The hallmark of spring and the coming summer are the geese that have landed in Alvari Square – I suggest you steer clear of them, like geese everywhere! Other, probably more important news you can read below.
NB! NB! Due to the Easter holidays, the next weekly newsletter will come out on Tuesday 18th of April. To get your news translated, you must send your pieces by the previous week’s WEDNESDAY, meaning April 12th!
The Swedish newsletter will be unavailable for one week as well, so you must get by in Finnish or English.
The association information can be found in the association newsletter. Read it at /yhdistystiedote
- AYY’s new apartments in Jätkäsaari – Applications are open now!
- AYY 7th Annual Celebration, April 20th 2017
- AYY’s Art Collection: Open call for submissions!
- Apply for AYY Scholarships!
- Preparations for the Representative Council Elections begin!
- AYY is Searching for a Maintenance Worker
- The best start to the summer: Aalto Open Air!
- Wappu.fi is open – and this year also Whappu!
- OtaWappu 2017
- Wappu is coming, and so is Hullu Jussi!
- Strong Songs Sauna @ Wappu Arena, the 25th of April at 18:00
- Wappu Exchange on Sunday, the 23rd of April 2017
- Kyykkä Tournament on the 25th of April at 14:00
- Sitsi competition on Saturday, the 22nd of April at 13–17 @ Alvari Square
- ESN Aalto Sports Sitsit
- Äpy-Gaala 21.4.2017
- Human vs Zombies Otaniemi 4.-7.5.
- 95th Anniversary Concert of the Polytech Orchestra takes you on a symphonic journey into the wild!
- New pole dance choreo class starting at Otanko!
- Into the FOODture 11.4.2017 : Future of food and sustainability”
- FSHS: Add your information to Self so you won’t miss out on your Sätky health survey!
- Sign up your Event to the Aalto Festival
Week 15
10.4. Teekkarispeksi 2017: Viimeinen sinfonia
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11.4. Teekkarispeksi 2017: Viimeinen sinfonia
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13.4. Rainbow sitsit
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14.4. Silent Music: UMO & KYN
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Week 16
19.4. Aalto Open Air
19.4. Ristin kilta: Lapland trip afterski
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21.4. TRIP Navigation course final exams and exam afterparty
22.4. Sitsi competition
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22.4. Polytechnical Orchestra 95th anniversary concert
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1. AYY’s new apartments in Jätkäsaari – Applications are open now!
The Atlantinkatu building will be complete with 122 apartments, most of which are one room apartments. The construction will be finished in August and the apartments will be ready for moving in on the 1st of September 2017.
The Jätkäsaari building is not only a new development target, but due to its location it’s a totally new type of building for AYY. Because of this, the application process for these apartments has been revised. The queue spots will be drawn by lot between the applications sent during the allocated time. The lots will be drawn between point groups. After May, the applications for the building will continue according to the normal queue system.
As stated by the AYY Board, all AYY members are being given an equal opportunity to apply for the Jätkäsaari apartments, so all applicants will receive the point for location regardless of their study campus. In addition, the application process will be using a lottery system to guarantee equality between all applicants.
Read more about the point system for the Jätkäsaari apartment applications from this link:
/asuminen/asunnonhakijat/hakuinfo/jatkasaaren-asunnot/
See the apartments and apply on Domo NOW! https://domo.ayy.fi
2. AYY 7th Annual Celebration, April 20th 2017
The 7th annual celebration dinner of the Aalto University Student Union (AYY) takes place on the 20th of May 2017. We welcome all members to participate in the celebrations. This year, the party will kick off with a cocktail party at Otakaari 1 at 15:00. The celebration dinner proper will be held at the restaurant Caruzello, situated at the Linnanmäki amusement park, starting at 18:00. The dinner will consist of a sumptuous three-course meal and excellent program. The afterparty and sillis locations will be announced later.
The cost of the annual celebration is 80€ for members of AYY and 100€ for others. The signup for invited guests opens on the 11th of April and for others on the 18th of April 2017. The signup closes on the 2nd of May. There are a total of 250 seats at the annual celebration dinner.
Dress code at the party will be evening dress with academic honors.
