You have a chance to take part in the design contest for the TOKYO and AYY Design Calendar until Thursday this week. The contest proposals must be handed in at AYY’s Central Office by 4 pm on Thursday 31 Jan 2019. Read more: /en/blog/2018/12/18/will-the-next-design-calendar-be-your-handiwork/

Week 5

• 30 Jan: The Guild of the Cross: Revival evening /blog/events/ristin-kilta-seurailta-2/ (in Finnish)
• 31 Jan: Scuba diving basics course 2019 /blog/events/laitesukelluksen-peruskurssi-2019/ (in Finnish)
• 31 Jan: Club Lagoon /blog/events/club-lagoon-2019/ (in Finnish)

Week 6

• 6 Feb: The Guild of the Cross: Jaakko Pirttiaho – God’s searching love /blog/events/ristin-kilta-jaakko-pirttiaho-jumalan-etsiva-rakkaus/ (in Finnish)

 

AYY TIEDOTTAA

1. Miestentien uudisrakennus ja peruskorjattu Jämeräntaival 3 C saavat uudet asukkaat 1. helmikuuta!
2. Kehitä AYY:n kertavuokrattavia tiloja Kampusjaoston kanssa!
3. Haku Aalto-yliopiston hallinnon opiskelijaedustajaksi

TYÖELÄMÄ

4. Make your summer count – Vaisala Giant Leap Internship
5. Hae AYY:n viestintäharjoittelijaksi 31.1. mennessä

TAPAHTUMAT

7. Polyteknikkojen partioklubi Teepakin kevätkauden avajaiset 6.2. klo18
8. Keskustelutilaisuus: Uskonnot ja katsomukset yhteisöjä rakentamassa to 7.2. klo 17
9. KY-Speksi 2019 KASVUKIPUJA

LIIKUNTA JA RETKEILY

10. Tule tanssimaan Polijazzin tunneille
11. OtaKopin tutustumistreenit Otahallilla 3.2. sunnuntaina klo 14:30!
12. KY-Sail DionySOS ‘19 with Volvo
13. Aalto Tennis etsii tennisvalmentajia
14. Skipoli Spring Break 2019!
15. PSK Kuplan nitroksisukeltamisen perusteet 12.2-18.2.

HYVINVOINTI

16. Hiljaisuuden retriitti 12. – 14.4.2019 opiskelijoille ja oppilaitosten henkilökunnalle

MUUT

17. Opintopisteitä järjestö- ja vapaaehtoistoiminnasta
18. Uudet professorit luennoivat 30.1.

 

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. Miestentie newbuild and renovated Jämeräntaival 3 C get new residents on 1 February!

There will be exceptionally many people moving house in early February, as both the Miestentie newbuild and Jämeräntaival 3, completing its renovations, get their new residents. Miestentie 2, located in Otaniemi’s new residential area, is a joint project of AYY and HOAS. AYY’s residential building has a total of 131 apartments, and the journey into the campus area measures about one kilometre. People moving into Miestentie can pick up their keys from the second floor of their new building on 1 Feb at 12–4 pm, AYY is on call on location. If you do not pick up your keys on the first day of the month, you can pick them up from the AYY Office from Monday 4 Feb onwards. The movers of Jämeräntaival 3 C will get their keys the normal way from the AYY Office on 1 Feb from 12 noon onwards. Remember to bring your ID or a letter of attorney when picking up the keys!

2. Join the Campus Section in developing AYY’s rentable facilities!

The Campus Section wants to know what your association has been using the soon-to-be-renovated facilities for and what kinds of wishes you have for the them in the future. You can answer all of the questions or just some of them.

The survey focuses particularly on the following facilities: Rooftop Sauna, Game Room, Takka Cabinet, Sitsi Kitchen.

The Campus Section is also happy to get other comments and ideas for developing the campus. You can reach the Campus Section at kampusjaosto@list.ayy.fi.

Answer the survey and make an impact: https://lomake.ayy.fi/kampusjaosto/kertavuokrattavien-tilojen-kehitys/

3. Call for applications to Student Representatives in Aalto University administration

On 24 Jan 2019, Aalto University Student Union opens a call for applications to Student Representatives in Aalto University administration for the calendar year 2019 for the following administrative bodies. All students of Aalto University are eligible to apply to Student Representatives. The call for applications closes on 7 Feb 2019 at 11.59 pm.

• Aalto Ventures Program (AVP) steering group, 1 ordinary representative
• Degree Programme Committee for Electronics and Nanotechnology, 1 ordinary representative and 3 deputy representatives
• Master’s Programme in Urban Studiesand Planning Education Council, 3 ordinary representatives and 3 deputy representatives

Read more: /en/blog/2019/01/24/call-for-applications-for-student-representatives-in-the-administration-of-aalto-university-9/

 

WORKING LIFE

4. Make your summer count – Vaisala Giant Leap Internship

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

Our challenging and meaningful programme is designed for 3^rd+ year students in a university or polytechnic with a variety of skills, qualities and educational backgrounds. Each year, we handpick exciting real business challenges for our Giant Leapers to manage. The projects range from product and software development to industrial engineering, sourcing, marketing and human resources – just to name a few. Our unique approach helps you improve your skills and gain special insight into our mission of creating observations for a better world. The highlight of your three-month #myvaisalasummer will be presenting the outcomes of your project to our Board of executives.

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

So, if you are ready to work hard, do your best and take this leap with us, see our projects for the upcoming summer and pick yours! We invite 20 bright and motivated young talents to Helsinki, Finland or to the United States, to Boulder, Colorado. Learn more about the programme and project details on Giant Leap Facebook and web page and submit your application before February 10^th. Come as you are, as long as you’re curious!

5. Apply to AYY Communications Intern by 31 Jan

Aalto University Student Union, creating the best student’s life in the world, is looking for a Communications Intern for our diamond Communications team. As the intern, you will be involved with launching AYY’s new website, planning and executing communications about the parliamentary and European elections as well as the crowning of Havis Amanda taking place on May Day.

We will fill the position as soon as a suitable person is found, so please act fast! Send an application and your CV to rekrytointi@ayy.fi soon, at the very latest by 31 Jan 2019. More information on the position can be found at /…/avoimet-tyopaikat/viestinnan-harjoittelija/ (in Finnish).

 

EVENTS

6. OtaHoas Tenant Committee Elections on Tue 29 Jan

The Hoas joint Tenant Committee for tenants living in Hoas properties in Otaniemi (also known as OtaHoas) will be elected in a tenant meeting hosted on Tue 29 Jan 2019 from 6 pm onwards in the Jämeräntaival 11 AB clubroom.

The meeting will start with a basic look into OtaHoas tenant activities: basics of the operations, typical yearly responsibilities and events, co-operation partnerships as well as the Tenant Committee’s composition and expectations of those who are willing to join. The meeting is open for all interested parties, but only those living in Hoas Otaniemi properties (JMT 9–11, SMT 3, SK 5–6) can be candidates. The term of office is roughly a year (from January to next January).

Additional information in the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2115640822059654/

7. Polytech Scouting Club Teepakki’s spring season opening on 6 Feb at 6 pm

Come kick off the spring season together with Polyteknikkojen partioklubi (the Polytech Scouting Club) Teepakki on 6 Feb, starting at 6 pm. The evening is organised at the Sivistys rooftop sauna at Leppäsuonkatu 11 (top floor, press the buzzer “sivistys”).

The evening will feature hanging out, games, eating and sauna. Teepakki will be serving self-made cakes. Feel free to bring something you have baked for the communal table. The evening also offers an excellent chance to meet the Board of 2019, share your ideas and join in the organising of events and activities.

If you are struggling to find the place, call Jukka on 0503562693. Please note that the event is alcohol-free.

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/412899529252829/

8. Discussion event: Religions and belief systems helping build communities on Thu 7 Feb at 5 pm

Discussion event ‘Religions and belief systems helping build communities’ on Thu 7 Feb 2019 at 5–7 pm in the Learning Centre, Makerspace (Otaniementie 9, floor K)

How can the different religions and belief systems collectively promote wellbeing in human communities? What could this mean for a multicultural university? Join us for a discussion!

Opening statements from Bishop Mikko Heikka and Chair of the Jewish congregation Yaron Nadbornik, comment statements from Technology Manager Kenrick Bingham (SCI) and Advocacy Specialist Rosa Väisänen (AYY). The event is hosted by researcher and reverend Heidi Zitting.

The discussion event is part of the UN’s World Interfaith Harmony Week and open to all interested parties.

The event is organised by the Aalto chaplains. More information from Juha Lassila (etunimi.sukunimi@evl.fi).

9. KY-Speksi 2019 KASVUKIPUJA

KY-Speksi is back! The performances – which are Finnish-language – take place at Teatteri Forum in Helsinki in February:

Sat 9 Feb at 7 pm (premier) // Tue 12 Feb at 7 pm // Wed 13 Feb at 7 pm // Fri 15 Feb at 7 pm

KASVUKIPUJA (Growing Pains) is the story of a startup accelerator. A centre of innovations, constantly introducing new ideas to the world. Competition is tough, and when a new startup comes along and gets into conflict with another, the situation grows even tenser.

Come and experience it for yourself! Tickets: www.kyspeksi.mycashflow.fi (in Finnish)

 

SPORTS AND CAMPING

10. Come dance in the Polijazz classes

Welcome to the Polijazz dance classes! The classes are held in the Association Room at Jämeräntaival 1 (ground floor in the inner yard). Your first class is free!

• Break dance (open level) Tuesdays at 8.30–9.30 pm
• Modern dance (open level) Wednesdays at 5.45–7 pm

• Oriental dance (open level) Fridays at 4–5 pm

Sign up on the Polijazz website, https://polijazz.ayy.fi/index.php.

