Starting from this week, it is time to start making a difference! The Aalto University Student Union is updating its policy papers, and ideas are sought from all members. If and when you have thoughts on what kind of issues AYY should pursue in the future, go and fill out the survey found under item 1.
Have a productive week!
Week 19
8.5. Female choir KYN’s auditions /blog/events/female-choir-kyns-auditions/
9.5. Ristin kilta: Pekka Laukkarinen – Spring Concert /blog/events/ristin-kilta-pekka-laukkarinen-kevatkonsertointia/
9.5. Mountain biking for beginners /blog/events/maastopyorailya-aloittelijoille-2/
12.5. Aalto Gamers League of Legends Tournament /blog/events/aalto-gamers-league-of-legends-tournament/
13.5. Flower Day /blog/events/kukanpaiva/
Week 20
16.5. Ristin kilta: Bible Quiz /blog/events/ristin-kilta-raamattuvisa-2/
16.5. Mountain biking for beginners /blog/events/maastopyorailya-aloittelijoille/
17.5. Spring bicycle maintenance /blog/events/fillarin-kevathuolto-3/
- Share your ideas on AYY’s advocacy policies
- #LuovutusAalto victories to Inkubio and KYllä Oluelle
- Weekly Newsletter 20/2018 earlier deadline on Wednesday, the 9th of May
- Flower Day on the 13th of May
- Discussion event on the 7th of May: Portuguese drug legislation to Finland?
- Five Years of #swagswagnamnam 9.5
- 180 Degrees’ Gala Finale 9.5.
- Aalto Friday Night Live at A Grid on the 18th of May
- National Coalition party conference proposal day on the 19th of May
AYY’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Share your ideas on AYY’s advocacy policies
The Aalto University Student Union is updating its policy papers this year. At the same time, the current policy papers will be combined into a single document. In what societal questions should the Aalto people be especially active in?
With this survey, you can bring new issues and ideas to the policy paper preparation:
https://lomake.ayy.fi/vaikuttaminen/share-your-ideas-on-ayys-advocacy-policies/
2. #LuovutusAalto victories to Inkubio and KYllä Oluelle
The Spring 2018 #LuovutusAalto blood donation campaign was won by the Bioinformation Technology Guild Inkubio with a whopping 11 donors. Victory by percentage of members went to KYllä Oluelle, with 33% of members donating blood.
In total, the campaign garnered 78 donations. Congratulations to the winners and a huge round of thanks to everyone who donated!
3. Weekly Newsletter 20/2018 earlier deadline on Wednesday, the 9th of May
Please note that the AYY weekly newsletter 20/2018 has an earlier deadline for submissions due to the upcoming Ascension Day on Thursday.
If you want your piece to be featured in the newsletter, send it to tiedotteet@ayy.fi by Wednesday, the 9th of May, 10:00!
WORKING LIFE
4. Meet&Mingle @ Tieto 9.5.
Welcome to network, eat, drink and hear how AI can be utilized in the healthcare industry.
Sign up to the Meet&Mingle @ Tieto via the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfff7JWXFduNITeIHHEtFC3o3MMbJ0LfiqI6s-gZfAjHyEJLw/viewform
WHAT:
Networking + Drinks & Food
Welcome to Tieto
How we utilize AI in the healthcare industry, Matti Ristimäki, Head of Datadriven Health
Activation workshop
Networking
WHEN: May 9th at 17:00
WHERE: Tieto Keilalahti Campus, Keilalahdentie 2, Espoo
Welcome!
CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS
5. Miserere church concert on the 22nd of May – Music from the depths of the soul
Mountains of exams getting you down? Would like to think about something completely different for a moment?
Come take a breather and calm down before the end of the academic year at the Polytech Choir’s Miserere concert at the Lauttasaari Church on the 22nd of May at 19:00. Listen to musical contrasts from the Renaissance to the modernism of the 1980s and take in the ambience of traveling from the darkness of the soul towards the light.
Tickets for students 10€ at the Polytech Choir’s ticket shop or at lippu.fi. 15€ at the door.
http://www.polyteknikkojenkuoro.fi/konsertit/miserere/
EVENTS
6. Flower Day on the 13th of May
The AYY Campus Section warmly welcomes you to celebrate the traditional festivities of Flower Day (Flooran Päivä), coinciding with the 66th birthday of the Teekkari village, on Sunday, May 13th.
This year, the event will take place in the heart of the village at Servin Mökki, starting at 18:00. You can enjoy delicious snacks and the spring-themed program. The highlight of the evening is the festive ceremony where the Flower Day message is handed over.
More information on the program and timetable to be announced later.
WHAT: Flower Day
WHERE: Smökki, Otaniemi
WHEN: Sunday, 13th of May at 18:00
PRICE: Free
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/768441560027114/
7. Discussion event on the 7th of May: Portuguese drug legislation to Finland?
Is the current Finnish legislation on narcotic substances adequate? Is it useful for the society as well as for drug users? Can the legislation be improved?
Kokoomusteekkarit have prepared a proposition for the Kokoomus (National Coalition Party) party conference, which aims to find out whether the Portuguese legislation on drugs could be applied in Finland. THL research professor Pekka Hakkarainen will participate in and open the discussion event. Other participants to be revealed later.
The event is open for everyone.
Event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/213984479187496/
Place: Aalto Design Factory, Betonimiehenkuja 5
Time: Monday, the 7th of May from 18:00 to 20:00
8. Five Years of #swagswagnamnam 9.5
The Guild of Architecture’s dazzling dance group, #swagswagnamnam is turning 5 – time to celebrate!
