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3.9.2018

Weekly Newsletter 36/2018

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Welcome to a new academic year everybody, especially all you new students! Just to remind you, AYY’s temporary student card tag desk serves until the end of this week in the Learning Centre (Otaniementie 9). More information: /en/blog/2018/08/30/pick-your-year-tag-from-ayys-temporary-service-point-at-harald-herlin-learning-centre/

Week 36

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AYY ANNOUNCES

  1. Come work at Lakinlaskijaiset on 1 Oct

WORKING LIFE

  1. Bubble footie tournament by Digia & AYY
  2. Business Intelligence assistant – Come quarry for information on the Espoo Innovation Garden’s innovation ecosystem

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

  1. September’s theatre offer from the Finnish National Theatre: Julia ja Romeo
  2. Auditions for the Female Choir KYN on Mon 24 Sept 2018

EVENTS

  1. Barventures on 5 Sept 2018
  2. Film club Montaasi’s movie nights in September
  3. The New beginnings event by the Marthas in Otaniemi on 12 Sept
  4. Recycling Block in Otaniemi on 17 Sept

SPORTS AND CAMPING

  1. World Cup of Academic Quidditch in Espoo on 15 Sept
  2. Humans vs. Zombies in Otaniemi on 19–23 Sept

WELLBEING

  1. Study psychologists’ Mindfulness workshops for students

OTHER

  1. Answer and influence the landscape of Espoo

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. Working on an inclusive Aalto community

In honour of the beginning of the new semester, the Chair of AYY’s Board Noora Vänttinen sat down with the President of Aalto University Ilkka Niemelä to discuss equality in the Aalto community.

Watch their conversation and find out what AYY and Aalto are doing this autumn to make Otaniemi a better, more inclusive place to be: /blogi/2018/08/31/equality-belongs-to-everybody/?lang=en

2. 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.

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. Business Intelligence assistant – Come quarry for information on the Espoo Innovation Garden’s innovation ecosystem

The job of Espoo Marketing is to tempt businesses, investments and visitors to Espoo and to help people thrive in the Espoo Innovation Garden – the largest innovation conglomerate in Northern Europe – and in the tourism ecosystem of Visit Espoo. The role of Espoo Marketing is the orchestration of growth in these ecosystems, and their operations are based on customer service and cooperation.

Job description:

  • Collection, maintenance and various listings of information on the ecosystem’s businesses and key customers
  • Collection of success stories and other information from the ecosystem and compilation of key figures
  • Analysis of rankings and reports
  • Production of fact-based material for sales and marketing materials

The position is fixed-term, until 31 Dec 2018, and will be filled as soon as a suitable person is found. The job requires good Finnish and English skills. Send your application to glenn.gassen@espoo.fi. Include your salary request in your application. More information on the position from glenn.gassen@espoo.fi or 040 620 4254.

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

5. September’s theatre offer from the Finnish National Theatre: Julia & Romeo

An audience favourite – the startling, touching and beautiful Julia & Romeo is September’s lovely offer. The performance runs on the gorgeous Main Stage, duration 2 hours 35 minutes including intermission, performances begin at 7 pm. And what’s best, tickets are only 12 e each (normal price 47 e, students 22 e) for the following performances: Sat 8 Sept, Sat 15 Sept and Fri 28 Sept 2018 (performances in Finnish).

Snap up your ticket quickly! These university discount tickets at this price are only available via this link: https://www.lippu.fi/tickets.html?fun=erdetail&affiliate=fiv&doc=erdetaila&erid=2267021 (in Finnish)

(Please note that the amount of tickets is not limited, you can get tickets at the discount price until the show is sold out!) Tel. the Finnish National Theatre 010 7331 331

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

EVENTS

7. Barventures on 5 Sept 2018

Aalto Cocktail, Kyllä Oluelle and Wine Club Baccus are organising the fourth Barventures in history, bringing cocktails, wines and beers under the same roof! The time between the Aalto party and the Aalto afterparty has always been wasted (no pun intended), but do not worry – Barventures is here to fill in that feeling of emptiness between the events! The evening’s music will be sorted by Kyllä Oluelle’s own boy, DJ Jon Flow!

Last year’s event was sold out in advance, so book your tickets early to make sure you won’t be the only one left in the cold!

8. Film club Montaasi’s movie nights in September

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

The September evenings will be spent watching Thom Andersen’s essay document on Los Angeles’ film presentations, Los Angeles Plays Itself (2004) (please note, starts already at 5 pm), John Carpenter’s modern masterpiece of atmospheric horror, The Thing (1982), Vincent Gallo’s nineties indie flick Buffalo ’66 (1998) and John Huston’s great heist classic, The Asphalt Jungle (1950). On 23 Sept, there will be a short break from movie nights because of the Love & Anarchy film festival. Specifics on the screenings can be found at https://montaasi.ayy.fi/ajankohtaista/ (in Finnish).

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

9. The New beginnings event by the Marthas in Otaniemi on 12 Sept

Wed 12 Sept at 10 am–4 pm, at the Undergraduate Centre on the Otaniemi campus (Otakaari 1, Espoo)

Beginning your studies and moving into your own home is exciting, wonderful and the best thing ever – but it’s also pretty expensive. For example, kitchen supplies or groceries can be a surprisingly big expense. But don’t worry, the Martha organisation is coming to help you!

The event focuses on sustainable living, and you can come to pick up some of the kitchen supplies you need, for example – and it’s all for free! Our free market has recycled, usable tableware, cooking equipment and other kitchen supplies. There is also a stand where you can get your hands on a nifty overall badge with the crafts Marthas’ help. In addition, the event offers you:

  • – advice and tips for sustainable living
  • – tasters and ideas for cooking
  • – hints and insights for laying the table

Read more on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2243483625888735/?active_tab=about (in Finnish)

10. Recycling Block in Otaniemi on 17 Sept

At the Recycling Block, you can make amazing flea market finds and sell off your spare gadgets!

Autumn is on its way, with new students arriving in Otaniemi and old ones leaving. How to optimise the flow of belongings in and out of student housing? By recycling, of course! At the Recycling Block, the two floors and courtyard of Otaniemi 20 will be transformed into a dream destination for even the most experienced flea market goer on Monday 17 September between 4 pm and 8 pm.

SPORTS AND CAMPING

11. World Cup of Academic Quidditch in Espoo on 15 Sept

The World Cup of Academic Quidditch is back! Aava organises the quidditch tournament on Saturday 15 Sept at 1 pm at Silkkiniitty in Espoo.

The 16 fastest teams to sign up can take part in the tournament. Taking part is easy and doesn’t require earlier quidditch experience. Spectators are also very welcome to this thrilling event.

Come and witness the (almost) magical sporting atmosphere!

Info, registration and Those Rules at https://huispaus.otax.fi/in-english-and-swedish/in-english-2/

12. Humans vs. Zombies in Otaniemi on 19–23 Sept

Humans versus Zombies is a moderated game of tag, in which the zombie players attempt to spread the infection by tagging humans. Humans, in turn, can defend themselves by hiding, fleeing or fighting back by using socks or Nerf guns on the zombies. The game also features different tasks to make it more interesting. HvZ is a team game, so you’ll be sure to get to know new people while playing. The game was originally created for campuses like Otaniemi, so we’ll get to play this game in the best location in Finland!

