This is AYY’s Weekly Newsletter 20/2012

SELL Games take over Otaniemi this week. Enjoy the sporty atmosphere and cheer Aalto University’s team to success. The detailed programme and schedule with sporting venues is available in the event manual.

This spring, the weekly newsletter will be published for the last time at week 22, so there will be two more newsletters. Sunny May for you all!

1. This week’s events
2. AYY is looking for a producer for events and culture
3. SUBMIT YOUR EVENTS FOR AYY’S ACADEMIC YEAR CALENDAR 2012-2013
4. POLYTECH MUSEUM TO OPEN EVEN DRIER ON 18 MAY
5. Major sitsit at Senaatintori Square on Tuesday, 29 May
6. AFYE PROVIDES FUNDING FOR EVENT ORGANISING
7. Basic course of security officers
8. SIT ME furniture exhibition open around the clock in front of Design Museum
9. Bikepolis beginner group rides
10. MoA’12 Slam: Science goes performance theatre
11. Bit Bang Seminar on Future of Internet, register no later than 16 May
12. Suomi Summer Party, Mon, 14 May 2012, at 7pm-

1. This week’s events

• Mon, 14 May: Flob Lady 3 floorball try-out
• Wed, 16 May: AEGEE-Helsinki Chill Out Night!
• Wed, 16 May: Roope Kojonen – arguments of intelligent design
• Wed, 16 May: KYL Southern-Finland Tour: Turku
• Thu, 17 May: SELL2012 Games begin
• Thu, 17 May: KYL Southern-Finland Tour: Lahti
• Thu, 17 May: Flob Lady2 floorball try-out
• Sat, 19 May: KYL Southern-Finland Tour: Jyväskylä

2. AYY is looking for a producer for events and culture

AYY is looking for a producer for an open-ended position from 1 June 2012 onwards or by arrangement.

The producer supports the student union sections in producing events with another producer. During the year, the student union sections organise numerous events for the members and the producers support the organising of these events. Producers particularly take care of the monitoring of finances, obtaining permissions from the authorities, and general supporting of volunteers. The producer acts as the member and secretary of Aalto Community Section Aava. In addition, the producer is responsible for the development and coordination of the Student Union’s rental facilities (saunas, club facilities, etc.)

Free-form applications with résumés can be submitted to AYY’s Secretary General Teemu Halme to the address paasihteeri(at)ayy.fi by 4pm on 15 May 2012. You will receive a confirmation stating that we have received your application. Interviews will be arranged in week 21 (21‒25 May), after which AYY Board will decide on the suitable applicant.

Further information on the vacancy. (in Finnish)

3. SUBMIT YOUR EVENTS FOR AYY’S ACADEMIC YEAR CALENDAR 2012-2013

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, 27 May 2012. 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 27 May 2012, 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.

Submit events here.

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

4. POLYTECH MUSEUM TO OPEN EVEN DRIER ON 18 MAY

On Friday, 18 May 2012, the second opening ceremony of the world’s only Polytech Museum will be celebrated. The museum is located in Otaniemi at the address Jämeräntaival 3.

Doors to the renovated premises and exhibition will be open on the opening day between 11am-6pm and the solemn ceremonies will be implemented at 3pm. Activities organised indoors and outdoors.

Engineering students with their friends are welcome!

5. Major sitsit at Senaatintori Square on Tuesday, 29 May

Major sitsit are organised at Senaatintori Square for several hundred university students, where citizens and tourists can take part in their own way by coming to a picnic and participating in the event. The event is part of the ”Helsinki 200 Years As Capital” theme year.

A separate area is limited to the actual participants who can access the area with the event pass. Outside the area, it is desirable that citizens, tourists, friends and guests celebrate their own dinner party or picnic in a sophisticated way, of course. The major sitsit starts at 4pm with a welcome drink and the event will culminate with the ball starting approximately at 9pm to which all are welcome! At 10pm, a procession will lead us towards Havis Amanda and Runeberg statues, where speeches are held. The after party takes place at the restaurant Kaarle XII. Further information on Facebook.

This splendid spectacle costs 15 euro and AYY’s food is known to be very tasty. Aava also participates in the event!

We have reserved 80 seats for AYY’s members, so please sign up fast. The registration will open on Monday, 14 May, 6pm at https://lomake.ayy.fi/aava/suursitsit/ . Registration will be open until the quota is met.

6. AFYE PROVIDES FUNDING FOR EVENT ORGANISING

Aalto First Year Experience (AFYE) is a project offered by Aalto University, which aim is to welcome new students to the university and open a window to various opportunities offered by Aalto without clinging to the borders of the scientific fields. AFYE means everything that is related to the reception of new students as part of Aalto community during the first year of studies. Orientations and tutor activities of the schools are part of AFYE’s concept. In addition, we organise various events and advertise opportunities concerning the new students on our website.

AFYE invites student organisations, guilds and associations to create an incredible first year for new students and show everything that Aalto has to offer. AFYE provides funding for event organising, which are targeted to new students during the next academic year. Further information on AFYE’s Into website.

7. Basic course of security officers

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.

AYY will organise in cooperation with Turvakerroin Ltd a VERY INEXPENSIVE basic course of security officers. You can complete the 32-hour course this spring during the following five days: 21 May, 23 May, 24 May, 25 May and 26 May. You should reserve time between 4pm-10pm on weekdays and 4pm-10pm on Saturday.  You must participate every day!

The course price for students of Aalto univerity will be only 42e and 64e for others! This price is a fraction of the price you would have to pay elsewhere. The course will be organised if there are enough participants. Please sign up at https://lomake.ayy.fi/yhdistykset/jarjestyksenvalvojan-peruskurssi/

Further information: otto.palonen@ayy.fi.

8. SIT ME furniture exhibition open around the clock in front of Design Museum

SIT ME furniture exhibition 11.5.-16.9. open around the clock In front of Design Museum, the area between Korkeavuorenkatu, Yrjönkatu and Merimiehenkatu

Furniture design students have taken a new stance on where to sit. Their work is on the borderline between fine art and applied art, more specifically, when everyday, functional seats are transformed into sculpture. SIT ME is a furniture exhibition by third-year furniture design students at the Aalto University School of Art, Design and Architecture.

Their SIT ME exhibition asks questions about our contemporary ideas of design, presenting experimental and unique sculptural wooden benches. SIT ME is an outdoor exhibition, located in front of the Design Museum and is open from May to September around the clock.

Designers: Mirella Abe, Eetu Enqvist, Laura Euro, Laura Jokinen, Anna-Kaisa Laitinen, Anni Ojanen, Katja Rouvinen, Minttu Somervuori, Mari Sollman, Suvi Toivari, Mirka Uski and Caius Verhe

9. Bikepolis beginner group rides

Bikepoli organises three mountain biking group rides for beginners. The schedule for the rides is as follows:

• Wednesday 16 May 6pm from the workshop, destination Leppävaara
• Wednesday 23 May 6pm from the workshop, destination Espoo Central Park
• Wednesday 30 May 6pm from the workshop, destination Helsinki Central Park

The duration of the rides is around 2hrs. The equipment needed is a mountain bike and a helmet. No previous experience is needed. It is also possible to borrow Bikepolis mountain bike.

10. MoA’12 Slam: Science goes performance theatre

16 May 2012, 7pm-10pm, At MoA’12 exhibition space, Jätkäsaari, Helsinki, Building 3L, Tyynenmerenkatu 6, (ex. Hietasaarenkuja 6)

At MoA’12 Slam, 5 Aalto students will enter the race for a €500 cash prize and present their research topics to the audience and judges. The medium of presentations is free and can range from a more traditional talk to dance choreography or self-composed song. Creativity is strongly encouraged and everything is allowed to fascinate, inspire, move or entertain the audience – and win their votes. Because in the end of the evening it will be the audience who selects the winner of MoA’12 Slam.

MoA’12 Slam is collaboration between Aalto University and ScienceSLAM Helsinki to promote fun and creativity in science. At MoA’12 Slam, these 5 performances will be shown:

• Anna Cajanus (School of Science), “Social enterprises and for-profit businesses working together in Finland – how and why?”
• Seungho Lee (School of Arts, Design and Architecture), “Beef Finland 2012”
• Jemina Lehmuskoski (International Design Business Management), “Bringing R&D tools to elementary schools”
• Linda Söderholm (School of Arts, Design and Architecture), “Helsinki freezing – B-girls’ view”
• Siiri Viljanen (School of Chemical Technology), “Utilisation of spent sulphite liquor for chemical production”

Free entrance, limited seats. Register here in advance.

http://moa.aalto.fi/2012/en/events/nr16/
http://scienceslam.fi/moa-slam-2012/

moa@scienceslam.fi

11. Bit Bang Seminar on Future of Internet, register latest on 16 May

• What? Bit Bang Seminar on Future of Internet
• When? 21 May 2012 at 12.30pm-5pm
• Where? TUAS building, auditorium AS1 (Otaniementie 17, 02150 Espoo)

Bit Bang 4, the fourth Aalto-wide and multidisciplinary post-graduate course, invites you to attend the presentations of the semester’s team work assignments. The post graduate students have spent the spring discussing economical, societal, governance and technological aspects of the Future of the Internet. Come and hear what they’ve found out!

