Weekly Newsletter

7.5.2013

Weekly Newsletter 19/2013

This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 19/2013

A new issue of Aino has been published and will be delivered to the campuses early in the week. The magazine includes articles about Otaniemi metro tunnel construction site, why some find top universities to be crap, preparing a drink that replaces all solid food, etc. Check out Aino and help us to make the magazine even better by sending feedback to the editors to ainolehti@ayy.fi.

This and next week’s events
AYY’s online shop AYY Shop is now open!
Supplementary application for the Central Election Committee – DL 12noon on 7 May
Submit your events for AYY’s academic year calendar 2013-2014
Battle for the mastery of Otaniemi 2.0
What is the meaning of student culture and traditions to you? Please respond to the survey.
Participate in organising Development Cooperation Week for the autumn of 2013
Discussion: Modern Mongolia
Call for study abroad and internship applications
Explore the world with AIESEC’s “global citizen” program
Complete the basic course of security officer
Do you want tight buttocks for the summer? Come to football rehearsals of FC Kissat
Invitation: Bit Bang Seminar on global competition
Startup Sauna and Aaltoes are looking for new team members for the organisation of Slush technology conference arranged in the autumn
Dreams made real showcased at the Masters of Aalto event in Sörnäinen

1. This and next week’s events

Week 19

Wed, 8 May – MoA 2013
Wed, 8 May – Surprise night
Sat, 11 May – TOKYO’s spring sale
Sat, 11 May – Mother sitsit
Sat, 11 May – Nippoli’s sauna evening
Sun, 12 May – Beginner’s course in horseback riding part 2 begins

Week 20

Tue, 14 May – AYY’s Representative Council meeting
Wed, 15 May – Prayer meeting
Thu, 16 May – Joint concert of Dominante and PK

2. AYY’s online shop AYY Shop is now open!

AYY’s own online shop AYY Shop is now open. The shop sells the Student Union’s hoodies, t-shirts and other products, as well as Aalto Design Factory’s coffee mugs. The product seletion will be expanded during the summer. Take a look at the products online at shop.ayy.fi!

We are happy to hear your opinions on the new online shop and we warmly welcome your suggestions for new products and improvement ideas for AYY Shop. You can submit your opinions and feedback to AYY Shop directly through the feedback form of the online shop. You can provide feedback anonymously and submit it by email to shop@ayy.fi.

Like the shop on Facebook or follow AYY Shop on Twitter and stay up-to-date on additions to AYY Shop products and other news.

3. Supplementary application for the Central Election Committee – DL 12noon on 7 May

In addition to other exciting affairs, the year of 2013 is the Representative Council election year for the student union. In the beating heart of the Representative Council elections, the elections are led by the Central Election Committee. Are you interested in making AYY’s next Representative Council elections THE best and most excellent elections so far?

Supplementary application for the Central Election Committee has been opened and at least two vice members are still needed for the committee. The deadline for applications is 12noon on Tuesday, 7 May. Apply for the position at: https://lomake.ayy.fi/hallinto/kvl/

The member of the Central Election Committee cannot run as a candidate in the Representative Council elections in 2013.

4. Submit your events for AYY’s academic year calendar 2013-2014

Associations and actors within AYY have the opportunity to submit important event dates for the student union’s academic year calendar. Events can be submitted through the google docs file linked below until Sunday, 26 May 2013. Please add your events under the correct month in chronological order. Please enter the text you want in the calendar ”Event name/Text” field (yellow background). Please note that one line can hold up the maximum of 25 characters of text, including spaces. When writing the text, please consider how many lines from your own calendar you wish to be ”wasted”. The calendar is trilingual so please take this into account when planning the text.

If there are several events marked on the same date, the event that concerns most of the students will end up in the calendar. The file is editable until the provided deadline 26 May 2013, until which you can make changes to your events. Please fill out the columns carefully, and check and double check that the information is correct. Please also remember to include information on who is organising the event.

http://tinyurl.com/ayycalendar2013

Questions and comments to AYY’s Communications Officer Henna Lahti (henna.lahti@ayy.fi or 050 520 9440).

5. Battle for the mastery of Otaniemi 2.0

Next autumn, on 3 Oct 2013, the battle for the mastery of Otaniemi will return to our midst harder, bigger and more realistic than ever. Megazone Outdoor equipment, residing in Finland for the second year, brings an epic outdoor battle concept to Otaniemi – for the second time.

16 teams of ten people fight with infrared lasers with new rules in the tournament of eight hours in order to win the prestigious mastery of Otaniemi. A single battle lasts about half an hour and even one loss is enough to eliminate a team from the game.

Pictures of the last year’s battle are available here.

The participation fee is €100/team, which is €10/person. Advance registration will open at 3.15pm on 15 May at http://lomake.ayy.fi/aalto-liike/toh-2/

Further information: oliver.heinonen@ayy.fi

6. What is the meaning of student culture and traditions to you? Please respond to the survey.

I am conducting a Master’s Thesis on behalf of Aalto University Student Union about student traditions and student culture among the students of Aalto University. The aim of the research is to find out what student culture and student traditions mean to students themselves. Please help and respond to a survey about student traditions! Responding to the survey takes about 8 minutes. I hope to get responses from all kinds of students – including international students – and you don’t have to be a tradition specialist to respond. The English survey is aimed at international students and how they see Finnish student traditions.

The survey can be found here.

All responses are handled confidentially and the survey data will be archived in AYY’s archives. All information will be anonymised and the identity of a single informant can not be detected from the survey.

Many thanks in advance, Emi Maeda

More information: emi.maeda@ayy.fi, 044 577 4761

7. Participate in organising Developement Cooperation Week for the autumn of 2013

Development Cooperation Week is a joint project of SYL and student unions, the purpose of which is to increase awareness of development cooperation among the students. The theme of the development cooperation week organised this year in October (7-10 Oct) is ”employment and development” and AYY also participates in the week. The Development Coordination Week at AYY is coordinated by Sini Hakkarainen.

So what would happen during the spring and autumn? Now in the spring, we collect an enthusiastic group with whom we make preliminary decisions about what kinds of events we want to implement during the week. We make initial reservations for facilities, plan the budget and communications, agree on sponsors, performers and marketing with the partners, etc. In the autumn, we confirm reservations and agreements, advertise and make the arrangements for the week. There are different duties for persons interested in carrying equipment, catering, budgeting, collecting money and performing, there are both small and large duties. Please contact Coordinator Sini (sini.hakkarainen@aalto.fi) and participate in the organising of Development Cooperation Week 2013.

8. Discussion: Modern Mongolia

You might have heard of Genghis Khan, but what else do you know of Mongolia? How does the everyday life in Mongolia look like, what is the future of the traditional nomads, and what are the challenges the country is facing in the era of globalization?

Kepa and the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) welcome you to join the Mongolia evening on Wednesday, May 15th at 17.30. at Kepa’s Dialogi meeting room in Töölöntorinkatu 2 A. Odno, a representative of a Mongolian NGO Information, Education & Communication Centre, shares information of her country and of the NGO’s work training community groups to improve economic development and initiative of the communities. The language of the event is English. Please enrol at latest 13th of May by email at jasenpalvelut@kepa.fi

Additional information: Johanna Harjunpää, Secretary of Member Services, 050 3176 714, johanna.harjunpaa@kepa.fi

9. Call for study abroad and internship appliactions

Asia Exchange’s study abroad and internship opportunities are for freemover students. The language of instruction is English. Application is done via

Asia Exchange at www.asiaexchange.org

Application deadlines: Autumn 2013: May 31 / June 30 | Spring 2014: September 30 / October 31

Internships: Asia Exchange offers internships in Asia. There are hundreds of places available for students from different fields of study. Learn more at www.asiaexchange.org

10. Explore the world with AIESEC’s “global citizen” program

Would you like to have an advantage over other students? Would you like to embrace exotic culture? Would you like to make international friends? Would you like to explore new sceneries? Would you like to learn a new language?

Then go for AIESEC’s “Global Citizen” volunteer abroad program in BRAZIL, TAIWAN AND MALAYSIA. No matter what your academic background is, no matter what country you are coming from, no matter your grades or previous work experience, you can apply for it and gain personal growth and create a positive impact in society through our program and make your summer an everyday adventure!

This time, we decide to open second round for the application. The new deadline will be June 10th. So what are you waiting for? Grasp your chance and take this wonderful oppurtunity. Visit us at our website: aiesec.fi/globe. Contact: zhe.zhai@aiesec.net

11. Complete the basic course of security officer

Dear student! Are you looking for work? Are you interested in the duties of a security officer? Do you want to employed next summer or alongside with your studies? Complete the basic course of a security officer! After completing the course, you can apply for the security officer card from the police, which entitles you to act as a security officer throughout the country.

