On Thursday this week, AYY’s Representative Council decides upon the Student Union’s policy paper, into which all previous policy papers have been combined. The meeting starts at 5 pm, and it can be followed live at /en/student-union/live/. Wishing you all a week jazzed up by autumn foliage!

Week 42

• 15 Oct: Teekkarispeksi section workshop /blog/events/teekkarispeksin-osa-aluepaja/ (in Finnish)
• 16 Oct: Dipoli Appro /en/blog/events/dipolin-appro-2018/
• 17 Oct: The Guild of the Cross: Hannu Päivänsalo – That Word stands strong /blog/events/ristin-kilta-hannu-paivansalo-se-sana-seisoo-vahvana/ (in Finnish)
• 18 Oct: Aalto Amazing Race https://www.facebook.com/events/329273824514773/
• 18 Oct: Women Sitz: White Party /blog/events/womensitz-whiteparty/
• 19 Oct: WhisKY x Ardberg /blog/events/whisky-x-ardbeg/
• 20 Oct: Dance course /blog/events/tanssikurssi-dance-course/

Week 43

• 24 Oct: The Guild of the Cross, games night /blog/events/ristin-kilta-peli-ilta-12/ (in Finnish)
• 24 Oct: Tenured Professors’ Installation Talks https://www.aalto.fi/events/tenured-professors-installation-talks
• 25 Oct: Sweco AI Coffee Hour! At 2.30–4.30 pm, Sweco Room, Rakentajanaukio 4, 2^nd floor!
• 26 Oct: ESN Aalto Dinner in the Dark /blog/events/esn-aalto-dinner-in-the-dark-3/

 

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. AYY looking for a Real Estate Assistant
2. Development retreat for online Halloped course on 19–20 Oct 2018

WORKING LIFE

3. TalentIT 2018 recruitment fair

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

4. Programme of the Elossa Film Festival has been released

EVENTS

5. NEON RAVE 2018 on 26 October
6. Finnish Student Championships for Hearthstone and League of Legends

SPORTS AND CAMPING

7. Skipoli’s powder-filled Alpine trip in January!

WELLBEING

8. Seasonal flu vaccinations from the FSHS without an appointment
9. Electronic health survey sent to new students
10. Study psychologists’ Mindfulness workshops in the 2^nd period

OTHER

11. Tenured Professors’ Installation Talks
12. Nominate new honorary members for the Guild of the Round Tower
13. ESNcard benefits

 

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. AYY looking for a Real Estate Assistant

The Student Union has a significant real estate portfolio, and an additional resource is required for its upkeep. As Real Estate Assistant, you assist the Real Estate team in charge of the construction and upkeep of apartments and real-estate-related customer service. Your duties include customer service (by email, phone and in person), inspections related to deposit payments, resident communications and otherwise supporting the Real Estate team. There are, on average,15 hours of work per week, which is why the work is well-suited for a student, for example.

The application period ends on 18 Oct 2018 at 12 noon. More specific details and instructions for applying for the post can be found at /ylioppilaskunta/avoimet-tyopaikat/kiinteistoassistentti/ (in Finnish).

2. Development retreat for online Halloped course on 19–20 Oct 2018

Let’s go to the Guild of Architecture’s cabin to spend the evening in good company with other student influencers. Let’s enjoy some excellent refreshments and go to the sauna. Why? Because, at the same time, we will be making the world a better place by answering questions about our School for AYY’s new online course for Hallopeds.

We depart for the Guild of Architecture’s cabin in Sipoo in the afternoon of Friday 19 Oct and arrive back in the city on Saturday 20 Oct.

We are searching for student participants who are familiar with their own School, whether they are persons in charge of studies, Student Representatives in Administration or in some other way seasoned student influencers. Enthusiasm is all you need, formal experience from Halloped work is not compulsory.

Sign up by Tue 16 Oct using this form: https://lomake.ayy.fi/koulutuspolitiikka/2018/10/02/halloped-verkkokurssin-retriitti/ (in Finnish)

More information: Juha Isotalo, juha.isotalo@ayy.fi or 050 531 8414 or https://www.facebook.com/events/482201578958274/ (in Finnish)

 

WORKING LIFE

3. TalentIT 2018 recruitment fair

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. Programme of the Elossa Film Festival has been released

The Elossa Film Festival, ending AYY’s Year of the Arts, has released its programme. The programme features films selected by different student communities that are divided into various themes of opposites: human mind & technology, love & hate and power & anarchy. The selection of films ranges all the way from Mad Max to Moulin Rouge, and part of the films are seen as genuine film copies. In the beginning of each screening, short films will be shown that have been made by ELO students. The festival takes place in Kino Tapiola and Kino Sheryl on 29 Oct–3 Nov.

Full programme at: https://elossafestival.fi

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/558838954564413/

 

EVENTS

5. NEON RAVE 2018 on 26 October

Are your legs well rested and raving shoes broken in? The legendary Neon Rave is here again to take them through the ultimate test! This time, Smökki will be filled with colourful mosaic decorations as well as hundreds of fiery ravers. Get ready for the sickest and most epic party of the year!

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2146399262354399/
Stay tuned for the line-up!

Tickets: Presale 6 € / 8 € from the door, if there are any left

Presales @ Otakaari 1:
Thu-Fri 18–19 Oct at 10 am–2 pm
Mon-Fri 22–26 Oct at 10 am–2 pm

WHAT: Neon Rave 2018
WHERE: Smökki, Jämeräntaival 4
WHEN: Friday 26 Oct at 9 pm–3 am
TICKETS: 6 € / 8 €

6. Finnish Student Championships for Hearthstone and League of Legends

Aalto Gamers is organising the Finnish Student Championships (FSC) for Hearthstone and League of Legends, and we are looking for players! The champions are decided in an offline tournament in Keilaniemi, Espoo on 10 November.

Whether you are a casual player or and hardcore gamer, the FSC is a great opportunity to experience esports as a student. Gather your friends, form a team, or just come watch the exciting finals!

The journey to the finals goes through Online Qualifiers, played on 20 (HS) and 27 (LoL) October. The sign-up links and further details can be found on our event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/528653824248179/.

 

SPORTS AND CAMPING

7. Skipoli’s powder-filled Alpine trip in January!

This year, the destination of Skipoli’s Alpine trip is the small village of Kaprun, whose neighbouring glacier of Kitzsteinhorn ensures that the area has snow throughout the year. The area is full of skiing possibilities for experienced off-piste enthusiasts as well as for beginners, while the valley’s other resort Zell am See provides miles of cruising on the slopes with a unique lakeside view. Direct flights from Helsinki to Munich take off on 12 Jan, and we arrive back in Finland on 26 Jan. The overall cost of the trip is merely 799€ including flights, buses, accommodation and extras to be announced later! Only six places remain, so if you are interested, quickly contact skipoli.powder.guarantee@gmail.com!

 

WELLBEING

8. Seasonal flu vaccinations from the FSHS without an appointment

Walk-in clinic for seasonal influenza vaccinations for people at high risk in FSHS Otaniemi:

29 Oct at 12 noon–2.45 pm

5 Nov at 12 noon–2.45 pm

Vaccinations without an appointment – sign in at the patient office and wait your turn for the nurse’s surgery.

Free vaccinations are available to persons for whom influenza presents a significant health threat, or for whose health the vaccination is significantly beneficial. More information at https://www.thl.fi/en/web/vaccination.

If you are not eligible for a free flu vaccination, call the FSHS to get a prescription.

9. Electronic health survey sent to new students

The FSHS is summoning all first-year students to a health check comprising of an electronic health survey (Sätky) and, when necessary, a personal meeting. The FSHS has sent the electronic health survey to all new students of Aalto University via the Self service (http://www.yths.fi/en/self). Please answer the survey and remember to check that your contact details are up to date on Self (http://www.yths.fi/en/news/789/take_full_advantage_of_finnish_student_health_service_s_self_service_start_by_entering_your_contact_details)!

10. Study psychologists’ Mindfulness workshops in the 2^nd period

Are you looking for tools to reduce stress, anxiety or tension? In the workshop on Mindfulness in stress control, which meets six times, you can learn to accept and be compassionate towards yourself and discover methods to deal with difficulties. Regular mindfulness practice is known to reduce stress and anxiety. The practice is a means to increase self-awareness, improve focusing ability and learn to control your emotions. The workshop meets on Mondays at 10 am–12 noon on 29 Oct–3 Dec 2018 in Majakka (M140), Otakaari 1. The workshop is Finnish-language. More information and sign-up: https://into.aalto.fi/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=328008 (in Finnish).

The Art of Mindful Interaction Have you ever wondered why it’s sometimes so difficult to understand people with different backgrounds? In mindful interaction, we really do listen to the others and try not to make unnecessary interpretations. Mindfulness is a state of non-judgmental awareness of the present moment – awareness of our body, emotions, thoughts and surroundings. This awareness helps us communicate more clearly. We have six sessions on Mondays at 2–4 pm from 29 Oct to 3 Dec 2018 in Majakka (M140), Otakaari 1. More information and sign-up: https://into.aalto.fi/display/enopisk/Courses+and+workshops+for+students.

 

OTHER

11. Tenured Professors’ Installation Talks

Aalto University celebrates its tenured professors with popular talks by the new tenure track professors of Associate or Full level.

Welcome to hear about Aalto University’s research on Wednesday 24 October 2018 at 2.15 pm in Dipoli.

All talks will be held in English and are open to everyone: professors, students, faculty, staff and the public. The multidisciplinary talks will be followed by a reception.

https://www.aalto.fi/events/tenured-professors-installation-talks

12. Nominate new honorary members for the Guild of the Round Tower

The Guild of the Round Tower is an honorary and senior organisation operating in the vicinity of Aalto University. Persons who are in the final stages of their studies or have recently graduated and have shown continuous interest in the culture of engineering students (teekkarit) or other student activity with a similar mindset at Aalto University and have promoted its development in the Student Union or its associations may be nominated for the position of an honorary member. Nominations can be made until 11.59 pm on 21 Oct 2018 at https://lomake.ayy.fi/ptk/ehdota-uusia-arwoisia/ (form in Finnish).

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

More information on the Guild is available at http://ptk.ayy.fi/ (in Finnish).

13. ESNcard benefits

The ESNcard is the membership card of the Erasmus Student Network (ESN). It gives you access to all the services offered by ESN and all our partners. The aim of the ESNcard – or ESN membership – is to support international students and trainees and give them access to affordable opportunities during their period abroad.

With the ESNcard, you will enjoy plenty of discounts – housing, flights, sports, food, bars, etc. – all over Europe. You will also have the opportunity to participate in hundreds of events with your ESN section and other sections around your destination country, and even beyond, for the period of your membership: 1 year per card.

For a list of our partners, check out https://esncard.org/discover/list.

• What: ESNcard benefits
• Why: Discounts discounts discounts!
• Where: ESN Aalto helpdesks + events; get the ESNcard and register it at esncard.org
• How much: 7€

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This is the Aalto University Student Union’s weekly newsletter for week 42/2018. 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

Thank you to everyone who took part in Otaniemi Night of Arts last Saturday. You really made the event. Give us feedback at http://bitly.com/OtaniemenYoPalaute . A particularly big thank-you to all subevent organisers. There is just something to Aalto people! THANK YOU!