It’s completely free to take part. You’ll get the game scarf and special gadgets from the organisers. All you need to do is sign up, turn up and play.

More information and registration: https://lomake.ayy.fi/aava/hvz/

WELLBEING

13. Study psychologists’ Mindfulness workshops for students

Power of Imperfection Are you feeling critical and judgmental towards yourself? Compassion is more helpful than tough self-criticism, even though you might be used to thinking that you’ll achieve your best by being hard on yourself. The workshop contains mindfulness exercises that will help us develop an accepting and compassionate attitude towards ourselves. The workshop meets four times on Mondays at 2–4 pm, on 24 Sept– 15 Oct 2018. The workshop is Finnish-language. More information at https://into.aalto.fi/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=328008 (in Finnish)

Mindful Tools for Stress Management Feeling stressed or anxious? Come and get new ideas on how to boost your wellbeing. Handling stress becomes easier when we confront our difficulties rather than avoid them, and learn to recognise when we start to feel stressed or worried. The workshop is on Mondays at 10 am–12 pm, on 24 Sept–15 Oct 2018. The workshop is English-language. More information at https://into.aalto.fi/display/enopisk/Courses+and+workshops+for+students

OTHER

14. Answer and influence the landscape of Espoo

The Espoo City Museum features the Espoo of All Times survey until 9 Sept 2018. The survey is aimed at all former and current residents of Espoo, and it collects information on Espoo’s important buildings and cultural landscapes from the residents’ point of view, as well as memories connected to them. The answers to the survey will help create a cultural environment programme worthy of a city for Espoo. Answer at: https://app.maptionnaire.com/en/4167

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This is the Aalto University Student Union’s weekly newsletter for week 36/2018. 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 /en/students/weekly-newsletter/

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

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27.8.2018

Weekly Newsletter 35/2018

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This week offers a great chance to avoid the orientation week rush at the service desk. So, pick up a new tag for your student card now and grab your calendar for the academic year at the same time. Remember to also update your travel card to student status. PLEASE NOTE there’s an additional temporary service desk handing out tags in the Learning Centre, open Mon–Fri at 12–6 pm, with a HSL stand next to it.

 

Week 35

30 Aug: Grand Opening of the shopping centre A Bloc

31 Aug: Registration for Otaniemi Night of Arts subevents ends http://otanieminightofarts.fi/

Week 36

4 Sept: Otasuunnistus

5 Sept: Aalto Day One: Opening ceremony and Aalto party https://beta.aalto.fi/node/14566

5 Sept: Aalto Afterparty https://www.facebook.com/events/2218500171767404/?ti=icl

6 Sept: Otasuunnistus

7 Sept: Kaukkarit https://www.facebook.com/events/311923319544786/

9 Sept: Orientation week’s SuperSillis https://www.facebook.com/events/655007371552262/

 

AYY ANNOUNCES

  1. Project Coordinator develops the Aalto Community
  2. Nominate a candidate for Aalto Athlete 2018
  3. Volunteer at the Aalto Afterparty and Aalto Party

WORKING LIFE

  1. Bubble footie tournament by Digia & AYY

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

  1. Otaniemi Night of Arts on 6 Oct – register your event by 31 Aug

EVENTS

  1. What happens at the Afterparty stays at the Afterparty…
  2. Kaukkarit at Smökki on 7 Sept
  3. Orientation week’s SuperSillis

SPORTS AND CAMPING

  1. Taekwon-Do beginners class in Tapiola
  2. Sailing courses and the autumn’s info evening by Teekkaripurjehtijat

WELLBEING

  1. Silent retreat 12–14 Oct 2018

OTHER

  1. New shopping centre A Bloc opens on Thursday 30 Aug at the Aalto University metro station!

AYY ANNOUNCES

1. Project Coordinator develops the Aalto Community

Project Coordinator for community and organisational structures Elina Nieminen has started work at the Aalto University Student Union. The Coordinator, whose post lasts until Christmas, will be working together with existing members to develop the structures of the Aalto community.

Get to know Elina and her project better by clicking the link! /en/blog/2018/08/23/new-project-coordinator-helps-the-aalto-community-develop/

 

2. Nominate a candidate for Aalto Athlete 2018

It’s now time to nominate a fellow student who you think deserves to be rewarded as the Aalto Athlete of 2018. The criteria for winning include sports achievements at national or international level, academic performance, and fair and honest participation in the community.

Click here to nominate: https://lomake.ayy.fi/liikunta/ehdota-vuoden-aalto-urheilijaa-2018-nominera-aalto-athlete-2018-nominate-for-aalto-athlete-2018/

Remember to give good reasoning for your nomination! The form will be closed on 5 Sept 2018 at 11.59 pm. The award will be presented at the Aalto 10km/5km event on 16 Sept 2018.

More information from lauri.seppalainen [at] ayy.fi

 

3. Volunteer at the Aalto Afterparty and Aalto Party

The traditional Aalto Party is held on 5 Sept and in order to organise the most amazing party of the orientation week, we need your help! Plenty of volunteers are needed to handle various tasks such as working as a security officer, decorating Dipoli, cooking food and attending the cloakroom.

As a thanks, the volunteers will get in for free through the VIP entrance, get the party badge and entrance to the volunteer afterparty!

In addition, as a recognition of the work done for the Aalto community, every volunteer will get a tie fitting the party theme. The tie can later be attached to your overalls, for example!

Register here: https://lomake.ayy.fi/aava/aalto-afterparty-aalto-party-2018-volunteers/

The most wanted tasks are given to those who register first, so sign up now!

 

WORKING LIFE

4. 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.

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

5. Otaniemi Night of Arts on 6 Oct – register your event by 31 Aug

The Otaniemi Night of Arts is a free and interartistic campus festival, organised for the first time on Saturday 6 Oct as part of AYY’s Year of Arts. During the Night, all willing Aalto students and student organisations have a chance to organise an artistic and creative event of their own choosing. You can register as a subevent organiser until 31 Aug. More information at http://otanieminightofarts.fi/

The event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2220457434854832/

 

EVENTS

6. What happens at the Afterparty stays at the Afterparty…

This year, Aalto Party’s official afterparty offers at least as many possibilities as the legendary Las Vegas. Welcome to Dipoli to enjoy the glorious festive spirit and the magnificent artists! In orientation week’s most fabulous party, you will find activities for every gold digger, party animal, gambler, trendsetter, hen/bachelor partier and entertainer.

The party people will be entertained by performers including Basshunter (SWE), Aalto DJs TAKO x MONSU and aKYstic. Dipoli also features a karaoke room, a lounge and, of course, a chapel of love!

 

7. Kaukkarit at Smökki on 7 Sept

Orientation week will culminate with the legendary Kaukkarit at Smökki on Friday 7 Sept. SIK, IK and KIK will ensure that the drought of the summer ends with the coming of Kaukkarit. The evening starts with the Aalto Beer Pong tournament at 7 pm! Enrolment for the tournament begins at 6.45 pm at Smökki and the spots are filled in the order of arrival.

