This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 42/2011

Go Ahead! feedback week on all campuses this week. Give AYY feedback about anything. Find a feedback toilet, drop your feedback into a box at AYY’s service point or open up online at /annapalaa

1. This week’s events
2. Go Ahead! feedback week NOW
3. Sign up for the audience at Election Battle!
4. Technology student’s tradition party on 4 Nov
5. What do you think about Into? Answer the survey and win Aalto products!
6. Workshops to support studies in the autumn of 2011 and the spring of 2012
7. Join AYY-kehy for a trip to Africa
8. Trainee Programmes recruiting event
9. Ongoing application period for Stratos 2012
10. OtaKoppi gathers a women’s baseball group – join the team!

1. This week’s events

• Tuesday, 18 Oct: Lady Day – 30th anniversary concert of KYN
• Wednesday 19.10.: Aalto Cocktail Party
• Friday 21.10.: Arabia Maskerad 2011: Retro Scifi
• Sunday, 23 Oct: Teekkari Photo 2011 contest ends

2. Go Ahead! feedback week NOW

Are you lost in a poor course? How are the student meals? Does the autumn make you feel blue? What is the student calendar like this year? How about the latest Aino magazine?

During Go Ahead! week, AYY collects feedback on all delightful issues or concerns. Find a feedback toilet, open up online or drop your feedback into a box at AYY’s service point! This is your forum to open up!

ayy.fi/annapalaa

3.Sign up for the audience at Election Battle!

The most interesting battle in the autumn will take place at Election Battle on 25 Oct, 7pm-9pm. The battle gathers the representatives of electoral alliances in the same studio. Do you want to be in the audience at Election Battle? Registration will begin at 2pm on Tuesday, 18 Oct and the fastest 40 people can watch the thriller at Aate studio (address Jämeräntaival 3A, basement). Sign up at https://lomake.ayy.fi/viestinta/vaalitaistelu/.

Was there no space for you? Don’t worry! Aate will show the exciting battle to your home couch as a live broadcast in prime time. Send your own tough questions or comments. Surf to the address aatemedia.fi.

In AYY’s Representative Council elections, you can vote electronically on 24 Oct-1 Nov (ayy.fi/vaalit) and in ballot elections on 2 Nov.

4. Tradition party of technology students on 4 Nov

Teekkari Section has the pleasure and honour to invite all technology students and their friends to the tradition party which will be celebrated in the anniversary spirit of the former TKY. The party is a unique opportunity to experience the old traditions of technology students, without forgetting the humour of technology students.

The dinner with festive traditions will be enjoyed at Dipoli on Friday, 4 Nov, from 6pm onwards. The price of the dinner card for students is 80 euro and 100 euro for the graduates.

Please sign up for the tradition party no later than 23 Oct at: http://teekkarikulttuuri.ayy.fi/teekkariperinnejuhla/

5. What do you think about Into? Answer the survey and win Aalto products!

Into (http://into.aalto.fi) is a portal for Aalto University students. We would be grateful if you could spend a few minutes answering a survey about Into service. Your responses will help us to improve our service.

The survey can be answered anonymously here

If you want to participate in a prize draw of Aalto products, please submit your contact information at the end of the survey!

6. Workshops to support studies in the autumn of 2011 and the spring of 2012

In the autumn of 2011 and the spring of 2012, the following workshops will be arranged to support the studies of undergraduates at Aalto University:

Otetta opiskeluun (‘get a grip on your studies’) workshop

The group is intended for students who are struggling with their studies; they might find it difficult to start study projects or run out of energy to finish assignments.

Meetings on Tuesdays, 8 Nov- 29 Nov, 12noon-2pm, Teemu Kerppu at Learning Lab (Vuorimiehentie 2). Please sign up no later than 1 Nov (see more information below).

Stressi hallintaan (stress management) workshop

The objective of the workshop is to support coping and help to identify suitable stress management methods for yourself.

Meetings on Fridays, 4 Nov-18 Nov and 2 Dec, 10am-12noon in Arkadia building of the School of Economics, classroom E-012. Please sign up no later than 31 Oct (see more information below).

Tools for anxious situations

The workshop is intended for students whose anxiety affects their studies and who would like to find tools for coping with anxiety.

Meetings on Fridays, 27 Jan-2 March, 10am-12noon in Otaniemi (location to be confirmed). Please sign up no later than 13 Jan.

All the workshops are led by Study Psychologists Minna Nevala and Paula Venäläinen. More information on the workshops and registration instructions in Into

7. Join AYY-Kehy for a trip to Africa

AYY-Kehy is arranging a two-week, development and business focused study trip to Swaziland to our Sponsor Project. The trip will take place in late February 2012. (Initially 24.02 – 09.03.2012)

We are going to hand pick 15 enthusiastic Aalto University students, who show a keen interest in development cooperation issues. The main themes of the trip are to learn about practical development and the African business life. The trip offers students the opportunity to give one’s contribution by volunteering at our Project.

The forthcoming voyage program is divided into two parts:

The first week is going to be spent in Swaziland exploring the sponsor project: This means doing voluntary work (including renovation and construction) for the operations center and the local community. During the second week we will be exploring other nearby destinations, (Mozambique, Johannesburg, etc.,) where we will visit the local attractions, firms, and also spend time soaking up the African sun.

The initial budget for the travel is about 1200 € / person. BUT DO NOT WORRY: We will cover some of the travel costs in co-operation with the Student Unions as well as business partners.With diligent effort, the voyage could end up costing 0€ of your own money.

If you feel that the purpose of the trip is for you, go and fill an application form at www.ayy-kehy.org APPLICATION IS OPEN UNTIL 18.10.2011!!

For more information, please contact Kehy’s chair Nea Berglund, 050 5709473 or nea.berglund@aalto.fi

8. Trainee Programmes recruiting event

Wednesday, 19 October, from 10.30am to 2pm, at TUAS (Otaniementie 17, Espoo).