Register to elina.karvonen@aalto.fi by 16 May

Seminar programme

• 12:30 Registration and coffee
• 13:00 Welcoming words, Professor Yrjö Neuvo
• 13:05 The Internet took my job!
• 13:50 Gamification of Life
• 14:35 Coffee
• 15:00 Strategies to take over the Internet
• 15:45 Mankind 2.0
• 16:30 Closing, Professor Yrjö Neuvo
• 17:00 Seminar ends

More information about the course and the event.

12. Suomi Summer Party, Mon 14 May 2012, at 7pm-

The AYY International Committee proudly presents!

The spring is coming to an end, and it is time for you to experience the Finnish summer! Come and enjoy yourself with your friends at the Suomi Summer Party, and learn how the stereotypical Finn might enjoy his or her time at the summer cottage or otherwise.

We have arranged some interesting summery games for you to participate in, and there are prizes as well! There is Finnish traditional summer food available, as well as other stuff we are still keeping as a secret 🙂

To blend in to the crowd, please dress comfortably and informally. Also take your swimsuits and towels with you! 🙂

• Where: Gorsu, JMT 5
• When: 14 May starting from 7pm
• Why: It’s summer! Wohoo!

This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 19/2012

SELL Games will take over Otaniemi after a little over one week on 17–20 May. You can still sign up for the event by Friday, 11 May, by email at info@sell2012.fi or telephone +358 50 5209428.
The event manual has also been published. You can read it here.

1. This week’s events
2. Aalto member, sign up for SELL Games by 11 May
3. Teekkari Village 60^th anniversary
4. AYY is looking for a producer for events and cultural affairs
5. Basic course of security officers
6. Create ideas for new kind of student housing –  3,000 euro for the winning team!
7. Otakappeli chapel’s renovation to be completed on 11 May
8. Summer job info answers to summer employees’ questions
9. Work goes happy – well-being at work event on 11 May
10. LAST CALL: APPLY FOR AALTO UNIVERSITY MENTORING PROGRAMME
11. Performers wanted for the 5th ScienceSLAM Helsinki event
12. KY-Slice informs: supergolf game rights on sale until 11 May, golf season to begin on 26 May
13. CNN-Aalto University seminar on 9 May: 12 months that can change decades
14. Participate in creating future visions for Espoo

1. This week’s events

• Tue, 8 May: AYY-Kehy: Get-together and the spring meeting/ tutustumisilta ja kevätkokous
• Wed, 9 May: Game night
• Wed, 9 May: AEGEE-Helsinki Social Meeting
• Thu, 10 May: Limittäin – spring concert of PK and KYN
• Thu, 10 May: Flob Lady3 floorball try-out
• Fri, 11 May: watch ice hockey with AYY and Hartwall

2. Aalto member, sign up for SELL Games by 11 May

SELL Student Games is this year’s biggest international student sporting event! The Games will be arranged in Espoo, Otaniemi, 17-20 May. The laid-back atmosphere and team spirit of the Games is definitely something unique! There are no age or level requirements – all sport enthusiasts are welcome to participate!

SPORTS: Basketball, volleyball, football (7 vs 7), floorball, ultimate (5 vs 5), disc golf, judo, fencing, tennis, chess, badminton, orienteering, swimming and athletics.

REGISTRATION: By 11 May via email info@sell2012.fi or by phone +358 50 5209428. The team leader for Aalto University is Heidi Heiskanen (heidi.heiskanen@ayy.fi). Important! Please submit your name, sport, date of birth and possible records/your level. Please also submit your photo (for the event pass).

ENTRY FEE: €15/person/day if the registration is made before 11 May!

Entry fee includes:

• The right to participate in competitions and related events
• Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• HSL’s regional ticket during the games

For more information: www.sell2012.fi

Welcome!

3. 60th anniversary of Teekkari Village

This year on 13 May, Teekkari Village will celebrate its 60^th anniversary as the home of technology students. This party offers something for everyone.

On the eve of the celebration, Saturday 12 May, Servin Mökki (Jämeräntaival 4) offers a bouncy castle, popcorn and fun slush ice drink for children. The event is organised between 12noon-4pm.

In the evening, a party will take over Smökki at 7pm, where all AYY members are warmly welcome. Event on Facebook.

On the morning of the birthday (Mother’s Day) on 13 May, there is a more formal section of the party, Flower Day message. The event will begin at Otaniemi beach sauna at 8am where food, drinks and music performances are provided. Official ceremonies begin at 12noon. The sauna is warm between 10am-6pm and the night continues at OK20 from 6pm onwards. Event on Facebook.

Welcome!

4. AYY is looking for a producer for events and culture

AYY is looking for a producer for an open-ended position from 1 June 2012 onwards or by arrangement.

The producer supports the student union sections in producing events with another producer. During the year, the student union sections organise numerous events for the members and the producers support the organising of these events. Producers particularly take care of the monitoring of finances, obtaining permissions from the authorities, and general supporting of volunteers. The producer acts as the member and secretary of Aalto Community Section Aava. In addition, the producer is responsible for the development and coordination of the Student Union’s rental facilities (saunas, club facilities, etc.)

Free-form applications with résumés can be submitted to AYY’s Secretary General Teemu Halme to the address paasihteeri(at)ayy.fi  by 4pm on 15 May 2012. You will receive a confirmation stating that we have received your application. Interviews will be arranged in week 21 (21‒25 May), after which AYY Board will decide on the suitable applicant.

Further information on the vacancy. (in Finnish)

5. Basic course of security officers

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.

AYY will organise in cooperation with Turvakerroin Ltd a VERY INEXPENSIVE basic course of security officers. You can complete the 32-hour course this spring during the following five days: 21 May, 23 May, 24 May, 25 May and 26 May. You should reserve time between 4pm-10pm on weekdays and 4pm-10pm on Saturday.  You must participate every day!

The course price for students of Aalto univerity will be only 42e and 64e for others! This price is a fraction of the price you would have to pay elsewhere. The course will be organised if there are enough participants. Registrations: otto.palonen@ayy.fi.

6. Create ideas for new kind of student housing –  3,000 euro for the winning team!

Dear student! Take your chance: We have decided to continue the registration of teams to the competition New Forms in Student Housing until 31 May. The former registration ended 30 April. See further information and register your team in the address http://worldstudentcapital.fi/en/city-home/

7. Otakappeli chapel’s renovation will be completed on 11 May 

Otaniemi chapel’s renovation will be completed in May. The first event after the renovation is the mass on Mother’s Day on 13 May, 11am. After the mass, Mother’s Day coffee and cake will be served. Welcome!

8. Summer job info answers to summer employees’ questions

In the summer, the summer job info will help young people with questions related to emploment. The free service will begin on 2 May. The service is available by telephone at 0800 179 279 or through the electronic form at www.kesaduunari.fi.

For the first time, the service is also available on Facebook at www.facebook.com/kesaduunari. The purpose of Facebook site is to initiate discussion on the employment affairs of the young, and young employees can compare their own summer job experiences on the site.

– You should contact the summer job info before signing the work contract if you are uncertain about any employment-related issue. We are also glad to serve employers, says Summer Job Counsellor Joonas Tutti.

In the previous years, we have received questions on wages, vacation compensation and the length of work shifts. The service has proved to be very necessary: last year we received over 400 contacts.

Telephone service is open until 24 August on Fridays, 9am–3pm. Guidance is available in Finnish, Swedish and English. Guidance service is provided by the employees’ confederations SAK, STTK and Akava.

Further information:

SAK’s Organisation Secretary Anita Spring, tel. 0400 506 339, STTK’s Special Adviser in Student and Youth Issues Ulla Hyvönen, tel. 044 777 7089, Akava’s Student Ombudsman Elina Havu, tel. 050 341 4894

9. Work Goes Happy – well-being at work event on 11 May

We welcome all students to the free Work Goes Happy well-being at work event in Wanha Satama in Helsinki on Fri, 11 May, 10am-6pm. The idea of Work Goes Happy concept is to lighten up the message of well-being at work so that people get interested and listen. WGH gathers decision-makers in companies and opinion leaders to find inspiration for well-being at work.

