This is AYY’s weekly newsletter 48/2014

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

Last chance: apply for AYY’s exchange scholarship during the application round of the autumn no later than 30 Nov. Further information is available at ayy.fi/stipendit.

The call for applications for student representative positions will end on 30 Nov. Read more at https://www.halloped.fi/fi/aalto.

1. This and next week’s events
2. Torchlight procession of the Independence Day
3. Collect your student card from the service point
4. Wanted: The learning promotion deed and the international deed of the year 2014!
5. AYY’s Shadow Independence Day Reception 2014
6. AYY 5^th anniversary on 31 Jan 2015 – registration is open!
7. Report a delayed course grading
8. Free body composition analysis on Thursday, 27 Nov!
9. FSHS introduces electronic prescription
10. Kylteri is looking for the chief editor
11. CEMS Stage and info event this week
12. Application for BEST spring courses is open!
13. Stratos 2015 call for applications is ongoing!
14. FC Kissat reminds about a sports try-out on 25 Nov
15. Participate in a kiteboarding course in Helsinki

1. This and next week’s events

Week 48

• Mon, 24 Nov – KY-Kannus info evening
• Mon, 24 Nov – CEMS info event
• Tue, 25 Nov – CEMS-Stage 2014 I Turning Challenges Into Opportunities
• Wed, 26 Nov – ESN Aalto’s Trip to Levi, Lapland (7 days)
• Wed, 26 Nov  – Café Lingua
• Wed, 26 Nov – AVS election meeting and Christmas party
• Thu, 27 Nov – AYY Representative Council meeting 11/2014
• Fri, 28 Nov – Blood donation at Dipoli
• Sat, 29 Nov – Metal Club Mökä’s election sauna
• Sat, 29 Nov – Game night and election meeting
• Sun, 30 Nov – Dance course

Week 49

• Mon, 1 Dec – On the Couch: Living on sunshine
• Wed, 3 Dec – Polytech Choir & HKO – Ahti Soininen: Ilmarisen vaellus 
• Wed, 3 Dec – Jenny Vainio: know yourself
• Wed, 3 Dec – Association training
• Wed, 3 Dec – Polytech Orchestra’s Christmas Concert at Uusi Paviljonki
• Thu, 4 Dec – ESN Aalto’s Farewell party
• Thu, 4 Dec – Polytech Choir & HKO – Ahti Soininen: Ilmarisen vaellus
• Fri, 5 Dec – Polytech Orchestra’s Christmas concert at Ritarihuone
• Sat, 6 Dec – Grand Ball
• Sat, 6 Dec – Metal Club Mökä’s Christmas party sauna
• Sat, 6 Dec – Torchlight procession of the Independence Day

2. Torchlight procession of the Independence Day 

The traditional torchlight procession of university students is organised again on the Independence Day on 6 Dec. The event website is available at itsenaisyyspaiva.ayy.fi.

We will organise transport for flags from Otaniemi to the torchlight procession and back. Before the transport, please make sure that your flag includes identification – especially at the bottom of the stick!

Please register your flag for the transport by sending e-mail to arkisto@ayy.fi. Flags should be delivered to Otaniemi Service Point by 12noon on Friday, 5 Dec. If you need the sash in the colours of the Finnish flag or a carrier belt, please inform arkisto@ayy.fi.

Further information is available at itsenaisyyspaiva.ayy.fi (updated in the next few days) and arkisto@ayy.fi

3. Collect your student card from the service point 

There is a big pile of uncollected student cards at Otaniemi Service Point. You can come and pick up your own card on weekdays between 9am and 4pm. We always send an e-mail about the received student cards to the e-mail address you have provided at Oodi (usually aalto.maili).

4. Wanted: The learning promotion deed and the international deed of the year 2014!

It is time to reward the learning promotion deed and the international deed of the year. Has a professor of yours, a student association or someone else done something special to enhance learning or internationalisation in Aalto? If yes, propose their deed for the learning promotion deed or the international deed of the year -award! The price can be awarded to any person, group or organisation within Aalto.
Please send your proposal by 14 December 2014:  /en/blog/2014/11/13/wanted-the-learning-promotion-deed-and-the-international-deed-of-the-year-2014/.

5. AYY’s Shadow Independence Day Reception 2014

Academic dinner party at Yläkertsi in KY Building!

Did you not receive an invitation to the President’s Independence Day Reception? Does your cocktail dress need to be taken out? Do not worry, as Aalto Community Section Aava will organise the shadow Independence Day reception in KY Building on 6 Dec 2014! It is easy to join the event directly from the torchlight procession of university students.

The event is intended to all AYY members. In the event, we watch the President’s Independence Day reception on the big screen and celebrate the 97-year-old Finland with a three-course dinner.

So wear your festive outfit and show up no later than 7.30pm. The cocktail event begins at 6.30pm. Further information from Aava: (aava(ät)list.ayy.fi). Registration (ends on Sun, 30 Nov):

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qgczLb-M2uzFayWQtFegZ0edl1TJoEPlAslCwWBpON4/viewform

• WHAT: AYY’s Shadow Independence Day Reception 2014
• WHERE: Cocktail event and academic dinner party at Yläkertsi in KY Building
• WHEN: 6 Dec, from 6.30pm onwards
• WHY: Because of independent Finland!
• WHAT DOES IT COST: €15/13
• DC: Dark suit / Cocktail dress

6. AYY 5^th anniversary on 31 Jan 2015 – registration is open!

AYY will celebrate its 5^th anniversary on Saturday, 31 Jan 2015. All the student union and Aalto community members are welcome to celebrate AYY’s 5^th anniversary at Restaurant Boat Wäiski and enjoy delicious food and the company of great friends. The price of the main celebration is EUR 75 for students and EUR 100 for graduates. The price also includes the admission for the after party.