Week 41

• 9 Oct: All-day sitsit /en/blog/events/all-day-sitsit/
• 9 Oct: OUBS Camera training /blog/events/oubs-kamerakoulutus-2/ (in Finnish)
• 10 Oct: The Guild of the Cross: Hannu Päivänsalo – Did God really say? /blog/events/ristin-kilta-hannu-paivansalo-onko-jumala-todella-sanonut/ (in Finnish)

Week 42

• 15 Oct: Teekkarispeksi section workshop /blog/events/teekkarispeksin-osa-aluepaja/ (in Finnish)
• 16 Oct: Dipoli Appro /en/blog/events/dipolin-appro-2018/
• 17 Oct: The Guild of the Cross: Hannu Päivänsalo – That Word stands strong /blog/events/ristin-kilta-hannu-paivansalo-se-sana-seisoo-vahvana/ (in Finnish)
• 18 Oct: Women Sitz: White Party /blog/events/womensitz-whiteparty/

 

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. AYY looking for a Real Estate Assistant
2. Development retreat for online Halloped course on 19–20 Oct 2018
3. Sign-up for Teekkari Tradition Party is open
4. Aalto Amazing Race 2018

WORKING LIFE

5. IATA AIR Hackathon

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

6. October’s theatre offer for universities – Ejaculation

EVENTS

7. Radio sauna by Radiodiodi on 13 Oct
8. Kuohu – Creative Hackathon by Luova Aalto – Application is open until 15 Oct
9. ESN sections in Helsinki present Beer Olympics on 11 Oct
10. Spooktacular Halloween Costume party by Mosaic on 1 Nov

WELLBEING

11. Aalto Wellbeing Week – digital wellbeing service HeiaHeia free for Aalto people

OTHER

12. ARENA Career Fair is looking for Student Contact Persons!
13. BEST Winter courses’ application ongoing
14. AIESEC is looking for international volunteers!

 

AYY ANNOUCES

1. AYY looking for a Real Estate Assistant

The Student Union has a significant real estate portfolio, and an additional resource is required for its upkeep. As Real Estate Assistant, you assist the Real Estate team in charge of the construction and upkeep of apartments and real-estate-related customer service. Your duties include customer service (by email, phone and in person), inspections related to deposit payments, resident communications and otherwise supporting the Real Estate team. There are, on average,15 hours of work per week, which is why the work is well-suited for a student, for example.

The application period ends on 18 Oct 2018 at 12 noon. More specific details and instructions for applying for the post can be found at /ylioppilaskunta/avoimet-tyopaikat/kiinteistoassistentti/ (in Finnish).

2. Development retreat for online Halloped course on 19–20 Oct 2018

Let’s go to the Guild of Architecture’s cabin to spend the evening in good company with other student influencers. Let’s enjoy some excellent refreshments and go to the sauna. Why? Because, at the same time, we will be making the world a better place by answering questions about our School for AYY’s new online course for Hallopeds.

We depart for the Guild of Architecture’s cabin in Sipoo in the afternoon of Friday 19 Oct and arrive back in the city on Saturday 20 Oct.

We are searching for student participants who are familiar with their own School, whether they are persons in charge of studies, Student Representatives in Administration or in some other way seasoned student influencers. Enthusiasm is all you need, formal experience from Halloped work is not compulsory.

Sign up by Tue 16 Oct using this form: https://lomake.ayy.fi/koulutuspolitiikka/2018/10/02/halloped-verkkokurssin-retriitti/ (in Finnish)

More information: Juha Isotalo, juha.isotalo@ayy.fi or 050 531 8414 or https://www.facebook.com/events/482201578958274/ (in Finnish)

3. Sign-up for Teekkari Tradition Party is open

It’s the Teekkari concept’s 146^th birthday, in honour of which you are invited to celebrate the Teekkariperinnejuhla (Teekkari Tradition Party) on Friday 9 Nov 2018 at Dipoli! Throughout the Teekkari Tradition Week, we will be venturing in the world of cinema, and for this reason, you will get to enjoy the characteristic atmosphere and glamour of Hollywood at the Teekkari Tradition Party.

The sign-up period for invitees runs from 12 noon on 26 Sept to 10 Oct and for others from 12 noon on 3 Oct to 26 Oct or until the sign-up list is full.

More information and sign-up: https://teekkarius146.ayy.fi (in Finnish)

Dress code for the Teekkari Tradition Party: White tie with academic honours

Price of dinner and party: Students 85€ / Graduates 110€ + Sillis 20€

4. Aalto Amazing Race 2018

Aalto Amazing Race is a wild, adventurous race aimed at first-year Aalto students, where the freshmen get to meet other Aalto students from across the different disciplines. During the adventure, teams race ahead by solving various puzzles and hidden clues while battling against time. A glorious after-race event awaits those who make it to the finish line. The event is free of charge.

The participants are divided into interdisciplinary teams by the organisers. If you want, you have the option to pick one friend to join your team. The race itself begins on Thursday 18 Oct, and the teams will be sent out from Otaniemi at short intervals starting at 3 pm. This is where the participants will discover their team and get the first clue.

Registration for the event will open on Tuesday 9 Oct at 12 noon. The link to the registration will be published later. There are only limited spots available to join the race.

WHAT: Aalto Amazing Race 2018
WHERE: Starts in Otaniemi
WHEN: 18 October from 3 pm onwards
TAKE WITH: Overalls, weather-appropriate clothing & HSL travel card
PRICE: 0€ (including food at the afterparty)
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/329273824514773/

 

WORKING LIFE

5. IATA AIR Hackathon

Interested in enhancing airline retailing?

Finnair is sponsoring IATA AIR Hackathon taking place in Levi, Kittilä, on 30 Nov–2 Dec 2018. Finnair would like to challenge you to join in.

Background: IATA (International Air Transport Association) has organised 9 hackathons to date around the globe in order to showcase what NDC (New Distribution Capability) and other areas of transformation could bring to today’s world.

Who participates in IATA’s Hackathons? The event targets 100–120 developers. The profile of the participants can be technical or non-technical. The teams have a maximum of 6 representatives. Teams can nominate themselves as candidates as individuals (i.e. start-ups or students) or as corporations.

Registration: Interested teams should register through the registration link available on the event page (https://airtechzone.iata.org/hackathons/ktt18/). Registered teams are pre-screened for approval and will receive a prompt response from IATA about their approval.

There is no cost in joining other than costs related to accommodation and transportation.

Follow on social media #HackAIR

 

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

6. October’s theatre offer for universities – Ejaculation

Ejaculation (https://kansallisteatteri.fi/esitys/ejaculation-2/) is an international solo work that examines the collective conceptions and experiences of female sexuality in this age.

The performance is mainly English-language but also includes other languages. No Finnish subtitles. For university students, tickets for the performances on Wed 24 Oct and Thu 25 Oct at 7 pm on the Willensauna stage cost 12e each. Tickets only available via this link:

https://www.lippu.fi/lippuja.html?affiliate=RFI&erid=2291691&doc=erdetaila&fun=erdetail&language=en

EVENTS

7. Radio sauna by Radiodiodi on 13 Oct

What happens backstage on the radio? Are you interested in making programmes? How can you get involved with jingles – and what is a jingle! These things, among others, will become clear when the Radio sauna gets steaming hot again on 13 Oct.

Grab along people you know and don’t know and come in to hear what Radiodiodi is planning for next year! Both older and first-year students are welcome. Bring a towel and come enjoy the refreshments and a nice evening accompanied by lights and music at Ossinsauna (Otakaari 18) on Saturday 13 Oct at 6 pm.

• WHAT? Radio sauna
• WHERE? Ossinsauna, Otakaari 18
• WHEN? On Saturday 13 Oct at 6 pm
• WHAT TO BRING? Towel, friends and passers-by
• EVENT ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/events/256871468300183/  (in Finnish)

8. Kuohu – Creative Hackathon by Luova Aalto – Application is open until 15 Oct

Luova Aalto (https://www.facebook.com/luovaaalto/) and partnering companies Fazer, Unilever and Paulig invite you to join the Kuohu Creative Hackathon at MOW (https://www.facebook.com/MOWStargate/). During the two-day event, teams will dig knee-deep into burning challenges put forth by the participating companies. The challenges may focus on – but are not limited to – topics such as creative marketing and communications, concept creation, new product launches, entering new markets, and product development. The winning teams of Kuohu will receive a cash prize worth 1500€. The application is now open, so apply by 15 October: http://bit.ly/kuohu-18-apply-here  ⚡

Facebook event here: http://bit.ly/kuohu-18-event

Event webpage here: https://luovaaalto.fi/kuohu-2018/

9. ESN sections in Helsinki present Beer Olympics on 11 Oct

ESN Aalto, ESN Helga, ESN Metropolia, ESN Laurea, and ESN Uni Helsinki present the second edition of the Beer Olympics! Form a team of 4–5 people and head to Smökki to challenge the people all around ESN Helsinki and win the glory of Otaniemi. It is a perfect opportunity to showcase your exceptional talent, valour and team spirit in competitive sports greater than any.

WHAT: Beer Olympics
WHEN: 11 October at 6–10.30 pm
WHERE: Smökki, Jämeräntaival 4, Otaniemi
HOW MUCH: (per participant)
Beer Olympics: 2€ with and 3€ without an ESN card
Beer Olympics + Oktober fest: 4€ with and 5€ without an ESN card
Oktober fest: 2€ with, 3€ without an ESN card, or 4€ at the door
WHY: Olympics + beer + ESN
AFTERPARTY: Oktober fest @ Baarikärpänen

REGISTER: https://www.facebook.com/events/300202764130058/

10. Spooktacular Halloween Costume party by Mosaic on 1 Nov

Creep, float or crawl to OK20 for some haunting spirits and wicked brews if you dare! You’ll have a chance to go to the sauna. So, remember to take a towel. Dress up as something spooky, and you’ll have the chance to win a prize!

WHAT: Halloween Party
WHEN: Thursday 1 Nov at 8 pm–2 am
WHERE: Otakaari 20
DRESSCODE: Spooky! Remember the contest!
PRICE: Free

 

WELLBEING

11. Aalto Wellbeing Week – digital wellbeing service HeiaHeia free for Aalto people

Aalto Wellbeing Week 2018 offers Aalto University staff and students free use of the digital wellbeing service HeiaHeia for six months!

HeiaHeia guides you to set meaningful wellbeing goals and helps you achieve them. Exercise, steps, sleep, nutrition: whatever your goals are, you can achieve them by doing small, repetitive things that accumulate into remarkable long-term benefits.

Starting from October, you will have the opportunity to make your own wellbeing a fun and collective project for six months with other Aalto people. Join us!

Register with the code aaltowellbeing2018 at https://www.heiaheia.com/signup and/or download the mobile app onto your device. Installing the HeiaHeia mobile app is easy. The app is available for iOS (iPhone, iPad), Android and Windows Phone.

 

OTHER

12. ARENA Career Fair is looking for Student Contact Persons!

As an ARENA Career Fair Student Contact Person, you get to choose the organisation(s) you assist during the day of the Fair and, in addition, you get to help out the photographer, collect feedback, act as a guide and other general Fair tasks. In return, you will get a contact to the company representatives, a nice day at the Fair, a couple of free lunches and access to the afterARENA evening. Personal registration at the Career Services office on 11–12 October at 12–2 pm. More information on CareerWeb: ARENA2018 – sign up as a Student Contact Person!

13. BEST Winter courses’ application ongoing

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 begins
• 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

14. AIESEC is looking for international volunteers!

Have you ever dreamed about changing the world? We do! And we are inviting like-minded people to join the world’s largest youth-led organization – AIESEC – for a volunteering experience.

AIESEC creates social impact projects for volunteers. As an Outgoing Global Volunteer, you could develop yourself as a leader by challenging yourself in an unfamiliar environment.

Our projects range from 6–8 weeks in places such as Romania, Costa Rica, Taiwan and more. You could reduce inequality by teaching English to children with the Helping Hands project, or provide quality education by speaking about entrepreneurship and communication to high school students with the Soft Skills for Youth project, both in Tirana, Albania. Depending on your personal goals and interests, we’ll help you find the project that best fits you.

If you’re interested in learning more about our projects, sign up at aiesec.org, and we’ll be in contact with you soon.