The free event provides ideas, realisations from lecturs and tools from workshops. The workshops, such as the Boss Park tackles the challenges of leadership. Stella Polaris workshop introduces the secrets of the body language and expression.Lecturers include, among others, Change Coach Petri Niskanen and TTL’s Jari Hakanen.

The versatile programme on the main stage includes Entertainment World vs. Officer Battle, and the host is Mato Valtonen. An intense debate in front of the audience include, among others, Mikko Kuustonen and Pirjo Heikkilä, as well as Director of Finnish Institute of Occupational Health Guy Ahonen and Brain Researcher Kiti Müller.

You can register for the free event in advance at www.wgh.fi or on the venue for the price of a regular text message.

Further information, the programme and the list on exhibitors are also available at www.wgh.fi

Well-being at work concerns you, too. You are cordially welcome!

10. LAST CALL: APPLY FOR AALTO UNIVERSITY MENTORING PROGRAMME

Mentors are University graduates, our alumni. As a mentee you will get support and guidance on how to face the Finnish working life, a chance to improve your job application skills and a unique possibility to build network with a cross-disciplinary group of professionals.

Apply for the programme by 15 May.

Apply here

11. Performers wanted for the 5th ScienceSLAM Helsinki event

The 5th ScienceSLAM will be held on 13 June, in Helsinki’s brand new Pavilion for this summer’s World Design Capital festivities. We are again looking for enthusiastic, open-minded researchers that would like to share their research topic with a wider audience.

ScienceSLAM Helsinki is a popular science event series, aimed at the general public to promote science and research in a creative and entertaining way. Participants can come from all areas and stages of science, and are free to present a topic related to their own research expertise. Presenters have ten minutes each to win the votes of the audience. The medium of presentation is free and can range from a more traditional talk, to a dance choreography or self-made video clip. A stimulating, entertaining performance is at least as important as pure scientific value. Creativity and fun is strongly encouraged! The language of the event and presentations is English.

For more info on the event and how to apply please visit our website, or contact us directly. Deadline for applications is 20 May 2012. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Your team of ScienceSLAM Helsinki

web: www.scienceslam.fi
mail: mail@scienceslam.fi

12. KY-Slice informs: Supergolf game rights on sale until 11 May, the golf period to open on 26 May.

KY-Slice offers again inexpensive Supergold game rights for all Aalto members. Game rights are sold for 28 euro a piece. Further information is available here.

The opening game of the golf season will be organised on Saturday, 26 May in Nevas. The game is open to all Aalto members. Further information and registration instructions are available through this link.

13. CNN-Aalto University -seminar on 9 May: 12 months that can change decades

Welcome to an exclusive seminar with CNN’s foremost international business correspondent and presenter Richard Quest and special guests!

Some of the world’s major powers — the US, Russia, France and China — are electing their political leaders in 2012. How will the business world be affected by the possible governmental changes? What impact will the outcome of the U.S. election have on the rest of the world? And how do the elections affect the Finnish and European economy? How will the US election results affect EU?

• Time: 9 May 2012, 2pm-3.30pm
• Place: Aalto University School of Economics, Assembly Hall, Runeberginkatu 14-16

Members of the panel:

• Dr. Mika Aaltola The Finnish Institute of International Affairs, Programme Director – the Global Security research programme
• Dr. Sixten Korkman Former CEO of EVA and ETLA, Dr. Matti Nojonen Aalto University School of Economics
• Researcher Dr. Hanna Ojanen, The Finnish Institute of International Affairs, Researcher – The European Union research programme

The event is free of charge.

Please sign up by 7 May here.

14. Participate in creating future visions for Espoo

In your opinion, what would be the ideal Espoo like? Join the discussion by participating in this online interview. We want to set goals for the future years together with the residents and decision-makers of Espoo.

The idea is that you first think about the important features of a city. After this, you get to evaluate comments arisen from the common discussion. Your views are important material for the strategic work for the future of the city.

You can respond anonymously. It takes approximately only 10-15 minutes to respond. We will raffle five Nokia Lumia 800 mobile phones and cinema tickets among all respondents.

You can respond by Thursday, 31 May.

Please respond here (the survey is available in Finnish and Swedish)

This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 18/2012

1. This week’s events
2. AYY is looking for emergency accommodation coordinator
3. Travel to AATU with KUJ & Voyage
4. Basic course of security officers
5. What Property issue?
6. Long maintenance break (4 – 8 hours) in IT services on Saturday, 5 May 2012 from 9am
7. Summer courses and exams for technology students
8. EUROPEAN FILM WEEKS IN HELSINKI 26 April – 8 May 2012
9. Connect over drinks? Invitation to a publication event
10. TEDxAaltoUniversity goes MoA, Jätkäsaari 12 May
11. Transparency International Summer School on Integrity 2012, Vilnius, Lithuania
12. OtaKoppi’s opening of the baseball season on 3 May 2012
13. Volunteer in the casting events of the Winning Team programme?

1. This week’s events

• Wed, 2 May: ADS Weekly Debate
• Thu, 3 May: OtaKoppi’s opening of the baseball season

2. AYY is looking for emergency accommodation coordinator

AYY is looking for emergency accommodation coordinator beginning in the position approximately on 6 Aug 2012 or as agreed on.

The emergency accommodation coordinator is responsible for organising temporary housing for students who have no accommodation in the autumn and informing about emergency accommodation. The duties will include advising of students and international students in particular, practical management of emergency accommodation, including the monitoring of emergency accommodation use and management of keys, as well as long-term planning of emergency accommodation operations. In addition, the duties include reporting on activities and preparing follow-up proposals after the autumn.

The total working time in the position is two months. The basic salary is €1400 per month.

Free-form applications with résumés can be submitted to AYY’s Secretary General Teemu Halme no later than 10 May to the address paasihteeri(at)ayy.fi.

Further information on the position and application.

For further information on the position, please contact Housing Specialist Jaakko Koivula (firstname.surname@ayy.fi, 050 520 9444).

3. Travel to AATU with KUJ & Voyage

Akateeminen Aurajokilaivuritutkinto, also known as AATU, is all about appreciating the wonderful riverside in Turku and celebrating the beginning of the summer holidays. The participants of this event are instructed to roam around the beautiful city of Turku, collect stamps from bars for their special pub crawl map, and most importantly, enjoy the nascent summer!

Kulttuurijaosto (KUJ) and Aalto Voyage together provide bus rides from Helsinki to the site of the event in Turku. Two buses will take Aalto University’s students back and forth, leaving from Arabianranta, Otaniemi and in front of the KY building.

The price of this event, 30 euros, includes bus rides Helsinki-Turku-Helsinki and the event in Turku itself.

The bus rides from Helsinki to Turku leave at 11AM / 12PM on Thursday,  10 May, and the rides back home leave at 3:30AM near the site of the event’s after party. More information coming up during the bus rides.

KUJ entertains fellow passengers en route from Helsinki to Turku and from Turku to Helsinki. Are you overly fond of really bad jokes? Great, so are we.

Enrollment here

Briefly:

• WHAT: Akateeminen Aurajokilaivuritutkinto aka AATU
• WHERE: AATU will be held in Turku, the bus rides leave from Helsinki
• WHEN: Thursday, May 10, 2012. The buses leave at 11PM from Arabianranta and 12PM from Otaniemi and from Kamppi. The buses from Turku to Helsinki leave 3:30AM sharp.
• COST: 30€ (incl. bus rides back and forth and the AATU event in Turku

4. Basic course of security officers

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.

AYY will organise in cooperation with Turvakerroin Ltd a VERY INEXPENSIVE basic course of security officers. You can complete the 32-hour course this spring during the following five days: 21 May, 23 May, 24 May, 25 May and 26 May. You should reserve time between 4pm-10pm on weekdays and 4pm-10pm on Saturday.  You must participate every day!

The course price for students of Aalto university will be only 42e! This price is a fraction of the price you would have to pay elsewhere. The course will be organised if there are enough participants. Registrations: tuomo.tarvainen@gmail.com.

5. What Property Issue?

AYY arranges an open information and discussion session about the property issue between AYY and KY foundation  on Thursday 3rd of May. Come and find out what have happened and ask questions you’ve been thinking of.

Location: Design Factoryn Studio
Time: Thursday 3rd of May from 5 pm to  7pm

Welcome!

6. Long maintenance break (4 – 8 hours) in IT services on Saturday, 5 May 2012 from 9am

Aalto IT will update its centralized disc system to increase customers’ growing need for disc space. Various services will be out of use during the update. The most suitable day for this kind of update is Saturday 5 May 2012 when asked from the university’s service and support units. It’s only Saturday in May without teaching.

