An excellent start of April to everyone! This week, we all have the opportunity to make a difference: the Ministry of Education and Culture is collecting ideas about the future of education through an online think tank. Read item 1 for more information and send your ideas to the Ministry.

Have a fantastic week, everyone!

Week 14

4.4. Teekkarispeksi 2018: Hurma PREMIERE /blog/events/teekkarispeksi-2018-hurma-ensi-ilta/
4.4. Ristin kilta: Game night /blog/events/ristin-kilta-peli-ilta-10/

Week 15

9.4. Teekkarispeksi 2018: Hurma /blog/events/teekkarispeksi-2018-hurma/
9.4. Data protection legislation is changing, is your association prepared? /en/blog/events/data-protection-legislation-is-changing-is-your-association-prepared/
10.4. Teekkarispeksi 2018: Hurma /blog/events/teekkarispeksi-2018-hurma-2/
11.4. Ristin kilta: An evening of prayer and praise /blog/events/ristin-kilta-rukous-ja-ylistysilta-6/

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Online think tank on the future of education, open until the 8^th of April
2. Apply for scholarships from AYY
3. The Nice Roomie Contest
4. Answer the questionnaire on further improving the weekly newsletter

WORKING LIFE

5. Raflateam – have a different kind of night out at a restaurant

EVENTS

6. The Glenmorangie Finishes – Whisky Tasting 6.4.
7. Open discussion on parking on campus 17.4.
8. Aalto Open Air 2018 on the 18th of April
9. Aalto Analytics Kick-Off Event 19.4.
10. Anything but Clothes Sitsit 20.4.

SPORTS AND CAMPING

11. Aalto Skate’s voluntary work info and movie night on the 5^th of April
12. Aalto-Basket is looking for players
13. TRIP’s Tripventure 2018

WELL-BEING

14. The #LuovutusAalto blood donation campaign ends on Friday, the 6^th of April
15. Get your vaccinations for the summer
16. Last creative writing afternoon session “Dreams” at the Otaniemi Chapel on Wednesday, the 11^th of April between 15:00 and 17:00

OTHERS

17. Croquet at a herring breakfast picnic or other events? Croquet Conclave is here to help!
18. Aalto Formula Team is looking for new members, join in!
19. BEST Autumn courses’ application has begun, apply by April 22nd

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Online think tank on the future of education, open until the 8^th of April

The Ministry of Education and Culture invites students to participate in an online think tank for the Vision for Higher Education and Research in 2030.

According to the “Proposal to Finland: Finland 100+”, found in the Higher Education and Research 2030 Vision, published in October 2017, Finland’s strategy for success is to be the most skillful nation in the world. The aim is that at least half of young adults will complete a higher education degree.

The Ministry of Education and Culture has launched the vision’s implementation and the preparation work for its roadmap together with the staff, students and stakeholders of higher education institutions. The online think tank, which is now open, allows everyone to work together and share their ideas on methods and incentives on how to reach the vision’s goals.

Participate in the online think tank by the 8^th of April 2018 by visiting this link: www.fountainpark.fi/visio2030

Come and make an impact on the implementation of the vision!

2. Apply for scholarships from AYY

AYY is distributing exchange, community and study scholarships this spring to support the internationalization of students and community activities and to encourage the successful combination of studies and the student life.

The spring application period for the scholarships is Wednesday, 28^th March 12:00 – Wednesday, 18^th April 23:59.

More information: /en/students/services/scholarships/

3. The Nice Roomie Contest

Roommate done something nice for you? Let us know!

Has your roomie nursed you with zinc and vitamin C when you’ve been struck down by the flu? Helped you move, baked you cookies for your b-day? Organized a movie night at the shared apartment, unclogged the sink, evicted a stray moth from your room? Something else? Let us know!

A nice roommate act can be anything at all, as long as it has brought joy to one’s roommates. If you were the one carrying out the act, you can also inform us of it yourself. Do it here: https://lomake.ayy.fi/kampusjaosto/kiva-kamppisteko-kilpailu/

The rewards for nice roommate acts will be handed out at the Wappurieha declaration on the 30th of April. That means there is still ample time to carry out nice acts for your roommates.

The deadline for contest submissions closes on Wednesday, the 18th of April 2018. All AYY and Hoas Otaniemi apartments are involved in the contest, so whether your flat is a friend, family or shared flat, it is time to do something nice for your roommates!

4. Answer the questionnaire on further improving the weekly newsletter

AYY Communications aims to improve the weekly newsletter to be even more easily approachable and quicker to browse.

For the newsletter to answer the needs and wishes of our members as well as possible, we have opened a questionnaire through which you can leave us feedback or improvement ideas regarding the weekly newsletter to help us in our development work. The questionnaire is anonymous.

Give us your feedback: https://lomake.ayy.fi/viestinta/ayyn-viikkotiedote-ayys-weekly-newsletter-aus-veckobrev/

WORKING LIFE

5. Raflateam – have a different kind of night out at a restaurant

Do you want to make some extra money while studying? Get some kick-ass work experience? Flexible work that can be easily combined with your other interests and tasks? How about the restaurant business?

Now you can join our team even without any previous experience: Raflateam will train you for the job! We are organizing three three-day training sessions in April–May.

Read more about Raflateam: https://bit.ly/2J4mrzS

What makes a restaurant experience memorable? We are offering one lucky person a different kind of night at a restaurant for two, this time as a customer (value 80€). Everyone who has liked and commented on the campaign posts on AYY’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ylioppilaskunta/posts/10157555998331151) by the 30^th of April will be included in the lottery.

The lottery is organized by Raflateam / Opteam Yhtiöt Oy. Facebook is not involved in the lottery.

EVENTS

6. The Glenmorangie Finishes – Whisky Tasting 6.4.

Welcome to the 3rd WhisKY tasting of the year, the Glenmorangie Finishes tasting!

We continue our co-operation with importers and have the pleasure of welcoming Heta Kangasmaa of Moët Hennessy Finland to hold a special tasting for us.

Glenmorangie is known for having multiple finished whiskies in its core range. We’ll explore these, as well as the wines. The whiskies have been finished side by side, with the classic 10-year-old as a reference. Rumor has it that we might even be having some whisky cocktails!

The evening’s menu is as follows:

Glenmorangie 10
Glenmorangie Nectar D’Or + Sauternes
Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban + Ruby Port
Glenmorangie Lasanta + PX Sherry
Bonus cocktails???

WHAT: Glenmorangie x WhisKY
WHERE: KY-building, Pohjoinen rautatiekatu 21B, 3rd floor
WHEN: April 6th 2018 @ 19:00
TICKET: 15€, can be bought via Holvi: https://holvi.com/shop/viskikerhowhisky/product/8f1c2dc9837b8b9224a779dfcc28fe5a/

7. Open discussion on parking on campus 17.4.

All interested Aalto University faculty members, staff and students are welcome to the second open discussion event on the future of car parking at the Otaniemi campus.

The discussion on intelligent parking on the Otaniemi campus is started and moderated by Antti Ahlava, Vice President for campus development and Antti Tuomela, Director of Aalto Campus and Real Estate ACRE. Other speakers include Professor Anssi Joutsiniemi from the Department of Architecture and Kari Talvitie, ACRE Property Development Director.

The language is mainly English.

WHAT: Open discussion on parking on campus
WHEN:  17.04.2018 at 12:00 – 13:30
WHERE: Lumituuli auditorium, Dipoli, Otaniemi

Welcome!

8. Aalto Open Air 2018 on the 18th of April

Aalto Open Air is here on the 18th of April!

The epic outdoor festival fills the Alvari square and gives everyone a chance to enjoy brilliant music and the company of friends. You can also bring your own tent in order to party and sleep on the school yard all night long. It’s gonna be an amazing day, so prepare yourselves!

But wait, there’s more. The best tent setup owners get a heart-and-body-warming prize: a one-time free booking of one of AYY’s fabulous rentable saunas!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/167896853866470/

WHAT: Aalto Open Air
WHERE: Alvari square
WHEN: 18th of April
COST: Nothing!
WHY: It’s time to start Wappu

9. Aalto Analytics Kick-Off Event 19.4.

How is data science driving modern day marketing? Come to Aalto Design Factory on April 19th to find out! Speakers from Smartly.io and AdLaunch will talk about allocating marketing budgets at scale and image recognition.

Space is limited so reserve your spot quickly: https://goo.gl/forms/5iAL6WDKKc4zcdBF2

WHAT: Aalto Analytics Kick-Off Event
WHEN: 19.4.2018 at 17:30 – 19:30
WHERE: Aalto Design Factory, Betonimiehenkuja 5 C, Espoo

10. Anything but Clothes Sitsit 20.4.

What? Anything but clothes?! Don’t worry, you are not supposed to come naked, let’s start with that…

ESN Aalto will kick off Vappu with a sitsit of a different kind. You should still dress up fancy, but with one major difference: except underwear and thermals, you are not supposed to wear anything that was intended as clothing!

Be creative. There are a lot of things you can find in your room, in utility stores and in other locations that may look surprisingly good on you.

WHAT: Anything but Clothes Sitsit
WHEN: 20.4.2018 at 18:00
WHERE: Smökki (Jämeräntaival 4, Otaniemi)

Find out more:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1690308377732868/
/blog/events/esn-aalto-anything-but-clothes-sitsit/

SPORTS AND CAMPING

11. Aalto Skate’s voluntary work info and movie night on the 5^th of April

The Ossinlampi skate ramp turns two years old this spring. To celebrate it, we are organizing a renovation bee after Wappu, between the 4^th and 6^th of May. The agenda includes at least replacing the outer plywood sheets and mounting a basketball hoop!

Come to our skate movie night on Thursday, the 5^th of April at 18:00, and get to know to the people of Aalto Skate and hear more about the bee and our other activities.

The movie night is held at Skipoli’s club room at Jämeräntaival 10 AB (entrance from the outside).

12. Aalto-Basket is looking for players

Aalto-Basket’s men’s 2nd and 3rd team play in the regional 5th division. We are looking for new players, so if you’re interested to find a new team and have played basketball previously, send an email to office@aaltobasket.fi and tell us about your background in basketball. After this, the contact persons for the teams will contact you.

Aalto-Basket also has a women’s team, which you can contact through the same email: office@aaltobasket.fi.

13. TRIP’s Tripventure 2018

The early spring in Finland being as cold as it is, it’s nice to dream of the sun’s warmth, bikini climate, the best company, amazing scenery and laid-back life on a boat. TRIP (Teekkaripurjehtijat, “Teekkari Sailors”) is organizing the legendary Tripventure already for the sixth time this year. This time, we will be heading to the Ionian Sea in Greece.

Time: September 1^st–September 8^th 2018
Place: The Ionian Sea
Port of departure: Lefkas (Lefkada)
Price: 420€, or in the catamaran approx. 800€ + flights
Signup opens: Friday, March 9^th 2018 at 12:00 noon

The Tripventure is for TRIP members. If you’re not a member, you can join now: https://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?page_id=178

Sign up: https://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?p=3084 The positions are filled in registration order.

NB! Registration is binding. You will not be refunded the booking fee if we cannot get someone to fill in for you.

For more information, email markus.relander@iki.fi

WELL-BEING

14. The #LuovutusAalto blood donation campaign ends on Friday, the 6^th of April

The spring 2018 #LuovutusAalto blood donation campaign is nearing its end. The campaign ends on Friday, the 6^th of April, so there’s still time to donate blood by yourself or together and improve your association’s chances of winning!

Read the instructions and come and save lives: /en/blog/2018/02/01/luovutusaalto-is-here-again-blood-donation-campaign-between-february-8th-and-april-6th-2018/

15. Get your vaccinations for the summer

Attention travelers! It’s summer soon, so remember to get your vaccinations in time. It’s best to get in touch with FSHS three months before your journey to make sure the vaccinations can be given in full.