11. OtaKoppi introduction practice in Otahalli on Sunday 3 Feb at 2.30 pm!

Is Finnish baseball (pesäpallo) close to your heart, or do you look back fondly on playing baseball in school? Come along for an introduction to the Aalto University Pesäpallo Club’s practices on the first Sunday of February, 3 Feb, at 2.30 pm in Otahalli! We do not require a background in playing, even though many of us have one. OtaKoppi trains in Otahalli through the winter, the practices are open to everyone, and the club provides you with the necessary equipment. Also, visit our website otakoppi.fi (in Finnish) to become a member for free, and you will get the info on our events straight to your email!

What? When? Where?

Open pesäpallo practice on Sunday 3 Feb at 2.30 pm in Otahalli.

12. KY-Sail DionySOS ‘19 with Volvo

Our annual sailing trip to the Mediterranean heads to the turquoise waters and spectacular landscapes of Greece. The endless sunshine, picturesque villages and a fleet of fellow students will guarantee an unforgettable experience.

A basic day consists of a good dose of sailing activities with the guidance of our experienced KY-Sail skippers, a laughter-filled restaurant dinner with the whole fleet and varying evening activities. Jump onboard and grab your spot from the ticket sale!

• WHAT: KY-Sail DionySOS ’19 with Volvo
• WHERE: Athens, Greece
• WHEN: 28 Sept–5 Oct 2019 or 5 Oct–12 Oct 2019
• TICKET PRICES: 835€
• TICKET SALES:  on 4 Feb at 8.00 am at an undisclosed location in Otaniemi. The exact place will be announced at 6.00 am on the same day. At the scene, normal KY queuing rules will apply. Take with you 200€ in cash for the deposit payment!

Check the event page for more information! https://www.facebook.com/events/2161814984128726/

13. Aalto Tennis is looking for tennis coaches

Aalto Tennis is looking for tennis coaches for the training courses starting on Mon 11 Feb 2019. The courses last 10 weeks, 1.5h/session.

Training takes place Mon–Thu at 9–10.30 pm at the Esport Centre (hall next to Urheilupuisto metro station). So, you can come along to coach 1–4 times a week. The salary is 20€/h. We expect you to have previous tennis coaching experience and/or a good playing background as well as Finnish and English language skills.

If you are interested, get in touch as soon as possible, either on Facebook (Aalto Tennis) or by email at puheenjohtaja@tete.fi.

14. Skipoli Spring Break 2019!

In honour of Skipoli’s 45^th anniversary, the skiing people are headed to Norway’s Hemsedal in the spring in a big way! The journey will begin on 20 Apr, and we will return suitably in time for possible May Day celebrations on 26 Apr. The ridiculous price of 359 euros includes travel, accommodation, two luxury cruises and a five-day lift pass! Be prepared for some unique surprises and extravagant après-ski as well!

Signing up for this unique spectacle takes place in the Main Building’s lobby (Otakaari 1) on 1 Feb at 10 am! Supplementary details on the trip can be found on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2147399382244046/.

15. PSK Kupla’s Basics on Nitrox Diving on 12–18 Feb

The lusted-for basics course on nitrox diving is organised in February! Nitrox is a mixture of oxygen and nitrogen. The idea of nitrox is to reduce the amount of nitrogen in the gas you breathe by replacing it with oxygen. The greatest benefits of nitrox diving are achieved at depths of 20–30 metres and especially on repeat dives. After the course, the students will e.g. be able to use Kupla’s CFM equipment for the independent manufacture of nitrox!

The course includes 2 face-to-face teaching sessions as well as self-study in the Finnish Divers’ Federation’s e-learning environment. The student price for the course is 90€. Participants must have a CMAS P1 or equivalent classification. Participation on the course requires Finnish language skills. Sign up by email at camilla.leiman(at)aalto.fi by Sunday 3 Feb!

 

WELLBEING

16. Silent retreat on 12–14 Apr 2019 for students and educational staff

A silent retreat is a good way to charge your batteries, relax and take time out for your own thoughts. The days will be given rhythm by communal meditation and prayer sessions in the chapel. The participants will commit to a collective silence for the duration of the weekend.

The retreat is organised at the Nuottakoto activity centre in Vihti, and the instructors are educational pastors Margit Peltovirta and Anu Morikawa. Registrations by 1 Mar 2019 to Office Secretary Marita Kantola, yst.toimisto.espoo@evl.fi or tel. 09 8050 2359. The student price of 45€ includes full board (single room) and collective transport.

When registering, please tell us your name, educational facility, whether you’re a student or staff, your contact details, dietary requirements and whether you’ve been to a retreat before. First-timers take precedence. You will be notified about receiving a spot after registration ends, and you will confirm your spot by paying the bill by its due date. More information from the instructor: tel. 040 5130852, margit.peltovirta@evl.fi.

 

OTHER

17. Study credits from organisation and volunteer operations

Aalto University is offering two courses with which to transform your experience from volunteer work or student organisations into study credits.

The course TU-E3160 Growing into an influential leader is a course aimed at the leaders of student volunteer operations, for which the Chairs and Board members of student unions and nations as well as the Chairs of other student associations, subject organisations, hobby associations and guilds can sign up.

TU-CV Influencing in a community is a three-credit course aimed at students who have held a position of responsibility at the Student Union, a section or committee under the Student Union or another student association for the year 2018. Read more about the courses and sign up in WebOodi, MyCourses or at /blog/2019/01/24/opintopisteita-jarjesto-ja-vapaaehtoistoiminnasta/ (in Finnish). You can also ask the course tutor Jari Ylitalo for more information (jari.ylitalo@aalto.fi, 050 301 6841).

18. Tenured Professors’ Installation Talks on 30 Jan

Aalto University celebrates its tenured professors by inviting all new professors of Associate or Full level appointed via the tenure track career system to talk about their own fields of research and teaching in an interdisciplinary afternoon.

Come along to hear about Aalto University’s research on Wednesday 30 Jan 2019 at 2.15 pm at Dipoli. All talks will be held in English and are open for everyone: professors, students, faculty, staff and the public.

The talks will be followed by an open reception. Speakers, topics and further information at https://www.aalto.fi/events/tenured-professors-installation-talks-0.

***

This is Aalto University Student Union’s weekly newsletter for week 5/2019. The newsletter gives you the news on AYY and its associations and sections, as well as other useful information.

If you want your own piece to appear in the newsletter, send your finalised text to tiedotteet@ayy.fi by 10 am on Thursday for publication the following week. The recommended length of the text is 500 characters and the maximum length 1 000 characters.

You can also read the newsletter on AYY’s website at /en/students/weekly-newsletter/

News concerning associations can be found in the association newsletter. Read them at /en/associations/association-newsletter/

Want to unsubscribe from the weekly newsletter mailing list? Click on the link and follow the instructions at the bottom of the page: https://list.ayy.fi/mailman/listinfo/ayy-info-fi

The new year has started at speed. Chair of the Board Tapio shares his greetings for the early year on this video: https://youtu.be/R8nXTBrjZJc. You can learn about all of AYY’s compositions of 2019 at /en/blog/2019/01/16/vuoden-2019-toimijat-ovat-aloittaneet/.

Week 4

• 22 Jan 2019: OUBS Toimitus Kickoff /blog/events/oubs-toimitus-kickoff/ (in Finnish)
• 22 Jan 2019: New members’ evening w/ Teekkariratsastajat /blog/events/uusien-ilta-w-teekkariratsastajat/ (in Finnish)
• 23 Jan 2019: The Guild of the Cross: Miika Auvinen – Christians – The world’s most persecuted group /blog/events/ristin-kilta-miika-auvinen-kristityt-maailman-vainotuin-ihmisryhma/ (in Finnish)
• 25 Jan 2019: ESN Aalto International Meme Sitsit /blog/events/esn-aalto-international-meme-sitsit/
• 25 Jan: MC Mökä: January’s Sauna /blog/events/mc-moka-tammikuun-sauna-januarys-sauna/
• 27 Jan: ESN Aalto & Tietokilta Trip to Tallinn /blog/events/esn-aalto-tietokilta-trip-to-tallinn/

Week 5

• 31 Jan: Scuba diving basics course 2019 /blog/events/laitesukelluksen-peruskurssi-2019/ (in Finnish)
• 31 Jan: Club Lagoon /blog/events/club-lagoon-2019/ (in Finnish)

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. New year, new Board and new volunteers
2. Design the TOKYO and AYY Design Calendar for 2091–2020
3. Apply to AYY10 Anniversary Year Section! Application period is open until 27 Jan 2019
4. Apply to AYY Communications Intern

WORKING LIFE

5. Invoice for your skills easily with OP Light Entrepreneurship service – 20% off service fee for AYY members

EVENTS

6. MC Mökä: January’s Sauna on 25 Jan 2019
7. WhisKY New Beginnings Tasting on 25 Jan

SPORTS AND CAMPING

8. A couple of lattes? Or a month at the gym?
9. Teekkaripurjehtijat looking for active students, Navigation courses have begun
10. Come dance in the Polijazz classes from 22 Jan
11. Teekkari basketball team Aalto-Basket looking for players!
12. Gliding licence course begins on Tue 5 Feb at 6.00 pm @ Otaniemi

OTHER

13. Strategy kick-off on 24 Jan: Come and create Aalto University’s future

 

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. New year, new Board and new volunteers

The new year is accompanied by new operators. The AYY Board took up its duties from the start of January, and nearly all sections and committees for 2019 have also been selected by now.

This year, the position of Chair of the AYY Board is filled by Tapio Hautamäki, who is a master’s level student from the School of Sciences. The other Board members and their areas of responsibility are:

• Iida Palosuo, ARTS, Vice Chair, Services
• Ellen Heikkilä, ARTS, Real Estate, Campus and Sustainable Development
• Leila Kettunen, CHEM, Elections, Brand and Education Policy
• Lumi Ketola, ENG, CHEM, Education Policy
• Taneli Myllykangas, ELEC, Internationality and Corporate Relations, Archive and Museum
• Anna Halsas, BIZ, Organisations, New Students and Council
• Marianne Honkasaari, SCI, Student Centre and Artistic Activities
• Antti Pentikäinen, BIZ, Social Policy, Municipal Influencing and Sports
• Olli Kesseli, SCI, Community, Volunteers and Alumni

Take a look at the compositions of the sections and committees here: /en/blog/2019/01/16/vuoden-2019-toimijat-ovat-aloittaneet/

P.S. Application to Aava’s Outdoor Games Committee (/stop/en/culture-events/outdoorgames/), the renewed Mosaic Committee (https://lomake.ayy.fi/rekry/mosaic/) and the AYY10 Anniversary Year Section (/stop/en/ayy10/) is open until 27 Jan.

