomake.ayy.fi/koulutuspolitiikka/2015/04/15/oppirahaa-kansalle/

4. Quality. Together. Discussion event on quality

What do we mean when we talk about quality in Aalto?
What happens to student feedback?
What do we have to do with the upcoming audit?

Aalto University and Aalto University Student Union have an open session for students about the quality system and audit of the University. Come and hear why these things matter!

The event will be held in English if needed. The event is held in Otaniemi.

Please sign up before 10 Oct 2015
https://lomake.ayy.fi/koulutuspolitiikka/quality-together-keskustelutilaisuus-laadusta-13-10-2015/

5. AYY’s Development Cooperation Week’s photo competition

Call for photo submission to AYY’s Development Cooperation Week’s photo competition! AYY’s Development Cooperation week brings global development questions to campus at the end of October. Have you been to or lived in developing countries and have a story to share? Are you willing to provoke public’s thoughts with the captured moments on your camera? Send your photos to us development.cooperation@ayy.fi

The competition is open to everyone with a story to tell through photography. In the attached story we’re expecting you to share e.g. following information: Where was the pic taken? What is the situation in that country? What is happening in the picture? The exhibition will take place throughout the week on Aalto University campus and AYY’s Kehyviikko Facebook page. As a participant, you will receive a quality printed copy of your photo after the exhibition. The top 4 winning photos will be rewarded with AYY hoodies or T-shirts. Please make sure the quality of your pic is as good as possible, the pics chosen will be printed in size A3.

More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1679974225583206/

6. Great Teekkari Cinema at Kino Tapiola on Tuesday, 20 Oct 2015

A joyful evening full of films related to engineering students from several decades, including newly restored films about the inauguration of Dipoli, removal, car club activities and a beer cellar. The main film is a scratchy Teekkarifilmi from the year of 1924. All films include a small presentation, mainly presented by the involved contemporaries. Mute films are accompanied by the out of tune piano.

The evening starts at Kino Tapiola at 6pm and ends by 9pm. The doors will open at 5pm for the collection of tickets and casual socialising.

You can follow the situation on Facebook through the event under the Technical Students’ Museum page: https://www.facebook.com/events/524898697660351/

Tickets cost EUR 10 and can be purchased at the museum on Sundays 11 Oct and 18 Oct at 12noon-2pm.

Juho in charge of ticket sales can be reached at intendentti@polyteekkarimuseo.fi. The price includes refreshments and snacks as well as great company.

Technical Students’ Museum and Montaasi invite you to the great teekkari event – please wear your technical students’ cap!

7. Well-being evening part 2: Mindfulness & Yin yoga

The second well-being evening of the autumn will be organised at Unisport Tyyni Hall at 5pm on Wed, 14 Oct. The evening starts with a mindfulness workshop led by Student Psychologist Minna Nevala. Mindfulness refers to the approving of the conscious presence. Minfulness exercises are a way to increase self-awareness, you learn how to regulate your emotions and improve your concentration. Regular exercise is known to reduce stress. In the workshop, you can try out mindfulness exercises in practice. After the workshop, Unisport offers you a Yin yoga class, which focuses on breathing and relaxation. The evening ends at 8pm.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/465321776984089/

8. Follow AYY on social media

Are you aware of all the social media channels where AYY is present?

Follow AYY on
– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ylioppilaskunta
– Twitter: @AYY_FI, https://twitter.com/AYY_FI
– Instagram: @AYY_FI, https://instagram.com/ayy_fi/

9. The Physicist Spex Presents: the Mindblowers!

A small band of illusionists, the Mindblowers, is in a sticky situation: The Swedish mafia, who control the entertainment industry with an iron fist, intend to collect their last pennies and earthly possessions. Will they succeed in the heist of century and escape from the dreary and dangerous North for good? Or will the Swedes ruin our youth with their pop music?

The English show of The Physicist Spex Mindblowers is coming in early December. Stay tuned, like The Physicist Spex on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fyysikkospeksi

Get ready for the most exciting and dramatic experience of the year! See you in the spex!

10. Bathrobe Karaoke Night

On Monday 5 Oct at 8pm at KY in Helsinki (Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 21 B, 3rd floor, Helsinki) KYL, the Academic Male Choir, will hold its annual Bathrobe Karaoke Night. Welcome!