Turvakerroin Ltd will organise a VERY INEXPENSIVE basic course of security officers. You can complete the 32-hour course this spring during the following five days: 13-17 May. You should reserve time between 4pm-10pm on those weekdays. The course will be organised in Hämäläis-osakunta facilities in Kamppi (Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6 D). You must participate every day!

The course price for Aalto University students is only 80 euro! This price is only a fraction of the price you would have to pay elsewhere. The course will be organised if there are enough participants. Registrations to the address: anna-stiina.koivula@helsinki.fi

12. Do you want tight buttocks for the summer? Come to football rehearsals of FC Kissat

Outdoor rehearsals of FC Kissat (football team of girls at the School of Economics) begin on Mon, 6 May. We need more players! All new and not so new Aalto female students are welcome, regardless of their skill level – the most important thing is the enthusiasm for football 🙂

Training time and place: Mon (from 6 May onwards) klo 6.45pm-8pm in Herttoniemenranta sports park (Paasivaarankatu 9). You can get there easily by metro or by bike. Sign up in avance at doodle!

More information at www.fckissat.fi or send email to fckissat@gmail.com

13. Invitation: Bit Bang Seminar on global competition

15 May 2013 at 12.30pm-5pm, TUAS Building, auditorium AS1 (Otaniementie 17, 02150 Espoo)

Bit Bang 5, the fifth Aalto-wide and multidisciplinary post-graduate course, invites you to attend the presentations of the semester’s team work assignments on 15 May.

The event takes place at Aalto University TUAS Building.

The post graduate students have spent the spring discussing global competition for leadership in innovation, policy-making, business and technology.

Come and hear what they have found out!

14. Startup Sauna and Aaltoes are looking for new team members for the organisation of Slush technology conference arranged in the autumn

Slush is Nothern Europe’s leading technology conference, which brings together the most promising growth companies from the Nordic Countries, the Baltic states and Russia to meet international investors and the media. This year, the event is organised for the sixth time and it is expected to attract about 5,000 visitors, 1,000 start-up companies, as well as 500 investors and members of the media. The event will be held at Helsinki Cable Factory on 13-14 November.

We are currently looking for new team members for several different areas in Slush. We require, above all, the courage to put yourself on the line, the ability to constantly learn something new and, in particular, the willingness to make Slush one of the best start-up events in the world. Previous experience is not necessary but it is considered an advantage. By filling out the application form, you can participate in the organising of the largest and most international technology conference in Finland. We will contact you!

Further information: markus@slush.fi or slush.fi

15. Dreams made real showcased at the Masters of Aalto event in Sörnäinen

Dreams and visions become reality as the newly graduates from Aalto University present their thesis projects at the Masters of Aalto 2013 year show. The exhibition is held in Sörnäinen, Helsinki from 8 to 26 May. Masters of Aalto offers the visitor a lively presentation of studies at Aalto University and introduces the societal role the university has. Masters of Aalto showcases the works of 80 graduates from the School of Arts, Design, and Architecture, the School of Business and the schools of technology.

The venue is a former granary, a 121-year-old brick building at the corner of Hämeentie and Lautatarhankatu, which for a long time functioned as a warehouse. The premises managed by the City of Helsinki will now be opened to the public for the first time.

Masters of Aalto on 8–26 May 2013, Kruununmakasiini, Hämeentie 39, Helsinki. The exhibition is open Monday–Friday at 12–20 and during the weekends at 12–18. Free entrance.

Follow the progress of Masters of Aalto at moa.aalto.fi.

29.4.2013

Weekly Newsletter 18/2013

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This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 18/2013

May Day is here. Check out the events at wappu.fi and tune into the atmosphere at a frequency 102MHz (or radiodiodi.fi)! Happy May Day to all!

This and next week’s events
Apply for AYY’s scholarships by 30 Apr
AYY’s online shop AYY Shop is now open!
Submit your events for AYY’s academic year calendar 2013-2014
Supplementary application for the Central Election Committee – DL 12noon on 7 May
Declaration of May Day celebrations on 30 Apr
May Day and the legendary May Day party are here again
Teekkari Village cleaning party at 12pm on 5 May
What is the meaning of student culture and traditions to you? Please respond to the survey.
Participate in organising Development Cooperation Week for the autumn of 2013!
Explore the world with AIESEC’s “global citizen” program
Complete the basic course of security officer
Welcome to discuss the future of Europe with President Van Rompuy and Prime Minister Katainen

1. This and next week’s events

Week 18

Tue, 30 Apr – Beer relay race
Tue, 30 Apr – Declaration of May Day celebrations
Tue, 30 Apr – Boozeless May Day
Wed, 1 May – Waputin
Sun, 5 May – Cleaning bee in Teekkari Village
Sun, 5 May – Mini beginner’s course in horseback riding

Week 19

Wed, 8 May – MoA 2013
Wed, 8 May – Surprise night
Sat, 11 May – TOKYO’s spring sale
Sat, 11 May – Mother sitsit
Sun, 12 May – Mini beginner’s course in horseback riding, part 2

2. Apply for AYY’s scholarships by 30 Apr

AYY distributes scholarships to its members in accordance with the Student Union’s Scholarship Regulation and the regulations of the scholarship funds administered by the Student Union. The purpose of the scholarships is to support the internationalisation of low-income students, support community activities and encourage for successful combination of studies and the student life. In addition, AYY administers certain field-specific scholarship funds.

The distribution of the scholarships and scoring criteria for applications are regulated by Scholarship Regulation and the guideline for the scoring of community activities. The amounts of the scholarships are based on the profits of funds. AYY has three scholarships and the amounts of those in 2013 are as follows:

Exchange scholarship max. €800
Community scholarship approx. €500
Study scholarship approx. €500

In the spring of 2013, the application period is 12 noon, 8 Apr 2013– 11.59pm, 30 Apr.

Scholarship application form

For the exchange scholarship, a second round of applications is organised in October-November for the student exchange in the spring of 2014.

Further Information: Board Member Tuisku Suomala (tuisku.suomala(at)ayy.fi)

3. AYY’s online shop AYY Shop is now open!

Like the shop on Facebook or follow AYY Shop on Twitter and stay up-to-date on additions to AYY Shop products and other news.

4. Submit your events for AYY’s academic year calendar 2013-2014

http://tinyurl.com/ayycalendar2013

Questions and comments to AYY’s Communications Officer Henna Lahti (henna.lahti@ayy.fi or 050 520 9440).

5. Supplementary application for the Central Election Committee – DL 12noon on 7 May

The member of the Central Election Committee cannot run as a candidate in the Representative Council elections in 2013.

6. Declaration of May Day celebrations on 30 Apr

Welcome to the official declaration of May Day celebrations from the roof of Smökki on April 30th at 1pm! Come to check out Polirytmi, The Police, the President of Aalto: Tuula Teeri, RWBK, Jäynä, Teekkarijaosto, Littu, and of course the Teekkari Village senate!

What: The official declaration of May Day celebrations
Where: At Servin mökki (Smökki)
When: 30 April at 1pm

7. May Day and the legendary May Day party are here again

Whether you own a student cap with or without a tassel, Teekkari Section of Aalto University Student Union warmly welcomes you to take part in the most joyous party of the spring! After the capping of Manta statue, May Day Eve celebrations move to Helsinki Onnela, where the dance floor gets wild with the rap artist Juno and a bunch of top DJs.

At midnight, it is time for traditional festivities when student caps with a tassel can also be pressed on the head after a long wait. Whether your cap is gilded with champagne or shiny brand new, come to experience the midnight magic and new French horn music. This is really something that you do not want to miss!

Ticket sale schedule and the schedule for the night are available on the facebook site of the event or at the address teekkari.wappu.fi.

Tickets cost EUR 10 in advance and EUR 12 at the entrance or Tiketti. When you purchase the ticket, you can also get a stunning overall badge for 2 euros! The event is organised by AYY’s Teekkari Section and Party Committee and it is open to everyone.

8. Teekkari Village cleaning party at 12 pm on 5 May

Let’s make Otaniemi clean and fresh again in the following weekend after Wappu festival. Join the work party with your friend and gather at least your own wappu trash around our living surroundings! The Village Senate provides the cleaning equipment. Sauna will be warm for the participants in OK20 at 6pm where also food and drinks will be served!

What: Teekkari Village cleaning party
Where: Jämeräntaival 1, Teekkari Village
When: Sunday, 5 May, 12-21 pm

9. What is the meaning of student culture and traditions to you? Please respond to the survey.

The survey can be found here.