Maintenance break will last about 4-8 hours. Some important services which will be unavailable during the break are below. Some services will probably recover faster.

• Many financial services and difficulties with accessibility to some systems ( Dynastia, ProE)
• many servers rented by IT
• library’s payment and invoicing  systems
• Aalto e-mail
• Noppa
• VPN connections
• HOME and WORK file directories
• Qlickview
• TTS (business management system)
• logging in to workstations not possible

Portable computers will work if they are not connected to the fixed network. More specific information will be sent to IT administrators. It’s challenging to make big changes! We try to avoid future problems by improving our disc system.

+ Please note, that most probably also the University websites and intranet Inside will be down during the break, at least for a while.

Aalto IT will be updating the news items on Into

7. Summer courses and exams for technology students

Again this summer, Aalto University will organise courses and exams for the attending bachelor and master level students in the schools of technology. The general exam dates of technology in the summer of 2012 and the courses organised in the summer of 2012 are available on Into’s summer teaching website.

If you wish a summer exam for a specific course to be organised, please contact the head lecturer and ask for him/her to contact the summer teaching staff. The best way is to ask the lecturer to send an email to kesaopetus-avoin@aalto.fi.

Registration for summer courses and the exams in the early summer will begin on WebOodi on 3 May 2012 either at 8am or 12noon depending on a course. Registration for exams in August will start on WebOodi at 12noon on 2 July. Registration for courses that begin in August and exams in August requires that you have registered for attendance for the autumn term of 2012.

8. EUROPEAN FILM WEEKS IN HELSINKI 26 April – 8 May 2012

EUROPEAN FILM WEEKS IN HELSINKI 26 April – 8 May 2012

Eurooppasali (Malminkatu 16, Helsinki)

The event gathers together 26 different films from European countries and reaches a broad range of genres, such as drama, thriller, adventure, comedy, children and youth films, and animation. Download programme.

Film information.

Irish director Risteard Ó Domhnaill participates in the opening event 26 April and talks about his award winning document ‘The Pipe’. Finnish director Rax Rinnekangas participates on 4 May to present his film ‘Journey to Eden’.

The films are mainly subtitled in English. All screenings are free of charge, no tickets are required. The doors will be opened 30 minutes prior to each screening. Welcome!

Contacts: Johanna Kaprio, comm-rep-hel-eps@ec.europa.eu, 09 6226 5421

ec.europa.eu/finland, www.europarl.fi
Event on facebook

9. Connect over drinks? Invitation to a publication event

INVITATION TO A PUBLISHING EVENT: Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 9am-12.30pm, Linnanmäki, Helsinki

Welcome to discuss the social motives and emotions of the students’ drinking. Those who participate in the event will get their own copy of the recent release.

CONNECT OVER DRINKS?

Preventive substance abuse work and young adults’ drinking culture in the 2010s. Antti Maunu. EHYT 2012.

Venue: Linnanmäki Seminar Hall Poukama
Registration: By Monday, 7 May: http://tinyurl.com/ehytjulkkarilintsi tai kiti.poikonen(at)ehyt.fi |tel. 040 451 4199.

The event is organised by preventive substance abuse work EHYT: AMIS – Arjen Ammattilaiset.

10. TEDxAaltoUniversity goes MoA, Jätkäsaari 12 May

TEDxAalto presents a whole day event in Masters of Aalto premises at Jätkäsaari. Inspiring talks, TEDTalks videos, TEDx atmosphere and additional surprise programme. The event is open for everybody, limited seats.

Saturday 12 May, 1pm – 7:30pm

MoA exhibition, Jätkäsaari (Tyynenmerenkatu 6, L3) Registration 3-6 May. More information: www.tedxaalto.com

11. Transparency International Summer School on Integrity 2012, Vilnius, Lithuania.

Participants will learn from leading anti-corruption experts about the causes of corruption and practical ways in which societies can become more transparent and accountable in both public and private sectors. Summer School is for senior students, graduates and young professionals. There is a limited number of competitive scholarships that cover transportation, tuition and board expenses. The language of instruction is English. The application deadline is 7 May 2012. University students will earn 4 ECTS credits upon successful completion of the course. www.transparencyschool.org

12. OtaKoppi’s opening of the baseball season on 3 May 2012

OtaKoppi will open the baseball season on Thursday, 3 May, 5pm-7pm in Tuuliniitty Field in Tapiola (otakoppi.fi/pelaamaan).

All interested in baseball are welcome! You can also arrive late! The event includes laid-back playing and no previous experience is required. We will provide the game equipment for those who need them and a stroke/throwing radar.

Bring a friend with you and come to play!

P.S. Don’t worry if you can’t make it to the season opening! The games will continue throughout the summer on Wednesdays, 6.30pm-8.30pm.

13. Volunteer in the casting events of the Winning Team programme?

We are currently seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help run the Finland-wide casting events of the new reality-TV show, The Winning Team. These will be held in the last weekend of May and second weekend in June and will see grass-roots team compete for the title of City Champions in an innovative new team-sport, Leet. Spread over three days – Friday afternoon, Saturday, and Sunday – this is a unique opportunity to see behind the scenes of what is soon to be the latest media-sensation.

So, if you’d be interest to play a part in creating the next big hit in television and sports please send us an email at voittajajoukkue@leetinternational.com including your contact details, the qualifying city for which you would be available, and a brief explanation as to why you’d like to sign-up. We can promise you free food and drink while you’re there, your own Leet box (a stick, three balls, and grip in their limited edition display case), and an experience to remember!

More information: www.leet.fi, www.facebook.com/voittajajoukkue or www.mtv3.fi/voittajajoukkue

 

This is AYY’s Weekly Newsletter 17/2012

May Day events can be found easily from one site. Click yourself to the address wappu.fi and let your May Day begin.

1. This week’s events
2. Student union member: respond to AYY’s visibility survey and win a gift certificate to Tiketti
3. Application period for AYY’s scholarships open until 27 Apr
4. AYY is looking for emergency accommodation coordinator
5. Aate Grand Opening
6. Work for the campus
7. AYY’s overall badge sales
8. Basic course for security officers
9. EUROPEAN FILM WEEKS IN HELSINKI 26 April–8 May 2012
10. Oranki’s and Contractura’s boulder competition in Konala on 28 Apr
11. Apply for AEGEE’s summer universities
12. Product Design Gala 2012 on Fri, 27 Apr
13. CEMS Stage 2012
14. Waputin tickets on sale on Otaniemi Campus Main Building on Wed, 25 Apr
15. Vuorimieskilta Guild’s legendary beer relay race is here again
16. Mp3 Experiment in Helsinki on 25 Apr
17. Travel to AATU with KUJ & Voyage
18. Tivoli May Day, Mon 30 Apr

1. This week’s events

• Tue, 24 Apr: AEGEE-Helsinki Summer University Meeting
• Wed, 25 Apr: AYY’s badge sales 
• Wed, 25 Apr: Mp3 Experiment
• Wed, 25 Apr: Risti Guild’s chapel night: Päivö Parviainen
• Wed, 25 Apr: AEGEE-Helsinki Social Meeting
• Thu, 26 Apr: Akateeminen Wartti
• Fri, 27 Apr: CEMS Stage 2012
• Fri, 27 Apr Sparkling Night: Champagne!
• Sat, 28 Apr: Sitsi competition
• Sun, 29 Apr: PELMU’s May Day Festival 2012
• Sun, 29 Apr: Hullu Jussi

More events at wappu.fi

2. Student union member: respond to AYY’s visibility survey and win a gift certificate to Tiketti

Dear student union member: AYY wants to identify what kind of views and images Aalto University students have about the student union, its activities as well as its role in the academic community. We are looking for a respondent’s personal views, so there are no correct answers. All responses will be treated confidentially and it is not possible to identify an individual respondent’s answers. Based on the responses, we will create a communications strategy for AYY, so your response is very valuable!

The survey is open between 2 Apr–2 May and it takes a few minutes to respond to the survey. Among all respondents, we will raffle one gift certificate of 200 euro and two gift certificates of 50 euro to Tiketti. Participation in the draw requires submitting your contact details at the end of the survey.  For further information on the survey, please contact AYY’s Organisation and Communications Specialist  Joonas Jylhä (joonas.jylha@ayy.fi).

Answer the survey here

3. Application for AYY’s scholarships open until 27 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 2012 are as follows:

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

In the spring of 2012, the application period is 12 noon, 2 Apr 2012– 11.59pm, 27 Apr. For the exchange scholarship, a second round of applications is organised in October-November for the student exchange in the spring of 2013.