2. Design the TOKYO and AYY Design Calendar for 2091–2020

Aalto University Student Union and Arts and Design Students TOKYO ry are announcing the design contest for the Design Calendar for the academic year 2019–2020. The contest starts on 1 Jan 2019, and its deadline is on Thursday 31 January 2019 at 4 pm! All Aalto University students have a right to participate in the contest. Free your creative powers and produce the world’s best calendar design!

/en/blog/2018/12/18/will-the-next-design-calendar-be-your-handiwork/

3. Apply to AYY10 Anniversary Year Section! Application period is open until 27 Jan 2019

Our beloved Student Union has been forging ahead for some years already, and we are soon celebrating our first full decade. Now is, at last, the time to start recruiting for the section many have been waiting for: the AYY10 Anniversary Year Section!

As the member of the Anniversary Year Section, you will be part of conceptualising and executing the anniversary year and the 10th annual ball itself. Will the anniversary year feature separate anniversary year spectacles, or will the usual events be organised bigger than before and with an AYY10 twist? How can we make the entire community participate in the anniversary year? And in particular, of course: where and how to organise the culmination itself, the annual ball that ends the anniversary year? You will help ensure that this party will remain a conversation point for the Aalto community for a long time to come!

There will be about 6–10 persons appointed for the Section, whose responsibilities will be assigned based on the applicants’ wishes and interests. This Section will look like its members, so don’t hesitate to apply! Members of the Section will be appointed based on their applications and interviews.

Application ends on Sunday 27 Jan 2019. Apply to make AYY history here: /stop/en/ayy10/!

Any questions? For more information, contact Chair of AYY10 Anniversary Section Titta Saari or Niina Palm, the producer of the Annual Ball (first.last@ayy.fi).

4. Apply to AYY Communications Intern

Aalto University Student Union, creating the best student’s life in the world, is looking for a Communications Intern for our diamond Communications team. As the intern, you will be involved with launching AYY’s new website, planning and executing communications about the parliamentary and European elections as well as the crowning of Havis Amanda taking place on May Day.

We will fill the position as soon as a suitable person is found, so please act fast! Send an application and your CV to rekrytointi@ayy.fi soon, at the very latest by 31 Jan 2019. More information on the position can be found at /…/avoimet-tyopaikat/viestinnan-harjoittelija/ (in Finnish).

 

WORKING LIFE

5. Invoice for your skills easily with OP Light Entrepreneurship service – 20% off service fee for AYY members

Take a step towards entrepreneurship by joining OP Light Entrepreneurship service for free! By registering into our service, you get your own Business ID free of charge and become a sole trader. Through OP Self-employed service, you can send out invoices and, for AYY members, the only cost is a 4% service fee of the paid sales invoice (normally 5%, no fixed costs). We will take care of the paperwork for you, such as the accounting, tax return and tax payments. The service is suitable to new and existing sole traders, regardless of where they bank.

Focus on your skillset and make your dreams come true! https://www.op.fi/corporate-customers/services-for-entrepreneur/starting-a-business/op-light-entrepreneurship-service

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFyHv-eKeM8​

You can get the AYY members’ benefit (4% service fee) by sending your student number to asiakaspalvelu@op-kevytyrittaja.fi.

 

EVENTS

6. MC Mökä: January’s Sauna on 25 Jan 2019

The new year has got off to a good start, and to honour this, Metal Club Mökä is organising an infernal sauna evening at Ossi’s Sauna (OK18). As usual, there will be some food, punch, sauna – and good music, of course. All new and old faces are welcome to join us!

More details from the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/356993668430263/

7. WhisKY New Beginnings Tasting on 25 Jan

Welcome to the first tasting of the year and to our new clubroom, with whiskies we were supposed to have last time around!

Chosen by the old Board and shipped way too late, hopefully they prove to be worth the wait.

WHAT: WhisKY New Beginnings Tasting
WHERE: The yet unnamed clubroom, Jämeräntaival 11 G ground floor, 02150 Espoo
WHEN: Friday 25 Jan at 6.00 pm
HOW MUCH: 15 €
TICKETS: https://holvi.com/shop/viskikerhowhisky/product/374f6546e46c089e918fbb003cccac81/

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2170876799794225

 

SPORTS AND CAMPING

8. A couple of lattes? Or a month at the gym?

Coffee will power you up for a few hours, but exercise does the same for several days! For the price of a few cups of coffee, you can have unlimited exercise at UniSport for a whole month. With the inexpensive season ticket, you can visit the gym as often as you like and take part in group training and the general ball sports sessions. You will have our six sports centres in Otaniemi, Kluuvi, Töölö, Meilahti, Kumpula and Viikki at your disposal! As an Aalto University student, your workout cost starts at 8.40 €/mo. Come and try our services – the first time is for free!

Read more: https://uusi.unisport.fi/en/newsroom/news-archive/welcome-unisport-exercise-discover-and-enjoy#?

9. Teekkaripurjehtijat looking for active students, Navigation courses have begun

Teekkaripurjehtijat ry will supplement its Board on 31 Jan 2019 and is looking for officials. There are no prerequisites for taking part; it comes down to interest. If you are looking for a hobby organisation in which you can really make a difference, and if sailing is something you want as a hobby (whether you are familiar with it or not), get in touch (hallitus@teekkaripurjehtijat.fi), read about the club’s operations (https://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?page_id=44) and become a member (https://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?page_id=178).

The sign-up for Teekkaripurjehtijat’s Navigation courses is open. Navigointi 1, the introductory course to navigation theory and waterborne traffic regulations, started on 8 Jan 2019, but it is still possible to sign up. Navigointi 2, a direct continuation of Navigointi 1 that deepens your knowledge of navigation theory, the tides, the weather and using a radar, begins on 27 Feb 2019 (requires a Navigointi 1 certificate). Both certificates can be acquired through self-study. More information at https://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?page_id=211 (in Finnish).

10. Come dance in the Polijazz classes from 22 Jan

Welcome to the Polijazz dance classes! The classes start in week 4 (22 Jan 2019). The classes are held in the Association Room at Jämeräntaival 1 (ground floor in the inner yard). Your first class is free!

• Break dance (open level) Tuesdays at 8.30–9.30 pm
• Modern dance (open level) Wednesdays at 5.45–7 pm
• Oriental dance (open level) Fridays at 4–5 pm

Sign up on the Polijazz website, https://polijazz.ayy.fi/index.php.

11. Teekkari basketball team Aalto-Basket looking for players!

Have you played basketball in the past and would like to continue your hobby during your studies? Join the teams of Aalto-Basket. Aalto-Basket has three men’s teams. The first team plays in the regional 2^nddivision, Buckets in the 4^th division and Alvars in the 5^th division. Want to join us? Send us an email containing your basketball background to office@aaltobasket.fi, and the teams’ contact persons will get in touch with you. Alvars, in particular, is in need of new players!

You can also find Aalto-Basket on Facebook: Aalto-Basket men’s 1^st team https://fi-fi.facebook.com/AaltoBasket/ and the Aalto Buckets 2^nd team https://www.facebook.com/AaltoBuckets-383329298809998/.
Aalto Alvars https://www.facebook.com/aaltoalvars/

12. Gliding licence course begins on Tue 5 Feb at 6.00 pm @ Otaniemi

Polyteknikkojen Ilmailukerho (the Polytech Aviation Club) PIK is organising a gliding licence course in spring 2019! The course begins with a theory section in February–April, on two nights per week. The course is Finnish-language. Read more and sign up at http://www.pik.fi/kurssi (in Finnish).

 

OTHER

13. Strategy kick-off on 24 Jan: Come and create Aalto University’s future

Welcome to the Harald Herlin Learning Centre, Otaniementie 9, on Thursday 24 Jan 2019 at 9.00 am

The journey to create our living strategy starts now. Everyone at Aalto’s expertise and views are needed for answering the long-term questions our strategy should address.

President Ilkka Niemelä, the new Chairman of the Board Mikko Kosonen and Professor Timo Vuori will lead us to the subject. After the talks, you will have a possibility to discuss the topics and give your answers at the Strategy Bazar.

Please register for the event here: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/D14D2A37AB6AD9FC.

Check out aalto.fi/3.0 (requires login).

Welcome!

***

This is Aalto University Student Union’s weekly newsletter for week 4/2019. The newsletter gives you the news on AYY and its associations and sections, as well as other useful information.

If you want your own piece to appear in the newsletter, send your finalised text to tiedotteet@ayy.fi by 10 am on Thursday for publication the following week. The recommended length of the text is 500 characters and the maximum length 1 000 characters.

You can also read the newsletter on AYY’s website at /en/students/weekly-newsletter/

News concerning associations can be found in the association newsletter. Read them at /en/associations/association-newsletter/

Want to unsubscribe from the weekly newsletter mailing list? Click on the link and follow the instructions at the bottom of the page: https://list.ayy.fi/mailman/listinfo/ayy-info-fi

January is a good time to start a new hobby. This newsletter contains plenty of information about the activities offered by different associations. Wishing you all an excellent 2019!