We will begin with a brief explanation of what we do, who we choose as members and how it is possible to join our brotherhood of singing gentlemen. Complementary drinks to the first guests and wallet-friendly drinks afterwards. The evening will continue with two Finnish favourites: blazing karaoke in one room and a steaming sauna right in the other. This way you can alternate between the singing in the sauna and singing in the K-room without losing momentum.
KYL’s open event for students – both men and women.
Dress code: bathrobe. You can wear whatever you want under it.

Sign up here: https://www.facebook.com/events/394235330786295/

11. Sustainability Networking Event

Be part of our first ever Sustainability Networking Event hosted by Sitra and organised by Sustainable Business Club!

Are you interested in sustainability? Do you understand the importance of CSR in business? Or do you simply enjoy networking with other like-minded people?

We offer you all this in an evening event! Besides company presentations and a keynote speaker, you will have the opportunity to discuss your thoughts with company representatives face-to-face. Who knows, maybe you will get inspired for a next career step or even find an internship or a thesis topic.

Participating companies:

– Deloitte
– Demos Effect
– EY
– Gaia Consulting
– Unilever

Program of the night:

17.30 Doors open & registration
17.50 Welcome
18.00 Company presentations
18.30 Networking
19.20 Keynote speech
19.35 Dinner and free discussion until 20.30

We look forward to welcoming you on 15 October 2015 from 5.30pm onwards at Itämerenkatu 2 in Helsinki.

Register here: http://goo.gl/forms/wYQkYyhXWW

For more information about SBC, check out http://aaltosbc.strikingly.com/

12. Student day at the Contemporary Art Museum Kiasma on Fri, 16 Oct at 10am–8pm – free admission with a valid student card

Viewpoints to exhibitions, tours and an art workshop.

Event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/610697012406228/
Event information on Kiasma website: http://www.kiasma.fi/nayttelyt-ja-ohjelmisto/tapahtumat-ja-luennot/opiskelijapaiva/

More information on the event:

Maria Saarikoski
tel. +358 (0)40 537 4740
maria.saarikoski@kiasma.fi

This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 40/2015

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

1. This and next week’s events
2. AYY’s Representative Council elections are approaching – stand for election by Wed, 30 Sept
3. Aino magazine is looking for the hopes of Aalto, nominate candidates!
4. Esa-Pekka Mattila wins the Aalto Athlete 2015 prize
5. Lakinlaskijaiset on 30 Sept
6. International student, apply for the Student Family Friend Programme
7. Scholarships for Aalto students! Apply now or no later than 30 Sept
8. Present Aalto at upper secondary schools!
9. Which languages and communication studies would you like to study?
10. Student, share a piece of your life in Nyyti’s blog!
11. PELMU’s jam sessions on 29 Sept
12. Registration for the legendary narrow-film course of Teekkari Film Club Montaasi is open!
13. DOT Introductory Sauna 2.10
14. Would you like to try out wall climbing?
15. Floorball 2nd division starts – FLOB M1 opens its season on 3 Oct
16. FC Kissat starts the futsal season
17. Missio’s football and sauna
18. Taekwon-Do beginners’ course starts, you can join the course during September
19. Otaniemi Chapel Choir rehearsals

The end of September is approaching but there are at least two things to bear in mind before that. The nomination of candidates in the Representative Council elections will end at 12noon on Wednesday, 30 Sept. On the same day, Lakinlaskijaiset party takes place at Apollo. You can nominate candidates who are suitable for the hopes of Aalto until the middle of October. Aino is looking for young hopes in science, arts, business and politics, who will be presented in the December issue.

1. This and next week’s events

Week 40

Mon 28 Sept Development co-operation meeting!
Mon 28 Sept ESN Aalto’s Erasmus in Schools info event
Mon 28 Sept Sailing demonstrations of Teekkaripurjehtijat on 28 Sept-8 Oct.
Mon 28 Sept AEGEE-Helsinki goes Cafe Lingua
Tue 29 Sept Ristin kilta: Freshman sauna
Wed 30 Sept BARVENTURES: Neljän nautinnon infoilta
Wed 30 Sept Otatarha race
Wed 30 Sept Chapel evening – Muslim as a colleague
Wed 30 Sept Mission futis and sauna
Wed 30 Sept Lakinlaskijaiset
Thu 1 Oct Teekkaritytöt vs. RWBK potkupallo-ottelu
Thu 1 Oct ESN Aalto’s Poker Tournament
Fri 2 Oct ABP Ladyboy tournament
Sat 3 Oct Floorball: FLOB – SB Vantaa