Advance tickets are sold in the hallway of the Undergraduate Centre throughout the orientation week. Tickets cost 6€ and the price includes an overall badge.

More information added weekly on FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/311923319544786/ Click on the Interested or Going button to ensure you won’t miss anything on the best Kaukkarit ever!

  • WHAT? Kaukkarit!
  • WHERE? Smökki
  • WHEN? Fri 7 Sept, BP tournament at 7 pm, first artist at 8 pm
  • HOW MUCH? 6€ incl. overall badge

 

8. Orientation week’s SuperSillis

The Community Section Aava, KY’s Cultural Committee and the Teekkari Section organise Orientation Week’s SuperSillis on 8 Sept to help everyone find their inner zen. During the day, you’ll get to enjoy Sillis food, beverages befitting your state of mind, the company of your friends and the relaxing sauna and outdoor hot tub. All this for only 12€, and if there are places left on the day, you can buy your way in at the door for 15€.

As orientation week is a collective experience, all Aalto students are welcome at Sillis!

The opening of the registration for Sillis will be announced later.

  • WHAT? Orientation Week’s SuperSillis
  • MEANING? A better version of brunch
  • WHEN? Sat 9 Sept at 12–6 pm
  • WHERE? Rantasauna, Vastaranta 1, Otaniemi
  • HOW MUCH? 12€
  • FOR WHOM? All the heroes of orientation week!
  • WHY: Because your body needs it
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/655007371552262/

 

SPORTS AND CAMPING

9. Taekwon-Do beginners class in Tapiola

The Espoo TKD-seura ry is organising a Taekwon-Do beginners class in Tuulimäki, Tapiola, on Sundays at 3.30–4.45 pm from 26 Aug 2018. There’s still time to start a new and versatile hobby! The course continues through the autumn semester and costs 75€, but you can try it out for free. There’s also a junior beginners class meant for 8–12-year-old children on offer. For more information and registration, visit http://teamespoo.com/harjoitukset/alkeiskurssi.php (in Finnish, as the course  will be).

10. Sailing courses and the autumn’s info evening by Teekkaripurjehtijat

Would you like to learn how to sail? Teekkaripurjehtijat (“Teekkari Sailors”) organises three sailing courses this autumn, with the theory evenings taking place already on 28 and 29 Aug (at 5–9 pm). The practical teaching takes place in one of three small groups, either on 4, 6 and 8–9 Sept, on 6–9 Sept or on 13–16 Sept. The cost is 195€ for a student, 350€ for a graduate, plus club membership. Spots get taken up quickly, so it’s worth signing up straightaway.

More information and registration: https://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?page_id=231

Teekkaripurjehtijat’s info evening on Wed 12 Sept from 6 pm in the Otaranta Club Room (Otaranta 8B). The evening offers a compact detailing of the opportunities to learn sailing on the cheap and the other activities related to the sailor lifestyle as offered by our club. For more information, visit the FB event (https://www.facebook.com/events/581958955533550, in Finnish) or the club’s website (https://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?page_id=44).

 

WELLBEING

11. Silent retreat 12–14 Oct 2018

A silent retreat is a good way to charge your batteries, relax and take time out for your own thoughts. The retreat will be organised at the Nuottakoto activity centre in Vihti on 12–14 Oct 2018. The participants will commit to a collective silence for the duration of the weekend.

The retreat is meant for students and educational staff. The instructors will be educational pastor Margit Peltovirta and musician Katja Kangas.

Price: 90€/staff or 45€/student (includes full board, single room and collective transport). Registrations by 12 Sept 2018 by email at yst.toimisto.espoo@evl.fi or by phone on 09 8050 2359.

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

OTHER

12. New shopping centre A Bloc opens on Thursday 30 Aug at the Aalto University metro station!

With its restaurants and cafes, A Bloc is the natural meeting place of the Aalto University campus and the whole Otaniemi. At A Bloc, you’ll also find a Clas Ohlson store, an Alko liqueur store, a pharmacy and lots of other services for your daily needs. The Esport Aalto fitness centre offers various sports from the traditional gym exercise to hot yoga and bouldering.

Come along to the opening ceremonies on 30 August from 9 am onwards – eat, drink, hang out and explore!

A Bloc Grand Opening!

https://www.facebook.com/events/492066047965357/

 

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This is the Aalto University Student Union’s weekly newsletter for week 35/2018. 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 www.ayy.fi/en/weekly-newsletter

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

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20.8.2018
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The first weekly newsletter of the autumn is here. This also marks a change in the sender of the newsletter now that yours truly, Henna Palonen, has returned to her post as Information Officer. You can reach me by email at tiedottaja@ayy.fi or by phone on 0505209440. Wishing you all a sunny end of August!

AYY ANNOUNCES

  1. Apply for the renovated apartments of JMT 5A by 14 Sept
  2. Pick up a student card tag and update your travel card to student status in the Learning Centre on 20 Aug–7 Sept
  3. Volunteering at Aalto Afterparty and at Aalto Party!

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

  1. Otaniemi Night of Arts 6.10. – Signup you subevent now
  2. The Year of Arts blog series: The creative art of pole dancing

EVENTS

  1. Aalto Day One on 5 September
  2. Otakaari 20 transforms into the Recycling Block on 17 Sept
  3. Bike Sale on 17–18 Sept
  4. Tournament of Kasper on 29 Sept

1. Apply for the renovated apartments of JMT 5A by 14 Sept

A total of 32 apartments will soon be completed at Jämeräntaival 5A in Otaniemi. The renovations will be completed in September and the apartments ready for moving in on 1 November 2018. As per the AYY Board’s decision, all AYY members are given equal opportunity to apply for the Jämeräntaival 5A apartments, and lots will be drawn to determine who gets one. Those who apply for the apartments between 13 August and 14 September will be included in the draw. Read more at /en/blog/2018/08/09/applications-for-the-renovated-jamerantaival-5-a-apartments-open-from-the-13th-to-the-22nd-of-august/

2. Pick up a student card tag and update your travel card to student status in the Learning Centre on 20 Aug–7 Sept

AYY is setting up a temporary stand to hand out tags in the main lobby of the Harald Herlin Learning Centre.

There will also be a desk in the lobby for updating HSL travel cards. PLEASE NOTE that it is not possible to obtain a new card from the temporary HSL service desk in Otaniemi; you can only update an existing card to student status. For more information on student discounts and obtaining a new card, visit the HSL website (https://www.hsl.fi/en/tickets-and-fares/discount-tickets/students).

The temporary service desk will be open Monday to Friday from 20 Aug to 7 Sept at 12–6 pm.

3. Volunteering at Aalto Afterparty and at Aalto Party!

The traditional Aalto Party is held on the 5.9. and the day will ! In order to organize the most amazing party of the orientation week, we need your help! Plenty of volunteers are needed to handle various tasks such as working as a security officer, decorating Dipoli, cooking food and cloakroom.

As a thanks the volunteers will get in for free through the VIP entrance, get the party badge and entrance to the volunteer afterparty!

