JYY http://jyy.fi/en/ Jyväskylän yliopiston ylioppilaskunta Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:16:36 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 JYY STUDENT NEWS / Week 7 http://jyy.fi/en/2012/02/13/jyy-student-news-week-7/ http://jyy.fi/en/2012/02/13/jyy-student-news-week-7/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:57:20 +0000 essivaris http://jyy.fi/?p=25338 Weekly Newsletter of the Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä (JYY)

JYY Student News is a weekly newsletter that keeps you updated on your Student Union’s news and events as well as other happenings in Jyväskylä. You’re welcome to send your questions and feedback to: jyytiset@jyy.fi.

In this week’s news:

  • Northern Flavor for Film Fanatics
  • Subcommittee for Social Affairs Looking for a Logo
  • Vote for the Best Intercultural Teacher!
  • Don’t Miss Snowday!
  • Snow Survival Experience of Your Life
  • Winter Excursion to Cape Haukanniemi
  • Know Your Coffee
  • Brass Band Performing
  • JYY Subcommittee Meetings

NORTHERN FLAVOR FOR FILM FANATICS

Wednesday February 15 – Sunday February 19, Student House Ilokivi (some screenings take place at Dynamo (Piippukatu 2) and the Museum of Central Finland (Alvar Aallon katu 7))

Nordic Film Festival, Arctic Heat 2012 is coming in with a storm, and the final program is finally out! As usual, it boasts with quantity and quality: over a hundred movies, scaling from student creations to the works of legendary directors. Compared to last year, there are also more classics and triple the amount of full length Nordic movies! In addition, you can sample interactive cinema, check out the winning flicks of Barbakan 2011 and experience old-timey silent films with live music! Tickets: 5 € for one screening, 30/20 € for festival pass (includes entrance to all screenings; lowered price for students). You can buy the tickets at the viewings or beforehand at the Nordic Glory Festival office (Kauppakatu 2 D).

Browse the whole programme at: http://www.arktisenupeeta.net/?page_id=5078

SUBCOMMITTEE FOR SOCIAL AFFAIRS LOOKING FOR A LOGO

The deadline for submissions is February 21

Subcommittee for Social Affairs is in need f its own logo! Please submit your design by February 21 in .jpg-format (max. 300kb) by e-mailing it to sosiaalisihteeri@jyy.fi. Remember to put “logo” in the title of your message. The subcommittee will choose its favorite in the meeting on Wednesday, February 22. The logo will ultimately be turned into a cloth badge.

Submissions and further details: Secretary of Social Affairs, Hannu Järvistö | sosiaalisihteeri@jyy.fi

VOTE FOR THE BEST INTERCULTURAL TEACHER!

Cast your vote between February 6 and 29

Best Teacher in Intercultural Environment is an annual quest for the most competent, enthusiastic and innovative intercultural teachers and lecturers within our university. The purpose of the competition is to

encourage the teachers to develop and diversify their teaching methods and to remind that the quality of teaching should never depend on language! Excluding the teachers of the Language Center, you can vote for any teacher that has led an entire course in a foreign language. The votes are cast anonymously in Korppi. The competition is organized by the Subcommittee for International Affairs.

Vote at: korppi.jyu.fi/kotka/r.jsp?qid=5991

Should you have any questions, contact: Secretary of International Affairs, Sanna Patja | kv-sihteeri@jyy.fi

DON’T MISS SNOWDAY!

Recruit a team and sign up straight away!

Snowday, the laid-back and legendary winter sport event for students is back again on March 6. The activities include – but aren’t limited to – snow soccer and snow floor ball tournaments, ice fishing and a frosty obstacle course. You can also give snow shoes and other fun snow sports a try. The soccer tournament is fully booked, but there’s still room for some quick floor ball teams of 4 to 6 players. Ask your friends and enrol now! Even if you aren’t into floor ball, remember to tick the day on your calendar!

Find out more about the program and enrolment at: http://jyy.fi/snowday

SNOW SURVIVAL EXPERIENCE OF YOUR LIFE

Tuesday March 6, Lake Jyväsjärvi, near Mattilanniemi Campus Snow Survival Experience, one of the most traditional and unforgettable parts of Snowday program, is now waiting for your enrolment! Venture out to the icy plains of Jyväsjärvi with local reservists of JARU organization and build an igloo-like snow shelter with your own hands! The bravest may even spend the following night in their creations. The experts of JARU make sure that everything goes smoothly and safely. Even in rough weather, the temperature inside the igloos will rise above freezing and all the many international students participating in the previous years have made it to the morning 100% alive. This is the ultimate Nordic experience for all the international students out there – don’t miss it! Participation costs 15€, which includes insurance, some food, sauna time, sleeping gear and the experience of your life. There’s only room for 30 adventurers, so sign up already!

More details at: http://www.jarury.fi/snowsurvival

WINTER EXCURSION TO CAPE HAUKANNIEMI

Saturday February 18, 1 – 4 pm, departure from the front of Rentukka, Kortepohja Student Village

Join the Recreational Subcommittee of Kortepohja Student Village (KVAT) for a small midwinter outing! The plan is to meet in front of Rentukka and walk to a scenic campfire spot at the end of Cape Haukanniemi to have a warm sausage and a cup of hot juice. Or bring your own snack or lunch – fresh air is the best spice! Don’t forget extra-warm clothes or ice-fishing gear either! No alcohol is served during the trip, so children are also welcome to join their parents. If the temperature should drop below -20 in the morning, the trip will be cancelled. Sign up on Facebook, so the organizers know to reserve a sausage for you!