Week 3

• 15 Jan 2019: Ticket sale for ESN Aalto International Meme Sitsit /blog/events/esn-aalto-international-meme-sitsit/
• 15 Jan 2019: Auditions for the Polytech Choir /blog/events/polyteknikkojen-kuoron-koelaulut-26/ (in Finnish)
• 16 Jan 2019: The Guild of the Cross: Maikki Aakko – Fame. Money. Power. /blog/events/ristin-kilta-maikki-aakko-maine-raha-valta/ (in Finnish)

Week 4

• 22 Jan 2019: OUBS Editors Kickoff /blog/events/oubs-toimitus-kickoff/
• 22 Jan 2019: New members’ evening w/ Teekkariratsastajat /blog/events/uusien-ilta-w-teekkariratsastajat/ (in Finnish)
• 23 Jan 2019: The Guild of the Cross: Miika Auvinen – Christians – The world’s most persecuted group /blog/events/ristin-kilta-miika-auvinen-kristityt-maailman-vainotuin-ihmisryhma/ (in Finnish)
• 25 Jan 2019: ESN Aalto International Meme Sitsit /blog/events/esn-aalto-international-meme-sitsit/

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. Design the TOKYO and AYY Design Calendar for 2091–2020
2. Development of the JMT3 rentable facilities – fill in the survey
3. First application round of TTE Fund for 2019 is open!

WORKING LIFE

4. Basics for Summer Job Hunting info session on 16 Jan and Summer Job Day on 17 Jan

CULTURE

5. Auditions for Polytech Choir on 15 Jan
6. KYL is looking for new members – auditions on 21 and 28 Jan
7. Open rehearsals and auditions for Dissonanssi on 15 Jan and 22 Jan

EVENTS

8. Plätty Summer Job and Career Evening on 17 Jan
9. Teekkariratsastajat new members’ evening on Tue 22 Jan

SPORTS AND CAMPING

10. Polijazz dance classes for spring begin on 22 Jan 2019
11. Sign up for Kupla’s scuba diving basics course by 17 Jan
12. Taekwon-Do beginners’ course from 17 Jan
13. Come pole dance with Otanko

WELLBEING

14. Sign up for the study psychologists’ workshop in early 2019

OTHER

15. Last week to apply to Aalto-Helsinki iGEM 2019 team (DL 18 Jan)
16. Join AIESEC Helsinki

 

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. Design the TOKYO and AYY Design Calendar for 2091–2020

Aalto University Student Union and Arts and Design Students TOKYO ry are announcing the design contest for the Design Calendar for the academic year 2019–2020. The contest starts on 1 Jan 2019, and its deadline is on Thursday 31 January 2019 at 4 pm! All Aalto University students have a right to participate in the contest. Free your creative powers and produce the world’s best calendar design!

/en/blog/2018/12/18/will-the-next-design-calendar-be-your-handiwork/

2. Development of the JMT3 rentable facilities – fill in the survey

Join the Campus Section in developing AYY’s rentable facilities!

Let us know what your association has been using the soon-to-be-renovated facilities for and what kinds of wishes you have for the them in the future. The survey focuses particularly on the following facilities: Rooftop Sauna, Game Room, Takka Cabinet, Sitsi Kitchen.

Link: https://lomake.ayy.fi/kampusjaosto/kertavuokrattavien-tilojen-kehitys/

The survey closes on 31 Jan 2019.

3. First application round of TTE Fund for 2019 is open!

The first application round of TTE Fund for 2019 is open! The Fund can grant financial aid for all AYY members as well as communities operating in connection with it. TTE Fund supports operations that reach for the stars, get other people excited to join in and can be seen and heard.

You can apply for grants from TTE Fund in two ways: through the application rounds organised around three times a year, or via the continuous application process which is open during semesters. Via the continuous application process, the maximum amount of a grant is 2000 €, whereas the amount of project funding in the actual application rounds is not limited.

Application time for the first round of 2019 ends on Sunday 20 Jan 2019 at 11.59 pm. Instructions for preparing an application and its attachments can be found on the Fund’s website at https://tter.ayy.fi/hae-avustusta/briefly-in-english/. The grants are applied for by filling in an online form that can be found at https://lomake.ayy.fi/tter/hakulomake/.

The times of the application rounds for autumn 2019 and other information is available on the TTE Fund website at https://tter.ayy.fi/hae-avustusta/briefly-in-english/. Also, check out the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/tterahasto (in Finnish).

 

WORKING LIFE

4. Basics for Summer Job Hunting info session on 16 Jan and Summer Job Day on 17 Jan

Basics for Summer Job Hunting – Info session on Wed 16 Jan 2019 at 2.15–3.50 pm, Otakaari 1 (Undergraduate Centre), lecture hall D. Come and hear the best tips for getting a summer job directly from company representatives! All Aalto University students are welcome to this training. Programme and registration on CareerWeb.

Summer Job Day – Save the Date! On Thu 17 Jan 2019 at 9.45 am–2.15 pm, Otakaari 1, main lobby, 1^st and 2^nd floor. Meet a lot of companies offering summer jobs at this event aimed at all Aalto students. More information and a list of participating companies on CareerWeb.

 

CULTURE

5. Auditions for Polytech Choir on 15 Jan

Singing with attitude! The Polytech Choir is looking for new members to join their ranks! Auditions for the Choir are organised on Tuesday 15 January 2019 at 5–9 pm in our choir’s practice space in the TUAS building, in the 2^nd floor lecture hall AS2 (Maarintie 8). At the event, you will get to perform an a capella song of your choosing, in addition to which your vocal range and pitch perception will be tested.

Sign up for the auditions by filling in the form at https://tinyurl.com/koelaulut2019 (in Finnish). We will schedule the auditions according to the people who sign up and provide detailed timings closer to the day. You can also turn up at the auditions without signing up, but in this case, you may have to wait in line for a while. See you at the auditions!

If you come up with any questions, do not hesitate to contact our Freshman Emperor: fuksikeisari@polyteknikkojenkuoro.fi, tel. 045 3468663. You can also ask us more questions on Facebook. More information is available at http://www.polyteknikkojenkuoro.fi/koelaulut/ (in Finnish).

6. KYL is looking for new members – auditions on 21 and 28 Jan

Are you a man of culture? Do you think you can sing? Are you ready to join the oldest club in KY?

Helsinki Academic Male Choir KYL is looking for new members. Auditions to the choir are arranged on 21 and 28 of January in Töölö’s main building, staff restaurant Proffa (2^nd floor), Runeberginkatu 14-16. Be prepared to sing a volitional song and hum some melodies.

Please enrol in advance to the audition using this link: https://goo.gl/forms/JbAaIehqLng0fAN92

More information about us: http://kyl.fi/english

7. Open rehearsals and auditions for Dissonanssi on 15 Jan and 22 Jan

The chamber choir Dissonanssi is a mixed choir from Otaniemi singing diverse music all the way from renaissance to glam metal — without forgetting to have fun! Our rehearsals are conducted in Finnish, but you are welcome to join even with no Finnish speaking skills, someone is always willing to translate! Dissonanssi will organise open rehearsals and auditions for those interested in singing in a choir on Tue 15 Jan and Tue 22 Jan at 6 pm. Read more and sign up: https://goo.gl/forms/SYpWJpbmYbxh2noD3

 

EVENTS

8. Plätty Summer Job and Career Evening on 17 Jan

This year, Plätty organises its traditional Summer Job and Career Evening on Thursday 17 Jan from 4.15 pm. The event is held at Otakaari 3, in auditorium F239a.

The event is organised in association with the Department of Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering (NBE, http://nbe.aalto.fi/en/). NBE will start the evening by introducing its research groups with open summer job or (BSc/MSc) thesis positions. In addition, Plätty has invited companies from the medical engineering field to talk about their summer job and training possibilities. The up-to-date company participant list can be found at https://platty.ayy.fi/?page_id=311.

The presentations are primarily held in English. Plätty will serve some snacks, so please sign up at tinyurl.com/platty-summerjobs. Also check out the Facebook event at facebook.com/events/767994913561989/.

Welcome!

9. Teekkariratsastajat new members’ evening on Tue 22 Jan

Welcome to hear about the operations of Teekkariratsastajat (Teekkari Riders) and to enjoy some food, drink and good company on Tuesday 22 Jan starting from 6 pm in the Otaniemi club room (Otaranta 8 B, basement floor, entry from outside).

The event is aimed at everyone who is interested in horses, regardless of riding experience or horsemanship. (You don’t even have to be a Teekkari!) More information on the Tera website: https://tera.ayy.fi/uusien-ilta-ja-kevatkokous-22-1/ (in Finnish).

 

SPORTS AND CAMPING

10. Polijazz dance classes for spring begin on 22 Jan 2019

Come dance with us! The Polijazz dance classes start in week 4 (22 Jan 2019) and are held in the Association Room (Jämeräntaival 1, ground floor in the inner yard).

• Break dance (open level) Tuesdays at 8.30–9.30 pm
• Modern dance (open level) Wednesdays at 5.45–7 pm (except for 15 Mar–26 Apr on Fridays at 5.15–7.30 pm)
• Oriental dance (open level) Fridays at 4–5 pm

Sign up on the Polijazz website, https://polijazz.ayy.fi/index.php.

11. Sign up for Kupla’s scuba diving basics course by 17 Jan

Once again, the Polytechnicians’ diving club Kupla is organising a basics course on scuba diving in the spring! The course, known as LSPK, is meant for everyone interested in scuba diving. Those who successfully complete the course are granted a CMAS P1 card and a diving classification enabling dives to a depth of 15–20 metres. The classification is equivalent to e.g. the PADI OWD classification. The CMAS P1 card is accepted world-wide as proof of your diving skills. The course teaches you the basic diving skills and gives a good foundation for safe diving both in Finland and abroad. For good measure, you will get the best company for diving from the club members, as well as company for après-diving!

The course begins with an info lecture and introductory dive on Thursday 31 Jan 2019. The info lecture is held in Otaniemi, and the intro dive in the Leppävaara swimming hall. The course price, including the intro dive, for AYY members is a student-friendly 350e. Participation on the course requires Finnish language skills. Sign up by 17 Jan!

Further information and sign-up at https://kupla.org/kurssit/lspk/ (in Finnish).

12. Taekwon-Do beginners’ course from 17 Jan

Have you always wanted to learn flashy kicks, punches and blocks? Would you like to improve your balance, flexibility and mobility? Are you in need of self-defense skills?