Are you making career choices and want to know more about job descriptions and companies before applying? Would you like to deepen your expertise, share your knowledge and have a comprehensive insight into the company? Many employers offer the possibility to participate in a Trainee Program, which give you a chance to learn about the organisation’s working culture and the diverse tasks the company has to offer. Learn more about different trainee programs in our event at TUAS building on Wed 19 October. The programmes are particularly directed at the students of Automation and Systems Technology, Computer Science and Engineering and Industrial Engineering and Management.

Career Services is also organising a CV clinic from 10.30am to 1.30pm. Visit the clinic and get tips for your CV!

Trainee Program Presentation from 1.30pm to 2pm at TUAS in hall 1023-1024. After the presentation, snacks are provided and there is time for free conversation. Please sign up no later than Tuesday 18 October: https://eage.aalto.fi/?fs/en/careerweb.

Find more information about the event at Aalto CareerWeb.

9. Ongoing application period for Stratos 2012

The application period for international business Stratos 2012 trainee programme has began!

Are you interested in international business, business contacts and a free study trip abroad? Are you at the end of your studies and study economics as your major or minor subject at Aalto University? If you answered yes to the previously-mentioned questions, check out the programme in more detail at www.remburssi.org/stratos and send your application.

The programme will be arranged during the spring of 2012 and it includes an assignment of 3-6 credits for the company, corporate visits and a week-long study journey to a distant business location.

The deadline for application is 23 Oct 2011!

10. OtaKoppi gathers a women’s baseball group – join the team!

OtaKoppi is a baseball association operating within Aalto University Student Union, which now gathers a women’s team to play in a regional league next summer. We need more players to complete the team. You don’t necessarily need previous experience on playing in a team/league, but sportiveness and enthusiasm will get you far. However, it is recommended that you are familiar with baseball in some way. This is also an excellent opportunity to get back to baseball after your junior years or if you need a more relaxed team after more serious ones.

If you got even a little bit interested, please contact elina.kekki(at)iki.fi!

Come and play in a fun team. 🙂

Further information: http://otakoppi.fi/

This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 40/2011

The first autumn issue of Aino magazine has been published. Grab your copy from the campus or one of the Student Union’s service points. Also check out the previous issues on Aino’s website: http://ainolehti.fi/

1. This week’s events
2. Still time to run as a candidate in AYY’s Representative Council elections
3. Apply for the position of election officer soon
4. Come and discuss with Esa Hyvärinen, Sauli Niinistö and Johan Rockström
5. Apply for the position of student representative in Aalto University administration
6. Third application round of TTE-Fund
7. Kassi – online marketplace for Aalto members
8. Slush student tickets on sale now
9. A few weeks left to participate in Teekkari Photo 2011 contest

1. This week’s events

• Monday, 3 Oct: Kellarista Kulttuurikeskukseksi brainstorming
• Wednesday, 5 Oct: Singing tests of Polytech Choir
• Thursday, 6 Oct: Firs Date Sitsit

2. Still time to run as a candidate in AYY’s Representative Council elections

The nomination of candidates for AYY’s Representative Council elections will end at 12noon on Wed, 5 Oct. In the elections, all the student union members registered for attendance may vote and run as a candidate. The Representative Council of 45 members has the highest decision-making power in the Student Union. See more specific instructions on the nomination of candidates at /vaalit/candidates/?lang=en

3. Apply for the position of election officer soon

Apply for the position of election officer in AYY’s Representative Council elections by Fri, 7 Oct. Election officers will conduct the ballot in the Representative Council elections on Wed, 2 Nov, 10am–4pm, and complete the vote count at the polling stations. Officers are still needed especially in Pori and Lahti (travel expenses will be covered) but you can also apply for Arabia and Otaniemi polling stations. The position requires carefulness and the Finnish language skills, among other things.

Election committee members are paid a one-off fee of €100 (€150 for chairpersons).

Please remember to apply no later than Fri, 7 Oct! See the instructions: /vaalit/etusivu/tiedotteet/

Further information: sonja.virta@ayy.fi.

4. Come and discuss with Esa Hyvärinen, Sauli Niinistö and Johan Rockström

On 2 Nov, 6pm-9.30pm, Aalto University Student Union will arrange its first Aalto Thinks seminar which objective is to bring together national and international decision-makers to discuss current social topics with students. The first event will take place at Aalto Venture garage at Betonimiehenkuja 3. The theme will be planetary boundaries. Our guests include Esa Hyvärinen, Sauli Niinistö and a Swedish researcher Johan Rockström. The first 350 students to sign up can participate in the event so book your free ticket quickly at https://lomake.ayy.fi/yrityssuhteet/aalto-thinks/.

5. Apply for the position of student representative in Aalto University administration

On 23 Sept 2011, Aalto University Student Union has decided to open the call for applications for student representatives in the administration of Aalto University to the joint administrative bodies and the working groups of Aalto University for the year of 2011. The students of Aalto University can apply for the position of the student representative in administration.

There are available positions in the following committees:

• University’s Committee for Academic Affairs
• Academic Committee of Art and Design
• Academic Committee of Chemical Technology
• Education Council of Electronics and Communications
• Master’s Programme Committee at the School of Electrical Engineering
• Quality Committee of Teaching in the School of Electrical Engineering
• Advisory Board of the Small Business Centre

https://lomake.ayy.fi/koulutuspolitiikka/student-representantive-application-form-23-9-2011/

6. Third application round of TTE-Fund

This year’s third application round of TTER (fund for promoting teekkari activities) is open now. The purpose of the fund is to distribute grands and thus support the efforts of the student union, its members and the communities and associations within the student union. You can apply for the grants with a separate application. The deadline for applications is Sunday, 9 Oct, 11.59pm.

Instructions on the application and the attachments are available on the website of the fund at tter.ayy.fi. The website also includes other information related to the fund – visit the website even if you do not have the need for a grant right now!

Grants can be applied with an online form which is available at: http://tter.ayy.fi/hae-avustusta/

More information is also available by email at tter@list.ayy.fi.

We would also like to inform you that a so-called light application round will be arranged in November during which you can apply for smaller grants (the maximum €300) through an easier application procedure. More information will be available in October.

Good luck with your application!