Many thanks in advance, Emi Maeda
More information: emi.maeda@ayy.fi, 044 577 4761

10. Participate in organising Developement Cooperation Week for the autumn of 2013!

11. Explore the world with AIESEC’s “global citizen” program

12. Complete the basic course of a security officer

13. Welcome to discuss the future of Europe with president Van Rompuy and prime minister Katainen

The opening remarks will be given by Prime Minister Jyrki Katainen and President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy, who will be welcomed by the Chancellor of the University of Helsinki Ilkka Niiniluoto.

The event will take place on Tuesday 7 May 2013 in the Great Hall of the University of Helsinki at 17.00-18.15. You are requested to arrive by 16.45 at the latest (entrance via Aleksanterinkatu 5). Please carry an ID card to be able to confirm your identity on request.

Registration by Thursday 2 May, registration form.

You may watch the event as a live webcast or later as a recording at vn.fi/live. You may also follow and take part in the discussion via Twitter at #Eufuture. The seminar will be in English.

23.4.2013

Weekly Newsletter 17/2013

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This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 17/2013

May Day is here! From this Monday onwards, Aalto members’ own May Day radio Radiodiodi takes over the radio waves at a frequency 102 MHz (or online at radiodiodi.fi). Don’t you have May Day plans yet? Fill in your calendar at wappu.fi.

This and next week’s events
Apply for AYY’s scholarships by 30 Apr
AYY’s online shop AYY Shop is now open!
Janne Koskenniemi elected as AYY’s new secretary general
AYY involved in national student card cooperation
Supplementary application for the Central Election Committee – DL 23 Apr
Äpy gala starts May Day on Tue, 23 Apr
MP3 Experience at Senate Square at 6pm on Wed, 24 Apr
Sitsi competition on 27 Apr
Declaration of May Day on 30 Apr
May Day and the legendary May Day party are here again
FSHS’s hay fever Theme Day
Apply for the Development Cooperation Advisory Board KENKKU for the academic year 2013-2014 by 28 Apr!
EU’s development cooperation and Finland
Discussion: Interest in bilingual learning opportunities at Aalto
Apply to the mentoring programme!
An open lecture by Minister Alexander Stubb on 25 Apr, 2.15pm
Product design gala 2013: 26 April

1. This and next week’s events

Week 17

Mon-Tue, 22-23 Apr – Teekkari spex: Agent
Wed, 24 Apr – MP3 Experience
Wed, 24 Apr – Eero Pihlava: Parish, you have a head and body
Thu, 25 Apr – Akateeminen wartti
Thu, 25 Apr – Kymppisuora
Thu, 25 Apr – Pre-May Day 2013, official afterparty of Akateeminen wartti
Fri, 26 Apr – Sparkling Night: Champagne!
Sat, 27 Apr – Sitsi competition
Sat, 27 Apr – Water pong
Sun, 28 Apr – Campfire night: Barbecue and photography at Ossinlampi

Week 18

Tue, 30 Apr – Beer relay race
Tue, 30 Apr – Declaration of May Day celebrations
Wed, 1 May – Waputin
Sun, 5 May – Cleaning bee in Teekkari Village
Sun, 5 May – Mini beginner’s course in horseback riding

2. Apply for AYY’s scholarships by 30 Apr

Exchange scholarship max. 800 €
Community scholarship approx. 500 €
Study scholarship approx. 500 €

In the spring of 2013, the application period is 12 noon, 8 Apr 2013– 11.59pm, 30 Apr.

Scholarship application form can be found here

For the exchange scholarship, a second round of applications is organised in October-November for the student exchange in the spring of 2014.

Further Information: Board Member Tuisku Suomala (tuisku.suomala(at)ayy.fi)

3. AYY’s online shop AYY Shop is now open!

Like the shop on Facebook or follow AYY Shop on Twitter and stay up-to-date on additions to AYY Shop products and other news.

4. Janne Koskenniemi elected as AYY’s new Secretary General

The Representative Council of Aalto University Studen Union has elected Janne Koskenniemi as AYY’s new Secretary General at its meeting on 16 Apr. Previously, Koskenniemi has acted as AYY’s Administrative Manager. He has also gained experience from the boards of the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) and the Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä (JYY).

Koskenniemi will begin his work with the orientation during the spring and summer, and his term of office will expire in August 2016.

The Secretary General is the head of non-profit activities and acts as a link between different operators in the Student Union. The Secretary General participates in AYY’s financial administration and the meetings and activities of the Board, Representative Council and Financial Committee. The Secretary General’s key duties also include work with interest groups and the representation of the Student Union.

5. AYY involved in national student card cooperation

AYY has joined the national student card cooperation – Lyyra is a diverse student card and a constantly evolving network. At Lyyra.fi, you can browse more than one thousand student benefits and find a new rental home, roommate or tenant. In March 2013, Lyyra’s business operations were transferred to a new owner, SPV Services Finland Ltd. The business, which is constructed in cooperation with national student organisations, aims to bring more substantial benefits and services for students through this arrangement. For Aalto members, Lyyra brings a large number of new student benefits and a smart card, which can be used for electronic authentication and payments on the campus in the future.

You do not have to renew your current student card, but by registering to Lyyra’s web service, you can access online discounts and new contactless payment. Read more at http://www.lyyra.fi/. Ordering AYY’s old student cards at current prices is possible until 31 May 2013.

6. Supplementary application for the Central Election Committee – DL 23 Apr

Supplementary application for the Central Election Committee has been opened and at least two vice members are still needed for the committee. The deadline for applications is 12noon on Tuesday, 23 Apr. Apply for the position at: https://lomake.ayy.fi/hallinto/kvl/

The member of the Central Election Committee cannot run as a candidate in the Representative Council elections in 2013.

7. Äpy gala starts May Day on Tue, 23 Apr

Finnish Äpy Magazine Association will publish May Day magazine Äpy in Äpy gala on Tuesday, 23 Apr. Äpy is published at Apollo Live Club at 8pm. See and experience the new concept of Äpy presented by the chief editor! In addition, the event includes the charming 6PackShow, Master of Music Jukka Nykänen & Polytech Orchestra and other surprise performers! Free service for 1,000 first participants, and Äktas Porslin takes care of the dance floor at the end of the night.

Life Is Bitter Tour bus service is arranged for the sellers of Äpy: A special cocktail event for the sellers of Äpy begins at 6pm at Apollo. Before the gala, those who have made a sales deal are entitled to Fernet Branca’s Life Is Bitter Tour bus service with refreshments. The bus leaves from Otaniemi from 5.30pm onwards. Start your May Day stylishly, become the seller of Äpy: diili.apy.fi/

Free admission to the gala, includes coat check!

8. MP3 Experience at Senate Square at 6pm on Wed, 24 Apr

Join the MP3 Experience that has attained an incredible international reputation! This event is definitely something that you have never experienced before.

Mosaic and KY Sub will organise this hugely successful event again on Wednesday of the Wappu week, 24 April. The only thing that you need for the event is a functioning mp3 player and a watch, not forgetting the Wappu spirit! You are welcome on your own or with a group of friends.

The purpose is to attract positive attention, delight other people and have fun in a great group, within the limits of law.

This is how it works:

Go to MP3 Experience site at http://mp3.wappu.fi/
Download MP3 file and time your watch according to the instructions.
Show up at the Senate Square (Senaatintori) wearing your overalls at 6pm on Wednesday, 24 Apr, and press “PLAY”!

Right after the MP3 Experience we will continue with an after party at Alakertsi of KY Building!

The original idea of the event can be found here: http://improveverywhere.com/

9. Sitsi competition on 27 Apr

On May Day week’s Saturday, 27 Apr, the sitsi contest fills the Alvari Square! In this traditional celebration, you have the freedom to let your imagination run wild and execute your wildest fantasies. Will your team have the best idea, atmosphere and implementation this May Day? Who will raise the concept of sitsit to a new dimension? To harness the unlimited potential of your academic feast, please proceed as follows:

Gather a group of enthusiastic participants
Create a marvelous feast with a theme, setting and catering
Register your team for the competition by Wednesday, 24 Apr, 11.59pm here.
Implementation at Alvari Square on Satuday, 27 Apr, from 2pm onwards!

A prestigious jury will elect both the winners and teams that receive an honorable mention. The awards ceremony will take place in the declaration of May Day celebrations on 30 Apr.

Please remember – the most important part of this contest is a good atmosphere and that Alvari is left tidy.