More info:
www.vuosijuhlat.fi
www.facebook.com/events/1866988743517378/
3. AYY’s Art Collection: Open call for submissions!
Ayy is starting an art collection of works from its members. The works can be submitted by students from any Aalto discipline or school. A jury will then decide which artwork to include in the collection by early May, and the artwork(s) will be announced at the AYY’s annual ball on May the 20th.
The genre for 2017 is traditional painting.
Submit the art and details of work by April 23rd at 23:59 at:
http://lomake.ayy.fi/taide/art-collection-submit-form
For further questions please contact Katariina Helin, a member of the board at ayy, responsible of artistic activities. katariina.helin@ayy.fi / +358 50 520 9447
4. Apply for AYY Scholarships!
AYY is awarding exchange, community and study scholarships to support the internationalization of students, active community activities and the successful combining of studies and student life.
Apply for scholarships from the 29th of March, 12:00, until the 19th of April, 23:59.
More info on scholarships and application form at: /jasenille/palvelut/stipendit/
5. Preparations for the Representative Council Elections begin!
Are you planning on being a candidate in the upcoming Representative Council elections this fall? Planning on building a new electoral alliance or joining an established one? AYY offers electoral alliances support and resources already during the spring in anticipation of the elections. We ask you to name a campaign manager to act as a contact person, and to send us their contact info to ayye-pjt@list.ayy.fi.
Alliances will receive, in addition to mental support for preparing for the elections, their own page on the AYY Representative Council elections webpages, support to formulate an election plan and an opportunity to order posters and other campaign material with AYY paying for them, according to the budget allocated to it. The details of the offered services will be discussed with the campaign managers, who can affect the outcome.
Deadlines will mainly be set together. Contact us, we’d be happy to give more info!
6. AYY is Searching for a Maintenance Worker
AYY has facilities for single-rent purposes, especially in Otaniemi, like saunas and clubrooms, which require regular maintenance due to their frequent use. AYY is now hiring a maintenance worker, who will primarily take care that the facilities are well maintained. The tasks include maintenance checks for AYY facilities, stocking up on supplies, ordering maintenance and cleaning services and key wardenship.
The job is permanent and full-time, and does not include on-call duty. Work starts as soon as a suitable person is found. The person chosen for the task can apply for apartments under the Student Union’s control.
Find out more and apply by April 20th!
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7. The best start to the summer: Aalto Open Air!
This year, the spring starts bigger than ever as Aalto Open Air takes over the campus area! Take all your friends with you and make your way to the Alvari Square on April 19th!
At Alvari Square, you’ll find two stages where bands keep the atmosphere up. Performers include: Don Johnson Big Band, Boston Promenade, Toot Toot and the fantastic main artist: RUUDOLF & KARRI KOIRA! You can also enjoy different festival events, food trucks and pop-up events offered by Aalto Festival.
So, give Wappu a head start and come enjoy the spring!
To make sure that the party won’t stop, there will be an afterparty at Täffä starting at 22:00!
The event will be organised by AYY, Aalto-university, Aava and April Jazz.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/722121711301800/
Afterparty: https://www.facebook.com/events/621080491418722/
8. Wappu.fi is open – and this year also Whappu!
It is here – the app for student Wappu. This year, Wappu will be an awesome experience, thanks to the Whappu-app, developed by students and Futurice. Talk with other Wappu revelers, keep track of the hottest events, spread the Wappu cheer and compete with your association for an awesome prize! Check out the video and install Whappu at http://wappu.futurice.com and enjoy an unforgettable Wappu 2017! https://vimeo.com/211720467/3536614173
Want your associations’ event to be in the Whappu application? Add it at www.wappu.fi. Events can also be edited with a link, sent by email. The event information will be updated to webpages and the app with a short delay.
Raising the Wappu spirit, 30th Jäynä competition & Futurice
9. OtaWappu 2017
Wappu is coming, and along with it, the AYY Wappu party!! Are you ready?
The party blasts off in Otaniemi and takes over the Otahalli hall on Wappu eve, on the 30th of April! At OtaWappu, the Wappu spirit is high and the party will be sure to be rocking! The traditional Wappu festivities will be mixed up by Hausmylly tribute and Spekti on the main stage, in addition to DJs and other entertainment making sure the place is really popping. The party will culminate at midnight when everyone dons their teekkari hats in great company; whether your hat has a bobble or not!