Later in the evening, the event centre Gloria will explode! Even if you do not participate in the main event, you are welcome to the after party. So if you cannot join us earlier, do not miss this after party! A separate ticket for the after party costs EUR 10.

On Sunday, 1 Feb, you can come to Servin mökki to recover from the party or continue partying for another day. The price of the brunch is EUR 15.

The dress code for the main event is dark suit with academic badges of honour, but don’t take yourself too seriously. For the after party, you can dress any way you like and for the brunch as casually or festively as you feel like.

Registration and further information is available at www.vuosijuhlat.fi and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/729771663774478.

7. Report delayed course grading

Aalto University’s teaching and study regulations provide that exams and other study performances must be reviewed and recorded in the study register within one month. If your exam results or credits are late, you can report it to Aalto University administration.

• ARTS: Leena Koskinen (leena.koskinen@aalto.fi)
• BIZ: Margareta Soismaa (margareta.soismaa@aalto.fi)
• CHEM: Hanne Puskala (hanne.puskala@aalto.fi)
• ELEC: Perttu puska (perttu.puska@aalto.fi)
• ENG: Marjo Immonen (marjo.immonen@aalto.fi)
• SCI: Mari Knuuttila (mari.knuuttila@aalto.fi)

8. Free body composition analysis on Thursday, 27 Nov!

Come to the body composition analysis on Thursday, 27 Nov at 10am-2pm to Otaniemi Main building lobby (Otakaari 1). The greatly popular analysis is now available for free and made by Metropolia’s nursing students who are at the final stages of their studies. You can also ask about health issues.

9. FSHS introduces electronic prescriptions

FSHS will begin to use electronic prescriptions from 3 Dec 2014 onwards. Read more at  http://www.yths.fi/palvelut/yleisterveys/reseptin_uusinta_ja_eresepti

10. Kylteri is looking for chief editor

Are you the new chief editor for Kylteri, the magazine of business students? KY Foundation is looking for the new chief editor to lead passionate and professional student journalism. The call for applications for this unique position is open until 28 November! The call for applications is available here http://kyweb.fi/hae/kylterin-paatoimittaja and you can read about the job description here http://www.kylteri.fi/post/102781704274/kylteri-hakee-uutta-paatoimittajaa

11. CEMS Stage and info event this week

Get ready for an insightful Aalto Talk, the annual CEMS Stage is here again! On November 25th, three distinctive speakers: Saku Tuominen (Idealist), Mikko Hyppönen (CRO, F-Secure) and Harry “Hjallis” Harkimo (Entrepereneur) will conquer the Stage at the School of Business in Töölö. Book your free ticket now through this link!  https://www.facebook.com/events/217628335077626/

CEMS Info Event 24 November, 6pm, KY Building (3d floor)
What all is there to CEMS? Come and join us for an info evening held by the current CEMS students! You’ll have a unique opportunity to chat with us in small groups, hear the stories and ask tips for the application process. Snacks and drinks served! https://www.facebook.com/events/669827963133644/

12. Application of BEST spring courses is open!

Tired of the cold winter? The BEST one is coming in this spring! 20 Spring Courses are offered all over the Europe, e.g. Germany, Belgium, France, Netherland, Italy, Spain etc. None of them costs more than 45 euros with accommodation and food covered. Take your pick! Unforgettable learning experience, new knowledge exploring, awesome intercultural friendship, here you go!

• Have a snapshot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jmdn18bVPGM
• Application website: best.eu.org/student/courses
• Deadline: 30 Nov 2014

13. Stratos 2015 call for applications is ongoing!

Are you interested in international business, business contacts and a free study trip abroad? Are you advanced in your studies and have a major or minor subject in economic studies at Aalto University? If you answered yes to the previously-mentioned questions, please get to know the programme in more detail at www.remburssi.org and send your application.

The programme will be organised during the spring of 2015 and includes a 3-4 week assingment for a company, company visits and about a one-week long study trip to a distant business life destination, funded by companies. If you are interested, please send your application, CV and study transcript to stratostiimi2015@gmail.com no later than 30 Nov 2014. Preliminary selection will be made during December.

14. FC Kissat reminds of a sports try-out on 25 Nov

Women’s football team FC Kissat invites students to get to know the fascinating world of futsal! The introduction session is organised in Otaniemi on Tue, 25 Nov, 4.30pm-6pm in the field 1 of the multi-purpose hall (in front of the stand).
Come and learn about futsal in a laid-back atmosphere! Welcome!
Further information: fckissat@gmail.com
Also remember FC Kissat group on Facebook.

15. Participate in a kiteboarding course in Helsinki

Kiteboarding is a fun sport with a lot of spirit. Helsinki is a great city for practicing kiteboarding both in summer and winter as it is well known for good wind conditions at various spots. For practicing the sport the knowledge of the correct equipment and understanding weather conditions is crucial. After learning the basics, only the sky is the limit – literally.

Juju Kiteboarding organizes kiteboarding courses constantly during the summer and winter time. Courses are organized by lake areas. Basic course of theory and technique, duration 1 day, Price 180 e / person. Extra hours 40 e / hour. The price includes rental equipment excluding skies or snowboard. Exact dates and times for courses depend on the wind and ice conditions.

NOW discount -20% from the courses! We speak suomea, English and Espanol!

Questions and reservations: Juuso Tilaeus, tel. 044 569 3074, juuso@jujukite.fi. Find out more about the courses or our equipment store: www.jujukite.fi

Don’t go with the flow – let the wind blow!