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26.11.2018

Weekly Newsletter 48/2018

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The Christmas party season is approaching! As well as at Christmas parties and concerts, you can get into the festive spirit by taking part in AYY’s volunteer recruitment or organisations’ election meetings, for example. Just pop your elf hat on and get involved!

Week 48

Week 49

AYY ANNOUNCES

  1. Apply to volunteer at AYY in 2019!
  2. AYY Board appointed for 2019
  3. Apply for a flat share!
  4. Students’ Independence Day Procession on 6 December.

WORKING LIFE

  1. ARTS looking for a part-time producer

EVENTS

  1. Tieto Customer Experience Management Unit’s Kyber event on 30 Nov
  2. TOKYO Christmas Sales in Kiasma on 1–2 Dec 2018
  3. General meeting of the Sustainable Business Club on 3 Dec
  4. Pollux elective meeting and Christmas party on 4 Dec
  5. Toivioretkellä – Dissonanssi Christmas concert on 8 Dec
  6. Village Christmas Party 14. Dec 2018
  7. Christmas Together! On 24 Dec

SPORTS AND CAMPING

  1. Aalto Tennis Tournament on 1 Dec

OTHER

  1. Participate in Aalto’s strategy work
  2. Kino Sheryl opened in Kallio
  3. Physicist Speksi looking for director and person in charge of corporate relations

 

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. Apply to volunteer at AYY in 2019!

The deadlines of AYY’s volunteer recruitment are approaching! Applications to student representatives in Aalto University administration and to AYY’s sections are open until 3 Dec. You can apply to the committees for the whole of December.

There are all kinds of positions on offer: for example, you can apply to join the organising of the Wappu Party (Teekkari Section/Party Committee) or the Aalto Afterparty (Aava/Afterparty Committee), to execute various sporting events (Aava/Outdoor Sports Committee), to renovate rentable facilities (Campus Section) or to advocate student benefits as an Aalto Halloped.

Or maybe you would like to do something unique? Apply to be in charge of the AYY10 anniversary year, and you will get right into the heart of conceptualising and executing the anniversary year and the 10th annual ball itself.

Learn more about all of the volunteer posts at ayy.fi/stop/en/! You can also get further information by following the social media channels of the sections and AYY.

2. AYY Board appointed for 2019

In its meeting 11/2018, the Representative Council appointed Tapio Hautamäki (SCI) as Chair of the Board and Iida Palosuo (ARTS), Ellen Heikkilä (ARTS), Leila Kettunen (CHEM), Lumi Ketola (ENG, CHEM), Taneli Myllykangas (ELEC), Anna Halsas (BIZ), Marianne Honkasaari (SCI), Antti Pentikäinen (BIZ) and Olli Kesseli (SCI) as members of the Board.

Read more in the press release: /en/blog/2018/11/22/ayy-has-appointed-its-board-for-2019-tapio-hautamaki-to-act-as-chair/

3. Apply for a flat share!

Flat shares available with separate rental agreements! AYY is piloting the friend application in two apartments on Pohjavedenkatu in Vuosaari. The apartments have three bedrooms, a living room and a kitchen as well as its own sauna and balcony. The apartments are rented out to one main tenant, who is free to take subtenants into the apartment. Read more on the AYY website and apply! /en/blog/2018/11/22/four-room-apartments-available-in-vuosaari-starting-from-1st-of-january/

4. Students’ Independence Day Procession on 6 December.

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

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

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

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

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

 

WORKING LIFE

5. ARTS looking for a part-time producer

The School of Arts and Design is looking for a part-time producer to take part in the organisation of the Ceremonial Conferment of Doctoral Degrees to take place in June. The position is temporary. The application period ends on 30 Nov 2018.

A broader description of the position and instructions for applying can be found here: https://www.aalto.fi/careers/producer-in-our-conferment-team

EVENTS

6. Tieto Customer Experience Management Unit’s Kyber event on 30 Nov

Kyber is a regular LAN party of our unit where we first have a few technology talks and then move on to casual networking, gaming (esports) and enjoying pizza, beer and other drinks provided by the company.

This time, in the talks you will get to hear about modern API technologies and more specifically, about GraphQL – how it is changing the way that data is handled on API layer and making a big difference to the developer experience. You will also be introduced to the fundamentals of Continuous Integration.

If you wish to participate in some casual gaming after the talks, please bring your own laptop. We will try to keep our games Win/OSX/Linux-friendly, since we use our work laptops and most of use OS X / Linux. If not, there are few extra machines and a PS4/Super Nintendo to enjoy!

Agenda in a nutshell:

Kicking off KyberTalks

Future of Web API: GraphQI, Sallar Kaboli, Solution Architect

CI is more than just Jenkins, Jaakko Kourula, Senior Consultant

Networking, pizza, drinks and gaming

Sign up here to confirm your place: https://goo.gl/forms/Y2L7aEV5x8mmTHVo1

When: 30 November, starting at 3 pm

Where: Tieto Keilalahti Campus, Keilalahdentie 2, Espoo

7. TOKYO Christmas Sales in Kiasma on 1–2 Dec 2018

TOKYO’s Christmas Sales are back! This year, the sales are organised in the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma on 1–2 December. Two days! 100 tables! Fantastic art & design!

Come and give your support to young artistic talents and buy the most unique Christmas presents! Bring your Christmas spirit to Mannerheiminaukio 2 in central Helsinki and experience the magic of TOKYO’s Christmas sales! The Sales are open according to the opening hours of the museum, on Saturday 10 am–6 pm and on Sunday 10 am–5 pm.

A warm welcome! https://www.facebook.com/events/423539981512144/

8. General meeting of the Sustainable Business Club on 3 Dec

Are you interested in running SBC next year or in voting on it? SBC wishes you welcome to this autumn’s association meeting, in which the Board for 2019 is appointed!

Who can be an SBC Board member? Any member of SBC is eligible to stand in the election. There are at least 3 persons on the Board, but at most, six can be appointed. Possible positions include Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, person in charge of communications and two general Board members.

We recommend that interested parties come to the meeting and announce their standing. If you are interested but cannot make it to the meeting, you can send us a short application (text or video) to the position you are interested in by email.

WHEN: Monday 3 December at 12.15–2.15 pm
WHERE: TuoMela cabinet, KY premises in Espilä, Otaniemi

https://www.facebook.com/events/607089266372884/?event_time_id=607090523039425

9. Pollux elective meeting and Christmas party on 4 Dec

The combined elective meeting and Christmas party of Pollux will be held on 4 Dec from 6 pm onwards at Kattosauna. The elective meeting starts at 7 pm. There will be traditional Finnish Christmas food and beverages on offer, along with a sauna.

All old, new and future members interested in our operations are welcome to come along!

WHAT: Pollux Christmas party and elective meeting

WHERE: Kattosauna, Jämeräntaival 3 A

WHEN: 4 Dec from 6 pm onwards

The event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/299396400672677/

10. Toivioretkellä – Dissonanssi Christmas concert on 8 Dec

Welcome to tuning into the Christmas spirit by attending the chamber choir Dissonanssi’s Christmas concert in Tuomaankirkkosali in the Meilahti Church (Pihlajatie 16, 00270 Helsinki) on Saturday 8 Dec 2018 at 3 pm. The concert is free of charge.

Read more: https://www.facebook.com/events/281086799204953/

11.Village Christmas Party 14. Dec 2018

Midsummer comes along every summer, but the Village Christmas Party is only once a year!

Campus Section and OtaHoas are organising the traditional Village Christmas Party on Friday 14 Dec at Rantasauna. The Village elves have magicked a tasty feast to be served with drinks and heated up the sauna for the guests. There will also be fun, Christmassy activities on location. We will also get to enjoy some beautiful live music from 8 pm onwards.

All Village residents and likeminded people are welcome at the Village Christmas Party. Remember to invite your friends and flatmates too!

