The first weekly newsletter of the autumn is here. This also marks a change in the sender of the newsletter now that yours truly, Henna Palonen, has returned to her post as Information Officer. You can reach me by email at tiedottaja@ayy.fi or by phone on 0505209440. Wishing you all a sunny end of August!
- Apply for the renovated apartments of JMT 5A by 14 Sept
- Pick up a student card tag and update your travel card to student status in the Learning Centre on 20 Aug–7 Sept
- Volunteering at Aalto Afterparty and at Aalto Party!
- Otaniemi Night of Arts 6.10. – Signup you subevent now
- The Year of Arts blog series: The creative art of pole dancing
- Aalto Day One on 5 September
- Otakaari 20 transforms into the Recycling Block on 17 Sept
- Bike Sale on 17–18 Sept
- Tournament of Kasper on 29 Sept
1. Apply for the renovated apartments of JMT 5A by 14 Sept
A total of 32 apartments will soon be completed at Jämeräntaival 5A in Otaniemi. The renovations will be completed in September and the apartments ready for moving in on 1 November 2018. As per the AYY Board’s decision, all AYY members are given equal opportunity to apply for the Jämeräntaival 5A apartments, and lots will be drawn to determine who gets one. Those who apply for the apartments between 13 August and 14 September will be included in the draw. Read more at /en/blog/2018/08/09/applications-for-the-renovated-jamerantaival-5-a-apartments-open-from-the-13th-to-the-22nd-of-august/
2. Pick up a student card tag and update your travel card to student status in the Learning Centre on 20 Aug–7 Sept
AYY is setting up a temporary stand to hand out tags in the main lobby of the Harald Herlin Learning Centre.
There will also be a desk in the lobby for updating HSL travel cards. PLEASE NOTE that it is not possible to obtain a new card from the temporary HSL service desk in Otaniemi; you can only update an existing card to student status. For more information on student discounts and obtaining a new card, visit the HSL website (https://www.hsl.fi/en/tickets-and-fares/discount-tickets/students).
The temporary service desk will be open Monday to Friday from 20 Aug to 7 Sept at 12–6 pm.
3. Volunteering at Aalto Afterparty and at Aalto Party!
The traditional Aalto Party is held on the 5.9. and the day will ! In order to organize the most amazing party of the orientation week, we need your help! Plenty of volunteers are needed to handle various tasks such as working as a security officer, decorating Dipoli, cooking food and cloakroom.
As a thanks the volunteers will get in for free through the VIP entrance, get the party badge and entrance to the volunteer afterparty!
In addition as recognition of the work done in the Aalto community, every volunteer will get a tie fitting the party theme. The tie can be later used for example as attached to overalls!
Register here: https://lomake.ayy.fi/aava/aalto-afterparty-aalto-party-2018-volunteers/
Most wanted tasks are filled in the order of registration. So join us now!
CULTURE AND THE YEAR OF ARTS
4. Otaniemi Night of Arts 6.10. – Signup you subevent now
Otaniemi Night of Arts (Otaniemen yö) is a cross-artistic, free campus festival held for the first time on the 6th of October 2018. It forms a part of AYY’s Year of Art. During the Night, all willing Aalto students and study organizations can get to create their own artistic and creative program. The signup is open until the end of August. Read more www.otaniemenyo.fi
5. The Year of Arts blog series: The creative art of pole dancing
Is there more to pole dancing than an efficient muscle workout? Can it be used to tell stories?
In the latest release of AYY’s The Year of Arts blog series, Otaniemi’s own pole dancing association Otanko talk about their activities, the history of pole dancing and the way each dancer can use their creativity in the sport.
Read the blog here: /blogi/?lang=en
EVENTS
6. Aalto Day One on 5 September
The students and staff of Aalto University are invited to celebrate the beginning of the new academic year on Wednesday 5 Sept 2018.
Programme
- 1.15–2.30 pm Opening of the academic year*, Otakaari 1 M
- 2.30–3.00 pm Aalto Avenue, Otakaari 1 M–Otaniementie 14
- 3.00–4.00 pm Reception and open doors at Väre, Otaniementie 14
- 4.00–8.00 pm Aalto Party*, Alvarin aukio
* Registration necessary (see below)
Registration has opened for the Aalto community on 15 August.
Further information and registration here: beta.aalto.fi
7. Otakaari 20 transforms into the Recycling Block on 17 Sept
Autumn is on its way, with new students arriving in Otaniemi and old ones leaving. A great way to optimise the flow of belongings in and out of student housing is recycling, of course! At the Recycling Block, you can make amazing flea market finds and sell of your spare gadgets! The event sees the two floors and courtyard of Otaniemi 20 transformed into a dream destination for even the most experienced flea market goer on Monday 17 Sept between 4 pm and 8 pm.
More information about the programme and schedule of the event will be announced later.
- WHAT? Recycling Block
- WHERE? Otakaari 20 upstairs, downstairs and courtyard
- WHEN? Mon 17 Sept 4–8 pm
- WHY? Come for some flea market finds!
8. Bike Sale on 17–18 Sept
Are you looking for a bike of your own that you could use to travel to the campus, the store and home? In September, you will have the chance to buy yourself a working bicycle at an affordable price at the Otaniemi Bike Sale!
The bikes cost 20€, 40€ or 60€, depending on the condition of the bike. We also sell diverse used bike parts whose cost is determined by the offers made. The bicycles on sale were abandoned but are in good condition, and were collected in the spring from the bike racks and storage rooms in Otaniemi during the Junk Bike Collection.
- WHAT? Bike Sale
- WHERE? Otaniemi, address to be announced later
- WHEN? Mon 17 Sept & Tue 18 Sept at 3–7 pm
- WHY? Buy a good bike!
- FACEBOOK? https://www.facebook.com/events/293883641381690/
9. Tournament of Kasper on 29 Sept
In the Tournament of Kasper, teams will measure their strength in tasks related to mining and materials engineering that will put both wit and physical abilities to the test. This year’s tournament will be held in Otaniemi on 29 September. Come along to cheer on the teams and see what the mining and materials industry has to offer!
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @kasperinkisat
FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/216900012342959/
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This is the Aalto University Student Union’s weekly newsletter for week 34/2018. The newsletter gives you the news on AYY and its associations and sections, as well as other useful information.
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