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2.10.2014

Energy Efficiency Week is here again

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Aalto University, Aalto University Properties Ltd. and Aalto University Student Union (AYY) are challenging everyone in the Aalto Community to join the National Energy Efficiency Week from 6 – 10 October 2014!

The theme of the week is a familiar one: the use of electricity and energy efficiency. A head start to the Energy Efficiency Week will take place on 2 October in connection with the Dipoli Green Office 10 years event, and the opening of the Energy Garage in Otaniemi. Energy Garage is in initiative from the students, linking departments, companies and students together. EG is located at Sähkömiehentie 4G, next to the ADD Café, in the K4 building.

Energy Efficiency Week programme

  • Thu 2 Oct.14 Energy Garage opens in Otaniemi
  • Thu 2 Oct.14  10:30 – 13:00 Wellbeing week at Dipoli – Green Office 10 years, presenting i.a.  the Reduce a Tonne competition and Energy Self-Sufficient Otaniemi 2030
  • Mon 6 October 14 Launch of energy efficiency web pages of Aalto University Properties Ltd. www.openenergy.fi
  • Tue 7 Oct. 14 Aalto University Properties Ltd. training for building delegates and janitors at Energy Garage
  • Thu 9 Oct.14 Data belongs to everyone – WWF and Schneider seminar on the carbon footprint of data centres at Design Factory
  • Fri 10 Oct. Launch of the energy efficiency competition organised by Aalto Energy Platform,  AEF-Energy Efficiency Research Programme,  AYY and Aalto University Properties Ltd.
  • Thu 23 Oct.14 Demo day for AEF research projects at the Energy Garage, 12:00-16:00

Energy Efficiency Week events are coordinated by an energy efficiency team, which is coordinated by Aalto University Properties Ltd. The team’s tasks include:

  • making proposals for developing energy efficiency
  • seeing to the advancement of approved measures and receiving feedback from users and proposals for new measures.
  • seeking out those responsible for energy-efficiency in each building, and organising their training
  • following up on energy consumption goals for each building

Further information

Turn off, please! stickers can be ordered free of charge from Campus and facility services, Tanja.Pietikainen@aalto.fi

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1.10.2014

Bowler Juhani Tonteri elected as Aalto Athlete 2014

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Aalto University Student Union (AYY) Board has elected bowler Juhani Tonteri as Aalto Athlete 2014. Tonteri is a fresh Finnish Champion in men’s general bowling division. He has undertaken demanding electrical engineering studies at Aalto University and has received high grades. In addition, throughout his studies, he has been an open, helpful student who encourages his fellow students. Tonteri is a member of the Metropolitan Area Sports Academy (URHEA).

Aalto University’s Provost Ilkka Niemelä and AYY Board Member Pauliina Mäkkeli awarded Aalto Athlete before the start of Aaltokymppi race on Sunday, 21 Sept 2014.

Aalto Athlete has been elected since 2010. The award requires that a student has been successful in one’s sport on a national or international level or particularly during this year. Another requirement is that a student elected as Aalto Athlete has succesfully progressed in studies. The elected student also has to be a fair and honest member of the community. AYY Board elects Aalto Athlete based on nominations.

Previous Aalto Athletes:

  • 2013: Team Gymnast Marianne Vikkula
  • 2012: Taekwondoka Joonas Heikkinen
  • 2011: Synchronised Ice-skater Venla Kuuluvainen
  • 2010: Swimmer Katja Lehtonen

 

29.9.2014

Weekly Newsletter 40/2014

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This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 40/2014

Association-related issues can be found in the association newsletter. The newsletter is available at ayy.fi/yhdistystiedote

Have you began your studies in 2011 or later and have 9 or less student financial aid months left? With a few brief questions, the Student Union would like to clarify the reasons for the inadequacy of student financial aid months in your case. In addition, we are interested in how you intend to finance your studies after the end of student financial aid months. It takes only a few minutes to respond to the survey but it is very important in terms of the Student Union’s advocacy work.

