Weekly Newsletter of the Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä 2.9.-8.9.2019
NEWS
· New opening hours at JYY Central Office
· Where to find support for using Sisu
· Join the Erasmus in Schools – programme!
RECRUITMENTS
· JYY is looking for a coordinator to promote Fair trade products
WHAT TO DO
· Opening Fair 2019
· Living Village brunch
· JYYBERBILEET
· JYUnity fest
· Kick-Off Party with ESN JKL & IDESCO
· Neigbour Weeks
· Red Cross friend visitor course
· Kortepohja Festival
· Jyväskylä Design market
· Macramé course in Rentukka
MOVIES OF THE WEEK
· Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood
· Midsommar
· Aristocats
NEWS
NEW OPENING HOURS AT JYY CENTRAL OFFICE
JYY Central Office is working longer hours until 15th of September. Come get your academic sticker or discuss other study-related matters Mon-Thu 11-17, Fri 11-15. Monday 16.9. onwards, we’ll go back to normal opening hours: Mon-Thu 12-16, Fri 12-15.
More info: https://jyy.fi/en
WHERE TO FIND SUPPORT FOR USING SISU
Study planning and registering for courses now take place in Sisu, the new study information system of JYU. Sisu will replace the previous system Korppi. Go check out what changes or where to find answers to your questions.
Read more: https://www.jyu.fi/en/current/archive/2019/08/study-planning-and-registration-for-studies-has-moved-to-sisu-2013-what-has-changed-where-to-get-help
Frequently asked questions: https://www.jyu.fi/digipalvelut/en/guides/sisu-guide/sisu-guide
JOIN THE ERASMUS IN SCHOOLS – PROGRAMME!
Would you like to have a possibility to interact easily with Finnish people outside your studies and get firsthand experience of the Finnish education system? If so, one option is visiting a real Finnish school through the Erasmus in Schools -program! By joining, you get a chance to take part in a normal school day by giving the students lessons as a visiting student.
More info: https://www.oph.fi/fi/ohjelmat/erasmus-kouluissa-erasmus-schools ja https://www.facebook.com/erasmusinschools/
RECRUITING
JYY IS LOOKING FOR A COORDINATOR TO PROMOTE FAIR TRADE PRODUCTS
Apply 29.8.-18.9.2019
JYY and JYU are looking for a coordinator to promote Fair trade products in our university community. Understanding of Finnish required.
More info: https://jyy.fi/jyy-etsii-reilu-yliopisto-koordinaattoria-4/
APPLY FOR THE ACADEMIC SPORTS DREAMTEAM!
uMOve – Jyväskylä Academic Sports
Are you active in university sports and often use ballgame turns or want to start using them? Join Academic Sports Dreamteam! You’ll be responsible for one weekly ballgame turn by giving feedback and having the chance to affect the ballgame schedule. As a reward, you’ll get the sports sticker for fall 2019. (40€).
More info: https://www.korkeakoululiikunta.fi/fi/korkeakoululiikunta/palloilu/dream-team
WHAT TO DO
OPENING FAIR 2019
Tue 3.9. at 11-16, Agora, Mattilanniemi 2
Come and get a glimpse of the versatile activities that different associations and organizations offer at the Opening Fair organized by the Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä. More than 90 exhibitors make sure that you’ll find interesting activities!
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2359425204339024/
BRUNCH OF THE LIVING VILLAGE
Wed 4.9. at 10, Lillukka
Brunch of the Living Village is open for all Kortepohja tenants and other students. The theme of the first brunch is well-being. Well-being coach Essi Määttä will join and give a lecture in Finnish.
Sign up in advance: https://bit.ly/2MD
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/335817640628621/
JYYBER PARTY
4.9.2019, from 15.30 onwards, Student house Ilokivi
The Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä is organizing the traditional opening party, a.k.a JYYBERPARTY at the Student House Ilokivi on Wednesday 4th of September. The night is all about having fun and partying with the best people and best artists in town. Mimosa and DJ Jese will entertain the crowd at the afterparty.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2437591026461551/
JYUNITY FEST
4.9.2019 Seminaarimäki campus
JYUnity Fest on Wednesday 4th of September invites all students and staff to celebrate the opening of the academic year 2019.
More info: https://www.jyu.fi/fi/akateemiset-tapahtumat/avajaiset/jyunity-fest
KICK-OFF PARTY WITH ESN JKL & IDESCO
Wed 4.9. at 22, Bra2
Welcome to Jyväskylä! It’s time to kick off your semester with style! Whether you’re a newcomer, returning from the holidays or never left Jyväskylä, we want to see you all at the first party of the year! Meet your new Erasmus and local friends and come dance the night off!
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/360315071527313/
NEIGHBOUR WEEKS
2.-15.9.
The doorbell rings, do you open the door? You should, especially during Neighbour Weeks!
KOAS encourages residents to get to know your
neighbours with different kind of activities. Events are free of charge and open for everyone, welcome!
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/366591380680878/
RED CROSS FRIEND VISITOR COURSE
Fri 13.9. at 17-20 and Sat 14.9. at 10-16, Red Cross Jyväskylä, Sammonkatu 4
You’ll get to learn about the Red Cross organization, principles of volunteering, how to volunteer as a friend visitor and you’ll have a chance to practice your social skills. After the course, you can take volunteer as a friend visitor. Course is free of charge. Sign up by 10.9.
More info: ystava.jkl@punainenristi.fi tai 040 716 8705
KORTEPOHJA FESTIVAL
Fri 13.9. at 18.00 Rentukka
Kortepohja Festival is an urban event with local spirit – Festival’s first coming in 2018 was a success and this year we’re making it happen again. Come and enjoy the cozy atmosphere, good food and local music with us in the Heart of a Living Village, Rentukka!
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/605380216571631/
JYVÄSKYLÄ DESIGN MARKET
Sat 14.9. at 11-16 Ilokivi restaurant
Jyväskylä Design market is a unique event of Finnish design. Over 20 designers are attending and you’ll have the chance to buy for instance clothes, accessories, jewelries and house decorations. DJ Joniveli will entertain the visitors. Come meet the designers and find amazing products!
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2759764737375323/
MACRAMÉ COURSE IN RENTUKKA
Tue 24.9. at 17, Rentukka club room
Would love to create a hanging basket but don’t know how to start? You’re interested in handicrafts but it’s boring alone? This fall, we offer open handicraft courses for everyone interested! Instructor is artisan Hannele Survo (@aamuvirkkuu)!
Sign up: https://bit.ly/2OCB83N
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/906683059697337/
MOVIES OF THE WEEK
ONCE UPON A TIME… IN HOLLYWOOD
Mon 2.9. at 18, Ilokivi downstairs
Language: English / Subtitles: Finnish
Tickets: 8/10€.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/383497329031908/
MIDSOMMAR
Tue 3.9. at 18, Ilokivi downstairs
Languages: English, Swedish / Subtitles: Finnish
Tickets: 8/10€.
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/932651650412788/
THE ARISTOCATS (SING ALONG)
Wed 4.9. at 16, Ilokivi downstairs
Free of charge
Language: English / Subtitles: English
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2437591026461551/
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Add your event in JYY’s event calendar: https://jyy.fi/tapahtumat/
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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
JYY n Facebook: @ylioppilaskuntajyy
JYY in Instagram: @JYYinstaa
JYY in Twitter: @JYYtwiittaa