Read more at  http://www.yths.fi/en/traveladvice

16. Last creative writing afternoon session “Dreams” at the Otaniemi Chapel on Wednesday, the 11^th of April between 15:00 and 17:00

Find yourself through creative writing! The creative writing afternoon series reaches its climax, concluding with the theme “Dreams”. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/2E7sx3w

The goal of the afternoons is to:

– Create joy, new perspectives and self-knowledge through creative writing.
– Support Aalto University students and staff in personal growth and development.

The events are gentle and empowering. They consist of writing, discussions and silence.

Participation is free, tea is served starting from 14:30. Every afternoon has room for max. 15 participants. The afternoons are held in Finnish.

A creative and warm welcome!

Organizer: MA, author and trainer Mertzi Bergman.

The creative writing afternoons are made possible by the Tapiola parish, accompanied by the Aalto chaplains.

OTHERS

17. Croquet at a herring breakfast picnic or other events? Croquet Conclave is here to help!

Would you like to play croquet at an event, but it seems like too much trouble or you don’t have enough croquet sets? You can ask the professional members of the Croquet Conclave to arrange a croquet game at your desired event for a small fee.

Croquet is an excellent addition to the program at a herring breakfast, pre-party or other events. The conclave also rents out croquet sets. Contact the Conclave: konklaavi-hallitus@list.ayy.fi

More information: /profiles/krokettikonklaavi/

18. Aalto Formula Team is looking for new members, join in!

Aalto Formula Team ry (AFT) is looking for new members.

The goal is to design and build an electronic Formula Student class racing car and compete in the relevant contests in the 2019 season. The project and competitions are not just about technology, but there is also a business case integrated into the project.

There’s plenty of work available in the areas of technology, business and arts, but also in the production of marketing and media. The electric car industry is a growing business, and you are certain to find work related to it after graduation. The project is a great opportunity to put what you’ve learned into practice. Let’s make this a project for the entire Aalto community!

For more information on Formula Student, check out this link: https://www.formulastudent.de/about/concept/

If you’re interested in the project, join as a member. You can join by filling out this form: https://goo.gl/forms/rqEfaCqDqqs64QR23

The membership fee for 2018 is only 1€.

19. BEST Autumn courses’ application has begun, apply by April 22nd

This autumn, BEST (Board of European Students of Technology) brings to you 11 courses around Europe.

On the courses, you’ll get to attend lectures, given by the university’s teaching staff or by experts from companies, on Technology, Career Related Skills, and Applied Engineering. After the lectures, you’ll also take part in evening programmes, designed 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: Autumn courses’ application has begun
WHEN: March 25th, 2018
WHY: Week long course with BEST people; costs up to 50€ including stay and food
WHERE: https://best.eu.org/courses

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This is the Aalto University Student Union weekly newsletter 14/2018. 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

A great Monday to everybody, and a big thank you to all those who have already responded to the questionnaire on further improving the weekly newsletter. Big changes take their time, but we have already made some minor fixes to the weekly newsletter, based on the first answers. The development work will continue in the coming weeks and months.

The questionnaire is still open (see item 4), so give us your opinions to support our work!

Week 14

4.4. Teekkarispeksi 2018: Hurma PREMIERE /blog/events/teekkarispeksi-2018-hurma-ensi-ilta/
4.4. Ristin kilta: Game night /blog/events/ristin-kilta-peli-ilta-10/

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Introducing AYY’s Year of Arts
2. The Nice Roomie Contest
3. Apply for scholarships from AYY
4. Answer the questionnaire on further improving the weekly newsletter
5. Join the #SwecoInn hackathon and take part in creating a society of the future

YEAR OF ARTS AND CULTURE

6. Free entry to the Ateneum art museum on the 28th of March
7. Mosaic movie night in Kinopoli on the 28th of March at 18:00
8. Film Club Montaasi’s film nights in April

EVENTS

9. Beer ‘n’ Bible at restaurant Fat Lizard on the 28^th of March at 17:30
10. Mosaic’s World Dinner 11.4.

SPORTS AND CAMPING

11. TRIP’s Tripventure 2018

WELL-BEING

12. The #LuovutusAalto blood donation campaign is nearing its end
13. Find yourself through creative writing! Creative writing afternoons at the Otaniemi Chapel in spring 2018

OTHERS

14. Apply for Stupid Hack

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Introducing AYY’s Year of Arts

This year, the Aalto University Student Union is celebrating the Year of Arts.

The aim of the theme year, which starts in spring 2018, is to welcome the ARTS students to Otaniemi in the autumn and to celebrate the creativity of the entire Aalto community.

The events of the Year of Arts are now under way, and from now on, the Year of Arts can also be found in the weekly newsletter under its own subheading.

Find out more about what’s to come: /en/blog/2018/03/26/year-of-arts-celebrates-aalto-creativity/

2. The Nice Roomie Contest

Roommate done something nice for you? Let us know!

Has your roomie nursed you with zinc and vitamin C when you’ve been struck down by the flu? Helped you move, baked you cookies for your b-day? Organized a movie night at the shared apartment, unclogged the sink, evicted a stray moth from your room? Something else? Let us know!

A nice roommate act can be anything at all, as long as it has brought joy to one’s roommates. If you were the one carrying out the act, you can also inform us of it yourself. Do it here: https://lomake.ayy.fi/kampusjaosto/kiva-kamppisteko-kilpailu/

The rewards for nice roommate acts will be handed out at the Wappurieha declaration on the 30th of April. That means there is still ample time to carry out nice acts for your roommates.

The deadline for contest submissions closes on Wednesday, the 18th of April 2018. All AYY and Hoas Otaniemi apartments are involved in the contest, so whether your flat is a friend, family or shared flat, it is time to do something nice for your roommates!

3. Apply for scholarships from AYY

AYY is distributing exchange, community and study scholarships this spring to support the internationalization of students and community activities and to encourage the successful combination of studies and the student life.

The spring application period for the scholarships is Wednesday, 28^th March 12:00 – Wednesday, 18^th April 23:59.

More information: /en/students/services/scholarships/

4. Answer the questionnaire on further improving the weekly newsletter

AYY’s Communications Sector aims to improve the weekly newsletter to be even more easily approachable and quicker to browse.

For the newsletter to answer the needs and wishes of our members as well as possible, we have opened a questionnaire through which you can leave us feedback or improvement ideas regarding the weekly newsletter to help us in our development work. The questionnaire is anonymous.

Answer it here: https://lomake.ayy.fi/viestinta/ayyn-viikkotiedote-ayys-weekly-newsletter-aus-veckobrev/

5. Join the #SwecoInn hackathon and take part in creating a society of the future

What is your vision for the future of constructed environments? Sweco is organizing the #SWECOINN event for students and young talents in constructed environment in May in Lehmonkärki, Asikkala.

Apply for the event and come make your vision of the future a reality. You only need to be open to new ideas and ready to look forward to the future with an open mind. The best ideas of the event will be rewarded and the teams can implement their innovations at Sweco.

There are several well-known mentors to help you at the #SWECOINN hackathon event, such as former United States Ambassador Bruce Oreck, who now holds the position of Executive in Residence at the Aalto University, and award-winning service designer Mikko Koivisto from Hellon.

The event is all inclusive, meaning that Sweco provides the housing, meals and transportation from the nearest transport hubs to and from Lehmonkärki.

We will select 30 applicants to attend event, and they will have 48 hours to innovate design-enhancing tools, methods and technologies together. The event ends with a pitch in the style of the Drangon’s Den TV show, where each group gets the chance to present their innovations directly to Sweco’s Structural Engineering Management.

The event will be held between the 4th and 6th of May, and the applications are now open.

Find out more at https://48inn.com/ and sign up now!

YEAR OF ARTS AND CULTURE

6. Free entry to the Ateneum art museum on the 28th of March

AYY is involved in Ateneum’s Art for Us! free entry day for young people and students on the 28th of March from 10:00 to 20:00.

The exhibits include the Stories of Finnish Art and the internationally acclaimed artist Adel Abidin’s History Wipes, presented by the artist himself at 16:00.

During the day, entry is free to student card holders and people under the age of 25.

There will also be an Ateneum club event from 19:00 to 21:00 on the same night (admission fee applies), with the artist M who debuted with her acclaimed first album last year performing.

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/349980252153583/

Read more: https://ateneum.fi/tapahtumat/taidetta-meille/

7. Mosaic movie night in Kinopoli on the 28th of March at 18:00

Stressed out due to the upcoming exam week? Need a short breather between the studies and stress? Come to Kinopoli to check out a bit different kind of movie, Sand Storm (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4365518/).

Sign up here: http://lomake.ayy.fi/mosaic/movie-night-sign-up/ The first 20 signups get a spot.

There is also a Facebook event. Check out if your friend is already attending: https://www.facebook.com/events/477681152634441/

The movie is subtitled in English.

8. Film Club Montaasi’s film nights in April

Welcome to Film Club Montaasi’s film nights!

We organize a film night every Sunday, usually starting at 17:30, at the Kinopoli theater in Otaniemi or at Montaasi’s club room next to Kinopoli. The nights are open to everyone, regardless of whether you’re a member of the club or not.

In April, we will watch the final part of Masaki Kobayashi’s Human Condition trilogy, Human Condition III: A Soldier’s Prayer (1961), Alex Garland’s much-praised sci-fi film Annihilation (2018), which did not make it into the theaters in Finland, Martin Brest’s 80s action comedy Midnight Run (1988), and William Wyler’s film noir classic The Letter (1940).

We will also hold a traditional film marathon that lasts the entire day on the 15^th of April. The program of the marathon will be published later.

More detailed information about the screenings and the marathon are updated on the website: https://montaasi.ayy.fi/ajankohtaista/

More information about Montaasi:
https://montaasi.ayy.fi/
https://www.facebook.com/montaasi/

EVENTS

9. Beer ‘n’ Bible at restaurant Fat Lizard on the 28^th of March at 17:30

“When I preach, I preach so that even a 7-year-old child can understand it. But when me and Master Melanchthon drink beer in the cellar and talk about theology, even God up in Heaven is astonished by our learning.”- Martin Luther (1483-1546)

Join the discussion, learn new things and get to know to new people! We are hosting an easily accessible Bible circle for students and young adults at the Fat Lizard restaurant on the last Wednesday of each month at 17:30.

Spring 2018 meetings: 28^th March, 25^th April and 30^th May.

The restaurant is located a stone’s throw from the Aalto University metro station, and it is easy to find and serves food and drink. The masterminds behind the Bible circle are lovers of beer and the Bible from Tapiola, Stina and Ilmar Metsalo. The Aalto chaplains and the Tapiola parish are also involved.

More information from Aalto chaplain Marjut Mulari: marjut.mulari@evl.fi / 050 3652 256

10. Mosaic’s World Dinner 11.4.

AYY’s International Section Mosaic brings you the ever so popular World Dinner. This time it is bigger, fancier and done together with ESN.

Joining in on this experience is simple:

1. Sign-up in teams
   2. Cook something delicious
   3. Come to Smökki with your friends
   4. Find your new favourite meal

World Dinner is the perfect opportunity to meet new people, enjoy exotic delicacies and show off your cooking skills. You can participate in the event individually, but it is easier to gather a group of 2-5 people and cook a large meal together (cook at least as much as your group together would eat).

This time the event won’t end with the food. You can stay in Smökki and play some board games or just chill with your friends.

See you in Smökki!

