Aalto University Student Union
Release, 27 Nov 2014
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The Representative Council of Aalto University Student Union (AYY) appointed the Student Union Board for the year of 2015 at its meeting on Thursday, 27 Nov 2014. The fifth year student of network economics Niko Ferm was appointed as the chairperson of the Board. This year, Ferm has acted in AYY Board being responsible for communications, organisations and facilities. Previously, he has led Aalto Community Section Aava, among other things.

Other nine (9) members of AYY Board are:

• Heikki Koponen, Aalto SCI

  

• Rosa Nylen, Aalto BIZ,
• Anni Rahiala, Aalto ENG
• Jason Santeri Nuotio, Aalto ARTS
• Heikki Pulkkinen, Aalto SCI
• Milja Asikainen, Aalto SCI
• Saana Rossi, Aalto ARTS
• Tuulia Telin, Aalto BIZ
• Joonas Tietäväinen, Aalto ELEC

In 2015, activities will focus on the campus development and the removal of business bachelor students to Otaniemi. ”This group has excellent conditions and know-how to take care of next year’s challenges successfully!” rejoices Ferm.

The Board’s term of office begins in January and lasts for a calendar year. The new Board is organised at its first meeting. Aalto University Student Union AYY is a service and advocacy organisation for approximately 15,000 Aalto University students. AYY acts as the advocate of its members in academic and social affairs, in particular.

Further information:
Chairperson of AYY Board 2015 Niko Ferm, niko.ferm@ayy.fi 050 994 3120
AYY’s Secretary General Janne Koskenniemi, janne.koskenniemi@ayy.fi 050 520 9415

RELEASE
22 Nov 2014
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Student of Architecture Lauri Lehtoruusu has been elected as a member for the Executive Board of the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) for the year of 2015.

Currently, Lehtoruusu acts as the Chairperson of AYY Board. Previously, Lehtoruusu has acted as the chairperson and vice chairperson of the Guild of Architecture, a member of AYY’s Representative Council and as the chief editor of May Day magazine Äpy.

”This in incredible! A big thank you to all who had faith in me” rejoices Lehtoruusu after his election and continues: ”Next year, we will have an astonishing team making a better tomorrow for students – I promise to bring some forward-looking attitude from AYY.”

“Lauri is the James Bond of the student movement and it feels so right that Lauri will promote the interests of students in one of the most influential Finnish organisations next year”, says AYY’s Secretary General Janne Koskenniemi. ”All Blofelds in education policy should watch out!”

Next year, SYL Executive Board will be chaired by Jari Järvenpää (Tamy). Other members of the Executive Board are Janne Hälinen (Student Union of the University of Lapland LYY), Paula Martikainen (Student Union of the University of Eastern Finland ISYY), Jussi Nieminen (Student Union of the University of Turku TYY), Iiris Niinikoski (Student Union of the University of Helsinki HYY) and Silja Silvasti (Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä JYY).

The SYL General Assembly was held at Korpilampi in Espoo on Friday and Saturday 21–22 November. Decisions were also made regarding next years’ strategy. The General Assembly is the highest decision-making body of SYL, with representatives from all 15 university student unions in Finland.

Further information:

Lauri Lehtoruusu, lauri.lehtoruusu@ayy.fi, 050 520 9420
AYY’s Secretary General Janne Koskenniemi, janne.koskenniemi@ayy.fi, 050 520 9415

RELEASE
5 Nov 2014
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The Representative Council of Aalto University Student Union (AYY) appointed the former of the Board and Chairperson of the Representative Council for the year 2015 at its meeting on 5 Nov.

The fifth year student of network economics Niko Ferm was elected as the former of the Board. This year, Ferm has acted in AYY Board being responsible for communications, organisations and facilities. Previously, he has led Aalto Community Section Aava, among other things.

”My feelings after the election are incredible, but my thoughts are quickly moving on to the forming of the Board. I want to form a diverse Board whichs represent all Aalto schools,” Ferm descibres right after his election. ”Next year, our campus will become even richer along with the campus development and new students. AYY Board and the entire organisation must contribute to the creation of a member-oriented and dynamic community, where we can all learn from each other!”

The former of the Board makes a proposal to the Representative Council on the composition of the Student Union Board for the next year. The Representative Council will elect the new Board at the board meeting on Thursday, 27 Nov 2014.

The first year doctoral student of materials science and engineering Iiro Lehtiniemi was elected as the chairperson of the Representative Council. This year, Lehtiniemi has acted as the 2^nd Vice Chair of the Representative Council. Previously, he has acted as AYY’s volunteer, elected official and employee, official in the Guild of Mining and Metallurgy Students and Prosessiteekkarit, as well as in the Board of the subject organisation X.

“It’s great that I can bring my experience to the student union’s use” Lehtiniemi says.

Aalto University Student Union AYY is a service and interest organisation for approximately 15,000 Aalto University students. AYY represents its members’ interests in education and social policy issues, in particular. The Representative Council is AYY’s highest decision-making body, which elects the student union board and decides on the budget, among other things.

Further information:

Niko Ferm, The former of the board 2015, niko.ferm@ayy.fi, 050 994 3120
Iiro Lehtiniemi, Chairperson of the Representative Council 2015, iiro.lehtiniemi@aalto.fi, +358 400 510 224
Administrative Director Johanna Pietiläinen, johanna.pietilainen@ayy.fi