In addition as recognition of the work done in the Aalto community, every volunteer will get a tie fitting the party theme. The tie can be later used for example as attached to overalls!

Register here: https://lomake.ayy.fi/aava/aalto-afterparty-aalto-party-2018-volunteers/

Most wanted tasks are filled in the order of registration. So join us now!

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

4. Otaniemi Night of Arts 6.10. – Signup you subevent now

Otaniemi Night of Arts (Otaniemen yö) is a cross-artistic, free campus festival held for the first time on the 6th of October 2018. It forms a part of AYY’s Year of Art. During the Night, all willing Aalto students and study organizations can get to create their own artistic and creative program. The signup is open until the end of August. Read more www.otaniemenyo.fi

5. The Year of Arts blog series: The creative art of pole dancing

Is there more to pole dancing than an efficient muscle workout? Can it be used to tell stories?

In the latest release of AYY’s The Year of Arts blog series, Otaniemi’s own pole dancing association Otanko talk about their activities, the history of pole dancing and the way each dancer can use their creativity in the sport.

Read the blog here: /blogi/?lang=en

EVENTS

6. Aalto Day One on 5 September

The students and staff of Aalto University are invited to celebrate the beginning of the new academic year on Wednesday 5 Sept 2018.

Programme

  • 1.15–2.30 pm Opening of the academic year*, Otakaari 1 M
  • 2.30–3.00 pm Aalto Avenue, Otakaari 1 M–Otaniementie 14
  • 3.00–4.00 pm Reception and open doors at Väre, Otaniementie 14
  • 4.00–8.00 pm Aalto Party*, Alvarin aukio

* Registration necessary (see below)

Registration has opened for the Aalto community on 15 August.

Further information and registration here: beta.aalto.fi

7. Otakaari 20 transforms into the Recycling Block on 17 Sept

Autumn is on its way, with new students arriving in Otaniemi and old ones leaving. A great way to optimise the flow of belongings in and out of student housing is recycling, of course! At the Recycling Block, you can make amazing flea market finds and sell of your spare gadgets! The event sees the two floors and courtyard of Otaniemi 20 transformed into a dream destination for even the most experienced flea market goer on Monday 17 Sept between 4 pm and 8 pm.

More information about the programme and schedule of the event will be announced later.

  • WHAT? Recycling Block
  • WHERE? Otakaari 20 upstairs, downstairs and courtyard
  • WHEN? Mon 17 Sept 4–8 pm
  • WHY? Come for some flea market finds!

8. Bike Sale on 17–18 Sept

Are you looking for a bike of your own that you could use to travel to the campus, the store and home? In September, you will have the chance to buy yourself a working bicycle at an affordable price at the Otaniemi Bike Sale!

The bikes cost 20€, 40€ or 60€, depending on the condition of the bike. We also sell diverse used bike parts whose cost is determined by the offers made. The bicycles on sale were abandoned but are in good condition, and were collected in the spring from the bike racks and storage rooms in Otaniemi during the Junk Bike Collection.

9. 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/

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This is the Aalto University Student Union’s weekly newsletter for week 34/2018. 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 TÄHÄN LINKKI

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

11.6.2018

Weekly Newsletter 24/2018

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The weekly newsletter will be on holiday from this week onwards, and it will return on the 20th of August. But even though the newsletter is taking a break, AYY and Otaniemi are very much alive also during the summer – check out item 6 for AYY’s service office’s opening hours during the summer, and mark down the date of the Smökki Afterwork, held in July (see item 12).

Have a fantastic summer!

 

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

  1. Applications for the renovated Jämeräntaival 5 B apartments open from the 12th to the 15th of June
  2. New insights for the Aalto community from China
  3. Retrieve your bike collected during the Junk Bike Collection before the end of the summer
  4. Take part in planning the Student Center by the 15th of June
  5. Share your ideas on AYY’s advocacy policies by the 31st of July
  6. Service office’s summer opening hours
  7. The weekly newsletter will return on the 20th of August, material instructions

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

  1. The Year of Arts blog series: 20 years of glorious metal at the heart of Otaniemi
  2. A shifting piece of art to be built next to Väre
  3. Two new members needed for Kino Sheryl Oy’s Board

EVENTS

  1. DASH – Design + AI 16.6.
  2. Afterwork at Smökki on the 3rd of July

SPORTS AND CAMPING

  1. Smökki Cup 2018
  2. Aalto 10K/5K are coming in September, sign up now!

OTHERS

  1. Join Aalto Squad – apply by 8.8.

 

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

1. Applications for the renovated Jämeräntaival 5 B apartments open from the 12th to the 15th of June

In June, a total of 34 apartments will be completed at Jämeräntaival 5 B, 30 of which are shared studio apartments. People can move in to the apartments starting from the 2nd of July.

The AYY Board has decided that all AYY’s members are given equal opportunity to apply for the Jämeräntaival 5 B apartments. Lots will be drawn to determine who gets an apartment.

The application process for the apartments differs somewhat from the usual:

– You can apply for the apartments between the 12th and 15th of June 2018.
– The place in the queue for all applications submitted within the deadline will be drawn by lot.
– The lots will be drawn within different score groups.
– After the 15th of June 2018, the applications will continue according to the normal queuing process.

A shared studio apartment is a cross between a shared apartment and a studio. Each tenant has a personal room with their own toilet/bathroom and a kitchenette, equipped with a fridge, freezer, oven and stove. Keeping the communal spaces clean and tidy is the responsibility of the tenants.

Read the application instructions: /en/housing/apartment-seekers/how-to-apply-for-housing/

Find out more about the apartments and send your application to us via Domo: https://domo.ayy.fi

 

2. New insights for the Aalto community from China

The Aalto University Student Union visited China in May to learn about the local university world and business opportunities.

Check out the AYY blog to find out what the Board learned on their trip and how the experiences in China will affect the Student Union’s operations in Finland: /blogi/2018/06/11/chinese-lessons-for-the-aalto-community/?lang=en

 

3. Retrieve your bike collected during the Junk Bike Collection before the end of the summer

The Otaniemi Junk Bike Collection came, saw and cleaned up!

All bikes in Otaniemi were marked with colorful bracelets in April. Bikes that still had the bracelet intact were collected at the end of May. If your bike was collected and you want it back, you have time until the start of September to retrieve it from storage against sufficient proof, such as a key that fits the lock of the bike.

Bike retrieval will be possible about once in every two weeks during the summer, and the exact dates will be announced on the Junk Bike Collection website and Facebook event. Please let us know that you’re coming at the latest on the previous day by filling out this form: https://lomake.ayy.fi/kampusjaosto/otaniemen-romupyorakerays/

All collected bikes that are in good condition will be sold in September. Then is your chance to buy yourself a working bicycle at an affordable price!

Website: /ylioppilaskunta/vapaaehtoistoiminta/jaostot/kampusjaosto/romupyorakerays/
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/279134525956075/
Questions and inquiries regarding the collection: kampusjaosto@list.ayy.fi

 

4. Take part in planning the Student Center by the 15th of June

Take part in the development work of the Student Center on the opiskelijakeskus.fi website!

