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Weekly newsletter 16/2017

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It’s time to start raising the Wappu spirit! Aalto Open Air opens the spring season, and there are plenty of cool events being held until the end of the month. Remember that everyone can take part in the events, regardless of their campus or field of study! <3

The association information can be found in the association newsletter. Read it at /yhdistystiedote

 

  1. AYY’s new apartments in Jätkäsaari – Applications are open now!
  2. AYY 7th Annual Celebration, April 20th 2017
  3. AYY’s Art Collection: Open call for submissions!
  4. AYY is Searching for a Maintenance Worker
  5. Answer AYY’s survey on global competencies!
  6. Tieto GenT Trainee Program: Whether you study business, technology or both, apply now for positions in Finland!
  7. The best start to the summer: Aalto Open Air!
  8. 145. Pre-registration for the Teekkari Tradition Party
  9. OtaWappu 2017
  10. The best Wappu spirit at the Wappu Arena!
  11. Culmination of the anniversary year: the Jäynä Finals!
  12. Wappu is coming, and so is Crazy John!
  13. Strong Songs Sauna @ Wappu Arena, the 25th of April at 18:00
  14. Wappuvaihto su 23.4.2017
  15. Kyykkä Tournament on the 25th of April at 14:00
  16. Sitsi competition on Saturday, the 22nd of April at 13–17 @ Alvari Square
  17. Äpy Gala on the 21st of April 2017
  18. Human vs Zombies in Otaniemi on the 4th and 5th of May
  19. 95th Anniversary Concert of the Polytech Orchestra takes you on a symphonic journey into the wild!
  20. Join the Tyttösitsi committee!
  21. PUS-Basket’s 2nd team is looking for new players
  22. Taiji-lajiesittely 18.4.2017
  23. AALLONHUIPUT & TEK DOCJAM
  24. Workshops to help with stress management

 

 

Week 16

19.4. Aalto Open Air

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19.4. Ristin kilta: Lapland trip afterski

/blog/events/ristin-kilta-lapinmatkan-afterski/

21.4. TRIP Navigation course final exams and exam afterparty

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22.4. Sitsi competition

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22.4. Polytech Orchestra 95th anniversary concert

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Week 17

26.4. Ristin kilta: Gideons – How to implement the Great Commission? /blog/events/gideonit-miten-toteutan-laetyskaskya/

26.4. Mini Neon Rave + PrePenkkiExcu 2017

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29.4. Wappufestarit 2017

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30.4. OtaWappu 2017

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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. 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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5. Answer AYY’s survey on global competencies!

How should global competences be included in your studies? Answer AYY’s short questionnaire to help with our project with Aalto!

How are skills like effective communication in a multicultural setting developed in your studies? What kind of teaching methods would in your opinion support the learning of intercultural communication? AYY and Aalto are working together on an initiative to bring global competences into curricula, learning goals and outcomes, and we need your help and perspective! Please answer AYY’s short questionnaire (max 5 min.) about global competences in studies: https://www.webropolsurveys.com/S/C7E2B50C8E49B3AF.par

 

 

6. Tieto GenT Trainee Program: Whether you study business, technology or both, apply now for positions in Finland!

GenerationT (GenT) Trainee Program is a 10-month long program giving you the opportunity to develop yourself and be inspired by numerous interesting projects. It is a Nordic-wide program including Finland, Norway and Sweden, which will secure you with an instant broad network across country borders.

Interested? Read more at https://www.tieto.com/careers/students/gent-trainee-program

 

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 16:00!

At the 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. 145. Pre-registration for the Teekkari Tradition Party

This year, we are celebrating the 145th anniversary of being a technology student, a Teekkari. The celebratory year will be full of exciting events. The year culminates at the Teekkari Tradition Party, held in Dipoli on the 10th of November. This time, you can reserve your seat at the party beforehand by signing up on the 19th of April at the Aalto Open Air event, or at the webpage teekkarius145.ayy.fi starting from the 20th of April. There are 200 places reserved for pre-registration, and you can pre-register until the 1st of May, until 23:59. The registration is not binding, but you must confirm your sign-up in the autumn when the actual registration opens. More information about the party and other events of the celebratory year will be updated throughout the year on the webpage and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Teekkarius145/.

 

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/

http://ota.wappu.fi

 

10. The best Wappu spirit at the Wappu Arena!

Jäynäkilpailu is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and we want to celebrate it by boosting the Wappu spirit! That is why we have created a unique place for events at the heart of Otaniemi, teeming with Wappu spirit. The Wappu Arena will act as the hottest meeting point in Otaniemi and the most desired platform for events during the week before Wappu, from the 21st until the 30th of April. You can find the Wappu Arena event calendar at wappuareena.jayna.fi.

See you at the Wappu Arena! The Wappu Arena’s grand opening party takes place right after the Jäynä Finals and the Äpy Gala, and you really don’t want to miss it! By following this event, you can keep up-to-date on what is going on at the Arena and when. This is something you don’t want to miss: this Wappu will be something you have never seen before!