Week 41

Mon 5 Oct KYL autumn audition / 2
Wed 7 Oct Discussion evening – Ristin kilta
Wed 7 Oct TERES Cooper
Wed 7 Oct Teepakki freshman party
Thu 8 Oct Newbies’ night of Teekkariratsastajat
Lör 10 Oct Fyysikkospex 2015: Mielenpuhaltajat
Sun 11 Oct Fyysikkospex 2015: Mielenpuhaltajat
Sun 11 Oct ESN Aalto’s Sitsit!
Sun 11 Oct Horseback riding experiment

2. AYY’s Representative Council elections are approaching – stand for election by Wed, 30 Sept

This year, AYY’s members again have the opportunity to stand for election and vote on the composition of the Representative Council. In the Representative Council elections, AYY’s Representative Council of 45 members is elected for the next two-year term. The Representative Council has the highest decision-making power in AYY. The council decides on your membership fee and the student union regulations, among other things. The Representative Council is always elected for two years at a time.

The nomination for candidates will end at 12noon on Wednesday, 30 Sept. Collect your list and join the elections! Further information on running as a candidate is available here: /vaalit/for-candidates/?lang=en

AYY’s Representative Council elections are organised on 3-4 Nov 2015 and you can vote in advance on Mon, 26 Oct-Mon, 2 Nov. More information on the elections is available at ayy.fi/vaalit/?lang=en and you can read the minutes and agendas of the Representative Council at inside.ayy.fi.

3. Aino magazine is looking for the hopes of Aalto, nominate candidates!

Who will change the world in 2020? Who will win the Nobel prize, who gets the Red Dot Award? Who will be a new start-up guru or a famous fashion designer? Who will participate in the President’s Independence Day reception after ten years?

Aino’s December issue will present the most famous Aalto names of the future. We are now looking for young hopes in science, arts, business and politics. Please participate in the nominations by responding to a brief survey at http://ainolehti.fi/aallontoivot/. You can nominate anyone who fulfills the following criteria:
a) The person studies or has graduated from Aalto within a year.
b) The person is no more than 30-years-old.
c) We will be hearing from this person.

4. Esa-Pekka Mattila wins Aalto Athlete 2015 prize

The Board of Aalto University Student Union (AYY) has elected wheelchair racer Esa-Pekka Mattila as Aalto Athlete 2015. Mattila, who has excelled in sprint distances (100m and 200m), has represented Finland in London Paralympics, as well as in a number of European and World Championships for junior or adult athletes. His best ranking is from European Championships 2012, when Mattila ranked fourth on 100m. Currently, he is preparing for the World Championships in Qatar in October. In addition to his athletic achievement, Mattila has carried out his studies at the Aalto University School of Business and successfully participated in community activities. He is known as an open and humorous student.

Aalto University’s Vice President Eero Eloranta and AYY’s Board Member Rosa Nylén awarded Mattila on Sunday, 20 Sept 2015, right before the opening shot at Aaltokymppi.

Aalto Athlete has been elected since 2010. The award requires that the student has been a successful athlete either on a national or international level, has progressed in their studies successfully and is a fair and honest member of the community. The Aalto Athlete is chosen by AYY Board based on the received nominations.

Previous Aalto athletes:
• 2014: Bowler Juhani Tonteri
• 2013: Team Gymnast Marianne Vikkula
• 2012: Taekwondoka Joonas Heikkinen
• 2011: Synchronised Ice-skater Venla Kuuluvainen
• 2010: Swimmer Katja Lehtonen

Further information:
AYY Board Member Rosa Nylén, rosa.nylen(a)ayy.fi

5. Lakinlaskijaiset 30 Sept

The end of September is approaching and the greatest student party of the autumn is here again!

Lakinlaskijaiset 2015 will be organised at Apollo in Helsinki on 30 Sept! Performers include Hausmylly, Stig and Anssi Kela! At midnight, it is time for traditional festivities when student caps are laid down along with French horn music. Even if you do not have a tassel on your hat, you should not miss this party!

What: Lakinlaskijaiset 2015
Where: Apollo Live Club, Mannerheimintie 16, Helsinki
When: 30 Sept, 9pm-4am
http://www.lakinlaskijaiset.fi/

6. International student, apply for the Student Family Friend Programme

You will be matched with a local alumnus/alumna family/single individual, for the chance to get to know Finnish everyday life and share your own culture, traditions and country with your family friend.