 

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This is the Aalto University Student Union’s weekly newsletter for week 41/2018. 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

Start your week by filling in the AYY service questionnaire at https://my.surveypal.com/AYY-n-palvelukysely-2018-AYY. In the afternoon, you can then switch over to the carnival mood of the Otatarha Race at Alvari Square and, in the evening, Lakinlaskijaiset at Dipoli. The week will be crowned on Saturday by the debut of the amazing art festival Otaniemi Night of Arts, whose programme is guaranteed to offer something for everyone. Check out the festival’s full programme at www.otaniemenyo.fi .

Week 40

• 1 Oct: Otatarha race, Alvari Square
• 1 Oct: Lakinlaskijaiset
• 1 Oct: Polijazz dance classes start https://www.facebook.com/groups/6361325263/
• 2 Oct: Female choir KYN & Johanna Juhola Reaktori: Keinuva tyttö (The Swinging Girl) /en/blog/events/female-choir-kyn-johanna-juhola-reaktori-keinuva-tytto-swingin-girl/
• 3 Oct: The Guild of the Cross: Hannu Päivänsalo – a power that changes the world /blog/events/ristin-kilta-hannu-paivansalo-koko-maailmaa-muuttava-voima/ (in Finnish)
• 4 Oct: The Guild of the Cross: Freshman sauna /blog/events/ristin-kilta-fuksisauna-3/ (in Finnish)
• 4 Oct: FutureKiima https://www.facebook.com/events/2296848473665430/
• 5 Oct: Students at Linnanmäki /en/blog/events/students-at-the-linnanmaki-amusement-park-on-the-5th-of-october/
• 6 Oct: Otaniemi Night of Arts www.otaniemenyo.fi

Week 41

• 9 Oct: OUBS Camera training /blog/events/oubs-kamerakoulutus-2/ (in Finnish)
• 10 Oct: The Guild of the Cross: Hannu Päivänsalo – Did God really say? /blog/events/ristin-kilta-hannu-paivansalo-onko-jumala-todella-sanonut/ (in Finnish)

 

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. Follow AYY on social media!
2. Reminder: AYY service questionnaire 2018 – Answer TODAY, 1 Oct!
3. Volunteer at Otaniemi Night of Arts on 6 Oct

WORKING LIFE

4. Become an entrepreneur easily by using OP Self-employed service – 20% off service fee for AYY members
5. Sweco Trainee – application period has begun

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

6. Blog: Maskerad is turned into art by the party crowd

EVENTS

7. OUBS Camera training on 9 Oct
8. Movie club Tikelo’s info and movie night on 9 Oct
9. The year’s most sparkling evening is here – WOMEN SITZ on 18 Oct!
10. Junction 2018 applications close 7 Oct & TechRace Espoo on 4 Oct – apply NOW!

SPORTS AND CAMPING

11. Teekkari basketball team Aalto-Basket looking for players

OTHER

12. Nominate new honorary members for the Guild of the Round Tower
13. 10 years of Aalto Design Factory (4–5 Oct)
14. Visit virtual reality in the VR Hub!
15. See Ice hockey match IFK-Jukurit 4.10. FOR FREE

 

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. Follow AYY on social media!

Do you want to be among the first to know what your Student Union is doing and what is going on in the Aalto Community? Follow AYY’s social media accounts to instantly find out what is going on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ylioppilaskunta/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayy_fi/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AYY_FI
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aalto-university-student-union

Also keep in mind the Facebook groups AYY Events, Aalto International and AYY Study Events and AYY: Advocacy, as well as the Telegram groups AYY: Advocacy and Aalto International!

2. Reminder: AYY service questionnaire 2018 – Answer TODAY, 1 Oct!

There is still time to answer the AYY service questionnaire! https://my.surveypal.com/AYY-n-palvelukysely-2018-AYY  The Student Union produces many different services for its members, such as community, housing and sports services. This questionnaire will help us find out our members’ opinions and experiences of their necessity and quality and the related communication. The questionnaire will produce useful information to support the operational development of both the Student Union and the University.

The research is conducted by the Research Foundation for Studies and Education Otus. For more information on the research, please contact Otus researcher Rasmus Reinikainen (rasmus.reinikainen@otus.fi).

Filling in the questionnaire will take about 20 minutes, and today is the last day to do it. Lots will be drawn from among all respondents for the lucky winners of ten cinema tickets and one free rental space use (excluding Servin mökki and Rantasauna). The winners will be notified personally. The contact details you leave for the raffle will not be connected to your answers.

3. Volunteer at Otaniemi Night of Arts on 6 Oct

We are looking for volunteers for Otaniemi Night of Arts on Saturday 6 Oct. The event is an interartistic festival featuring different kinds of events e.g. at Väre, Dipoli and all around the campus. The volunteers’ shifts take place between 1 pm and 9 pm and last for 3–5 hours. Volunteers will be directing festival-goers to the right locations, handing out the programme booklets and answering the audience’s questions. Volunteers are also needed to photograph, to take care of the backstage area and for other assisting tasks. There will be a short volunteer info on Tues 2 Oct at 4.30 pm at the Central Office of Aalto University Student Union (Otakaari 11).

In return for their shift, the volunteers will get food, a cinema ticket for the screening of their choosing at the Elossa festival (29 Oct–3 Nov) and an invitation to the Otaniemi Night of Arts afterparty organised later.

Sign up by filling in the form at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=0377CHYR0EKKo6ccnH8gelqUeg23k_tBmr4Tl7IOrOVUQUMzVklWWUZVOTZIQTNBU1RBODExQzkxSi4u.

Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/2220457434854832/

Website at https://otaniemenyo.fi/

More information from volunteer coordinator: .

 

WORKING LIFE

4. Become an entrepreneur easily by using OP Self-employed service – 20% off service fee for AYY members

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

Starting entrepreneurship has never been easier. Focus on your skillset and make your dreams come true!

Read Kira Kosonen’s tips for a beginning entrepreneur and watch the vlog on entrepreneurship by Äidin puheenvuoro: op-kevytyrittaja.fi/viikottaiset-vinkit/miksi-ryhdyin-yrittajaksi (in Finnish)

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

5. Sweco Trainee – application period has begun

The Sweco Trainee 2019 programme offers young engineering experts new kinds of opportunities to develop their own know-how and prepare for the challenges of the future! We are looking for 14 future experts for different parts of Finland for various duties.

The Sweco Trainee programme lasts for one year and involves the young experts carrying out specified duties in an employment relationship of an indefinite duration. The participants will gather on a regular basis to attend training days focusing on aspects such as developing the participants’ public speaking and interaction skills, project training, familiarisation with experimental technologies and coaching for future supervisory duties.

The Sweco Trainees we are looking for are motivated fresh graduates or up-and-coming technology engineers or Masters of Science (Technology) who are willing and able to develop themselves for project management and supervisory duties, among others. The employment relationship will begin at the beginning of January 2019.

The application period for the Sweco Trainee programme will run from 10 Sept to 7 Oct 2018. Read more about the positions available in the programme and submit your application: https://www.sweco.fi/en/career/sweco-trainee/

 

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

6. Blog: Maskerad is turned into art by the party crowd

It is soon time again for the most artistic annual ball at Aalto, Maskerad by TOKYO! What’s this? Read the latest in the AYY blog’s Year of Arts series to find out what on earth Maskerad is and what turns this annual masquerade into art: /blogi/2018/10/01/maskerad-is-turned-into-art-by-the-party-crowd/?lang=en P.S. This year’s tickets go on sale at the Maskerad history exhibition during Otaniemi Night of Arts on 6 Oct. All Aalto people are welcome to join the party!

 

EVENTS

7. OUBS Camera training on 9 Oct

Do you understand the difference between a video camera, a movie camera and a DSLR camera? Do you know how to change the white balance of OUBS’s new, yet-to-arrive Sony Z190? Should you get a dose of the fundamentals on cameras?

At the camera training, you will learn the basic concepts of camera technology and gain good basic skills in videography for both OUBS gigs and your personal life! You will also get to try out what you have learned in practice using different cameras, testing their settings and venturing through menus.

You need no previous camera experience as you will learn everything you need during the evening. The event is free of charge and open to all AYY members. Please note: the event will most likely be held in Finnish.

• WHAT? Camera training
• WHERE? The studio at Jämeräntaival 1 (bottom floor)
• WHEN? On Tuesday 9 Oct at 6 pm
• https://www.facebook.com/events/2262172764107803/ (in Finnish)

8. Movie club Tikelo’s info and movie night on 9 Oct

Tikelo is a movie club for all Aalto students, with a long tradition dating back to 1965. In the first event of the autumn, you will hear more about the movie club and the range of activities that we organise.

After the introduction, it’s time for the movie! We will be showing you The Big Short directed by Adam McKay. The film explains the financial crisis of 2008 in a surprisingly detailed and energetic way. In addition to the amazing writing, the film features several top actors including Steve Carell, Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt. This is one of those must-watch films for anyone interested in economics and finance.

We are also serving some punch, pizza and movie snacks. The event and the refreshments are free of charge. See you at Yläkertsi on 9 Oct at 6 pm!

WHAT? Info evening and the film The Big Short (2015)
WHERE? KY building, 3^rd floor
WHEN? 9 Oct at 6 pm
HOW MUCH? FREE
WHY? To get to know Tikelo!

9. The year’s most sparkling evening is here – WOMEN SITZ on 18 Oct!

It is time to light up the darkening nights, so Women of Aalto are inviting everyone to the traditional sitsit: Women Sitz, previously known as Tyttösitsit (All-girl sitsit). We are brightening up the autumn evenings with a White Party theme, so dig out your shining white party outfit from among your autumn clothes and be ready to have some fun!

These radiant sitsit are organised at Saha on Thursday 18 Oct 2018.

On the cards, some amazing activities and surprise performers and, of course, as the most essential thing, some sitsing in a glowing atmosphere – you won’t want to miss this.

• WHAT? Women of Aalto’s Women Sitz with the theme White Party
• FOR WHOM? Everyone, we welcome all to our events (men are also welcome)
• WHEN? 18 October, starting at 6 pm
• PRICE? 18€ (includes menu and some drinks)
• DRESSCODE? White Cocktail
• SIGN UP & MORE: https://www.facebook.com/events/2210914959226355/

10. Junction 2018 applications close 7 Oct & TechRace Espoo on 4 Oct – apply NOW!

Junction 2018 on 23–25 Nov 2018 @Dipoli Otaniemi

We are happy to invite you to Europe’s largest hackathon, Junction. The purpose of our event is to bring together enthusiastic developers, creators and designers combined with the most interesting companies. The event is completely free to attend, and last year we had over 1400 participants from 86 countries working in teams.

At Junction:

• Prize pool of 30 000€
• 2 student credits for Aalto students
• Free meals + drinks

Check out the event and apply ASAP at https://hackjunction.com/.

TechRace Espoo on 4 Oct @Startup Sauna

Remember to register for TechRace Espoo! The evening will include awesome challenges, free food & drinks, and participants will get a secret code for Junction 2018. Check out the event and apply: https://www.facebook.com/events/232009107508432/  & https://hackjunction.com/techrace

 

SPORTS AND CAMPING

11. Teekkari basketball team Aalto-Basket looking for players

Have you played basketball in the past and would like to continue your hobby during your studies? Join the teams of Aalto-Basket. Aalto-Basket has three men’s teams. The first team plays in the regional 2^nd division, the second team in the 4^th division and the third team in the 5^th division. Want to join us? Send us an email containing your basketball background to office@aaltobasket.fi, and the teams’ contact persons will get in touch with you. You can also find Aalto-Basket on Facebook: Aalto-Basket men’s 1^st team https://fi-fi.facebook.com/AaltoBasket/ and the Aalto Buckets 2^nd team https://www.facebook.com/AaltoBuckets-383329298809998/.

 

OTHER

12. Nominate new honorary members for the Guild of the Round Tower

The Guild of the Round Tower is an honorary and senior organisation operating in the vicinity of Aalto University. Persons who are in the final stages of their studies or have recently graduated and have shown continuous interest in the culture of engineering students (teekkarit) or other student activity with a similar mindset at Aalto University and have promoted its development in the Student Union or its associations may be nominated for the position of an honorary member. Nominations can be made until 11.59 pm on 21 Oct 2018 at https://lomake.ayy.fi/ptk/ehdota-uusia-arwoisia/ (form in Finnish).

