Weekly Newsletter of the Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä 9.-15.12.2019.
NEWS
• Nella Heikinmäki and Ira Vainikainen to lead JYY in 2020
• Finnish Independence Day on December 6th
RECRUITING
• Apply for production trainee at Jyrock
SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS
• Subcommittee for International Affairs
• Subcommittee for Social Affairs
WHAT TO DO
• Academic Sports: Christmas classes
• Friend and reading dogs on campus
• JYY’s Subcommittee for Cultural Affairs pub crawl
• Sustainable Christmas and Fair Trade wine evening
MOVIES AND THEATRE
• The Lighthouse
• Marianne & Leonard: Words of love
NEWS
NELLA HEIKINMÄKI AND IRA VAINIKAINEN TO LEAD JYY IN 2020
The Council of Representatives of the Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä has elected the Student Union’s Chair and Executive Board for the year of 2020. Nella Heikinmäki (Luonnontieteilijät) and Leo Toiminen (JYYn vihreät opiskelijat) were elected Chair and Vice-chair of the Student Union for 2020, respectively.
More information: https://jyy.fi/en/nella-heikinmaki-and-ira-vainikainen-to-lead-jyy-in-2020/
FINNISH INDEPENDENCE DAY ON DECEMBER 6TH
Finnish Independence Day is combination of solemnity and enjoyment with many speeches, visits to cemeteries and tributes at war memorials. People place blue and white candles in their windows and numerous social events happen throughout the country. The most important one is the Presidential Independence Day Reception that is broadcast live on national television.
Note that the Independence Day is a national public holiday. The university, public service offices, banks and post offices will be closed. In addition, public transport will run on special holiday timetables and many shops and restaurants might have shorter opening hours.
If you are interested, read more about the Independence Day celebrations here: https://finland.fi/life-society/finns-celebrate-freedom-every-december/
RECRUITING
APPLY FOR PRODUCTION TRAINEE AT JYROCK
Jyrock, the legendary indoor festival organized by the Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä, is looking for a production trainee for its team. Work requires initiative, teamwork, organizational and project management skills. The work is project-based and will start in January or by agreement. Free applications by 31.12.2019.
More information: https://jyy.fi/en/apply-for-production-trainee-at-jyrock/
SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS
SUBCOMMITTEE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Mon 9.12. at 16.15, Tilia, Seminaarinmäki
Subcommittee for International Affairs will hold its last meeting of the year at Tilia. We will choose the chairperson and secretary for the year 2020, talk about plans for the next year and wrap up the past year. Everyone interested in international affairs are warmly welcomed, we’ll be serving pizza and of course coffee, as usually!
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/535904326962974/
SUBCOMMITTEE FOR SOCIAL AFFAIRS
Tue 10.12. at 16.15 Lyhty, Seminaarinmäki
We will elect a new chair and secretary for next year. The subcommittee also have a Christmas party!
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2228371557264446/
WHAT TO DO
ACADEMIC SPORTS: CHRISTMAS CLASSES
Mon-Fri 9.-13.12.2019
Academic Sports Christmas classes are here on 9.-13. December. The schedule can be found on our webpage www.korkeakoululiikunta.fi. Welcome to tune yourself into the Christmas and holiday mood!
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/545889099290307/
FRIEND AND READING DOGS ON CAMPUS
Tue 10.12. at 12–13 MaA104
Campus dogs are here again! Sign up in Korppi: https://korppi.jyu.fi/kotka/course/student/generalCourseInfo.jsp?course=239749
More info: https://jyu.fi/knowhau
JYY’S SUBCOMMITTEE FOR CULTURAL AFFAIRS: PUB CRAWL
Thu 12.12. at 18, in front of Ilokivi
JYY’s traditional pub crawl Räkäläkierros is here again! The bus tour takes off in front of the L-building (Liikunta) at 18 o’clock sharp. In order to guarantee a slot on the tour, you can join us at the meeting of the Subcommittee for Cultural Affairs in Ilokivi at 16:15. The pub crawl is free of charge.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/425320768400437/
SUSTAINABLE CHRISTMAS AND FAIR TRADE WINE EVENING
Thu 12.12. at 18, Tilia
Warm welcome to the Sustainable Christmas & Fair Wine hangout at Tilia! The program consists of free conversation about sustainable Christmas, hanging out, sipping wine and eating Christmas treats. At the beginning we have a presentation to share tips to sustainable Christmas and Fair Trade coordinator of JYY Marino speaking more about the Fair Trade. This event is open for all students and free of cost!
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/437691030263475/
MOVIES AND THEATRE
THE LIGHTHOUSE
Mon 9.12. at 18 Ilokivi downstairs
Language: English, Subtitles: Finnish
Tickets: 8/10€
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/438634906787327/
MARIANNE & LEONARD: WORDS OF LOVE
Tue 10.12. at 18 Ilokivi downstairs
Language: English, Subtitles: Finnish
Tickets: 8/10€
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/794680070989550/
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Teemu Rahikka
Viestintä-asiantuntija | Communications Officer
Jyväskylän yliopiston ylioppilaskunta (JYY)
The Student Union of the
University of Jyväskylä
Keskussairaalantie 2, 40600 Jyväskylä
+358 50 352 9591
tiedottaja@jyy.fi