10. Declaration of May Day celebrations on 30 Apr

What: The official declaration of May Day celebrations
Where: At Servin mökki (Smökki)
When: April 30th at 1 pm

11. May Day and the legendary May Day party are here again

Ticket sales begin in Otaniemi and Tiketti on Monday, 22 Apr. A detailed ticket sale schedule and the schedule for the night are available on the facebook site of the event or at the address teekkari.wappu.fi.

12. FSHS’s hay fever Theme Day

Wednesday 24th of April 2013 12-14.30

FSHS, Otaniemi unit, Otakaari 12
FSHS, Töölö unit, Töölönkatu 37A

During the hay fever theme day, you will be able to meet with a doctor to renew your prescription with ease and with no advance appointment required. In addition, you will be able to obtain information about hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and its treatments.

All the visiting hay fever patients will receive an inquiry concerning their symptoms so that their medication can be made more effective or changed, when appropriate.

13. Apply for the Development Cooperation Advisory Board KENKKU for the academic year 2013-2014 by 28 Apr!

KENKKU is the Development Cooperation Advisory Board of the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL). The term of office is from the beginning of September until the end of August. The mission of KENKKU is to act as the advisor of SYL Board in development cooperation issues and administer projects together with the development cooperation coordinator. KENKKU members can also communicate about SYL’s development cooperation in student unions, get familiar with Finland’s development policy and development cooperation done by NGOs. KENKKU has a total of 15 members from various student unions. AYY nominates 1-2 members as its representatives and the applications should be submitted to AYY by 28 Apr. Further information on the position and the application instructions can be found here.

14. EU’s development cooperation and Finland

Friday, 26 Apr. 2.30pm-3.30pm, Porthania 2, Yliopistonkatu 3
Introduction: Minister for International Development Heidi Hautala
Panel: Nina Savela, United Nations Youth and Students’ Association of Finland and Simon Elo, The Finns Party Youth

Welcome to listen to Minister Hautala’s lecture and participate in the discussion. If you cannot attend the event, follow the discussion on Twitter on #Eukehys. The event is aimed at students and anyone interested in the subject.

Further information

15. Discussion: Interest in bilingual learning opportunities at Aalto

Welcome to the information and discussion event with the topic ”interest in bilingual learning opportunities at Aalto” (Kiinnostus kaksikielisiin opiskelumahdollisuuksiin Aallossa) on Wednesday, 24 Apr 2013, 10am-11am TUAS Builing, Hall TU1 (Otaniementie 17)

Linda Witick presents the results of her Master’s thesis ”Tvåspråkiga studiemöjligheter vid Aalto-universitetet”. The thesis is quantitative and the target group is Aalto students in technical-scientific programmes. Join the discussion and consider how the results could be used in the development and planning of teaching!

The event is open to anyone interested in the topic, both students and staff.

Further information: Planning Officer Johanna Söderholm, Student Services

16. Apply to the mentoring programme!

MASTER STUDENT, mentors are University graduates, our alumni. As a student (mentee) you will get support and guidance how to face working life, especially in another culture, a chance to improve your job application skills and a unique possibility to build your network among a cross-disciplinary group of professionals.

Application period 1 Apr-31 May

Grab the chance for a great opportunity: https://alumninet.aalto.fi/mentoring

17. An open lecture by Minister Alexander Stubb on 25 Apr, 2.15pm

“Experiences in working with people in a multinational context”, an open lecture by Minister Alexander Stubb 25 Apr 2013 / 2.15pm – 3pm

Location: Lapuankatu 2, 00100, Helsinki, FI

The Department of Management and International Business of Aalto University School of Business is honored to have Alexander Stubb, the Minister for European Affairs and Foreign Trade of Finland, as a guest speaker on the 25th of April at 14:15.

You are warmly welcome to hear about his experiences in working with people in a multinational context. As many might already know, Alexander is an excellent and inspiring speaker and hopefully many will have the chance to hear his thoughts about this interesting topic.

18. Product design gala 2013: 26th April

The Product Design Gala is an annual seminar celebrating the hard work done during the year. Final results of the interdisciplinary Product Development Project course are featured to the public. In addition to seminar sessions the audience is welcome to get familiar with the teams and take a closer look at the prototypes. Take your time and enjoy the Gala at Design Factory on Friday, 26 April at 9am-5pm.

Further information.

16.4.2013

Weekly Newsletter 16/2013

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This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 16/2013

Wappu.fi site is now open! Add your own May Day events to the calendar through the link on top of the page. A sunny week to you all!

This and next week’s events
Apply for AYY’s scholarships by 30 Apr
Supplementary application for the Central Election Committee – DL 23 Apr
Data centre removal to cause a service break in Aalto University IT services on 19-21 Apr
Developing a common campus for Aalto
Discount for Aalto students on BlueBiit tablet computers!
Äpy gala starts May Day on Tue, 23 Apr
May Day and the legendary May Day party are here again
Participate in organising Development Cooperation Week for the autumn of 2013!
Come and hang out on 21 March – board games theme
Sitsi competition on 27 Apr
Basic course of security officers
ESN Aalto: Finnish Parliament Trip and Pre-May Day Sitsit Party
Respond to Student Survey 2013
Participate in the basic course for the friend service of the Finnish Red Cross
SuomiMies adventure truck tour 2013 in Sello on 18 Apr
Putting your bikes into summer shape
SBC’s excursion to Neste Oil refinery in Porvoo
Management Student Project 2013
Apply to the mentoring programme!
News from Aalto Career Services

1. This and next week’s events

Week 16

Tue, 16 Apr – Rockstar of Your Career? Entrepreneurship & SME event
Tue, 16 Apr – AIESEC Personal Branding Seminar
Tue, 16 Apr – Representative Council meeting 3/2013
Wed, 17 Apr – Badge sewing night
Wed, 17 Apr – PoRa’s water week begins
Wed, 17 Apr – Career workshop – Human management (CHEM, ELEC, ENG, SCI)
Wed, 17 Apr – Bible quiz
Thu, 18 Apr – Blood donation in Otaniemi
Thu, 18 Apr – Hang out night
Thu, 18 Apr – AIESEC Aalto: Global village
Fri, 19 Apr – Cocktail Pong
Fri, 19 Apr – Hitchball 4000
Sat, 20 Apr – Spring concert of Polytech Orchestra
Sun, 21 Apr – Teekkari spex: Agent

Week 17

Mon-Tue 22-23 Apr – Teekkari spex: Agent
Wed, 24 Apr – MP3 Experience
Wed, 24 Apr – Eero Pihlava: Parish, you have a head and body
Thu, 25 Apr – Akateeminen wartti
Thu, 25 Apr – Kymppisuora
Thu, 25 Apr – Pre-May Day 2013, official afterparty of Akateeminen wartti
Sat, 27 Apr – Sitsi contest
Sat, 27 Apr – Water pong

2. Apply for AYY’s scholarships by 30 Apr

Exchange scholarship max. €800
Community scholarship approx. €500
Study scholarship approx. €500

In the spring of 2013, the application period is 12 noon, 8 Apr 2013–11.59pm, 30 Apr.

Scholarship application form can be found here.

For the exchange scholarship, a second round of applications is organised in October-November for the student exchange in the spring of 2014.

Further Information: Board Member Tuisku Suomala (tuisku.suomala(at)ayy.fi)

3. Supplementary application for the Central Election Committee – DL 23 Apr

In addition to other exciting affairs, the year of 2013 is the election year of the Representative Council. In the core of the Representative Council elections, the elections are led by the Central Election Committee. Are you interested in making AYY’s next Representative Council elections THE best and the most excellent elections so far?

Supplementary application for the Central Election Committee has been opened and at least two vice members are still needed for the committee. The deadline for applications is 12noon on Tuesday, 23 Apr. Apply for the position at: https://lomake.ayy.fi/hallinto/kvl/

The member of the Central Election Committee cannot run as a candidate in the Representative Council elections in 2013.

4. Data centre removal to cause a major service break in Aalto University IT services on 19-21 Apr

Aalto University IT is working to improve the university’s data center capacity. The project includes shutting down an old data center in Otaniemi and deploying new datacenter capacity rented from CSC. The main goal is to increase the capacity to meet the current needs and to improve service reliability.

IT will move equipment from the old data center to the new location between 19 and 21 April 2013. This causes a service break which begins by starting to shut down networked IT services on 19 April 2013 at 16:00. Equipment will be moved on 20 April and IT services will be restarted during 21 April. Most services are expected to function normally by Monday morning on 22 April. Some services may still have services breaks after this.

During the service break computer classrooms, Aalto desktop workstations and the university’s networked services cannot be used.

For further information.

5. Developing a common campus for Aalto

News related to the campus development will be published under this heading.