The opiskelijakeskus.fi website is now open! Check them out, browse the ideas and add your own. The Student Center is a joint venture by the Aalto University Student Union (AYY), the Aalto University Business Students (KY) and Teknologföreningen (TF). The plan is to create a building for all students on the Otaniemi campus, next to the metro station entrance and the Harald Herlin Learning Center.

A Student Center seminar was held in April 2018, , johon osallistui edustajia erityisasemayhdistysten puheenjohtajien neuvostosta, edustajistosta ja AYY:n jaostoista. The goal of the seminar was to brainstorm what kinds of facilities, functions and services the center could have.

The ideas gathered onto the opiskelijakeskus.fi website are results of the seminar. Anyone can browse the ideas, like them and add their own ideas. We will go through the most popular ideas on Friday, the 15th of June, with further planning in mind. So, visit the website and add your own top ideas. What would you want the Student center to have?

The Board members in charge of the Student Center are Emma Savela (real estate) and Noora Tanska (community). Both can be reached via their emails at firstname.surname@ayy.fi.

http://opiskelijakeskus.fi/

 

5. Share your ideas on AYY’s advocacy policies by the 31st of July

In what societal questions should Aalto people be especially active in? How should AYY react to subsistence, equality and sustainable development?

The Aalto University Student Union is updating its policy papers this year. At the same time, the current policy papers will be combined into a single document. The idea is to create a document that ensures that AYY’s advocacy work is transparent and in line with the members’ opinions.

By taking the survey, you can bring new issues and ideas to the policy paper preparation work: https://lomake.ayy.fi/vaikuttaminen/share-your-ideas-on-ayys-advocacy-policies/

 

6. Service office’s summer opening hours

AYY’s service office in Otaniemi will be open at exceptional hours during the summer:

– The office is closed on Midsummer Eve (Fri 22nd June) and between 9th July and 27th July (key distribution service for one-time rental facilities on Mondays between 14:00 and 17:00).
– The housing services’ telephone service is closed between Mon 2nd July and Wed 1st August.
– Exceptional opening hours of the cashier service: weekdays from 1st to 8th June 12:00–14:00, from 2nd to 6th July 12:00–14:00.

You can check the full opening hours and contact details of the service office on the AYY website: /yhteystiedot/#Otaniemi

 

7. The weekly newsletter will return on the 20th of August, material instructions

This is the last weekly newsletter of spring 2018.

The weekly newsletter returns on the 20th of August, week 34. The deadline for the material for the first newsletter of the fall is exceptionally on Monday, the 13th of August at 10:00. Dot down the dates if you know you have stuff to put in during August!

Send your pieces to tiedotteet@ayy.fi. Remember that the recommended length is 500 characters, with a maximum of 1000 characters (including spaces).

 

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

 

8. The Year of Arts blog series: 20 years of glorious metal at the heart of Otaniemi

Can you live without screeching guitars and double bass drum combos?

In the Year of Arts blog series, Metal Club Mökä tells us about its activities as a herald of metal music and about the Mökäfest festival, held in Otaniemi in August.

Read to find out why metal music is art: /blogi/2018/06/05/year-of-art-20-years-of-glorious-metal-at-the-heart-of-otaniemi/?lang=en

 

9. A shifting piece of art to be built next to Väre

Artist Gloria Lauterbach’s piece “Kreuzstrasse” has won the Väre Wall Art competition, which sought for ideas for a piece of art on the 70-meter wall standing beside the new buildings, Väre and the Business school. The contest was open for every student of Aalto University and garnered a total of 26 contestants.

The winning design won the jury with its strength. Lauterbach is a postgrad student at the School of Arts and Design.

“The copper roof, green with patina of the ages and the birch growing from within depict slow change”, Lauterbach opens her plan. There is a wish for a participatory part in the piece, which the artist will design later together with the Aalto University Student Union.

The jury also decided to award the second-place piece and give an honorary mention. The second place was “Piiri” by information technology student Emil Fihlman and Arts postgrad Mollu Heino. The honorary mention was awarded to “Aalto Shape Shifters” by Arts student Anna Björklund.

Read more: http://www.aalto.fi/en/current/news/2018-05-31-002/

Väre Wall Art contest: http://wall-art.aalto.fi/
More information on art at the Aalto University: http://showcase.aalto.fi

 

10. Two new members needed for Kino Sheryl Oy’s Board

Kino Sheryl Oy is a movie theater owned by the Aalto University students at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture. Its aim is to promote high-quality cinema and a diverse film culture.

In the Arthouse-inspired movie theater, we show both award-winning art films and new movies requested by the audience, collaborate with film festivals and provide film education for children.

Kino Sheryl’s Board meets about six times a year and is responsible for the company’s guidelines. As stated in the Limited Liability Companies Act, the Board is also responsible for overseeing the company’s operations and finances.

As a Board member, you get the chance to influence the Helsinki movie theater scene and promote a diverse film culture. We hope that our members are familiar with the screening of films, love movies and have experience in business or organizational activities.

Send your questions and applications to kino.sheryl@gmail.com no later than on the 21st of June 2018. Enter “Hallitus/Board” as the title of your email. Attach a freeform application + CV as a single PDF with the email.

 

EVENTS

 

11. DASH – Design + AI 16.6.

Interested in Design and AI – and how these two work together? Wanna meet with other design-minded people eager to discuss the topic?

Come to the DASH – Design + AI event on June 16th to brunch with us and hear more about the future possibilities of design from our inspirational speakers.

More info in Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/173712296679454/
Tickets here: https://holvi.com/shop/aaltoes16/product/6cd79ebbee3845c377438f0ff2eec0eb/

 

12. Afterwork at Smökki on the 3rd of July

The residents of Otaniemi have transitioned to a summer mode, each in their own way. Some withdrawal symptoms of the spring’s event mania can be observed. Hard-working or hardly working friends are nowhere to be found. What do?

The answer is obvious: let’s go to the wellbeing committee’s SmökkiAfterwork on the 3rd of July!

Gather all your friends regardless of their summer plans and come enjoy the sunny weather, a few drinks and great company on this Tuesday evening.

Pub Smökki has it all: world cup football, authentic PubQuiz and a lot more! Refreshments and snacks are available for a small cash fee.

What: Afterwork for the whole Otaniemi
When: On Tuesday, the 3rd of July, 17:00 onwards
Where: Smökki, Jämeräntaival 4
Why: Because it’s summer and time for an afterwork in good company!

FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/172285916784689/

P.S. A volleyball tournament is also held alongside the afterwork by the AAVA’s sports committee. For more information, check out the newsletter’s item 11 and this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/394287647757015/

 

SPORTS AND CAMPING

 

13. Smökki Cup 2018

The sun shines and the sand flies when the people in Otaniemi polish up on their beach volleyball skills. But who are the best players of them all?

The Sports Committee wants to find out once again this summer which is the toughest beach volleyball team in Otaniemi. The Sports Committee will organize the Smökki Cup on the 3rd of July on Smökki’s field, where beach pros compete with each other in a beach volleyball tournament.

The games are played around 18:00–21:00. So gather yourself a team and see who strikes the hardest!