Find out more: https://alumninet.aalto.fi/AlumniBenefits/StudentFamilyFriendProgramme_.aspx

Application closes on 15 October.

7. Scholarships for Aalto students! Apply now or no later than 30 Sept

The following scholarships allocated from the profit of the funds of the School of Electrical Engineering are open for applications (until 30 Sept 2015):

Student fund: https://into.aalto.fi/display/grants/Opiskelijarahasto+-+Studiefonden+2015
Julius Tallbergin rahasto: https://into.aalto.fi/display/grants/Julius+Tallbergin+rahasto+-+Julius+Tallbergs+fond+2015

Scholarships for Aalto engineering students are allocated from the student fund and Julius Tallberg fund.

8. Present Aalto at upper secondary schools!

Each year, Aalto University students visit upper secondary schools, fairs and garrisons to tell about university studies to possible future freshmen. Admissions Services will organise a training session for anyone interested in marketing and visits to upper secondary schools. The trained students will be paid a fee for the info sessions and they will also receive compensation for return journeys to upper secondary schools under certain conditions. The training session covers all basic information on Aalto University schools and basic information on how to apply for Aalto. A performance coach will also attend the training session!

Training sessions will be organised on Otaniemi Campus at Otakaari 1 and the business school info at Safa in October. Training sessions have a different emphasis based on the education field:

5 Oct Teknik (På svenska) 4pm-5.30pm
13 Oct Engineering 2pm-5pm
14 Oct Business 3pm-6pm
15 Oct Engineering 2pm-5pm

Further information on training sessions, locations and the registration form are available on Into site: https://into.aalto.fi/display/fiaalto/Abimarkkinointi.

9. Which languages and communication studies would you like to study?

Language Centre at Aalto University is conducting a survey on students’ language and communication studies. The aim of the survey is to get information about the students’ interest in studying different languages and/or communication studies as part of their degree studies. The results will be used in developing the study programme in languages of Aalto University Language Centre.

Link to the survey https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/E1EFFEE3309044F7
Deadline 25th October 2015

10. Student, share a piece of your life in Nyyti’s blog!

How are you? What are you thinking about today? Would you like to share a piece of your life in Nyyti’s blog? We are looking for texts concerning issues and phenomena in student life. We provide a gift certificate of EUR 30 for S Group for all the published texts. The blog campaign is ongoing until 4 Oct 2015.

You can write about your thoughts, experiences and feelings related to the student life. What makes you happy or confused, where you get your strength and positive attitude, how you take care of yourself. You can also write about how students’ well-being should be promoted in your opinion.

You do not have to be a skilled writer to participate in the campaign. You only need ideas that you would like to share with others. The writing style is informal and you are free to present your opinions. If you are interested, please act now. You can have your voice to be heard, get valuable experience and have influence on matters that you find important.
We publish articles in Nyyti’s Elämäntutkintoja blog from October 2015 onwards. We also share them on
Facebook (facebook.com/nyytiry) and Twitter (@nyyti_ry) with the hashtag #palaelämää.

Please participate in the campaign, send your text by 4 Oct and challenge your fellow students to join! More information on the campaign and participation instructions are available on our website.

Nyyti is a national non-profit association, the purpose of which is to promote and suppot the students’ mental well-being and life control. More information: nyyti.fi, facebook.com/nyytiry, Twitter @nyyti_ry.

11. PELMU jam sessions 29 Sept

The first jam sessions are just around the corner! Sessions are arranged by PELMU and Helmut (Helsinki University band organisation) and every PELMU member and member-to-be is welcome to jam and meet other musicians on Tuesday, 29 September at PELMU’s!

More details on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/738716136240445/

12. Registration for the legendary narrow-film course of Montaasi is ongoing!

In the legendary film-making course of Montaasi during the weekend between 9-11 Oct, we go through the basics of script writing, visual narration, lighting and filming, as well as shoot short films in groups to 8 mm colour film. The course thus provides a unique opportunity to make a film to narrow-film which becomes rarer each year.

Films are sent to the laboratory to be developed, after which they are edited in Montaasi’s film cutting room at times agreed upon by the groups. Cutting is carried out with the so-called classical method, by cutting and taping.