AYY and TOKYO together organise a campus wall in the lobby of Arabia campus (next to the main doors) on 15-26 Apr. Come and see what Otaniemi campus area looks like and which reforms will take place. In addition, you can share your ideas on the campus area on the spot!

If you have any campus-related questions or ideas, please contact AYY’s Board Member in charge of campus affairs Ilmi Salminen (ilmi.salminen@ayy.fi)

6. Discount for Aalto students on BlueBiit tablet computers!

BlueBiit offers Aalto students the opportunity to buy tablet computers at a significant discount! Get to know the selection and learn more about the offer at http://kauppa.bluebiit.com/category/59/ (site in Finnish)

7. Äpy gala starts May Day on Tue, 23 Apr

Life Is Bitter Tour bus service is arranged for the sellers of Äpy: A special cocktail event for the sellers of Äpy begins at 6pm at Apollo. Before the gala, those who have made a sales deal are entitled to Fernet Branca’s Life Is Bitter Tour bus service with refreshments. The bus leaves from Otaniemi from 5.30pm onwards. Start your May Day stylishly, become the seller of Äpy: diili.apy.fi/

Free admission to the gala, includes coat check!

More information on Facebook.

8. May Day and the legendary May Day party are here again

9. Participate in organising Developement Cooperation Week for the autumn of 2013!

10. Come and hang out on 21 March – board games theme

During the spring, AYY will organise four hang out nights in Otaniemi. Events are free and open to everyone and you do not have to sign up in advance. Many come to the hang out night either alone or for the first time, so you do not have to worry if you know anyone there. You can just stop by or stay for the entire evening. Last hang out night of this spring will be held on Thursday, 18 April, 6pm-10pm in Otaniemi in the small section of OK20 at the address Otakaari 20. This time, the theme of the evening is board games. Snacks are provided during the night. Welcome to hang out! Further information: sopo@ayy.fi or on facebook.

11. Sitsi competition on 27 Apr

Gather a group of enthusiastic participants
Create a marvelous feast with a theme, setting and catering
Register your team for the competition by Wednesday, 24 Apr, 11.59pm here.
Implementation at Alvari Square on Satuday, 27 Apr, from 2pm onwards!

A prestigious jury will elect both the winners and teams that receive an honorable mention. The awards ceremony will take place in the declaration of May Day celebrations on 30 Apr.

Please remember – the most important part of this contest is a good atmosphere and that Alvari is left tidy.

12. Complete the basic course of security officer

13. ESN Aalto: Finnish Parliament Trip and Pre-May Day Sitsit Party

Hello our ERASMUS fellows! We have two awesome events coming up for you:

Finnish Parliament Trip: Remember that you have to register for the trip.
Pre-May Day Sitsit Party: If you have not yet any idea what “sitsit” is, this is absolutely a great chance for you to find out! So come and have great fun with us singing!

14. Respond to Student Survey 2013

Student Survey 2013 is ongoing! The online survey is sent randomly to almost 20,000 students, so you can very well be among these fortunate ones. If you have received an e-mail request to participate in the survey, please respond to the survey. Research themes concern the students’ income, study conditions and students’ expectations for the future.

Student Survey 2013 conducted in Finland is part of the international EUROSTUDENT V –research project. The project is implemented as the cooperation of Statistics Finland, Ministry of Education and Culture, Kela, National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) and the Union of Students in Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences – SAMOK.

15. Participate in the basic course for the friend service of the Finnish Red Cross

The basic course for friend service provides skills to act in a variety of volunteer duties, such as being a volunteer friend for the elderly, the young, immigrants or other lonely people. As a volunteer, you do not need special skills, just a genuine desire to help. Get involved! Today is a good day to do something good for others.

In Maunula on Wed, 17 Apr, 5.30pm-8pm, Sat, 20 Apr, 9am‐3.30pm and Wed, 24 Apr, 5.30pm-8pm in the Saunabar of the residents’ building at the address Metsäpurontie 25. Registrations and further information from Leila Kinnari, leila.kinnari@pp.inet.fi or by phone 050 413 3230.

In Kannelmäki on Mon, 22 Apr, Fri, 26 Apr, Mon, 29 Apr and Fri, 3 May, 5.30pm-8pm at the address Kaarelantie 86, 00420 Helsinki. Registrations and further information: Niina Ahonen, ns.ahonen@gmail.com or 044 2755 294.

The courses are free of charge to members of the Red Cross and 20 euros for others. The course language is Finnish.

16. SuomiMies adventures truck tour 2013 at Sello on 18 Apr

On 18 Apr, Espoo Sports Services organise SuomiMies muscle strength tests in cooperation with Etelä-Suomen Liikunta ja Urheilu. The event is arranged at Sello, Viaporintori on 18 Apr 2013, 11am-7pm. ESLU brings a truck where you can participate in hand grip strength test, Polar fitness test and Inbody body composition measurement. Tests are only for men.

Further information.

17. Putting your bikes into summer shape

Now is the right time to take your bike out of the cellar and put it into spring condition and start to ride it!

Come to Urban Mill next to Design Factory at Otaniemi on Wednesday 17th of March to put your bike into summer shape by cleaning it, adding some oil, checking its tires… There will be tools for you to use and some experts giving advice on bike fixing! This event is for EVERYONE with a passion for cycling.

On top of fixing your bike, you can also come and SELL your old bike here! If you wish to sell your bike, please post a photo of it to the event wall on Facebook that people will know what to expect! This event is also the OPENING PARTY for our prototype at Urban Mill and you will get the privilege to test our prototype of the bike center we have built here.

What: Putting your bikes into summer shape
Where: Urban Mill next to Aalto Design Factory, entrance from the back yard
When: Wednesday 17 Apr 2013 from 3pm to 7pm

We are the HoT- Helsinki On Tires team and this event is part of our Product Development Project for Helsinki City. Www.hot.pdp.fi

18. SBC’s excursion to Neste Oil refinery in Porvoo

When was the last time you had coffee in Finland’s largest oil refinery? Sustainable Business Club offers an opportunity to a little bit different corporate excursion, this time at Neste Oil Porvoo oil refinery on Thursday, 18 Apr. This is an opportunity to get to know the responsibility practices of Finland’s second largest company and one of Europe’s most developed oil refineries. Neste Oil kindly offers return transport and catering on the spot, so the event is completely free of charge!

We leave on Thursday, 11.45am, from Helsinki at the address Eteläinen rautatiekatu 12 (Kamppi bus parking opposite KY Building) and return to the same address around 4pm.

Binding registrations by Tuesday, 16 Apr, by e-mail to aaltosbc(a)gmail.com with the title ”Neste Oil excursion”. A limited number of places.

Excursion on facebook.

19. Management Student Project 2013

Management Student Project 2013 course culminated in a study trip to San Francisco in early April! Read more about the trip, company visits in Silicon Valley and corporate cooperation projects after the trip in the project blog!

20. Apply to the mentoring programme!

Application period 1 Apr-31 May

Grab the chance for a great opportunity.

21. News from Aalto Career Services

Rockstar of Your Career? Entrepreneurship & SME event on School of Business on Tuesday, 16th April. Welcome to hear true stories about entrepreneurship. Presentations in the morning by ambitious small business entrepreneurs who share a can-do attitude and a passion for their own work. After the presentations you can meet recruiting micro and small companies in the main lobby. Most of them do not require Finnish language skills.

Participating also The Regional Organization of Enterprises in Helsinki, Aalto Start-up Center and Aalto University School of Business Small Business Center. From them you can ask e.g. how to become an entrepreneur or where to find more recruiting small companies.

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Suomen Mentorit ry is arranging a Mentoring programme in cooperation with the Career Services of the University of Helsinki and Aalto University. The one year long Mentoring programmes mentors will be the top directors and experts of their field. Application period 15.4.-30.4.2013.

Application instructions and more information about the programme in Aalto CareerWeb.

9.4.2013

Weekly Newsletter 15/2013

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This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 15/2013

May Day is approaching! The most exciting May Day events will be once again gathered to the address wappu.fi. The site will open this week.