7. Kassi – online marketplace for Aalto members

Kassi is a communal and free online marketplace for Aalto University students and personnel, where you can buy, sell, rent and give away goods, search for housing, offer and ask for help from others and arrange carpooling. Through Kassi, you can conveniently find apartments and furniture, get rid of your old school books and borrow a drill from your neighbour. Through the service, you can also offer and request help ranging from computer problems to carrying removal boxes.

The service is available at http://aalto.kassi.eu

Welcome to visit the service!

8. Slush student tickets on sale now

Student tickets for technology and start-up conference Slush can be purchased at slush.fi

Student card holders can purchase their tickets for 25 euro, including warm meals on two days and the after party. Slush will be arranged at Kaapelitehdas on 2-3 November. The event is an opportunity to explore the start-up world, learn about novelties in the industry and meet plenty of companies and people in the field.

9. Still a few weeks to participate in Teekkari Photo 2011 contest

Teekkari Photo 2011 is a photo contest for all Aalto University students registered for attendance. The contest with the theme ”technology student’s life at Aalto University” encourages you to capture the best moments in the autumn of a technology student. All Aalto University students can participate in the contest. The competition period is 23 Aug-23 Oct 2011. The best pictures will be rewarded! More information on the contest is available at http://teekkarikuva.ayy.fi

The link of the week

AYY’s Representative Council elections are approaching. The nomination of candidates will end at 12noon on 5 Oct! Other information on the elections both for candidates and voters is available at ayy.fi/vaalit.

This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 39/2011

The nomination of candidates for AYY’s Representative Council elections will end at 12noon on 5 Oct. Gather your group now! Further information on the elections, the Representative Council and candidacy is available at ayy.fi/vaalit

1. This week’s events
2. Aate invites students to the brainstorming event Kellarista Kulttuurikeskukseksi
3. Wanted: the Best International Teacher 2011
4. Exercise Stress Away course
5. Give feedback on Aalto University premises and win Jopo bike or iPad
6. Students graduating in the academic year 2011-2012, participate in MoA exhibition
7. Students’ Support Centre Nyyti’s web groups to begin on Monday, 26 Sept
8. Nyyti’s survey for new students about the beginning of studies
9. Paint the walls
10. Montaasi narrow-film course 7-9 Oct
11. First Date Sitsit

1. This week’s events

• Monday, 26 Sept: Teekkarispeksi’s recruitment sauna
• Tuesday, 27 Sept: Try-out rehearsal of teekkari choir Oxetti
• Wednesday, 28 Sept: Taste Italy
• Wednesday 28 Sept: Comedy Wave EVENT CANCELLED
• Friday, 30 Sept: Otatarha Race
• Friday, 30 Sept.: Paint the walls
• Friday, 30 Sept.: Parliament excu
• Friday, 30 Sept.: Lakinlaskijaiset party

2. Aate invites students to the brainstorming event Kellarista Kulttuurikeskukseksi

The premises which were previously known as OUBS are located in Otaniemi, Jämeräntaival 1. The operations of OUBS were discontinued on 31 May 2011 and AYY’s new audiovisual media Aate began its operations on 1 June 2011. In addition to television programme production, the goal of Aate is to act as an open arena for the students’ various cultural projects. Aate wants to serve as many Aalto members as possible who are interested in arts, culture and audiovisual expression.

A functioning cultural centre needs to be surrounded by enthusiastic people, and therefore Aate invites you to the brainstorming event KELLARISTA KULTTUURIKESKUKSEKSI: YHTEISEN AATTEEN ASIALLA.

In the informal event we will consider how Aate could enrich AYY’s cultural life. Music, theatre, poems, films, photos, yoga, sculpture… it is up to YOU. So please come to Aate (Jämeräntaival 1 A, basement) at 7pm on Monday, 3 Oct 2011!

Further information:
Vesa Rajala, Executive Producer
vesa.rajala@ayy.fi
tel.+35850 520 9425 | http://aatemedia.fi
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=249399755095763

3. Wanted: the Best International Teacher 2011

Have you encountered an excellent lecturer at Aalto or a supervisor who is completely dedicated to one’s students? Does your dazzling teacher deserve recognition for his or her work?

AYY grants the award for the best foreign-language teacher. Students are invited to suggest any person who teaches at Aalto in a language other than Finnish or Swedish. Please send your suggestion by 4pm on 4 October to the address international@ayy.fi. Please include brief justification why this teacher should be selected to win the award.

The prize will be awarded in the celebration of international students on 12 Nov. With the award, AYY wants to draw attention to the importance of quality foreign-language teaching. We will raffle off two pairs of Finnkino movie tickets among those who send a proposal for the best teacher.

4. Exercise Stress Away course

Exercise Stress Away course is aimed at students and it will begin in FSHS Töölö Health Centre on 5 Oct, 2.30pm-4pm. The course will be arranged once a week between 5 Oct and 23 Nov 2011. The duration of the sessions is 1.5 hours. The course will take place in the sports facilities of AK floor on FSHS Töölö Health Centre, Töölönkatu 37 A.

The course includes 8 dates when you can try out different sports and relaxation exercises and hear about issues related to stress management. The purpose of the course is to find the connection between physical activities and stress management. The course is a great way to begin exercising for the first time or after a long break!

The course is organised as a cooperation of FSHS and AYY. The instructors are FSHS physiotherapist Kati Kauppala and AYY’s Sports Specialist, Physical Education Instructor Karoliina Sarkkula. The course is free but requires commitment. We charge a 15 euro fee for uncancelled classes!

12 students are accepted to the course.

Binding registrations by 30 Sept to kati.kauppala@yths.fi

5. Give feedback on Aalto University premises and win Jopo bike or iPad

Let your voice be heard and tell Aalto University real estates what you think about the university premises and the campus area. We will draw JOPO bike (value 373e) and iPad (value 597 e) among all respondents. The draw date is 17 Oct.

The survey is available at: www.tutkimus.net/aalto2011

You can respond to the survey until 3 Oct 2011.

The survey is conducted by research company Qualitems to where the responses are directly submitted. The results will be treated confidentially and the contact information of the respondents will not be connected with the answers at any point.

