Aalto University Student Union
Release, 30 Nov 2015
For immediate release
The Representative Council of Aalto University Student Union (AYY) appointed the Student Union Board for the year of 2015 at its meeting on Monday, 30 Nov 2015. Sixth year student of applied physics and mathematics Milja Asikainen was appointed as the chairperson of the Board. This year, Ms Asikainen has been a member of AYY Board being responsible for international affairs and trilingualism. Previously, she has had positions of trust in the Guild of Physics and she has been TEK’s student representative in administration.
Other nine (9) members of AYY Board are:
- Henrikki Soininen, ELEC
- Elina Kuutti, ARTS
- Jimmy Nylund, ENG
- Mikko Latva-Käyrä, SCI
- Rosa Väisänen, ARTS
- Ilkka Särkiö, SCI
- Joanna Haahti, ELEC
- Joona Orpana, BIZ
- Säde Palmu, ARTS
In the coming year, AYY will particularly focus on the review of its own activities, development of operations management and themes related to equality. ”This group has a wide range of expertise from many different perspectives and I am sure that we will have great achievements next year!”, says Ms Asikainen.
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 2016 Milja Asikainen, milja.asikainen@ayy.fi, 050 520 9425