WHAT? Village Christmas Party
WHERE? Rantasauna
WHEN? On 14 Dec at 6 pm
WHY? Good company, food and Christmas spirit
PRICE? Free

/en/blog/events/village-christmas-party/

12. Christmas Together! On 24 Dec

Are you spending Christmas in Otaniemi? Join us at Rantasauna to celebrate Christmas together! The place will be full of magic and anticipation on the night between 24 and 25 Dec, so come and wait for Santa in the sauna or the hot tub. Come early if you want to help decorate the tree. If you want to take part in the Secret Santa gift exchange, bring along a small gift (5 €) wrapped in wrapping paper.

  • WHAT? Christmas together!
  • WHERE? Rantasauna, Otaniemi
  • PRICE? Free, Secret Santa gifts optional
  • WHEN? From Christmas Eve (24 Dec) at 4 pm until Christmas morning
  • WHY? Christmas is better together!
  • DRESS CODE? Ugly sweaters
  • https://www.facebook.com/events/378357739374867/

 

SPORTS AND CAMPING

13. Aalto Tennis Tournament on 1 Dec

On Saturday 1 December, there will be a tennis tournament for all levels from beginners to competitive players at the Esport Centre, first matches starting at 1 pm. You will get to play a minimum of two matches, and the calculated time for each match is one hour. You will get to play against opponents that are suited to your level.

The participation fee is 24€, and the winners will get a prize. We will also have some snacks that you can grab between matches.

 

OTHER

14. Participate in Aalto’s strategy work

The current strategic season of Aalto ends in 2020. In the coming year, the Aalto community will work on a new strategy together to determine the future focal points of the University’s development. Questions and ideas for the strategy work are already being collected. Leave your own via the following link by 14 Dec (requires an Aalto ID):

https://www.aalto.fi/exploring-aalto-2035

15. Kino Sheryl opened in Kallio

Kino Sheryl is the art house movie theatre owned by TOKYO. The theatre got started in 2015 in Arabia’s media centre Lume and was then the first new theatre in Helsinki for 15 years. Its operations have been inactive while the School of Arts and Design was moving house.

The long-awaited return of Kino Sheryl has now taken place in Kallio, Helsinki, with the pre-opening party celebrated last weekend. The new theatre is located in the Cultural Centre Caisa’s premises at Kaikukatu 4. Repairs are still being done in the theatre to make the new premises look like Sheryl, and for this reason, the theatre is offering cinema tickets at discounted prices for the duration of the repairs. The big opening party of the theatre will be celebrated once the last of the repairs are done.

More information: www.kinosheryl.fi (in Finnish)

16. Physicist Speksi looking for director and person in charge of corporate relations

The script of the Physicist Speksi 2019 has been worked on since the summer, and now is the time to start recruiting the Speksi director! We are looking for 1–3 persons to direct the actors as well as the artistic aspects of the Speksi. Send an application to tuottajat@fyysikkospeksi.fi. Application DL is 31 Dec. The director’s duties include organising a casting for the actors in early spring and, later on, running the actors’ rehearsals. We expect applicants to have experience from the theatre and/or Speksis.

Application is also now open to the Speksi’s person in charge of corporate relations, and the DL is 31 Dec. This person’s task is to run the corporate relations team obtaining both product and financial sponsorships for the Speksi. Send an application to tuottajat@fyysikkospeksi.fi.

Application to the other positions takes place next year, but you can inform us of your speculative interest by filling in this form: http://tinyurl.com/speksiin2019 (in Finnish). The Speksi will premier in October 2019.

More information: tuottajat@fyysikkospeksi.fi

 

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This is Aalto University Student Union’s weekly newsletter for week 48/2018. The newsletter gives you the news on AYY and its associations and sections, as well as other useful information.

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

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

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

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19.11.2018

AYY Weekly Newsletter 47/2018

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The SYL General Assembly took place in Otaniemi last weekend. To wrap up the weekend, AYY’s Suvi Vendelin was appointed to the Union’s Board for 2019. Congratulations, Suvi! There are more exciting appointments on the way on Thursday, when AYY’s Representative Council appoints the Board and the Council’s Vice Chairs for next year. The meeting can be followed live at ayy.fi/en/live.

 

Week 47

Week 48

 

AYY ANNOUNCES

  1. AYY starts recycling plastic waste next year
  2. Facebook group for Aalto students with family
  3. Teekkari cap working group established
  4. Students’ Independence Day procession
  5. Apply to volunteer at AYY in 2019!

WORKING LIFE

  1. Administrative and HR Manager’s tips for job hunting on AYY’s blog
  2. My Career in Finland on 30 Nov

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

  1. Chalmersspexet Bob presenterar: Geronimo!
  2. TOKYO Christmas Sales in Kiasma on 1–2 Dec 2018

EVENTS

  1. Polyteknikkojen Saunaseura (PTSS) takes a sauna on 22 Nov @Kattosauna
  2. PSK Kupla presents: Scuba diving try-out on 29 Nov

SPORTS AND CAMPING

  1. FC Kissat train in Otahalli on Fridays at 3–4 pm!

OTHER

  1. University learning environment survey closing date has been extended – survey open until 23th of November
  2. BEST Spring courses’ application DL 25 Nov

 

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. AYY starts recycling plastic waste next year

AYY will start recycling plastic waste in all its residential properties during 2019. Starting the recycling requires new collection bins to be installed, and/or the reorganisation of waste disposal spaces.

The residents will be informed separately once the recycling starts. However, you can start thinking about recycling plastic by reading through, for example, HSY’s instructions at https://www.hsy.fi/en/residents/sorting/instructions/Pages/Plastic.aspx.

Do you have ideas or feedback related to recycling at AYY’s apartments? You can give us your ideas and feedback at https://lomake.ayy.fi/viestinta/recycling-in-ayy-housing/.

2. Facebook group for Aalto students with family

The Aalto students with families Facebook group is a group moderated by AYY for those students who have children. In the group, you can talk about the everyday matters of families with children or maybe set up a recycling date.

The group can be found at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1632326910390380/. The group is a closed one, meaning that you need to be a member in order to see the discussion. Additionally, an admin has to approve new membership requests.

3. Teekkari cap working group established

The Guild of Architecture and Teknologföreningen published an open letter addressed to the Student Union’s Board and the Teekkari Section regarding permission to wear the Teekkari cap.

The topic has induced a lot of conversation among the Aalto community. To tackle this discussion, the AYY Board and the Teekkari Section have established a four-person working group, whose members are Teekkari Section Chair Tuomas Rantataro, Freshman Major Noora Salminen, AYY Chair of the Board Noora Vänttinen and Board member Julius Luukkanen.

The working group’s task is, above all, to look into past experiences and opinions related to the Teekkari cap as well as related thoughts and emotional charges. Based on this work, possible solutions will be formed for the future. The working group will be interviewing different parties regarding the topic in the near future.

More information: julius.luukkanen@ayy.fi

4. Students’ Independence Day procession

The Finnish Independence Day is celebrated on 6 Dec. The same day students’ have their own Independence Day Procession. All participating student organisations should sign up for the event: https://www.facebook.com/events/190259045237061/

AYY will lend blue-and-white sashes and carrying belts to organisations for the procession. These will be lent in the order of booking until they run out. Bookings/enquiries arkisto@ayy.fi.

5. Apply to volunteer at AYY in 2019!

Applications to student representatives in Aalto University administration and to AYY’s sections are open until 3 Dec. You can apply to the committees for the whole of December.

There are all kinds of positions on offer: for example, you can apply to join the organising of the Wappu Party (Teekkari Section/Party Committee) or the Aalto Afterparty (Aava/Afterparty Committee), to execute various sporting events (Aava/Outdoor Sports Committee), to renovate rentable facilities (Campus Section) or to advocate student benefits as an Aalto Halloped.

Or maybe you would like to do something unique? Apply to be in charge of the AYY10 anniversary year, and you will get right into the heart of conceptualising and executing the anniversary year and the 10th annual ball itself.

Learn more about all of the volunteer posts at ayy.fi/stop/en/! You can also get further information by following the social media channels of the sections and AYY.