University of Helsinki’s Taekwon-Do Club offers a beginners’ course for students and personnel of University of Helsinki, Aalto University and Hanken. The beginners’ course for spring 2019 is held on Thursdays at 7.30–9.00 pm in the Porthania gym, starting on Thursday 17 Jan. For the first month, you can come in to try the sport for free. The course costs 50 €, which includes the fees for training, membership and belt exam.

Sign up at http://bit.do/eCxdm

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/529876280828669/

For inquiries and further information, contact Inka Khanji. inka.khanji@hytaekwondo.com or +358 456311292

See you in training!

13. Come pole dance with Otanko

Are you sick of lifting weights at the gym? Tired of the same old jogging routes? Join Otanko! Throughout January and February, Finland’s only student-run pole dance organisation offers beginners a free first workout, so there is nothing to stop you from trying this out. Pole dance is an excellent workout for the entire body, but it also increases mobility and, above all, is a lot of fun! More information at https://otanko.ayy.fi/.

 

WELLBEING

14. Sign up for the study psychologists’ workshop in early 2019

Mindful Tools for Stress Management: Feeling stressed or anxious? Come and get new ideas on how to boost your wellness. When facing difficulties, we often try not to notice them. Handling stress becomes easier when we approach difficulties rather avoid them and learn to recognise when we start to feel stressed or worried. With practice, it is possible to become less reactive and more free with our responses to the stressful situation. The workshop is on Mondays at 2–4 pm from 25 Feb to 25 March, class room Majakka (M140), Otakaari 1. The workshop is held in English. More information at https://into.aalto.fi/display/enopisk/Courses+and+workshops+for+students.

 

OTHERS

15. Last week to apply to Aalto-Helsinki iGEM 2019 team (DL 18 Jan)

Are you still on the lookout for an interesting and impactful job for next summer? In that case, you just might be looking for the Aalto-Helsinki 2019 team that participates every year in the international synthetic biology competition iGEM (international Genetically Engineered Machine).

During the year, together with an interdisciplinary team, you’ll get to think up, plan and execute from start to finish a synthetic biology project, spread awareness of the potential of synthetic biology and travel to other countries, culminating in the autumn in the iGEM Giant Jamboree competition in Boston.

Students from any Aalto School and study programme are eligible to apply. More information and the application form:  http://www.aaltohelsinki.com/2018/indexrekry.html

16. Join AIESEC Helsinki

Do you want to join a friendly community? Do you want to have more international friends? Do you want to improve your teamwork skills? Join AIESEC Helsinki!

As an AIESEC member, your actions have a direct impact on the people around you. From impacting your teammates to driving change in your communities, the opportunities to shape the world are endless and entirely up to you. Our intense, team-based experiences will provide your personal and professional skills in an environment that empowers you to grow.

Sign up here to join: https://goo.gl/forms/nMZBgDP6ommjWtIO2

***

This is Aalto University Student Union’s weekly newsletter for week 3/2019. The newsletter gives you the news on AYY and its associations and sections, as well as other useful information.

If you want your own piece to appear in the newsletter, send your finalised text to tiedotteet@ayy.fi by 10 am on Thursday for publication the following week. The recommended length of the text is 500 characters and the maximum length 1 000 characters.

You can also read the newsletter on AYY’s website at /en/students/weekly-newsletter/

News concerning associations can be found in the association newsletter. Read them at /en/associations/association-newsletter/

Want to unsubscribe from the weekly newsletter mailing list? Click on the link and follow the instructions at the bottom of the page: https://list.ayy.fi/mailman/listinfo/ayy-info-fi

This is the last weekly newsletter for 2018. The first newsletter for 2019 comes out on Monday 14 Jan 2019, and the deadline for the news in it is, as usual, the previous week’s Thursday (10 Jan 2019 at 10 am).

AYY thanks everyone for the past year and wishes you a peaceful Christmas time and the best of New Years for 2019.

Week 51

• 17 Dec: Futuretalks: Facing/Fading Frontiers /en/blog/events/futuretalks-facing-fading-frontiers/
• 17 Dec: KYL’s traditional Christmas concert in the Meilahti Church /blog/events/kyln-perinteinen-joulukonsertti-meilahden-kirkossa/
• 18 Dec: Advance booking of rentable facilities for other 1^st list associations (/en/blog/events/booking-session-tilakahmyt-for-associations-in-the-1st-list/)
• 19 Dec: Wonder – Female choir KYN’s Christmas concerts /en/blog/events/wonder-female-choir-kyns-christmas-concert-2/
• 19 Dec: The Guild of the Cross: Aftermidsummer /blog/events/ristin-kilta-afterjuhannus-2/ (in Finnish)
• 19 Dec: Sound Christmas Night – the Polytech Orchestra’s Christmas concert /blog/events/soi-jouluyo-polyteknikkojen-orkesterin-joulukonsertti-3/
• 19 Dec: For Christmas – Dominante’s traditional Christmas concert /blog/events/joulun-tahden-dominanten-perinteinen-joulukonsertti/
• 19 Dec: Mökä’s Christmas Party /en/blog/events/mokan-pikkujoulut/
• 20 Dec: PK’s Christmas in St. John’s Church /blog/events/pkn-joulu-johanneksenkirkossa/ (in Finnish)
• 20 Dec: KYL’s traditional Christmas concert in the Temppeliaukio Church /blog/events/kyln-perinteinen-joulukonsertti-temppeliaukion-kirkossa-3/
• 20 Dec: For Christmas – Dominante’s traditional Christmas concert /blog/events/joulun-tahden-dominanten-perinteinen-joulukonsertti-3/

Week 52/2018 – 2/2019

• 31 Dec: Athene20: New Year’s Eve /en/blog/events/athene20-new-years-eve/

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. Exceptions to end-of-year opening hours of AYY’s Services Office
2. Futuretalks: Facing/Fading Frontiers on 17 Dec 2018
3. Pioneers of the Aalto community awarded at the Hugo Gala
4. Application to AYY’s committees is open until the end of December
5. Housing Services’ Kirsi now Housing Specialist

WORKING LIFE

6. Come to Sweco for a summer job of dreams – summer job recruitment is open!

EVENTS

7. Metal Club Mökä’s Christmas Party on 19 Dec
8. PTSS Election Sauna Evening on Thu 20 Dec at 5.30 pm @Sokos Hotel Tapiola Garden

SPORTS AND CAMPING

9. Sign-up for Teekkaripurjehtijat’s navigation courses is open!
10. Kupla’s basic course on scuba diving 2019

OTHER

11. Youth from rainbow families wanted for research
12. Showcase Aalto in high schools! Training session on 16 Jan 2019
13. Apply now to become part of Aalto-Helsinki iGEM 2019 team!

 

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. Exceptions to end-of-year opening hours of AYY’s Services Office

Over Christmas, the Services Office is closed from Sat 22 Dec 2018 until Tue 1 Jan 2019. From Wednesday 2 Jan 2019 onwards, the Office returns to its normal opening hours.

You can check the opening hours and exceptions to them at /en/contact-information/#Otaniemi

2. Futuretalks: Facing/Fading Frontiers on 17 Dec 2018

Free movement has removed obstacles from the free exchange of knowledge and research in Europe and promoted versatile study and employment opportunities. Why is it still worth going on exchange, and what else does free movement enable? In which direction is free movement heading – are there new digital and tangible barriers rising in Europe?

Welcome to the Futuretalks discussion event on Monday 17 Dec at 4–6 pm in Kipsari, Väre to discuss the burning themes of Europe together with e.g. journalist Riku Rantala, Member of the European Parliament Miapetra Kumpula-Natri and Sitra’s Senior Lead Laura Halenius!

The event is part of the Futuretalks series delving into topical phenomena in Europe from the point of view of influencing. The event series deepens perspectives and the contexts of decision-making on burning themes via opening discussions.

Further information on the event: /en/blog/events/futuretalks-facing-fading-frontiers/

3. Pioneers of the Aalto community awarded at the Hugo Gala

On the evening of Friday 7 Dec 2018, a diverse group of the Aalto community’s active operators gathered in Smökki to celebrate the first Hugo Gala in history. The Gala celebrated the Aalto community and its pioneers, but this time, we were not talking about individuals but bringing to the limelight the amazing accomplishments of the associations operating in the Aalto community.

At the Gala, seven parties were awarded based on suggestions from the community. One of the awardees was Radiodiodi, who received the award Community Builder 2018. The plan is to make the Gala an annual tradition. Find the list of all awards and their recipients at /blog/2018/12/13/hugo-gaala-palkitsi-aalto-yhteison-pioneereja/ (in Finnish).

4. Application to AYY’s committees is open until the end of December

Application to AYY’s committees is still open until the end of December! You can apply to become part of, for example, organising big parties with the Party Committee or the Afterparty Committee, Quidditch and Humans vs. Zombies with the Outdoor Sports Committee, the Student Union’s annual ball with the Annual Ball Committee or the manifold celebrations of the Teekkari Tradition Week with the Teekkari Tradition Committee. In the committees, you will get to work on all kinds of things in an interdisciplinary group while learning lots about project management, group dynamics and event marketing alike!

Apply at ayy.fi/stop/en/!

5. Housing Services’ Kirsi now Housing Specialist

Kirsi Veijola, familiar from the Housing Services customer service desk, has transferred into the position of Housing Specialist. From now on, her job includes, for example, duties related to living comfortability, residential democracy and the development of communal living. Her shoes in the front line of customer services are filled by Saila Rappumäki, familiar from Student Services.

Read more about the new jobs of Kirsi and Saila at /en/blog/2018/12/13/housing-services-kirsi-now-housing-specialist-saila-transferring-from-student-services-to-customer-service/.

 

WORKING LIFE

6. Come to Sweco for a summer job of dreams – summer job recruitment is open!

Attention, technology students! Sweco is looking for students to work for them for the summer who want to develop themselves as experts of the construction and design field.