Scholarship application form here.

Further Information: Board Member Eetu Pursiainen (eetu.pursiainen(at)ayy.fi)

4. AYY is looking for emergency  accommodation coordinator

AYY is looking for emergency accommodation coordinator beginning in the position approximately on 6 Aug 2012 or as agreed on.

The emergency accommodation coordinator is responsible for organising temporary housing for students who have no accommodation in the autumn and informing about emergency accommodation. The duties will include advising of students and international students in particular, practical management of emergency accommodation, including the monitoring of emergency accommodation use and management of keys, as well as long-term planning of emergency accommodation operations. In addition, the duties include reporting on activities and preparing follow-up proposals after the autumn.

The total working time in the position is two months. The basic salary is €1400 per month.

Free-form applications with résumés can be submitted to AYY’s Secretary General Teemu Halme no later than 10 May to the address paasihteeri(at)ayy.fi.

Further information on the position and application.

For further information on the position, please contact Housing Specialist Jaakko Koivula (firstname.surname@ayy.fi, 050 520 9444).

5. Aate Grand Opening

Aate Cultural Arena is an open forum and a connecting force for Aalto members interested in audio-visual expression, culture and arts. The mission of the cultural arena is to promote the creativity and open-minded thinking of Aalto students and bring together Aalto members regardless of their study field. The cultural arena offers students opportunities to present their own productions and encourages them to express themselves. The activities of the cultural arena are shaped by the users’ needs and they are primarily produced by volunteers. The main focus is not a spectacular outcome but experimenting, learning and working together.

Aate will celebrate the Grand Opening 24^th – 27^th April. Opening week is full of interesting events: relaxed evening with our vinyl record treasures, Petteri Sariola performance, stop motion animation workshop and open jam session! Check out the schedule.
You are welcome! See you @ Aate!

Location: Jämeräntaival 1 A (basement)

Like us on Facebook and stay up to date with future happenings.

6. Work for the campus

AYY is looking for student representatives for working groups which discuss library services and the future of technology teaching at Otakaari 1. In working groups, you can influence how Otaniemi will look in 2012 and 2020!

Apply now!

7. AYY’s overall badge sales

AYY will organise the traditional overall badge sales on Wednesday, 25 Apr, 12noon-2pm, in the lobby of Otaniemi Main Buildling and on 26 Apr, 4pm-8pm, in connection with Akateeminen Wartti at Senate Square. Welcome to buy funny overall badges for May Day before the best ones are sold out!

8. Basic course of a 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.

AYY will organise in cooperation with Turvakerroin Ltd a VERY INEXPENSIVE basic course of security officers. You can complete the 32-hour course this spring during the following five days: 21 May, 23 May, 24 May, 25 May and 26 May. You should reserve time between 4pm-10pm on weekdays and 4pm-10pm on Saturday.  You must participate every day!

The course price for students will be approximately 70 euro! The exact price will be announced in the coming weeks. This price is a fraction of the price you would have to pay elsewhere. The course will be organised if there are enough participants. Registrations: tuomo.tarvainen@gmail.com.

9. EUROPEAN FILM WEEKS IN HELSINKI 26 April – 8 May 2012

Europe Hall (Malminkatu 16, Helsinki)

The event gathers together 26 different films from European countries and reaches a broad range of genres, such as drama, thriller, adventure, comedy, children and youth films, and animation. Download programme here.

Film information.

Irish director Risteard Ó Domhnaill participates in the opening event 26 April and talks about his award winning document ‘The Pipe’. Finnish director Rax Rinnekangas participates on 4 May to present his film ‘Journey to Eden’. The films are mainly subtitled in English. All screenings are free of charge, no tickets are required. The doors will be opened 30 minutes prior to each screening. Welcome!

Contacts: Johanna Kaprio, comm-rep-hel-eps@ec.europa.eu, 09 6226 5421,
ec.europa.eu/finland, www.europarl.fi

Event on facebook

10. Oranki’s and Contractura’s boulder competition in Konala on 28 Apr

Aalto’s Oranki and the medical school’s Contractura will again organise a common boulder competition in Boulder Centre in Konala! As in the previous year, the purpose is not to only complete your old routes but to project in good company.

• Saturday, 28 Apr, 6pm-9pm. Doors open at 5.30pm.
• About 30 routes from easy ones to more challenging ones
• Series: Beginners, practisers, spoilers
• The price is a ridiculous €5!
• After party in sauna facilities at Medioma I, Paraistentie 15.
• The maximum of 50 participants, so act fast!

FB event.
Registration here
Further information: oranki@list.ayy.fi

11. Apply for AEGEE’s summer universities

Have a travel fever? Don’t worry. Apply for AEGEE’s summer universities!

Have you already heard of the summer universities of the international student organisation AEGEE? Do you want to make new friends around Europe and spend a couple of weeks on the road with a budget which is suitable for even a student’s wallet?

Apply now here! Deadline for applications is 11.59pm on 24 Apr.

Summer university project in Finland and on Facebook.

12. Product Design Gala 2012 on Fri, 27 Apr

Aalto University interdisciplinary Product Development Project presenting: Product Design Gala 2012 on Friday, 27 April 2012

The project tasks and problems are given and sponsored by both domestic and foreign industrial companies, who are searching for innovative cooperation with the next generation of product developers. Come and see how the student teams have solved these challenges!

All student teams and their sponsor company representatives are presenting their projects in the Gala. Among others, these are the topics of the day:

• Innovations in the Helsinki City Library
• Urban gardening takes over the cities and Biolan takes over the market?
• Innovative and sustainable development for sanitation and hygiene – Aalto, Unicef and Uganda
• Something missing? Don’t worry, Ericsson will search

and ten (10) other projects and companies, for example Panasonic, ABB, GE, Kone, Ruukki, Vaisala…

• Product Design Gala 2012
• Friday, 27 Apr 2012
• Exhibition open 9:00-17:00
• Seminars 12:00, 14:00, 16:00
• Aalto Design Factory, Betonimiehenkuja 5 c, Otaniemi, Espoo

More info:

• Website
• Facebook
• aalto.fi

The event is open for everyone! Welcome!

13. CEMS Stage 2012

The CEMS Club Helsinki cordially invites you to attend CEMS Stage 2012, a unique seminar under the topic of “Different Faces of Leadership”, held at the Aalto University School of Economics Main Building on 27 April 2012 at 5pm–8pm.

CEMS Stage will be organised for the first time this year, gathering some 500 attendees who share an interest toward international business, personal development and leadership to the Aalto University School of Economics. The aim of the evening is to act as a source of inspiration for current and future professionals, while offering a networking opportunity to share your own thoughts concerning the topics at hand.

The event is free but requires a sign-up here
Join the event also on facebook

14. Waputin tickets on sale on Otaniemi Campus Main Building on Wed, 25 Apr

On May Day Eve, starting at 5pm, the bar is open and the atmosphere rising at Wanha Poli where the traditional (84^th) Waputin Matinee of the 90-year-old Polytech Orchestra will be arranged, this time with the 90’s theme. PO, RWBK and the salon ensemble Jorma get people dancing.

Waputin tickets will be sold in the lobby of the main building of Aalto University Otaniemi Campus on Wednesday, 25 Apr, 10am-2pm. In addition, you can buy tickets from orchestra members and at the entrance. The tickets cost 7 euro for students and 15 euro for others.

Further information: tiedottaja@polyteknikkojenorkesteri.fi

15. Vuorimieskilta Guild’s legendary beer relay race is here again

It is again the time to gather a liver-free student team to run around the Department of Materials Science and Engineering on May Day Eve, as the traditional beer relay race of Vuorimieskilta Guild is approaching! The beer relay will start in the courtyard of the department on Monday morning, 9am, on 30 Apr 2011!

The teams will consist of three (3) runners and one (1)  anchorman = a total of four (4) people. The participation fee is 10 euro and payment information is submitted to contact persons by email.

The registration for the beer relay will begin at 12noon on Thursday, 19 Apr 2011 at  http://vk.ayy.fi/ilmomasiina/. You can sign up for the general series or women’s series. There is room for the first 35 teams! You can also sign up for the waiting list when you can join the competition if any team decides to cancel their participation.

Beer relay rules for the first-timers:

At the starting shot, the anchorman begins to drink. When the anchorman has finished one’s bottle, the first runner will start to run. Halfway through the journey there is a drinks station where a runner must drink one bottle of beer – under the supervision of an official inspector. After this, the runner will continue to the finish line where the anchorman starts over. Rounds are repeated until the anchorman has destroyed the last drink (and challenged one’s liver). A team, however, can be disqualified due to an incorrect performance determined by the judge. In this case, the performance must be finished when the error is detected.