More info on the event on Facebook or on the webpages:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1136348819844984/
10. Wappu is coming, and so is Hullu Jussi!
On the 29th of April, as the sun sets over the Freshman Peijaiset, Otaniemi will be filled with captivating Mayday action, as teams rush to crazier and crazier checkpoints and compete for the title of The Craziest Team™!
So gather a 4-10-person team and claim your spot in this awesome adventure around Otaniemi. You don’t need to know your team composition beforehand; you can get your score sheet on the competition date when the starting pistol goes off at the Alvari Square. In this competition, being spontaneous is the key, along with a keen Wappu spirit!
If you feel you’ve done enough trawling around the checkpoints during the years, you should absolutely sign up as a checkpoint organizer. If you have an organization or a group of friends and enthusiasm, sign up your checkpoint using the link below by the 25th of April.
https://lomake.ayy.fi/teekkarijaosto/hullu-jussi-2017-rastit-crazy-john-2017-checkpoints/
You should come along if only for the awesome rewards! There are awesome Wappu-baskets for the best team and best checkpoint, along with bus rides to Ullanlinnanmäki on the 1st of May. The best checkpoint organizers will also receive a free sauna rental in one of AYY’s saunas during the year, in the summer or in the fall.
The best team and best checkpoint will be announced from the Smökki roof during the Wappurieha declaration on the 30th of April!
To keep the party from stopping when Hullu Jussi concludes, the PELMU Wappu festival at Smökki will keep rocking late until the morning.
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TL;DR:
WHAT: Hullu Jussi
WHERE: Around Otaniemi
WHEN: 29th April at about 22:00–1:00, after the freshman speksi and the opening ceremony
SIGNUP FOR CHECKPOINT ORGANIZERS: Until the 25th of April at https://lomake.ayy.fi/teekkarijaosto/hullu-jussi-2017-rastit-crazy-john-2017-checkpoints/
WHAT ELSE: Awesome rewards!
11. Strong Songs Sauna @ Wappu Arena, the 25th of April at 18:00
Drinking songs echo at the Wappu Arena!
You are welcome to freshen your mind, body and memory regarding drinking songs at the Strong Songs sauna organized by the Lukkari Committee!
The singing starts at 18:00, and the sauna will stay warm long into the night.
The program for the evening consists of traditional and new drinking songs, and will culminate in the schnapps-themed lyrics competition, where the eccentric panel of judges richly rewards their favorite composer!
Come enjoy the songs, the sauna and the refreshments after a long game of Spring Kyykkä, for example!
The event is free of charge and refreshments and snacks can be purchased at the site.
12. Wappu Exchange on Sunday, the 23rd of April 2017
Wappu is coming once again. The traditional events, Wappu sitsit and all that stuff, all that jam, but ah, it’s always the same. The feeling that some change, maybe even an exchangeship, would freshen you up, is familiar to both freshmen and seniors alike.
If this sounds familiar, then the Wappu exchange might be the thing for you! Why be content with the Otaniemi Wappu, when you can see how it’s done elsewhere? So, join our exchange to see the Tampere Teekkariwappu on Sunday, the 23rd of April!
The merry bus ride to Hervanta leaves from Otaniemi at 11:00. At Hervanta, there will be a Wappuradio LIVE concert on the front lawn of TTY and the Academic Beer Pong World Championships at Bommari, with afterparties. You need not figure out a place to stay, though, since you can hop back on the bus and be safe and sound back at Otaniemi by 03:00 AM, with the bus leaving at 01:00 AM from Tampere.
Please note that you can sign up for the Beer Pong Tournament separately as the signup opens at 12:00 on the 17th of April, but participating in the Wappu Exchange does not automatically get you signed up for the tournament!
The price for the entire exchange is 10€ per person, with the bus trip from Otaniemi to Hervanta and back. The 50 spots go to the fastest signups, which opens on Tuesday, the 4th of April at 13:00 at https://lomake.ayy.fi/teekkarijaosto/wappuvaihto/.
Adacemic Engineers and Architects in Finland, more broadly known as TEK, encourages interaction between teekkari communities and is supporting the Wappu Exchange. Contact the teekkari sector correspondents Tyko Viertiö or Jonne Itäpuro if you have any questions.