You are looking for a summer job matching your studies, and your dream is to find a work place where you could continue working in the future. Possible knowledge of design software or previous experience in the field, such as from positions in the construction site or design, is advantageous. More than previous experience, however, we value an attitude that is positive and motivated to learn new things. We are offering summer work in all our branches around Finland.

The application period for our summer jobs is 3 Dec 2018–17 Feb 2019, but the early bird catches the worm, so we advise you to act fast and ensure a work place for the summer as soon as possible. Our summer job recruitment is open on our website: https://www.sweco.fi/kesarekry2019 (in Finnish).

 

EVENTS

7. Metal Club Mökä’s Christmas Party on 19 Dec

The Christmas Party of the Metal Club Mökä is held in OK20 on Wednesday 19 Dec from 6 pm onwards. The last bash of the year promises sauna, drinks and food as well as a bit of evil Santa, so bring along a parcel worth around 6.66 €.

More information at /en/blog/events/mokan-pikkujoulut/ or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/724665121226898/.

8. PTSS Election Sauna Evening on Thu 20 Dec at 5.30 pm @Sokos Hotel Tapiola Garden

Polyteknikkojen Saunaseura (the Polytech Sauna Club), or PTSS, is having a sauna evening on Thursday 20 Dec from 5.30 pm onwards in Sokos Hotel Tapiola Garden. The first round in the sauna is reserved for the association’s election meeting. The evening will also feature an appearance by the Chair of Sauna from Finland, Pekka Krook, who tells us about the quality certificate and how it was granted to the sauna experience offered by Tapiola Garden.

Bring along a towel and bathing suit and reserve some money for purchasing sauna beverages (shop-bought drinks are not allowed in the facility). Other than that, the evening is free of charge!

Notify us of your participation by 17 Dec at https://goo.gl/forms/v1mIYTQTyt7iEXR43 (in Finnish).

WHAT: Election meeting sauna of Polyteknikkojen Saunareura ry, Polyteknikernas Bastusällskap rf

WHEN: On Thursday 20 Dec 2018 at 5.30 pm

WHERE: Original Sokos Hotel Tapiola Garden, Tapionaukio 3, Espoo (sauna facility)

More information on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptssry/ and https://www.facebook.com/events/2208320602789492/ (both in Finnish).

 

SPORTS AND CAMPING

9. Sign-up for Teekkaripurjehtijat’s navigation courses is open!

Teekkaripurjehtijat is organising navigation courses in the spring semester. The courses are in Finnish only. Navigointi 1 is an introductory course to navigation theory and waterborne traffic regulations. You will learn to find your way through the correct markers, to navigate using a map and to recognise other vessels based on their lights. The teaching starts from the basics, so no previous knowledge is required.

The Navigointi 2 course continues on from Navigointi 1 and gives you further information on e.g. the tides, the weather and using a radar, but it also deepens previously learned navigation skills. A prerequisite for completing the Navigointi 2 certificate is a passed archipelago boating or Navigointi 1 certificate. On TRIP’s courses, it is possible to complete both certificates during the same spring.

To take part on the course, you must be a member of Teekkaripurjehtijat (joining https://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?page_id=178).

More information on the courses, prices and lecture dates are available at https://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?page_id=211 (in Finnish). It is also possible to only complete the certificate. Direct link to sign-up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaiRqkxvfZp35MG5ckX7ZMEiaJV9AOvDf_xfM2zugNBVbHOQ/viewform (in Finnish).

10. Kupla’s basic course on scuba diving 2019

Once again, Kupla is organising a basic course on scuba diving in the spring! The course, known as LSPK, is meant for everyone interested in scuba diving. Those who successfully complete the course are granted a CMAS P1 card and a diving classification enabling dives to a depth of 15–20 metres. The classification is equivalent to e.g. the PADI OWD classification. The CMAS P1 card is accepted world-wide as proof of your diving skills. The course teaches you the basic diving skills and gives a good foundation for safe diving both in Finland and abroad. For good measure, you will get the best company for diving from the club members, as well as company for après-diving!

The course begins with an info lecture and introductory dive on Thursday 31 Jan 2019. The info lecture is held in Otaniemi, and the intro dive in the Leppävaara swimming hall. The course price, including the intro dive, for AYY members is a student-friendly 350e. Participation on the course requires Finnish language skills. Sign up by 17 Jan!

Further information at https://kupla.org/kurssit/lspk/ (in Finnish).

Sign-up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCXffQ4eexQUWw3TNTg79JIcvqKLYaKefYBweddwQD–77Zw/viewform (in Finnish).

 

OTHER

11. Youth from rainbow families wanted for research

As participants, young people are searched who are 15–29 years of age and who have at least one parent representing a sexual or gender minority. Answering the research questions is voluntary, confidential and takes place online anonymously (no name or personal details). The research aims to discover how the wellbeing of youth from rainbow families can be promoted and supported in pupil and student healthcare.

You can participate via this link: https://elomake3.uta.fi/lomakkeet/22195/lomake.html (in Finnish).

Data collection is open until 31 May 2019. The person in charge of the research is doctoral researcher Tiina Tuovila, University of Tampere, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nursing Science. tuovila.tiina.m@student.uta.fi.

12. Showcase Aalto in high schools! Training session on 16 Jan 2019

Each year, Aalto University students visit high schools, fairs and garrisons to talk about university studies to prospective freshmen, and a lot of enthusiastic spokespersons are needed for this.

Due to high demand, Aalto University Admission Services is organising an additional training session in January 2019 on Wednesday 16 Jan at 4.30–7.30 pm.

The training takes place in the Undergraduate Centre (Otakaari 1) and goes through the admission processes and application times at Aalto as well as the performance itself. Please note that only students who have been in the training can get compensation (100 €) for their info presentations.

Sign-up for the training can be found at https://tinyurl.com/Infoilijakoulutus2019 (in Finnish).

The training is organised if more than ten persons sign up, and the training facility is confirmed to participants in early January.

Further information: Aalto University Admission Services, hakijapalvelut@aalto.fi

13. Apply now to become part of Aalto-Helsinki iGEM 2019 team!

Are you still on the lookout for an interesting and impactful job for next summer? In that case, you just might be looking for the Aalto-Helsinki team that participates every year in the international synthetic biology competition iGEM (international Genetically Engineered Machine). During the year, together with an interdisciplinary team, you’ll get to think up, plan and execute from start to finish a synthetic biology project, spread awareness about the potential of synthetic biology and travel to other countries, culminating in the autumn in the iGEM Giant Jamboree competition in Boston.

Students from any Aalto School and study programme are eligible to apply. More information and the application form:  http://www.aaltohelsinki.com/2018/indexrekry.html

 

***

This is Aalto University Student Union’s weekly newsletter for week 51/2018. The newsletter gives you the news on AYY and its associations and sections, as well as other useful information.

If you want your own piece to appear in the newsletter, send your finalised text to tiedotteet@ayy.fi by 10 am on Thursday for publication the following week. The recommended length of the text is 500 characters and the maximum length 1 000 characters.

You can also read the newsletter on AYY’s website at /en/students/weekly-newsletter/

News concerning associations can be found in the association newsletter. Read them at /en/associations/association-newsletter/

Want to unsubscribe from the weekly newsletter mailing list? Click on the link and follow the instructions at the bottom of the page: https://list.ayy.fi/mailman/listinfo/ayy-info-fi

This is the autumn season’s second-to-last weekly newsletter for 2018. The last newsletter is published on Monday next week, and the first one for 2019 will be put together for Monday 14 Jan. Good luck, everyone, with completing the rest of the year’s projects.

Week 50

• 12 Dec: The Guild of the Cross: Game Night /blog/events/ristin-kilta-peli-ilta-13/ (in Finnish)
• 14 Dec: Village Christmas Party /en/blog/events/village-christmas-party/
• 15 Dec: PK’s Christmas in the Lauttasaari Church /blog/events/pkn-joulu-lauttasaaren-kirkossa/ (in Finnish)
• 16 Dec: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament – Murskaveljekset VI /blog/events/murskaveljekset-vi/
• 16 Dec: Wonder – Female choir KYN’s Christmas concert in the Temppeliaukio Church /en/blog/events/wonder-female-choir-kyns-christmas-concert/

Week 51

• 17 Dec: Futuretalks: Facing/Fading Frontiers /en/blog/events/futuretalks-facing-fading-frontiers/
• 17 Dec: KYL’s traditional Christmas concert in the Meilahti Church /blog/events/kyln-perinteinen-joulukonsertti-meilahden-kirkossa/
• 19 Dec: Wonder – Female choir KYN’s Christmas concerts /en/blog/events/wonder-female-choir-kyns-christmas-concert-2/
• 19 Dec: The Guild of the Cross: Aftermidsummer /blog/events/ristin-kilta-afterjuhannus-2/ (in Finnish)
• 19 Dec: Sound Christmas Night – the Polytech Orchestra’s Christmas concert /blog/events/soi-jouluyo-polyteknikkojen-orkesterin-joulukonsertti-3/
• 20 Dec: PK’s Christmas in St. John’s Church /blog/events/pkn-joulu-johanneksenkirkossa/ (in Finnish)
• 20 Dec: KYL’s traditional Christmas concert in the Temppeliaukio Church /blog/events/kyln-perinteinen-joulukonsertti-temppeliaukion-kirkossa-3/

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. Exceptions to end-of-year opening hours of AYY’s Services Office
2. Futuretalks: Facing/Fading Frontiers on 17 Dec 2018
3. Supplementary application to Student representative in Aalto University administration
4. Polyteekkari Museum renovations starting – volunteer forces needed!