 

WORKING LIFE

6. Administrative and HR Manager’s tips for job hunting on AYY’s blog

AYY’s Administrative and HR Manager Johanna Pietiläinen, who has interviewed and recruited countless people, reveals on the AYY blog’s miniseries her tips for making your job application stand out and how to succeed at a job interview. The first part can be read now at /blogi/2018/11/19/job-hunting-1-0-1-vol-1-how-to-fix-your-application/?lang=en. The second part of the series comes out on Friday.

7. My Career in Finland on 30 Nov

How does the Finnish job market function? What is the role of the trade unions? What is essential for finding a job in Finland? What do you need to take into account when starting your own business in Finland? How have international Aalto alumni found their ways into Finnish working life, and what is the Finnish working culture like through their eyes?

Welcome to “My Career in Finland,” organised by Aalto University Student Union’s International Section Mosaic, Corporate Relations Sector, TEK, and the Finnish Business School Graduates. The event is held on 30 November at 12 noon–6 pm in Dipoli – after the main event, there’s an after party!

See the day’s initial programme and register for workshops on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/346231852815021/

 

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

8. Chalmersspexet Bob presenterar: Geronimo!

Chalmersspexet Bob firar sitt 70-årsjubileum i år och kommer på besök till oss med ett spex som ryktas om att vara det bästa hittills! Kom och följ med då den uråldriga Goyen kommer med dåliga omen till apachehövdingen Geronimo, som lever ett lugnt och stillsamt pensionärsliv tillsammans med sin fru Azul. Goyen förutspår en strundande katastrof och plötsligt fylls Geronimos lugna bakgård av frågvisa journalister, lycksökare från väst och mystiska arbetare. Vad kommer att hända? Vilka är de illavarslande syner som Goyen har fått se? Men viktigaste frågan, kommer nån ihåg var Geronimos stridsyxa för länge sedan grävdes ner?

Föreställningen kommer att vara den 8.12 kl 18.00 i Dipoli, Otsvängen 24, och efteråt har du chansen att sitza med göteborgarna på TF.

Vad? Chalmersspexet Bob med spexet Geronimo + nachspex
När? 8.12 kl 18.00
Var? Dipoli, Otsvängen 24 och nachspex på TF, Otsvängen 22
Pris? Studerande/vuxen 18€/30€ + nachspex 17€/20€

Biljetter kan köpas från chalmersspexet.fi

9. TOKYO Christmas Sales in Kiasma on 1–2 Dec 2018

TOKYO’s Christmas Sales are back! This year, the sales are organised in the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma on 1–2 December. Two days! 100 tables! Fantastic art & design!
Come and give your support to young artistic talents and buy the most unique Christmas presents! Bring your Christmas spirit to Mannerheiminaukio 2 in central Helsinki and experience the magic of TOKYO’s Christmas sales! The Sales are open according to the opening hours of the museum, on Saturday 10 am–6 pm and on Sunday 10 am–5 pm.
A warm welcome!

https://www.facebook.com/events/423539981512144/

 

EVENTS

10. Polyteknikkojen Saunaseura (PTSS) takes a sauna on 22 Nov @Kattosauna

Polyteknikkojen Saunaseura (the Polytechnicians’ Sauna Club) – PTSS to friends – is organising its first open sauna evening on Thursday 22 Nov from 6.30 pm onwards at Otaniemi’s Kattosauna at Jämeräntaival 3A.

On the cards, an introduction to the freshly-established Sauna Club and a speech from our supporter Saunastore. After the introductions, we will be putting the stove and benches of good old Kattosauna to the test before the facility is closed for renovations, so bring a towel! Also light bites and sauna drinks on offer!

Follow our FB event at https://www.facebook.com/events/692676514435459/ (in Finnish) and click ‘Going’ if you can make it!

11. PSK Kupla presents: Scuba diving try-out on 29 Nov

Kupla is organising the wished-for scuba diving trial for 2018 on Thursday 29 Nov at Leppävaara swimming hall. We begin with a lecture on equipment and safety at 6.30 pm in the club’s facilities in JMT1, after which we move on to the swimming hall. The try-out price includes all the necessary equipment as well as personal guidance by an experienced trainer. So, you don’t need any equipment of your own or previous experience. Welcome along, see you below the surface!

P.S. The basics course will be back in the spring! More information coming soon.

WHAT? Scuba diving try-out
WHERE? Meet at Kamio (JMT1)
WHEN? Thursday 29 Nov at 6.30 pm
HOW MUCH? Student price 20e

More information and sign-up: https://kupla.org/blog/2018/laitesukelluksen-kokeilukerta-2018/ (in Finnish)

 

SPORTS AND CAMPING

12. FC Kissat train in Otahalli on Fridays at 3–4 pm!

The futsal season is at its hottest, and FC Kissat start their training in Otahalli on Friday 23 Nov at 3–4 pm. All new and old students, regardless of their field, are welcome to the practices and matches of Kissat. We train with a twinkle in our eye, and players of all levels can take part in our activities. If you’d like to be more involved with the activities of FC Kissat, come along to our legendary Christmas party and association meeting on 24 Nov! More information is available on the FC Kissat Facebook page at www.facebook.com/fckissat, and you can always send us an email to fckissat@gmail.com.

Meow, see you at the practice!

 

OTHER

13. University learning environment survey closing date has been extended – survey open until 23th of November

In order to gain comprehensive results every single response counts. We have extended the closing date so please fill in the survey by Friday  23rd  of November, at the latest.

Thank you to everyone who has answered the survey already!

Give us feedback about the university learning environment. What works and what should we improve? We want to hear how well the current university learning environment supports your learning activities at Aalto University.

We ask every student to participate and give us their opinion on the current spaces. By answering the survey, you can improve student well-being on campus.

The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and it is completely anonymous. Link to the survey: https://aaltouniversityfinlandstudent2018.leesmanindex.co.uk/lBDmT1i4uqSOkiK9

The survey will be open until the 23rd of November. By answering you can participate in the draw of Finnkino movie tickets (4 x 4 tickets).

The survey is carried out by Aalto University Campus & Real Estate, who is responsible for the properties in Aalto University.

14. BEST Spring courses’ application DL 25 Nov

This spring, BEST (Board of European Students of Technology) offers you 18 courses around Europe. On these, you’ll get to attend lectures, given by the university’s teaching staff or experts from companies, on Technology, Career Related Skills, and Applied Engineering. After the lectures, you’ll also take part in evening activities designed for you to give you a taste of the LBG (Local BEST Group) that hosts you and the local culture. For more information about the courses and FAQs, visit https://besthelsinki.fi/en/courses/application/

Application deadline: 25 November 2018 at 11:59 pm.

 

 

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This is Aalto University Student Union’s weekly newsletter for week 47/2018. The newsletter gives you the news on AYY and its associations and sections, as well as other useful information.

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

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

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

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

12.11.2018

Weekly Newsletter 46/2018

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This week is Living-themed week, led by the Campus Section. Also note that the first application to the new Miestentie residential building and to the renovated Jämeräntaival 3 starts today.

P.S. The General Assembly of the National Union of University Students in Finland is organised in Otaniemi on Friday and Saturday. If you want your share of assembly atmosphere, follow the stream and get acquainted with the meeting documents at https://syl.fi/en/for-student-unions/general-assembly/.

Week 46, Living-themed week (https://www.facebook.com/events/1904361549679713/)

Week 47

 

AYY ANNOUNCES

  1. Nominate prize winners from the Aalto community
  2. Newbuild at Miestentie and renovated Jämeräntaival 3 C to be completed in February 2019 – application to apartments on 12 Nov–9 Dec!
  3. Apply for AYY’s exchange grant by 14 Nov!
  4. Are you interested in developing equality in the Aalto community? Come to the workshop on 21 Nov
  5. Apply to volunteer at AYY in 2019!