WHAT: World Dinner
WHEN: Wednesday 11th of April, at 18:00
WHERE: Smökki, Jämeräntaival 4, 02150 Espoo
WHY: Enjoy great food from all around the globe

Sign-up: https://lomake.ayy.fi/mosaic/world-dinner/

SPORTS AND CAMPING

11. TRIP’s Tripventure 2018

The early spring in Finland being as cold as it is, it’s nice to dream of the sun’s warmth, bikini climate, the best company, amazing scenery and laid-back life on a boat. TRIP (Teekkaripurjehtijat, “Teekkari Sailors”) is organizing the legendary Tripventure already for the sixth time this year. This time, we will be heading to the Ionian Sea in Greece.

Time: September 1^st–September 8^th 2018
Place: The Ionian Sea
Port of departure: Lefkas (Lefkada)
Price: 420€, or in the catamaran approx. 800€ + flights
Signup opens: Friday, March 9^th 2018 at 12:00 noon

The Tripventure is for TRIP members. If you’re not a member, you can join now: https://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?page_id=178

Sign up: https://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?p=3084 The positions are filled in registration order.

NB! Registration is binding. You will not be refunded the booking fee if we cannot get someone to fill in for you.

For more information, email markus.relander@iki.fi

WELL-BEING

12. The #LuovutusAalto blood donation campaign is nearing its end

The spring 2018 #LuovutusAalto blood donation campaign is nearing its end. You still have time to donate until Friday, the 6^th of April!

If you haven’t donated blood yet for the common good, do it now! You will also increase your association’s chances to win a free sauna night at one of AYY’s sauna facilities.

Read more and participate: /en/blog/2018/02/01/luovutusaalto-is-here-again-blood-donation-campaign-between-february-8th-and-april-6th-2018/

13. Find yourself through creative writing! Creative writing afternoons at the Otaniemi Chapel in spring 2018

The goal of the afternoons is to:

– Create joy, new perspectives and self-knowledge through creative writing.
– Support Aalto University students and staff in personal growth and development.

The themes of the afternoons are:

My Wisdom 28^th March at 15:00-17:30 http://bit.ly/2nMhpz8
Dreams 11^th April at 15:00-17:30 http://bit.ly/2E7sx3w

The events are gentle and empowering. They consist of writing, discussions and silence.

You can participate in one or both of the events according to your schedule and interest. Participation is free, tea is served starting from 14:30. Every afternoon has room for max. 15 participants. The afternoons are held in Finnish.

A creative and warm welcome!

Organizer: MA, author and trainer Mertzi Bergman.
The creative writing afternoons are made possible by the Tapiola parish, accompanied by the Aalto chaplains.

OTHERS

14. Apply for Stupid Hack

STUPID HACK is coming in April! APPLY on March 26th at 12pm.

Hey, how awesome would it be to translate your speech to your dog? An app that’d make you yawn more during work-hours? Or a chat where you can only communicate with emojis?

Stupid Hack by Junction is where you can actually create those without any stress or pressure and with whatever background. We welcome you, your crazy ideas and your love for experimentation to join us in the STUPIDEST hackathon ever held!

The application form opens on Monday 26.3. at noon. We will share the link on our Facebook event. Be alert and make sure to click “interested” on this event so you don’t miss the application form. There are only 100 places available, so be quick!

WHEN & WHERE: April 13th-14th @ Startup Sauna

HOW TO APPLY: Through application form on March 26th at noon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/350220228717312/

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to holla at us at hello@hackjunction.com or on Facebook messages.

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This is the Aalto University Student Union weekly newsletter 13/2018. 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

This is the AYY weekly newsletter 12/2018. You can find news concerning AYY, its associations and sections in this newsletter, in addition to other useful information.

Good Monday, everyone! During this week, we will continue the development work of the AYY newsletter: We opened a questionnaire which can be filled by the readers of the newsletter – you as well, dear reader! – to give us feedback and ideas for improvement. Check out the instructions from item 1 and let us hear what kind of newsletter you’d prefer in the future.

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

Week 12

21.3.Ristin kilta: Vili Sarento – Atonement /blog/events/ristin-kilta-vili-sarento-sovitustyosta/
23.3. Female Choir KYN: Outo kantele record release concert /blog/events/naiskuoro-kyn-outo-kantele-levynjulkistamiskonsertti/

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Questionnaire on further improving the weekly newsletter
2. Free entry to the Ateneum art museum on the 28th of March
3. Train as a Security Officer, AYY pays for the costs

WORKING LIFE

4. Accenture Excursion with AYY, KY & Probba: Experience the Thrill of the New on March 23rd

EVENTS

5. Akystic Night 24.3.
6. Brunch at the Otaniemi Chapel on March 25th from 12 a.m. to 2 p.m.

SPORTS AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

7. Aalto-Basket is looking for players
8. Hydepakki cottage trip between the 23rd and 25th of March
9. Signup for TRIP’s sailing courses is now open
10. TRIP’s Tripventure 2018

CULTURE

11. Mosaic movie night on Kinopoli on the 28th of March at 18:00
12. Teekkarispeksi: Hurma

WELL-BEING

13. Results of the Spring 2018 AllWell? survey
14. The pollen season is coming, prepare yourself in time!
15. Find yourself through creative writing! Creative writing afternoons at the Otaniemi Chapel in spring 2018

OTHERS

16. Apply for the Committee of 100 (Sadankomitea) peace envoy training
17. Join in the activities of the Akateeminen Maanpuolustusyhdistys (Academic national defence association)
18. Apply for the Aalto Information Technology Program now
19. Apply for Stupid Hack
20. New Into released

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Questionnaire on further improving the weekly newsletter

AYY Communications aims to improve the weekly newsletter to be even more easily approachable and quicker to browse.

For the newsletter to answer the needs and wishes of our members as well as possible, we have opened a questionnaire through which you can leave us feedback or improvement ideas regarding the weekly newsletter to help us in our development work. The questionnaire is anonymous.

Answer it here: https://lomake.ayy.fi/viestinta/ayyn-viikkotiedote-ayys-weekly-newsletter-aus-veckobrev/

2. Free entry to the Ateneum art museum on the 28th of March

AYY is involved in the Ateneum youth and student’s Taidetta meille! free entry day on the 28th of March from 10:00 to 20:00.

The exhibits include the Suomen taiteen tarina and the internationally acclaimed artist Adel Abidin’s History Wipes, presented by the artist himself at 16:00.

During the day, entry is free to student card holders and people under the age of 25.

The same night there will be an Ateneum club event from 19:00 to 21:00 (admission fee applies), with he artist M who debuted with their acclaimed first album last year performing.

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/349980252153583/

Read more: https://ateneum.fi/tapahtumat/taidetta-meille/

3. Train as a Security Officer, AYY pays the costs

AYY is organizing a Security Officer course. The training is held from the 6th to the 8th and from the 14th to the 16th of April 2018.

The course is free if you commit to working as a Security Officer in four (4) AYY events by the end of 2019. You can also take part in the Security Officer refresher course on the 14th of April if your Security Officer card is running out of date. The refresher course is free if you commit to working as a Security Officer in one (1) AYY event.

The course has 20 slots and it will be organized in Otaniemi.

The signup opens on the 12th of March at 12:00 noon and closes on the 22nd of March at 23:59 or when the course is full.

More info and signup: https://lomake.ayy.fi/vapaaehtoiset/kouluttaudu-jarjestyksenvalvojaksi/

WORKING LIFE

4. Accenture Excursion with AYY, KY & Probba: Experience the Thrill of the New on March 23rd

How does modern strategy consulting, service design and technology consulting look like in practice? How can companies transform and grow their core business or identify and build new ideas? Come to Accenture’s new office at Aleksanterinkatu to explore it yourself!

Accenture welcomes Aalto students to see and try out what working at Accenture could mean in practice. You will have the opportunity to solve business cases, use digital technology to drive growth and learn service design methods to explore new ideas and services. The event ends with lunch.

This event is organized together with AYY, Probba and KY and is open for students of the Aalto University. The event is held in English.

Please fill out the sign-up form by Monday, March 19th at 23:59.

WHAT: Experience the thrill of the new. Come and learn what modern strategy consulting, service design and technology consulting are in practice, explore and enjoy lunch at the coolest office in town
WHEN: Friday, March 23^rd at 10-13:30 (doors open at 9:30, the program starts at 10 and ends at 12:30, after which the lunch is served)
WHERE: Aleksanterinkatu 46, 00100 Helsinki
PRICE: Completely free!

Sign-up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KI2enU8bxPHo6hgek-AEML9Eq210kHfCGhfATwdMSRw/

EVENTS

5. Akystic Night 24.3.

Akystic Night is almost here!

Relax with a beverage in your hand while live music tingles your musical senses. The evening starts with Akystic’s gig, followed by live karaoke where you’ll be able to sing or play your favourite songs with Akystic.

Come chill and listen to good music, or to dazzle the audience with what you’ve got (whether its skills or guts).

The event is held on Saturday 24.3. at 6 PM at KY.

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/173496363437049/

6. Brunch at the Otaniemi Chapel on March 25th from 12 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Come and enjoy a tasty brunch and some good company at the Otaniemi Chapel!

Price of the brunch is 3 € / student, paid by cash upon arrival. There are seats for 30 people, so be quick to sign up.

If you are interested in cooking the brunch together, please tick the box when signing up. The brunch is free of charge for those who cook it.

The brunch is organised by the Aalto University Chaplains and Tapiola Parish. More info from Aalto University Chaplain Marjut Mulari, marjut.mulari@evl.fi / 050 3652 256

Sign up here: http://bit.ly/2EZcGQU

SPORTS AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

7. Aalto-Basket is looking for players

Aalto-Basket’s men’s 2nd and 3rd team play in the regional 5th division. We are looking for new players, so if you’re interested to find a new team and have played basketball previously, send an email to office@aaltobasket.fi and tell us about your background in basketball. After this, the contact persons for the teams will contact you.

Aalto-Basket also has a women’s team, which you can contact through the same email: office@aaltobasket.fi.

8. Hydepakki cottage trip between the 23rd and 25th of March

A Hydepakki cottage trip is upon us! Between the 23^rd and 25^th of March, we are going to a scout cottage in Vihti. We’ll spend the weekend in nature, play games, and of course, go to sauna.

The cottage we are staying at accommodates only 10 people. We will bring some tents with us so 8 more people will be able to camp there.

Sign up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5D1g-MuV4VYtAN7coMeOrs9rTGkl4gfDVWskWSwpKNQwIMw/viewform

For the trip, you will need a sleeping bag, a mattress (we have some of these to lend), warm clothes, some waterproof clothes as well as hiking shoes.

The fee for the trip is 10 € (food expenses) + the bus ticket (around 12 €). In case you are not yet a member of either Hyde or Teepakki, you need to pay the 5 € membership fee as well. Read more about membership: https://hydepakki.fi/en/contact-information/

More info about the bus schedule and the payment will be sent later. Please note that this event is alcohol-free.

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/716216255249010/

9. Signup for TRIP’s sailing courses is now open

Do you want to learn how to sail? Or have you already been on a boat before, but want to learn the basics of sailing or practice skippering a boat? The signup for TRIP’s (Teekkaripurjehtijat, “Teekkari Sailors”) sailing courses is now open!

Sign up for the elementary level Sailing Crew Course to learn sailing skills and boat handling. The course is intended for beginners to learn the basic sailing crew skills.

At the Inshore Skipper Course, you can concentrate on the more demanding aspects of sailing, such as route planning, navigation, skippering, and safety & emergency procedures. The Inshore Skipper Course provides you with the basic skills to skipper a sailboat, which is why we recommend a minimum of 100 nautical miles of sailing experience and completion of the inshore navigation course, or corresponding skills and knowledge.