Address to the survey: https://lomake.ayy.fi/sosiaalipolitiikka/vahiin-kay-ennen-kuin-loppuu/

  1. This and next week’s events
  2. This week: Voi hyvin Aallossa well-being week on the campuses
  3. Apply for AYY’s exchange scholarship by 30 Oct
  4. AYY is looking for students who deserve recognition!
  5. Send a card to someone nice!
  6. Coming up: Development Cooperation Week 13-19 Oct 2014
  7. Battle for the Mastery of Otaniemi goes bubble football
  8. Cleaning Bee in Teekkari Village
  9. Boston Promenade’s 50th anniversary concert on 11 Oct 2014
  10. ESN Aalto & SIK International presents: 1930s mafia sitsit
  11. Respond to Nyyti’s survey for new students or discuss in online groups
  12. Rotary Youth Leadership Awards In Espoo on 4 Oct 2014
  13. Join SLUSH 2014 as a volunteer!
  14. “So you want to work at a startup?” event hosted by Startup Life
  15. Startup Weekend Vantaa on 10-12 Oct
  16. TERES Cooper 6 Oct 2014

1. This and next week’s events

Week 40

Well-being week: see the programme of the entire week at voihyvin.ayy.fi

Week 41

2. This week: Voi hyvin Aallossa well-being week on the campuses

Would you like to take a little moment to relax along your busy studies? Or are you interested in a more exotic sports try-out? The well-being week is annually organised at Aalto. The purpose of the week is to get everyone to think about their own well-being and present Aalto’s health and well-being organisations for students and staff. This week, the well-being week is organised in week 40 (29 Sept-3 Oct).

The week includes try-outs, wellness lectures, parties, mass events, display stands on campuses and other programme. The programme of the entire week is collected to one event site at voihyvin.ayy.fi. Further information is available on Aalto-Inside (requires logging in with Aalto username). Please note that you have to sign up for some of the events, so please act fast.

3. Apply for AYY’s exchange scholarship by 30 Oct

AYY distributes scholarships to its members in accordance with the Student Union’s Scholarship Regulation and the regulations of the scholarship funds administered by the Student Union. The purpose of the scholarships is to support the internationalisation of low-income students, support community activities and encourage for successful combination of studies and the student life. In addition, AYY administers certain field-specific scholarship funds.

The distribution of the scholarships and scoring criteria for applications are regulated by Scholarship Regulation and the guideline for the scoring of community activities.

In the autumn of 2014, the application period is 8am, 1 Oct 2014– 11.59pm, 30 Oct. Only exchange scholarships are granted in the autumn.

Further information and the application form are available at  /jasenille/palvelut/stipendit/

4. AYY is looking for students who deserve recognition!

A conscientious team player or a diligent workhorse. A relentless creator of Aalto spirit or whoever.

AYY is looking for individuals from among its members who deserve acknowledgement. The recipient does not have to be an active organisation member in ivory towers or an eternal student who has worn out the couches at AYY’s office. On the other hand, these features do not preclude anyone from receiving acknowledgement. Acknowledgements, which are granted for the first time, will be awarded in a festive event in 2013. Proposals are received by the acknowledgement working group.

The nomination form is available at bling.ayy.fi (will open on 1 Oct 2014)

The form is open until 12noon on 31 Oct.

5. Send a card to someone nice!

It is nice to get praise on your work but also to praise others. Aalto University Student Union will send a thank you card on your behalf if you tell us who has been nice to you. You can report a nice person at https://lomake.ayy.fi/sosiaalipolitiikka/kortti-kivoille/

Let’s remember to thank each other!

6. Coming up: Development Cooperation Week 13-19 Oct 2014

Are you ready for AYY’s Development Cooperation Week 2014 at Aalto University?AYY’s annual development cooperation week will inspire and motivate the globe trotting hearts, connection makers, and adventure seekers. Learn more about the career, study and volunteering possibilities in developing countries and hear what kind of projects the university has in the global south. Take part in dancing and music events, a sustainability related film evening and network with experts of development cooperation and meet students of the University of Helsinki. In a few weeks the campuses will turn global, be there and open your mind! See the programme here: https://www.facebook.com/ayykehyviikko

7. The Battle for the Mastery of Otaniemi goes bubble football

We have survived the zombies and now it is time to find out who is the king of Otaniemi! This battle will take place on Thursday, 2 Oct.

This year the sport is bubble football (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oft3XIU7lWI) and the games will be played in teams of five (5) people. The tournament is based on divisions. There are four divisions and every division includes the maximum of four teams. Therefore, every team will play at least three games. The game time for one division is about one hour and the games will start at 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm and 6pm, depending on what is suitable for the teams. After the divisions, there are semifinals and the final.

The tournament is full but feel free to come along and join the crowd.After the games, come to Rantasauna to wash off the dirt from the game 🙂

The event on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/783585998350811/?context=create&source=49

See you at the battle! Aalto Community Committee Aava

8. Cleaning bee in Teekkari Village

All the merry parties of the autumn have left our Teekkari Village a bit untidy. So join the cleaning bee on Sunday, 5 October, with other volunteers and pick up trash around Teekkari Village. The Village Senate will provide the cleaning equipment.

We will start the cleaning party at 11am in front of Smökki, which is also the place where you can pick up equipment if you will join us later on.