WORKING LIFE

  1. Meet your future employer at the ARENA Career Fair on 14 November in Töölö!

EVENTS

  1. Winter Cycling: Light heroes goes Otaniemi on 14 Nov
  2. Ahtisaari Days 2018 at Dipoli on 15 Nov
  3. WhisKY presents: “WAIT A MINUTE, THIS ISN’T SCOTCH” on 16 Nov
  4. Tikelo’s Pre-Christmas Party on 20 Nov
  5. ARU’s Otaniemisauna on 21 Nov
  6. CSSA-Aalto Language Exchange Matching Event on 25 Nov

OTHER

  1. New HSL travel card doesn´t work in Aalto student hubs or Secureprint yet – keep your old card
  2. Come up with a name for the new Aalto-wide contact fair and win a phone!
  3. Answer the University’s learning environment survey by 16 Nov – you can win cinema tickets

 

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. Nominate prize winners from the Aalto community

This year, Aalto University Student Union’s Community Section Aava rewards associations in a new way. Use the form to nominate associations and other groups that have succeeded this year. The categories are promotion of student wellbeing, welcoming of new students, integration of international students and interdisciplinary comings-together. In addition to this, you can nominate a prize winner from outside these categories! Give reasons for your nominations and send the form by 14 Nov.

Form: https://lomake.ayy.fi/aava/nominate/

2. Newbuild at Miestentie and renovated Jämeräntaival 3 C to be completed in February 2019 – application to apartments on 12 Nov–9 Dec!

Both the new apartments at Miestentie and the apartments at the renovated Jämeräntaival 3 C will be ready for moving in from 1 Feb 2019. Miestentie will have a total of 131 apartments, of which 107 are studios, while the rest are two-room apartments. At Jämeräntaival 3 C, of the 42 apartments, the majority are single rooms in shared apartments. The apartments are applied for via the Domo system, and applications received between 12 Nov and 9 Dec will be included in the draw. Apartments will be offered from 10 Dec onwards, and once all apartments have been offered, the order from the draw is dissolved and the applications are arranged in line based on their scoring and the time they were sent.

3. Apply for AYY’s exchange grant by 14 Nov!

In the autumn, AYY is handing out exchange grants to support the internationalisation and active community operation of students. Any AYY member who is going on an exchange, is on an exchange at the moment or has returned from an exchange after April 2018 can apply for an exchange grant. The grant is meant for the degree students of Aalto University.

The grant can be applied for from 12 noon on 24 Oct until 11.59 pm on 14 Nov.

You can find the application form and further information about the grants here: /en/students/services/scholarships/

4. Are you interested in developing equality in the Aalto community? Come to the workshop on 21 Nov

Equality has been a conversation point in the Student Union as well as the wider society. We at the Student Union now want to find out what would be the best way to chart the state of equality in the Aalto community. In early 2019, we will be collecting information about these experiences with a member survey, and now, we are in need of some help from interested parties for creating the survey!

We are organising a workshop on Wednesday 21 Nov in Avain Sauna (Otaranta 8E) at 4–6 pm. There will be some light bites on offer, so please sign up for the event by 19 Nov at the latest. Everyone is welcome to attend with their own language skills; we will be using Finnish and English at the event as working languages.

Sign up at:https://lomake.ayy.fi/sosiaalipolitiikka/planeringsworkshop-for-jamlikhetsenkaten-21-11/?lang=en

5. Apply to volunteer at AYY in 2019!

Applications to student representatives in Aalto University administration and to AYY’s sections are open until 3 Dec. You can apply to the committees for the whole of December.

There are all kinds of positions on offer: for example, you can apply to join the organising of the Wappu Party (Teekkari Section/Party Committee) or the Aalto Afterparty (Aava/Afterparty Committee), to execute various sporting events (Aava/Outdoor Sports Committee), to renovate rentable facilities (Campus Section) or to advocate student benefits as an Aalto Halloped.

Or maybe you would like to do something unique? Apply to be in charge of the AYY10 anniversary year, and you will get right into the heart of conceptualising and executing the anniversary year and the 10th annual ball itself.

Learn more about all of the volunteer posts at ayy.fi/stop/en/! You can also get further information by following the social media channels of the sections and AYY.

 

WORKING LIFE

6. Meet your future employer at the ARENA Career Fair on 14 November in Töölö!

Interested in a job, trainee position, thesis assignment, information about employment possibilities in the future, a new picture for your CV, some advice on your CV or LinkedIn profile, career advice from alumni or a new badge? All of this can be found at the ARENA Career Fair in the School of Business’ Main Building on 14 Nov from 9.30 am to 4 pm. Don’t miss out!

All important information on Facebook @ARENACareerFair and the web at fairs.aalto.fi/arena.

 

EVENTS

7. Winter Cycling: Light heroes goes Otaniemi on 14 Nov

Winter is coming. Darkness is here and soon there will be slush and snow. But that is no reason to stop cycling!

Helsingin polkupyöräilijät ry (Cyclists of Helsinki association) and Pyöräliitto (Finnish Cycling Federation) invite you to see and hear a Light Heroes show in front of the Otaniemi metro station outdoors on the Väre side on 14 November at 3–6 pm. They will also offer you free bike lights, hot drinks and some snacks. Come early, there are only 300 lights to give away.

https://www.facebook.com/events/560017801085830/

8. Ahtisaari Days 2018 at Dipoli on 15 Nov

15 November | at 3.30–5 pm | Dipoli, Kaleva hall

Conflicts caused by people can be solved by people. But what does it take to ensure peace? How can we create open dialogue?

You are warmly welcome to join us at this year’s Ahtisaari Days on 15 November at Aalto University, to hear the celebrative interview of Nobel Peace Laureate and President Martti Ahtisaari and Artistic Director of the Helsinki Festival Marko Ahtisaari. A panel discussion in English will follow on the possibilities to design peace, featuring experts on water management, social computing and collaborative design – and by which means it could be done. In addition to experts from Aalto University, also Alexander Stubb – Chairman of the Board of CMI, the conflict resolution organisation founded by Ahtisaari – will participate in the panel discussion. Further information: https://www.aalto.fi/events/ahtisaari-days-2018.

9. WhisKY presents: “WAIT A MINUTE, THIS ISN’T SCOTCH” on 16 Nov

DID YOU KNOW: Sometimes, whisky doesn’t come from Scotland. We were equally shocked to find this out.

On 16 November, at 6 pm, join WhisKY at Saha for an evening of discoveries as we try whiskies from 5 different whisky-producing countries that aren’t Scotland. Yes, still shocking.

P.S. As “experts,” we tried to pick the best there are, but I mean, it’s not Scotland so no promises.

WHAT: “WAIT A MINUTE, THIS ISN’T SCOTCH”
WHERE: Saha, Konemiehentie 1, 02150 Espoo
WHEN: Friday 16 Nov at 6 pm
HOW MUCH: 15€
TICKETS: https://holvi.com/shop/viskikerhowhisky/product/da9e524e4cfb40cc71cf93b005d485c3/

10. Tikelo’s Pre-Christmas Party on 20 Nov

Christmas is slowly coming around, and it’s time to have Tikelo’s Pre-Christmas party and the election of the new Board. The evening starts at 6 pm with the annual meeting. After the meeting and the election, it’s time for the Pre-Christmas party starting at 7 pm, in which we will watch L.A. Confidential. The movie tells the story of a group of LAPD officers in 1953, and the intersection of police corruption and Hollywood celebrity.

If you are interested in joining Tikelo’s Board but you can’t come to the annual meeting, you can contact Paavo Nissinen (facebook.com/paavo.nissinen) or sign the form that will be posted on Tikelo’s Facebook page after the annual meeting.

WHAT: Choosing Tikelo’s new Board + movie L.A. Confidential
WHEN: on 20 Nov at 6 pm
WHERE: Saha, Konemiehentie 1, 02150 Espoo
HOW MUCH: Free
EVENT ON FB: facebook.com/events/1964249580542648/

11. ARU’s Otaniemisauna on 21 Nov

The Academic national defence association ARU ry organises an introductory evening for its members and anyone interested in its activities in Otaniemi, the cradle of technology! There will be related equipment for presentation there, and free food and drink on offer, as well as a sauna!