For dates, prices and other information about the courses, please visit: https://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?page_id=231

You can sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6aAkwRbDnz_sp3IePYm29gHOutEA2LoqzzHH0fCddf4kuqw/viewform

The courses fill up quickly and positions will be filled in the registration order, so sign up soon!

10. TRIP’s Tripventure 2018

Here in freezing Finland, it’s nice to dream of the sun’s warmth, bikini climate, the best company, amazing scenery and laid-back life on a boat. TRIP (Teekkaripurjehtijat, “Teekkari Sailors”) is organizing the legendary Tripventure already for the sixth time this year. This time, we will be heading to the Ionian Sea in Greece.

Time: September 1^st–September 8^th 2018
Place: The Ionian Sea
Port of departure: Lefkas (Lefkada)
Price: 420€, or in the catamaran approx. 800€ + flights
Signup opens: Friday, March 9^th 2018 at 12:00 noon

The Tripventure is for TRIP members. If you’re not a member, you can join now: https://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?page_id=178

The signup for the Tripventure opens on Friday, March 9^th at 12:00 noon at https://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?p=3084 The positions are filled in registration order.

NB! Registration is binding. You will not be refunded the booking fee if we cannot get someone to fill in for you.

For more information, email markus.relander@iki.fi

CULTURE

11. Mosaic movie night on Kinopoli on the 28th of March at 18:00

Stressed out due to the coming tests? Need a short breather to break the studies and stress? Come to Kinopoli to check out a bit different kind of movie, “Hiekkamyrsky” ((http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4365518/)

Sign in here: http://lomake.ayy.fi/mosaic/movie-night-sign-up/  The first 20 signups get a spot.

There is also a Facebook event. Check out if your friend is already attending: https://www.facebook.com/events/477681152634441/

The movie has subtitles in English.

12. Teekkarispeksi: Hurma

Teekkarispeksi is here once again with a brand-new spectacle “Hurma”!

Speksi is a full-blooded, all-night musical, where actors, dancers, the orchestra and the diverse off-stage team create an entertaining and technically high-quality performance on the stage. The audience can also affect the performance by yelling “omstart”!

More information about the spring speksi: http://teekkarispeksi.fi/
FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/321603785019317/

Performances:

April 4th at 19:00 Helsinki, Alexander Theater
April 9th at 19:00 Helsinki, Alexander Theater
April 10th at 19:00 Helsinki, Alexander Theater
April 13th at 19:00 Turku, Sigyn Hall
April 16th at 19:00 Helsinki, Alexander Theater (alumni performance)
April 17th at 19:00 Helsinki, Alexander Theater
April 20th at 19:00 Kuopio, Kuopio City Theater
April 23rd at 19:00 19 Helsinki, Alexander Theater

You can buy your tickets at http://liput.teekkarispeksi.fi

Tickets 22/24/29 €, student discount -9 €. Support tickets also available.

WELL-BEING

13. Results of the Spring 2018 AllWell? survey

The AllWell? student well-being survey was sent in February 2018 to the first-year master’s and second year bachelor students of Aalto. The percentage of answers was 39, which is significantly higher than last year (29%). The increase in information and openness in the Aalto community can be seen as one of the achievements of the spring.

The results were very similar to the 2017 survey. The number of students running the risk of exhaustion, a fact that caused worry last year, has stayed the same (a bit less than 20%). The results still show that Aalto students aim to thoroughly understand what they learn. The interestingness of teaching and confidence in yourself and excelling are in key roles in learning.

What next?

The results will be sent to the school Vice-deans in charge of studies, and the AllWell? team will present the individual results by school at the Aalto schools. The results will be investigated in collaboration with AYY and student organizations, also on program and major levels where the answer percentage was high enough. The aim is to recognize strengths in programs and development targets, and to find means and ways to improve study well-being.

The courses for students and the web material on study well-being are being further developed during the spring.

Questions and comments can be sent to allwell@aalto.fi

14. The pollen season is coming, prepare yourself in time!

The pollen season is about to begin. Remember to renew your prescription in time before the pollen season starts.

If you have any questions about hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and its treatments, please contact FSHS. www.yths.fi/en

15. Find yourself through creative writing! Creative writing afternoons at the Otaniemi Chapel in spring 2018

The goal of the afternoons is to:

– Create joy, new perspectives and self-knowledge through creative writing.
– Support Aalto University students and staff in personal growth and development.

The themes of the afternoons are:

My Wisdom 28^th March at 15:00-17:30 http://bit.ly/2nMhpz8
Dreams 11^th April at 15:00-17:30 http://bit.ly/2E7sx3w

The events are gentle and empowering. They consist of writing, discussions and silence.

You can participate in one or both of the events according to your schedule and interest. Participation is free, tea is served starting from 14:30. Every afternoon has room for max. 15 participants. The afternoons are held in Finnish.

Organizer: MA, author and trainer Mertzi Bergman.
The creative writing afternoons are made possible by the Tapiola parish, accompanied by Aalto chaplain

A creative and warm welcome!

OTHERS

16. Apply for the Committee of 100 (Sadankomitea) peace envoy training

Are you interested in peace work, civic engagement and pondering international questions?

The peace organization Committee of 100 Finland is organizing a peace envoy training during 2018, the aim of which is to offer information and know-how in peace work and help in understanding the challenges of global safety politics.

Individuals of diverse backgrounds between the ages of 18 and 29 are sought for the training. You can apply by filling up the form at the web pages: http://www.sadankomitea.fi/rauhanpolittiikkaa/hae-mukaan-rauhanlahettilas-koulutukseen-2018

The theme of the peace envoy training is rearmament and disarmament. During the year the training will cover the grounds of sustainable peace, the principles of peace work, challenges of rearmament and the possibilities and forms of disarmament. In addition, the participants are helped to find a way that suits them in enabling and furthering peace in their own lives and surroundings.

The training is in Finnish.

More information from organization coordinator Minna Vähäsalo: minna.vahasalo@sadankomitea.fi or 040 167 9660 (Monday to Wednesday 11:00–17:00)

17. Join in the activities of the Akateeminen Maanpuolustusyhdistys (Academic national defence association)

ARU, the Academic national defence association, is an organization for reservists and individuals interested in national defence. We are members of the Finnish reserve officer’s federation (RUL) and the Opiskelijain reserviupseeripiiri (ORUP).

ARU organizes various kinds of events, mainly reservist activities. The biggest single category is firing range activities due to SRA trainings, courses, range practice and rifle days. Other activities include communal jogging, swimming schools, Finnish defence force field competence tests, movie nights, visitation trips and presentations on current issues.

More info: http://aru.fi/

You can join the discussions by joining the ARU Ry Telegram group at: https://t.me/joinchat/Ap55E0n3pNDfdK6G6qUQyw

18. Apply for the Aalto Information Technology Program now

The future is made this summer.

Are you interested in developing your professional skills in software and service business, data analytics, digital strategies or UX/UI? Join us at Aalto ITP and get to work with the digital challenges that companies face. ITP students gain valuable project experience while working on cases that provide real value for the partner companies. Use your minor studies to master digital industry tools.

Sounds good? Apply now!

WHAT: Information Technology Program (ITP), 24 or 30 ECTS
WHO: All Finnish university students with over 60 ECTS, students from Aalto BIZ exchange universities
WHEN: May 28 – August 31, 2018
WHERE: Töölö campus, Aalto University
HOW: Apply by March 28th at https://itpaalto.net/ Students are selected based on past studies, CV and a short video application

19. Apply for Stupid Hack

STUPID HACK is coming in April! APPLY on March 26th at 12pm.

Hey, how awesome would it be to translate your speech to your dog? An app that’d make you yawn more during work-hours? Or a chat where you can only communicate with emojis?

Stupid Hack by Junction is where you can actually create those without any stress or pressure and with whatever background. We welcome you, your crazy ideas and your love for experimentation to join us in the STUPIDEST hackathon ever held!

The application form opens on Monday 26.3. at noon. We will share the link on our Facebook event. Be alert and make sure to click “interested” on this event so you don’t miss the application form. There are only 100 places available, so be quick!

WHEN & WHERE: April 13th-14th @ Startup Sauna

HOW TO APPLY: Through application form on March 26th at noon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/350220228717312/

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to holla at us at hello@hackjunction.com or through Facebook messages.

20. New Into released

An upgrade of the Aalto student portal, Into (https://into.aalto.fi/), has just been released.

Into was redesigned during last autumn and this spring on the basis of student feedback and the results of the student service design project. The redesign has been a joint effort by Aalto student representatives, IT services and student services.

What has changed on Into?
– Into has a new look and feel.
– Into contents are now arranged according to degree programme, not school (the school websites are being withdrawn from the Into site).
– The contents have been pared down and clarified.
– A mobile version of Into is being released.

The contents of Into will be expanded during the spring and we will be collecting feedback for Into’s future development.

You can still access the old Into during the spring. The archived version of Into is available at https://into-archive.aalto.fi/

You can send your feedback on the Into portal to into@aalto.fi

This is the AYY weekly newsletter 11/2018. You can find news concerning AYY, its associations and sections in this newsletter, in addition to other useful information.

The AYY weekly newsletter is going on a diet this week! The length of the announcements will be reduced in the coming weeks so that you can read through the newsletter even on a busy Monday. If you want your own piece to be a part of the weekly newsletter in the future, check out the material instructions for the weekly newsletter (item 1).

Have a sunny week!

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

Week 11

12.3. ESN Aalto Association Meeting /blog/events/esn-aalto-association-meeting/
14.3. Ristin kilta: Raimo Goyarrola – The Catholic Church and Ecumenism /blog/events/ristin-kilta-raimo-goyarrola-katolinen-kirkko-ja-ekumenia/

Week 12

21.3.Ristin kilta: Vili Sarento – Atonement /blog/events/ristin-kilta-vili-sarento-sovitustyosta/
23.3. Female Choir KYN: Outo kantele record release concert /blog/events/naiskuoro-kyn-outo-kantele-levynjulkistamiskonsertti/

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. New material instructions for the weekly newsletter
2. City bikes are coming to the campus area in May
3. Applications to the AYY Art Year working group are now open
4. Train as a Security Officer, AYY pays the costs
5. Suggest a recipient for the AYY acknowledgement reward
6. Wall Art for Väre – Competition Info at Learning Centre Tori 15.3.

HACKATHONS

7. Creating impact is teamwork. Are you in?
8. Join the #SwecoInn hackathon and take part in creating a society of the future

WORKING LIFE

9. Accenture Excursion with AYY, KY & Probba: Experience the Thrill of the New on March 23rd

EVENTS

10. Architecture freshmen: Retrokiima on March 15th
11. Come and celebrate St Patrick’s Day on the 16^th of March
12. Open Doors at OtaHoas’ Clubrooms 17.3.
13. Brunch at the Otaniemi Chapel on March 25th from 12 a.m. to 2 p.m.

SPORTS

14. Introductory training session of the OtaKoppi women’s team on the 22nd of March

CULTURE

15. Radiodiodi is coming!
16. Chalmersspexet Vera presents: Michelangelo
17. Musiikki tekee hyvää! mini festival at the Otaniemi Chapel for the Common Responsibility Campaign on the 17th and 18th of March

WELL-BEING

18. #LuovutusAalto campaign has reached its halfway point
19. Find yourself through creative writing! Creative writing afternoons at the Otaniemi Chapel in spring 2018

OTHERS

20. ARTS call for tutors is open 9.3.-23.3.
21. Respond to the quality survey on Aalto student and staff restaurants from 12 to 16 March, online until March 18
22. The second application round of the TTE Fund for 2018 is now open
23. Attention, students with families: vacant day care places for autumn 2018
24. Signup for TRIP’s sailing courses is now open
25. TRIP’s Tripventure 2018
26. BEST Summer courses’ application deadline approaching, apply by March 18th

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. New material instructions for the weekly newsletter

Important information about the weekly newsletter!