13. Kyykkä Tournament on the 25th of April at 14:00
Why go to Tampere in the middle of the winter to practice some kyykkä, when you can throw skittles with the best of them in the wonderful, beautiful Otaniemi during spring? Gather a team and participate in the Wappu week kyykkä tournament on Tuesday, the 25th of April at 14:00.
The tournament is open for the first 12 teams that sign up and is played in groups, after which there will be the semifinals followed by the final. A team can fit four players, and gender, stage-of-teekkarihat-raggedness or the color of your overalls hold no stake in this competition. The winners of the tournament will be richly rewarded with awards that will be announced later!
Because there’s no need to reinvent the wheel, we will use the Academic Kyykkä World Championship rules, which can be found at http://kyykka.fi/säännöt
The signup opens on the 5th of April at 12:00 and closes on the 20th of April at 23:45 at https://lomake.ayy.fi/teekkarijaosto/kevatkyykka-2017-spring-skittles-2017/.
After the tournament, there is a great opportunity to continue the evening with the Strong Songs Sauna organized by the Lukkari Committee Lutku at the Alvari Square Wappu Arena!
WHAT: The Spring Otaniemi Kyykkä tournament!
WHERE: Alvari Square in Otaniemi!
WHEN: Tuesday, the 25th of April, starting at 14.00
WHY: Kyykkä!
More info and answers to questions from Teekkari Culture correspondents Tyko Viertiö and Johanna Kuronen (etunimi.sukunimi@ayy.fi)
14. Sitsi competition on Saturday, the 22nd of April at 13–17 @ Alvari Square
The sitsi competition is coming again to gather all the merry Wappu people to party at the Alvari square! Gather your posse, figure out a fun sitsi theme, pack your food along with tables & chairs and hop to Alvari Square on Saturday, the 22nd of April to sitsi with us at 13:00!
The sitsi competition has traditionally seen the most spectacular and imaginatively themed sitsit and creative assemblies both in costumes, songs and food! The most original and inventive teams will be rewarded on the Wappu eve on the 30th of April at the Wappurieha kick off!
Sign up your team at http://lomake.ayy.fi/teekkarijaosto/sitsikisat_2017/ by the 20th of April!
15. ESN Aalto Sports Sitsit
How many kilos of drinks can you lift into your belly with a biceps curl? How fast of a singer are you? Will you finally obtain the six-pack you’ve dreamed of? Get ready and set for our “Sports Sitsit”!
You are warmly welcome to join us for the workout of a lifetime at our sitsit on Wednesday 12th of April from 6.00 pm on!
The registration for the event will be done in the main building lobby (Otakaari 1) this week on Tuesday 4th of April and on Wednesday 5th from 11 am to 1 pm on both days, if there are any spots left after Tuesday (we’ve usually sold out on the first day, so be early).
Event on FB for more info and updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/1664886087139499/
TL;DR
WHAT: ESN Aalto Sports Sitsit
WHEN: 12th of April 2017, cocktails kick off the event at 18:00, the sitsit begin at 18:30
WHERE: Smökki, (Jämeräntaival 4, Otaniemi)
COST: With ESNcard 15 € / 13 € alcohol/alcohol free, without ESNcard 17 € / 15 €
DRESS CODE: Sports
16. Äpy-Gaala 21.4.2017
Dear friends! The shiniest star in the culture magazine skyline, the Wappu magazine Äpy, will be published at the Äpy Gala on the 21st of April. At the gala, you can get answers to questions such as “What is the 2017 Äpy concept?” or “Who is chief editor Laulikki Äpy?” In addition, there will be spectacular program gems, special effects and drinks to slake the parched tongue. Äpy salespersons start the gala party at the VIP cocktails in front of the Aalto hall at 18:00 sharp!
In short
What: The publishing party of the best Äpy magazine of the year + salesperson cocktail party
Where: Aalto-Sali, Otakaari 1
When: Friday, 21st of April, 19:00 (salesperson cocktails at 18:00)
FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/1426413620761409/
17. Human vs Zombies Otaniemi 4.-7.5.
Apocalypse!