Enrol at: www.facebook.com/events/157463361035821

KNOW YOUR COFFEE

Monday February 13, 5.30 pm, room JT120 at Juomatehdas

JyYK, he local branch of the UN Association invites everyone with global consciousness or an appetite for coffee to their open documentary night. Coffee is an essential part of Finnish social culture as well, but where does it actually come from? Black Gold is an eye-opening account of the life cycle of coffee. The viewing is free of charge and comes with a side order of small snacks. Welcome!

Check details at: facebook.com/jyyk.ry

BRASS BAND PERFORMING

Saturday February 18, 9 pm, Poppari Live Music Club

Puhkupillit, the very own brass band of the University of Jyväskylä is performing at Poppari next weekend. This will wake, shake and brisk you up, whether you are a horn music connoisseur or not – and your ears and eyes won’t forget the show till Monday! Tickets: 10€/5€.

Further information at: www.puhkupillit.com

JYY SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS

Subcommittees are open student groups that organize events and provide a discussion forum for topical issues of their respective fields of interest.

Subcommittee for International Affairs
Wednesday February 15, 4.15 pm, the rear of Cafeteria Ilokivi

Welcome to the second meeting of the spring semester! SIA strives for increasing intercultural awareness and contacts. It also looks after the interests of international students and promotes overall internationalization. Whether you are an old-timer or a fresh face, the table is open for your ideas and opinions. The usual snacks and coffee are served, of course!

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You can vote for any teacher giving a full-time academic course in a language other than Finnish, excluding the teachers of the Language Center.

You can give your vote anonymously in Korppi:

Voting is open from 6th till 29th February. The result of the voting will be announced and the winner will be awarded in March.

Make your learning experience count and give your vote for the teacher who you think deserves to be awarded!

  • For more information contact
    Sanna Patja
    Secretary of International Affairs
    kv-sihteeri@jyy.fi
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Cafeteria Ilokivi is on Christmas break between December 23rd and January 8th

Merry Christmas and Successful New Year! See you again in 2012!

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JYY Student News is a weekly newsletter that keeps you updated on your Student Union’s news and events as well as other happenings in Jyväskylä. You’re welcome to send your questions and feedback to: jyytiset@jyy.fi.

In this week’s news:

  • New Board of Executives Taking Shape
  • Dropped off Mailing Lists?
  • Cruise in Style with JYY Line!
  • Psychology Students Win the Annual Environment Contest
  • Great New Year Resolution: Make Your Organization More Eco-Savvy!
  • Participate in the Great Christmas Cleaning of the Student Village!
  • Musica Choir’s Christmas Concert: O Magnum Mysterium
  • The Most Beautiful Christmas Carols
  • Join the Independence Day Torch Procession
  • Celebs Pick up Hockey Sticks for a Good Cause
  • Speedy Dates and Silly Sports
  • JYY Subcommittee Meetings

CHRISTMASTIME CHECKLIST:

  • The Central Office of the Student Union is taking their Christmas break from December 22 to January 2.
  • Cafeteria Ilokivi is closed between December 23 and January 8.
  • The third period of the on-going academic year starts on January 9.

NEW BOARD OF EXECUTIVES TAKING SHAPE

New chair Kalle Jokinen leads the board through 2012

In their first gathering last Thursday, the new Council of Representatives elected the Board of Executives for 2012. The Board is in charge of the Student Union’s daily decision-making, such as publishing statements and allocating organizational grants. Kalle Jokinen (Pörssi & Dumppi) is the Board’s new chairman. Other members of the board are Iiris Hosia and Susanna Koistinen of Green Left Wing, Elvi Juvonen of Centre Students, Tuomo Siivinen of Coalition Students, Janne Ruuth and Antti Väisänen of Natural Scientists, Annika Mäkeläinen and Hanna-Mari Savolainen of The Interdiciplinary and Markus Hemminki of Pörssi & Dumppi. The main tasks and responsibilities of each Board member will be negotiated in another meeting.

DROPPED OFF MAILING LISTS?

Find all the University’s mailing lists at: http://lists.jyu.fi/mailman/listinfo

Due to the shift from the old Webmail-based system to the new Isa-mail system, some students have dropped off some of the mailing lists they had been subscribing. If you have already moved to the University’s new e-mail system, make sure that you are receiving all the mails you are supposed to receive. If your new address isn’t on some of your favorite mailing lists, remember to resubscribe them at: http://lists.jyu.fi/mailman/listinfo.

The mailing lists of JYY Subcommittees:

http://jyy.fi/kopo-listalle

http://jyy.fi/sopo-listalle

http://jyy.fi/kv-listalle

http://jyy.fi/ymparisto-listalle

http://jyy.fi/kehy-listalle

http://jyy.fi/kulttuuri-listalle

http://jyy.fi/liikunta-listalle

http://jyy.fi/kvat-listalle

CRUISE IN STYLE WITH JYY LINE!

Tuesday December 6, 6 pm – 3 am, Student House Ilokivi

JYY Line welcomes you on board the best pre-Christmas party on Baltic Sea! Bat&Ryyd bring the authentic cruise atmosphere to the dance floor while you can try your hand at bingo or karaoke. Also featuring YsäriJysäri DJs, Tax-Free and a queer dance! Award for the best maritime outfit! Free admission. Välkommen ombord!

Further, up-to-date info at: http://www.facebook.com/events/179740642109670

PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS WIN THE ANNUAL ENVIRONMENT CONTEST

The encouragement prize goes to Pedago

Each year, the Subcommittee for Environmental Affairs is organizing a contest for the Student Union’s suborganizations: which organization is the most considerate towards the environment? This year, Stimulus, the subject organization of psychology students, have triumphed. Ville Niskanen, who has been in charge of the organization’s environmental considerations has been injecting green values in all the events and announcements of Stimulus. The organization has, for example, favored responsibly produced vegetarian food, taken good care of recycling, gone dumpster diving and cooked vegan food together. JYY congratulates the winners and awards them with 200 €. Class teacher students of Pedago also receive an encouraging 50 € for improving their environmental sensibilities.