Afterwards you can enjoy the sauna, thehot tub and snacks at Rantasauna, starting at 5pm.

Welcome! The Village Senate and OtaHoas

Event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1477810372484913/

9. Boston Promenade’s 50th anniversary concert on 11 Oct 2014

Boston Promenade big band, which has been established at the School of Economics, will celebrate its 50-year journey on Saturday, 11 Oct 2014. This is the best party big band in Finland and therefore the festivities will start in the afternoon and last until the dark hours of the following night! On the day of celebration, a glamorous jazz and swing concert will be organised at Linnanmäki Peacock Theatre from 1pm onwards. In the evening, the party at Virgin Oil will start at 10pm. Student tickets €12/8. Welcome!

Further information: https://www.facebook.com/events/380565185427856/

10. ESN Aalto & SIK International presents: 1930s mafia sitsit

ESN Aalto and SIK International welcome all international students and internationally-minded people to the 1930s mafia sitsit at 7pm on Thursday, 9 Oct!

  • WHERE: Smökki, Otaniemi (Jämeräntaival 4)
  • PRICE: With ESNcard/SIK member €15/non-alcoholic €13 (without ESNcard/SIK membership €17/€15)
  • DRESSCODE: Suit/dress with the 1930s mafia theme

Ticket sales open on 30 Sept! More information can be found in the FB-event: https://www.facebook.com/events/304277883093979/

11. Respond to Nyyti survey for new students or discuss in online groups

1. Nyyti’s survey for new students is open again on Nyyti’s website (www.nyyti.fi). The survey charts the new students’ experiences about the academic world and their adjustment to it. You can respond to the survey until 5 Oct in Finnish or Swedish. You can answer anonymously and it takes only a few minutes to respond. Nyyti bags and memory sticks are raffled among those who submit their contact details. Link to the survey: http://digiumenterprise.com/answer/?sid=1205990&chk=DZ6Y8GUR

2. Nyyti’s online groups have started at the beginning of September. The group themes continue to be loneliness, being a single, and a break-up. In addition, there is a new group called ”Alkutaipaleella askarruttaa.” The group is intended for new students who begin their studies this autumn. Further information on online groups is available at  www.nyyti.fi/nettiryhmat .

12. Rotary Youth Leadership Awards in Espoo on 4 Oct 2014

Are you a 19-30-year-old student with leadership potential? Do you have cooperation and communication skills? Would you like to know what is takes to become a leader?

Are you studying at Aalto? YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS ESPOO kicks off on 4 October and you are invited to take part in the festivities. Aalto Design Factory, Betonimiehenkuja 5, 02150 Espoo is our meeting spot for a day of fun and excitement.  100 FASTEST ONES WILL BE SELECTED!

Further information and registration at http://rylaespoo.splashthat.com/

13. Join SLUSH 2014 as a volunteer!

Slush is the focal point for Eurasian startups and tech talent to meet with top-tier international investors, executives and media. In 2014, Slush brings together 10,000 attendees and more than 2,500 companies for the two-day event, which takes place on 18-19 November at Messukeskus, Helsinki.

Slush is a non-profit event organised by the community of entrepreneurs, investors, students and music festival organisers. Although Slush has grown from a 300-person event to become one of the leading events of its kind in the world, the philosophy behind it has remained the same: to help the next generation of great, world-conquering companies forward.

This year’s Slush organisation is growing to 1,000 and we are still looking for awesome volunteers. Send your application by 8 October here: www.slush.org/volunteer and join the biggest event Finland has ever seen!

Additional info: www.slush.org, volunteers@slush.org

14. “So you want to work at a startup?” event hosted by Startup Life

Are you interested in working in a start-up? Do you know the difference between applying for a start-up and a larger company? Next week, Startup Sauna will organise an event where we help you with concrete examples to apply for a start-up. The event is open to all students of Aalto University students, regardless of their study field, only the interest to work in a start-up is enough! Welcome to hear more from 5pm onwards on Monday, 6 Oct!

  • WHAT: “So, you want to work at a startup?” event hosted by Startup Life
  • WHEN: Mon, 6 Oct, from 5pm onwards
  • WHERE: Startup Sauna (Betonimiehenkuja 3, Otaniemi, Espoo)

Further information on the event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/592069890903273/  or by contacting the event organisers Eeva Siika-aho (eeva@startupsauna.com) or Erika Noponen (erika@startupsauna.com).

See you at the sauna!