This and next week’s events
Apply for AYY’s scholarships by 30 Apr
Submit your events for AYY’s academic year calendar 2013-2014
Data centre removal to cause a major service break in Aalto University IT services on 19-21 Apr
KY is looking for employees for the period 2013-2014
Café Lingua and Polirytmi’s jam session at Keltsu on 9 Apr
Night floorball tournament on Well-Being Day on 10 Apr
Participate in Hitchball 4000 hitchhiking contest
Sitsi competition 27 Apr
Putting your bikes into summer shape
Apply for Aalto University Student Alumni Council by 15 Apr
How does creative passion change businesses and society? panel
Game industry recruiting event at Design Factory on 11 Apr
Off-Broadway Musical “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” premiere on 12 April
Sustainable Business Club Career night
AEGEE Summer University 2013
TLKS Spex 2013: Kuumotus
OtaKoppi’s baseball teams are looking for new players
Mini beginner’s course of horseback riding

1. This and next week’s events

Week 15

Tue, 9 Apr – President’s Aalto coffee at Dipoli
Tue, 9 Apr – Café Lingua
Tue, 9 Apr – Jazz, soul, funk jam sessions at Keltsu
Tue, 9 Apr – Registration for the night floorball tournament of Well-Being Day ends
Wed, 10 Apr – Well-Being Day
Wed, 10 Apr – Jukka Pernato: For what is theology needed?
Wed, 10 Apr – Museum visit: The Finnish Museum of Photography
Wed, 10 Apr – Night floorball tournament
Wed, 10 Apr – Human management workshop (BIZ)
Thu, 11 Apr – Hukkaputki 2013
Thu, 11 Apr – Darkroom night: pinhole camera
Thu, 11 Apr – Visual analysis with open spatial data theme day
Thu, 11 Apr – Crack the Case! Sparring for case interview workshop (BIZ+)
Fri, 12 Apr – Aalto Business and Innovation Insights 2013
Fri, 12 Apr – Intensive yoga courses at Polijazz
Fri, 12.4. – Boston Promenade – Retro popular songs and romance
Sat, 13 Apr – Attendo Run
Sun, 14 Apr – TLKS Spex 2013: Kuumotus

Week 16

Tue, 16 Apr – Representative Council meeting 3/2013
Tue, 16 Apr – Badge sewing night
Wed, 17 Apr PoRa’s water week begins
Wed, 17 Apr – Career workshop – Human management (CHEM, ELEC, ENG, SCI)
Wed, 17 Apr – Bible quiz
Thu, 18 Apr – Blood donation in Otaniemi
Thu, 18 Apr – Hang out night
Fri, 19 Apr – Hitchball 4000
Sun, 21 Apr – Teekkari spex: Agent

2. Apply for AYY’s scholarships by 30 Apr

Exchange scholarship max. €800
Community scholarship approx. €500
Study scholarship approx. €500

In the spring of 2013, the application period is 12 noon, 8 Apr 2013–11.59pm, 30 Apr.

Scholarship application form can be found here.

For the exchange scholarship, a second round of applications is organised in October-November for the student exchange in the spring of 2014.

Further Information: Board Member Tuisku Suomala (tuisku.suomala(at)ayy.fi)

3. Submit your events for AYY’s academic year calendar 2013-2014

http://tinyurl.com/ayycalendar2013

Questions and comments to AYY’s Communications Officer Henna Lahti (henna.lahti@ayy.fi or 050 520 9440).

4. Data centre removal to cause a major service break in Aalto University IT services on 19-21 Apr

Aalto University IT is working to improve the university’s data center capacity. The project includes shutting down an old data center in Otaniemi and deploying new data center capacity rented from CSC. The main goal is to increase the capacity to meet the current needs and to improve service reliability.

During the service break computer classrooms, Aalto desktop workstations and the university’s networked services cannot be used.

For further information.

5. KY is looking for employees for the period 2013-2014

Association of Economics Students in Helsinki (KY) is looking for employees for the academic year 2013–2014. KY is looking for four full-time secretaries and two half-time secretaries. Other positions include the AD, club secretary, cultural secretary, communications officer, IT and web coordinator as well as sales coordinator. More information on the application process and positions is available on KY’s website.

Deadline for applications is Sunday, 14 Apr.

6. Café Lingua and Polirytmi’s jam session at Keltsu on 9 Apr

Café Lingua is an informal language learning event, where persons interested in a certain language gather around the same table to speak and learn languages in a fun way. Café Lingua is a great way to speak the languages that you have studied with native speakers. When you arrive, you can either join a table with a language that you are interested in or set up your own language table! The event is free of charge, but participants are encouraged to buy something to drink or eat at the café.

Further information on Café Lingua.

P.S. This time, the jam session of Polirytmi is held at the same time, so there is a live band and the opportunity to jam! Further information on the jam session at /blog/events/jazz-soul-funk-jamit-keltsussa/

7. Night floorball tournament on Well-Being Day on 10 Apr

As part of Well-Being Day, AYY’s Sports Committee will organise a night floorball tournament in Otahalli on Wednesday, 10 Apr, 9pm-2am.

Come and take part in this tournament which is sportive but not played too seriously. Gather your own team and challenge your group of friends as well. The most important thing in the tournament is not the result of the game, but to enjoy exercising together. Each team participating in this tournament is guaranteed at least two games. Games are played with 5 vs 5 players without goalkeepers. Both teams must have at least five players and both genders must be presented in the field at all times. The game time is 2 x 8 minutes.

Deadline for registration is 8pm on Tuesday, 9 Apr. The participation fee is €10/ team.

8. Participate in Hitchball 4000 hitchhiking contest

Hitchball 4000 is an epic hitchhiking race across Northern and Eastern Europe. It’s a weekend-long adventure you’re not soon to forget. Find yourself a team mate to build a lasting bond with and take a leap of faith to the next level. The winner is the team that hitchhikes the longest way during the weekend. The winners will be awarded with fame and glory in addition to a real prize 🙂

Registration to the event is open here (Deadline on 9 Apr, 2 pm)

More information on facebook.

L’Aventure commence! Let the adventure begin!

9. Sitsi competition on 27 Apr

Gather a group of enthusiastic participants
Create a marvelous feast with a theme, setting and catering
Register your team for the competition by Wednesday, 24 Apr, 11.59pm here.
Implementation at Alvari Square on Satuday, 27 Apr, from 2pm onwards!

A prestigious jury will elect both the winners and teams that receive an honorable mention. The awards ceremony will take place in the declaration of May Day celebrations on 30 Apr.

Please remember – the most important part of this contest is a good atmosphere and that Alvari is left tidy.

10. Putting your bikes into summer shape

Now is the right time to take your bike out of the cellar and put it into spring condition and start to ride it! Come to Urban Mill next to Design Factory at Otaniemi on Wednesday 17 March to put your bike into summer shape by cleaning it, adding some oil, checking its tires… There will be tools for you to use and some experts giving advice on bike fixing! This event is for EVERYONE with a passion for cycling.

What: Putting your bikes into summer shape
Where: Urban Mill next to Aalto Design Factory, entrance from the back yard
When: Wednesday 17 Apr 2013 from 3pm to 7pm

We are the HoT- Helsinki On Tires team and this event is part of our Product Development Project for Helsinki City. Www.hot.pdp.fi

11. Apply for Aalto University Student Alumni Council by 15 Apr

Aalto University Alumni Relations is establishing a new communication channel with students, inviting student involvement in alumni relations through the Aalto University Student Alumni Council. We are looking for 8-10 student members for the 2013 calendar year. Applications and nominations are welcome 11 Mar–15 Apr 2013. Note: nominees must also apply themselves.

The Council will act as representatives of the student body in making a bridge with Alumni Relations – As future alumni, sharing input on issues, activities and directions, e.g. through feedback in reporting to the Alumni Relations team – While at the same time representing Alumni Relations among the student body. The Council will meet at least five times during the year. In addition the role will offer chances for further engagement, as decided either by the Council or each member.

Find out more, and apply or make a nomination here.

12. How does creative passion change businesses and society? panel

Creativity and passion in work is being increasingly highlighted as the engine for entrepreneurship, change and growth. What kind of explosive power is released when these two things come together? A group of people among the best in their field will convene in Otaniemi to discuss how they have taken advantage of these features in their own success. Different perspectives on creativity, passion and success are offered in the fields of entrepreneurship, research, social decision-making, world-class sports and arts.

On Friday, 12 Apr 2013, 12noon-2pm, Otaniemi, Main Building, Otakaari 1, Door M, Mellin-Sali Hall. The event is open and free to anyone interested. Come and listen, participate and get excited! Further information on the panelists and registration at: http://www.servicefactory.aalto.fi/fi/paneeli2013

13. Game industry recruiting event at Design Factory on 11 Apr

Aalto in the Game is a recruiting event for students, alumni and young experts fascinated by the game industry. At the event we have some of the most exciting employers of the industry who are looking for new talents e.g. in the fields of game design, programming, graphic design as well as marketing and business.