For more information, contact: The Chair of the Subcommittee for Environmental Affairs, Aino Sirén | aino.siren@gmail.com

GREAT NEW YEAR RESOLUTION: MAKE YOUR ORGANIZATION MORE ECO-SAVVY!

Environment contest of 2012 is already starting up!

The organizations can once again compete in eco-friendliness between December 1, 2011 and October 30, 2012. The annual environment contest is the Student Union’s way of encouraging its suborganizations to take the environment into account in all of their activities. All the organizations that meet the environmental criteria are awarded with an eco-label, and the greenest organization receives a prize of 200 euros from the Subcommittee for Environmental Affairs. The organization that makes most improvements to its eco-ways is recognized with an encouragement prize of 50 euros. The environmental administrators of the organizations should read the rules carefully and keep them in mind throughout the year!

See further information and the criteria at:

http://jyy.fi/opiskelijalle/ymparisto/jarjestojen-ymparistokilpailu/

PARTICIPATE IN THE GREAT CHRISTMAS CLEANING OF THE STUDENT VILLAGE!

Bicycle Round-up: Wednesday December 7, 4 pm
Hallway Clean-up: Thursday December 8, 3 pm

Let’s wait for Christmas in a tidier Student Village! In the great bike round-up, abandoned bikes are collected from the bike stands around the Village and taken to a long-term storage. And the idea of the hallway clean-up is, of course, to clear the common areas of furniture and other loose items by taking them to the storage rooms or dumpsters. Participating definitely pays off, because all the helpers get to enjoy a warm sauna and delicious treats at the sauna premises of building B on both clean-up days. Also, what better way to befriend some fellow villagers?

MUSICA CHOIR’S CHRISTMAS CONCERT: O MAGNUM MYSTERIUM

Saturday December 10, 9 – 10 pm, Taulumäki Church

Musica Choir is chanting forth warm midwinter atmosphere in their traditional Christmas concert. Come to hear about the miracles of Christmas in Latin, Finnish and the international language of music. Tickets: 10/5€ You can buy your tickets in advance by contacting a choir member, but there should still be some left at the door.

More info at: http://www.musicakuoro.net

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS CAROLS

Christmas Carols from Seminaarinmäki: Wednesday December 7, 3 pm, City Church
Christmas Carols for Students and Youth: Friday December 9, 7.30 pm, Kortepohja Church

If Christmas carols are just the thing to put you in a good mood, this is your lucky week! On Wednesday, people from the Department of Music, university’s Culture Committee and local congregation serve a church-full of Seminaarinmäki’s favorite Christmas carols. On Thursday, more carols, as well as some seasonal evening snacks, are brought to you by students and youngsters of Kortepohja.

JOIN THE INDEPENDENCE DAY TORCH PROCESSION

Tuesday December 6, 6 – 7 pm, from University Main Building to Old Cemetery

Like in the previous years, the freshmen of the Department of Teacher Education are calling together an atmospheric torch procession. This is to honour Finland’s hard-gained independence and the late fellow students that gave their lives in the wars. The procession gathers in front of University Main Building (building C on Seminaarinmäki Campus) and heads out to Old Cemetery, along Kauppakatu and Puistokatu. In the cemetery, at 6.30 – 7 pm, a traditional memorial wreath is placed on the soldiers’ graves and Musica Choir performs. The event is translated in Finnish sign language. Anyone is welcome to join the procession, with or without a student’s cap. Please come to the meeting point at 5.45 pm.

For details, please contact: Nico Rissanen | 045 639 2402 and Anna Pitkänen | 040 0778 986

CELEBS PICK UP HOCKEY STICKS FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Saturday December 17, 5 pm, Synergia Arena

Jyväskylä’s own ice stadium is proud to host a charity hockey match for the newborns of the central hospital of Central Finland. Taking part in the showdown are Red Ice Team Jyväskylä and Pietarinkadun Oilers. The former is made up of local celebrities, while the latter boasts, for example, singer Sakari Kuosmanen, actor Mikko Leppilampi and presenter Heikki Paasonen in its line-ups. Tickets: 12 € / seat, 10€ / standing room, 8€ / child (12 years or less). The match is followed with an after party in Freetime. The program of the party includes shows by Pietarinkadun Oilers Allstars Band and Halavatun Papat as well as a charity auction – presented, of course, by Pietarinkadun Oilers.

Check out more information at: http://www.facebook.com/events/134108150028184

SPEEDY DATES AND SILLY SPORTS

Monday December 5, 5 pm, Harju

Retkue is synonymous with fun and humorous sports events. This time they have come up with a line of silly “national sports” like mobile phone throwing, wife carrying, iron bar walking and elephant ball. You can try these all out – in the midst of speed dating! Through silly pair exercises, you get to know a bunch of eligible bachelors and bachelorettes. Make note of the ones you like and, hopefully, you will get to meet and socialize with them again! Remember to sign up on the organization’s website! Participating costs 30 € for students and 40 € for everyone else.

Enrolment and more information at: http://retkue.fi/liikunnallinen-pikadeitti

JYY SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS

Subcommittees are open student groups that organize events and provide a discussion forum for topical issues of their respective fields of interest.