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

5. Wonder – KYN’s Christmas concerts
6. PK’s Christmas – atmospheric male choir music in the Lauttasaari Church and St. John’s Church
7. Theatre offer for January 2019

EVENTS

8. Plätty’s Biomedical Bistro: Data Science in Health Tech on 13 Dec
9. Favourite Christmas carols on 14 Dec 2018 at 8 am in Alvari
10. AIESEC Talks on Climate Action
11. Aalto Tennis Christmas Party & Board Elections

OTHER

12. Top summer at a top university – apply to Stanford University’s summer school!

 

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. Exceptions to end-of-year opening hours of AYY’s Services Office

Over Christmas, the Services Office is closed from Sat 22 Dec 2018 until Tue 1 Jan 2019. From Wednesday 2 Jan 2019 onwards, the Office returns to its normal opening hours.

You can check the opening hours and exceptions to them at /en/contact-information/#Otaniemi

2. Futuretalks: Facing/Fading Frontiers on 17 Dec 2018

Free movement has removed obstacles from the free exchange of knowledge and research in Europe and promoted versatile study and employment opportunities. Why is it still worth going on exchange, and what else does free movement enable? In which direction is free movement heading – are there new digital and tangible barriers rising in Europe?

Welcome to the Futuretalks discussion event on Monday 17 Dec at 4–6 pm in Kipsari, Väre to discuss the burning themes of Europe together with e.g. journalist Riku Rantala, Member of the European Parliament Miapetra Kumpula-Natri and Sitra’s Senior Lead Laura Halenius!

The event is part of the Futuretalks series delving into topical phenomena in Europe from the point of view of influencing. The event series deepens perspectives and the contexts of decision-making on burning themes via opening discussions.

Further information on the event: /en/blog/events/futuretalks-facing-fading-frontiers/

3. Supplementary application to Student representative in Aalto University administration

Aalto University Student Union decided on 26 Oct 2018 to open a call for applications to Student representatives in the Aalto University administration for the calendar year 2019. Four calls have been continued until 11 Dec 2018 at 11.59 pm due to a low number of applicants:

• LUMA Centre Steering Group (i.e. Aalto Junior steering group), 1 ordinary member
• IDBM programme committee (ARTS, BIZ, CHEM, ELEC, ENG, SCI), 3 ordinary and 3 deputy members
• Entrepreneurship Programme Committee, 1 ordinary and 1 deputy member
• Master’s Programme in Urban Studies and Planning Education Council, 3 ordinary and 3 deputy members

All students of Aalto University are eligible to apply. The descriptions of the different organs of trust contain more detailed information about possible requirements and restrictions. More information and instructions for applying:

/en/blog/2018/12/04/ayy-is-looking-for-student-representatives-for-2019-the-calls-continue/

4. Polyteekkari Museum renovations starting – volunteer forces needed!

The Polyteekkari Museum renovations are about to start, and helping hands are needed. Assisting in the different stages of the move and renovations will not only earn you glory, fame and a happy feeling but also an attachment to the project rope given out for the first time.

The first chance to help out is on Saturday 15 Dec when the Museum is moving away ahead of the renovations. Help is welcome at around 11 am–5 pm, and you can show up when it suits you either for a little while or for the whole day. There will be food and drinks provided for the helpers. Sign up as a helping hand at http://bit.ly/museonmuutto18. Let us know what time you think you can join us and your possible dietary requirements.

P.S. The next time help is needed is probably in August 2019 when the new Polyteekkari Museum is being renovated. The move back will take place in autumn 2019.

More information on Telegram from Moving Chief Chriso (@Chriau) or Lensku (@Lensku).

Sign up to help move our priceless heritage into safety ahead of the Museum facilities’ renovations! Scheduling and sign-up meant for planning the helpers’ food offerings.  The combined privacy policy and information document is available here: http://bit.ly/muuttorekisteri18 (in Finnish).

 

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

5. Wonder – KYN’s Christmas concerts

From starshine grows a ray of hope, from the deepest whiteness the greatest love. Into darkness a light kindles, into gloom an all-illuminating wonder.

In its Christmas concerts, KYN will transport you from a winter’s evening into Christmas night with the freshly arranged most loved Christmas songs, English carols and a number of modern Christmas classics. The atmosphere is complemented by lighting design by Mika Venhovaara. The choir is conducted by Music Councillor Kaija Viitasalo.

We wish you heartily welcome to join us on the passage into Christmas.

Sun 16 Dec 2018 at 7 pm (doors at 6.30 pm) Temppeliaukion kirkko, Lutherinkatu 3, Helsinki

Wed 19 Dec 2018 at 6 pm (doors at 5.30 pm) Chapel of the Holy Heart, Kirstinkatu 1, Helsinki

Wed 19 Dec 2018 at 8 pm (doors at 7.30 pm) Chapel of the Holy Heart, Kirstinkatu 1, Helsinki

Programmes from choir members and the doors 20/15

Concert duration about 1 h

You can also find the events on Facebook!

6. PK’s Christmas – atmospheric male choir music in the Lauttasaari Church and St. John’s Church

Once again, the Christmas concerts of the Polytech Choir (PK) will tune you into the festive spirit. The concerts, organised in the Lauttasaari and St. John’s Churches on 15 and 20 Dec, continue PK’s traditional Christmas song concerts by combining new and older male choir music, inviting you to enjoy the familiar warm atmosphere and the pleasant Christmas spirit.

• On Saturday 15 Dec 2018 at 7 pm Lauttasaari Church
• On Thursday 20 Dec 2018 at 6 pm and 8 pm St. John’s Church

Tickets from the choir’s own webstore at http://www.polyteknikkojenkuoro.fi/en/konsertit/.

Tickets: 20€ / 10€ (students, unemployed, conscripts, children under 16 years), 0–6-year-olds free of charge when accompanied by a guardian.

7. Theatre offer for January 2019

The new year 2019 is comfortably kicked off in the theatre. On Wednesday 9 Jan 2019 at 7 pm, Willensauna offers a fun and warm performance of Gabriel, based on Mika Waltari’s writing.

For university students, tickets only 12 euros behind this link: https://www.lippu.fi/lippuja.html?affiliate=FIV&erid=2351787&doc=erdetaila&fun=erdetail&language=en

 

EVENTS

8. Plätty’s Biomedical Bistro: Data Science in Health Tech on 13 Dec

Welcome to Plätty’s (Polytech Organisation of Biomedical Engineering) career event, the Biomedical Bistro, on Thursday 13 Dec at 4.45 pm! In the Bistro, different Health Tech companies will describe how they use data science in their daily work, and what kind of plans they have for data in the future. We encourage students from any programming background to attend the evening (and enjoy the free food). The Bistro is held in English.

The event starts with a coffee service at 4.45 pm, and there is food on offer between presentations. To optimise the service, we ask you to sign up at www.tinyurl.com/bistro-ilmo. Welcome!

WHAT? Plätty’s Biomedical Bistro

WHEN? On Thursday 13 Dec at 4.45 pm

WHERE? Rakentajanaukio 2C, Otaniemi, 3^rd floor conference room (NBE)

HOW? www.tinyurl.com/bistro-ilmo

MORE INFORMATION: https://platty.ayy.fi/?p=417

P.S. Plätty’s election meeting will be held on Tue 18 Dec. If you are interested in health technology and easy contacts to such companies, you should consider joining the Plätty Board! 😉

9. Favourite Christmas carols on 14 Dec 2018 at 8 am in Alvari

The Favourite Christmas carols singalong is organised on Friday 14 Dec 2018 at 8 am in the student restaurant Alvari, Otakaari 1. This year, also early-bird students are invited to the traditional Christmas carol event of the staff of Aalto University and VTT. Come along and sing yourself into the Christmas spirit! The event is Finnish-language and organised by Aalto University HR, VTT and the Aalto chaplains.

10. AIESEC Talks on Climate Action

Series 2 of AIESEC Talks: This time, AIESEC Helsinki invites Dr. Laura Riuttanen from the Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR), and Dr. Risto Makkonen from the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) to talk about their work in Climate Action.

Dr. Laura Riuttanen will be speaking about the relationship between water and the climate.

Dr. Risto Makkonen will be speaking about his research in anthropogenic aerosols and their impact on the climate.

When: Friday 14 December at 6–8 pm

Where: Tiedekulma

**This event is free, but please register as seats are limited.**

Register here: http://bit.ly/rsvp-aiesec-talks-ii

For any questions or comments, contact ilse.tse@aiesec.net

Follow us on Twitter, Linkedin and Facebook.

11. Aalto Tennis Christmas Party & Board Elections

Welcome to the casual Aalto Tennis Christmas Party & Autumn Meeting / Board Elections on Saturday 15 December! We will be at Tapiolan Tennispuisto. We will start with the autumn meeting at 6 pm, and the Christmas Party begins at 7 pm. Meanwhile, we will enjoy Christmas treats, music and good company. The Board elections will take place later in the evening, so you have time to ask about the positions during the night.

Mainly, this is a nice and warm Christmas party for our members and others interested in Aalto Tennis – you will certainly have a good time even if you wouldn’t apply for the board!

More information on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/337675443680555/

OTHER

12. Top summer at a top university – apply to Stanford University’s summer school!

Once again, Aalto students have the opportunity to apply for the Stanford Summer Session International Honors Program (IHP), organised in California on 22 June–18 Aug 2019. The application period is 15 Dec 2018–15 Jan 2019 (at 6 pm).

Aalto University, in conjunction with SSIHP, will provide a maximum of six Aalto students with full scholarships. The goal is to choose one scholarship student from each school, provided that suitable candidates are found. The scholarship, approx. 15 000 USD, covers the tuition fee, insurance, board and meals on campus. An additional 1000 euros is separately granted for travel.

Further information on Into. https://into.aalto.fi/display/enuutiset/Stanford+University+International+Summer+School+2019

***

This is Aalto University Student Union’s weekly newsletter for week 50/2018. The newsletter gives you the news on AYY and its associations and sections, as well as other useful information.

If you want your own piece to appear in the newsletter, send your finalised text to tiedotteet@ayy.fi by 10 am on Thursday for publication the following week. The recommended length of the text is 500 characters and the maximum length 1 000 characters.