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

More information on the Guild is available at http://ptk.ayy.fi/ (in Finnish).

13. 10 years of Aalto Design Factory (4–5 Oct)

Aalto Design Factory was opened in September 2008, and the opening ceremony was held on 3 October 2008. To celebrate this, we will have a 2-day celebration at Aalto Design Factory (Betonimiehenkuja 3 C). We have a bunch of open events lined up this week. Design thinking? 3D printing? Food entrepreneurship? Design + Strategy? Public speaking? Coding? We’ve got you covered (and offer free food)! See the full programme at https://adf.fi/10years/.

14. Visit virtual reality in the VR Hub!

Did you know there are two sets of VR devices available to you at the Learning Centre? If you want to dive deeper into virtuality, come to the VR Hub Sessions – your guide to creation and recreation in VR.

VR HUB Sessions’ themes, all starting at 3 pm on Wednesdays:

• 3 Oct THE BEST IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES FOR VR
• 17 Oct VR FILM CREATION PIPELINE
• 31 Oct SOUNDSCAPES IN VR
• 14 Nov CO-WORKING IN THE METAVERSE
• 28 Nov YOUR BODY IS THE INTERFACE
• 12 Dec THE FUTURE OF XR

* VR Hub Sessions are free events for all, students and researchers alike

* Starting time is 3 pm and each session lasts one hour

* Come to all of them or pick the most suitable for you

* Location: room Vilho, 2^nd floor of the Learning Centre, Otaniementie 9

* Learn more and reserve a VR Hub for yourself: https://learningcentre.aalto.fi/en/vr-hub/

15. See Ice hockey match IFK-Jukurit 4.10. FOR FREE

IFK and Aktia would like to offer 150 students tickets for the match IFK-Jukurit on 4th October – for free!

The match starts at 18:30 in Helsinki Ice Hall, and students are welcome to the pre-event starting at 17:30 at Pepe’s Bar & Grill, located on the 2nd floor. We have a variety of activities planned for you, such as a DJ, lottery, player visit from IFK, and food and drink provided by Aktia. By showing your VIP pass, you can also get discounts from products at Pepe’s.

Tickets can be picked up at the AYY Central Office service point (Otakaari 11, 2nd floor) during the Office’s opening hours.

Note: max 2 tickets per person.

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This is the Aalto University Student Union’s weekly newsletter for week 40/2018. 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

The art festival Otaniemi Night of Arts is organised for the first time and takes over the campus on next week’s Saturday 6 Oct. The programme of the festival has now been published and can be found at http://bitly.com/OtaniemenYoOhjelma. Programmes are also available from AYY’s Central Office and at event locations on the day of the festival.

P.S. Answer AYY’s service questionnaire and give the Student Union valuable information about your experiences and the necessity of services: https://my.surveypal.com/AYY-n-palvelukysely-2018-AYY

 

Week 39

• 25 Sept: OUBS Streaming training /blog/events/oubs-streamauskoulutus/ (in Finnish)
• 25 Sept: New members’ evening w/ Teekkariratsastajat /blog/events/teekkariratsastajien-uusien-ilta-2/ (in Finnish)
• 25 Sept: Mursutasting 2018 /blog/events/mursutasting-2018/ (in Finnish)
• 25 Sept: Pollux introductory sauna evening /blog/events/polluxin-tutustumissaunailta-pollux-introductory-sauna/
• 26 Sept: The Guild of the Cross: Shaun Rossi – Soul Thirst /en/blog/events/guild-of-the-cross-shaun-rossi-soul-thirst/
• 26 Sept: Teekkarispeksi introductory evening /blog/events/teekkarispeksin-tutustumisilta/ (in Finnish)
• 26 Sept: Blood donation at Dipoli
• 26 Sept: Entropy Newbies night https://entropy.fi/en/2018/09/uusien-ilta-26-9/
• 28 Sept: KY-Exit /blog/events/ky-exit/ (in Finnish)
• 29 Sept: Beer Pong Tournament by ESN Aalto /blog/events/beer-pong-tournament-by-esn-aalto-2/
• 30 Sept: Third application round of TTE Fund ends https://tter.ayy.fi/hae-avustusta/briefly-in-english/

Viikko 40

• 1 Oct: Otatarha race, Alvari Square
• 1 Oct: Lakinlaskijaiset
• 2 Oct: Female choir KYN & Johanna Juhola Reaktori: Keinuva tyttö (The Swinging Girl) /en/blog/events/female-choir-kyn-johanna-juhola-reaktori-keinuva-tytto-swingin-girl/
• 3 Oct: The Guild of the Cross: Hannu Päivänsalo – a power that changes the world /blog/events/ristin-kilta-hannu-paivansalo-koko-maailmaa-muuttava-voima/ (in Finnish)
• 4 Oct: The Guild of the Cross: Freshman sauna /blog/events/ristin-kilta-fuksisauna-3/ (in Finnish)
• 4 Oct: FutureKiima https://www.facebook.com/events/2296848473665430/
• 5 Oct: Students at Linnanmäki /en/blog/events/students-at-the-linnanmaki-amusement-park-on-the-5th-of-october/
• 6 Oct: Otaniemi Night of Arts otaniemenyo.fi

 

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. AYY service questionnaire 2018
2. Volunteer at Otaniemi Night of Arts on 6 Oct
3. AYY: Advocacy now also on Telegram

WORKING LIFE

4. TalentIT 2018 recruitment fair
5. Sweco trainee application period has begun

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

6. Polyteekkari Museum: 60 years of world-class greatness

EVENTS

7. Pollux, Tera, Teekkarispeksi, Mökä, Aalto Tennis – Find a new hobby at the associations’ info and sauna evenings
8. Lakinlaskijaiset at Dipoli on 1 Oct – Tickets on sale in the Undergraduate Centre on 24–28 Sept
9. OUBS Streaming training on 25 Sept
10. Blood donation at Dipoli on Wed 26 Sept
11. European Researchers’ Night at Startup Sauna on 28 Sept
12. FallUp on 2 Oct
13. TechRace Espoo on 4 Oct
14. Joint sitsit by the Precentor Committee and the Polytech Choir at Smökki on 20 Oct
15. Polin Appro on 7 Nov 2018 – Ticket sales will be back starting on 24 Sept

SPORTS AND CAMPING

16. Polijazz dance classes are starting
17. Introductory sailing trips on 8–17 Oct
18. Cheerleading course for beginners on 7 Oct–9 Dec 2018

WELLBEING

19. UniSport’s autumnal greetings

OTHER

20. Talk about Aalto in high schools!
21. Neon Rave artist competition
22. Spend summer 2019 working in Canada!
23. 4UNI solution competition for higher education students – Apply to take part by 30 Sept

 

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. AYY service questionnaire 2018

Welcome to answering the AYY service questionnaire! The Student Union produces many different services for its members, such as community, housing and sports services. This questionnaire will help us find out our members’ opinions and experiences of their necessity and quality and the related communication. The questionnaire will produce useful information to support the operational development of both the Student Union and the University.

https://my.surveypal.com/AYY-n-palvelukysely-2018-AYY

The research is conducted by the Research Foundation for Studies and Education Otus. For more information on the research, please contact Otus researcher Rasmus Reinikainen (rasmus.reinikainen@otus.fi).

Filling in the questionnaire will take about 20 minutes and can be done until Monday 1 October. Lots will be drawn from among all respondents for the lucky winners of ten cinema tickets and one free rental space use (excluding Servin mökki and Rantasauna). The winners will be notified personally. The contact details you leave for the raffle will not be connected to your answers.

 

2. Volunteer at Otaniemi Night of Arts on 6 Oct

We are looking for volunteers for Otaniemi Night of Arts on Saturday 6 Oct. The event is an interartistic festival featuring different kinds of events e.g. at Väre, Dipoli and all around the campus. The volunteers’ shifts take place between 1 pm and 9 pm and last for 3–5 hours. Volunteers will be directing festival-goers to the right locations, handing out the programmes and answering the audience’s questions. Volunteers are also needed to photograph, to take care of the backstage area and for other assisting tasks. There will be a short volunteer info on Tues 2 Oct at 4.30 pm at the Central Office of Aalto University Student Union (Otakaari 11).

In return for their shift, the volunteers will get food, a cinema ticket for the screening of their choosing at the Elossa festival (29 Oct–3 Nov) and an invitation to the Otaniemi Night of Arts afterparty organised later.

Sign up by filling in the form at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=0377CHYR0EKKo6ccnH8gelqUeg23k_tBmr4Tl7IOrOVUQUMzVklWWUZVOTZIQTNBU1RBODExQzkxSi4u.

Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/2220457434854832/

Website at https://otaniemenyo.fi/

More information from volunteer coordinator Anni Niemelä, anni.niemela@ayy.fi.

 

3. AYY: Advocacy now also on Telegram

Does basic income evoke emotions in you, but you don’t know who to share them with? Would you like to bounce around thoughts on open data systems, but your roommate is sick of listening to you? That’s alright, the AYY: Advocacy discussion channel can now be found on the Telegram instant messaging service, too!

AYY: Advocacy is an unofficial and independent platform for advocacy-related discussion and activity at Aalto, in Finland and around the world. Joining the community does not bind you to anything, and you don’t need to be a Student Representative or even an Aalto student to join.

The channel can be found at t.me/AYYadvocacy

More information from Advocacy and Communications Manager Heikki Isotalo, heikki.isotalo(at)ayy.fi.

 

WORKING LIFE

4. TalentIT 2018 recruitment fair

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

 

5. Sweco trainee application period has begun

The Sweco Trainee 2019 programme provides young engineering experts new kinds of opportunities to develop their own know-how and prepare for the challenges of the future! We are seeking 14 future experts across Finland.

The Sweco Trainee programme lasts for a year and involves the young experts carrying out certain duties in an employment relationship of indefinite duration. The participants will gather on a regular basis to attend training days focusing on aspects such as developing the participants’ public speaking and interaction skills, project training, familiarisation with experiental technologies and coaching for future supervisory duties.

The Sweco Trainees that we seek are motivated fresh graduates or up-and-coming technology engineers or Masters of Science (Technology) who are willing and able to develop themselves in order to carry out project management and supervisory duties, among others. The employment relationship will begin at the beginning of January 2019.

The application period for the Sweco Trainee programme will run from 10 September to 7 October 2018. Read more about the positions available in the programme and submit your application: https://www.sweco.fi/trainee/

 

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

6. Polyteekkari Museum: 60 years of world-class greatness

This autumn, the Otaniemi Poyteekkari Museum celebrates its 60^th anniversary with appropriate elation. The birthday celebrations take place in connection with Otaniemi Night of Arts on 6 Oct and feature greetings and refreshments.

But what on earth is the Polyteekkari Museum, how did it start, and how is it doing now? Read Museum Director Tiina Metsola’s blog to find out: /blogi/2018/09/24/polyteekkarimuseo-60-vuotta-maailmanluokan-mahtavuutta/ (in Finnish, translation following soon).