Subcommittee for Environmental Affairs
Wednesday December 7, 4 pm, the rear of Cafeteria Ilokivi

Subcommittee for Sports
Thursday December 8, 4.15 p, the rear of Cafeteria Ilokivi

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JYY Student News is a weekly newsletter that keeps you updated on your Student Union’s news and events as well as other happenings in Jyväskylä. You’re welcome to send your questions and feedback to: jyytiset@jyy.fi.

In this week’s news:

  • The New Council in Session
  • Seize the Free Education Day
  • Best Western Ever? – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly in Kampus Kino
  • Fall’s Final Café Lingua
  • Practice Party for the Upcoming Christmas Cruise
  • Student Village Tuning in to Christmastime
  • Spread the Holiday Spirit with Toy Donations!
  • Santas Take over the Campus!
  • Design a Logo for Kortepohja Student Village
  • International Christmas
  • JYY Subcommittee Meetings

THE NEW COUNCIL IN SESSION

First gathering on Thursday December 1, 5 pm, Cafeteria Ilokivi

The Student Union’s new Council of Representatives is gathering for the first time. One of the first things on the agenda is choosing the new chairpersons and the Board of Executives for 2012. All students, regardless of their background in student union politics, are welcome to come and witness the parliamentary drama of the year first-hand.

SEIZE THE FREE EDUCATION DAY

Monday November 28

Next Monday is the national Free Education Day, a perfect time to stop for a moment and think about the haves and have-nots of the educational field. While we should cherish the Finnish educational system that guarantees equal education opportunities to everyone, regardless of their class or status, it’s also good to remember that few people around the world are so lucky…

BEST WESTERN EVER? – THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY IN KAMPUS KINO

Tuesday November 29, 7 pm, Student House Ilokivi

Sergio Leone’s “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” (1966) is a true heavyweight amongst classic western movies. The film is built around money bags that were stolen from the Confederation in the confusion of American Civil War and then fought over by three very different gun-slingers. The almost three-hour film is nicely restored and outfitted with digital sounds that allow Ennio Morricone’s legendary soundtrack grow to its full bloom. The doors open at 6.30 pm and the theater bar is open throughout the viewing. Tickets: 5 € for students, 6 € for everyone else. Or buy a season ticket (good for six months and six films) for 25€/30€.

FALL’S FINAL CAFÉ LINGUA

Monday November 28, 6 – 8 pm, Cafeteria Ilokivi

Sadly, it’s time for the semester’s last Café Lingua. Come to make the most of it by chatting upon a cup of tea or coffee and practicing your favourite languages. Who knows, you might even pick up some new ones! In Café Lingua, people around the world come together to improve their language skills, play games, chat and learn new things with the help of friends. It’s all about having fun, meeting people – and learning languages!

PRACTICE PARTY FOR THE UPCOMING CHRISTMAS CRUISE

Tuesday December 6, 6 pm – 3 am, Student House Ilokivi

Only a week left till the Student Union’s great pre-Christmas cruise! Luckily, you have a chance to train your body and soul to this important event in your own student house. Bat&Ryyd bring the authentic cruise atmosphere to the dance floor while you can try your hand at bingo or karaoke. Also featuring YsäriJysäri DJs, Tax-Free and a queer dance! Award for the best maritime outfit! Free admission.

See more further information at: http://www.facebook.com/events/179740642109670/

STUDENT VILLAGE TUNING IN TO CHRISTMASTIME

Wednesday November 30, 8 pm, Restaurant Rentukka in Kortepohja Student Village

It’s time to dig the sleigh bells, elf boots and snowflake ornaments out of the closet, because Santa Claus is coming to Kortepohja Town! Come to open the holiday season with Korteforte choir, singer group Siivilä and Sumupuu Duo. Tiernikset, a gender-neutral Star Boy group is rewriting the holiday singing traditions while the late-night dance music is offered by The Jackups. In addition to musical spectacles, the program consists of a round of rice porridge and a quiz. The whole event is free of charge, courtesy of the Recreational Subcommittee of the Student Village (KVAT). Note that some earlier announcements have a wrong date.

Check further information at: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=287132951326582

SPREAD THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH TOY DONATIONS!

Throughout the week at University Main Library

The Campus branch of the Finnish Red Cross is spreading the holiday spirit by collecting and donating old and new toys to poor Finnish families. If you wish to give a small Christmas present to an underprivileged child, bring your excess toys to the donation box placed in the entryway of the University Main Library. Light up somebody’s Christmas!

For more details, contact: Reetta Hanhikoski | reetta.s.hanhikoski@jyu.fi

SANTAS TAKE OVER THE CAMPUS!

Thursday December 1, 11 am – 3 pm, all around the campus

The global Christmas campaign Winter2Go is bringing December to the University of Jyväskylä. Last year, about 2.500 Santa Claus clones participated in spreading the joy of the holidays and this year, Jyväskylä is one of the target towns! You can spot some jolly red-caps all around the campus, giving away small gifts, hot drinks and, of course, holiday spirit.

For more details, contact: Merja Toukola | metoukolat@gmail.com

DESIGN A LOGO FOR KORTEPOHJA STUDENT VILLAGE!

Submit your design by November 30

Our beloved Student Village is legendary enough to have its own logo. Could your artistic skills mark the history of Kortepohja Student Village from here to eternity? Only one way to find out: design a logo that represents this unique community and living environment and submit it digitally or on paper. The medium doesn’t matter – all that matters are fabulous results!

Submit the logo along with your contact information by November 30 by email (asunnot@jyy.fi, .jpg file, max. 300 kb, mark “LOGO” as the topic of the message) or by mail (JYY Asukaspalvelut, Vehkakuja 2B, 40700 Jyväskylä, mark “LOGO” somewhere on the envelope). If your suggestion is chosen, you will have to deliver another, printable version of it – the new logo will appear on all kinds of announcements and prints the Student Village publishes. The winner’s name is announced on kortepohja.fi website and he or she will be rewarded with an iPod Nano (16 GB). Kortepohja Student Village will reserve all rights to use the winning logo.

INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS

First planning meeting on Wednesday November 30, 5.15 pm, location decided later

Are you an international student? Staying in Jyväskylä for the holidays? If you don’t want to mope the whole Christmas alone in your apartment, join our team and help us throw the most international Christmas celebration in town! We are gathering a group of international students to plan and spend a traditional – or simply fun - Christmastime in Jyväskylä! The last year’s event was a truly international experience in Common House Lillukka of Kortepohja Student Village. This year’s theme and particularities are, however, entirely up to you and your fellow party planners! So, show up on Wednesday or contact the Secretary of International Affairs as soon as possible and announce your ideas and interest. The Student Union will offer their help and support for organizing the event.

If you are interested in organizing this event, please contact: kv-sihteeri@jyy.fi

JYY SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS

Subcommittees are open student groups that organize events and provide a discussion forum for topical issues of their respective fields of interest.

Subcommittee for Social Affairs
Tuesday November 29, 4.15 pm, the rear of Cafeteria Ilokivi

Subcommittee for Development Cooperation, Christmas party work group
Tuesday November 29, 5.30 pm, sauna quarters of building A, Kortepohja Student Village

Subcommittee for Cultural Affairs
Wednesday November 30, 4.15 pm, board cabinet in Student House Ilokivi

]]> http://jyy.fi/en/2011/11/28/jyy-student-news-week-48/feed/ 0 JYY STUDENT NEWS / Week 47 http://jyy.fi/en/2011/11/18/jyy-student-news-week-47/ http://jyy.fi/en/2011/11/18/jyy-student-news-week-47/#comments Sat, 19 Nov 2011 12:34:18 +0000 Oskari Rantala http://jyy.fi/?p=23275 Weekly Newsletter of the Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä (JYY)

JYY Student News is a weekly newsletter that keeps you updated on your Student Union’s news and events as well as other happenings in Jyväskylä. You’re welcome to send your questions and feedback to: jyytiset@jyy.fi.

In this week’s news:

  • Shed the Stress on Welfare Week
  • Greet Your Fellow Student Villagers
  • Buyers and Sellers: Welcome to JYY’s Fleamarket!
  • More Swapping, Less Buying
  • Anniversary Seminar of the Local UN Organization
  • Masculine Beauty from Mathematicians
  • Design a Logo for Kortepohja Student Village!
  • Revolution in the Film Archive
  • JYY Subcommittee Meetings

SHED THE STRESS ON WELFARE WEEK

http://jyy.fi/hyvinvointi

The Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä is spending week 47 with their mind on different welfare issues. During the week, there are several free events that will help you to maintain your health and happiness. JYY is organizing the theme week in cooperation with the FSHS and University Sports.

PROGRAM:

TRY UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOR FREE THIS WEEK! (November 21 – 25)
As usual, Welfare Week is also a free week in University Sports. Go ahead and sample the supervised exercise classes in fitness, health and dance! Sports stickers are not required this week!

EXPLORE VIRTUAL EXERCISING
Tuesday November 22, 5 – 7 pm, Bar Launch (Väinönkatu 9, the entrance of Terveystalo, 2nd floor)
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a game controller? In a number of sporty console games, you can realize this! Try out Kinect Sports and other dance and exercise games at Bar Launch! The event is free for the students of the University of Jyväskylä.

JOG WITH THE SPORTS ADVISORS
Sunday November 27, 3 pm
The sports advisors of the University are taking winter weary students for a jog! The starting point is in the harbor, on the Lutakko side of Kuokkala Bridge. You decide your pace yourself.

GREET YOUR FELLOW STUDENT VILLAGERS

Say hi!

Kortepohja Student Village participates in Welfare Week by campaigning for good neighbourliness. Encountering familiar faces should cheer you up and make you feel safe. Student Village is a community, so say hi to your neighbours wherever you encounter them – in the stairs, in an elevator, in the hallway or outside. Simple gestures like this are a great basis for courtesy and tolerance.

BUYERS AND SELLERS: WELCOME TO JYY’S FLEAMARKET!

Saturday November 26, 11 am – 2 pm, Cafeteria Ilokivi

Come to browse and discover bargains at the Student Union’s flea market next Saturday! Or, if there’s unnecessary stuff filling your closets and blocking your hallways, there’s still room for a few sellers! Subcommittee for Environmental Affairs is organizing the event and treating the visitors for coffee and small snacks. Reserve your stand and check the details on Korppi (search for “jyykirppis”).

Further information: Kai Ylinen | kai.e.ylinen@student.jyu.fi & Nina Kolehmainen | nina.j.kolehmainen@student.jyu.fi

MORE SWAPPING, LESS BUYING

Thursday November 24, 10 am – 2 pm, lobby area of the main building (building C on Seminaarinmäki Campus)

To celebrate the annual Buy Nothing Day, student organizations for education students are setting up a big exchange market in the University main building. The event is organized in cooperation with Friends of the Earth Finland and the Subcommittee for Environmental Affairs – and it is open for everyone. The idea is to urge all the students and organizations to consider their attitudes towards consumerism and recycling. Is the new one always the best one? Put it to a test: bring with you all the stuff you don’t really need and all the clothes you never wear and see if anyone else wants them. You are welcome to browse and take what other swappers have for offer whether you give stuff away or not. Remember that all your offerings should be in good shape! You can drop your swappables to the coat racks of building C before the event, as long as you mark clearly that they are meant for the market. Everything that doesn’t get adopted will be delivered to a recycling center.