15. Startup Weekend Vantaa on 10-12 October

Sign up for Startup Weekend Health & Well-being! The weekend-long event takes place at Heureka Science Centre on 10-12 Oct. You will receive coaching from a team of industry experts and experienced entrepreneurs take your idea to the next level. Come, pitch your idea, form a team and make a change!
Sign up now at
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/startup-weekend-vantaa-health-wellbeing-tickets-12063511287?aff=UP+Community+Sites
More info at http://www.up.co/communities/finland/helsinki/startup-weekend/4090

16. TERES Cooper on 6 Oct 2014

Welcome to the Cooper test organised by Teekkarireserviläiset at Otaniemi sports field at 5.30pm on Monday, 6 Oct 2014. The Cooper test is a running test where the goal is to run as far as possible within 12 minutes. We will carry out an instructed warm-up, after which we run the test.

There will be pacesetters running 3,000 and 2,800 metres. The latest test results have varied between 2000-3720 metres, so regardless of your physical condition, you can come and participate in the test.

Please come to Otaniemi sports field at 5.30pm. Register for the test through the following link: http://tinyurl.com/qgwcsuq

You can attend without registration but registration helps our preparations. Event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/273634376180744/

24.9.2014

Send your pics to AYY’s development cooperation week’s photo exhibition! DL 24.9.

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DO YOU HAVE SOME THOUGHT PROVOKING, OR VISUALLY STUNNING PICTURES FROM YOUR PROJECTS OR COURSES ABROAD IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES? Send your pics to AYY’s development cooperation week’s photo exhibition that will take place in early October!

The application period for the photo exhibition held during AYY’s Kehyviikko (AYY Development Cooperation Week) in October is open now!

The theme of the photo exhibition is the perspective of developing countries, including the daily life, education, society and business, etc. Have you lived/traveled in the global south? Have you worked or volunteered in the developing countries? Have you participated on a course with a development context? The photos selected by AYY’s Kehyviikko team will be exhibited with the author’s name and a description of the photo in Aalto University and in AYY’s Kehyviikko facebook page 13.10-19.10.2014.

All the finalists will get a certificate and the best work, and the best finalist will be awarded a special gift and can keep their professionally printed photo! Your photo will be posted the development week Facebook page for a public vote.

  • Who can join?  Anyone with an electronic picture (and copyrights to it) related to the topic.
  • How to join?  Send your picture to the email address: developmentweek.aalto@gmail.com. Please include your name, contact information, photographer of the photo, and a brief description of the contents.
  • Technial requirements for photo: The resolution 300dpi/ppi and the size of the photo should be at least 3508 x 4961px (to print it to A3) for exhibiting.
  • What’s the deadline? Pictures need to be submitted by 24.9.2014.
  • Questions?  Please contact by email: duonglap1989@live.com, briana.romero8@gmail.com
23.9.2014

AYY’s Lauri Lehtoruusu to run as a candidate for SYL Board for the year of 2015

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RELEASE, 23 SEPT 2014
Aalto University Student Union
For immediate release

Aalto University Student Union (AYY) nominates student of architecture Lauri Lehtoruusu to the Board of the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) for the year of 2015.

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

”In the year of parliamentary elections, we need an active student movement to take initiative,   defend free high-quality education and require an adequate income. Students are the hopes of the future and we have to raise fresh initiatives to the public debate,” envisions Mr Lehtoruusu and continues: ”Next year, I want to participate in the building of a positive image for students and the forward-looking student movement!”

When acting in AYY, Mr Lehtoruusu has proved that he has the basic requirements for student advocacy: motivation and the will to study issues. “This year, Lauri has tackled all the challenges with enthusiasm, bringing new solutions instead of being set in the old ways,” AYY’s Secretary General Janne Koskenniemi describes. ”In addition, Lauri has been a great colleague and the leader of the Board!”

SYL will elect the Board for the year of 2015 at its union meeting in Korpilampi, Espoo, on 21-22 November. SYL represents the Finnish university students at the national level and takes a position on education policy, social policy and international affairs.

Further information:

Candidate for the Board Lauri Lehtoruusu, lauri.lehtoruusu@ayy.fi, 050 520 9420

AYY Secretary General Janne Koskenniemi, janne.koskenniemi@ayy.fi, 050 520 9415

 

19.9.2014

Association newsletter for the week 39/2014

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This is AYY’s association newsletter for the week 39/2014. If you want to receive AYY’s association newsletter to your e-mail, please subscribe at http://list.ayy.fi/mailman/listinfo/yhdistykset

CONTENT OF THE NEWSLETTER
1. Club rooms and storage facilities open for applications, deadline for applications 17 Oct
2. Participate in kitchen training sessions at Smökki! DL 25 Sept
3. Night use terms and conditions of Smökki to change
4. Apply for a project grant from TTE-Fund! DL 28 Sept
5. Utilise the accident insurance and other benefits of the Finnish Student Sports Federation OLL in your association sports events

 

1. CLUB ROOMS AND STORAGE FACILITIES OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS, DL FOR APPLICATIONS, 17 OCT 

The allocation practices for facilities rented permanently for associations have been updated during the first half of 2014. In the future, vacant facilities will be announced in the association newsletter, after which associations can apply for facilities. Facilities are allocated by using the scoring model for facilities rented for associations.