In order to keep AYY’s weekly newsletter more easily readable in the future, the new recommended length of the texts for the newsletter is 500 characters, and the maximum is 1 000 characters. You can also include a link in the text that readers can open to find out more about the subject.

If your text is too long, the AYY Communications Sector will make it shorter for you – so please make sure that the texts are in line with the new instructions. Good luck with your communication efforts!

2. City bikes are coming to the campus area in May

According to the current plan, city bikes will start operating in Espoo in the first week of May. Several city bike stations are coming to Otaniemi and the neighboring areas.

The Aalto University Student Union has been promoting the city bike project since the beginning. We are delighted that the Espoo Technical Services Committee listened to AYY’s wishes on the locations of the city bike stations!

Check out the link for a map of the planned locations of the city bike stations: https://drive.google.com/open?id=141a-XSgvEcGvznsbDLQK2uoIyqjMCbpV&usp=sharing

3. Applications to the AYY Art Year working group are now open

One of the themes of the Aalto University Student Union for 2018 is artistic operations, and we want to highlight the subject especially at the end of the year.

The goal of the Art Year working group is to organize activities related to the theme throughout the year and to support the artistic operations of other parties operating within AYY. The biggest single project is the “Night of Otaniemi” campus event organized in the autumn in Otaniemi, which is similar to the Night of the Arts event.

Applications to the working group are open until Tuesday, the 20^th of March, until 16:00.

More information about the role and composition of the working group and the application form: https://lomake.ayy.fi/taide/taidevuosityoryhma/

4. Train as a Security Officer, AYY pays the costs

AYY is organizing a Security Officer course. The training is held from the 6th to the 8th and from the 14th to the 16th of April 2018. The course is free if you commit to working as a Security Officer in four (4) AYY events by the end of 2019. You can also take part to the Security Officer refresher course on 14th of April if your Security Officer card is running out of date. The refresher course is free if you commit to working as a Security Officer in one (1) AYY events.

The course will be held in Finnish.

The course has 20 slots and it’s organized at Otaniemi. The signup opens on the 12th of March at 12pm and closes on the 22nd of March at 23:59pm or when the course is full.

More info and signup: https://lomake.ayy.fi/vapaaehtoiset/kouluttaudu-jarjestyksenvalvojaksi/

5. Suggest a recipient for the AYY acknowledgement reward

Do you know a pioneer, unconventional bridge-builder or a cross-disciplinary hard worker in the Aalto community who deserves recognition?

Suggest a recipient for the Aalto University Student Union acknowledgement reward! You can make suggestions until March 18th. After the suggestion period is over, the acknowledgement working group will propose the final recipients of acknowledgements to AYY’s Board. Make suggestions here: https://lomake.ayy.fi/hallinto/bling/

P.S. If you’d rather take part in deciding who get the rewards, apply for the acknowledgement working group (English translation coming up): https://lomake.ayy.fi/hallinto/hakemuslomake-huomionosoitustyoryhmaan/

6. Wall Art for Väre – Competition Info at Learning Centre Tori 15.3.

Do you want to create a piece of art for Väre? We’re looking for “never-seen-before” proposals for a semi-permanent work of art for a wall outside the building.

Väre is the new building for the school of Arts, Design and Architecture at Aalto University. The opening of the building is 5.9.2018. The contest for the new piece of art is open until 15.5.2018.

Learn more by coming to the Competition Info on March 15h at 11:30–13:00 on Learning Centre Tori or by visiting the contest website: https://wall-art.aalto.fi/

HACKATHONS

7. Creating impact is teamwork. Are you in?

Imagine yourself at the shop. Payday is still weeks ahead, but you are tempted to make a purchase that you currently cannot afford. Will you do the math of the influence of the purchase or do you just go with the flow and buy it on credit?

More and more individuals are falling into debt and we want to change that. We challenge teams to join us in creating radical innovations that help people to manage their own personal economy and thus create a positive impact on the world.

We will take the hackathon experience to the next level together with our partners. Selected teams will unlock access to data, get support from the top mentors from across the industries, and hear the keynote speakers who will share insights on innovation, entrepreneurship, human behavior, design and exponential technology.

Get your team together and join us in creating radical innovations that explore data-driven opportunities of the human nature. The top teams are rewarded with prizes. All teams get an unforgettable experience and a learning and networking opportunity.

Read more about the challenge, speakers and mentors on our website: https://campaigns.tieto.com/intrumhack

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 12, 2018
HACKATHON DATE: April 11-12, 2018
PLACE: Tieto Keilalahti Campus, Espoo, Finland

Intrum & Tieto

8. Join the #SwecoInn hackathon and take part in creating a society of the future

What is your vision for the future of constructed environments? Sweco is organizing the #SWECOINN event for students and young talents in constructed environment in May in Lehmonkärki, Asikkala.

Apply for the event and come make your vision of the future a reality. You only need to be open to new ideas and ready to look forward to the future with an open mind. The best ideas of the event will be rewarded and the teams can implement their innovations at Sweco.

There are several well-known mentors to help you at the #SWECOINN hackathon event, such as former United States Ambassador Bruce Oreck, who now holds the position of Executive in Residence at the Aalto University, and award-winning service designer Mikko Koivisto from Hellon.

The event is all inclusive, meaning that Sweco provides the housing, meals and transportation from the nearest transport hubs to and from Lehmonkärki.

We will select 30 applicants to attend event, and they will have 48 hours to innovate design-enhancing tools, methods and technologies together. The event ends with a pitch in the style of the Drangon’s Den TV show, where each group gets the chance to present their innovations directly to Sweco’s Structural Engineering Management.

The event will be held between the 4th and 6th of May, and the applications are now open.

Find out more at https://48inn.com/ and sign up now!

WORKING LIFE

9. Accenture Excursion with AYY, KY & Probba: Experience the Thrill of the New on March 23rd

How does modern strategy consulting, service design and technology consulting look like in practice? How can companies transform and grow their core business or identify and build new ideas? Come to Accenture’s new office at Aleksanterinkatu to explore it yourself!

Accenture welcomes Aalto students to see and try out what working at Accenture could mean in practice. You will have the opportunity to solve business cases, use digital technology to drive growth and learn service design methods to explore new ideas and services. The event ends with lunch.

This event is organized together with AYY, Probba and KY and is open for students of the Aalto University. The event is held in English.

Please fill out the sign-up form by Monday, March 19th at 23:59.

WHAT: Experience the thrill of the new. Come and learn what modern strategy consulting, service design and technology consulting are in practice, explore and enjoy lunch at the coolest office in town
WHEN: Friday, March 23^rd at 10-13:30 (doors open at 9:30, the program starts at 10 and ends at 12:30, after which the lunch is served)
WHERE: Aleksanterinkatu 46, 00100 Helsinki
PRICE: Completely free!

Sign-up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KI2enU8bxPHo6hgek-AEML9Eq210kHfCGhfATwdMSRw/

EVENTS

10. Architecture freshmen: Retrokiima on March 15th

In The Heat of the Night! The Architecture students have gone for a quest to find the best of the past for spring KIIMA. Be at Smökki on the 15th of March for this intense retro marathon all the way from 50’s towards the new millennium!

Mullets and swing dresses, outrageous shoulderpads and your beloved DC shoes from 2nd grade get to come together along to the beats of DJ T. P. Uotila! The guild’s hottest dance group #SWAGSWAGNAMNAM! will also show up to entertain the guests.

The age limit for the event is 18 years.

WHAT: Kiima – The Retro edition
WHERE: Smökki (Jämeräntaival 4, 02150 Espoo)
WHEN: March 15th at 20–02
PRICE: In advance 4€ / At The door 5€ / bailataan.fi 5€ / Overall patch 2€

11. Come and celebrate St Patrick’s Day on the 16^th of March

Mosaic, the International Section of AYY, sends you luck with a four-leaf clover!

Join us to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on the 16^th of March. There will be bingo, karaoke, free beer and more!

WHAT: St Patrick’s Day
WHERE: Upstairs of Otakaari 20
WHEN: 16^th of March at 19:00-01:00
PRICE: Free!!

12. Open Doors at OtaHoas’ Clubrooms 17.3.

OtaHoas (a joint tenant committee for tenants living in Otaniemi Hoas properties) arranges Open Doors Day on Saturday 17.3. The aim of the event is to encourage acquaintanceship in Teekkari village and increase awareness of tenant activities in Hoas.

Tenant committee’s clubrooms and other spaces are open between 17–20.

The event doubles as an “orienteering” where each space is a checkpoint. Those who go through most of the spaces are eligible to participate in a movie ticket draw. The spaces have some snacks and volunteering keyholders to answer your questions.

Open clubrooms: Jämeräntaival 10 CD; 10 H; 10 AB; 11 AB; 11 CD; Servinkuja 5 B; 6 D
Other spaces: JMT 10 D Music playing room; JMT 11 B Mechanics workshop; Servinkuja 6 D Wood workshop

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1611070408982324/

After the event, all Hoas’s saunas in Otaniemi are heated between 20–22.

See Facebook event description for address details.

Welcome along! –OtaHoas (http://otahoas.fi/)

13. Brunch at the Otaniemi Chapel on March 25th from 12 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Come and enjoy a tasty brunch and some good company at the Otaniemi Chapel!

Price of the brunch is 3€/student, paid by cash upon arrival. There are seats for 30 people, so be quick to sign up.

If you are interested in cooking the brunch together, please tick the box when signing up. The brunch is free of charge for those who cook it.

The brunch is organised by the Aalto University Chaplains and Tapiola Parish. More info from Aalto University Chaplain Marjut Mulari, marjut.mulari@evl.fi / 050 365 2256

Sign up here: http://bit.ly/2EZcGQU

SPORTS

14. Introductory training session of the OtaKoppi women’s team on the 22nd of March

OtaKoppi women’s team is searching for new players for the baseball summer of 2018!

We are holding an introductory training session for everyone interested in Finnish baseball (pesäpallo) on Thursday, the 22^nd of March between 20:30 and 22:00 at Otahalli.

The women’s team will play in the regional division in the coming summer. You can refresh your old memories and develop your skills at a fast pace. You can join in even if you don’t have any previous background with baseball. Come to the introductory training session to see if the team is right for you! Take your indoor exercise shoes with you, and also a bat and a glove if you have them.

Get to know to our fantastic team and spend some quality time with baseball!

You can also check out the Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2025711910975368/

WHAT: Introductory training session of the OtaKoppi women’s team
WHEN: 22nd of March between 20:30 and 22:00
WHERE: Otahalli (Otaranta 6)

CULTURE

15. Radiodiodi is coming!

Spring is approaching, the days are getting longer, and the signup for content creators for Radiodiodi 2018 is now open. Gather your friends and get a grandstand view of Wappu by visiting radiodiodi.fi/ilmo

For more information, visit radiodiodi.fi or send an email to toimitus@radiodiodi.fi.

WHAT: Signup for content creators for the dankest Wappu media in the Helsinki capital region*
WHERE: In the wonderful world of the Internet, at radiodiodi.fi/ilmo
WHEN: NOW!
WHY: Wappu isn’t Wappu without its own radio show!

*) Radiodiodi is a Wappu radio station in Otaniemi. This Wappu, the radio will be online from the 16^th of April until May Day Eve. We produce our broadcasts together with our content creators, and the shows air from Otaniemi, Espoo, from a container studio in the Alvari Square

Practically anyone can sign up as content creator – and that’s precisely the best thing about Radiodiodi! Last year, more than 100 persons took part in the production, coming together to create a unique Wappu for our listeners, and that’s why we want the best people with us also this year to make the best Wappu radio in the Helsinki capital region.