Further information on the survey: laura.andstrom(AT)qualitems.fi

6. Students graduating in 2011-2012, participate in MoA exhibition

MoA info session, 30 Sept 2011, School of Art and Design, Hämeentie 135 C, 8th floor, great lecture hall 822, Friday, 30 Sept, 9.30am-10.30am.

MoA event has been organised since 2000. Last spring, in addition to art students, other students also had the opportunity to participate in the heart of the event, the exhibition.Come and hear how your thesis could be best presented to the public in the three-week event in May.

We will tell you, among other things, how to participate in the exhibition, the schedule for the winter, what opportunities participation provides for you and what does it require of you. In addition, you will meet the working group of MoA and other graduating students.

Come, come, welcome! Katri and Tarja, MoA Producers

www.moa.fi

7. Students’ Support Centre Nyyti’s web groups to begin on Monday, 26 Sept

In our guided web groups, you can discuss life as a single, loneliness and break-up. In the groups, you can anonymously share your thoughts, feelings and experiences with others who are in a similar situation. In the groups, you can gain new perspectives and find suitable solutions for you, which help you to cope and move onwards.

The web groups are open to all students. They can be read without registration. Writing to the groups requires registration and logging in. You can join the groups at any time. The groups will end on 16 Dec 2011. You are cordially welcome to our groups!

http://www.nyyti.fi/palvelut/nettiryhmat/

8. Nyyti’s survey for new students about the beginning of studies

A survey for new students is published on Nyyti’s website, which will chart new students’ experiences of the academic world and their adaptation. It will only take a few minutes to respond to the survey. Popular Nyyti bags and memory sticks will be raffled off among those who respond to the survey.

You can respond to the survey between 12 Sept and 7 Oct 2011

You can respond to the survey through the link on the front page of nyyti.fi. You can also get to know nyyti.fi website which includes information on students’ well-being and life management in various situations in life.

9. Paint the walls

Come and transform Otaniemi construction site into graffiti walls on Friday, 30 Sept. Painting will begin at Alvari Square at 12noon and continue as long as there is daylight and enthusiasm. AYY provides the paints. From you, we expect nothing but attitude and courage to create.

Facebook event

Please bring painting clothes and latex gloves with you. Further information: lauri.lehtoruusu@aalto.fi and rafael.linnankoski@aalto.fi

10. Montaasi narrow-film course,7-9 Oct

The legendary narrow-film course of Film Club Montaasi will be arranged on the weekend on 7-9 Oct! The basic course of film making includes script writing, visual narrative, lighting and the basics of filming. During the weekend, we also brainstorm and film short-films to 8mm film in groups. The course provides a unique opportunity to shoot on a narrow-film which is getting rarer every year.

Further information: http://montaasi.ayy.fi/index.php?sivu=kurssit&ala=Kaitafilmikurssi

11. First Date Sitsit

All the leaves are brown and the sky is grey, people from Aalto ES are dreaming of California but you are dreaming of her, dreaming of him, and wondering if you should take that special one on a date… Or maybe have you been in a relationship for so long that you have even forgotten how to hit on someone? Well in any case, the International Section of AYY offers you a perfect training with the First Date Sitsit!

How would you dress up for the first date with the woman or the man of your dreams? Rather smoking and martini or Naked Man technique? Review the best Barney Stinson tips, sharpen your funniest pick-up lines and release the George Clooney, the Scarlett Johansson… or the Borat in you and discover the Finnish sitsit culture (sitsit = a traditional student party with singing, drinking, eating and having fun) at Smökki on October 6 starting from 18:00. Afterparty will be held in Rantasauna.

Tickets cost 15€ (13€ without alcohol) and will be sold in the main building of Otaniemi Campus from 26.9 to 3.10 between 11:00 and 13:00. Please bring cash with you. We have 90 seats for international students.

If you’re not in a party mood or you just want to see what it is like to organize a sitsit you can also register to work at the event. Or you can help us beforehand by participating in the ticket selling. Don’t forget that if you’re aiming for the Teekkari Cap helping at one event is compulsory. More info and registration: aleksi.wallenius@ayy.fi

In a nutshell:
What? First Date Sitsit by AYY International
When? October 6, 18:00
How much? 15/13€ (including a three course dinner, drinks and program)
Dresscode? First date
Why? Because sitsit are fun (and you want that guy or that chick in your bed)

The link of the week

The student media Aate began its operations. The first video clips can be watched at http://aatemedia.fi/. Were you satisfied with what you saw? What should Aate activities include in the future? Participate in the brainstorming event Kellarista Kulttuurikeskukseksi at 7pm on 3 Oct and tell your opinion (see more specific information on the event above)

This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 38/2011

Aalto University Shop will open on Tuesday, 20 Sept, in the lobby of the former main building of TKK (Otakaari 1, near Alvari Square). The shop sells brand products of Aalto University. The shop owned by the Student Union will open its doors on Tuesday, 20 Sept, and will be open on weekdays between 11am-1pm. Welcome!

1. This week’s events
2. AYY’s Representative Council Elections, 25 Oct–2 Nov 2011
3. Apply for the union meeting delegation of SYL
4. Participate in the organising of CUMULUS student seminar
5. Traditional SELL Games in Otaniemi
6. Outdoor movie – it’s just so cool
7. Syyskiima 2011 – Thursday, 22 Sept, 5pm
8. Nominate new honorary members to the Guild of the Round Tower
9. Helsinki Region Welcome Weeks in the metropolitan area, 19 Sept–2 Oct 2011
10. Builders of the Future design contest
11. Student retreat, Hila, Kirkkonummi, 14–16 Oct
12. Confirmation camp refresher for students in Mustasaari,7-9 Oct 10
13. Finnish Student Championships in badminton, orienteering and tennis

1. This week’s events

• Monday, 19 Sept: AYY’ Campus Expo (in Otaniemi)
• Monday, 19 Sept: Pre-sale of tickets for Lakinlaskijaiset party begins
• Monday, 19 Sept: Singing tests of Helsinki Academic Male Choir KYL
• Tuesday, 20 Sept: AYY’s Campus Expo (Otaniemi and Töölö)
• Tuesday, 20 Sept: Discover 7 wonders of Aalto Campuses
• Wednesday, 21 Sept: Singing tests of Polytech Choir
• Wednesday, 21 Sept: Outdoor movie – it’s just so cool!
• Friday, 23 Sept: Hidden Helsinki City Race
• Saturday, 24 Sept: Aalto Kymppi race

2. AYY’s Representative Council Elections, 25 Oct-2 Nov 2011

Aalto University Student Union will appoint its Representative Council for the next two-year term in October–November. The Representative Council of 45 members is elected by proportional vote and has the Student Union’s highest decision-making power. All student union members are entitled to run as candidates and vote in the elections.