Exchange Market on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=318240758191596
Buy Nothing Day on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/alaosta

ANNIVERSARY SEMINAR OF THE LOCAL UN ORGANIZATION

Friday November 25, 2 – 5 pm, Lyhty (building P on Seminaarinmäki Campus)

The United Nations Association of Jyväskylä is celebrating its fifth birthday by an open seminar. The guest speakers come from various fields: Maija Kaukonen is WWF’s forest expert, Alina Böling is a youth delegate in the UN and Tove Seling is the program coordinator of Siemenpuu Foundation, an organization that supports environmental work in the Southern hemisphere. All presentations are in English. Welcome!

MASCULINE BEAUTY FROM MATHEMATICIANS

Physics, maths and IT students take it off

If you’re more attracted to brainy science students than beefy sports students, the new hunk calendar of Ynnä is surely perfect for you! Admire the hottest guys from the Departments of Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science playing chess, experimenting with liquid nitrogen and more. Half-naked, of course – just for you! 12 € / calendar.

Place your orders at: https://docs.google.com/a/norsunluutorni.fi/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dE1MR0J2YkplU3ZkUjdaX2IwWUYtUlE6MQ

DESIGN A LOGO FOR KORTEPOHJA STUDENT VILLAGE!

Submit your design by November 30

Our beloved Student Village is legendary enough to have its own logo. Could your artistic skills mark the history of Kortepohja Student Village from here to eternity? Only one way to find out: design a logo that represents this unique community and living environment and submit it digitally or on paper. The medium doesn’t matter – all that matters are fabulous results!

Submit the logo along with your contact information by November 30 by email (asunnot@jyy.fi, .jpg file, max. 300 kb, mark “LOGO” as the topic of the message) or by mail (JYY Asukaspalvelut, Vehkakuja 2B, 40700 Jyväskylä, mark “LOGO” somewhere on the envelope). If your suggestion is chosen, you will have to deliver another, printable version of it – the new logo will appear on all kinds of announcements and prints the Student Village publishes. The winner’s name is announced on kortepohja.fi website and he or she will be rewarded with an iPod Nano (16 GB). Kortepohja Student Village will reserve all rights to use the winning logo.

REVOLUTION IN THE FILM ARCHIVE

On Sundays November 27 – December 11, 6 pm, Dynamo auditorium (Piippukatu 2)

Finnish Film Archive ends its autumn series with three films by real, old-school communists! “The First Charge of the Machete” is a Cuban pioneer of pseudo-documentary genre, set in the tumults of a violent peasant uprising in the 19th centrury. “Che!” was Hollywood’s first attempt to make a biography about the greatest revolutionary hero of all time – the results are extremely campy and hilarious, with Jack Palance playing Fidel Castro. “Spartacus” is a glorious spectacle about the great slave rebellion against the mighty Roman empire, starring Kirk Douglas, Jean Simmons, Laurence Olivier, Tony Curtis, Peter Ustinov… and a cast of thousands! All films are either spoken or subtitled in English. Tickets 5e / 3e. Copies: 35 mm.

Program:

November 27: Manuel Octavio Gómez: The First Charge of the Machete (Cuba, 1969)
December 4: Richard Fleischer: Che! (USA, 1969)
December 11: Stanley Kubrick: Spartacus (USA, 1960)

JYY SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS

Subcommittees are open student groups that organize events and provide a discussion forum for topical issues of their respective fields of interest.

Subcommittee for International Affairs
Wednesday November 23, 4.15 pm, board cabinet in Student House Ilokivi

Recreational Subcommittee of Kortepohja Student Village (KVAT)
Thursday November 24, 5.30 pm, club room of building C (in Kortepohja Student Village)

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JYY Student News is a weekly newsletter that keeps you updated on your Student Union’s news and events as well as other happenings in Jyväskylä. You’re welcome to send your questions and feedback to: jyytiset@jyy.fi

In this week’s news:

  • Christmas Comes Early for the Subcommittees
  • Dozen Ways to Shed the Stress
  • Design a Logo for Kortepohja Student Village!
  • Café Lingua Strikes Again
  • Classic Sci-fi Epic Shown for Free
  • French Feature at Kampus Kino
  • Skip Outside the Mainstream at Höstfest
  • Find Your Way at My Way
  • Sports Students Publishing a New Hunk Calendar
  • Explore Botany with Lars Levi Laestadius
  • JYY Subcommittee and Work Group Meetings

CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY FOR THE SUBCOMMITTEES

Thursday November 17, sauna quarters of Opinkivi, 7 pm

The Subcommittees of the Student Union are throwing a joint pre-Christmas party for everyone who cannot wait till December! The Subcommittees are open for all students and this is a perfect chance for you to learn more about their activities – with a side order of mulled wine, little snacks and chilling out. If you wish to bathe in sauna, remember to bring your own towel. Own sauna drinks are welcome as well. So, get your elf cap on and kick-start the Christmas with us!

DOZEN WAYS TO SHED THE STRESS

Student Union’s Welfare Week, November 21 – 27

The annual welfare theme week is just around the corner! As usual, one of the main themes is stress management. Check out the whole week’s program and find your own way of relaxing at: jyy.fi/hyvinvointi.

DESIGN A LOGO FOR KORTEPOHJA STUDENT VILLAGE!