What kind of an atmosphere do you want to create this year for the Wappu revelers?

16. Chalmersspexet Vera presents: Michelangelo

Chalmersspexet Vera is here again! Hooray!

The speksi tells the story of master artist Michelangelo. Prepare for a trip to 16th century Florence, where there is no shortage of drama. Come and experience the romance of the Renaissance and the amazing song and dance numbers, and find out who it is that skulks about in the night.

The speksi will be performed at Dipoli in Swedish. After the amazing speksi, we can continue the spectacular night in the neighboring building together with our Swedish guests.

Tickets are available at http://biljetter.chalmersspexet.fi/ – grab yours now!

WHAT: Chalmersspexet Vera: Michelangelo
WHEN: April 7^th at 16:00
WHERE: At Dipoli (Otakaari 24), Nachspex at TF (Otakaari 22)
PRICE: Students 15€ / Basic tickets 25€ + Nachspex 15€

17. Musiikki tekee hyvää! mini festival at the Otaniemi Chapel for the Common Responsibility Campaign on the 17th and 18th of March

The Musiikki tekee hyvää! (“Doing Good with Music!”) mini festival for the Common Responsibility Campaign is a traditional benefit campaign held in Otaniemi. Two concerts are held this year:

Sat March 17th at 18:00: Polytech Choir soloists’ concert
Sun March 18th at 17:00: Polytech Orchestra chamber concert

The concerts are free of charge, and a voluntary collection is held to benefit the Common Responsibility Campaign. The Common Responsibility Campaign 2018 fights against hunger and poverty.

In Finland, the Common Responsibility Campaign supports people living in financially difficult situations together with the social work fund of the Church and the local parishes. The money collected during the Common Responsibility Campaign is used abroad to help people who are most affected by disasters and conflicts. The aid is delivered by the Finn Church Aid.

Come and enjoy the concerts and do good!

WELL-BEING

18. #LuovutusAalto campaign has reached its halfway point

The spring 2018 #LuovutusAalto blood donation campaign has reached its halfway point.

If you haven’t donated blood yet for the common good, do it now! You will also increase your association’s chances to win a free sauna night at one of AYY’s sauna facilities.

Read more and participate: /en/blog/2018/02/01/luovutusaalto-is-here-again-blood-donation-campaign-between-february-8th-and-april-6th-2018/

19. Find yourself through creative writing! Creative writing afternoons at the Otaniemi Chapel in spring 2018

Come and join the creative writing afternoons at the Otaniemi Chapel! The goal of the afternoons is to:

– Create joy, new perspectives and self-knowledge through creative writing.
– Support Aalto University students and staff in personal growth and development.

The themes of the afternoons are (registration link for each afternoon can be found below):

Self-knowledge 14^th March at 15:00-17:30 http://bit.ly/2E8Hl21
My Wisdom 28^th March at 15:00-17:30 http://bit.ly/2nMhpz8
Dreams 11^th April at 15:00-17:30 http://bit.ly/2E7sx3w

The events are gentle and empowering. They consist of writing, discussions and silence.

You can participate in one, two or three events according to your schedule and interest. Participation is free. Coffee and tea are served. Every afternoon has room for max. 15 participants. Sign up by clicking on the afternoons’ themes. Please sign up separately each time.

A creative and warm welcome!

Organizer: MA, author and trainer Mertzi Bergman.

The creative writing afternoons are made possible by the Tapiola parish, accompanied by Aalto chaplain Marjut Mulari.

OTHERS

20. ARTS call for tutors is open 9.3.-23.3.

Student tutors help new students to get to know Aalto and the study culture in Arts and their own programs. By being a tutor, you can get new friends, gain new skills and make Aalto a good place to study for new students!

Sign up to be a tutor or a tutor for international students here: http://bit.ly/2Fkd9NL

More information: tutor coordinator Susanna Koistinen, susanna.koistinen@aalto.fi

21. Respond to the quality survey on Aalto student and staff restaurants from 12 to 16 March, online until March 18

A survey on the quality of the staff and student restaurants will be conducted at all Aalto restaurants on the Arabia, Otaniemi and Töölö campuses from Mon 12 to Fri 16 March 2018 and online until March 18.

The purpose of the survey is to collect information on the views of the restaurant users on the e.g. the variety in menus, opening hours, main reasons for the choice of restaurant and the importance of the environmental impact of the food served at the restaurants. At the end of the questionnaire, there is also room for comments and suggestions for improving our services.

You can choose:
– paper form which is available at the student and staff restaurants
– www.tutkia.fi/aalto

You can answer online also during the weekend (March 17 to 18)

All respondents are entered into a draw to win, e.g. lunch tickets. The survey is organised by the Aalto restaurant committee.

Respond and make a difference!

22. The second application round of the TTE Fund for 2018 is now open

The second application round of the TTE Fund for 2018 is now open! The fund may grant financial aid to all AYY members and associations operating within the Student Union. The TTE Fund supports visible activities that reach for the stars and make people excited.

You can apply for grants from TTE Fund in two ways: through the application rounds arranged approximately three times a year, and through the continuous application period, which is open during the academic terms. During the continuous application period, you can apply for grants with a maximum amount of 2000€, whereas the amount of project grants during the actual application rounds is not limited.

The second application round of 2018 will end on Sunday, 18 March 2018, at 23:59. Instructions for the application and its attachments are available on the website of the fund at http://tter.ayy.fi/. The grant can be applied for with an online form which is available at: https://lomake.ayy.fi/tter/hakulomake/

Deadlines for the application rounds for spring 2018 and other additional information are available on the TTE Fund’s website at http://tter.ayy.fi/.

Also check out the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/tterahasto.

23. Attention, students with families: vacant day care places for autumn 2018

Are you looking for a day care center for your child that offers plenty of time to cuddle and play around, explore and marvel at new things and the chance to meet your child genuinely?

The Day Care Center Petunia in Otaniemi will have free places for children aged 1.5–5 years in August 2018. The applications are now open, and the decisions will be made during the spring.

You can find the application form at https://paivakotipetunia.fi/ You can also come visit us and fill in the application on the spot. The Day Care Center does not include a preschool.

Day Care Center Petunia is a small, home-like, outsourced day care center in Otaniemi, right in the heart of the Teekkari Village and along the West Metro. The fees are the same as in municipal day care centers. The Day Care Center has long-time, motivated and qualified staff and diverse and planned activities every day.

Come and find out more yourself!

Day Care Center Petunia
Servin-Maijantie 8, 02150 Espoo
(Downstairs of the Otaniemi Day Care Center, entrance from the courtyard)

More information: Terhi Martinez-Abarca, Head of the Day Care Center
09 465 456 / 044 0556 852
paivakoti.petunia@saunalahti.fi

24. Signup for TRIP’s sailing courses is now open

Do you want to learn how to sail? Or have you already been on a boat before, but want to learn the basics of sailing or practice skippering a boat? The signup for TRIP’s (Teekkaripurjehtijat, “Teekkari Sailors”) sailing courses is now open!

Sign up for the elementary level Sailing Crew Course to learn sailing skills and boat handling. The course is intended for beginners to learn the basic sailing crew skills.

At the Inshore Skipper Course, you can concentrate on the more demanding aspects of sailing, such as route planning, navigation, skippering, and safety & emergency procedures. The Inshore Skipper Course provides you with the basic skills to skipper a sailboat, which is why we recommend a minimum of 100 nautical miles of sailing experience and completion of the inshore navigation course, or corresponding skills and knowledge.

For dates, prices and other information about the courses, please visit: https://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?page_id=231

You can sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6aAkwRbDnz_sp3IePYm29gHOutEA2LoqzzHH0fCddf4kuqw/viewform

The courses fill up quickly and positions will be filled in the registration order, so sign up soon!

25. TRIP’s Tripventure 2018

Here in freezing Finland, it’s nice to dream of the sun’s warmth, bikini climate, the best company, amazing scenery and laid-back life on a boat. TRIP (Teekkaripurjehtijat, “Teekkari Sailors”) is organizing the legendary Tripventure already for the sixth time this year. This time, we will be heading to the Ionian Sea in Greece.

Time: September 1^st–September 8^th 2018
Place: The Ionian Sea
Port of departure: Lefkas (Lefkada)
Price: 420€, or in the catamaran approx. 800€ + flights
Signup opens: Friday, March 9^th 2018 at 12:00 noon

The Tripventure is for TRIP members. If you’re not a member, you can join now: https://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?page_id=178

The signup for the Tripventure opens on Friday, March 9^th at 12:00 noon at https://trip.ayy.fi/wordpress/?p=3084 The positions are filled in registration order.

NB! Registration is binding. You will not be refunded the booking fee if we cannot get someone to fill in for you.

For more information, email markus.relander@iki.fi

26. BEST Summer courses’ application deadline approaching, apply by March 18th

This summer, BEST (Board of European Students of Technology) brings to you courses around Europe.

In these courses, you’ll get to attend lectures, given by the university’s teaching staff or by experts from companies, on Technology, Career Related Skills, and Applied Engineering. After the lectures, you’ll also take part in evening programs designed to give you a taste of the LBG (Local BEST Group) that hosts you and the local culture.

The courses are about a week long. They cost up to 50€, including stay and food.

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

WHAT: Summer courses’ application deadline approaching
WHEN: March 18th, 2018
WHERE: https://best.eu.org/courses

This is the AYY weekly newsletter 10/2018. You can find news concerning AYY, its associations and sections in this newsletter, in addition to other useful information.

This week’s newsletter is guaranteed to have something for everyone. Grab your calendars and mark down the summer job searches, the best events in March, culture nights, contests and summer courses. Have an active week – let’s enjoy the winter while it still lasts!

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

Week 10

7.3. Ristin kilta: Heidi Zitting – Ecumenism /blog/events/ristin-kilta-heidi-zitting-ekumeniasta/
8.3. Women of Aalto & Teekkaritytöt Kick Off /blog/events/women-of-aalto-teekkaritytot-kick-off/

Week 11

11.3. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Tournament – Murskaveljekset V /blog/events/murskaveljekset-v/
14.3. Ristin kilta: Raimo Goyarrola – The Catholic Church and Ecumenism /blog/events/ristin-kilta-raimo-goyarrola-katolinen-kirkko-ja-ekumenia/

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. The Housing Regulations have been updated
2. University strike on the 7th of March
3. Suggest a recipient for the AYY acknowledgement reward
4. New faces at AYY’s Office
5. Foundation for Aalto University Science and Technology: Collaboration between Industrial Companies and Aalto University
6. Creating impact is a teamwork. Are you in?

WORKING LIFE

7. A summer job that sounds good – Avain Meet & Mingle event at the Avain Sauna on the 8th of March at 17:00
8. Accenture Excursion with AYY, KY & Probba: Experience the Thrill of the New 23.3.
9. AYY is looking for interns

EVENTS

10. Campus Sauna on the 5th of March
11. Study Abroad with InnoEnergy!
12. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Tournament – Murskaveljekset V 11.3.
13. Innovative Marine Technology for Challenging Seas Exhibition Opening and FITech Matchmaking Event 14.3.
14. BEST Cantus 14.3.
15. Come and celebrate St Patrick’s Day on the 16^th of March!
16. The Song Leader Committee presents: Around the World -sitsit 27.3.