More detailed course schedule:
http://montaasi.ayy.fi/event/kaitafilmikurssi-2015/

Further information and registrations via e-mail: montaasi@list.ayy.fi

Fifteen people may attend the course and the price is EUR 25 for Montaasi members. If you are not a member yet, you can pay the membership fee of EUR 5 in connection with the course fee. You can become a member at http://montaasi.ayy.fi/jaseneksi/

13. DOT Introductory Sauna 2.10

Are you interested in demos, computer graphics and other digital art or maybe you are in to computer games and making them: DOT (Digital Media Club of Aalto University) is organizing an introductory sauna for new and interested people (old members are of course welcome as well) on Friday, 2 October at 6pm at Ossinlinna (Otakaari 18). Come and hear about our activities along side with some refreshments, demos, sauna and mingling with new and old DOT-members. You don’t have to be a member or even join at the event, just come and see what we have to offer.

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1636794199913201/

14. Would you like to try out wall climbing?

Now you have an excellent opportunity to try out wall climbing. Climbing Club Oranki will organise the beginners’ course on Tuesday, 6 Oct! During the course, you can learn the basics of safe wall climbing and get a good start for a new hobby. The first ten people to sign up can participate. Please register here: http://goo.gl/forms/V3HSQjcKWr

15. Floorball 2nd division starts – FLOB M1 opens its season on 3 Oct

The men’s representative team of Otaonnela Floorball will start their season with a home game at 5pm on Saturday, 3 oct, 5pm. The opponent is the forth-runner SB Vantaa. The team will play almost all the home games at Otahalli and there is a free admission. M1 wants to welcome all floorball enthusiasts to the audience. More information can be found on Facebook: like our page and join us to follow the greatest sports team of Otaniemi!

https://www.facebook.com/FLOBmiehet

16. FC Kissat starts the futsal season

Futsal rehearsals of women’s football team FC Kissat will begin! The rehearsals will be held at 7.30pm-9pm on Thursdays, starting on 1 Oct, in Unisport facilities at Monitoimitalo in Viikki led by our coach Juho. The address is Maakaari 3, Helsinki.

See you there! First-timers are also very welcome.

fckissat@gmail.com
www.fckissat.fi

17. KY Missio’s football & sauna

KY-Missio warmly welcomes you to play football at Väinämöisenkatu 4-6, Helsinki on Wednesday, 30 September at 4:30pm. The first match kicks off at 4:45pm and the second around 5:30pm. After football we will enjoy sauna and refreshments at the KY-building (Pohjoinen Rautatienkatu 21, Helsinki)

18. Taekwon-Do beginners’ course starts, you can join the course during September

Espoo TKD club will organise Taekwon-Do course for beginners in Tapiola, Tuulimäki, at 5.30pm on Wednesday, 16 Sept 2015. The rehearsals are always held on Wednesdays at 5.30pm-7pm. The course for beginners lasts for the autumn period and costs EUR 60. You can participate in two first rehearsals for free.

More information and registration: http://teamespoo.com

19. Otaniemi Chapel Choir rehearsals

Would you like to sing in a choir? Otaniemi Chapel Choir is a mixed choir for students. Come and join us!
Thu 6-8pm, address Jämeräntaival 8.

Further information: http://www.kappelikuoro.net / johtaja@kappelikuoro.net”

This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 39/2015

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

1. This and next week’s events
2. AYY’s Representative Council elections are approaching – stand for election by Wed, 30 Sept
3. Campus Expo tomorrow!
4. Send a card to someone nice!
5. Volunteers for herring breakfast
6. Sign up for kitchen training at Servin mökki
7. Nominate new honorary members for the Guild of the Round Tower
8. Tieto invites you to an IoT Ultrahack
9. FSHS: remote testing for chlamydia and gonorrhoea infection free of charge
10. Aalto Crossroads – Multidisciplinary case competion for Aalto bachelors!
11. TF Xtreme challenge on Saturday, 26 Sept
12. Registration for Trip’s sailing demonstrations is ongoing!
13. Start aikido in Otaniemi!
14. Taekwon-Do beginners’ course starts, you can join during September
15. Junction Warmup
16. Freshman karaoke evening of Otaniemi Karaoke Singers at Tieto sauna on 25 Sept
17. Common info evening of KYllä Oluelle, Baccus, whisKY & Aalto Cocktail on 30 Sept

Tomorrow, you have a great opportunity to get to know association activities at Campus Expo at Otakaari 1. After the expo, you can visit guild rooms and KY’s Espilä. The nomination of candidates is still ongoing for the Representative Council, so please remember to visit the election site at /vaalit/?lang=en!