 

EVENTS

7. Pollux, Tera, Teekkarispeksi, Mökä, Aalto Tennis – Find a new hobby at the associations’ info and sauna evenings

25 Sept: Astronomy and model rocketry club Pollux’s introductory sauna evening

Place: Rooftop sauna (Kattosauna), Jämeräntaival 3A, top floor
Time: Tuesday 25 Sept 2018, 6.30–11 pm
More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/297331754202381

25 Sept: Teekkariratsastajat’s New members’ evening

Place: Ossinkulma (Otakaari 18 A)

Time: Tuesday 25 Sept at 6 pm

More information: https://tera.ayy.fi/2018-9-25-uusien-ilta-newbies-evening/ (in Finnish)

26 Sept: Teekkarispeksi introductory evening

Place: Ossinsauna (Otakaari 18)
Time: Wednesday 26 Sept at 6 pm
More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/265772664060008/ (in Finnish)

28 Sept: Metal Club Mökä’s Freshman sauna

Place: Rantasauna (behind Jämeräntaival 5)
Time: Friday 28 Sept at 6 pm
More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/2243758449190855/

30 Sept: Aalto Tennis Season Kick-off Party

Place: Otaranta club room
Time: Sunday 30 Sept at 5 pm
More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/325299121565462/

8. Lakinlaskijaiset at Dipoli on 1 Oct – Tickets on sale in the Undergraduate Centre on 24–28 Sept

Bearing this in mind, the Teekkari Section has in all their wisdom decided to extend the Teekkari cap wearing period by one day.

The evening will be kicked off by the Finnish new-generation pop artist Aleksanteri Hakaniemi! The mood will escalate when the German group ItaloBrothers known for their summer stompers shakes the floorboards! The moment we have all been waiting for arrives at midnight, when the Teekkari caps will be taken off to the sweet sounds of Retuperä WBK. The night’s activities also include karaoke, a slide and a RODEODUCK! ???

The day will be kickstarted with the Otatarha Race at Alvari Square and the Lakinlaskijaiset pre-party at Smökki! At Dipoli, the party will start at 9 pm and goes on all the way until 3 am!

 

Tangible tickets will be sold on 24–28 Sept at 10 am–2 pm in the lobby of the Undergraduate Centre, and virtual ones at https://bailataan.fi/events/68c5097b-b119-4d99-a3e1-77f27c2c4a44.

 

9. OUBS Streaming training on 25 Sept

At the OUBS streaming training, you will gain the basic information on operating at our gigs: technique, filming, vision mixing, sound recording and lighting. The training will be adapted to match the participants’ skill levels and experience, but as references, we will use the most common gig types of OUBS, i.e. the multi-camera screening and streaming of events.

The training will be carried out as workshop-style practices in which you will get to know OUBS’ streaming equipment and to try in practice what can be done with it. The training is free of charge and open to all AYY and OUBS members. Please note: The event will be held in Finnish.

WHAT? OUBS Streaming training

WHERE? The studio at Jämeräntaival 1

WHEN? 25 Sept at 6 pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/566473413784445/ (in Finnish)

 

10. Blood donation at Dipoli on Wed 26 Sept

The mobile Blood Service unit of the Finnish Red Cross arrives in the Dipoli Palaver hall in Otaniemi on Wednesday 26 Sept at 11 am–4 pm. Come along to give us a helping hand. Check if you are eligible to donate at http://www.sovinkoluovuttajaksi.fi/#.

11. European Researchers’ Night at Startup Sauna on 28 Sept

VTT and Startup Sauna invite all Aalto students to celebrate European Researchers’ Night at Startup Sauna on 28 September, starting at 4 pm! Come and hear pitches and see demos from VTT’s researchers about their innovative science-based solutions to global challenges, e.g. from the Meriroskahaaste-awarded PlastBug team on how they are fighting plastic waste in the oceans: https://www.iltalehti.fi/kotimaa/201808282201164867_u0.shtml (in Finnish).

You thought research was boring? Think again! An exciting panel discussion will dig deep on how applied science is transformed into world-changing innovations and business! Some light snacks and refreshments will be provided. The event will also feature a raffle for PureWaste t-shirts and a lunch with a scientist! Afterwards, we will all head down to Fat Lizard for some (self-paid) beers! More information on our Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/262078011087904/?active_tab=about

 

12. FallUp on 2 Oct

Europe’s biggest entrepreneurship event aimed at students is back again! FallUp brings together 2000 students and offers them tangible opportunities. Dozens of headhunters and successful businesses will be present, as well as countless startups introducing their latest innovations (you will have the chance to be one of the first to try them out!) and world-class speakers, such as Peter Vesterbacka and Riku Asikainen. The event is made unforgettable by the gaming forest (come along to find out what that is about) and an afterparty in amazing surroundings…

• WHAT? FallUp
• WHERE? Messukeskus
• WHEN? 2 October from 4 pm
• PRICE? 10€
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/746254279038844/

 

13. TechRace Espoo on 4 Oct

For anyone interested in learning, solving, developing and trying new stuff with tech!

TechRace tours through 9 cities to find the top concentration of tech heads in Finland. At every event, the local participants will receive a pool of challenges to solve, ranging from programming puzzles to design problems, from basic tasks to extremely problematic ones. The winning city, “the techiest of them all,” is chosen based on the total points all participants earn during the local TechRace event. So, gather your local tech community together and get ready to race against other cities!

TechRace participants will get a huge advantage when applying to Junction 2018! Our Espoo event is organised together with Junction, Startuplifers and Aaltoes.

• WHAT? TechRace Espoo
• WHERE? Startup Sauna, Betonimiehenkuja 3D
• WHEN? Thursday 4 Oct 2018 from 5 pm
• REGISTER: typeform.com/to/yB6bxy
• MORE INFO: com/techrace

P.S. Remember to bring your own laptop 😉

 

14. Joint sitsit by the Precentor Committee and the Polytech Choir at Smökki on 20 Oct

The Precentor Committee and the Polytech Choir are organising a joint sitsit party on Saturday 20 Oct at 6 pm at Servin mökki in Otaniemi. In addition to the sitsit, the evening includes the choir’s annual quartet contest. An event like this has not been organised since 1993, so you now have the greatest of chances to take part in resurrecting this great tradition. Don’t miss your chance to warm up your voice, whether you sing better or rather.

Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4AhXmEA6M-zbsG7RWc_qbFIurYXp3bhg15UEbRTThcq8yVA/viewform (in Finnish)

The event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2245046072393431/

 

15. Polin Appro on 7 Nov 2018 – Ticket sales will be back starting on 24 Sept

This year, on 7 November, Polin Appro will journey in a time machine and bedazzle, enchant and exhilarate the overall-wearing population more vigorously than ever! Based on the number of stamps collected during the evening, you will be awarded an overall badge at the afterparty. Take part in the fantastically hyperbolic Appro evening and dance to the top artists’ tune at the afterparty!

The teams depart gradually between 4 pm and 7 pm from DTM (Mannerheimintie 6b) and have until 11 pm to finish the crawl. The afterparty starts at Apollo Live Club (Mannerheimintie 16) at 9 pm.

This year, the theme of Polin appro is Back to the Future, so we recommend you dress up as the person you used to be.

Tickets can be bought from the ticket sale points or from bailataan.fi. The ticket sale times and places will be updated to the Facebook event later. The ticket costs 14€ and includes the afterparty cloakroom fee. (Bailataan.fi service fee 0,40€)

https://www.facebook.com/events/659131151139641/

 

SPORTS AND CAMPING

16. Polijazz dance classes are starting

The Polijazz dance classes are starting on Mon 1 Oct 2018. The classes are held in the Association room at Jämeräntaival 1 (on the ground floor in the courtyard). We offer, for example, breakdance, contemporary dance, reggaeton, Eastern dance and house. Registration at http://polijazz.ayy.fi (in Finnish). Welcome!

 

17. Introductory sailing trips on 8–17 Oct

Would you like to try sailing? Sign up for an introductory sailing trip by Teekkaripurjehtijat in early October for free. Alternative dates, skippers and registration link at https://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?p=3158 (in Finnish)! The introductory trip lasts about three hours, sails off from Ruoholahti, starts at around 4–5 pm and has room for 4–5 persons / boat. The sailing trip is meant for people who are interested in Teekkaripurjehtijat or have recently become its members. Come aboard to get to know the local seas and the tricks of sailing in good company!

 

18. Cheerleading course for beginners on 7 Oct–9 Dec 2018

APC Foxes is organising a beginners course for everyone who is interested from Sunday 7 Oct onwards. The course costs 25€, and the practices take place every Sunday at 5.30–7 pm (10 sessions)! After the course, if you want, you can continue in the APC Foxes team, which trains and performs throughout the year. Ask for more information via the FB inbox! The course is organised by the Aalto University team APC Foxes and meant for university-aged amateurs.

On the course, all aspects of competitive cheerleading are practised: stunts, pyramids, acrobatics, jumps and cheers.

• Sign up by 5 Oct: https://goo.gl/forms/ITX023G3pz7KkvVP2
• FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/478488392669699/
• More information on the team: https://predators.fi/in-english/
• Social media: https://www.fb.com/APCFoxes & https://www.instagram.com/apc_foxes/

 

WELLBEING

19. UniSport’s autumnal greetings

The best friend of any student looking after their wellbeing is a season ticket. With the inexpensive season ticket, you can visit the gym as often as you like and take part in group training and the general ball sports sessions. The season ticket allows you to work out wherever you like – you have our six sports centres in Otaniemi, Kluuvi, Töölö, Meilahti, Kumpula and Viikki at your disposal! As an Aalto University student, your price for the 12-month season ticket can be as low as 101€ (8,40€ / month). Come and try our services – the first time is for free!

Read more: https://uusi.unisport.fi/en/become-client#?

 

OTHER

20. Talk about Aalto in high schools!

Each year, Aalto University students visit different high schools, study fairs and garrisons to talk about university studies to prospective freshmen. For this, we need a lot of enthusiastic spokespersons.

The high school info trainings are organised on the following dates:

Tue 9 October 2–5 pm (in Finnish)
Wed 10 October 2–5 pm (in Swedish)
Thu 11 October 2–5 pm (in English)
Tue 30 October 2–5 pm (in Finnish)

The trainings are held in the Undergraduate Centre (Otakaari 1), the exact room will be announced later. In the training, we go through the admission processes of Aalto, the application times and a couple of special cases in the student selection process, and we also talk about how to go about the presentation. Please note that only students who have been in the training can get compensation for their presentations (reward 100€). You can register for the training here: https://tinyurl.com/Infoilijakoulutus2018.

Please register for the training ASAP, but not later than three days before the training day you choose so that we know how many participants there will be.

Further information: Aalto University Admission Services admissions@aalto.fi

 

21. Neon Rave artist competition

Do you dream about playing your kick-ass mixtapes to an audience rather than just your pot plants?

Neon Rave 2018 is organised on 26 Oct, and we hereby announce the first ever Neon Rave artist competition! Now each and everyone has a chance to pursue a spot behind the decks at the sickest rave party of the year! The people of Otaniemi will also have a say on which new face will get up on stage.

Participation is easy: Send your max. 10-minute teaser mixtape with the best electronic music that gets you going to kasper.nurmi@aalto.fi (preferably as a Mixcloud / Soundcloud / Google Drive link). Also include a short introduction of yourself. The deadline is Friday 28 Sept at 11.59 pm. During the weekend, our committee will choose the best of the bunch, and in the first week of October, the people of Otaniemi will vote for the grooviest mixtape. The winner will get a place in the Neon Rave 2018 lineup and gets to play for the vibrating Smökki packed with ravers!

 

22. Spend summer 2019 working in Canada!

Apply by 30 Sept to the unique exchange programme of Kaledonistit and spend the summer of 2019 working in Toronto! Our two-stage exchange programme gets going in speed with an orientation and road trip organised by Canadian students and with a 10-week summer job period, not forgetting travelling and getting to know the city.

The collective exchange programme of the University of Toronto, Aalto, the University of Helsinki and Hanken is the oldest consecutively going student exchange: the year 2021 will be the 70^th anniversary of Kaledonistit!

For the application, you only need an English-language CV and a short application video. Read more and apply at http://www.kaledonistit.com/haku-2019 (in Finnish) (DL 30 Sept 2018).

 

23. 4UNI solution competition for higher education students – Apply to take part by 30 Sept

Application for world changers is open! 4UNI is a low-threshold and high-ambition solution competition for higher education students and recent graduates. You apply for a place as an individual, and society’s wretched challenges are solved in interdisciplinary teams by means of business operations. This year’s themes are circular economy and equal opportunities. Rise to the challenge and apply by the end of September: http://4uni.fi (in Finnish).