You can bring friends along to the event! ARU also has its own Telegram group, which you can join at https://aru.fi/tg.

12. CSSA-Aalto Language Exchange Matching Event on 25 Nov

WERE you ever curious about a language spoken by more than 1 BILLION people? HAVE you ever thought of learning about CHINESE culture from a native speaker? Are you hesitant about launching your CHINESE studies? Or are you simply eager to communicate with people from one of the world’s biggest and fastest-developing economies?

HERE is your CHANCE! CSSA-Aalto invites you to a Language Exchange Event on 25 Nov! Whatever nationalities, languages and ages, all of you will find your place here! You can make friends from China by sharing your native languages and cultures. REMEMBER to keep in touch afterwards, and you will certainly gain much more than language exchanges!

Activity: Language exchange club between Chinese and Finnish/English
Place: Design Factory
Time: 4–7 pm on Sunday 25 Nov
Content: Exchange your native languages and MAKE FRIENDS

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/453199335207642/
Sign-up here: https://goo.gl/forms/kcHnfRhUAbVP0qU23

 

OTHER

13. New HSL travel card doesn´t work in Aalto student hubs or Secureprint yet – keep your old card

The new HSL travel card does not yet work for accessing the student hubs on Aalto University campuses or the Secureprint printers. It might take several weeks to ensure it is working properly. We will inform you when this is done.

If you get a new card, do not register it at https://idcard.aalto.fi. Keep your old green card! It still works as an access and printing card in Aalto, even though it no longer works in public transport.

If you don’t have an old HSL card, you can get one from Väre and register it. Visiting address Otaniementie 14, main lobby info desk, open Mon–Thu 8 am–9 pm, Fri 8 am–8 pm, Sat 9 am–5 pm.

14. Come up with a name for the new Aalto-wide contact fair and win a phone!

Aalto University is organising a brand-new Aalto-wide contact fair in October 2019, and we need a name for the event. Do you have a great name in mind? Send your suggestion to us by 30 November 2018 and win an iPhone XS Max 512 or a Huawei Mate 20 Pro smart phone! The best suggestion wins, and if there are many suggestions of the winning name, the prize is raffled.

Send your suggestion to us via this link: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/121565C7B364A8A2

For more information about the new fair and the rules of the name competition, visit: https://into.aalto.fi/display/ficareerweb/Name+Competition+for+a+new+fair.

15. Answer the University’s learning environment survey by 16 Nov – you can win cinema tickets

Give us your views on the University’s learning environment! What works, what should be improved?

We want to hear how well the University’s current environment supports your learning at Aalto University. We ask every student to participate and give us their honest opinion on the current facilities. By answering the survey, you can improve students’ wellbeing and comfortability on campus.

The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and is completely anonymous.

Link to the survey: https://aaltouniversityfinlandstudent2018.leesmanindex.co.uk/lBDmT1i4uqSOkiK9

The survey will be open until 16 November. By answering, you can participate in a draw of Finnkino cinema tickets (4 x 4 tickets). The survey is carried out by Aalto University Campus & Real Estate, who is responsible for the properties of Aalto University.

 

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This is Aalto University Student Union’s weekly newsletter for week 46/2018. The newsletter gives you the news on AYY and its associations and sections, as well as other useful information.

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

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

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

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5.11.2018

Weekly Newsletter 45/2018

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The former of the AYY Board for the year 2019 is Tapio Hautamäki and the Representative Council Chair Werneri Huhtinen Congratulations! Application to the Board remains open until this Wednesday. Application to AYY’s Sections and Committees has also started. Take a look at all the amazing positions at ayy.fi/stop/en/, apply and get ready for one of the most unforgettable years of your life.

Week 46

AYY ANNOUNCES

  1. Apply to AYY’s Board, Sections or Committees for 2019!
  2. Follow AYY’s housing services on Instagram!
  3. Apply for AYY’s exchange grant!
  4. Apply to be in charge of the AYY10 anniversary year!
  5. Should the University change? Apply to Student representative in administration!

EVENTS

  1. AIESEC Talks: Sustainability and Circular Economy on 7 Nov
  2. Living-themed week on 12–16 Nov
  3. Startup Crawl on 16 Nov
  4. CSSA-Aalto Language Exchange Matching Event on 25 Nov
  5. Kiuas Bootcamp on 1–2 December

OTHER

  1. Film Club Montaasi’s movie nights in November
  2. BEST Spring courses’ application has begun

 

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. Apply to AYY’s Board, Sections or Committees for 2019!

The new former of the Board was appointed in Thursday’s Representative Council meeting, congratulations Tapio Hautamäki! Application to AYY Board member for 2019 remains open until Wednesday: apply to work for the good of the Aalto community and to a position in which you will develop greatly both as an influencer and a human being!

Applications to the AYY Sections remain open until 3 Dec and to the Committees for the whole of December. There are all kinds of positions on offer: for example, you can apply to join the organising of the Wappu Party (Teekkari Section/Party Committee) or the Aalto Afterparty (Aava/Afterparty Committee), to execute various sporting events (Aava/Outdoor Sports Committee), to renovate rentable facilities (Campus Section) or to advocate student benefits as an Aalto Halloped. And these were just a few of the volunteer positions at AYY: learn more about all of them at ayy.fi/stop/en/!

2. Follow AYY’s housing services on Instagram!

AYY’s housing services can now also be found on Instagram as AYY Housing. The Housing Instagram celebrates student living and shares photos of students’ homes as well as the everyday of the office.

Take part in the photo competition on Instagram and win yourself a year’s sauna evenings or the rentable facility of your choice!

We want to learn what kinds of homes the AYY apartments make, so we are challenging the residents to show off their homes on Instagram. So, share a photo of your apartment on your Instagram account and add the hashtag #ayyhousing. We will share residents’ photos on our AYY Housing account and draw three winners from among all who share their photos in November. The winners will be drawn on 4 Dec 2018, and they can choose between free weekly sauna evenings in a residential building for a year and one free booking for the AYY rentable facility of their choosing. Detailed competition rules can be found on the AYY website.

3. Apply for AYY’s exchange grant!

In the autumn, AYY is handing out exchange grants to support the internationalisation and active community operation of students. Any AYY member who is going on an exchange, is on an exchange at the moment or has returned from an exchange after April 2018 can apply for an exchange grant. The grant is meant for the degree students of Aalto University.

The grant can be applied for from 12 noon on 24 Oct until 11.59 pm on 14 Nov.

You can find the application form and further information about the grants here: /en/students/services/scholarships/

4. Apply to be in charge of the AYY10 anniversary year!

Our beloved Student Union has been forging ahead for some years already, and we are soon celebrating our first full decade. Now is, at last, the time to start recruiting for the position many have been waiting for: the person in charge of the AYY10 anniversary year!

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

Application opens on Monday 5 Nov and ends on Monday 3 Dec. Apply to make AYY history!

5. Should the University change? Apply to Student representative in administration!

Student representatives in administration, or Hallopeds, are regular students who participate in the decision-making and development of the University. Students are the best experts on their own studying and the everyday of teaching. There are more than 250 posts up for grabs. The Student Union appoints the Hallopeds for a one-calendar-year term, and all members of the Student Union are eligible to apply. The application is open on 21 Oct–3 Dec 2018.

There are student representatives in the degree programmes, departments, schools and the University’s central administration. The organs include the academic affairs committees, educational councils and various other committees. The Student Union, the persons in charge of Hallopeds and the organisations’ persons in charge of studies will support the advocacy work.

Official call for applications and a list of positions for 2019

Student Union’s Halloped regulations

 

EVENTS

6. AIESEC Talks: Sustainability and Circular Economy on 7 Nov

AIESEC Helsinki invites Evelyn Mora, founder of Helsinki Fashion Week, and Amanda Rejström, founder of Spark Sustainability, to speak about their work in sustainability. Come join us on Wednesday 7 November at 5.30–7 pm at Microsoft Flux!

** This event is FREE, but please register as seats are limited: bit.ly/rsvp-aiesec-talks-AYY.

AIESEC is an international non-profit organisation that provides the youth with leadership development through cross-cultural internships and volunteer exchanges across the globe.