1. This and next week’s events

Week 39

• Tue, 22 Sept Teekkarispex recruitment sauna
• Tue, 22 Sept Campus expo
• Tue, 22 Sept Engineering Girls’ newbie night
• Wed, 23 Sept ESN Aalto’s Lasertag
• Wed, 23 Sept Freshman sauna of Teekkarimetsästäjät
• Wed, 23 Sept Chapel evening – Daniel Ottoson from UCC
• Fri, 25 Sept Metal Club Mökä’s freshman sauna
• Sat, 26 Sept ESN Aalto’s Cottage trip

Week 40

• Mon, 28 Sept ESN Aalto’s Erasmus in Schools info event
• Mon, 28 Sept Sailing demonstrations of Teekkaripurjehtijat on 28 Sept-8 Oct
• Wed, 30 Sept BARVENTURES: Info evening of four clubs
• Wed, 30 Sept Otatarha race
• Wed, 30 Sept Chapel evening – working with a Muslim
• Wed, 30 Sept Lakinlaskijaiset
• Thu, 1 Oct ESN Aalto’s Poker Tournament
• Sat, 3 Oct Floorball: FLOB – SB Vantaa

2. AYY’s Representative Council elections are approaching – stand for election by Wed, 30 Sept

This year, AYY’s members again have the opportunity to stand for election and vote on the composition of the Representative Council. In the Representative Council elections, AYY’s Representative Council of 45 members is elected for the next two-year term. The Representative Council has the highest decision-making power in AYY. The council decides on your membership fee and the student union regulations, among other things. The Representative Council is always elected for two years at a time.

The nomination for candidates will end at 12noon on Wednesday, 30 Sept. Collect your list and join the elections! Further information on running as a candidate is available here: /vaalit/for-candidates/?lang=en

AYY’s Representative Council elections are organised on 3-4 Nov 2015 and you can vote in advance on Mon, 26 Oct-Mon, 2 Nov. More information on the elections is available at ayy.fi/vaalit/?lang=en and you can read the minutes and agendas of the Representative Council at inside.ayy.fi.

3. Campus Expo tomorrow!

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 the parties?

Whatever is on your mind, please head to the second floor at Otakaari 1 at 10am-2pm on 22 Sept to see all that Aalto has to offer! AYY’s partner Capgemini also participates in the event.
This year, for the first time, the day will continue with the open house to guild rooms and KY’s Espilä starting at 4pm!

WHAT: Campus Expo
WHEN: 22 Sept, 10am-2pm
WHERE: Otakaari 1, 2nd floor

WHAT: Open house in guild rooms and KY’s Espilä
WHEN: 22 Sept, 4pm
WHERE: Around Otaniemi

4. 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!

5. Volunteers for herring breakfast

Are you a part of a group of 10-15 people? Would you like to see the infamours herring breakfast? Do you need money for your group to organise a trip or other projects? Now you have a unique opportunity to make some money! Come and organise the herring breakfast with your friends, which ends Teekkarius 143 week, and make some money at the same time! The herring breakfast will be organised at Servin Mökki starting at 12noon on Sunday, 8 Nov 2015. You mainly have to work on that day and a little bit in advance. If you want, you can also be more involved in the implementation of the breakfast, starting from the planning phase.

Now that you are interested, please send an informal application to sirius.vuorikoski@ayy.fi no later than 12 Oct. We will choose the first suitable group for the project so please act fast. The application should include information on the size of the group, any previous experience, why we should choose your group, possible ideas for the breakfast and your fee. If you have any questions, please contact the above-mentioned address. Please do not hesitate and join the organising of the most incredible autumn week!

6. Sign up for kitchen training at Servin mökki

Would you or your association like to organise a major party at Smökki and take care of catering by yourself? Are you uncertain how to use a catering kitchen? There is a solution to your problems: kitchen training at Smökki.

The training session will be organised in the kitchen of Smökki starting at 4pm on Monday, 28 Sept. The maximum of 20 people can attend the training session.
Please sign up no later than 4pm on Fri, 25 Sept 2015 at https://lomake.ayy.fi/hallinto/ilmoittautuminen-servin-mokin-keittiokoulutukseen/

We will confirm your participation by email.