Let the thirstiest team win!

16. Mp3 Experiment in Helsinki on 25 Apr

Join the MP3 Experiment 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 May Day week, 25 April. The only thing that you need for the event is a functioning mp3 player and a watch, not forgetting the May Day 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:

1. Go to MP3 Experiment site at mp3.wappu.fi
2. Download MP3 file and time your watch according to the instructions
3. Show up at the Three Smiths Statue wearing your overalls at 4pm on Wednesday, 25 Apr, and press “PLAY”!

After the Experiment, you can stay and enjoy the picnic atmosphere at Väinämöinen Park. Dance samba on the lawn, play a game of petanque with friends or strangers, or just take it easy. After the sunset, we will continue the night at Alakertsi of KY Building, where entry is free. Bring your own bottle!

17. Travel to AATU with KUJ & Voyage

Akateeminen Aurajokilaivuritutkinto, also known as AATU, is all about appreciating the wonderful riverside in Turku and also to celebrate the beginning of the summer holidays. The participants of this event are instructed to roam around the beautiful city of Turku, collect stamps from bars to their special pub crawl map, and most importantly, enjoy the nascent summer!

Kulttuurijaosto (KUJ) and Aalto Voyage teams up by providing mutual bus rides from Helsinki to the site of the event in Turku. Two buses will take Aalto University’s students back and forth, leaving from Arabianranta, Otaniemi and in front of the KY building.

The price of this event, 30 euros, includes bus rides Helsinki-Turku-Helsinki and the event in Turku itself. The bus rides from Helsinki to Turku leave at 11AM / 12PM on Thursday the 10th of May, and the rides back home leave at 3:30AM near the site of the event’s after party. More information coming up during the bus rides.

KUJ entertains fellow passengers en route from Helsinki to Turku and from Turku to Helsinki. Are you overly fond of really bad jokes? Great, we are also.

Ticket sales are held at HSE’s main lobby during the following times:

• 24 April 11:30AM
• 25 April 11:30AM
• 26 April 11:30AM

And https://lomake.ayy.fi/aava/aatu/

Briefly:

• WHAT: Akateeminen Aurajokilaivuritutkinto aka AATU
• WHERE: AATU will be held in Turku, the bus rides leave from Helsinki
• WHEN: Thursday, May 10, 2012. The buses leave at 11PM from Arabianranta and 12PM from Otaniemi and from Kamppi. The buses from Turku to Helsinki leave 3:30AM sharp.
• COST: €30 (incl. bus rides back and forth and the AATU event in Turku)

18. Tivoli’s May Day on Mon 30 Apr

Wappu is here once again and so is the legendary Wappu party! On May Day Eve things are gonna get wild as it’s time to enjoy the huge party right after the capping of the Havis Amanda statue. The party takes place at Fredan Tivoli (Fredrikinkatu 51-53) and musical performances are brought to you by Aste and Movetron and of course by the awesome DJ! There’ll be lots of other great stuff, more information coming up.

At midnight it’s time for the traditional ceremonies after which it’s time to put on your cap. So you really don’t want to miss this! Doors open at 8 PM and the party’s going on all the way until 4AM. Buses to Otaniemi leave at 2:40AM, 3:20AM and 4:00AM.

This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 16/2012

May Day events can be found easily from one site. Click yourself to the address wappu.fi and let your May Day begin.

1. This week’s events
2. Student union member: respond to AYY’s visibility survey and win a gift certificate to Tiketti
3. Application period for AYY’s scholarships open until 27 Apr
4. The 62nd Akateeminen Wartti (2012)
5. Indoor air survey for Arabia Campus students
6. The future is presented by new graduates at Masters of Aalto 2012
7. Accessibility support for international student exchange
8. APPLY FOR THE STUDENT FAMILY FRIEND PROGRAMME AT AALTO UNIVERSITY
9. Quality survey – Aalto’s restaurant services 17–19 Apr
10. Julkku deals in April and Hyvä Veli scholarship
11. FUTURE OF EUROPE – growth in digital single market
12. Logo competition: SYL’s development co-operation
13. News from Aalto Career Services
14. Participate in Juoppohullun päiväkirja film

1. This week’s events

• Wed 18 Apr: Thesis Market
• Wed 18 Apr: ADS Weekly Debate and Workshop
• Wed 18 Apr: Timo Keskitalo – Student delegation’s opportunities
• Fri 20 Apr: Aalto Voyage’s Excursion to Tallinn
• Fri 20 Apr: Nippoli’s film night
• Fri 20 Apr : AEGEE-Helsinki Italian Evening
• Sat 22 Apr: Aarremarkkinat flea market

More events at wappu.fi

2. Student union member: respond to AYY’s visibility survey and win a gift certificate to Tiketti

Dear student union member: AYY wants to identify what kind of views and images Aalto University students have about the student union, its activities as well as its role in the academic community. We are looking for a respondent’s personal views, so there are no correct answers. All responses will be treated confidentially and it is not possible to identify an individual respondent’s answers. Based on the responses, we will create a communications strategy for AYY, so your response is very valuable!

The survey is open between 2 Apr–2 May and it takes a few minutes to respond to the survey. Among all respondents, we will raffle one gift certificate of 200 euro and two gift certificates of 50 euro to Tiketti. Participation in the draw requires submitting your contact details at the end of the survey.  For further information on the survey, please contact AYY’s Organisation and Communications Specialist  Joonas Jylhä (joonas.jylha@ayy.fi).

Respond to the survey here

3. Application period for AYY’s scholarships open until 27 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 the 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 in 2012 are as follows:

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

In the spring of 2012, the application period is 12noon, 2 Apr 2012– 11.59pm, 27 Apr. For the exchange scholarship, the second round of applications will be organised in October-November for student exchange in the spring of 2013.

Scholarship application form

Further Information: Board Member Eetu Pursiainen (eetu.pursiainen(at)ayy.fi)

4. The 62nd Akateeminen Wartti (2012)

Akateeminen Wartti will be arranged at Senaatintori Square, Helsinki, Thursday, 26 Apr 2012 starting at 3pm. Akateeminen wartti will be run in three different series. The idea is to advance in the principles of relay race in 5-7 person teams as far as possible in 15 minutes. All participating teams will be given a bottle of sparkling wine after the race.

The enrollment ends on 21 March. You can also sign up for the open division at Senaatintori Square. Enrollment here.

Participation fees:

• Open division €10, 5-7 person team
• Race division €24 6 person team
• Executive division €60 5-7 person team

Further information on the event at wartti.wappu.fi or Facebook.

5. Indoor air survey for Arabia Campus students

Aalto University’s facilities services, occupational safety and health, Aalto University Properties (AYK) and occupational health care have established an indoor air group for Aalto University, which coordinates all indoor issues at Aalto University.

The indoor air group has decided to conduct an indoor air survey for Arabia Campus students to determine the quality of indoor air and the number of students who possibly suffer from indoor air problems. The survey was sent by email to students who study at Arabia Campus and have began their studies between the years 2007-2011. If you have not yet received the survey, you can get it from helena.harkonen@aalto.fi.

Further information.

6. The future is presented by new graduates at Masters of Aalto 2012

MoA’12 is the year show of Aalto University which will be opened on Wednesday 9 May 2012. This month-long event showcases the future through theses and projects, research and study programmes.

The theses and participants of MoA’12 have now been announced. The almost 100 Aalto University graduates have decided to conquer the challenges of the future. The common theme in the projects presented in MoA’12, is creating a better, more equal and more functioning world. The topics discussed at the theses include everything from architectural structures supporting peace mediation to building wells in Burkina Faso, and from bicycles made of recycled materials to knitting as a user interface.

MoA’12 is open daily from 9 May to 3 June 2012 in Jätkäsaari, Helsinki (Harbour warehouse L3/Tyynenmerenkatu 6). Free admission. moa.aalto.fi.

7. Accessibility support for international student exchange

CIMO has expanded its accessibility support in higher education programmes (Nordplus, Erasmus, North-South-South, FIRST, north2north) and published Accessibility and International Student Exchange checklist. Accessibility support is intended for programme participants with special needs who need additional support in order to implement their student exchange. Further information.

8. APPLY FOR THE STUDENT FAMILY FRIEND PROGRAMME AT AALTO UNIVERSITY

Expand your horizons in Finland by getting to know the culture beyond your campus and studies.  Now in spring, international students at Aalto are invited to apply for the pilot run of the Student Family Friend Programme, and get matched with an Aalto alumni family.  The full version of this programme will be launched in the fall.  Through the programme you will have a chance to experience everyday life here with a Finnish family, and also to share your own culture with them.