Submit your design by November 30

Our beloved Student Village is legendary enough to have its own logo. Could your artistic skills mark the history of Kortepohja Student Village from here to eternity? Only one way to find out: design a logo that represents this unique community and living environment and submit it digitally or on paper. The medium doesn’t matter – all that matters are fabulous results! Submit the logo along with your contact information by November 30 by email (asunnot@jyy.fi, .jpg file, max. 300 kb, mark “LOGO” as the topic of the message) or by mail (JYY Asukaspalvelut, Vehkakuja 2B, 40700 Jyväskylä, mark “LOGO” somewhere on the envelope). If your suggestion is chosen, you will have to deliver another, printable version of it – the new logo will appear on all kinds of announcements and prints the Student Village publishes. The winner’s name is announced on kortepohja.fi website and he or she will be rewarded with an iPod Nano (16 GB). Kortepohja Student Village will reserve all rights to use the winning logo.

CAFÉ LINGUA STRIKES AGAIN

Monday November 14, 6 – 8 pm, Cafeteria Ilokivi

The popular Café Lingua is here again! Come to chat upon a cup of tea or coffee and practice your favourite languages. Who knows, you might even pick up some new ones! In Café Lingua, people around the world come together to improve their language skills, play games, chat and learn new things with the help of friends. It’s all about having fun, meeting people – and learning languages!

CLASSIC SCI-FI EPIC SHOWN FOR FREE

Wednesday November 16, 7 pm, Student House Ilokivi

Good news for sci-fi geeks: Vapaa Kino, the movie theater branch of the Subcommittee for Cultural Affairs, has chosen Fritz Lang’s Metropolis in its fall program! Only last year, this classic was restored to the shape it was in its premiere night, in Germany of 1927, and now we get to see it in its full glory! Metropolis is a significant piece of movie history: in Internet Movie Database, it ranks 91st on list of the best movies of all time! You don’t want to miss it! Vapaa Kino is committed to bringing copyright-free films and movies with Creative Commons -license to students for free, so there are no admission fees! The bar is open throughout the event.

FRENCH FEATURE AT KAMPUS KINO

Tuesday November 15, 7 pm, Student House Ilokivi

Of Gods and Men is a story about seven monks living in Algerian mountains, amidst the flames of a terrible war. The film is based on real events and directed by Xavier Beauvois. It won the Grand Prix award at the film festival of Cannes and has attracted more than three million viewers in movie theaters all around France. It has stirred all sorts of conversations amongst people from all walks of life. Starring Lambert Wilson, Michael Lonsdale and Olivier Rabourdin. The doors open at 6.30 pm and the bar will be open throughout the viewing. Arabic/French audio, Finnish subtitles. Tickets: students 5 €, others 6 €. Or buy a season ticket for 25€/30€ (covers six films).

SKIP OUTSIDE THE MAINSTREAM AT HÖSTFEST

Friday November 18 & Saturday November 19, upstairs and downstairs of Student House Ilokivi

Cultural organization Hear is bringing Höstfest back weirder than ever. More than 30 artists from Finland, Belgium and the United States take musical self expression all the way to its unexplored margins. Come sample psychedelic blues, noise-folk, audio art pop, afro beat, underground poetry and more. The event is opened by a showing of Xavier Bardón’s film collage, CONGO LOVE. Bardón himself will be present to introduce his flicks, which depict the visionaries of Congolese pop music scene of the 1970s and 80s. You can acquaint yourself with the artists beforehand on Hear’s website. There you’ll find an online radio, which is playing related music 24 a day and rerunning the recordings of the previous festivals every night at 8 pm. This year’s festival will also be broadcast live on the same channel. Tickets: 2 days for 20 €, 1 day for 12 €.

Program, tickets and further details at: http://www.hear.fi/hostfest

FIND YOUR WAY AT MY WAY

Tuesday November 15 10 am – 4 pm & Wednesday November 16 9 am – 3 pm, Hippos Hall

My Way is a two-day fair centering around education, work and recreation. This year’s special themes are internationality and multiculturalism. So, head to Hippos Hall and meet people with interesting international experiences, from immigrants to exchange students, tour the stands of the exhibitors or simply enjoy the worldly atmosphere! Special guest Fatbardhe Hetemaj was elected Finland’s Refugee Woman of the Year in 2009. Free admission.

For more information, visit: www.myway.fi

SPORTS STUDENTS PUBLISHING A NEW HUNK CALENDAR

On sale in all Sonaatti Cafeterias from November 16 onwards

Boys from the Department of Sport Sciences are publishing another edition of their legendary hunk calendar. The new calendar brings the well-built but scarcely dressed sports students on your wall in full color! The calendar will be on sale in all Sonaatti cafeterias from Wednesday onwards. Remember to get your own and buy a couple for Christmas presents! You know you’ll need some eye candy for 2012 as well!

If you have any questions, contact: aapo.autio@jyu.fi

EXPLORE BOTANY WITH LARS LEVI LAESTADIUS

Exhibited until the end of March in the Nature Museum of Central Finland

The personal herbarium of Lars Levi Laestadius is now on view in the Nature Museum of Central Finland! Laestadius, a priest from Northern Sweden, is best known for the revivalist movement he started, but he was also an enthusiastic amateur botanist. During his lifetime, he managed to collect such a big collection of plants that it has proved an invaluable tool for understanding and recognizing the flora of the North. The exhibition includes 30 botanical pictures from Laestadius’ collection as well as some of his original plant samples. These specimen are so fragile that they can usually be viewed only by experts. Tickets: students 2€, others 4€; free admission on Fridays.

Further information: Jonna Timonen, the Curator of the University Museum and the Nature Museum of Central Finland, 0400 248 063, jonna.e.timonen@jyu.fi, and https://www.jyu.fi/erillis/museo/luonto

JYY SUBCOMMITTEE AND WORK GROUP MEETINGS

Subcommittees are open student groups that organize events and provide a discussion forum for topical issues of their respective fields of interest.