Welcome to Design Factory on Wednesday 9.5. at 7.30 pm. Refreshments, snacks, music, great company – and of course the most epic #swagswagnamnam show you’ve ever seen!
The afterparty starts right after the show, starring DJ Duo Nu Black. Channel your inner SWAG superstar on the dance floor!
7.30pm DOORS OPEN
8.15pm OPENING SHOW
8.20pm FREE MINGLING
9.00pm MAIN SHOW
WHAT: #swagswagnamnam’s five-year gala
WHERE: Design Factory, Otaniemi
WHEN: Wednesday 9.5. at 7.30pm
ENTRANCE: Free
https://www.facebook.com/events/1243796479090720/
9. 180 Degrees’ Gala Finale 9.5.
After 10 weeks, three teams of 180 Degrees will present their findings and recommendations for the NGOs. There will be a judge panel to give assessment.
The Gala Finale is an opportunity to network with some of the key players of the Finnish consulting sector and leading non-profits. Our guests include representatives from Bain & Company, Capgemini Consulting, UNICEF, Fida International ry, Solidarisuus, and many more.
It’s also for everyone who wishes to understand the concept of 180 Degrees and to meet awesome like-minded people who’d want to contribute to create an impact on the society.
The event is invite-only and there are only a few seats left, so please sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgkqa3hsYl7D9I2pewbSMH63gA4YF74WcYDNUU6mO6mhWvSQ/viewform – we will get back to you after a few days.
10. Aalto Friday Night Live at A Grid on the 18th of May
The first ever Aalto Friday Night Live is research brought to life!
What is “sisu”? Get answers from a cyber security connoisseur, a sustainability expert, a decision optimizer, and a satellite professor. Add to this: a live band, a visual artist, a magnetic host, and snacks & drinks.
There will be no recordings. To see it, you have to be there.
Speakers: Jarno Limnéll, Idil Gaziulusoy, Eeva Vilkkumaa and Jaan Praks
18th May, 18:00–21:00 (showtime 19–20:30) at A Grid
The event is in English.
https://www.facebook.com/events/905761286269863/
11. National Coalition party conference proposal day on the 19th of May
Kokoomusteekkarit is organizing an event for the first time, in which the National Coalition’s local associations can present their proposals both for conference attendees and interested people.
In addition to freeform discussion, the event might also feature other program, which will be defined at the event’s Facebook page.
WHERE: Aalto Design Factory, Betonimiehenkuja 5
WHEN: Saturday 19th of May from 11:00 to 23:00
https://www.facebook.com/events/650209522037554/
SPORTS AND CAMPING
12. FC Kissat is looking for new players
Meow to all old and new students! Do you want to participate in the training, matches and awesome times of the Aalto University women’s football team Kissat? We organize training once a week year around. Football during summer, futsal during winter. In addition, we participate in the Helsinki municipal hobby series.
The summer training sessions start on Tuesday, the 15th of May, from 18:00 to 19:30 at the Tali sport park field, where the training will always take place. The training is open to all fresh players of all levels of expertise. You only need sporty clothing and a water bottle to attend.
WHERE: Tali sports park / field (Ulvilantie 22)
WHEN: Tuesdays, 18:00-19:30
More info: Like FC Kissat on Facebook, www.facebook.com/fckissat, and join our Facebook group to get more information, especially on training times and matches. You can also send us an email to fckissat@gmail.com.
See you at the field!
13. Human vs Zombies Otaniemi 10th–12th May
The set is ready, the props are on point, just missing one crucial thing…
We’re recruiting the freshest talents to join our crew in the making of the next big full-length zombie feature film! Are you the new face of the surviving humans or the eye-catcher in the undead horde? Lights, camera, action!
(Disclaimer: The production company is not liable in the case of actual living death.)
Humans vs Zombies is a moderated game of tag where zombie players try to spread the infection by tagging human players. Humans can in turn protect themselves by hiding, fleeing or fighting back (using socks or foam gun darts to “stun” zombies).
Exciting missions and quests will be available every day. Since teamwork is often the best strategy, players are guaranteed to meet new people. HvZ is created for campuses like Otaniemi, so we couldn’t have a better area for the game!
Participation is completely free of charge. The organizers will provide the game scarf and special items for you. All you have to do is sign up, show up and play.
More information and signup: https://lomake.ayy.fi/aava/hvz/
OTHERS
14. Answer the survey about the attractiveness of employers and win a travel gift card
Hello, experts in technology, science and commerce!
We welcome you to take the Employer Image 2018 survey. The survey looks into the expectations and attitudes regarding the transformation of working life among experts in the fields of technology, science and commerce. The survey investigates the attractiveness of employers particularly in Finland, as well as the expectations related to working life and to employers.
A travel gift card worth 500€ and 5 gift vouchers worth 50€ are raffled on the presentcard.fi website among all who take part in the survey. If you want, you can also be granted access to a summary of the study, which will help you to follow working life trends. With the research results, we can help employers and employees to meet and interact with each other even better.
Please answer by the 30th of April. Answering the survey takes about 15 minutes. The survey is anonymous, and all information is processed confidentially.
Clicking the link will take you directly to the survey: https://norstatsurveys.com/wix/p1864033723.aspx
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This is the Aalto University Student Union weekly newsletter 19/2018. You can find news concerning AYY, its associations and sections in this newsletter, in addition to other useful information.
If you want your own piece to be a part of the weekly newsletter, send it in its finalized form to tiedotteet@ayy.fi by Thursday 10:00 if you want it out the following week. The recommended length of the text is 500 characters and the maximum length is 1 000 characters.
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