You can also read the newsletter on AYY’s website at /en/students/weekly-newsletter/

News concerning associations can be found in the association newsletter. Read them at /en/associations/association-newsletter/

Want to unsubscribe from the weekly newsletter mailing list? Click on the link and follow the instructions at the bottom of the page: https://list.ayy.fi/mailman/listinfo/ayy-info-fi

Today is your last chance to apply to Student representative in administration or AYY volunteer for 2019. Read more at ayy.fi/en/halloped and ayy.fi/stop/en.

PLEASE NOTE that because of Independence Day, the materials for the weekly newsletter for week 50 must be delivered to tiedotteet@ayy.fi BY WEDNESDAY 5 DEC AT 10 AM. The newsletter is published as usual on Monday 10 Dec. The last weekly newsletter of 2018 comes out on Monday 17 Dec, and the first one for 2019 on Monday 14 Jan 2019.

Week 49

• 3 Dec: Sustainable Business Club general meeting https://www.facebook.com/events/607089266372884/?event_time_id=607090523039425
• 4 Dec: Pollux elective meeting and Christmas party /blog/events/polluxin-pikkujoulut-pollux-pre-christmas-party/
• 4 Dec: Sweco summer job kick-off breakfast https://www.facebook.com/events/191548225117074/ (in Finnish)
• 5 Dec: The Guild of the Cross: Night of prayer and praise /blog/events/ristin-kilta-rukous-ja-ylistysilta-7/ (in Finnish)
• 6 Dec: Students’ Independence Day procession https://itsenaisyyspaiva.ayy.fi/?lang=en
• 7 Dec: OUBS Christmas Party /blog/events/oubsin-pikkujoulut/ (in Finnish)
• 8 Dec: Toivioretkellä – Dissonanssi Christmas concert https://www.facebook.com/events/281086799204953/
• 8 Dec: Nippoli Christmas Party /en/blog/events/nippolis-christmas-party/

Week 50

• 12 Dec: The Guild of the Cross: Game Night /blog/events/ristin-kilta-peli-ilta-13/ (in Finnish)
• 14 Dec: Village Christmas Party /en/blog/events/village-christmas-party/
• 16 Dec: Wonder – Female choir KYN’s Christmas concert in the Temppeliaukio Church /en/blog/events/wonder-female-choir-kyns-christmas-concert/

 

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. Exceptions to end-of-year opening hours of AYY’s Services Office
2. Hottest Improvement Idea of the Village competition
3. Futuretalks: Facing/Fading Frontiers on 17 Dec 2018

WORKING LIFE

4. Sweco summer job kick-off breakfast on 4 Dec

EVENTS

5. Media Lab Demo Day on 5 Dec
6. Students’ Independence Day Procession 2018
7. Hugo Gala celebrates the Aalto community and its pioneers on 7 Dec
8. Favourite Christmas carols on 14 Dec 2018 at 8 am in Alvari

SPORTS AND CAMPING

9. FC Kissat train in Otahalli on Fridays

WELLBEING

10. Campus restaurants’ opening hours at the end of the year

 

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. Exceptions to end-of-year opening hours of AYY’s Services Office

The AYY Services Office is closed on Independence Day 6 Dec. On Friday 7 Dec, the Member Services are open as usual at 12 noon–4 pm, but the Housing Services are closed.

Over Christmas, the Services Office is closed from Sat 22 Dec 2018 until Tue 1 Jan 2019. From Wednesday 2 Jan 2019 onwards, the Office returns to its normal opening hours.

2. Hottest Improvement Idea of the Village competition

Would it be cool to have a giant slide on the Otaranta beach or a massive tree house at the tip of the cape? Are you longing for a frisbee golf course or a gazebo in the Village?

Come up with your own wild improvement idea and prepare an execution plan for it. You can take part until 9 Dec, and the winner(s) will be announced at the Village Christmas party on 14 Dec. The developers of the best ideas will be rewarded, and it will be attempted to realise the plans. You can take part here:

https://lomake.ayy.fi/kampusjaosto/kylan-kuumin-kehityskilpailu/

3. Futuretalks: Facing/Fading Frontiers on 17 Dec 2018

Free movement has removed obstacles from the free exchange of knowledge and research in Europe and promoted versatile study and employment opportunities. Why is it still worth going on exchange, and what else does free movement enable? In which direction is free movement heading – are there new digital and tangible barriers rising in Europe?

Welcome to the Futuretalks discussion event on Monday 17 Dec at 4–6 pm in Väre to discuss the burning themes of Europe together with e.g. journalist Riku Rantala, Member of the European Parliament Miapetra Kumpula-Natri and Sitra’s Senior Lead Laura Halenius!

The event is part of the Futuretalks series delving into topical phenomena in Europe from the point of view of influencing. The event series deepens perspectives and the contexts of decision-making on burning themes via opening discussions.

Further information on the event: /en/blog/events/futuretalks-facing-fading-frontiers/

 

WORKING LIFE

4. Sweco summer job kick-off breakfast on 4 Dec

Welcome to Sweco’s summer job kick-off over a grand breakfast on Tuesday 4 Dec at 8.30–11.30 am. The event takes place at Aalto University’s Sweco Room at Rakentajanaukio 4.

Come along to be one of the first to grab a job at Sweco for next summer! At this relaxed event, you will get to find out about summer job opportunities at Sweco, our employees’ career stories and our fields of operation. You will also get a unique opportunity to network and get to know the people at Sweco! There are light bites on offer throughout the event, so join us any time between 8.30 am and 11.30 am.

Further information: Matilda Rönnqvist, matilda.ronnqvist@sweco.fi, tel.040 4864003

The event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/191548225117074/ (in Finnish)

 

EVENTS

5. Media Lab Demo Day on 5 Dec

The Department of Media invites you to Media Lab Demo Day, where students and researchers showcase their finished projects and works in progress. Come by and try out new games! Look at graphic design, photographs and listen to sound installations! Take part in research in Media through presentations and listen to alumni speeches!

WHERE: Harald Herlin Learning Centre Makerspace

WHEN: Tuesday 5 Dec at 1–5 pm
EVENT ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/events/195240234737896/

6. Students’ Independence Day Procession 2018

The student unions of the Capital Region are celebrating Independence Day together, just like last year. This year, students will join the procession for sustainable development and the Finnish nature. The event is organised by the student unions of the Capital Region: HYY, AYY, ArtSU, SHS, Kadettitoverikunta, Metka and Helga.

The festivities begin with the placing of wreaths at Sankariristi at the Hietaniemi cemetery at 4 pm.

The procession starts off from the Hietaniemi Chapel at the cemetery at around 5 pm. The President of the Republic greets the procession from the Palace balcony.

A public celebration is held at the Senate Square from around 5.55 pm to 6.15 pm.

Further information on the procession, schedule, dress code and organisations’ flags is available on the event’s own website at https://itsenaisyyspaiva.ayy.fi/?lang=en.

7. Hugo Gala celebrates the Aalto community and its pioneers on 7 Dec

During the autumn, Aava has collected nominations from the Aalto community on associations and other groups working hard in Otaniemi that have done a particularly good job in their field this year. A huge number of messages was sent in. The Hugo Gala celebrates the Aalto community and its pioneers, but this time, we are not talking about individuals but bringing to the limelight the amazing accomplishments of the associations operating in our community along with their huge significance and the work put into them. In addition to compliments, the associations with the most remarkable work efforts are granted an accolade.

Come to Servin mökki to celebrate and enjoy a warm-hearted gala dinner while listening to all the things that the associations of the Aalto community have accomplished this year. Who knows, maybe someone will receive their accolade thanks to your nomination!

• Sign-up at ly/hugogaala by 5 Dec.
• FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2183187478381532/
• WHAT: Hugo Gala
• WHEN: 7 Dec at 6 pm
• FOR WHOM: The whole Aalto community
• WHERE: Smökki
• DRESS CODE: Cocktail
• PRICE: 20 e

8. Favourite Christmas carols on 14 Dec 2018 at 8 am in Alvari

The Favourite Christmas carols singalong is organised on Friday 14 Dec 2018 at 8 am in the student restaurant Alvari, Otakaari 1. This year, also early-bird students are invited to the traditional Christmas carol event of the staff of Aalto University and VTT. Come along and sing yourself into the Christmas spirit! The event is Finnish-language and organised by Aalto University HR, VTT and the Aalto chaplains.

 

SPORTS AND CAMPING

9. FC Kissat train in Otahalli on Fridays

The futsal season is at its hottest, and FC Kissat continue to train in Otahalli on Fridays at 3–4 pm! All new and old female students, regardless of their field, are welcome to the practices and matches of Kissat. We train with a twinkle in our eye, and players of all levels can take part in our activities. In winter, we play futsal in the amateur league in Helsinki.

Welcome also to the autumn season’s ending party and elective meeting of Kissat on Fri 14 Dec! More information is available on the FC Kissat Facebook page at www.facebook.com/fckissat, and you can also contact us at fckissat@gmail.com.

Meow, see you at the practice and the Christmas Party!

WELLBEING

10. Campus restaurants’ opening hours at the end of the year

The campus restaurants have reduced their opening hours during the holiday season in December and January. The exceptions to the opening hours of the Otaniemi and Töölö campus restaurants have been updated on the Campus restaurants (https://www.aalto.fi/campus/campus-restaurants-and-cafes) page. Please note that changes may occur to the opening hours. Always check the latest information on the website of the restaurants.

***

This is Aalto University Student Union’s weekly newsletter for week 49/2018. The newsletter gives you the news on AYY and its associations and sections, as well as other useful information.

If you want your own piece to appear in the newsletter, send your finalised text to tiedotteet@ayy.fi by 10 am on Thursday for publication the following week. The recommended length of the text is 500 characters and the maximum length 1 000 characters.

You can also read the newsletter on AYY’s website at /en/students/weekly-newsletter/

News concerning associations can be found in the association newsletter. Read them at /en/associations/association-newsletter/

Want to unsubscribe from the weekly newsletter mailing list? Click on the link and follow the instructions at the bottom of the page: https://list.ayy.fi/mailman/listinfo/ayy-info-en