To learn more the projects with AIESEC, sign up at bit.ly/aiesec-learn-more-18.

Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

7. Living-themed week on 12–16 Nov

Your apartment during your studies might be temporary, but that doesn’t mean it couldn’t be a home. The Campus Section wants to encourage all residents to make their own home and its environment comfortable! In honour of this, November features a Living-themed week on 12–16 Nov. During this time, different living-related themes are brought up on different days that will together help shape your apartment into your very own home. The days’ themes are: Courtyard, Get to know your neighbour, Painting, Cleanliness and Castle Wardens.

8. Startup Crawl on 16 Nov

Startup Crawl is returning this autumn! On Friday 16 November. Crawl 4–9 pm, Afterparty from 9 pm–

  • Hear the stories and exclusive insights from the hottest startups in Helsinki
  • Connect with entrepreneurially-minded professionals and peers
  • Be the first to hear about internships and full-time opportunities

Pick a focus point, and we’ll match you with four inspiring startups to crawl through: MARKETING & SALES, FOUNDERS, TECH, DESIGN, VENTURE CAPITAL

Limited spots — get your ticket for 6€ (badge included) at https://bit.ly/2Ok0DBT

9. CSSA-Aalto Language Exchange Matching Event on 25 Nov

WERE you ever curious about a language spoken by more than 1 BILLION people? HAVE you ever thought of learning about CHINESE culture from a native speaker? Are you hesitant about launching your CHINESE studies? Or are you simply eager to communicate with people from one of the world’s biggest and fastest-developing economies?

HERE is your CHANCE! CSSA-Aalto invites you to a Language Exchange Event on 25 Nov! Whatever nationalities, languages and ages, all of you will find your place here! You can make friends from China by sharing your native languages and cultures. REMEMBER to keep in touch afterwards, and you will certainly gain much more than language exchanges!

Activity: Language exchange club between Chinese and Finnish/English
Place: Design Factory
Time: 4–7 pm on Sunday 25 Nov
Content: Exchange your native languages and MAKE FRIENDS

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/453199335207642/
Sign-up here: https://goo.gl/forms/kcHnfRhUAbVP0qU23

10. Kiuas Bootcamp on 1–2 December

An idea-validation weekend that takes your startup idea to the next level. That’s exactly what Kiuas Bootcamp is.

How to get that startup idea to fly like a butterfly?

  • Get one-on-one mentoring from our expert coaches
  • Deepen your knowledge during interactive workshops
  • Expand your network of contacts

Next step: Fill in the application before 18 November at https://aaltoes1.typeform.com/to/vTEVxo.

Get ready for a weekend of hustling at Startup Sauna on 1–2 December.

 

OTHER

11. Film Club Montaasi’s movie nights in November

Welcome to the movie nights of the film club Montaasi! As a rule, movie nights are organised every Sunday, usually from 5.30 pm onwards, in the Kinopoli theatre in Otaniemi or in Montaasi’s club room next to Kinopoli, and they’re open to everyone regardless of club membership.

In November evenings, we’ll be watching Woody Allen’s romantic comedy Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s societal satire opening his melodrama-phase The Merchant of Four Seasons (1971) and Jackie Chan’s international breakthrough-action Police Story (1985). Exceptionally, November’s 2nd week screening takes place on Sat 10 Nov, when an all-day movie marathon is organised https://montaasi.ayy.fi/event/montaasin-olutleffamaraton-lauantaina-10-11-2018/. Specifics on the screenings will be updated onto https://montaasi.ayy.fi/ajankohtaista/ (both sites in Finnish).

More information on Montaasi at https://montaasi.ayy.fi/ and https://www.facebook.com/montaasi/ (both in Finnish).

12. BEST Spring courses’ application has begun

Application deadline: 25 November 2018 at 11:59 pm. This spring, BEST (Board of European Students of Technology) offers you 18 courses around Europe. On these, you’ll get to attend lectures, given by the university’s teaching staff or experts from companies, on Technology, Career Related Skills, and Applied Engineering. After the lectures, you’ll also take part in evening activities designed for you to give you a taste of the LBG (Local BEST Group) that hosts you and the local culture.

For more information about the courses and FAQs, visit https://besthelsinki.fi/en/courses/application/.

WHAT: Spring courses’ application has begun

WHEN: 28 October 2018

WHY: A week-long course with BEST people; costs up to 50€, including board and food

 

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This is Aalto University Student Union’s weekly newsletter for week 45/2018. The newsletter gives you the news on AYY and its associations and sections, as well as other useful information.

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

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

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

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29.10.2018

Weekly Newsletter 44/2018

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The former of AYY’s Board as well as the Chair of the Representative Council for the year 2019 will be appointed in the Council meeting on Thursday. That same day, applications to the Sections and Committees for 2019 are opened. Read about the positions at /stop/en/ OR visit the lobby of the Undergraduate Centre on 1 Nov between 11 am and 3 pm: there will be AYY volunteers present to share their experiences of their AYY year!

Week 44

Week 45

 

AYY ANNOUNCES

  1. AYY appoints the former of the Board & applications open to sections and committees for 2019
  2. Apply for AYY’s exchange grant!
  3. Campus Section’s Coolest Wall Painting competition is here
  4. The Student Union’s new policies

WORKING LIFE

  1. First month of home insurance for free!
  2. TalentIT 2018 recruitment fair on 1 Nov
  3. CV & LinkedIn clinic and Speed Mentoring at the ARENA Career Fair

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

  1. Apply to join Teekkarispeksi!

EVENTS

  1. Find free usable items at GTK’s bustle days on 29–31 Oct
  2. DOT Learning Sauna with Nvidia on 1 Nov
  3. Amateur radio course on 6–29 Nov in Otaniemi
  4. CEMS Stage on 13 Nov

SPORTS

  1. Teekkari basketball team Aalto-Basket looking for players

OTHER

  1. Aalto Formula Team is looking for members! Join us!
  2. Apply for a grant from the funds governed by ELEC
  3. Women and Technology media work contest

 

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. AYY appoints the former of the Board & applications open to sections and committees for 2019

There’s excitement at AYY: in Thursday’s Representative Council meeting, the former of the Student Union’s Board for 2019 will be appointed! Application to Board member remains open until Wed 7 Nov. A year on the Student Union’s Board is an incredibly versatile and unforgettable experience that will make you grow as an influencer as well as a human being. So, what are you waiting for? Apply now! /stop/en/board/join-the-board/

In addition, applications to AYY’s sections and committees will open on Thursday 1 Nov. AYY has positions for event organisation, campus development, student advocacy and sports alike, as well as many things you have probably never noticed before. Read about the positions at /stop/en/ OR visit the lobby of the Undergraduate Centre on 1 Nov between 11 am and 3 pm: there will be AYY volunteers present to share their experiences of their AYY year!

Join us in the pursuit of the best student’s life in the world!

2. Apply for AYY’s exchange grant!

In the autumn, AYY is handing out exchange grants to support the internationalisation and active community operation of students. Any AYY member who is going on an exchange, is on an exchange at the moment or has returned from an exchange after April 2018 can apply for an exchange grant. The grant is meant for the degree students of Aalto University.

The grant can be applied for from 12 noon on 24 Oct until 11.59 pm on 14 Nov.

You can find the application form and further information about the grants here: /en/students/services/scholarships/

3. Campus Section’s Coolest Wall Painting competition is here

The Coolest Wall Painting competition is starting again! In honour of AYY’s Year of Arts, the Campus Section wants to encourage all AYY members living in shared apartments to work together for a cosier living environment by means of art. You can take part in the competition by signing up here:

https://lomake.ayy.fi/kampusjaosto/viilein-seinamaalaus-kilpailu/

4. The Student Union’s new policies

In its meeting (on 18 Oct), the Representative Council approved the new policy paper for the Student Union that guides all of AYY’s influencing work. The reform also featured an update on how AYY’s goals related to subsistence, student admission and international movement, for example, can best be realised in a changed world. As per its policy paper, AYY is also aiming for a campus area that supports student activity in all its forms. Altogether new sections include e.g. the themes related to information society, arts policy and equality.