 

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This is the Aalto University Student Union’s weekly newsletter for week 39/2018. 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

On Monday – today! – the two floors and courtyard of Otakaari 20 are transformed into the Recycling Block. Come for some amazing finds between 4 pm and 8 pm (https://www.facebook.com/events/1836560743087160/permalink/1873927452683822/). Or maybe you need a bike? The Campus Section is selling off the bikes from last spring’s Junk Bike collection today and tomorrow in the yard between Jämeräntaival 1 and 3 (https://www.facebook.com/events/293883641381690/).

Week 38

• 17 Sept: Polyteekkari Museum’s guide recruitment evening at 5 pm
• 17 Sept: Aikido performance and taster session https://sites.google.com/view/aaltoaikikai/home
• 17 Sept: Bike Sale /en/blog/events/bike-sale/
• 17 Sept: Recycling Block /en/blog/events/59529/
• 18 Sept: OUBS Get to know the studio /blog/events/oubs-studio-tutuksi/ (in Finnish)
• 19 Sept: The Guild of the Cross: Anto Artturi, how to let go of resentment /blog/events/ristin-kilta-arto-antturi-kuinka-vapautua-kaunasta/ (in Finnish)
• 22 Sept: Nippoli’s Sauna Evening /en/blog/events/nippolis-sauna-evening-2/
• 23 Sept: Try horse riding /blog/events/ratsastuksen-kokeilu-4/ (in Finnish)

Week 39

• 24 Sept: Auditions for the Female Choir KYN /blog/events/female-choir-kyns-auditions/
• 25 Sept: OUBS Streaming training /blog/events/oubs-streamauskoulutus/ (in Finnish)
• 25 Sept: New members’ evening w/ Teekkariratsastajat /blog/events/teekkariratsastajien-uusien-ilta-2/ (in Finnish)
• 26 Sept: The Guild of the Cross: Shaun Rossi – Soul Thirst /en/blog/events/guild-of-the-cross-shaun-rossi-soul-thirst/
• 26 Sept: Teekkarispeksi introductory evening /blog/events/teekkarispeksin-tutustumisilta/ (in Finnish)
• 26 Sept: Blood donation at Dipoli
• 28 Sept: KY-Exit /blog/events/ky-exit/ (in Finnish)
• 29 Sept: Beer Pong Tournament by ESN Aalto /blog/events/beer-pong-tournament-by-esn-aalto-2/

Save the date

• 6 Oct: Otaniemi Night of Arts http://otanieminightofarts.fi/

 

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. Associations wish you welcome
2. It is all about Europe
3. Universal permission to wear the Teekkari cap on 1 Oct & reminder of the application form for permission to wear the cap
4. Third application round of TTE Fund for 2018 is open!
5. Blog: Students strongly involved with the development of AYY’s housing services

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

6. Registration for Film club Montaasi’s Cine film course is open!
7. Open rehearsals and auditions for Dissonanssi on Tue 18 Sept and Tue 25 Sept
8. KYN & Johanna Juhola Reaktori: Keinuva tyttö (The Swinging Girl)

EVENTS

9. Polyteekkari Museum’s guide recruitment evening on Monday 17 Sept at 5 pm
10. World Dinner on 26 Sept 2018
11. Tournament of Kasper on 29 Sept
12. Students at Linnanmäki on 5 Oct
13. ARENA-On-Line starts already in mid-September!
14. Junction on 23–25 Nov 2018 – applications are OPEN (DL 7 Oct)

SPORTS AND CAMPING

15. FC Kissat: Kick-off training session
16. Try out riding – get excited and start a riding hobby!
17. Introductory sailing trips on 8–17 Oct
18. Cheerleading course for beginners on 7 Oct–9 Dec 2018

WELLBEING

19. Climate change and me – Are you anxious?

OTHER

20. BEST Winter courses’ application starts 16 Sept at 11.59 pm
21. Kiuas Start – Go from zero to one in three weeks

 

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. Associations wish you welcome

Did you know there are more than 200 associations operating within AYY? In addition to guilds and subject organisations, there is lots to do on offer, from photography to role playing and from scouting to pole dance.

The associations showcased themselves to new Aalto people at the Aalto Party event on Wed 5 Sept. Click the link to return to the Aalto Party atmosphere and read examples of all the things that can be done in the Aalto community: /en/blog/2018/09/17/associations-wish-you-welcome/

2. It is all about Europe

How is the European Union doing right now, and why is it worth starting to talk about the European elections already more than half a year ahead of the election day?

AYY’s Specialist on International Affairs Rosa Väisänen writes in the AYY blog about the coming election spring and about the kinds of things that Aalto people can influence by voting: /blogi/2018/09/17/it-is-all-about-europe/?lang=en

3. Universal permission to wear the Teekkari cap on 1 Oct & reminder of the application form for permission to wear the cap

In their meeting, the Teekkari Section has granted permission to all who are eligible to wear the Teekkari cap to wear it on Monday 1 Oct. This way, the caps can be taken off with the traditional ceremonies at the Lakinlaskijaiset party at Dipoli, which exceptionally takes place on Monday 1 Oct this year.

The Teekkari cap is a summer cap. The Teekkari Section wants to remind you that permission must be sought to wear the cap in wintertime (defined here as 1 Oct–30 Apr). You can apply for a permit by filling in the form at https://lomake.ayy.fi/teekkarijaosto/application-to-wear-teekkari-cap/. The Teekkari Section will process the applications in its meetings once a week. It’s good to apply for a permit early, as possible additional questions regarding the nature of the event may increase the processing time. Permits have been granted e.g. for excursions to companies, but also for weddings and trips to sports competitions for teams with a Teekkari background.

Questions regarding permission to wear the cap will be gladly answered by the Chair of the Teekkari Section, tuomas.rantataro@ayy.fi.

4. Third application round of TTE Fund for 2018 is open!

The third application round of TTE Fund for 2018 is open! The Fund can grant financial aid for all AYY members and the associations within it. TTE Fund supports activities that reach for the stars, get other people excited and can be seen and heard.

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

Application time for the third round of 2018 ends on Sunday 30 Sept 2018 at 11.59 pm. Instructions for the application and its attachments can be found on the Fund’s website at https://tter.ayy.fi/hae-avustusta/briefly-in-english/. To apply for a grant, fill in the online form found at https://lomake.ayy.fi/tter/hakulomake/.

The times of the application rounds for autumn 2018 and other information is available on the TTE Fund website at https://tter.ayy.fi/hae-avustusta/briefly-in-english/. Also, check out the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/tterahasto (in Finnish).

5. Blog: Students strongly involved with the development of AYY’s housing services

How could student living be made even better and more communal?

Read AYY’s Service Manager Riitu Nuutinen’s blog text to find out how the members of the Student Union are involved in developing AYY’s services on student housing: /blogi/2018/09/05/students-strongly-involved-with-the-development-of-ayys-housing-services/?lang=en

 

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

6. Registration for Film club Montaasi’s Cine film course is open!

The course on the basics of film-making, organised over the weekend of 12–14 Oct, will cover the fundamentals of scriptwriting, visual narrative, lighting and filming, and participants will group up to shoot short films on 8-mm colour film. Hence, the course offers a unique chance to make a movie on cine film, which is becoming rarer and rarer each year.

The course is organised in Otaniemi, Espoo. There are 15 spots on the course, and it costs 25 Euros for Montaasi members. If you are not a member yet, you can join when you register for the course.

More information: http://montaasi.ayy.fi/event/kaitafilmikurssi-2018/ (in Finnish). Binding registrations by email: montaasi@list.ayy.fi.

7. Open rehearsals and auditions for Dissonanssi on Tue 18 Sept and Tue 25 Sept

Chamber Choir Dissonanssi is a mixed choir from Otaniemi that sings diverse music all the way from Renaissance to glam metal – without forgetting to have fun! In autumn 2018, we’re organising two open rehearsals + relaxed auditions to which everyone interested in singing is welcome, whether you have previous singing experience or not! Our rehearsals are conducted in Finnish; however, you are welcome to join even with no Finnish speaking skills, someone is always willing to translate!

Read more and sign up: http://liity.dissonanssi.fi. Welcome!

8. KYN & Johanna Juhola Reaktori: Keinuva tyttö (The Swinging Girl)

Tue 2 Oct 2018 at 7 pm at G Livelab

Accordion artist Johanna Juhola and KYN are known as expressive reformers of their own instruments and creators of new kinds of fusion music styles who move effortlessly across various genres. In this concert, the two are joining forces in a new way: the first set is Juhola’s debut as choir composer, as the series commissioned by KYN, Keinuva tyttö (The Swinging Girl), has its first performance.

In the second set, Johanna Juhola and her Reaktori quartet offer an eclectic mix of tango, electronic music, Northern roots and pop music with a twist. The night will culminate in the amalgamation of KYN and Reaktori into one group. You can expect at least twice the experience from a collective evening with these two open-minded ensembles!

KYN, directed by Kaija Viitasalo / Johanna Juhola, accordion; Tuomas Norvio, live electronics; Milla Viljamaa, piano; Sara Puljula, contrabass / Tickets 25/20€ glivelab.fi

More on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/events/269746176972412/

 

EVENTS

9. Polyteekkari Museum’s guide recruitment evening on Monday 17 Sept at 5 pm

Are you all upset because you’re not a Polyteekkari Museum guide yet? Not to worry, do what Henri did and become a guide to regain those twinkly eyes. Come to the museum on Monday 17 Sept at 5 pm with a couple of hours spare and get to know the life and soul of a guide. All are welcome, regardless of study field or stage – we’ll be expecting you!

You can ask for more information by email at intendentti(a)ayy.fi.

10. World Dinner on 26 Sept 2018

AYY’s International Section Mosaic brings, once again, the popular World Dinner to Otaniemi! This time around, World Dinner is fancier, bigger and includes bingo! In addition to all this, participants will get to vote for their favourite, with the best dish winning splendid prizes!

More information from our Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2259859060904289/

Also, if you like our Facebook page, you’ll be the first to hear about our other events: https://www.facebook.com/AYYMosaic

• WHAT? World Dinner
• WHEN? Wednesday 26 September at 6 pm
• WHERE? Smökki, Jämeräntaival 4, Espoo
• WHY? You’ll get to enjoy food from around the world! And to play bingo!
• Registration: https://lomake.ayy.fi/mosaic/world-dinner-2/

11. Tournament of Kasper on 29 Sept

In the Tournament of Kasper, teams will measure their strength in tasks related to mining and materials engineering that will put both wit and physical abilities to the test. This year’s tournament will be held in Otaniemi on 29 September. Come along to cheer on the teams and see what the mining and materials industry has to offer!

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @kasperinkisat

FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/216900012342959/

12. Students at Linnanmäki on 5 Oct

Have you always wanted to visit a crowdless Linnanmäki with your best student mates? Now it’s possible. In honour of the AS20 year of celebration, AS and its partners are organising the private event Opiskelijat Lintsillä (Students at Linnanmäki) that is open to all students. More information on the event and ticket sales at as20.fi/linnanmaki (in Finnish) and on Facebook: Opiskelijat Lintsillä (https://www.facebook.com/events/1787536131267734/).

• WHAT? Linnanmäki for students only!
• WHERE? At Linnanmäki
• WHEN? 5 Oct 2018 at 4–8 pm
• WHERE’S THE INFO? as20.fi/linnanmaki (in Finnish)

The tickets will be exchanged for wristbands in the autumn before the event and, when exchanging the ticket, a student card from a higher education institution must be presented. Only ticketholders will have access to the Linnanmäki area during the event. Linnanmäki has an alcohol licence, so bringing your own bottles into the area is not permitted. The organiser reserves the right to make changes.