Important dates:

• 5 Oct, 12noon: Nomination of candidates ends
• 25 Oct: Election panel (preparatory)
• 24 Oct–1 Nov: Electronic voting
• 2 Nov: Ballot elections

ayy.fi/vaalit

Don’t guess, vote instead!

Apply for the position of election officer in AYY’s Representative Council Elections

Aalto University Student Union (AYY) is looking for election officers to conduct the ballot elections of the Representative Council Elections on Wed, 2 Nov, 10am–4pm, on six polling stations (Arabia, Otaniemi, Töölö, Lahti, Mikkeli and Pori). The duties of the election committee include, among other things, the conduction of the elections and the vote count after the election process has been completed.

We primarily take into consideration the applicants who have previously acted as election officers but other applicants also have an excellent chance to be selected. The committee members receive a lump sum of €100 (€150 to chairpersons).

Please apply no later than Fri, 7 Oct! See the application instructions: /vaalit/.

Further information: sonja.virta@ayy.fi.

3. Apply for the union meeting delegation of SYL

SYL, the National Union of University Students in Finland, is the association of the Finnish student unions, which represents the Finnish university students in national decision making. The board, which is appointed annually, implements the action plan and the policy paper which guide the advocacy work of SYL. The policy paper and the action plan will be approved in the union meeting where the board is also elected. The union meeting of the year 2011 will be held in Hyvinkää on 18–19 November.

In the union meeting, AYY is represented by a delegation which includes 14 actual members and 14 vice members. The delegation will be chosen through an open application, so that the board will select 5+5 and the Representative Council groups select 9+9 delegates. Further information on the union meeting and the application form is available at /blog/2011/09/16/hae-syln-liittokokousdelegaatioon-2/. The application period for the delegation is 17–23 Sept 2011.

4. Participate in the organising of CUMULUS student seminar

Cumulus (Cumulus International Association of Universities and Colleges of Art, Design and Media) was founded in 1990 by the University of Art and Design Helsinki TAIK with Royal College of Art London. Cumulus will arrange a conference in Helsinki in the spring on 24–26 May 2012. In this connection, a two-day student seminar will be arranged on 22–23 May 2012. AYY is looking for a working group for the student seminar to organise the seminar and be in charge of its contents and programme. The student seminar will be arranged in cooperation with the General Secretariat of Cumulus and the call for applications is open to all Aalto University students.

Students have never before had the opportunity to participate in the global Cumulus conferences. Along with the student conference, you have the opportunity to take part in the conference as well as create the student meeting and make them a part of Cumulus conference at the same time.

Free-form applications must be submitted to AYY’s Board Member Voitto Kangas (voitto.kangas@ayy.fi) by Sunday, 5 Oct 2011! More information on the project and Cumulus: (Voitto.kangas@ayy.fi and teemu.peltokallio@ayy.fi).

/blog/2011/09/06/lahde-jarjestamaan-cumulus-opiskelijaseminaaria/ http://www.cumulusassociation.org/

5. TRADITIONAL SELL GAMES IN OTANIEMI AGAIN!

Aalto University Sports Club and Aalto University Student Union have the honour to organise one of the largest and most international student sporting events of the coming year in Otaniemi, Espoo, on 17–20 May 2012. Traditional SELL Student Games are a multi-sport event open to all university students around the world. There are no age limits or level requirements and the event offers sports and opponents to sports enthusiasts on all levels. The event represents student sporting, fun times together and networking at their best! The registration for the games will begin on 15 November 2011. More information on the event is available on Facebook or the website of the event at www.sell2012.fi. Dig the games on Facebook and win a SELL 2012 shirt!

APPLY FOR SELL2012 working group

SELL 2012 working group will be the group which brainstorms and implements SELL 2012 games. The working group will be searched and interviewed by the middle of October. The working group will begin its operations immediately after the selection and their work will end at the big party after the games in May 2012.

We are looking for 8 people for the working group, each of which will be responsible for the implementation of their own area of responsibility (/blog/2011/09/12/hae-sell2012-%E2%80%93tyoryhmaan/). The work requires responsibility but it is also relaxed and independent. The working group will work under the management of the secretary general of the games. Later in the autumn and the next spring, plenty of helping hands will be recruited to help the working group. A total of approximately 250 volunteers will work in various tasks in the games.

Free-form applications must be submitted to Secretary General of SELL Games Anna Lee no later than Sunday, 2 Oct 2011! Please mention three (3) areas of responsibility, which you would be willing to perform. We will invite the best and the most motivated students for an interview! For further information and questions, please contact Anna by email anna.lee@ayy.fi, check the website http://sell2012.fi or call the number 050 5209420!

6. Outdoor Movie – it’s just so cool

This fall, Aalto Outdoor Movie Night offers you a chance to enjoy a classic outdoor movie! On 21 Sept, starting at 7.30pm, Alvari Square in Otaniemi will turn into a huge outdoor cinema where it’s easy to camp out with friends and let the big projector do the rest of the work. Popcorn and soft drinks will be provided but bringing warm clothes/seating with you is highly recommended. If the weather looks stormy, the movie theatre with its popcorn machine will move to Design Factory.

The people have spoken and the winner movie is Exit Through The Gift Shop. It tells about the street/graffiti artist, Banksy, and his extraordinary lifestyle.