Further information: Administrative Director Johanna Pietiläinen (johanna.pietilainen@ayy.fi, 050 520 9434)

7. 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 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 10.15am on 10 Oct 2015 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/

8. Tieto invites you to an IoT Ultrahack

Tieto is the partner of an exciting IoT Ultrahack. Will your solution be the game changer of future retail? Join Ultrahack’s IoT track and start inventing! More information is available at: https://ultrahack.org/challenges/gamifying-brick-mortar-shopping-with-iot/

9. FSHS: remote testing for chlamydia and gonorrhoea infection free of charge

Student – do you suspect you have been infected with a sexually transmitted disease? Our free remote test is a quick and easy way to find out if you have gonorrhoea or chlamydia.

How to take the test:

1.Order a home sample kit at the address http://yths.telelab.fi and http://yths.telelab.fi/Customer/TestInfoLang?lang=ENG
(the test is in Finnish).
Please note! You will need your online banking ID or mobile ID to log in to the online service.

2.When you receive the kit, take a urine sample according to the instructions and send the sample tube to the laboratory shown on the package.

3.When the test result is ready, you will be notified by SMS and can then check the result at yths.telelab.fi.

If your test result is positive, book and appointment at your FSHS unit. If you do not contact the FSHS after receiving a positive result, we will contact you to ensure you receive the treatment you need.

If your test result is negative, you do not need to do anything.

10. Aalto Crossroads – Multidisciplinary case competion for Aalto bachelors!

A case competition is a great opportunity to apply your knowledge on a real business problem.

In a case competition, the selected case firm presents a real business problem from its operations, and student teams develop different solutions to it. Each team presents its own solutions to a jury that consists of experts from the firm and other institutions, and gets feedback on them.

The winning team will get a prize that includes a lunch with one of the case company’s managers as well as an excursion to the case firm!

What?
The Aalto Crossroads case competition is open to all of Aalto’s bachelor students. The aim is to first and foremost spread the Aalto spirit and cooperation between students from different Aalto schools, but also to learn new ways to approach problem-solving.

The case itself will be presented in Finnish, but teams are welcome to present their solutions in English.

To participate in the competition, you can form your own four-member team. Just note that at least two different Aalto schools need to be represented in the team.

If you’d like to participate but have no team yet, you can also apply by yourself – the organizers will form teams from other students like you.

A total of 15 teams will be accepted to the competition based on a short (max. 500 words) motivation letter. Justify why you’d like to join, apply and challenge your friends to apply, too! The application deadline is October 15, 2015.

Where and when?
The competition will be organized in the Open Innovation House in Otaniemi on Monday and Tuesday, November 9-10, 2015 as follows:

Monday, November 9: 3-6 pm: “Solving a case: little theory, lots of practice” – a workshop where you’ll learn good ways to solve cases

Tuesday, November 10: 9 am-8 pm: Case competition followed by a social evening

How to join?
Write a short motivation letter about why you / your team should be one of the 15 selected teams. Then, apply by filling out the registration form:

Aalto Case Competition Form 2015:
https://www.webropolsurveys.com/Answer/SurveyParticipation.aspx?SDID=Fin986215&SID=10f58017-ea99-43f7-90ef-bef3f94ff7ad&dy=1366649469

Please note that the deadline for applications is October 15, 2015. The selected teams will be announced by October 23.

If you have any questions about the case competition, please contact Christa Uusi-Rauva (christa.uusi-rauva(at)aalto.fi).

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/967803979937978/

11. TF Xtreme challenge on Saturday, 26 Sept

Jump a Bag Jump from 10 metres. Climb above tree-tops. Cycle, run, keep your balance, challenge your body and mind. Be tougher than anyone else. Would you dare to do it? The only way to find out is to get to know tfxtreme.fi site and register for the toughest student contest of the autumn!

If you don’t want to test your limits in the contest, you can participate in the public event at Alvari Square starting at 11am on Saturday, 26 Sept. Free Bag Jumps and much more, test your fear of heights in the live broadcast of YLE X3M!

Also see: https://www.facebook.com/events/1710635889165354/
If you are not yet familiar with Bag Jump: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0EiVGSATy4&t=0m47s

Further information:
tfxtreme.fi
Kontaktor, Tero Kamppinen
tero.kamppinen@aalto.fi
Tel. 050 354 9497

12. Registration for Trip’s sailing demonstrations is ongoing!

Are you interested in sailing but you have not had the opportunity to try it out? Or are you already familiar with sailing and wonder what Teekkaripurjehtijat could offer to you?