13. ARENA-On-Line starts already in mid-September!

The ARENA Career Fair will be organised in the School of Business Main Building in Töölö on 14 November, but the ARENA-On-Line on Facebook starts already in mid-September! Get into the ARENA mood now and follow the ARENA Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ARENACareerFair/. Participating organisations will post and host Facebook Lives on the ARENA Facebook page from 20 Sept onwards. A list of organisations can be found here: https://fairs.aalto.fi/arena/exhibitors/. #ARENACareerFair

14. Junction on 23–25 Nov 2018 – applications are OPEN (DL 7 Oct)

WHEN & WHERE: 23–25 Nov 2018 @Dipoli in Otaniemi

We are happy to invite you to Europe’s largest hackathon, Junction. The purpose of our event is to bring together enthusiastic developers, creators and designers combined with the most interesting companies with their resources and engineering support. The event is completely free to attend, and last year we had over 1 400 participants from 86 countries working in teams, creating new and exciting software and hardware projects.

At Junction:

• Prize pool of 30 000€
• 2 student credits for Aalto students
• Free meals + drinks
• Amazing atmosphere and variation of different side events

Check out the event and apply NOW at https://hackjunction.com/

 

SPORTS AND CAMPING

15. FC Kissat: Kick-off training session

Meow, all you new and old students! Come along to the training sessions, matches and fun crowd of the Aalto University women’s football team. We are organising a Kick-off training session on Tuesday 18 Sept at 6–7.30 pm on the sand pitch in the Tali sports park. Everyone is welcome to the training session, and you need no previous experience of football. All you need is workout clothes and a water bottle.

• WHAT? FC Kissat: Kick-off training session
• WHEN? On Tuesday 18 Sept at 6–7.30 pm
• WHERE? Tali sports park / sand pitch (Ulvilantie 22)
• INFORMATION: Click ‘Going’ on here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1710514865740716/. You can also email us at fckissat@gmail.com.

16. Try out riding – get excited and start a riding hobby!

Teekkariratsastajat is organising an event to try out riding at the Tapiola Riding School on Sunday 23 Sept at 3 pm. It costs 10 Euros to try riding for about half an hour. You need to register in the Tera events calendar (https://tera.ayy.fi/ratsastuksen-kokeilu-23-9/, in Finnish) to try riding. Suitable equipment includes, for example, wellington boots or other wide and flat shoes, a pair of comfortable and elastic trousers, and gloves. A helmet can be borrowed from the stables.

From this event, it is good to continue onto the beginners courses starting in October. There are two courses, a male group in southern Espoo and a mixed group in Tapiola. More information and registration in the Tera events calendar (https://tera.ayy.fi/alkeiskurssi-lokakuussa/, in Finnish).

New members’ evening of Teekkariratsastajat in Ossinkulma on 25 Sept at 6 pm. Come around to hear about Tera’s activities and to enjoy food, drink and good company! A second screening of Tera’s 30^th anniversary video is also on the cards. More information from the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/332888130783935/.

17. Introductory sailing trips on 8–17 Oct

Would you like to try sailing? Sign up for an introductory sailing trip by Teekkaripurjehtijat in early October for free. Alternative dates, skippers and registration link at https://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?p=3158 (in Finnish)! The introductory trip lasts about three hours, sails off from Ruoholahti, starts at around 4–5 pm and has room for 4–5 persons / boat. The sailing trip is meant for people who are interested in Teekkaripurjehtijat or have recently become its members. Come aboard to get to know the local seas and the tricks of sailing in good company!

18. Cheerleading course for beginners on 7 Oct–9 Dec 2018

APC Foxes is organising a beginners course for everyone who is interested from Sunday 7 Oct onwards. The course costs 25€, and the practices take place every Sunday at 5.30–7 pm (10 sessions)! After the course, if you want, you can continue in the APC Foxes team, which trains and performs throughout the year. Ask for more information via the FB inbox! The course is organised by the Aalto University team APC Foxes and meant for university-aged amateurs.

On the course, all aspects of competitive cheerleading are practised: stunts, pyramids, acrobatics, jumps and cheers.

• Sign up by 5 Oct: https://goo.gl/forms/ITX023G3pz7KkvVP2
• FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/478488392669699/
• More information on the team: https://predators.fi/in-english/
• Social media: https://www.fb.com/APCFoxes & https://www.instagram.com/apc_foxes/

 

WELLBEING

19. Climate change and me – Are you anxious?

A discussion group for Aalto students on thoughts and emotions related to climate change.

In a confidential atmosphere, we will discuss the future and the threat imagery and glimmers of hope it evokes, think about the relationship of our anxiety to action, and hear personal experiences from experts on climate and the environment. The group will take a maximum of 15 students. Please commit to attending each session as best as possible. The group is not linked to any belief system. You are welcome as you are, regardless of your world view and points of view!

More information and a more detailed schedule on Into https://into.aalto.fi/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=328008 (in Finnish). The group is led by Aalto study psychologist Sanni and Aalto chaplain Anu. Registration by 26 Sept 2018 by email to psychologist Sanni: sanni.saarimaki@aalto.fi.

 

OTHER

20. BEST Winter courses’ application starts 16 Sept at 11.59 pm

Application deadline: 14 October at 11.59 pm

This winter, BEST (Board of European Students of Technology) offers you many 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 starts
• WHEN? 16 Sept 2018
• WHY? A week-long course with BEST people; costs up to 50€, including board and food.
• WHERE? https://best.eu.org/courses

21. Kiuas Start – Go from zero to one in three weeks

Do you have an idea you would like to turn into a business?

Kiuas Start, a three-week-long pre-accelerator programme by Aaltoes, will take place between 27 October and 17 November at Startup Sauna. Students can earn 5 credits for completing the programme.

Read more and apply by 30 September at https://www.kiuas.com/start.

 

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This is the Aalto University Student Union’s weekly newsletter for week 38/2018. The newsletter gives you the news on AYY and its associations and sections, as well as other useful information.

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

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Congratulations, you’ve made it through orientation week! AYY’s Chair of the Board Noora Vänttinen held a speech addressing communality in the Aalto community at the opening ceremony of the academic year on Wednesday 5 Sept 2018. The speech can also be found on the AYY website. /blog/2018/09/05/puheenjohtaja-noora-vanttisen-puhe-yliopiston-avajaisissa-5-9-2018/

Week 37

• 10 Sept: Last chance to register for the Aalto 10 event https://www.rantamaraton.fi/aalto-10km-ja-aalto-5km/in-english/
• 12 Sept: The New beginnings event by the Marthas in Otaniemi https://www.facebook.com/events/2243483625888735/?active_tab=about (in Finnish)
• 12 Sept: Aaltoes Open Meeting https://www.facebook.com/events/540759659682586/
• 12 Sept: OUBS Newcomers’ night /en/blog/events/oubs-newcomers-night/
• 12 Sept: The Guild of the Cross: Opening night /blog/events/ristin-kilta-avajaisilta-3/ (in Finnish)

Week 38

• 17 Sept: Bike Sale /en/blog/events/bike-sale/
• 17 Sept: Recycling Block /en/blog/events/59529/
• 18 Sept: OUBS Get to know the studio /blog/events/oubs-studio-tutuksi/ (in Finnish)
• 19 Sept: The Guild of the Cross: Anto Artturi, how to let go of resentment /blog/events/ristin-kilta-arto-antturi-kuinka-vapautua-kaunasta/ (in Finnish)
• 23 Sept: Try horse riding /blog/events/ratsastuksen-kokeilu-4/ (in Finnish)

Save the date

• 26 Sept: Blood donation at Dipoli
• 6 Oct: Otaniemi Night of Arts http://otanieminightofarts.fi/

 

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. Not Cool! – Everyone can interfere with inappropriate behaviour
2. Last chance to retrieve your bike collected during the Junk Bike Collection

WORKING LIFE

3. Bubble footie tournament by Digia & AYY
4. First month of home insurance for free

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

5. Improv and dance courses by Teekkarispeksi on the way – registration 12 Sept
6. Auditions for the Female Choir KYN on Mon 24 Sept 2018
7. Auditions for the Polytech Choir on 13 Sept
8. Entrance exams for the mixed choir Dominante on 11 Sept and 18 Sept
9. Open rehearsals and auditions for Dissonanssi on Tue 18 Sept and Tue 25 Sept

EVENTS

10. TechRace Helsinki – Junction 2018 pre-event on 12 Sept
11. Workshop: From Academic Research and Ideas to Commercialization on 19 Sept
12. Lakinlaskijaiset on 1 Oct
13. Come work at Lakinlaskijaiset on 1 Oct
14. Dipoli Appro 2018

SPORTS AND CAMPING

15. Introductory courses to gliding
16. Start practising Aikido at Otaniemi!

WELLBEING

17. Nature, creativity and relaxation – Outdoor workshop
18. Sunday brunches in the Otaniemi chapel!

OTHER

19. Sign up for the PdP course now
20. OUBS Newcomers’ night on Wednesday 12 Sept anf the autumn’s training
21. AIESEC Aalto is recruiting!

 

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. Not Cool! – Everyone can interfere with inappropriate behaviour

Have you experienced or encountered bullying, sexual harassment or racism? It’s everyone’s business to interfere with harassment. Interfering does not make you a spoilsport as the mood has already been spoiled by the person behaving inappropriately. Anyone noticing harassment among the student community can interfere. This can be done alone or together – the more members of the community decide to interfere and take the harassed person’s side, the more enjoyable the student community will become for us all. More information at ayy.fi/notcool.

2. Last chance to retrieve your bike collected during the Junk Bike Collection

You still have time to fetch your bike that was collected in the Junk Bike Collection! The last bike retrieval date is Sun 16 September at 18-19. Please let us know of your arrival by filling out the attached form: https://lomake.ayy.fi/kampusjaosto/otaniemen-romupyorakerays/. Please bring your photo ID and possible bike keys with you. All collected bikes and the people collecting them will be documented.

If the aforementioned time does not suit you, please contact the Campus Section at kampusjaosto[at]list.ayy.fi to arrange an alternative time.

NB! The rest of the bikes will be sold in the Bike Sale on 17 and 18 September.

WORKING LIFE

3. Bubble footie tournament by Digia & AYY

Digia and Aalto University Student Union are joining forces to organise a bubble footie event on the Otaniemi sports field on 19 Sept from 5 pm onwards. The evening will include a light-hearted battle over the bubble footie championship and, of course, the required aftermath session in Avain Sauna. There will be representatives from Digia present, with whom you can talk about your work, thesis or internship possibilities at Digia, for example. Sign up by 10 Sept! https://lomake.ayy.fi/yrityssuhteet/ (in Finnish)

The event is Finnish-language.

4. First month of home insurance for free

Home insurance is hardly the most exciting item in this newsletter, but it’s still worth reading this. We are now offering the first month of OP Nano home insurance for free at www.op-nano.fi/kampanja/kotivakuutus2018 (in Finnish). The fully digital insurance is easy to buy, and there’s no need to queue up in an office or on the phone. Home insurance is your best safeguard in cases of theft, water damage or fire or in another unexpected situation. The service is provided by OP Insurance Ltd.

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

5. Improv and dance courses by Teekkarispeksi on the way – registration 12 Sept

The improv courses are instructed by Teekkarispeksi director Antti Laine. There are three levels: basics, intermediate and advanced. The courses take place in weeks 42–49 and cost 50€ for Teekkarispeksi members and 58€ for anyone else.

To celebrate Teekkarispeksi’s 30^th anniversary, we are offering our autumn dance course for free to the members of Teekkarispeksi! There is a versatile selection of disciplines on offer, from acrobatics to ballet and for all skill levels! In three periods, there are a total of 9 dance courses, each lasting 4 weeks with teaching once a week in weeks 38–49.

Registration for the courses of autumn 2018 happens on Wednesday 12 Sept at 5 pm in the lobby of Otakaari 1. Be there on time to ensure your place!