Stay tuned and check the weather situation

7. Syyskiima 2011 – Thursday, 22 Sept, 5pm

The smash hit party, Kevätkiima, is making a comeback. Last time, we celebrated spring fever with 500 people at Jenny Woo – now it is time to escape the ever colder days to Cuba on 22 September starting at 5pm. The students of architecture invite you and your friends to a party where the atmosphere is like the one in a reindeer gathering.

See you at Erottaja. Cheers, Students of Architecture 2010

Tickets: In advance €5 (sale times on Facebook)
At the entrance, 5pm-8pm, €6 & 8pm-1am €8.

Facebook event

8. Nominate new members to the Guild of the Round Tower

Nominations for the honorary members can be made until 10 Oct, 10.11am, to the address ehdota-arwoisia@list.ayy.fi. The nomination should include the name and the photo of the nominated person and the possible grounds for the nomination and the proposer(s).

You can nominate persons who are nearing the end of their studies or who have recently graduated, and who have actively operated within the community of technology students and shown continuous enthusiasm and interest towards technology students’ culture and other student union activities and promoted development in the student union or in the associations operating under the student union.

Nominations can be made by an individual person, guild or association, or by several people, guilds or associations.

Further information: www.ptk.ayy.fi.

9. Helsinki Region Welcome Weeks in the metropolitan area, 19 Sept–2 Oct 2011

During the Welcome Weeks, expats of all nationalities and their families are given information on living in Finland and are offered a chance to build their social networks through various activities offered alongside the more informational events. The purpose is to make new friends, get the know-how – and have fun while doing it.

Check the event calendar of the Welcome Weeks at http://www.welcomeweeks.fi/
or on Facebook:

The event is organised by Uusimaa Regional Council, the cities of Helsinki and Espoo, Helsinki Education and Research Area (HERA) and Opiskelijametropoli Student City project in co-operation with Mundus Nicole Saari Ky, BBG.fi and Jolly Dragon. AYY has contributed to the organising of the Seven Wonders campus walks and Helsinki Hidden City Race.

10. Builders of the Future design contest

Aalto University is organising a design contest for a memorial to the donors who provided funds for the University’s endowment capital. The contest is open to Aalto students, staff members and alumni and both individual and team submissions are welcome.

Do you dare to rethink the memorial? Are you interested in making a contest proposal in a multidisciplinary team?

If yes, come and have breakfast at Design Factory (Betonimiehenkuja 5 C, Espoo) on 20 September from 8.30am to 10am. You can hear the basics of the contest and meet others interested in the contest – you have a chance to look for a multidisciplinary team or just network with Aalto students, alumni and staff.

More information on the contest:

http://www.aalto.fi/en/cooperation/builders_of_the_future/
Breakfast event on Facebook

11. Student retreat, Hila, Kirkkonummi, 14–16 Oct

The retreat price is €30 including transport and full board in the camp centre. The transport is arranged from Leppävaara station. Inquiries and registration by 30 Sept 2011 otatoimisto.espoo@evl.fi, school work office tel. 050 529 0881 (Mon–Thu, 9am–12noon).

When you register, please include your name, phone number, email address, allergies or dietary restrictions, transportation need and whether you have previous experience from retreats.

The student retreat is arranged by the school work section of the Espoo parishes, the retreat leaders are Jyri Hakala and Katja Kangas.

12. Confirmation camp refresher for students in Mustasaari, 7–9 Oct 10

We invite you to the confirmation camp refresher in Mustasaari in Helsinki on 7–9 Oct. We will discuss faith, doubt, God, prayer, solitude, relationships and other issues related to the human life, not forgetting songs, plays, sketches and other basic activities at the confirmation camp.

Full board with the ferry journey costs €40. 18 people first to register can participate. Binding registration by 22 Sept to ysk.kasvatus@evl.fi. Please provide your contact information (telephone number, email address and postal address), possible allergies and special diets. Inquiries from the leaders:

School priests Laura Mäntylä, laura.mantyla@evl.fi, 050 5919874 Kaisa Heininen, kaisa.heininen@evl.fi, 050 596 5417 Link to Facebook event

13. Finnish Student Championships in badminton, orienteering and tennis

• Finnish Student Championships in badminton in Helsinki on 8–9 Oct 2011
• Finnish Student Championships in orienteering in Lappeenranta on 13–14 Oct 2011
• Finnish Student Championships in tennis in Helsinki on 15–16 Oct 2011

For more information about the games with the registration instructions is available at: /blog/2011/09/12/opiskelijoiden-sm-kisoja-tulossa-sulkapallossa-suunnistuksessa-seka-tenniksessa/

This is AYY’s newsletter 37/2011

What was the most memorable memory of your own freshman autumn? What made it so memorable? Tell Aino magazine about your own freshman autumn! Movie tickets will be raffled among the respondents who submit their contact information.

1. This week’s events
2. Changes in the web-based services for Aalto University students
3. AYY’s Campus Expo, 19 Sept–20 Sept, 10am–2pm
4. Aaltoes Talk events this week
5. Ongoing search for name ideas for the new Aalto school
6. Ballgame leagues of the autumn begin, sign up by 22 Sept
7. Improvisation and dance courses of Teekkarispeksi
8. Teekkari tennis cheerleaders for Davis Cup 16–18 Sept
9. Dominante, Helsinki Academic Male Choir and Polytech Choir are looking for singers
10. Aalto student, 9 Finnish companies want to have a dialogue with you for a better working life!
11. Housing night for the young, Wed, 28 Sept, 6pm–8.30pm
12. Do not miss the Hidden Helsinki City Race on 23 September 2011
13. PUS-Basket is looking for new players

1. This week’s events

• Monday, 12 Sept: Intensive courses of couple dance ZOUK start
• Monday, 12 Sept: Karaoke night, start of the season
• Monday, 12 Sept: Dominante’s open rehearsals
• Monday, 12 Sept: Karate basic course
• Monday, 12 Sept: Helsinki Academic Male Choir singing tests
• Wednesday, 14 Sept: Sign up for the dance course of teekkarispeksi
• Wednesday, 14 Sept: Sign up for the improvisation group of teekkarispeksi
• Wednesday, 14 Sept: Polytech Choir singing tests
• Wednesday, 14 Sept: Chapel Night: Meaningfulness of life
• Thursday, 15 Sept: Dominante’s singing tests
• Thursday, 15 Sept: Polijazz’s autumn term starts