Now the first vacant facilities are open for applications. Both club rooms and storage facilities are applied through an electronic application form:

Storage facilities: https://lomake.ayy.fi/hallinto/storage-facilities-application-form/

Club rooms: https://lomake.ayy.fi/hallinto/application-form-for-club-room/

Vacant facilities and their floor areas are available for review when filling in the application form.

The application schedule is as follows:

The application form is open on 12noon on Fri, 19 Sept – 12noon on Fri, 17 Oct.

AYY’s facility committee will address the received applications in week 43. AYY Board will decide on the allocation of facilities for associations based on the proposal of the facility committee in week 44. Contracts for facilities will be made from 1 Nov 2014 onwards. Rental agreements are valid until further notice, unless otherwise agreed.

NB! Only the applications received through the above-mentioneed forms are taken into account. Previously sent facility inquiry emails or late applications will not be considered.

Further information: Johanna Pietiläinen, firstname.surname (a) ayy.fi, 050 520 9434

 

2. PARTICIPATE IN KITCHEN TRAINING SESSIONS AT SMÖKKI! DL 25 SEPT

Would you or your association like to have a party at Smökki and take care of catering by yourself? Are you not familiar with how to use a catering kitchen?

There is a solution to your problems: Smökki’s kitchen training.

In the autumn of 2014, a free kitchen training available for all AYY’s members will be organised from 3pm onwards on Monday, 6 Oct. The maximum of 20 people can participate in the training in the order of registration. If you want to participate, please be fast. Please sign up for the course by 11.59pm on Thu, 25 Sept at https://lomake.ayy.fi/hallinto/ilmoittautuminen-servin-mokin-keittiokoulutukseen/. We will confirm your registration via-email. Registration is binding. If there are more than 20 people to sign up, the rest of them are added to the waiting list due to cancellations.

Further information: Administrative Director Johanna Pietiläinen (johanna.pietilainen@ayy.fi, 050 520 9434)

 

3. NIGHT USE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SMÖKKI TO CHANGE

Smökki can be used during the nights by applying for the night use permit. In the future, when you apply for the night time use less than 14 days before the reservation (i.e. when the invoice has already been delivered), we will charge an additional fee of EUR 50 in addition to the normal night time price (EUR 100). This new policy takes effect immediately.

 

4. APPLY FOR A PROJECT GRANT FROM TTE-FUND! DL 28 SEPT

TTE-Fund allocates grants for all Aalto members for their diverse projects! The call for applications is open throughout the academic year and the deadline for the last application round in 2014 will end at 11.59pm on Sunday, 28 Sept 2014.

Application deadlines of all application rounds in the academic year 2014-2015 and instructions for making an application are available at  http://tter.ayy.fi/ . Keep up to date by liking us on facebook: www.facebook.com/tterahasto.

 

5. UTILISE THE ACCIDENT INSURANCE AND OTHER BENEFITS OF THE FINNISH STUDENT SPORTS FEDERATIN OLL IN YOUR ASSOCIATION SPORTS EVENTS

OLL’s accident insurance covers sports try-outs and contests organised by OLL’s member communities, also including associations operating within AYY, which are reported to OLL in advance.

Accident insurance applies to members of OLL’s member communities who participate in sports try-outs or contests. The insurance is also valid during journeys directly related to these events  (contests: floorball tournaments between subject organisations, running contests within subject organisations, the student union’s bowling course for beginners, etc.)

To be notified in advance:
– event, time and location
– estimation of the number of participants
– organising party (member organisation) and contact person with contact details
– report at least one week prior to the event to the address (oll(a)oll.fi)

Further information on insurance conditions, maximum amounts of compensation, etc. are available at http://www.oll.fi/edut/tapaturmavakuutus/ .

 

WOULD YOU LIKE TO INCLUDE YOUR OWN NEWS IN THIS NEWSLETTER?

Please send a brief text by Wednesday, 10am, to the address jarjestoasiat@ayy.fi. The news will be translated so you can submit your text in one language. The content of the newsletter is ultimately edited by AYY’s Organisation and Communications Specialist Kati Penttinen (jarjestoasiat@ayy.fi, tel: 050 520 9442).