Zombie virus is spreading! Does humanity have any chance against the ever growing zombie horde? This year the virus emerges from the labs of the rich elite. “They” created it to make people their brain dead slaves who work endlessly and contaminate more humans. Can the humans prevent this vicious plan or will the world turn as a giant factory to create more capital to the rich?
Humans vs. Zombies is a moderated game of tag where zombie players try to spread the infection by tagging human players. Team work is the key to success, so meeting new people is guaranteed. Game is completely free of charge and happens in Otaniemi 24/7 on 4.-7.5. Main tasks are in the evening, so don’t worry.
More information in FB event https://www.facebook.com/events/1099197960185814/
Signup https://lomake.ayy.fi/aava/human-vs-zombies-spring-2017/
Join the game, invite also your friends and let’s ruin the plans of the mysterious elite!
18. 95th Anniversary Concert of the Polytech Orchestra takes you on a symphonic journey into the wild!
The Polytech Orchestra, the oldest student symphony orchestra in Finland, turns 95 years and gives a jubilee concert which is a real Carnival of the Animals! The opening number is the charmingly humming orchestral suite Wasps by Vaughan Williams. The following piece is the famous Rhapsody in Blue by Gershwin. Whitacre’s Equus describing a herd of horses represents newer animal music. The journey ends at Swan Lake, where the orchestra plays movements from the beloved ballet of Tchaikovsky.
Program
Ralph Vaughan Williams: The Wasps
George Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue, piano soloist Marko Hilpo
Eric Whitacre: Equus
Pjotr Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake
conducted by Eero Lehtimäki
Tickets
50/25/15/12/8 € (VIP ticket (with very good seats and sparkling wine)/ benefactor ticket/ adults/ pensioners/ students) People at least 95 years of age free of charge.
A group discount of 10% is provided for group orders with at least 10 tickets with the code ALE10 in online ticket shop.
Tickets available at www.polyteknikkojenorkesteri.fi, from the players and at the concert hall door one hour before the concert.
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1846196178968297/
19. New pole dance choreo class starting at Otanko!
Want to dance and train your body strength at the same time? Otanko’s new beginner level choreo class will start to run on Sundays! Only skills needed are the very simplest spins. They can be learnt on our beginner level technique classes. If you feel like dancing check out our website www.otanko.ayy.fi for more details. It isn’t too late to get fit for the summer and have some fun doing it!
20. Into the FOODture 11.4.2017 : Future of food and sustainability”
April 11, 2017, 16.00 – 19.00, Aalto Design Factory
Aalto Sustainable Business Club and CEMS Club Helsinki present “Into the FOODture”, a social event for anyone interested in sustainability and the future of foods. The event will feature a panel discussion with EntoCube, Restaurant Loop, Helsieni and ResQ Club focusing on the stories of most innovative food entrepreneurs in Helsinki. We will then continue with tasting some futuristic and innovative food as well as networking and chill. The event is free to attend but requires registration.
More information and registration on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1794582297524951/
21. FSHS: Add your information to Self so you won’t miss out on your Sätky health survey!
The first wave of electronic health surveys to students, called Sätky, is now being sent by FSHS. Based on the survey, a part of the students will be invited for a health check-up.
The survey is being sent through the Self service, and you will receive a notification when it arrives if you have uploaded your contact info into Self.
So, in order for the survey to reach you, it is important that you go online straight away and ensure that you receive your survey by adding your contact info on the Self service. At the same time, you can choose if you want the notification via SMS or email.
Read more about the electronic health survey.
22. Sign up your Event to the Aalto Festival
Aalto Festival 2017 showcases the know-how of Aalto University students, alumni, teachers and researchers from the 2nd until the 31st of May in many places in the Helsinki metropolitan area.
Events by student associations and groups are also welcome. We offer event visibility as a part of the festival marketing through webpages, FB pages and other social media channels, the mobile app, web and print adverts, city visibility and of course marketing on campuses.
Sign up your event taking place in May – exhibitions, seminars, parties etc. – through this link.
The webpages will be opened by the 12th of April, and the mobile app will be launched at AYY’s Aalto Open Air event on the 19th of April. We are constantly updating our webpages, so you can still join in!
More info: Coordinator Eeva Mäkinen, eeva.makinen@aalto.fi, 050 367 6425