2. Changes in the web-based services for Aalto University students

In addition to WebOodi, the most important web-based services for Aalto University students are Noppa and Into. Noppa is a handy tool for everyday course work and communication and it is composed of home pages of courses. Now Noppa is taken into use also at the School of Art and Design and the School of Economics. Read more at http://noppa.aalto.fi

Into, released at the end the end of March 2011, is a portal for students into information related to studies, Aalto services and the students’ own university. The website also collects the news and events of Aalto University for the Bachelor and Master’s students and for doctoral candidates. During the summer, extensive amount of information has been updated to Into and now most of the study-related pages on the websites of the schools and departments and Piazza (School of Economics) have been replaced by Into. Read more at http://into.aalto.fi

Aalto CareerWeb

Career Services will open a new Aalto CareerWeb on Thursday, 15 September. There you will find support for your career planning, information on job hunting and jobs. Meet us on the campuses on 15 September and hear more: Töölö,:the entrance hall of the main building at 11am-2pm, Otaniemi: the entrance hall of the main building at 11am-2pm and Arabia: near the main doors at 10am-12noon. Keep an eye on the news at Into and your email. https://into.aalto.fi/display/encareer

Remember to visit WebOodi and update the conditions for the release of your contact information. Read more about this from Into

3. AYY’s Campus Expo, 19 Sept-20 Sept, 10am-2pm

AYY’S Campus Expo is here again! Campus Expo is an informal two-day expo to all Aalto members. In the event, associations present their activities at their presentation stands, which can be anything ranging from a quiet stand to an elephant or from a couch group to a bouncy castle.

This year, the event will be arranged in Otaniemi on 19–20 Sept and in Töölö on 20 Sept (in the lobbies of the former main buildings of the schools).

Come to find out what recreational activities the associations can provide for you!

The ssociations may sign up for the event with the following form https://lomake.ayy.fi/yhdistykset/kampuskarkelot/ by Wednesday, 14 September.

4. Aaltoes Talk events this week

Mon, 12 Sept

Aaltoes Talk: Micki Honkavaara
4.30pm-7pm, KY House (Pohjoinen rautatienkatu 21 B, Helsinki)

The beginning lecture of the series What I Wish I Knew When I Was A Freshman. Come and get inspired by Micki Honkavaara’s talk on following your passion! The event will be especially thought-provoking for freshmen, but everyone else looking for a bit of inspiration is also welcome to join!

Thu, 15 Sept

Aaltoes Talk: Timo Ahopelto
4.30pm-7pm, Aalto Design Factory (Betonimiehenkuja 5, Espoo)

The second lecture in the series What I Wish I Knew When I Was A Freshman, takes place at Aalto Design Factory in Otaniemi. Timo will talk about the journey that has taken him from the RUK primus and fastest graduate from the industrial engineering & management department to one of the most successful serial entrepreneurs, CEOs and investors in Finland.

5. Ongoing search for name ideas for the new Aalto school

The University of Art and Design and the Department of Architecture will form a new school to Aalto University. Suggest a name for the new school and participate in the search for the name of the new school! The contest is open to everyone – students, personnel, alumni, partners and the public. The contest period is 5–23 Sept 2011. You can submit as many suggestions as you wish.

Further information on the contest.

6. Ballgame leagues of the autumn will begin, sign up by 22 Sept

From now on, UniSport will be responsible for organising Aalto University’s ballgame leagues (former Teekkari leagues).

The leagues generally consist of teams of subject organisations, guilds, tutor groups or groups of friends. The staff is also welcome to join. Although the teams compete, the emphasis is on fair play, relaxation and community spirit. The university leagues are not to be taken too seriously.

The league games are played in Otahalli, Kumpula Sports Centre and Töölö ballgame field. The best team of the University of Helsinki or Aalto University in each ballgame league can represent one’s school in Finnish Student Championships.

NB! UniSport does not insure players. You should make sure that your insurance is in order.

Participation in the leagues does not require a season card. The only fee is a team-specific league fee.

Inquiries: 050 4001 875 or erkki.somervuo (at) helsinki.fi

Starting dates of leagues in the autumn of 2011:

• Football, 26 Sept, Töölö ballgame field
• Floorball Otaniemi, 5 Oct, Otahalli, registration will end on 22 Sept
• Floorball Kumpula, 7 Oct, Kumpula Sports Centre, Futsal Otaniemi, 3 Oct, Otahalli, registration will end on 22 Sept
• Futsal Kumpula, 26 Oct, Kumpula sports centre

Further information on the leagues is available here.

7. Improvisation and dance courses of Teekkarispeksi

THROW YOUSELF INTO THE FASCINATING WORLD OF IMPROVISATION

Teekkarispeksi will again arrange improvisation courses both for beginners and more experienced. The beginner’s course is suitable for everyone and does not require any previous experience from performing, theatre or improvisation – you will only need enthusiasm and humour!

Courses will start on week 38 and include a total of eight three-hour improvisation sessions. The total price for the members of Teekkarispeksi is 30 euro and to others 35 euro. The course schedule is as follows:

• Beginner’s A, Tuesdays, 4pm–7pm
• Beginner’s B, Thursdays 7pm–10pm
• Advanced C, Tuesdays 7pm–10pm
• Advanced D, Thursdays 4pm–7pm

You can sign up for the beginner’s course in the main lobby of TKK at 12noon on Wednesday, 13 Sept and for the advanced course in the lobby of JMT 1 A at 7pm. Further information on Teekkarispeksi website (www.teekkarispeksi.fi) and from producers: tuottajat at teekkarispeksi.fi

COME AND DANCE IN TEEKKARISPEKSI COURSES

Courses are held on Wednesdays, from week 38 onwards, as follows:

• Beginners course, 5.15pm–6.30pm (does not require previous experience, lessons start off with the basics)
• Intermediate course, 6.30pm–7.45pm (requires 1-5 years of dance experience).
• Advanced course, 7.45pm-9.15pm (requires intensive dance studies from several years).

