The KY Office will be closed 22.12.2008–6.1.2009. The KY Service Point with the Bookstore and the Housing Secretary (in Office hours) in the HSE main building is closed 22.-28.12. and 31.12.-1.1. and 6.1.

29.12.–30.12. and 5.1. the Service Point is open 10–15.

The normal opening times from 7.1.2009.

Professor Tuula Teeri, Ph.D., has been chosen as the first President of Aalto University. The Aalto University Foundation Board appointed Professor Teeri as President for a term of five years beginning 1 April 2009 in a meeting held on 19 December.

Professor Tuula Teeri (born 1957) is currently Vice President at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm. She completed her doctoral thesis at VTT, and received her doctorate from the University of Helsinki in 1987. Tuula Teeri is a visionary and inspirational leader of academic communities, a scientist of merit and a staunch supporter of basic research. She has worked at KTH since 1996. Tuula Teeri has significant international experience from, for example, the USA and of Finland’s scientific community at e.g. VTT. She holds several academic, societal and corporate positions.

“I am extremely excited about this challenge. Universities are being modernised all over Europe and Aalto University is leading the way. What makes the renewal so unique is the combination of Helsinki School of Economics’ (HSE), University of Art and Design Helsinki’s (TaiK) and Helsinki University of Technology’s (TKK) strong areas of expertise. I consider the commitment of the Finnish government, the business community and the whole of society to the renewal of the Finnish university system to be significant,” says Teeri, newly-appointed President of Aalto University.

“It’s regrettable that Tuula Teeri will be leaving the Royal Institute of Technology, but I wish her success in her new significant position. At the same time I hope that the co-operation between KTH and Aalto University will strengthen all the more,” says KTH President Peter Gudmundson.

The selection process was prepared by the Search Committee, including Professor Risto Nieminen from the Helsinki University of Technology (TKK), Professor Tapio Vapaasalo from the University of Art and Design Helsinki (TaiK) and Professor Jyrki Wallenius from Helsinki School of Economics (HSE), as well as Aalto University Foundation Board members Matti Alahuhta, Marja Makarow and Anne Brunila.

“For Aalto University’s first President we wanted someone who has a strong background in science and who is an excellent change leader. Both the Search Committee and Board came to the unanimous decision to choose Tuula Teeri,” said Matti Alahuhta, Chair of the Board.

Before the final choice was made, a comprehensive search took place overseas and in Finland, through which it was possible to apply or nominate a suitable candidate for the position. International recruitment professionals were also used in the process. The Search Committee processed over 60 nominations and suggested the most suitable applicants for the job to the Board.

“The recruitment process was a success. Some very high-level people applied who would not have been interested in the position if more traditional methods had been implemented,” explained Professor Tapio Vapaasalo.

The President will begin to lead the transformation process towards Aalto University together with the rectors of HSE, TaiK and TKK, Eero Kasanen, Helena Hyvönen and Matti Pursula.
“I am taking on the upcoming challenges with a humble attitude. The work that has already been done provides an excellent place to continue from,” Teeri states.

For more information: Project Director Jari Jokinen, gsm. + 358 400 914839 or jari.jokinen@aaltouniversity.fi

Tuula Teeri’s press photographs and CV can be downloaded from www.aaltoyliopisto.info.

Aalto University will start up its operations during autumn 2009, once the new Finnish Universities Act enters into force. The operations of Helsinki School of Economics, University of Art and Design Helsinki and the Helsinki University of Technology will, in their entirety, become part of the Foundation’s operations in early 2010.

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Application time is open now for international week in St.Gallen, Switzerland! Week will be full of activities again, so don’t miss it if you are interested.

Swiss International Week Comittee tell about their week like this: “Once more, we have organised a diversified programme full of interesting company visits and exciting sightseeing tours in different parts of Switzerland. Of course, cultural as well as social (also known as parties…) events will not be missing either”

The Educational Committee will choose two students based on written applications. Students who have not taken part before have a priority in the selection process. The other criteria are motivation, a positive attitude, interest in the culture and the country in question and enthusiasm to represent KY abroad. KY will cover 25% of your travel expenses, and housing, food and other costs are practically free. Please send your application to international(a)kyweb.fi by Friday 23.1. @ noon

Don’t miss the legendary puurojuhlakuntis at KY-Klubi starting at 9 PM. Welcome to enjoy the warm Christmas atmosphere, delicious porridge and spicy glögi (=traditional Finnish Christmas drink). If we are lucky, Santa may show up… Tickets cost only 3 euros and include porridge and glögi. Get yours in HSE Main Lobby on Wednesday 10.12. or Thursday 11.12. at 12 & 14 breaks.

Hello!

I’m very much late from schedule and thus very sorry! However, to compensate, here’s a massive amount of info below! Luckily, it’s all to provide you with good times and good advice

Chic - Christmas party and annual meeting

KY´s French culture club Chic is organizing combined Christmas party and annual meeting in Marski Cabinet at KY on Monday 8.12. at 6pm. Come and meet Chic´s Board 2008 and others. Little Christmas snacks and French Christmas carols will be available.