Subcommittee for Environmental Affairs
Wednesday November 16, 2 pm, board cabinet in Student House Ilokivi

Jyrock Team
Wednesday November 16, 4 pm, board cabinet in Student House Ilokivi

Subcommittee for Academic Affairs
Wednesday November 16, 4.15 pm, the rear of Cafeteria Ilokivi

]]> http://jyy.fi/en/2011/11/11/jyy-student-news-week-46/feed/ 0 The Results of the Student Union Elections http://jyy.fi/en/2011/11/04/the-results-of-the-student-union-elections/ http://jyy.fi/en/2011/11/04/the-results-of-the-student-union-elections/#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:08:26 +0000 Oskari Rantala http://jyy.fi/?p=22916 The green left and subject organizations are the two winners of the student union elections at Jyväskylä. The green left is now the largest single group in the council of representatives with seven seats. The five organizations which formed a collaborative electoral ring won a slight majority of 21 seats. The total number of council seats is 41.

The Grönioni group of green students and the Social democratic students both lost two thirds of their seats.

Seats in the new council (change):

  • Social democratic students 2 (-5)
  • Grönioni 3 (-6)
  • The green left of the university of Jyväskylä 7 (+1)
  • Centre Students 2 (-)
  • Kokoomusopiskelijat 4 (-1)
  • Christian students 2 (-)
  • Natural scientists 6 (UUSI)
  • The interdisciplinary 5 (+4)
  • PresSure 1 (-1)
  • Pörssi & Dumppi 6 (-1)
  • United language students 3 (UUSI)

Electoral ring “The voice of the organisations”: Natural Scientists, The Interdisciplinary, PresSure, Pörssi&Dumppi, United language students

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JYY Student News is a weekly newsletter that keeps you updated on your Student Union’s news and events as well as other happenings in Jyväskylä. You’re welcome to send your questions and feedback to: jyytiset@jyy.fi.

In this week’s news:

  • Vote in the Student Union elections!
  • Popular Cafe Lingua again on Monday!
  • Come to taste Fair Trade coffee on tuesday!
  • Make discoveries at JYY’s flea market!
  • JYY Subcommittee Meetings

VOTE IN THE STUDENT UNION ELECTIONS!

Advance Voting Days Wednesday 26 October & Thursday 27 October
Election Days Tuesday 1 November & Wednesday 2 November

In the elections, the students of the University of Jyväskylä elect the 41 members of the Council of Representatives. The council makes all the important decisions concerning the student union. There are 288 candidates from 11 different groups. You are eligible to vote if you have payed the student union fee and received your student card.

You can find the most suitable candidate with the candidate matcher: http://edustajistovaalit.fi/

You can also learn more about the candidates’ thoughts in panel discussions hosted by JYY (in Finnish)
- Tue 25.10. at 14:15 in the Mattilanniemi building A, room MaA102
- Thu 27.10. at 17:00 in the Ilokivi Cafeteria

Voting locations on advance voting days:

Wed 26 October
- University Main Library 11:00 – 17.00
- Mattilanniemi building A 11:00 – 16:15
- Agora 11:00 – 16:15
- Student Union Building Ilokivi 11:00 – 16:15
- Ylistönrinne 11:00 – 15:00
- Lillukka in Kortepohja Student Village 16:00 – 20:00

Thu 27 October
- University Main Library 11:00 – 17.00
- Mattilanniemi building A 11:00 – 16:15
- Agora 11:00 – 16:15
- Student Union Building Ilokivi 11:00 – 16:15
- Ylistönrinne 11:00 – 15:00
- Lillukka in Kortepohja Student Village 16:00 – 20:00

POPULAR CAFÈ LINGUA AGAIN NEXT MONDAY!

Monday 24 October, from 6pm to 8pm in Ilokivi

Popular Café Lingua is held again on upcoming Monday. Come to chat upon a cup of coffee or tea and to practice your favourite languages or even learn new ones. In Café Lingua people around the world gather together to improve their language skills playing games, chatting and learning new things with the help of friends. It’s all about having fun and getting to know new people – learning languages!

More information: katariina.v.nyman@jyu.fi

FAIR COFFEE BREAK

Tuesday October 25 at 12-14.30 on Seminaarinmäki campus near the university library

Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world. By requiring companies to pay sustainable prices (which must never fall lower than the market price), Fairtrade addresses the injustices of conventional trade, which traditionally discriminates against the poorest, weakest producers. The Fair Coffee Break is organized by the Subcommittee for Development Cooperation; a group of students interested in development cooperation and global responsibility. Be Fair for Free! Welcome!

More information: katariina.s.vihersalo@student.jyu.fi

THE POPULAR JYY FLEA MARKET IS HERE AGAIN!

Saturday 29 October at 11-13 in Ilokivi

The Subcommittee for Cultural Affairs organizes another fleamarket on Saturday in Ilokivi. The fleamarket is a great place to make discoveries for student-friendly prices! Welcome!

JYY SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS

Subcommittees are groups that are open to all students. The subcommittees organize events and offer a chance to discuss the topical issues of each field.

Subcommittee for International Affairs
Tuesday 25 October at 4.15 pm in Opinkivi Building, room 142

SIA is a forum for discussion for all the students, Finnish and internationals alike. SIA focuses on increasing cultural awareness and contacts between students from different cultural backgrounds. It also aims to look after the interests of international students and promote internationalization.

Subcommittee for Environmental Affairs
Wednesday 26 October at 4 pm in Ilokivi Board Cabinet

Subcommittee for Social Affairs
Thursday 27 October at 3.15 pm in Ilokivi Board Cabinet

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