JYY STUDENT NEWS for week 18 – Vappu never ends!

Weekly Newsletter of the Student Union of the University on Jyväskylä 29.4.-5.5.2019

NEWS

  • Name the new Student Village’s recycling centre
  • Apply for a 5-week entrepreneurship programme ‘Discovery Tuesdays’

RECRUITING

  • JYY is looking for Development Cooperation theme week coordinator

QUESTIONNAIRES

  • International research on University Student Burnout

WHAT TO DO

  • Yard flea market
  • City biking training
  • JYY and JAMKO’s vappu
  • Vappu picnic by Jyväskylä’s social democratic youth
  • Kortepohja’s Sauna-appro
  • Jyväskylä’s 9th bicycle parade
  • Jyväskylä’s 17th biking week
  • Trip to Haukanniemi

NEWS

NAME THE STUDENT VILLAGE’S RECYCLING CENTRE
Answer by 1.5.2019

JYY and Kortepohja Student Village Tenants’ Council bring the recycling center back to Kortepohja! The center will be located in building P and students can bring the things they don’t need anymore for recycling or pick up something for themselves. What should be the recycling center’s new name? Leave your suggestion below!

Answer here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oFhSmhjzhk4INK0UUT6nmt7dBhi6f-cwLDdlwkuvXRM/

APPLY FOR A 5-WEEK ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME ’DISCOVERY TUESDAY’
Application deadline May 5

Discovery Tuesday is a 5-week programme where start up-enthusiasts and people interested in entrepreneurship get to create and develop business ideas in the guidance of experienced entrepreneurs. Discovery Tuesday programme is organised for the 5th time and consists of five meetings on consecutive Tuesdays in September-October 2019.

The programme is open for everyone and no previous entrepreneurial experience is required. There is also a possibility to get 2-5 ECTS credits.

More info: https://www.discoverytuesday.com/

RECRUITING

JYY IS LOOKING FOR A DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION THEME WEEK COORDINATOR
Apply by 28.4.2019

The student union JYY is looking for a coordinator to organize a climate change-themed Sustainable Development week. This is a great opportunity to learn about project work, organizing events and communications. A reward of 870 euros is paid.

More info: https://jyy.fi/en/jyy-is-looking-for-a-coordinator-for-the-sustainable-development-theme-week/

QUESTIONNAIRES

INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH ON UNIVERSITY STUDENT BURNOUT

The Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä is helping with the dissemination of a research project on University Student Burnout. To participate just follow this link >> http://www.tinyurl.com/burnoutresearchfin

WHAT TO DO

YARD FLEA MARKET
Mon 29.4. 14-19, the Student Village

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure! Many of the Village tenants are moving during the summer, so now is the best time to get rid of the things you don’t need anymore.  Come sell your stuff at the Village yard sale, find something nice for yourself or just enjoy the atmosphere! We’ll have also a Green Plant Flea Market during the day.

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/670536726693935/

CITY BIKING TRAINING
Mon 29.4. at 18, start in front of the university library

This training, offering you information about smart city biking, is open for everyone. The training consists of a short discussion together and then biking in the city center with own bikes. Come and learn!

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/400635280753671/

JYY AND JAMKO’S VAPPU
30.4.-1.5.2019 Kirkkopuisto and Harju

Once again, Vappu in Kirkkopuisto and picnic in Harju. Minna Canth’s statue will get the student cap in the Kirkkopuisto at 5pm. The winners of the Amazing Race contest will also be published. Puhkupillit is in charge of the music. The best Vappu afterparty is organized in Restaurant Freetime that opens its doors at 9pm!

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/830837497269564/

VAPPU PICNIC BY JYVÄSKYLÄ’S SOCIAL DEMOCRATIC YOUTH
Wed 1.5. at 12 in Lounaispuisto

Vappu, the Labour Day, together with the traditional Vappu picnic is approaching! JSDN celebrates Vappu together in Lounaispuisto 1.5., starting at 12. Come celebrate with us in amazing company! Drinks and snacks are offered.

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/849740645369588/

KORTEPOHJA’S SAUNA-APPRO
Wed 1.5. at 18, in every corner of the Student Village

Again it’s time for traditional Sauna Appro in Kortepohja Student Village! Come and join us for the ultimate sauna experience and cleanse yourself from all the vappu partying and be comforted by the fact that the party doesn’t end just yet. Tenants’ Council is taking care that no one is hungry and Lillukka’s doors will be open for free hang-out!

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/600537987086574/

JYVÄSKYLÄ’S 9TH BICYCLE PARADE
Sat 4.5. 13-14, starting from Kompassi at Kävelykatu

In this fun and relaxed free event, people cycle at a steady pace along the streets of Jyväskylä. There’s live music and different kind of bicycles in the parade! Together we can promote biking for everyone. You can also join with your subject association.

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/193314418234861/

JYVÄSKYLÄ’S 17TH BIKING WEEK
4.-12.5.

This week offers biking-related programme for every taste!  We have 61 different events, campaigns and contests.

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/245045142839975/

TRIP TO HAUKANNIEMI
Sun 5.5. at 14, start in front of Rentukka

Let’s head to the Haukanniemi campfire site to see how the spring is progressing! Starting in front of Rentukka, from where there is approximately 2 kilometers to Haukanniemi.

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1021690158218701/

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Teemu Rahikka
Viestintä-asiantuntija | Communications Officer

Jyväskylän yliopiston ylioppilaskunta (JYY)
The Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä

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