The event starts at 12 o’clock with top speakers who take the floor in Studio and tell you about today’s game industry, the future prospects and share some interesting cases with you. The Design Factory’s Stage is filled with company stands at 14 o’clock. You get the opportunity to meet representatives from the leading Finnish companies and associations in the game industry.

Check out the schedule and topics for the info flashes, read the introductions of participating companies and enroll not later than Monday 8 April. Link for enrollment as well as all the additional event information can be found at https://into.aalto.fi/display/encareer/Aalto+in+the+Game.

14. Off-Broadway Musical “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” premieres on 12 April.

“I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” is a comedy that brings the course of romantic relationships into spotlight with stories of less than perfect men and women, couples, parents, kids, in-laws. This series of vignettes pays tribute to those who have loved and lost, to those who have fallen on their face at the portal of romance, to those who have dared to ask, “Say, what are you doing Saturday night?” This is the second longest running Off-Broadway Production that asserts the tagline, ‘Everything you have ever secretly thought about dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives and in-laws, but were afraid to admit.’ Musical is performed by Thespians Anonymous Theatrical Society (in English).

Performances in GLORIA (Pieni Roobertinkatu 12, Helsinki) at 7pm: Fri 12 April, Sat 14 April, Mon 15 April, Sun 21 April and Mon 22 April

Tickets:

Online: €15/10 – follow this link
At the entrance (if available, CASH ONLY): €17/12

For more Information:

Website
Facebook Event (sneak preview of cast photos + other interesting bits)
Feature in SixDegrees Magazine

15. Sustainable Business Club Career night

For the first time ever, Sustainable Business Club is organizing a career night that is aimed at those who want to work in the field of sustainability. Five speakers representing companies big and small, as well as academia, shed light on what kind of career paths you can expect – or should be prepared to pioneer yourself. The event takes place at Yläkertsi (KY building, Pohjoinen rautatiekatu 21B, 3rd floor) on Wednesday, 10 April at 6pm. The talks will be in English.

Seats are limited, so kindly RSVP latest by Monday 8 April by sending email to aaltosbc(a)gmail.com with the title “Career night”. Refreshments will be served.

Event on facebook.

16. AEGEE Summer University 2013

Summer is almost here! Have you already applied to AEGEE Summer University? Application deadline is 28 Apr!

Apply now.

AEGEE-Helsinki will be hosting a Summer University Info Evening and party afterwards at KY Yläkertsi (Pohjoinen Rautatienkatu 21B, 3rd floor) on 13 April starting at 7pm! Stop by to hear up to date info about AEGEE Summer Universities!

Regards, AEGEE-Helsinki SU 2013 coordination team

http://www.aegee-helsinki.org/

17. TLKS Spex 2013: Kuumotus

The long anticipated spex of Turun lääketieteenkandidaattiseura is touring again! KUUMOTUS will take the spectator to the colourful world of addictions, where everyone’s most protected passions are revealed. Advance tickets are available online at www.turkuspeksi.com and at the entrance right before the performance. Buy your tickets in advance as the performance has been sold out in recent years! The price is EUR 12. HELSINKI PERFORMANCE on Sun, 14 Apr, 6pm, Alexander Theatre, Albertinkatu 32

Further information: www.turkuspeksi.com

18. OtaKoppi baseball teams are looking for new players

OtaKoppi is a baseball association operating within Aalto University Student Union. The summer and baseball season are approaching and the association is looking for new players for its teams. OtaKoppi teams play in men’s county league, women’s regional league and men’s fitness league, and particularly the last two leagues are now looking for new players. See more information on OtaKoppi activities and various teams on the association website at http://otakoppi.fi/ or directly contact OtaKoppi Board (otakoppi-hallitus(ät)list.ayy.fi). Contact persons of various teams are available on the website. Players and amateurs on all levels are welcome to join the activities of OtaKoppi!

19. Mini beginner’s course in horseback riding

Teekkariratsastajat will organise a mini beginner’s course in horseback riding (5 times) on 5 May-2 June 2013. The course will be held in Tapiola riding school in Otaniemi on Sundays at 4pm-5pm. The price is €160 + Tera’s membership fee €8 for new members (5 hours, group of 6 people).

The course includes 1 hour of theory and 4 hours of riding. The theory lesson covers how to behave with a horse and how a horse is prepared for riding. Riding lessons begin from the basic management of a horse and proceed according to the group’s progress.

Registration and further information on Tera’s event calendar. Registered participants will receive additional information via e-mail once the course is confirmed (min. 4 persons). You can also join Tera through Tera’s event calendar.

26.3.2013

Weekly Newsletter 13/2013

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This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 13/2013

A BIG thank you to everyone who took part in last week’s mass demonstration supporting student financial aid. The government spending limits discussion promised to keep student financial aid study grant oriented. In terms of the voluntary student loan, a better loan refund system will replace the current loan deduction system. In addition, student financial aid will be indexed on 1 Aug 2014, one month before what was promised in the government programme. Hooray!

The weekly newsletter will not be published next week due to the Easter holidays. Sunny Easter to you all!

This and next week’s events
Submitting of AYY’s association notices and the application period for the operating grant ongoing until 1 Apr
Participate in Radiodiodi’s activities
Work for Teekkari May Day 2013
FSHS’s hay fever Theme Day
President’s Aalto Coffee 9 April at Dipoli
Study psychologists’ mindfulness workshop
Mensa IQ test in Otaniemi!
Summer of Startups
Apply for Aalto University Student Alumni Council by 1 Apr
Explore the world with AIESEC’s “global citizen” program
Gathering for International Students and Finnish Students Interested in Foreign Exchange
How does creative passion change business and society? panel
Aalto sitsit 5 Apr @ Design Factory
Hukkaputki 2013
Management Student Project 2013
World IP Day 2013 – writing contest for students

1. This and next week’s events

Week 13

Tue, 26 Mar – Nippoli’s Sauna night
Thu, 28 Mar – Flash course of Teekkarikamerat
Thu, 28 Mar – Easter sitsit
Fri, 29 Mar – Students’ Beer Pong Finnish Championship
Fri, 29 Mar – Museum visit: the Finnish Museum of Photography

Week 14

Tue, 2 Apr – Taiji beginner’s course on Tuesdays
Wed, 3 Apr – Game night
Thu, 4 Apr – Spring meeting of AEGEE-Helsinki summer university
Thu, 4 Apr – Laughter club
Fri, 5 Apr – Aalto sitsit
Fri, 5 Apr-Sun, 7 Apr Teekkari spex: Agent
Sun, 7 Apr – Spring fair

2. Submitting of AYY’s association notices and the application period for the operating grant is ongoing until 1 Apr

The submitting of AYY’s association notices and the application period for the operating grant began on Friday, 1 March. The notice and application period lasts throughout March from Friday, 1 March to Monday, 1 April. All associations approved in the first list of AYY’s association register may apply for the operating grant. Associations in the second list of the association register and those associations which do not apply for financial assistance this year only have to fill out the association notice section at the beginning of the application form. Please note that each association in AYY’s association register must submit at least one association notice. If the association notice is not submitted in two consecutive years, the association will be removed from AYY’s association register.

The application form is available from Friday morning, 1 March onwards at https://lomake.ayy.fi/yhdistykset/ayyn-toiminta-avustushakemus-2013/. Further information on the application is available at /grants-for-associations/, which includes the scoring model used for the allocation of the operating grants and the grant amounts of the previous year. You should also bear in mind that the prerequisite for the operating grant is the association profile at AYY.fi, and the associations are responsible for updating their profiles. If you have lost your user name or otherwise need help with updating your profile, you can send e-mail to jarjestoasiat@ayy.fi. At the same address, you can receive additional information and help with the association notice and the operating grant application. You can also contact us by phone at 050 520 9442. The best time to reach the organisation specialist by phone is on weekdays from 10am to 2pm.

Good luck with applications!

3. Participate in Radiodiodi’s activities

Aalto’s May Day radio had its debut in May Day 2012 and will make a comeback in 2013. Now the channel is known as Radiodiodi and it is looking for new people to guarantee even a better radio year! Have you always wondered what you would sound like on the radio? Do your friends laugh at your stories? Have you always wanted to speak to large audiences? Come and participate in making a radio programme! Get in touch with our artistic directors Ilkka Rekola (ilkka.rekola@aalto.fi) and Katharina Jokinen (katharina.jokinen@aalto.fi). If you already have ideas for the programme, tell us about it so we can implement your idea together. Finished programme ideas, however, are not a requirement, as long as you have enthusiasm!

If you are sure that you are not the radio personality that we are looking for, don’t worry, as we need other kind of people as well. If you want to be in the studio without speaking, become a producer, and get in touch with the maestro Markku Leppälä (markku.leppala@aalto.fi). Those interested in radio and studio technology can contact the person in charge of technology Juha Biström (juha.bistrom@aalto.fi).