The person in charge of the reform, the Board’s Vice Chair Tapio Hautamäki, talks more about the subject in his blog: /blogi/2018/10/26/new-policies-of-ayy/?lang=en The entire policy paper can be read at https://inside.ayy.fi/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=7405619

 

WORKING LIFE

5. First month of home insurance for free!

Home insurance is your best safeguard for unexpected situations. Few people regret a previously taken-out insurance policy once an accident happens. OP Nano home insurance is easy to buy online and also suitable for a student budget. (https://www.op-nano.fi/kampanja/kotivakuutus2018/?cmpid=.havaku..huom.ayy.textlink.tiedote.ha_opnano, in Finnish) We are now offering the first month free of charge! Have a safe autumn!

6. TalentIT 2018 recruitment fair on 1 Nov

Join us for networking on Thursday this week, 1 Nov 2018, at the TalentIT 2018 recruitment and career fair in Otahalli (Otaranta 6) at 11 am–5 pm. At the fair, there will be nearly 130 interesting employers (https://fairs.aalto.fi/talentit/en/exhibitors/) from innovative startups to big international players who might just need your know-how!

A new feature is the interdisciplinary TalentX area containing measurement of problem-solving skills and testing of work-related competence in interviews. These activity stands serve as a route to actual job interviews, for example.

There is also still time to book private meetings with interesting exhibitors in the Snap Meeting Corner through the Brella service. Book a Snap Meeting here!

Give us feedback! By filling in the fair’s feedback form, you can win a Viking Line cruise voucher to either Stockholm or Tallinn.

Entrance to the event is free – join us for networking!

7. CV & LinkedIn clinic and Speed Mentoring at the ARENA Career Fair

The ARENA fair is organised on the Aalto campus in Töölö (Runeberginkatu 14-16) on Wed 14 Nov at 9.30 am–4 pm. A CV & LinkedIn clinic and, for the first time ever, Speed Mentoring will be organised at the fair. You can find the introductions of participating companies and alumni on the ARENA website at https://fairs.aalto.fi/arena/programme/.

Registration for the clinic and speed mentoring starts on Wed 31 October at 12 noon, the link will be published in CareerWeb events. Be quick, as there is only a limited number of slots available!

 

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

8. Apply to join Teekkarispeksi!

Do you want to perform in front of thousands of people all around Finland or to see your own musical number brought to life on the Alexander Theatre stage? The several subsections of Teekkarispeksi and the vision of a professional director enable you to bring out your colours in a unique way!

The actors, dancers and band for the production are selected in November based on audition events, and application to choreographer, arranger and lyricist happens online. You can also sign up for several other subsections, such as make-up, set design or graphic design, without application. Interested? Check out the application instructions and sign up at https://teekkarispeksi.fi/blog/2018/10/04/mukaan-kevaan-2019-produktioon/ (in Finnish).

EVENTS

9. Find free usable items at GTK’s bustle days on 29–31 Oct

The Geology Survey of Finland GTK moves in Otaniemi at the end of the year. In connection with the move, GTK has collected items to donate to students: publications, books, maps, office supplies, etc. Students are welcome to the “bustle days” to rummage through the treasures. The event takes place from Monday to Wednesday on 29–31 Oct 2018 at 9 am–3 pm. The address is Betonimiehenkuja 4, Otaniemi, main entrance/lobby. Bring your own reusable bag! Welcome!

10. DOT Learning Sauna with Nvidia on 1 Nov

Join DOT on 1 Nov at 6 pm at the Otaniemi Rantasauna to participate in DOT’s legendary Learning Sauna. This time, Nvidia will talk about their new RTX graphics technology. There will also be some other presentations. In addition to a warm sauna, free snacks are provided as well. Registration form: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dots-learning-sauna-w-nvidia-tickets-51617250586

11. Amateur radio course on 6–29 Nov in Otaniemi

Are you interested in wireless technology such as software-designed radio, satellites or public safety networks? Would you like to talk or wire to as far as the other side of the world without the internet? Are you a bit of a Gyro Gearloose by nature and want to learn about building electronics or using measuring devices? Did the national service get you into communications? Amateur radio activities include all of the above.

The amateur radio course by Polyteknikkojen Radiokerho (PRK) coaches you to complete an amateur radio certificate. By passing the exam organised at the end of the course, participants are granted the right to use amateur radio frequencies and equipment. Aspects taught on the course include e.g. the regulations of radio communications, radio technology and electrical safety. Previous knowledge is not necessary for the course. You can also take the course to brush up previously gained know-how or to find a new perspective for your studies.

The course is free to AYY and PRK members and costs 10€ for others. Course website: www.prk.ayy.fi/kurssi (in Finnish).

12. CEMS Stage on 13 Nov

CEMS Club Helsinki warmly welcomes all Aalto students to CEMS Stage, the great annual event that this year takes place in Saha on Tuesday 13 Nov. Join us for a night full of informative speeches, delicious food and drinks and some networking with a variety of people!

Check out the FB event for more info about the speakers and sign up for free via the link!

FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/467732807071005
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/cemsstage

 

SPORTS

13. Teekkari basketball team Aalto-Basket looking for players

Have you played basketball in the past and would like to continue your hobby during your studies? Join the teams of Aalto-Basket. Aalto-Basket has three men’s teams. The first team plays in the regional 2nd division, Buckets in the 4th division and Alvars in the 5th division. Want to join us? Send us an email containing your basketball background to office@aaltobasket.fi, and the teams’ contact persons will get in touch with you. ALVARS, IN PARTICULAR, IS IN NEED OF NEW PLAYERS!

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

 

OTHER

14. Aalto Formula Team is looking for members! Join us!

The Aalto Formula Team is calling all students at Aalto schools to join us in executing an interdisciplinary project and to develop a hybrid of student culture and studying. The goal is to create an ongoing project at Aalto during which the students will participate in the Formula Student competition with the help of partner companies. Participation in the competition requires designing and building an electrical racing car and all related activities, so everyone is needed for us to get to race in season 2019. Further information on the Formula Student concept behind the link: https://www.formulastudent.de/about/concept/.

The association and project are particularly calling for people interested in marketing and media production, corporate cooperation and electricity, but all other experts are also badly needed.

Read more about the project and become a member of our association on our website: https://aaltoformulateam.fi/. The annual membership fee is 1€, which enables you to be involved in what might be the greatest project of your student days. Join us!

The association and the progress of the project can also be followed on social media channels:

15. Apply for a grant from the funds governed by ELEC

Yet again, there are scholarships and grants available for Aalto University students and teachers. The application period to the funds governed by ELEC has started and remains open until Sunday 11 Nov 2018. Check out the announcements for each fund on the Into grants page, https://into.aalto.fi/display/enopisk/Grants+and+awards.

16. Women and Technology media work contest

Aalto University is organising a contest that searches for a video, animation, game or other media work that draws attention to the participation, skills and role model of women in technology or science. The general attractiveness of technology as well as its cooperation with economy and arts are also appreciated in the contest. The contest is open to everyone. The winner gets a grant of 1000 euros, and two runners-up get grants of 500 euros. More information at https://into.aalto.fi/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=12358111.

 

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This is Aalto University Student Union’s weekly newsletter for week 44/2018. The newsletter gives you the news on AYY and its associations and sections, as well as other useful information.

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22.10.2018

Weekly Newsletter 43/2018

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The first period of the autumn is almost behind us. Good luck and keep pushing through the exam week!

Week 43

Week 44

AYY ANNOUNCES

  1. AYY’s Board and Chairs of the Representative Council 2019: now is the time to apply!
  2. Apply for AYY’s exchange grant!