You can also keep track of all Wappu happenings with the Whappu application, which you can download for free into your smartphone from iStore or Android Shop. More information at wappu.fi and wappu.futurice.com.

WHAT: Wappu Arena

WHEN: 21st–30th of April

EVENT CALENDAR: wappuareena.jayna.fi

FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/1878552552426154/

 

11. Culmination of the anniversary year: the Jäynä Finals!

It’s that time again!

Come check out the most hilarious and exciting pranks of the year at the U2 hall on Friday, the 21st of April, from 16:00 onwards! We start raising the roof in front of the hall, starting from 15:00. The hall has traditionally been filled to the brim, so get there on time to secure your spot!

WHAT: 30th Jäynä Finals

WHEN: Friday, the 21st of April, from 16:00 onwards

WHERE: U2 hall (former Mellin hall)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/261943330930952/?notif_t=plan_user_associated&notif_id=1490598475986351

 

11. Wappu is coming, and so is Crazy John!

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 Crazy John concludes, the PELMU Wappu festival at Smökki will keep rocking late until the morning.

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TL;DR:

WHAT: Crazy John
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!

 

12. 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.

 

13. Wappuvaihto su 23.4.2017

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.

 

14. 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 prizes 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)

 

15. 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!

 

16. Äpy Gala on the 21st of April 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 in Otaniemi on the 4th and 5th of May

Apocalypse!

The 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 into a giant factory to create more capital for 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. The game is completely free of charge and happens in Otaniemi 24/7 on the 4th and 5th of May. The main tasks take place in the evening, so don’t worry.

More information at the FB event https://www.facebook.com/events/1099197960185814/

Signup at 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 at the 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. Join the Tyttösitsi committee!

Are you interested in organizing events with a fun gang? Join the Tyttösitsi committee! We need active and energetic helpers in organizing the Tyttösitsit (“All-girl sitsit”) in the autumn. Tyttösitsit are the largest sitsit organized for women, and they are traditionally held around October or November.

By joining the committee, you will get valuable experience in organizing large events and make new friends outside your own guild. You can take part in various activities depending on your own interests and schedule, including planning and making e.g. the decorations, menu and program and the procurement of sponsors. We also organize our own events for the committee!

If you are interested, sign up by the 31st of March by emailing us at johtokunta@teekkaritytot.fi!

WHAT: The Tyttösitsi committee – let’s organize the most magnificent sitsit of the autumn!

WHY: Make new friends by doing things together!

 

 

20. PUS-Basket’s 2nd team is looking for new players

PUS-Basket’s men’s 2nd team, PUSsycats, plays in the 5th division. We hold our practices at the Otahalli multipurpose center until the end of April on Thursdays 22:00–23:00 and on Sundays 13:00–15:00. If you want to practice with us and apply for the team for the next season, contact us via email at pusbasket@list.ayy.fi.

 

21. Introduction to taiji 18.4.2017

Hiipivät lohikäärmeet will organize an introduction to taiji after Easter on Tuesday 18.4.2017 in Otaniemi at Multi-Facility Hall, Jämeräntaival 3A at 15.15-16.45. Taiji is a traditional Chinese martial art for self defence, but nowadays it is usually practiced as a health excercise.

Welcome to experience a new way to move!

 

22. AALLONHUIPUT & TEK DOCJAM

Aalto University Doctoral Student Association (Aallonhuiput ry) and Academic Engineers and Architects in Finland (TEK) are bringing together companies and the scientific minds of doctoral students and freshly graduated doctors in AALLONHUIPUT & TEK DOCJAM. The idea is to show companies that the knowledge and expertise of doctoral students can be used to solve problems in a fresh and innovative way, as well as to show the doctoral students what kind of challenges companies face in ever increasing competition.

In the event, doctoral students are invited to show off their skills and put them to test against challenging problems provided by the participating companies. Companies are challenged to define a problem related to technology, business or arts, after which multidisciplinary groups of doctoral students brainstorm to solve them in this workshop.

Later in the evening, participants are invited to join Aallonhuiput & TEK for a relaxed evening of free discussion and food.

https://www.aallonhuiput.fi/docjam/

https://www.facebook.com/events/322981868085336/

 

23. Workshops to help with stress management

Tired? Overworked? Come and join our workshops, where we increase the skill to recognize indicators of stress and get acquainted with stress management skills.

Tietoinen läsnäolo ja stressi (Conscious presence and stress), Monday 8th of May 2017, 13-16, Otakaari 1, Majakka (M140), the workshop is held in Finnish, signups opintopsykologi@aalto.fi, info https://into.aalto.fi/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=24327758

Mindful approach to stress, Friday May 12th 2017 at 9-12, Otakaari 1, Majakka (M140), in English. Sign up by e-mail opintopsykologi@aalto.fi, more information https://into.aalto.fi/display/enopintopsykologi/Mindful+approach+to+stress

 

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