If none of the previous positions does not sound like your thing, but you would still like to participate or you have something particular that you would like to do, get in touch with Chief Editor Anna Mannila (anna.mannila@aalto.fi) as we have plenty of things to do and will invent something for you.

Welcome! – Radiodiodi’s editorial staff

4. Work for Teekkari May Day 2013

April is approaching and May Day is also getting closer. This year, May Day party will be held at Onnela in the city centre of Helsinki. Once agani, this astounding party includes spectacular performers. Workers are needed to perform various tasks, including ticket sales, carrying equipment, decorating, technology, cooking and driving the van.

You can sign up for work on Friday, 29 Mar, 12noon through this link. You should be open to different tasks when it is more likely that you will be chosen to work. As a reward, you get a free VIP admission, overall badge, one of the two workdays required for earning the pink ribbon, access to the after party for employees and the legendary May Day basket!

Questions may be presented to May Day Director Markku Leppälä markku.leppala@ayy.fi or Lakinlaskijaiset Director Elli Taimela elli.taimela@ayy.fi.

The form system will be closed when we have enough workers. After that, you can still contact us by e-mail if you want to be added to biletmk (party committee) e-mail list. Those on the list will faster receive information about recruitments.

5. FSHS’s hay fever Theme Day

Tuesday, 26 March 2013, 12noon-2.30pm & Wednesday, 24th April 2013, 12noon-2.30pm
FSHS, Otaniemi unit, Otakaari 12
FSHS, Töölö unit, Töölönkatu 37A

All the visiting hay fever patients will receive an inquiry concerning their symptoms so that their medication can be made more effective or changed, when appropriate.

6. President’s Aalto Coffee 9 April at Dipoli

Aalto Coffee for all Aalto community will be organised at Dipoli, Otaniemi, on 9 April at 1pm-2.30 pm, Otakaari 24, Espoo, Lecture hHall 1, 2nd floor.

In the event, we have a chance to hear about current issues at Aalto University presented by President Tuula Teeri. Questions and comments are welcomed. Coffee is served at the lobby after the presentation.

Please register at https://eage.aalto.fi/?fs/en/aalto_kahvitno later than 2 April.

The language of the event is partly Finnish and partly English.
Faculty, staff and students – welcome!

7. Study psychologists’ Mindfulness workshop

Since mindfulness workshops are very popular, study psychologists will organise an additional workshop. The workshop will be held on Fridays, 5 Apr-3 May between 1pm-3pm.

What is mindfulness?

Mindfulness is a state of open attention on the present. It is living here and now – our mind often wanders to the past or the future. Mindfulness skills help us to become aware of the present moment and live in the moment.

Further information.

8. Mensa IQ test in Otaniemi!

Are you interested in your intelligence and would like to measure your IQ? Now participation in Mensa test is made particularly easy for engineering students, as Mensa will organise its official test in Otaniemi! The test is organised in Finnish.

Location: Otaniemi library, lecture hall in the lobby
Time: 4 Apr 2013, 5.30pm

The test fee is €40 and it is paid in cash at the test location. Pre-registration is not required, you will only need your identity card. The test result is strictly confidential and will only be sent to the tested person.

When you come to the Mensa test, please take the following practical issues into account:

Test fee is EUR 40 (EUR 38 in advance*)
Test fee can be paid in advance as wire transfer or in cash at the beginning of the test, preferably with exact change
Pre-registration is not required
You must arrive on time as the test will start exactly at the given time
Bring a valid ID with you
Minimum age 16 years
The duration of the test event is about one hour
The test is of a one-time nature, you can participate in the test one more time – twice at the absolute maximum
The test is a pattern reasoning test, to perform the test you need normal vision and hearing, as well as the ability to use the pen

* see: http://www.mensa.fi/sivu.php/testikalenteri

If the timing is not suitable for you this time, if you want more information about Mensa and the test or if you want to do the official online test of Mensa first, you can find more information and the test calendar at www.mensa.fi.

NB! A unique Mensa ad condom will be given out to the first 20 participants! Welcome and success to the test!

9. Summer of Startups

Thinking of applying for a summer job, AGAIN? How about you forget that and spend the summer of your life building the future? Gather a team and start creating your own company. Summer of Startups (SoS) is a two-month startup program targeted for very early stage teams at Startup Sauna in Otaniemi. The teams that get accepted, receive a 5000 euro grant to help focus on the one thing that matters, building your company. The program starts 7.6.2013 (7th June) and the application process is open NOW at http://summerofstartups.com/apply . The applications close on 7th April.

10. Apply for Aalto University Student Alumni Council by 1 Apr

Aalto University Alumni Relations is establishing a new communication channel with students, inviting student involvement in alumni relations through the Aalto University Student Alumni Council. We are looking for 8-10 student members for the 2013 calendar year. Applications and nominations are welcome 11.3 – 1.4.2013. Note: nominees must also apply themselves.

Find out more, and apply or make a nomination here.

11. Explore the world with AIESEC’s “global citizen” program

For more information, please come to our Info session at 6pm on 4th of April in Aalto Design Factory or 6pm on 8th of April in KY Building. Visit us at our website: aiesec.fi/globe. Contact: zhe.zhai@aiesec.net

12. Gathering for International Students and Finnish Students Interested in Foreign Exchange

The aim of this gathering is to help international students in adapting to a foreign culture and help them find a place in their new surrounding, increase one’s self-awareness, get to know new people and have fun. It’s for free and for everyone no matter what your conviction is. There is only room for 15 people. So, sign up soon.

Time: Mondays, 8 April – 13 May at 4-6 pm (16.00-18.00)
Place: Uusi ylioppilastalo (the New Student House), Mannerheimintie 5 B, meeting room Cajsa, 4th floor
Organiser: The university chaplains of Helsinki congregations (evangelical lutheran)
Sign up by 3 April: laura.mantyla@evl.fi or minna.tuominen@evl.fi
Additional information: University chaplains Reverend Laura Mäntylä laura.mantyla@evl.fi, 0923402607 and Reverend Minna Tuominen minna.tuominen@evl.fi, 0923402606

13. How does creative passion change businesses and society? panel

14. Aalto sitsit on 5 Apr @ Design Factory

In order to raise the Aalto spirit, the Guild of Mechanical Engineering will organise a joint sitsit, where all Aalto community members are welcome! Sitsit are organised in Aalto Design Factory facilities in Otaniemi. The event has a joyful and stylish atmosphere where you can get to know your academic fellows. In addition, the event includes the presentation of Design Factory and other activities.

Registration will begin at 12noon on 22 Mar on the event site of the Guild of Mechanical Engineering: http://www.koneinsinoorikilta.fi/Toiminta/Tapahtuma/?id=724

Do not miss this event!

Further information: Host of the Guild of Mechanical Engineering Rami El Geneidy isanta@koneinsinoorikilta.fi

15. Hukkaputki 2013

If I were a smart user of public transport, I would avoid the metro network on Thursday, 11 Apr 2013, as it is once again time to drown in the tube! The legendary pub crawl in overalls and spring weather is here, but is there ever light at the end of the tube? Find out for yourself, gather your own team and find out what the Eastern Helsinki has to offer to you!

Ticket sales:

Helsinki School of Economics on 25 Mar, 27 Mar, 4 Apr, 8 Apr, 9 Apr and 10 Apr, 12noon and 2pm breaks
Otaniemi: TKK Main Building, Hall M lobby on 25 Mar, 26 Mar and 27 Mar, 12noon-2pm

Event on Facebook.

16. Management Student Project 2013

The management student project course of the School of Economics will take 13 students of management to a study trip to San Fransisco in April 2013! The project, completely led by students, has been in progress since the autumn. Read more about the progress of the project and business cooperation on the project blog at http://erityishanke2013.blogspot.fi/ and like the project on Facebook. In cooperation with KPMG, Aalto Protomo, Feedback Dialog, aTalent Recruiting, Espoo Blues and Sivina, among others.

17. World IP Day 2013 – writing contest for students

IPR University Center organises a writing contest with the copyright theme. All undergraduate students from the Universities of Helsinki and Turku, Aalto University and Hanken can participate in the contest. Writings should address issues related to copyright. You can participate in the contest with a current writing in Finnish, Swedish or English which addresses or touches on copyright issues. Writing style is free. The maximum length of the writing is 8,000 characters. You can participate by sending your writing to the address info@iprinfo.com by 31 Mar 2013. Writings should be sent as Word files.

Further information and detailed rules for the competition can be found here.