The pilot application period is open 16 Apr–27 Apr, for participants who will be in the Helsinki region at least for May and preferably also in June.  Please note that we can accept a limited number of student to the pilot. If we are unable to include you in the pilot, your application will be considered for the fall (unless you indicate otherwise).

You can apply on the AlumniNET

The Student Family Friend Programme is organised by Aalto University Alumni Relations in cooperation with International Relations.  Contact: sarah.alden@aalto.fi or salla.hasa@aalto.fi.

9. Quality survey – Aalto’s restaurant services 17–19 Apr

Quality survey of the restaurants at Arabia, Otaniemi and Töölö campuses 17–19 Apr. Through the survey Aalto community can have effect on the quality of student and personnel restaurants by answering and giving opinion on the variety of menus, opening hours, quality of service, main reasons for the choice of restaurant and the environmental effect of food. At the end of the survey, it is possible to present ideas for the improving of restaurant services.

Surveys will be delivered at restaurants. Lunch and movie tickets will be drawn among the respondents. Please respond and have effect!

10. Julkku deals in April and Hyvä Veli scholarship

Advance deals for Julkku sales can be made every weekday at 12noon-2pm until 24 Apr in Otaniemi in the lobby of the main building. When you make the deal, you get money, a sales bag (Marimekko shoulder bag) and the greatest t-shirt of the year. In addition, you can participate in Julkku’s publication gala and the preceding VIP event. Whether you are alone or with your friends, make the best May Day decision and become a seller of Julkku! More information on deals and sales here. Questions on deals can be sent to esa-pekka.raisanen@julkku.fi.

Please also remember to nominate candidates for Julkku’s Hyvä Veli scholarships. May Day Magazine Julkku will again distribute Hyvä Veli scholarships to the hard-working members of our community and we need your help in order to find the scholarship candidates. Please send your justified nomination by 21 Apr 2012 to julkku@julkku.fi. Further information.

11. FUTURE OF EUROPE – growth in digital single market

There are almost 500 million consumers in the reach of companies that operate in the EU. Companies that provide digital products or services, however, often encounter several obstacles. How could Finnish mobile phone games or music, for example, access the European market more easily?

The Prime Minister’s Office, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs/Europe Information, and Aalto University will hold a discussion on the digital single market on Thursday, 26 April in Room 1 at Dipoli Congress Centre (Otaniemi Campus, Otakaari 24, Espoo) at 10am–12noon. The event is part of the seminar series on the future of Europe held around the country. (www.vnk.fi/euroopantulevaisuus)

Opening speeches will be given by Prime Minister Jyrki Katainen and Esko Aho, Executive Vice President (Corporate Relations and Responsibility) of Nokia. Panel discussion participants will include Katri Sipilä, CEO of the Finnish Composers’ Copyright Society Teosto, and Markku Ignatius, Executive Vice President (Legal and Corporate Communications) of social entertainment company Sulake. The discussion will be chaired by Minister for European Affairs and Foreign Trade Alexander Stubb. The panel discussion language is Finnish.

The discussion is open to the public. We kindly ask all participants to register no later than Monday, 23 Apr here. The event can also be watched as a video broadcast or recording at www.vnk.fi/euroopantulevaisuus. The discussion can also be followed on Twitter channel #EUtulET.

12. Logo competition: SYL’s development co-operation

We are launching a logo competition which is open to university students. The winner will be awarded with 400 euro. Submissions are accepted until the end of April. We want the logo to emanate positivity, responsibility, openness, learning, co-operation and activity. The size, colour, and shape of the logo are of your own choice. We also need a black-and-white version of the logo, and it should be suited for use in both printed and online material.

Please submit your proposal to johanna.ursin-escobar@syl.fi by 4pm on Monday, 30 April. Johanna can also provide additional information (tel. 044 780 0220). The winner will be selected by a jury in the beginning of May. The jury includes representatives of the National Union of University Students in Finland as well as the Development Co-operation Advisory Board of SYL (KENKKU).

Additional information on the development co-operation work of SYL and about competition can be found here:

http://kehitysyhteistyo.syl.fi/

13. News from Aalto Career Services

Career workshop:  Management of people, Otaniemi, Wednesday, 25 Apr, 10am-12noon

No workplace can function effectively without management. We need a person who is responsible for ensuring that working conditions are in order. What are the prerequisites for successful management? How to develop as the leader of people and the leader of changes?

The workshop is an interactive event which consists of ectures, briefings and discussion in groups. The workshop is intended for Master’s degree engineering students of Aalto University, who are heading for supervisory and management positions. The event will be held in Finnish. The event is led by Career Psychologist Seija Leppänen from Career Services.

Sign up at Aalto CareerWeb.

14. Participate in Juoppohullun päiväkirja film

We are looking for people of all ages to work as film assistants for Juoppohullun päiväkirja film. Filming will begin in May in Helsinki and assistants receive a movie ticket reward.

Assistants are involved in creating the film scenes, acting as bar customers or people in the background, etc. No previous experience is required, you only need a good attitude! Directions are in Finnish so assistants have to understand Finnish. Get yourself a great experience, take a peek behind the scenes and invite your friends with you!

Juoppohullun päiväkirja is a comedy of Finland’s national disease, alcoholism. It is based on the best-selling novel by Juha Vuorinen, which is on top of the bestseller lists year after year. Joonas Saartamo and Krista Kosonen have the leading roles. The film is written and directed by Lauri Maijala and produced by Aleksi Bardy and Juha Vuorinen / Dictator Films Ltd.

Please send your application no later than 7 May to the e-mail address: avustajat@helsinkifilmi.fi, and we will contact you! Please include your contact details, age, photo and tell briefly about yourself and possible experiences as an assistant/actor. Please also include your dress and shoe size.

Further information via e-mail at: avustajat@helsinkifilmi.fi

This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 14/2012

AYY’s Housing Office and Otaniemi Service Point will be open exceptionally between 9am-1pm on Maundy Thursday, 5 Apr. On Good Friday, 6 Apr, and Easter Monday, 9 Apr, the Housing Office and Service Point will be closed.

The weekly newsletter will also be on holiday next week. Happy Easter to all!

1. This (and next) week’s events
2. Student Union member: respond to AYY’s visibility survey and win a gift certificate to Tiketti
3. AYY’s Excursion to Tallinn 20 Apr–22 Apr
4. Volunteer at SELL Games
5. PARTICIPATE IN AYY’S EQUALITY SURVEY
6. Apply for AYY’s Anniversary Committee
7. Become a seller at Aarremarkkinat flea market
8. Prices of AYY’s one-time rental premises for the year 2012
9. Jaloviina 80 years
10. Aalto Beer Pong presents: Spring Pong! 7 Apr
11. Sauna of old songs, 9 Apr
12. MASTER STUDENT, APPLY FOR AALTO UNIVERSITY MENTORING PROGRAMME
13. News from Aalto Career Services
14. Ristin Kilta guild to organise two interesting lectures
15. AEGEE-Helsinki summer university info night

1. This (and next) week’s events

• Tue, 3 Apr: Café Lingua at Kipsari
• Tue, 3 Apr: AEGEE Summer University 2012 Info Night
• Tue, 3 Apr: Teekkarispeksi 2012: Olipa Kerran alumni performance
• Wed, 4 Apr: DeFa Weekly Debate
• Wed, 4 Apr: Vive la France! Red wine tasting
• Wed, 4 Apr.: Teekkarispeksi 20120: Olipa Kerran -näytös
• Thu, 5 Apr.: Teekkari spex 20120: Olipa Kerran performance
• Fri, 6 Apr: Nippoli’s sauna night
• Sat, 7 Apr: Aalto Bees Pong presents: Spring Pong!
• Mon, 9 Apr: Sauna of old songs
• Wed, 11 Apr: Bible quiz
• Thu, 12 Apr: Aalto in Game
• Fri, 13 Apr.: OtaKaLastus, Otaniemi karaoke singers’ anniversary
• Fri, 13 Apr: Intensive course of couple salsa at Polijazz
• Sat, 14 Apr: 90^th anniversary concert of Polytech Orchestra

2. Student union member: respond to AYY’s visibility survey and win a gift certificate to Tiketti

Dear student union member: AYY wants to identify what kind of views and images Aalto University students have about the student union, its activities as well as its role in the academic community. We are looking for a respondent’s personal views, so there are no correct answers. All responses will be treated confidentially and it is not possible to identify an individual respondent’s answers. Based on the responses, we will create a communications strategy for AYY, so your response is very valuable!

