JYY STUDENT NEWS for week 3 – First Subcommittee meetings of the year and the Sports Week!

Weekly Newsletter of the Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä 13.-19.1.2020

NEWS

• Excellence in International Affairs Nominations

SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS

• Subcommittee for Development Cooperation
• Subcommittee for Social Affairs
• Subcommittee for Academic Affairs
• Subcommittee for International Affairs
• Subcommittee for Cultural Affairs
• Subcommittees for Development Cooperation, Cultural Affairs, Environmental Affairs and International Affairs are looking for secretaries and chairs

WHAT TO DO

• Academic Sports 50th anniversary week
Friend and reading dogs on campus
• Get to know Shorinji Kempo self-defense
• January’s weekend thesis undertaking
• Riddim Queens dance crew’s workshop

MOVIES AND THEATRE

• The Irishman

NEWS

EXCELLENCE IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS NOMINATIONS
DL for nominations 12.1.2020

The JYY Subcommittee for International Affairs is opening its Excellence in International Affairs Award nomination round for year 2019. We are looking for nominations in two categories: Outstanding Student and Outstanding Association.

More info: https://jyy.fi/en/get-involved/international-affairs/excellence-international-affairs-award/

SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS

SUBCOMMITTEE FOR DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION

21.1. at 16.15, Halonen (Ilokivi restaurant), Ilokivi

SUBCOMMITTEE FOR SOCIAL AFFAIRS

22.1. at 16.15, Halonen (Ilokivi restaurant), Ilokivi

SUBCOMMITTEE FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
23.1. at 16.15, Agora AgC231

SUBCOMMITTEE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
27.1. at 16.15, Halonen (Ilokivi restaurant), Ilokivi

SUBCOMMITTEE FOR CULTURAL AFFAIRS
29.1. at 17, Opinkivi sauna

SUBCOMMITTEES FOR DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION, CULTURAL AFFAIRS, ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS LOOKING FOR SECRETARIES AND CHAIRS

Subcommittee for Development Cooperation is looking for a secretary. Fluent English is a requirement, no Finnish skills necessary. More information from the Specialist in International Affairs by email kv-asiantuntija@jyy.fi or at the JYY Central office Keskussairaalantie 2).

Subcommittee for Environmental Affairs is looking for a chair for the year 2020. More information from the environmental representative jenni.heikkila@jyy.fi

Subcommittee for International Affairs is looking for a secretary and a chair. Fluent English is a requirement, no Finnish skills necessary. More information from Specialist in International Affairs: kv-asiantuntija@jyy.fi

Subcommittee for Cultural Affairs elects a new secretary and a new chair in the first meeting. More information from JYY’s Event Producer: tapahtumatuottaja@jyy.fi

WHAT TO DO

ACADEMIC SPORTS 50TH ANNIVERSARY WEEK
Mon-Fri 13.-17.1. around the campus

Cheer up the University community events (knitting, crocheting, jogging, walking, ice pool swimming, stretching, snowman building, food, music and games), Nostalgic group fitness classes and ball games (African dances, body care, muscle training, yoga stretching, step dance, floorball, lacrosse.

More info: https://www.korkeakoululiikunta.fi/en/academic-sports/events

FRIEND AND READING DOGS ON CAMPUS
Tue 14.1. at 16.30-17.30, Seminaarinmäki, O103/104

Come relax and get to know our adorable campus dogs. Sign up: https://korppi.jyu.fi/kotka/course/student/generalCourseInfo.jsp?course=239749

More info: https://jyu.fi/knowhau

GET TO KNOW SHORINJI KEMPO SELF DEFENCE
Fri 17.1. at 18.30 Hippos monitoimitalo, judo hall 3

Come and try the Japanese budo and self-defense art where you only compete only with yourself. The goal is mental and physical development through martial arts. Come try out and sign up for the basic course.

More info: https://www.facebook.com/ShorinjiKempoJyvaskyla/

JANUARY’S WEEKEND THESIS UNDERTAKING
Fri-Sun 17.-19.1. Lillukka, Kortepohja student village

Weekend Thesis Undertaking (WTU for short) is a weekend dedicated to writing your thesis. Take your laptop with you, bring yourself to the Lillukka building in Kortepohja, meet others who are also battling with their Master’s or Bachelor’s thesis, set your goals for the weekend and share them with the others.

Sign up: https://forms.gle/UDiw7yoEPajjUMoV9
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2473103226352198/

RIDDIM QUEENS DANCE CREW’S WORKSHOP
Mon 20.1. at 19.45-21.15 Torikeskus, Kuntomaailma gym, 3. floor

We are organizing a workshop where all those who are interested in dance are welcome! The workshop is free of charge. We are looking for new members to join the dance crew during the workshop! The dance style fusions twerk, dancehall and afro. Welcome!

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2571196643152453/

MOVIES AND THEATRE

THE IRISHMAN
Mon 13.1. at 18, Ilokivi downstairs
Language: English / Subtitles: Finnish
Tickets: 10€/8€.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1085265851815463/

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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

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