The tournament is played among four-person teams, and participation in the tournament costs 8 € (2 €/player). In addition to a place in the tournament, teams will also receive four meal tickets that can be used to buy food at the official after-game party, the SmökkiAfterwork.

Teams participating in the tournament can bathe at Ossinsauna, which is just a short walk away from Smökki.

Tournament signup form: http://lomake.ayy.fi/aava/smokki-cup-2018-signup/
FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/394287647757015/

There is room only for eight teams, so be quick!

WHAT: Beach volleyball tournament
WHERE: Smökki’s field
WHEN: 3rd of July at 18:00
AFTERPARTY: SmökkiAfterwork

 

14. Aalto 10K/5K are coming in September, sign up now!

The traditional Aalto 10K and Aalto 5K sports day will be held on Sunday, the 16th of September 2018! You can run, jog, walk, or Nordic walk the distance of your choice.

The event is free of charge for Aalto people.

Aalto 10K/5k is part of the Espoon Rantamaraton marathon event. The marathon and half-marathon will be run on Saturday, the 15th of September 2018.

WHEN: Sun, 16th of September 2018 between 11:00 and 15:00
WHERE: Otahalli and its surroundings in Otaniemi, Espoo act as the center for the event. All distances start from Otaniemenranta in Otaniemi, on the shore of Laajalahti.

Registration: https://www.rantamaraton.fi/aaltokymppi/ The registration ends on Sunday, the 9th of September 2018, at 23:59.

We are also looking for volunteers for the Aalto 10K/5K event. Volunteers may also participate on the marathons held on Saturday, the 15th of September for free.

More information on the event at Into: https://into.aalto.fi/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=4857131

 

OTHERS

 

15. Join Aalto Squad – apply by 8.8.

Aalto Squad combines all the student ambassador activities in bachelor’s and master’s level in Finnish, Swedish and English. As a Squad member, you’ll get to promote Aalto with fellow students, staff members and prospective students.

We are looking for student ambassadors willing to help us with student recruitment and marketing, to share stories about their life and studies at Aalto on web and social media, and to promote Aalto and its programmes at various student recruitment events and school visits.

We will recruit about 20 students to work with us starting from September 2018. The Squad members are selected for one academic year.

As a member, you’ll receive a monthly compensation (€150), Aalto merchandise e.g. a sweater, and an iPad. Your travel costs are covered while presenting Aalto.

Apply by 8th of August 2018 via Webropol at http://tinyurl.com/aaltosquad2018 Applications will already be processed during the application period. In August, we will organize a group interview for selected candidates.

How does this sound? Contact us at admissions@aalto.fi if you have any questions!

 

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This is the Aalto University Student Union weekly newsletter 24/2018. You can find news concerning AYY, its associations and sections in this newsletter, in addition to other useful information.

If you want your own piece to be a part of the weekly newsletter, send it in its finalized form to tiedotteet@ayy.fi by Thursday 10:00 if you want it out the following week. The recommended length of the text is 500 characters and the maximum length is 1 000 characters.

The association information can be found in the association newsletter. Read it at: /en/associations/association-newsletter

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4.6.2018

Weekly Newsletter 23/2018

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There are still important news in the second-to-last newsletter of the spring (or rather the summer), regarding the Student Center and study credits for active students, among other things. Read on to find out what’s going on. Have a nice and summery week!

 

Week 23

6.6. Juurilla – Female Choir KYN & Juurakko (VocalEspoo Festival) /en/blog/events/juurilla-naiskuoro-kyn-juurakko-vocalespoo-festivaali/
7.6. Spring bicycle maintenance /blog/events/fillarin-kesahuolto/

 

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

  1. Plan the Student Center with us!
  2. Searching for campus inspiration in Korea
  3. Study credits for active students
  4. AYY is now GDPR compliant
  5. Weekly newsletter on holiday starting from June 11th

EVENTS

  1. BEST Helsinki: Developing decentralized networks 11.6.
  2. HAIC talks: The Advertisement Exchange with Moti Yung 19.6.
  3. Secure Systems Demo Day 2018 20.6.

SPORTS AND CAMPING

  1. UniSport helps towards a more active lifestyle. Answer the survey!

OTHERS

  1. Apply to be a young ambassador for the City of Espoo for the European city conference

 

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

1. Plan the Student Center with us!

The opiskelijakeskus.fi web pages are now open! Check them out, browse the ideas and add your own.

The Student center is a joint venture by AYY, KY and Teknologföreningen. The plan is to build a building for all students to the Otaniemi campus, next to the metro station entrance and the Harald Herlin learning center.

A Student Center seminar was held in April 2018 to brainstorm what kinds of facilities, functions and services the center could have.

The ideas gathered onto the opiskelijakeskus.fi website are results of the seminar. Anyone can browse the ideas, like them and add their own ideas. The most popular ideas are looked at on Friday 15th of June, with continuation planning in mind.

So, visit the webpages and add your own top ideas. What would you want the Student center to have?

The people in charge of the Student Center in AYY’s board are Emma Savela (real estate) and Noora Tanska (community). Both are reached from their emails at firstname.surname@ayy.fi.

http://opiskelijakeskus.fi/

 

2. Searching for campus inspiration in Korea

The Aalto university Student Union board visited three Korean universities to search for inspiration for the campus development upcoming in Otaniemi and the Student center project.

Read the AYY blog on what kinds of ideas the Korea trip sparked up and what we could learn from Korean campus design here in Otaniemi: /blogi/2018/05/29/campus-inspiration-from-korea/?lang=en

 

3. Study credits for active students

Hello, active students!

Have you worked actively in the Aalto University Student Union (in a section, for example), in an association operating within AYY (as a board member or officer), or in the University as a student representative in administration in 2017? You can get study credits for it.

The course (3 credits) includes writing a reflection report regarding what you have learned in the task and participation in a peer learning seminar.

Click the link for more details: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/view.php?id=19730

 

4. AYY is now GDPR compliant

The EU general data protection regulation came into effect on Friday 25th of May 2018. AYY has prepared for the regulation in many ways to keep the data of our members safe.

The privacy statements on AYY’s registers with contact personnel can be found at https://rekisterit.ayy.fi/

AYY has trained its staff and the associations in its sphere of influence on the GDPR. You can check out the information, aimed towards associations, with examples, here: https://inside.ayy.fi/display/TIET/Tietosuoja

Notice that if you do not wish to receive the AYY weekly newsletter, you can remove your subscription by following the info behind the link: https://list.ayy.fi/mailman/listinfo/ayy-info-fi

 

5. Weekly newsletter on holiday starting from June 11th

The last weekly newsletter of the spring goes out on Monday 11th of June, meaning on week 24.

If you want your piece in it before the summer vacation starts, send it to tiedotteet@ayy.fi no later than by Thursday 7th of June at 10:00. Remember that the recommended length is 500 characters, with a maximum of 1000 characters (including spaces).

The weekly newsletter returns on the 20th of August, week 34. The deadline for the material for the first newsletter of the fall is exceptionally on Monday, 13th of August at 10:00. Dot down the dates if you know you have stuff to put in during August!