The survey is open between 2 Apr–2 May and it takes a few minutes to respond to the survey. Among all respondents, we will raffle one gift certificate of 200 euro and two gift certificates of 50 euro to Tiketti. Participation in the draw requires submitting your contact details at the end of the survey.  For further information on the survey, please contact AYY’s Organisation and Communications Specialist  Joonas Jylhä (joonas.jylha@ayy.fi).

Answer the survey here

3. AYY’s Excursion to Tallinn 20 Apr-22 Apr

Bon Voyage is French and means ‘have a nice trip’. Aalto Voyage, on the other hand, is an organisation that will take you for a journey! An epic journey south beyond the sea, not caring about cultural differences.

Aalto Voyage will head its unprecedented journey towards our kindred nation on Friday, 20 Apr. You have, of course, been to Estonia and brought everything that custom regulations allow, but that is not all. Estonia offers more, such as wild start-up companies, student life and bars, where the price level is the same than in student parties.

The journey will consist of company visits, sitsit parties, campus tours, Old Town tour and Pub Crawl.

Event on facebook
Teretulemast Eesti Vabariik!

4. Volunteer at SELL Games

Sell Games, students’ sports games, will be organised in Otaniemi on 17-20 May. We are expecting 2,000 students so there will be quite a hullabaloo! (further information: www.sell2012.fi) If you are not interested in exercising but would like to participate in the sporty atmosphere, you can participate as a volunteer!

As a volunteer, you get a positive spirit and get to enjoy the sporty atmosphere as well as

• all the same benefits as the participants, which are:
• event bags full of goodies and also useful stuff
• HSL travel card during the event (regional ticket)
• three meals a day throughout the event (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• free entry to SELL party (on two days)
• strike
• SELL shirts

We need volunteers to help in the organisation of accommodation, security supervision, organisation of related events and judging in sport-specific contests (volleyball, badminton, swimming, basketball …)

Registrations and further questions on positions to at liikunta@ayy.fi

5. PARTICIPATE IN AYY’S EQUALITY SURVEY

Woman? Man? Black? White? Old? Young? – Does it matter? During the spring of 2012, AYY will draft a gender equality and equality plan. You can influence the content of the plan by responding to the survey here!

The matter is prepared at AYY’s Central Office by Kati Penttinen and Janne Peltola (firstname.surname@ayy.fi).

6. Apply for AYY’s Anniversary Committee

Aalto University Student Union is looking for volunteers to work with the person in charge of anniversary arrangements. New members and the person in charge will establish the anniversary committee which will organise a unique, fresh and charming 3-year anniversary on 2 Feb 2013. The committee gets to plan the party concept from start to finish together and independently.

So please apply and participate in the construction of a triumphant anniversary! There is plenty to do in the fields of planning, implementation, programme, corporate relations and marketing. Previous experience is not required, you only need enthusiasm and open mind.

The application for the committee is open here until Sunday, 8 Apr. For further information on the committee and application, please contact Chair of the Anniversary Committee Lilli (lilli.konttinen@ayy.fi | 046-597 3929).

Apply now, and enjoy!

7. Become a seller at Aarremarkkinat flea market

Aarremarkkinat is here again! Welcome to a cosy flea market where you can also enjoy a tasty brunch and listen to atmospheric music. Come and make new findings or sell your things that are useless to you. You can also sell your own creations.

If you wish to sell something, please sign up here.
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For further informations, please contact Eeva Henriksson firstname.lastname@ayy.fi 0407784140

8. Prices of AYY’s one-time rental premises for the year 2012

At its meeting 12/2012, the Board has revised the price list of AYY’s one-time rental premises. The updated prices are available on AYY’s website. The prices remain otherwise unchanged, but Servin Mökki rent for associations rose to 60 euro. At the same time, the different pricing for members and associations was discontinued. Rental price for Servin Mökki kitchen was set at 60 euro. The changes will enter into force on 1 Apr 2012.

For further information, please contact the organisational sector at jarjestoasiat@ayy.fi

9. Jaloviina 80 years

On 5 Apr 1932, at 10am, Alkoholiliike Ltd opened its doors at the end of Prohibition. Jaloviina, which over the years has developed into a traditional Finnish drink, was available on the shelves. This year, there will be 80 years from this remarkable event, which Akateeminen jaloviinaseura association has decided to celebrate with appropriate ceremonies.

The festivities will start at Alko’s Arkadia flagship store at 10am on 5 Apr, when Akateeminen jaloviinaseura  marches there to deliver the quality certificate and, naturally, purchase a bottle of Sheriff. The gathering will take place at Narinkkatori Square at 9.45am from where we will go to Alko together. We hope that participants will wear something patriotic.

After the delivery of the quality certificate and mandatory transactions, we will celebrate the anniversary in the city centre, from where we will go back to Otaniemi in the afternoon to commemorate Jaloviina-filled years in the sauna evening.

10. Aalto Beer Pong presents: Spring Pong! 7 Apr

Aalto Beer Pong is organising a beer pong tournament in Otaniemi, at “Peli- ja sitsitila” (Jämeräntaival 3A). There are spots for 24 teams, so be quick and sign up here!

The price of participation per team is 10 euros (15 euros for long drink/cider), which includes at least two games and beers for those games (4 beers per game). There are two players in a team. The tournament consists of a group stage (8 groups, 3 teams per group) and a playoffs of the best team from each group (8 teams). Here are the rules of game play. The registration is binding!

Event on Facebook
More info from abp-hallitus@list.ayy.fi

11. Sauna of old songs, 9 Apr

AYY’s Lukkari Committee will organise the major singing sauna of the spring at Rantasauna on 9 Apr, 6pm

As the warm up for Teekkarius 140^th anniversary, the theme of the singing sauna is the sauna of old songs. The programme includes singing and sauna, and there will be experts in teekkari songs to introduce songs from the history of technology students. Some snacks and drinks are provided, so bring your own towel, old songs and immerse yourself in the tradition of technology students!

Event on Facebook.

12. MASTER STUDENT, APPLY FOR AALTO UNIVERSITY MENTORING PROGRAMME

Mentors are University graduates, our alumni. As a mentee you will get support and guidance how to face Finnish working life, a chance to improve your job application skills and a unique possibility to build network with a cross-disciplinary group of professionals.

Apply to the programme until 15 May.

Apply here.

13. News from Aalto Career Services

Aalto in the Game – recruiting event for students and young experts interested in the game industry at Aalto Design Factory on Thu 12 April, 12noon-5pm!

Aalto in the Game is a recruiting event for students, alumni and young experts fascinated by the game industry. The event starts at 12noon 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 us. The Stage is filled with company stands at 2pm. You get the opportunity to meet representatives from the leading Finnish companies in the game industry. The event is organized by Aalto Career Services. Find out more and enroll here.

14. Ristin Kilta guild to organise two interesting lectures

A NEW VIEWPOINT FOR DIALOGUE BETWEEN SCIENCE AND RELIGION

Dr Denis Alexander will visit Otaniemi on Thu, 12 Apr. Dr Alexander is an evangelical Christian but rejects both creationism and the scientificness of the so-called Intelligent Design movement. Dr Alexander stresses the reality of evolution and inspiration from the Bible at the same time. Dr Denis Alexander is also the director of the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion, Cambridge. Further information on the Faraday Institute.

So come to Hall M on Thu, 12 Apr, to hear the Dr Alexnader’s lecture “Beyond Dawkins Delusion: Renewing the Positive Interface Between Science and Faith”

Organisers UCC and Ristin Kilta

THEOLOGIST AND COSMOLOGIST DISCUSS THE EXISTENCE OF GOD

A well-known American theologist and philosopher, Professor William Lane Craig discusses the birth of the universe and the existence of God with Professor of Cosmology Kari Enqvist at the University of Helsinki  (Porthania PII, Yliopistonkatu 3) on Monday, 16 Apr, 10am-12noon. The English discussion ”Can the Universe Exist Without God?” is hosted by Professor of Philosophy Sami Pihlström.

Organisers are teekkari associations Ristin kilta and Atheos as well as Veritas Forum Finland, HOPKO, HSSM

15. AEGEE-Helsinki’s Summer University info night

Have you already heard about the summer universities of the international student organisation AEGEE?

Are you interested in, for example:

• exploring another country’s culture guided by local students?
• Spend a few weeks of your summer in the big city bustle or under the Mediterranean sun?
• Make new friends all around Europe?
• Travel to one of dozens destinations with a STUDENT BUDGET?

Come and learn more at AEGEE-Helsinki summer university info night on the main side of KY building ( Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 21 B, 3^rd floor) Tue 3 Apr, 6pm.

• http://www.facebook.com/events/376136182420274/
• http://www.projects.aegee.org/suct/su2012/
• http://www.aegee-helsinki.org/su2012/