In the annual meeting, a new board will be elected for 2009. There are seven seats in the board with different roles (President, financial secretary, publicist, event coordinator, etc). However in practise, all activities are orginized together. Being a board member does not require constant and time-consuming participation. It is rather relaxed and a nice hobby where one can freely plan and organize Chic´s activities and events.

Come and be elected a board member for the upcoming year! Or, come, vote and hear what Chic has to offer for 2009!

Tikelo presents: In the Valley of Elah

The last film Tikelo is screening this fall is the brilliant “In the Valley of Elah” directed by the amazing Paul Haggis in 2007. Movie at Orion (Eerikinkatu 15) starting at 19.00.

KY Committees’ Christmas Charity Sale

The traditional KY committees’ Christmas Charity Sale is arranged in HSE’s main lobby on Tuesday 12th of December between 10:30 am and 2:30 pm. In the Charity Sale KY’s committees introduce themselves and their activities and sell items concerning their activities. Profits from the Charity Sale are donated to youth mental health work. The Charity Sale is a brilliant opportunity to get to know the Committees and the activities they offer!

Now the search is on for new members of the different Committees of KY i.e. Committee of Academic Affairs, Business Relations, Communication, Culture and Health and Wellbeing.

KY-Sub annual general meeting

Welcome all to KY-Sub´s annual general meeting on Tuesday 9.12. at 18 onwards at KY Pieni puoli (Upstairs). At the meeting, you may join Sub or even Sub´s board for 2009!
Welcome!

KY Athlete of the Year

Sports and Welfare Committee has chosen floor ball player Tero Tiitu to be the Athlete of the Year 2008. Tero plays in National floor ball League representing SSV. He has also been nominated the player of the year by the Finnish Floor ball Association. Teri studies finance in HSE and industrial engineering and management in HUT. The prize for Tero will be delivered on 11th December in Puurojuhlakuntis.

Application for Kyltericampus studios open now

The application to Kyltericampus, KY’s brand new building in Etu-Töölö with 62 studio apartments, is open 8.12.2008-25.1.2009.

During this period your date of application does not affect to the position in the queue as the positions will be drawn after 25.1.2009. Applicants currently queuing for another KY studio may move one of their applications to the queue of Kyltericampus in which case they preserve their original date of application, or join the queue as a new applicant.

The Kyltericampus, new rental flats of TKY in Etu-Töölö, will be completed in the spring of 2009. Residents can move into the building either on April 1 or May 1 2009. The final completion time will be announced on February 2 2009. More info at http://english.kyweb.org/2008/12/08/application-for-kyltericampus-studio-apartments/

KY offices are closed 10.12. and 12.12.

Walruses!

On Tuesday 9.12. you can come return your mursu-passes and collect your prizes at the Business Relations Committee’s spot at the Committee Christmas Charity Sale at HSE lobby between 10.30 and 14.30.!

KY-Karaoke’s annually meeting

Are you interested in Karaoke enough to actually join our “organizing team”? The new board will be elected in the annual meeting where you have a possibility to apply to the board.. Though you should be living permanently in Finland to be eligible to apply.

So don´t be afraid of challenges (this is not one of them) Come and join our fabulous karaoke team! After the meeting there is (at traditional) a trip to a karaoke bar!

Puurojuhlakuntis - the official KY Pre-Xmas party

Welcome to KY-Klubi this Thursday 11.12. at 21 to enjoy the warm Christmas atmosphere, delicious porridge and spicy glögi (=traditional Finnish Christmas drink). If we are lucky, Santa may show up…

Tickets cost only 3 euros and include porridge and glögi. Get yours in HSE Main Lobby on Wednesday 10.12. or Thursday 11.12. at 12 & 14 breaks.

How’s the Business with Aalto?

Read the latest issue of Aalto News in http://newsletter.aaltoyliopisto.info/en/. The newsletter describes the current situation with the new university law, tells about the Aalto get-togethers in which students are actively participating in the planning of Aalto University and introduces Aalto Wiki, the new information channel for all future Aalto-students. Check also Aalto Wiki at http://wiki.aaltoyliopisto.info.

Greetings from Educational and Social sectors!

Thank you for everyone who gave feedback about tutoring this fall! Due to this feedback we can develop tutoring for the next year. It was discussed that for example training and recruiting the tutors could be focused better next year. Because bachelor-, master-, exchange- and international degree student tutors need also different kinds of information, besides that they of course need combined information.

Remember also answer to the welfare questionnaire! It gives us valuable information about how HSE students are doing. With results we can enhance everyone’s wellbeing at HSE.