 

EVENTS

 

6. BEST Helsinki: Developing decentralized networks 11.6.

After successfully hosting “Blockchain Afternoon with Konsensus Ry”, we at BEST Helsinki are hosting another meetup, along with awesome people from Konsensus RY, Best Helsinki, Blockchain Forum, Helsinki Ethereum Meetup group.

Join us to find out more about international projects building with blockchain technology and mingle with practitioners. We will discuss the news, trends and challenges of the latest developments with early industry leaders.

WHAT: Developing decentralized networks
WHERE: Microsoft Flux http://www.microsoftflux.com/ (Korkeavuorenkatu 35, Helsinki)
WHEN: 17:00 – 20:00, Monday, June 11th, 2018
HOW MUCH: Free

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/developing-decentralized-networks-tickets-46498578500
More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/216185592522485/

 

7. HAIC talks: The Advertisement Exchange with Moti Yung 19.6.

HAIC Talks is a series of public lectures on contemporary topics in information security. The talks are open to everyone and free of change. No background knowledge in information security is required.

After the lecture, light refreshments will be provided and there will be a chance to network with other attendees.

WHAT: HAIC Talks: The Advertisement Exchange: How to Develop Agile Cryptographic Support for an Evolving Ecosystem? https://haic.aalto.fi/talks/#HAIC-Talk-Moti-Yung
KEYWORDS: Information security, privacy, cryptography, ADX
WHERE: Dipoli, Otakaari 24, Espoo
WHEN: June 19, 2018 between 18:00 and 19:30
HOW MUCH: Free, but please register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/haic-talk-the-advertisement-exchange-moti-yung-tickets-44665796600

HAIC Talks are organized by Helsinki-Aalto Center for Information Security and made possible through the generous support of the Aalto University School of Science.

 

8. Secure Systems Demo Day 2018 20.6.

Every summer, Secure Systems Group organizes a “Demo Day” to showcase work done during the previous 12-month period.

The event is intended to bring local academia and industry together and give them an overview of information security research going on in Finland’s capital area. The event is an excellent opportunity for students and researchers to network and search for open positions within the local infosec industry and academia.

The event will open with HAIC Talk “Science of Security – Theory vs. Measuring the Observable World” given by Prof. Paul van Oorschot (Carleton Univeristy, Canada): https://haic.aalto.fi/talks/#20180620

After the HAIC Talk there will be other presentations and demonstrations of the research group’s recent results.

WHAT: Secure Systems Demo Day 2018 https://ssg.aalto.fi/events/demo-day-2018/
KEYWORDS: Information security, cybersecurity, cryptography, job opportunities, free coffee
WHERE: CS building, T1 and library, Konemiehentie 2, Espoo
WHEN: June 20, between 12:00 and 18:00.
HOW MUCH: Free, but please register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRrY80jRdiAcKnJsAZypRxICM_-GDvHcvTAW-xt2ATQ21Dsw/viewform

 

SPORTS AND CAMPING

 

9. UniSport helps towards a more active lifestyle. Answer the survey!

Unisport is developing a course called Towards an Active lifestyle, the aim of which is to spark interest in participants to start a more physically active lifestyle and keep it up.

Need help on your path to a more active life? UniSport hopes to hear from its target group to gain intel and valuable opinions on the course content. The survey, lasting only two minutes of your time, can be filled here: https://goo.gl/forms/yzLzijBrvwlvoSn12

Thanks for your help and have a wonderful summer!

 

OTHERS

 

10. Apply to be a young ambassador for the City of Espoo for the European city conference

The city of Espoo is searching for a young ambassador between the ages of 18 and 30 to represent Espoo in the annual conference hosted by city network Eurocities, held in Edinburgh in November 2018.

Eurocities is a cooperation network between European cities, with 140 big cities in its members’ roster. The conference is taking place between the 28th and the 30th of November 2018. Young ambassadors, administrative personnel and other representatives from European cities and EU institutions are participating.

The young ambassador engages actively in the conference program, shares their observations with other participants and Espoo residents, and gets to network with young Europeans interested in advocacy.

More information and applications: https://www.espoo.fi/en-US/City_of_Espoo/Information_about_Espoo/International_Espoo/Call_for_Espoo_Young_Ambassador(142396)

The form is filled out in English. The call for applications closes on the 14th of June 2018.
More information from Senior Planning Officer of International Affairs Annika Forstén: annika.forsten@espoo.fi or +358 46 877 3552

 

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This is the Aalto University Student Union weekly newsletter 23/2018. You can find news concerning AYY, its associations and sections in this newsletter, in addition to other useful information.

If you want your own piece to be a part of the weekly newsletter, send it in its finalized form to tiedotteet@ayy.fi by Thursday 10:00 if you want it out the following week. The recommended length of the text is 500 characters and the maximum length is 1 000 characters.

The association information can be found in the association newsletter. Read it at: /en/associations/association-newsletter

Do you 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

28.5.2018

Weekly Newsletter 22/2018

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The sun is shining, June is almost here – now is the perfect time to mark down the choir concerts and Village LAN Parties in your calendar. Have a warm, relaxing week!

 

Week 22

30.5. Ristin kilta: Tea Night /blog/events/ristin-kilta-teeilta-2/
3.6. Female Choir KYN in the Opening Concert of the VocalEspoo Festival /en/blog/events/naiskuoro-kyn-vocalespoo-festivaalin-avajaiskonsertissa/

Viikko 23

6.6. Juurilla – Female Choir KYN & Juurakko (VocalEspoo Festival) /en/blog/events/juurilla-naiskuoro-kyn-juurakko-vocalespoo-festivaali/
7.6. Spring bicycle maintenance /blog/events/fillarin-kesahuolto/

 

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

  1. The Student Union rewarded active Aalto people
  2. AYY’s Statement on UniSport’s new website
  3. The Central Office has a new housing secretary
  4. AYY’s facilities open for reservation for the autumn of 2018
  5. All AYY’s services now in Otaniemi
  6. Share your ideas on AYY’s advocacy policies

RESTAURANT NEWS

  1. Exceptional opening hours of campus restaurants during the summer 2018

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

  1. Female Choir KYN at the VocalEspoo Festival in June

EVENTS

  1. World Student Capital kutsuu keskustelemaan tulevaisuuden Uusimaasta 31.5.
  2. The Latest Developments in AI With Greg Corrado 31.5.
  3. Village LAN Party 29.6. -1.7.

OTHERS

  1. Aalto Drawing – help us crowdsource the curriculum
  2. This Summer, Don’t Just Travel. Develop The World!

 

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

1. The Student Union rewarded active Aalto people

The Aalto University Student Union celebrated its eighth Annual Ball on Saturday, the 19th of May 2018. To honor the occasion, the Student Union rewarded active people in the Aalto community with a variety of awards.

Read more about all the recipients of the awards and the reasoning behind them: /en/blog/2018/05/28/the-student-union-rewarded-active-aalto-people/

 

2. AYY’s Statement on UniSport’s new website

The Aalto University Student Union, the Student Union of the University of Helsinki and Svenska Handelshögskolans Studentkår have issued a statement concerning UniSport’s new website.