SPORTS

17. The Teekkari Riders’ summer classes and camps are coming!

CULTURE

18. Teekkarispeksi 2018: Hurma
19. Musiikki tekee hyvää! mini festival at the Otaniemi Chapel for the Common Responsibility Campaign on the 17^th and 18^th of March
20. Outo kantele record release concert on the 23^rd of March

WELL-BEING

21. FSHS physiotherapy courses

OTHERS

22. The second application round of the TTE Fund for 2018 is now open
23. Apply to AYY’s Outdoors Game Committee
24. Crossroads case competition on March 27th
25. BEST Summer courses’ application deadline approaching, apply by March 18th
26. New Into portal to be released on Monday, 12 March

AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. The Housing Regulations have been updated

The Representative Council decided on changes to the Housing Regulations at its meeting on Thursday, the 22nd of February 2018.

The changes relate particularly to the conditions about the period of validity of the housing applications, reacting to housing offers, and the secondary leasing of apartments.

The new Housing Regulations entered into force on the 1st of March 2018, so now is a good time check how the changes may affect your housing situation: /en/blog/2018/02/26/new-housing-regulations-enter-into-force-on-the-1st-of-march-2018/

2. University strike on the 7th of March

A strike notice has been given regarding the Aalto University on Wednesday, the 7^th of March.

The strike will be held unless the Association of Finnish Independent Education Employers (AFIEE), which acts as the representative for universities as employers, can reach an agreement on the university sector labor dispute with the representatives for university staff Juko, the Trade Union for the Public and Welfare Sectors JHL and the Federation of Salaried Employees Pardia.

If the strike is held, it will affect teaching, student services and student administration, among other things. It may also affect the library’s opening hours and study facilities.

Please check the channels of each party in question on how the strike will affect their operations. Also check with the parties on how to act if you have agreed about a meeting with a member of the University staff on Wednesday.

The strike does not apply to student restaurants or UniSport, but exceptional opening hours are still possible.

3. Suggest a recipient for the AYY acknowledgement reward

Do you know a pioneer, unconventional bridge-builder or a cross-disciplinary hard worker in the Aalto community who deserves recognition?

Suggest a recipient for the Aalto University Student Union acknowledgement reward! You can make suggestions until March 18th. After the suggestion period is over, the acknowledgement working group will propose the final recipients of acknowledgements to AYY’s Board. Make suggestions here: https://lomake.ayy.fi/hallinto/bling/

P.S. If you’d rather take part in deciding who get the rewards, apply for the acknowledgement working group (English translation coming up): https://lomake.ayy.fi/hallinto/hakemuslomake-huomionosoitustyoryhmaan/

4. New faces at AYY’s Office

A total of four new employees started their work at the Aalto University Student Union in February.

The new faces are Specialist in Academic Affairs Minna Mäkitalo, Student Advocacy Specialist for ARTS students and Executive Manager for TOKYO Tero Uuttana, Organizational Affairs and Communications Specialist Essi Puustinen and Sales Coordinator Rasmus Ruohola.

Read the stories on AYY’s website to learn more about our new employees and how they can help members of the Student Union in their work.

Advocacy Specialists Minna and Tero: /en/blog/2018/02/27/ayys-new-advocacy-specialists-introduce-themselves/

Organizational Affairs and Communications Specialist Essi and Sales Coordinator Rasmus: /en/blog/2018/02/28/ayys-fresh-staff-members-introduce-themselves-organizational-affairs-and-communications-specialist-and-sales-coordinator/

5. Foundation for Aalto University Science and Technology: Collaboration between Industrial Companies and Aalto University

The Foundation for Aalto University Science and Technology awards MSc and PhD thesis grants and supports the research and teaching of technical disciplines at Aalto University. For companies, the Foundation offers an easy and low-cost way of research collaboration. Companies donating to the Foundation can target specific fields of science.

http://elec.aalto.fi/en/about/foundation_technology/

6. Creating impact is a teamwork. Are you in?

Imagine yourself at the shop. Payday is still weeks ahead, but you are tempted to make a purchase that you currently cannot afford. Will you do the math of the influence of the purchase or do you just go with the flow and buy it on credit?

More and more individuals are falling into debt and we want to change that. We challenge teams to join us in creating radical innovations that help people to manage their own personal economy and create a positive impact in the world.

Together with our partners we will take the hackathon experience to the next level. Selected teams will unlock access to data, get support of the top mentors from across the industries and hear the keynote speakers that will share insights on innovation, entrepreneurship, human behavior, design and exponential technology.

Get your team together and join us in creating radical innovations that explore data-driven opportunities of the human nature. The top teams are rewarded with prizes. All teams get unforgettable experience, learning and networking opportunity.

Read more about the challenge, speakers and mentors on our website: https://campaigns.tieto.com/intrumhack

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 12, 2018
HACKATHON DATE: April 11-12, 2018
PLACE: Tieto Keilalahti Campus, Espoo, Finland

Intrum & Tieto

WORKING LIFE

7. A summer job that sounds good – Avain Meet & Mingle event at the Avain Sauna on the 8th of March at 17:00

Seize the opportunity and spend an unforgettable summer at Avain Yhtiöt! Welcome to the Avain Meet & Mingle event to hear about the operations of Avain Yhtiöt, summer job opportunities and staff career paths. There will be light snacks and a sauna at the event.

All participants take part in a raffle, and the grand prize is a 100€ gift certificate to Gigantti!

The event is hosted on the 8th of March at 17:00 at Avain Sauna, at Otaranta 8E.
Sign up by the 7^th of March by 15:00 at www.avainasunnot.fi/meetnmingle. Act fast, as the capacity is limited!

We are currently searching for summer workers for e.g. property maintenance, customer service and construction and administration tasks.

You can read more on our summer jobs at: www.avainasunnot.fi/rekrytointi

Avain Yhtiöt is a Finnish corporation specialized in the production of apartments and housing services, construction contracting, housing management and renovations. The corporation owns more than 7 000 apartments, and its goal is to build 1 000 new apartments yearly to Finland’s central growth areas. www.avainasunnot.fi

8. Accenture Excursion with AYY, KY & Probba: Experience the Thrill of the New 23.3.

How does modern strategy consulting, service design and technology consulting look like in practice? How can companies transform and grow their core business or identify and build new ideas? Come to Accenture’s new office at Aleksanterinkatu to explore it yourself!

Accenture welcomes Aalto students to see and try out what working at Accenture could mean in practice. You will have the opportunity to solve business cases, use digital technology to drive growth and learn service design methods to explore new ideas and services. The event ends with lunch.

This event is organized together with AYY, Probba and KY and is open for students of Aalto University. The event is held in English.

Please fill out the sign-up form latest on Monday 19.3. at 23:59.

WHAT: Experience the thrill of the new. Come and learn what modern strategy consulting, service design and technology consulting are in practice, explore and enjoy lunch at the coolest office in town
WHEN: Friday 23.3. at 10 -13:30 (doors open at 9:30, the program starts at 10 and ends at 12:30, after which the lunch is served)
WHERE: Aleksanterinkatu 46, 00100 Helsinki
PRICE: Completely free!

Sign-up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KI2enU8bxPHo6hgek-AEML9Eq210kHfCGhfATwdMSRw/

9. AYY is looking for interns

AYY is looking for one to three interns for the summer of 2018. The interns’ work tasks can be related, for example, to organizational development, automation, archiving, or the development of student well-being.

The internship is paid and will take place between April and August. If none of the tasks available don’t seem to suit you, you can also suggest a new type of job – we are happy to hear new ideas.

We will fill the positions as soon as we find the suitable candidates. Check out the job descriptions and application instructions from the link below.

/en/blog/2018/02/22/the-aalto-university-student-union-is-looking-for-interns/

EVENTS

10. Campus Sauna on the 5th of March

Väre is coming! The Otaniemi campus is growing and developing!

But what does this mean in practice? Come hear more at the Campus Section’s campus sauna on Monday, the 5th of March at 16:30, at the Rantasauna!

The presentations will be held in English. After presenting the projects, we can enjoy good company, discussions and the warm sauna. So be equipped with a towel! The Campus Section will offer tasty snacks for everyone.

Program:

16.30 Snacks
17.00 Eetu Ristaniemi, Aalto University Campus & Real Estate: “The big picture of campus development and new plans ”
18.00 Sari Dhima, One Campus project: “Väre”
19.00 Sauna and free activities

WHAT: Campus Sauna: Väre & Campus Development
WHERE: Rantasauna, Otaniemi
WHEN: Monday 5th of March at 16:30
TO WHOM: Everyone interested in the Otaniemi campus development
PRICE: Free
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/events/217878338766582/

11. Study Abroad with InnoEnergy!

Are you interested in studying possibilities abroad?
Want to become more international?
Did you hear that there is free food?

Register yourself to an info event about studying abroad organized together by BEST Helsinki, InnoEnergy and Aalto University Learning and Career Services.

The event is held 8th of March 16:00–18:00 at the Harald Herlin Learning Center (Otaniementie 9, Espoo) and it is open to all Aalto students. Please register and tell us you are coming, so we can reserve enough snacks and drinks. The main language of the event is English.

InnoEnergy is aiming at increasing sustainable growth and competitiveness of the energy sector, through its Masters courses, across Europe.

We will also have Börje Helenius from Aalto University School of Engineering giving info on applying to International Master’s Programs.

Aalto University Career Services will also tell us about international traineeship possibilities and the GoingGlobal service!

After the event you are welcome to join an evening hangaround with BEST Helsinki at our renovated clubroom starting at 18.30!

Register here: http://goo.gl/k9ojPa

For more info of the event contact: Ville Alasalmi (+358402715327) ville.alasalmi@best.eu.org

WHAT: The Study Abroad! event
WHEN: 8.3.2018 at 16:00–18:00
WHERE: Harald Herlin Learning Center, Otaniementie 9, Espoo
WHY: Because of all the possibilities!

12. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Tournament – Murskaveljekset V 11.3.

Murskaveljekset is headed to Startup Sauna once again!

On Sunday, the 11th of March, a Super Smash Bros. for Wii U tournament featuring 1v1 and 2v2 events takes place at Startup Sauna. The event starts at 12:00, participants must arrive by 13:00 and the tournament begins at 14:00.

Murskaveljekset mixes together casual fun and competitive spirit. Come make your claim at the title of “Best player in Otaniemi!” Participation is free, and you don’t need to own a controller to participate.

Tournament rules can be found on the Computer Science Guild event page: https://tietokilta.fi/tapahtumat/1232

13. Innovative Marine Technology for Challenging Seas Exhibition Opening and FITech Matchmaking Event 14.3.

The exhibition at Dipoli presents the latest vessels in our country’s sea cluster and identifies future trends.

Numerous advanced shipping concepts have been developed and realised in Finland over the years. Examples of these are collated in the exhibition, particularly of the latest concepts and Aalto University students’ visions for ships in the future. These include passenger ships, icebreakers, cargo ships, research vessels and a tour of a virtual cabin.

The exhibition runs from 14 March to 26 April 2018. The opening is a great opportunity for students to boost their summer, master’s thesis and internship options.

Programme for the opening on March 14^th (Lumituuli Auditorium, Dipoli):

14:00 Opening Seminar
– Event opened by Vice Dean Pentti Kujala, Aalto University
– The marine industry’s need for broad-based expertise, CEO Elina Vähäheikkilä, Finnish Marine Industries
– Presentation of the FITech project, Project Manager Heikki Koponen
– Greetings from the Shipbuilders’ Club, Eetu Kivelä
– Exhibition introduced by Art Coordinator Outi Turpeinen, Aalto University

15:00–17:00
– Refreshments
– See the exhibition
– Networking
– FITech Matchmaking Event, company representatives and students meet at the stands

More info and registration: Aalto CareerWeb and www.fitech.io

Please register for the event by 7 March 2018. We hope to see you there!