KY Athlete of the Year

Sports and Welfare Committee has chosen floor ball player Tero Tiitu to be the Athlete of the Year 2008. Tero plays in National floor ball League representing SSV. He has also been nominated the player of the year by the Finnish Floor ball Association. Teri studies finance in HSE and industrial engineering and management in HUT. The prize for Tero will be delivered on 11th December in Puurojuhlakuntis.

Have a lovely week!

All my best,
-nabila

Sports and Welfare Committee has chosen floor ball player Tero Tiitu to be the Athlete of the Year 2008. Tero plays in National floor ball League representing SSV. He has also been nominated the player of the year by the Finnish Floor ball Association. Teri studies finance in HSE and industrial engineering and management in HUT. The prize for Tero will be delivered on 11th December in Puurojuhlakuntis.

The application to Kyltericampus, KY’s brand new building in Etu-Töölö with 62 studio apartments, is open 8.12.2008-25.1.2009.

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KY’s international sector would like to meet international degree students over coffee and hear some feedback and ideas from ids. So please come and tells us in KY, Pieni puoli (meeting room in the 3rd floor of KY-house) on 8.12.2008 beginning at 17:00. We would like to talk about KY, studies at HSE, tutoring, and life in Finland from ids point of view. Welcome!

Organizer: International sector, international(a)kyweb.fi

Hello y’all,

It’s December! Woohoo! Only a couple of weeks left till the holidays kick in and boy do I need that kick right now! A lot happening before that though!

Tikelo’s pre-xmas party 1.12. @ KY and Annual meeting 3.12.

It’s time for Tikelo’s annual pikkujoulut aka Pre-xmas party at KY Iso Puoli (3rd.floor). We’ll be watching some movies, enjoying some Christmassy and less Christmassy snacks and having a good time.

The evening begins with the utmost classic Home Alone 2: Lost in New York at 17.00. The evening continues with the slightly more adult film Love Actually which should start around 19.00. You are warmly welcome to either one of these movies or to both. Bring some friends just in case the overdosage of Christmas creeps up on you. Of course, we’ll be there too, with a First Aid -kit

Tikelo is also holding its annual meeting this week. On Wednesday, the new board of Tikelo will be chosen at KY at 6p.m.

Next week Monday 8.12., the last screening of this fall “In the Valley of Elah” at Orion.

Application period for different KY Committees begin!

Now the search is on for new members of the different Committees of KY i.e. Committee of Academic Affairs, Business Relations, Communication, Culture and Health and Wellbeing. What’s it all about? Check it out on Tuesday 2.12. at 18 at KY Basement at the info evening!

Finnish Independence Day 6.12.

Finnish academic youth from the Metropolitan region have celebrated together the Finnish Independence since 1951, the year when Marshal of Finland C.G.E. Mannerheim died. The route still follows his funeral cortege route in opposite order, starting from the Hietaniemi cemetery and ending at the Senate square.

Academic youth lay commemorative wreaths at the War Memorial and then participate in a procession following their respective student organization flags with torches in their hands. Students wear their white Finnish student caps for this solemn celebration. At the Senate square the program consists of speeches and choir music, and ends with Finnish national anthem sung together.

The program at the War Memorial starts at 4 PM, and the procession at ca. 5 PM, arriving to the Senate square ca. 5.45 PM. Townspeople are welcome to join the students at the Senate square.

International week in Tallinn 13.-21.2.2009

Student Union of Tallinn University of Technology is inviting all the best participants to feel the spirit of International Week in Estonia. The theme of the week is Sustainable Development.

Organizers tell about their week like this: “Participants have a possibility to visit different companies, feel Estonian culture in the country side and party like Estonian people – Black Friday’s Unlucky Party and Valentine’s Day are only beginning! … And of course, you will learn a lot about sustainable development in Estonia.”

The Educational Committee will choose two students based on written applications. Students who have not taken part before have a priority in the selection process. The other criteria are motivation, a positive attitude, interest in the culture and the country in question and enthusiasm to represent KY abroad. KY will cover 25% of your travel expenses, and housing, food and other costs are practically free. Please send your application to international(a)kyweb.fi by Friday 5.12. @ noon

News from KY’s Educational and Social sectors

KY’s Sports and Welfare board member Sini Jokinen was elected to National Union of University Students in Finland´s (SYL) executive board. The board was elected at SYL General Assembly in Espoo, and also the strategy for the next year was decided.

The transformation teams for Aalto University have started their work, and the Aalto University Foundation Board expects first innovative presentations from the teams during the early spring semester. The rector of Aalto University will also be published hopefully soon.

Welfare questionnaire has been sent to all HSE students. Please spend a few minutes for answering it to advance the welfare of all HSE students.

The opening hours of the KY Book Store changed

The opening hours of the KY Book store have now changed to Monday-Thursday 8.45. – 16.15 and Friday 9-14. During Christmas, the store will be closed from 22. – 28.12. Also the KY offices are closed from 19.12. all the way to 6.1.

Ok, that’s all for now,
take care everyone!-nabila