Trip’s sailing demonstrations organised at the turn of September-October provide an excellent opportunity to try out sailing and find out more about the sport and our club activities!
Sailing demonstrations are particularly aimed at new students and others interested in our activities, who are not members of TRIP yet.

Sailing demonstrations are free of charge and you can participate without previous experience. Demonstrations are usually organised in the evenings and include a skipper and a helmsman. 4-5 participants can join the demonstration where we tour the near waters for a few hours.

Sailing demonstrations are organised on weekdays between Mon, 28 Sept-Thu, 8 Oct. Registration is ongoing on TRIP’s site http://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?page_id=200. You can also directly become a member when you can join our sailing trips organised 1-2 times a week. More information is available on our website.

Please act fast, as sailing demonstrations are very popular! You can also be placed on the waiting list.

13. Start aikido in Otaniemi!

Aalto Aikikai will organise an aikido performance in Otahalli at 4.30pm on Tuesday, 22 Sept. Rehearsals for beginners will start in the tatami hall at Jämeräntaival 5 A at 5pm on 24 Sept. Welcome to watch and try out aikido! More information: www.aaltoaikikai.ayy.fi

14. Taekwon-Do beginners’ course starts, you can join the course during September

Espoo TKD club will organise Taekwon-Do course for beginners in Tapiola, Tuulimäki, at 5.30pm on Wednesday, 16 Sept 2015. The rehearsals are always held on Wednesdays at 5.30pm-7pm. The course for beginners lasts for the autumn period and costs EUR 60. You can participate in two first rehearsals for free.

More information and registration: http://teamespoo.com

15. Junction Warmup

What is a hackathon? What is Junction? Which track should I choose at Junction? Can I participate in Junction? All these and many other questions will be answered for you at the Warm-up event at Startup Sauna in Otaniemi on 22 September. Don’t forget the free food and beverages!

Junction is a two day hackathon bringing together developers, creators and designers from all over the World for one weekend of building the future. The best teams will get to pitch their hacks on stage at Slush on 11th November in front of a panel of investors. The winning team will take home the main prize of €20,000.

18:00 Why hackathons? Why Junction?
18.15 Introduction to tracks and APIs
18:45 Surprise speaker
19:15 Networking, food, refreshments and gadgets

WHY: Learn what the hackathon scene is all about and hear what kind of the devices you can get your hands on at Junction!
WHAT: Warm-up event for Junction
WHERE: Startup Sauna, Betonimiehenkuja 3 D, Otaniemi, 02150
WHEN: 22 September 2015, 6 pm.

16. Freshman karaoke evening of Otaniemi Karaoke Singers at Tieto sauna on 25 Sept

The first karaoke evening of the karaoke season of Otakala will start at 6pm on Fri, 25 Sept. We welcome all the freshman and new members to get to know our activities. The most important thing is singing, there are no skill requirements.

17. Common info evening of KYllä Oluelle, Baccus, whisKY & Aalto Cocktail on 30 Sept

Beer x wine x whisky x cocktails – all in the same package!

Are you interested in all possible info evenings but don’t have time for them all? We have just made it four times easier for you!

The beer club KYllä Oluelle, wine club Baccus, whisky club whisKY and drink club Aalto Cocktail will organise a common info evening at Saha on Wednesday, 30 Sept. It doesn’t matter whether you are a business student, engineering student, arts student, freshman or an older student – as long as you are a student, you are very welcome!

In the evening, you will hear about the activities of each club: who we are, what we do and how to join our activities. But don’t worry, you don’t have to watch monotonic presentations, as we have something else for you after the basic information!

Each club will have their own bars in the event. So please take some cash for overall badges and other products. You can also bring your favourite drinks, as the evening continues in a laid-back atmosphere, getting to know one another!

Whether you are interested in our activities, joining the clubs or just enjoying the drinks, you should come to Saha and hear more! This is Barventures.

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1623985131209178/

WHAT: Info evening of four drink clubs
WHERE: Saha, Otaniemi
WHEN: 30 Sept, 6.30pm (Please note! After the evening, you still have time to go to Lakinlaskijaiset party!)
WHY: The most enjoyable info evening of the year
DRESSCODE: casual

Please note that this event is held in Finnish. However, if you’d like to join us, you are very welcome!