Currently, the new website completely lacks Swedish content. The University of Helsinki, Aalto University and Hanken School of Economics have a total of 5000 Swedish-speaking students, and the statement demands UniSport to create a working Swedish version of its new website.

Read the statement here: /en/blog/2018/05/21/statement-on-unisports-new-website/

 

3. The Central Office has a new housing secretary

Housing secretary Peppi Reinikka started in her job in the Aalto University Student Union’s Central Office in Otaniemi in May.

Read more about Peppi and what the housing secretary’s job entails: /en/blog/2018/05/22/presenting-the-new-ayy-housing-secretary/

 

4. AYY’s facilities open for reservation for the autumn of 2018

Are you planning a party, get-together or some other event? AYY’s party facilities and other single-rental facilities can now be booked for the period 13th August 2018–6th January 2019.

The advance booking for associations has ended, so all AYY’s members can now book facilities for the next 6 months. You can book a facility using your Aalto ID at https://tila.ayy.fi/

More information on AYY’s facilities and booking instructions can be found here: /en/students/services/rental-of-facilities/

 

5. All AYY’s services now in Otaniemi

After the move of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture, AYY’s service point in Arabia has now also closed down.

Fron now on, AYY’s services will be focused on the Otaniemi campus. The Otaniemi service office serves all members of the Student Union at Otakaari 11.

Check the opening hours of the Otaniemi office here: /en/contact-information/service-points/otaniemi/

 

6. Share your ideas on AYY’s advocacy policies

In what societal questions should Aalto people be especially active in? How should AYY react to subsistence, equality and sustainable development?

The Aalto University Student Union is updating its policy papers this year. At the same time, the current policy papers will be combined into a single document. The idea is to create a document that ensures that AYY’s advocacy work is transparent and in line with the members’ opinions.

By taking the survey, you can bring new issues and ideas to the policy paper preparation work: https://lomake.ayy.fi/vaikuttaminen/share-your-ideas-on-ayys-advocacy-policies/

 

RESTAURANT NEWS

 

7. Exceptional opening hours of campus restaurants during the summer 2018

There will be changes to the opening hours of student and staff restaurants during the summer. The exceptional opening hours of the restaurants in Arabia, Otaniemi and Töölö have been updated and collected in Into on the Campus Restaurants page.

Due to the move of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture, the Mecca and Kipsari restaurants on the Arabia campus will be closed on the 28th of May 2018. Restaurant Arabianranta will be open normally until the end of June.

Please check the restaurants’ exceptional opening hours etc. always also on the restaurant’s own website.

Into: https://into.aalto.fi/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=7146938

 

CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS

 

8. Female Choir KYN at the VocalEspoo Festival in June

The international VocalEspoo Festival will once again serve a concentrated dose of choral music between the 3rd and 9th of June. Female Choir KYN has the privilege to take part in the organizing of VocalEspoo’s international choral composition competition and to perform twice during the festival. You have the unique opportunity to hear KYN sing two completely different repertoires within four days – and in excellent company!

The best compositions from the composition competition will be performed at the opening concert by the best choirs in Finland: the EMO Ensemble, the Female Choir KYN, the Spira Ensemble, the Tapiola Choir and the YL Male Voice Choir. KYN will perform at the Juurilla (At the Roots) concert, followed by the Juurakko band, which has delighted people at numerous folk music festivals.

Come and see what KYN is capable of and what is happening right now in the world of choral music.

Opening concert on Sunday, the 3rd of June 2018 at 18:00, Espoo Cultural Centre
Tickets: 20/15 € vocalespoo@kyn.fi
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1828429197455399/

Juurilla – KYN & Juurakko on Wednesday, the 6th of June 2018 at 19:00, Espoo Cultural Centre
Tickets: lippu.fi 25/20/15 € + delivery fee from 1 €
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/218631955381039/

Warmly welcome!

 

EVENTS

 

9. World Student Capital invites you to discuss the future of Uusimaa 31.5.

If the county reform happens, what will the county council members get to make decisions on? How will their decisions affect students and young people in general? How can students influence the county?

In the What will students’ Uusimaa be like in 2020? seminar we, together with experts in the field, search answers to the numerous questions we have on the county reform and its impact on students and young people in general.

The seminar is aimed at young people who are participating or interested in politics. Entrance to the event is free, the building and premises are accessible and the participants will be offered some light snacks. The seminar is organized by the World Student Capital network. The main language of the seminar is Finnish, but you can also ask questions and discuss in English.

Signing up is advisable, and it is done through a separate sign-up form: http://bit.ly/maakuntatilaisuus

WHAT: What will students’ Uusimaa be like in 2020? Seminar
WHERE: Haaga-Helia, Ratapihantie 13, Helia-auditorio
WHEN: May 31st, from 17 to 19
MORE INFO AT: https://www.facebook.com/events/117093515824553/

 

10. The Latest Developments in AI With Greg Corrado 31.5.

Welcome to a relaxed and tech-led afternoon with Greg Corrado from Google hosted by Silo.AI.

Greg Corrado is a senior researcher in artificial intelligence, computational neuroscience, and machine learning. At Google, he served as one of the founding members of and co-lead of the Google Brain Project for large-scale deep neural networks.

The event takes place in Maria 01, Lapinlahdenkatu 16, 00180 Helsinki, on Thursday the 31th of May.

Program:

16.30 The latest developments in AI by Greg Corrado
16.50 Q&A with the audience
17.20 Networking
18.00 Event ends

Register to join: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-latest-developments-in-ai-with-greg-corrado-tickets-46179777959

 

11. Village LAN Party 29.6. -1.7.

Otaniemi Triforce together with Kampusjaosto and OtaHoas organizes Village LAN Party 2018 on 29.6. -1.7.

The event will take place at Smökki, where we will have about 60 computer seats and a console gaming area. Expect LAN partying, console gaming and tournaments over the course of the weekend.

The event is free and open for everyone. More info and seat reservations at http://lanit.kyla.fi/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1678546525575922/

 

OTHERS

 

12. Aalto Drawing – help us crowdsource the curriculum

Aalto Drawing – help us crowdsource the curriculum

Do you want to learn how to draw? Do you like games?

Aalto Online Learning is launching a pilot course in drawing and visual communication – in the form of a game. The course will be open to students from all Aalto schools, and will be launched in the fall of 2018.

Your opinions and ideas are needed to make the course curriculum suit your needs, so if you have three minutes to spare, take the survey below.

https://goo.gl/forms/i4qYs8g41LX0Ej0j1

Thank you for your time!

 

13. This Summer, Don’t Just Travel. Develop The World!

Are you looking for places to visit this summer? Would you like to discover a new culture while making a social impact?

Join youth across Finland as they volunteer abroad for the UN Sustainable Development Goals!

Some of the projects you can take part in include:

Global Mentors. Help a very vulnerable group in society – children without parental care. Location: Croatia. Duration: 6 weeks.

Naturatica. Promoting the integration of humans with the environment by planting crops and maintaining rain forests. Location: Costa Rica. Duration: 6 weeks.

For more details, visit https://www.aiesec.fi/ or drop an email to aiesec.helsinki@aiesec.net

 

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