More information on the courses: https://teekkarispeksi.fi/mukaan-speksiin/kursseille/ (in Finnish)

FB event for the registration: https://www.facebook.com/events/681866085520341/ (in Finnish)

6. Auditions for the Female Choir KYN on Mon 24 Sept 2018

Would you like to sing in one of the best female choirs in the world? Audition for KYN!

KYN is one of Finland’s and the world’s leading female choirs. The merits of KYN for 2017 include a Grand Prix win and a special award for outstanding stage performance in Berlin, being ranked the sixth best female choir in the world and being selected Choir of the Year.

KYN consists of women of different ages who are studying or working in different fields, brought together by a love of choir music. We have a professional attitude towards our hobby and see the choir as a way of life. If you feel the same, you might just be a future KYN lady!

• Auditions are held on Mon 24 Sept 2018 at 5.30–9 pm at Aalto University’s School of Business
• Read more and sign up by Wed 19 Sept 2018 at https://www.bit.ly/KYNkoelaulutS2018(in Finnish)
• Queries to koelaulut@kyn.fi

Read more at https://www.facebook.com/events/204221720198210/ (in Finnish)

You can also find us on Instagram, Spotify and YouTube

7. Auditions for the Polytech Choir on 13 Sept

Singing with attitude! The Polytech Choir is looking for new singers to join their ranks! Are you bursting with desire to charm audiences with your singing, from Servin mökki to the Helsinki Music Centre and across the universe? Welcome!

The PK auditions are held on Thursday 13 September (at 5–9 pm) in the choir’s practice facilities in the TUAS building’s second floor hall AS2 (Maarintie 8). At the event, you’ll get to perform one song of your choosing without accompaniment. In addition, your vocal range and pitch perception will be tested.

Stop dithering and make your interest in the auditions known by filling the form https://tinyurl.com/Koelaulut2018S (in Finnish) or by emailing fuksikeisari@polyteknikkojenkuoro.fi. You can also ask us more questions on Facebook. See you at the auditions!

More information: http://www.polyteknikkojenkuoro.fi/koelaulut/ (in Finnish)

8. Entrance exams for the mixed choir Dominante on 11 Sept and 18 Sept

Come join our choir in singing to the world! Aalto University’s mixed choir Dominante is looking for new singers. Our repertoire includes both a cappella and grand orchestral pieces. In addition, the active quartet activity includes old classics as well as new hits. The choir year culminates with the annual choir trip!

Open rehearsals are organised on Mon 10 Sept at 6 pm in the TUAS building (Maarintie 8) in hall TU2. Entrance exams are held on Tue 11 Sept in the T-building (Konemiehentie 2) in hall T2 and on Tue 18 Sept in the TUAS building in hall TU2. Book a spot for the entrance exams from the mother of all freshmen, Riina Nieminen: riina.nieminen (at) aalto.fi, tel. 050 330 1284.

9. Open rehearsals and auditions for Dissonanssi on Tue 18 Sept and Tue 25 Sept

Chamber Choir Dissonanssi is a mixed choir from Otaniemi that sings diverse music all the way from Renaissance to glam metal – without forgetting to have fun! In autumn 2018, we’re organising two open rehearsals + relaxed auditions to which everyone interested in singing is welcome, whether you have previous singing experience or not! Our rehearsals are conducted in Finnish; however, you are welcome to join even with no Finnish speaking skills, someone is always willing to translate!

Read more and sign up: http://liity.dissonanssi.fi. Welcome!

EVENTS

10. TechRace Helsinki – Junction 2018 pre-event on 12 Sept

TechRace tours through nine cities to find the top concentration of tech heads in Finland. The winning city, “the techiest of them all,” is chosen based on the total points all participants earn during the local TechRace event. So, gather your local tech community together and get ready to race against other cities!

TechRace is the Junction pre-event tour in Finland. Every TechRace participant will get a secret code and a huge advantage when applying to Junction 2018! Our Helsinki event is organized together with Junction, Startuplifers and Helsinki Think Company.

WHAT? TechRace Helsinki
WHERE? Tiedekulma, Yliopistonkatu 4, 2^nd Floor, Helsinki
WHEN? Wednesday 12 Sept 2018 at 5 pm->
REGISTER: https://hackjunction.typeform.com/to/WVpMF6

MORE INFO: https://www.facebook.com/events/232009107508432/ & https://hackjunction.com/techrace

11. Workshop: From Academic Research and Ideas to Commercialization on 19 Sept

You are invited to an event organised by Think Africa in collaboration with the Aalto Community of African Students (ACAS), and FinCEAL, with the support of Helsinki Innovation Services Ltd and the University of Eastern Finland – African Student Association. The event, tagged “From Academic Research and Ideas to Commercialization,” will be held on Wednesday 19 September at 2–4.30 pm, at Yliopistonkatu 4, FI-00100 Helsinki.

In this event, you’ll get to learn and hear how you can commercialise your ideas and research results through services provided by the University Innovation and Incubation Services.

Kindly sign up for the event using either of the following links:

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/events/663979673981945?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2298%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&aref=98

Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-academic-research-and-ideas-to-commercialization-workshop-tickets-49263663945

12. Lakinlaskijaiset on 1 Oct

The traditional Lakinlaskijaiset party is held on 1 Oct in DIPOLI.

Bearing this in mind, Teekkarijaosto has extended the teekkari cap wearing time by one day.

The artists will be revealed on a later date, but Finnish and international stars will be seen on stage throughout the night all the way until 3 am. The moment we have all been waiting for happens at midnight, when the caps will be taken off as RWBK plays. You can also attend different activities such as karaoke, slide and RODEODUCK. The Jäynä contest and Äpy are also hosting their checkpoints at Dipoli, so make sure to check them out.

The day will be kickstarted with the Otatarha Race at Alvari Square and the Lakinlaskijaiset pre-party at Smökki! At Dipoli, the party will start at 9 pm and goes on all the way until 3 am!

The ticket sales start at bailataan.fi on 11 Sept. Stay tuned!

13. Come work at Lakinlaskijaiset on 1 Oct

The Party Committee invites everyone interested in volunteering at AYY to participate in creating the party! The volunteer sign-up is open right now at https://lomake.ayy.fi/jtmk/mene-toihin/. You can choose your volunteer task from 9 different categories (ticket sales, security, logistics, etc.). Work benefits include the legendary volunteer afterparty, VIP tickets to Lakinlaskijaiset, an overall badge, a thank-you party and, of course, one of the two work points required for the exclusive pink ribbon.

14. Dipoli Appro 2018

The Dipoli Appro will continue the event complex organized by IE as it takes over Otaniemi on Tuesday 16 Oct. The pre-show will start at Dipoli at 5 pm, where the gala people will be entertained by the handing out of the appro maps and dreams of the upcoming awards. Participants will get to visit the ever more glowing showrooms, hosted by the most awarded and scandalous Hosts and Hostesses (IE) in Otaniemi who will be serving their favorite beverages and foods, before continuing to the thrilling after-gala.

The after-gala will be held in the biggest and most beautiful party-sanctuary in Otaniemi, Servin Mökki. Pelmu will be entertaining the crawl people with amazing live performers.

Who knows what else might happen on this night? But before that, it is important to remember the following things:
– Tickets are only sold together with Polin Appro tickets, and they cost 20€
– There is only a limited amount of tickets available
– The event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/325580781514002/

SPORS AND CAMPING

15. Introductory courses to gliding

Polyteknikkojen ilmailukerho (the Polytechnicians’ aviation club) PIK organises introductory courses to gliding starting on 13 Sept and 20 Sept. On the introductory course to gliding, you’ll get airborne in a glider with a flight instructor. The course includes a theory class that covers the basics of gliding and some practical issues in preparation for the flight day. After the theory, you’ll get straight into action: to fly in a two-seater in an awe-inspiring autumn landscape. If you want, you’ll also get to steer the plane under the instructor’s guidance.

More information and registration: https://pik.ayy.fi/joomla/index.php/koulutus/purjelennon-tutustumiskurssi

16. Start practising Aikido at Otaniemi!

Aalto Aikikai welcomes new beginners to join their activities from next week onwards. We are organising an Aikido performance and a taster session on Monday 17 Sept at 4.30–6 pm in the Association room at Jämeräntaival 1. Bring a t-shirt and jogging trousers.

Practice times in autumn 2018:

Mondays at 4.30–6 pm Jämeräntaival 1

Thursdays at 4.30–6 pm Jämeräntaival 1 After the taster session, you can join the practice sessions within the first week. More information at www.aaltoaikikai.ayy.fi and aaltoaikikai-hallitus(at)list.ayy.fi.

WELLBEING

17. Nature, creativity and relaxation – Outdoor workshop

Nature has many benefits for our wellbeing: it helps us relax and boosts our creativity. However, you can’t get these benefits from a book, you have to experience them yourself! Here in Otaniemi, nature is near, and now we’re going to enjoy and gain from it together. Welcome to a workshop organised by the Aalto study psychologists. It consists of three sessions during the autumn of 2018.

Workshop methods: Practices and discussions with the group outdoors.

Date:

• Tue 25 Sept at 2–4 pm
• Tue 2 Oct at 2–4 pm
• Tue 9 Oct at 4–7 pm

You’ll get more information after signing up. Go to: INTO – Student life – Study skills – Courses and workshops (https://into.aalto.fi/display/enopisk/Courses+and+workshops+for+students).

18. Sunday brunches in the Otaniemi chapel!

The first brunch of the autumn is organised on Sunday 16 Sept at 11 am–4 pm. The brunch will feature information and discussion on sustainable everyday life. Price 3€. Otaniemi chapel, Jämeräntaival 8.

Sign up for brunch preparations with Aalto chaplain anu.morikawa@evl.fi.

OTHER

19. Sign up for the PdP course now

Are you passionate about design, business and technology? If so, PdP is the right fit for you.

But what is PdP?

According to a former PdP student, it is “the most rewarding, most inspiring and, at times, the most ridiculous experience.”

Sign up for the course on WebOodi. Course code: MEC-E3001

The introduction lecture will be on Wednesday 12 September at 4.15 pm at Aalto Design Factory (Betonimiehenkuja 5 C). For more information about the course:

• Website: http://pdp.fi
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pdpaalto/
• Instagram: @pdpaalto

20. OUBS Newcomers’ night on Wednesday 12 Sept anf the autumn’s training

OUBS is the association for anyone interested in video, in which you’ll get to film and stream the coolest student events! Read more at https://oubs.fi/ (in Finnish).

1. OUBS Newcomers’ night on Wednesday 12 Sept 2018 at 6–8 pm @JMT1 Studio

The OUBS Newcomers’ night on Wednesday 12 Sept from 6 pm onwards in our studio downstairs at Jämeräntaival 1! The event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/850801648446873/

2. OUBS Get to know the studio on 18 Sept 2018 at 6–8 pm

Come and get to know the activities of OUBS and especially our versatile studio facility at Jämeräntaival 1. The studio has ready-to-use, versatile lighting and sound technology, and the facility is also rentable to all AYY members. The studio is an excellent spot for a movie night, a party or a relaxed meeting!

In addition, Streaming training coming up on 25 Sept 2018 and Camera training on 9 Oct 2018.

21. AIESEC Aalto is recruiting!

AIESEC is a global platform for young people to explore and develop their leadership potential.

We are recruiting new and enthusiastic youth to join the Youth leadership movement in Finland! If you are interested, fill in the form and we will contact you and invite you to a short discussion where we will tell you more about AIESEC and what we do. You can sign up for membership here: https://bit.ly/AIESECHelsinki. The deadline for the application is 18 Sept 2018, so apply NOW!

There’s an info evening on 14 Sept 2018, and you’re most welcome to join us there! Check out the event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2183893065176616/?ti=cl . Don’t miss out on the chance!

For more information check https://www.aiesec.fi/ or our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/aiesecinfinland/.

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This is the Aalto University Student Union’s weekly newsletter for week 37/2018. 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 this newsletter on AYY’s website at https://ayy-fi/en/weekly-newsletter

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

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