The courses cost 15 euro for Teekkarispeksi members and 20 euro for others for the whole autumn. The dancers for Teekkarispeksi 2012 production will be selected based on dance tests arranged after the dance courses but participation in a course does not bind you to anything.

Registration for courses will begin in the lobby of TKK’s main building at 12noon on Wednesday, 14 Sept and at the same time on the website of Teekkarispeksi. Further information on dance courses is available from Nora Wind: nora.wind at teekkarispeksi.fi and the website of Speksi: www.teekkarispeksi.fi.

8. Teekkari tennis cheerleaders for Davis Cup, 16–18 Sept

Teekkari tennis cheerleaders will take over the fan seating area on 16–18 September and encourage the Finnish team to victory!

Mission: Having 100–200 club members of Tete tennis club, other Aalto members and other youthful tennis enthusiasts, particularly students, in our cheerleader team. Fantastic cheers, attitude and fun that we have not seen before in Finland!

Carrot: Free tickets (Fri–Sun) to Davis Cup, meals, opportunity to meet with the Finnish team in person, great atmosphere, fame and glory!

To do: Invite everyone who could get excited about this: Tete members, other Aalto members and tennis enthusiasts who study elsewhere or are recently graduated. We need all your help in order to find the group!

Please sign up at puheenjohtaja (at) tete.fi: name+ contact information + the days(Fri–Sun) you could attend.

Consider: What is the name of your fan area? Do you already have some witty cheers on your mind?

Please sign up at puheenjohtaja(at)tete.fi /Anu Henttonen 041-5477333

Further information: www.tete.fi
Facebook event

9. Dominante, Helsinki Academic Male Choir and Polytech Choir are looking for singers

Dominante

The next audition of the mixed choir Dominante will be arranged on Thursday, 15 Sept, in Hall AS2 of TUAS building located at Otaniementie 17. The audition tests note reading skills and the register, among other things. In addition, singers must perform one song of their choice. You can book an audition time with the Chairperson of the choir Ms Maiju Rahkonen, call 040 543 2314. Those interested in joining the choir are welcome to follow the rehearsals at 6pm on Monday, 12 September. You do not have to sign up for the open rehearsals.

Further information: dominante.fi

Helsinki Academic Male Choir

Helsinki Academic Male Choir is looking for singers and will arrange singing tests on Monday, 12 Sept and 19 Sept 2011 at 8pm in Restaurant Proffa at the Aalto University School of Economics (guidance from the entrance of the main building). Be prepared to perform one song of your choice. If you want, you can come and watch our rehearsals already at 6pm.

Further information:
www.kyl.fi/liittyminen
www.facebook.com/kylchoir
http://kyl.kyweb.fi

Polytech Choir

Challenge yourself, come to the singing tests of the male choir PK! You do not have to be a great singer, yet! The auditions in the autumn of 2011 will be arranged on Wednesdays, 14 Sept, 21 Sept and 5 Oct at 5pm in TUAS building (Otaniementie 17, follow the signs from the lobby). Sign up for the audition from the freshman emperor of the choir: fuksikeisari@polyteknikkojenkuoro.fi.

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

10. Aalto student, 9 Finnish companies want to have a dialogue with you for a better working life!

Aalto student, welcome to join the Dialogue – New Work project! In the dialogue project, students and companies together create future work. Nine visionary companies want to have a dialogue with you: Accenture, KONE, Outokumpu, Pohjola, Sanoma, SEK&GREY, UPM, Valio and Wärtsilä.

Whether you are a first-year student or have studied for several years, you can respond to the survey through this link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Dialogi and participate in the battle for a better working life and the raffle for a travel voucher worth 1000 euro. In November, the project will culminate with a workshop with 100 Aalto University students and corporate executives representing the partner firms who will gather around the same table to create New Work. Book a place for you in the workshop! www.uusityöontäällä.fi

11. Housing night for the young, Wed, 28 Sept, 6pm-8.30pm

Do you want to purchase a first home or do you need a bigger apartment? What do you need to know when buying a home alone or when married? Come and hear the current housing affairs and discuss with experts in the main office of YIT in Käpylä, address:Panuntie 11.

The invitation is for two and there is a limited number of participants. Please sign up by 21 Sept www.nordea.fi/helsinki/asumisenilta or by telephone 0290 011 299 ((local network charge/mobile phone charge), Mon–Fri, 8am–8pm.

The programme and further information: www.yitkoti.fi/ikioma/asumisenilta

The presentations are in Finnish.

12. Don’t miss the Hidden Helsinki City Race – 23 September 2011

Have you ever seen Helsinki from above – slowly floating on air? The Hidden Helsinki City Race is proud to present the chance to WIN a ride in a HOT AIR BALLOON – and plenty of other cool prizes!

23 September, 6 hours, 28 teams and 17 tasks – who will get the best points in tasks related to discovering the history & designing the future of Helsinki?

Organised for the second time; this year as part of the Helsinki Region Welcome Weeks, organised by Helsinki Education and Research Area (HERA), the City of Helsinki, regional Opiskelijametropoli project / Student City, and Jolly Dragon, in cooperation with student organisations, student unions and local landmarks in Helsinki.

Students at all higher education institutions in the Helsinki Region are invited to join the race. Participation in the race is free. For more information and sign up, go to www.hiddenhelsinki.fi

Registration will end on 18 September.

13. PUS-Basket is looking for new players

Searching for a basketball team? Have you played before but can’t find a suitable team? If you don’t want to practise 5 times a week, or pay 500 € / season, PUS-Basket is the right team for you.

PUS-Basket is the basketball team of Aalto University School of Science (all Aalto students are welcome). We practise twice a week at Leppävaara Sports Hall. Our team plays in the 2nd division, which is the third highest level in Finland. You can check the level of our games from the videos on our website: http://pusbasket.ayy.fi/

More information: Club “president” Jouko Heiskanen, pusbasket@list.ayy.fi

We’re talkin’ about practice!