WORKING LIFE

  1. TalentIT 2018 recruitment fair on 1 Nov

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

  1. November’s theatre offer: Musical Musta Saara (Black Sara)
  2. KYN and UMO: Kaipaan (Longing) // 1–2 Nov 2018

EVENTS

  1. Indian Students day on 28 Oct
  2. Polku’s Beer Course on 14 November at 7 pm at Ossin Kulma
  3. Upcoming events from AIESEC Helsinki

OTHER

  1. Share your ideas about the future campus and participate in the development of a new campus vision
  2. BEST Winter courses’ application DL 24 Oct
  3. Apply to volunteer at Junction

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. AYY’s Board and Chairs of the Representative Council 2019: now is the time to apply!

Do you want to get straight into the heart of the Student Union to work for the good of the Aalto community? Apply to the AYY Board for 2019! As a Board member, you get to be part of AYY’s amazing work community that works towards a common goal, get to know student union operators all around Finland and keep developing yourself with each new project.

Another excellent option is to apply to the Chairs of AYY’s Representative Council, which is the Student Union’s highest decision-making body. The Council decides upon AYY’s operational plan, budget and result, for example, and appoints the Board for the Student Union.

Applications to put together the Board and to Representative Council Chair: 1–25 Oct 2018

Applications to Board member and to Representative Council Vice Chairs: 1 Oct–7 Nov 2018

Learn more about the amazing and versatile posts at AYY at ayy.fi/stop/en/!

For more information about the volunteer posts, you can ask the current operators or the Board member in charge of volunteers, hilja.korhonen(a)ayy.fi, 040 551 6530.

2. Apply for AYY’s exchange grant!

In the autumn, AYY is handing out exchange grants to support the internationalisation and active community operation of students. Any AYY member who is going on an exchange, is on an exchange at the moment or has returned from an exchange after April 2018 can apply for an exchange grant. The grant is meant for the degree students of Aalto University.

The grant can be applied for from 12 noon on 24 Oct until 11.59 pm on 14 Nov.

You can find the application form and further information about the grants here: /en/students/services/scholarships/

 

WORKING LIFE

3. TalentIT 2018 recruitment fair on 1 Nov

Looking for career opportunities? Need a boost in your job hunting? Come network at the TalentIT 2018 recruitment and career fair in Otahalli (Otaranta 6) on Thursday 1 Nov 2018 at 11 am–5 pm.

TalentIT is Finland’s largest ICT recruitment and career fair. At this years’ fair, there will be a wide range of interesting employers from innovative startups to big international players. A new feature is the interdisciplinary TalentX area containing measurement of problem-solving skills and testing of work-related competence in interviews. These activity stands serve as a route to actual job interviews, for example.

In addition, the TalentIT Career Forum (https://fairs.aalto.fi/talentit/en/vieraalle/career-forum/) provides Aalto students with multiple job search services from editing their CV and LinkedIn profile to interview coaching and tips for making a video CV. Students can also book private meetings with interesting exhibitors in the Snap Meeting Corner through the Brella service.

Entrance to the event is free – join us for networking!

More information: https://fairs.aalto.fi/talentit/en/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalentITFair/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalentITFair

 

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

4. November’s theatre offer: Musical Musta Saara (Black Sara)

The carnivalistic, impressive and eventful Musta Saara is the phenomenon of the theatre autumn 2018!

The Union has promised the money for building new, modern apartments in Transylvania for the Romanian Romani. Meanwhile in Paris, the Poison-Pens – father and daughter – are fighting over the National Party leadership. The events of Musta Saara take place in the modern day, yet the carnivalesque performance also features some historic events and persons. Music and song blare out.

With the university offer, tickets for the performances on Mon 12 Nov, Mon 26 Nov and Thu 29 Nov only cost 12 euros. Tickets available via the attached link until they sell out: https://www.lippu.fi/lippuja.html?affiliate=EFF&erid=2308543&doc=erdetaila&fun=erdetail&language=en

5. KYN and UMO: Kaipaan (Longing) // 1–2 Nov 2018

For their concerts in early November, UMO and KYN have put together a programme featuring music befitting the All Saints’ Day atmosphere. Listeners will be tuned in to remembrance and longing by the arrangements commissioned for this concert of pieces like Aamulla varhain and Sinua, sinua rakastan.

UMO is an orchestra operating professionally in the field of jazz and rhythm music, whose 16-person assembly plays nearly a hundred concerts each year around Finland. The female choir KYN is an ambitious reformer of choir music. Helsingin Sanomat has named KYN as one of the brightest stars of the choir sky and a frontrunner of jazz music.

The orchestra is conducted by Kirmo Lintinen, the choir by Music Councillor Kaija Viitasalo.

Concerts:

Tickets from choir members or from Tiketti 25 € / 20 € / 15 € including service fee, tickets also from the door before the concert if there is room.

EVENTS

6. Indian Students day on 28 Oct

Indian students day is back with a bang! Join us for an evening of fun, music and dance 🙂

  • When? 28 Oct from 5 pm
  • Where? In Smökki, Jämeräntaival 4
  • Who can attend? Any student! ?
  • How much? Free!

Check out the links below and register soon!! Pass on the word to all your friends ?

Facebook event : https://www.facebook.com/events/183541992544370/

Registration link : https://goo.gl/forms/nCP2Zx9oA9SiMy1H2

7. Polku’s Beer Course on 14 November at 7 pm at Ossin Kulma

On Polku’s beer course, we acquaint ourselves with the history of beer, different beer styles, production methods and the art of enjoying beer. After short lectures on these topics, we taste some typical representatives of common beer styles. The price of the event is €20, which includes the course materials and the tasting. The registration is open at https://bit.ly/2yA85CJ until 12 November. The course fee is paid in cash upon arrival. Welcome!

8. Upcoming events from AIESEC Helsinki

Halloween Bake Sale on 29 Oct:  Get a tasty treat & a cup of coffee for 1.50€ from 9 am to 4 pm in front of Porthania on Monday 29 Oct and have a chat with us about your possible experience abroad with AIESEC!

AIESEC Talks on Sustainability on 7 Nov: AIESEC Helsinki invites Evelyn Mora, founder of Helsinki Fashion Week, and Amanda Björnberg, founder of Spark Sustainability, to speak about their work in sustainability. Come join us on Wednesday 7 November at 5.30–7 pm at Microsoft Flux! Seats are limited; register here: http://bit.ly/2RZ1WJb

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

 

OTHER

9. Share your ideas about the future campus and participate in the development of a new campus vision

What will the Aalto University campus look like in 2050? Share your ideas about the future campus and participate in the development of a new campus vision!

What will the student life and community of the Otaniemi campus be in 2050? How will sustainable development be addressed? Fill in the survey and submit your ideas by 1 Nov 2018:

https://www.webropolsurveys.com/S/6626E91C151232D4.par

10. BEST Winter courses’ application DL 24 Oct

Application deadline: 24 October at 11.59 pm

This winter, BEST (Board of European Students of Technology) offers you three courses around Europe. On these, you’ll get to attend lectures, given by the university’s teaching staff or experts from companies, on Technology, Career Related Skills, and Applied Engineering. After the lectures, you’ll also take part in evening activities designed for you to give you a taste of the LBG (Local BEST Group) that hosts you and the local culture.

For more information about the courses and FAQs, visit https://besthelsinki.fi/en/courses/application/

  • WHAT: Winter courses’ application
  • WHEN: Until 24 Oct 2018
  • WHY: A week-long course with BEST people; costs up to 50€, including board and food.
  • WHERE: https://best.eu.org/courses
  • 11. Apply to volunteer at Junction

Junction is Europe’s largest hackathon and a global community for all tech enthusiasts. This year, Junction is coming back bigger and better than ever before! The main event, Junction 2018, is organised at Dipoli on Aalto University’s Otaniemi campus on 23–25 November. Apply to volunteer at the event now.

Apply to volunteer: https://hackjunction.com/volunteer

Read more: https://hackjunction.com/

We are happy to answer all questions about volunteering at Junction. Contact Jenna Kallunki: jenna.kallunki@hackjunction.com

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This is the Aalto University Student Union’s weekly newsletter for week 43/2018. The newsletter gives you the news on AYY and its associations and sections, as well as other useful information.

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

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

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

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