14. BEST Cantus 14.3.

Get your kinkiest leather clothes from your secret closet and grow your moustache and head to BEST CANTUS!

Cantus is a traditional Belgian student party where participants have an unlimited amount of beer and fun while watching misbehavers getting punished in the most imaginable ways in the middle of the circle. The idea is a bit like Sitsit, people are seated and there will be a lot of singing during the party. Cantus lasts for around 3 hours and afterparty is held in Rantasauna.

WHAT: BEST Cantus
WHEN: March 14th starting at 8pm, doors will open 7.30pm
WHERE: Cantus in Smökki and afterparty in Rantasauna
PRICE: 15€
TICKET SALES: Kanditalo lobby, March 8th 10am-2pm and March 9th 10am-2pm, cash only
DRESS CODE: Leather and moustache

15. Come and celebrate St Patrick’s Day on the 16^th of March!

The International Section of AYY, Mosaic, is sending luck your way with a four-leaf clover.

Join us for a St.Patrick’s day celebration on the 16th of March. Come for free beer, karaoke, quirky bingo and lots of fun!

WHAT: St.Patrick’s day
WHERE: Otakaari 20 upstairs
WHEN: March 16th, 19:00 – 1:00
PRICE: Free

Check out the Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/320536368469301/

16. The Song Leader Committee presents: Around the World -sitsit 27.3.

Singing familiar songs is always fun, but every once in a while a singer should consider leaving their little bubble and heading towards the great unknown. That is of course Otakaari 20, where the Song Leader Committee has organised a sitsit party to introduce the note-hungry guests to songs around the world.

Tune your tongues to multiple frequencies and come to learn songs collected from all corners of the world. Those with keen ears might even learn the unknown origins of our most common and beloved songs.

Event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/218723675358392/

SPORTS

17. The Teekkari Riders’ summer classes and camps are coming!

The classes and camps held by the Teekkari Riders in the spring and in the summer offer plenty of riding opportunities for equestrians of all skill levels. Come to the summer classes held at the Teekkari Riders’ communal stable at the Southern Espoo Riding School to do all kinds of equestrian-related activities at an affordable price. There are classes for both beginners as well as experienced riders.

1. Summer classes at the Southern Espoo Riding School 4.6.–5.8.
   More information: https://tera.ayy.fi/ilmoittaudu.php?id=410
2. General skill level camp at the Onnenperä Stable 4.–6.5.
   More information: https://tera.ayy.fi/ilmoittaudu.php?id=407
3. Yoga & Riding at ChevaLux 1.–3.6.
   More information: https://tera.ayy.fi/ilmoittaudu.php?id=406
4. Horseback archery basic course 19.5.
   More information: https://tera.ayy.fi/ilmoittaudu.php?id=408

More information about the Teekkari Riders:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/teekkariratsastajat/
Website https://tera.ayy.fi/

Email the Board at tera@list.ayy.fi if you have any questions. Welcome!

CULTURE

18. Teekkarispeksi 2018: Hurma

It is summer 1914 at the Belfort Lyceum in France. Anna is preparing for the end-of-year ball with her classmates. Balls are always an important event, but now the Lyceum must also convince an inspector sent by the state, who is looking for even the slightest excuse to close down the school that is deemed as old-fashioned.

Anna, too, must do her part to make the evening perfect. Her thoughts are far off, however, as she receives a surprising letter from a secret admirer. Soon Anna makes a crucial mistake, one thing leads to another, and the result is truly not what anyone expected.

Speksi is a full-blooded, all-night musical, where actors, dancers, the orchestra and the diverse off-stage team create an entertaining, sincere and technically high-quality performance on the stage.

The thing that sets a speksi apart from normal plays and musicals is the audience and their participation. When a member of the audience yells “omstart”, the actor must improvise the scene again, tell a joke related to the situation or even start singing out of the blue, and then go back to the plot and the script. The orchestra, dancers and technology also participate in the improvisation. Omstarts are not practiced – they are created in the moment. Each show is different.

If you don’t believe it, come and see and try it yourself!

More information about the spring speksi can be found here: http://teekkarispeksi.fi/

Premiere at the Alexander Theater on the 4^th of April 2018 at 19:00. The duration of the performance is approximately 2.5 hours, including intermissions.

Performances:

April 4th at 19:00 Helsinki, Alexander Theater
April 9th at 19:00 Helsinki, Alexander Theater
April 10th at 19:00 Helsinki, Alexander Theater
April 13th at 19:00 Turku, Sigyn Hall http://bit.ly/2EfV2vc
April 16th at 19:00 Helsinki, Alexander Theater (alumni performance)
April 17th at 19:00 Helsinki, Alexander Theater
April 20th at 19:00 Kuopio, Kuopio City Theater http://bit.ly/2E3lAAL
April 23rd at 19:00 19 Helsinki, Alexander Theater

You can buy your tickets at http://liput.teekkarispeksi.fi

Tickets 22/24/29 €, student discount -9 €. Support tickets also available.

19. Musiikki tekee hyvää! mini festival at the Otaniemi Chapel for the Common Responsibility Campaign on the 17^th and 18^th of March

The Musiikki tekee hyvää! (“Doing Good with Music!”) mini festival for the Common Responsibility Campaign is a traditional benefit campaign held in Otaniemi. Two concerts are held this year:

Sat March 17th at 18:00: Polytech Choir soloists’ concert
Sun March 18th at 17:00: Polytech Orchestra chamber concert

The concerts are free of charge, and a voluntary collection is held to benefit the Common Responsibility Campaign.

The Common Responsibility Campaign 2018 fights against hunger and poverty. In Finland, the Common Responsibility Campaign supports people living in financially difficult situations together with the social work fund of the Church and the local parishes. The money collected during the Common Responsibility Campaign is used abroad to help people who are most affected by disasters and conflicts. The aid is delivered by the Finn Church Aid.

Come and enjoy the concerts and do good!

20. Outo kantele record release concert on the 23^rd of March

Outo kantele, the ninth record by KYN, conducted by Kaija Viitasalo, is an homage to the music of Jukka Linkola. The record comprises of two suites composed for KYN by Linkola: Loitsut (Incantations) and Outo kantele.

The music in Loitsut is full of joy, playful expression resembling the life itself, as well as simple beauty. Loitsut is a celebration of people and the nature, everyday wonders, happenings, work and of course love. The suite is colored with a vibraphone played by Panu Savolainen.

Outo kantele has fascinated audiences from France to Taiwan and charmed even a competition jury. In Outo kantele, Linkola has fused the world of folk poetry with a dose of bold cabaret spirit, a vibrant, even a bit theatrical expression, and a pinch of jazzy groove. The suite is starred by accordionist Johanna Juhola and pianist Kirmo Lintinen.

Warmly welcome!

Record release concert on Friday, the 23rd of March 2018 at 19:00 (doors at 18:30), at the Music Hall of the Helsinki Conservatory of Music (Ruoholahdentori 6, 00180 Helsinki).

Duration: 2 hours (including an intermission)
Age limit: none

You can find the event also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/187932398468342/

Tickets from the singers and at the door:

25 € basic ticket
20 € students, unemployed, pensioners, conscripts, groups of 10 people or more
15 € children 7-17 yrs
40 € basic ticket + album
35 € ticket + album for students, unemployed, pensioners, conscripts, groups of 10 people or more
30 €  ticket + album for children 7-17 yrs

From Tiketti with service fees + 1.50 €–2.50 € https://www.tiketti.fi/Outo-kantele-levynjulkistamiskonsertti-Helsingin-lippuja/52797

Children under 7 years free of charge with an adult with a ticket.

Interested in the album but not able to make it to the concert? Order the album via e-mail at levyjulkkari@kyn.fi. When ordered prior to March 23rd, 2018, you’ll get the album at an early bird price of 15 € (norm. 20 €) to any address in Finland without dispatching charges!

WELL-BEING

21. FSHS physiotherapy courses

There is still plenty of room in the FSHS physiotherapy courses held in the spring of 2018.

Check out the courses at http://www.yths.fi/yhteystiedot/toimipisteet/helsinki by clicking the link ”Fysioterapian kurssit, kevät 2018” and sign up for the group!

OTHERS

22. The second application round of the TTE Fund for 2018 is now open

The second application round of the TTE Fund for 2018 is now open! The fund may grant financial aid to all AYY members and associations operating within the Student Union. The TTE Fund supports visible activities that reach for the stars and make people excited.

You can apply for grants from TTE Fund in two ways: through the application rounds arranged approximately three times a year, and through the continuous application period, which is open during the academic terms. During the continuous application period, you can apply for grants with a maximum amount of 2000€, whereas the amount of project grants during the actual application rounds is not limited.

The second application round of 2018 will end on Sunday, 18 March 2018, at 23:59. Instructions for the application and its attachments are available on the website of the fund at http://tter.ayy.fi/. The grant can be applied for with an online form which is available at: https://lomake.ayy.fi/tter/hakulomake/

Deadlines for the application rounds for spring 2018 and other additional information are available on the TTE Fund’s website at http://tter.ayy.fi/. Also check out the Facebook site at www.facebook.com/tterahasto.

23. Apply to AYY’s Outdoors Game Committee

The Outdoors Game Committee is the old Humans Vs Zombies Committee, which is now also organizing the Academic Quidditch World Cup.

There are plenty of different tasks available in both games, and we need people for example for marketing, script writing and refereeing. Or perhaps you have your own idea about an outdoors game that you want to carry out? You have the chance to do that, too!

If you like people, zombies, Quidditch, organizing big events and dank ideas, you should definitely join the Committee! Anyone can apply for the Committee, regardless of their game experience. You can take part in organizing just one or multiple events.

If you’re not yet familiar with HvZ or Quidditch, read the basic information about the games on the website.

The applications start on the 5th of March and end on the 15th of March. Apply now at /stop/en/culture-events/humans-vs-zombies/

24. Crossroads case competition on March 27th

The 3rd annual Crossroads case competition is a one-day competition open to all Aalto students. In total, 15 teams are selected to compete. The competition will be held at Design Factory in Otaniemi, 8.45 am – 5.30 pm.

During the day, teams of 4 students work on providing a solution to the case that the case company introduces in the morning.

Students can apply as a team of four, or individually if they don’t have a team.

Interested teams/students should email a one-page motivational letter to Christa Uusi-Rauva (christa.uusi-rauva@aalto.fi by March 10th, 9 pm. The motivational letter should outline why the team/individual should be selected to participate in the competition.

The best-performing students might be offered the chance to represent the Aalto University School of Business in an international case competition in 2019.

25. BEST Summer courses’ application deadline approaching, apply by March 18th

This summer, BEST (Board of European Students of Technology) brings to you courses around Europe.

In these, you’ll get to attend lectures, given by the university’s teaching staff or by experts from companies, on Technology, Career Related Skills, and Applied Engineering. After the lectures, you’ll also take part in evening programmes, designed for you, to give you a taste of the LBG (Local BEST Group) that hosts you and the local culture.

The courses are about a week long. They cost up to 50€, including stay and food.

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

WHAT: Summer courses’ application deadline approaching
WHEN: March 18th, 2018
WHERE: https://best.eu.org/courses

26. New Into portal to be released on Monday, 12 March

The release date of the new Into has been postponed to Monday, 12 March.

Into (into.aalto.fi), the Aalto official student portal, has been undergoing a redesign process since last autumn based on student feedback and the results of the student service design project.

The biggest changes compared to the old version:

– Into’s visual appearance will all change
– information is organised by programme, not school
– the content has been pared down and clarified
– a mobile version of Into is being released

The expansion of content will continue during the spring. We will collect feedback from students to improve Into further.

The old Into contents will continue to be available alongside the new Into until the end of the spring term.