JYY STUDENT NEWS FOR WEEK 38/2017: Newcomers’ nights, events and a questionnaire for students with children

Weekly Newsletter of the Student Union of the University of Jyväskylä 18.9.-24.9.2017

NEWCOMERS’ NIGHTS AND INFO SESSIONS
· Lights on! Lumina Campus Kick Off Night
· National Coalition Party Student Union and Youth League: Newcomers’ night
· Mitä-verkosto: Newcomers’ Night
· Jyväskylä Centre Students: Newcomers’ night
· Changemaker: Newcomers’ Night
· Seta Jyväskylä: Autumn trip and freshmen party

OTHER HAPPENINGS
· Kampus Kino: Lauluja Utopiasta
· Korteforte choir starts again!
· Meeting of the Subcommittee for International Affairs
· Kala ja Kulaus: Dock fishing
· Global village – International food fest
· Kortepohja autumn fair
· Futsal league Student Game: KaDy-Sievi

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR STUDENTS WITH CHILDREN
· Answer a questionnaire about balancing family and studies

NEWCOMERS’ NIGHTS AND INFO SESSIONS

LIGHTS ON! LUMINA CAMPUS KICK OFF NIGHT

Mon 18.9. at 17, Musica Boombox

The university campus is buzzing, just like Lumina Campus! That’s why we want to kick off the semester with a fun event, and we want you to be there! The night is all about hanging out together, having tea and coffee, information about Lumina, and other fun things. See you in Musica’s Boombox at 5pm!

Further information: https://www.facebook.com/luminacampus 

NATIONAL COALITION PARTY STUDENT UNION AND YOUTH LEAGUE: NEWCOMERS’ NIGHT

Mon 18.9. at 18, Opinkivi sauna

Welcome to meet new people and get to know what we do at National Coalition Party Student Union and Youth League! MP Sinuhe Wallinheimo will also join us and bring the latest news from the Finnish Parliament. The event is laid-back and open to everyone.

Further information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1304167393044943/

MITÄ-VERKOSTO: NEWCOMERS’ NIGHT

Tue 12.9. at 17:30, Hotel Verso

Mitä-verkosto is Plan International’s local group for young people aged 18 to 30, who are interested in global issues, such as girls’ rights. Welcome to hear more in our new members’ night!
Further information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1660758333963714/

JYVÄSKYLÄ CENTRE STUDENTS: NEWCOMERS’ NIGHT

Tue 19.9. at 18, Opinkivi sauna

Finnish Centre Students begin the fall with a newcomers’ night. In addition to sauna, we offer snacks, drinks and the latest news from student politics. We welcome all old and new students!

Further information: https://www.facebook.com/events/113674549305882/

CHANGEMAKER: NEWCOMERS’ NIGHT

Wed 20.9 18-20, Vanha Pappila

Welcome to meet Finn Church Aid’s youth network Changemaker! There will be not only good company but also some small snacks and inspirational movie of a reasonable length. Join us without any separate signing up, and tell your friends also!

Further information: https://www.changemaker.fi/ajankohtaista/tapahtumat/uusien-ilta-jyvaskyla/

SETA JYVÄSKYLÄ: AUTUMN TRIP AND FRESHMEN PARTY

Sat 23.9. at 11. We leave from Harju charter bus platform, party starts at 22 in Ilokivi’s upstairs

Seta Jyväskylä will organize an autumn trip for its members on Saturday 23rd of September.
You can pay the membership fee also during the trip.

Freshmen Party in Ilokivi’s upstairs 10 PM-3 AM.
Tickets: 3-6 €. New members will get a free entrance.

Further information: http://www.facebook.com/events/493342491020384/

OTHER HAPPENINGS

KAMPUS KINO: LAULUJA UTOPIASTA (2017)

Tue 19.9. at 18, Ilokivi downstairs, Keskussairaalantie 2

The movie Lauluja Utopiasta tells a story of Agit Prop, a communist band established in 1970. Agit Prop’s music emphasized solidarity, taking care of each other, and the values of labour movement. This documentary by Peter von Baghin and Jouko Aaltonen reveals the significance of Agit Prop to different generations. Subtitles in English.

Tickets: students 6€, others 8€

KORTEFORTE CHOIR STARTS AGAIN!

Mon 18.9 at 18, Kortepohja school

Korteforte, the mixed choir of the Kortepohja Student Village invites you to their jolly group! We begin this autumn’s training with an enthusiastic new choir leader, in the cafeteria of Kortepohja school. Whether you are a new singer or an older member doing a comeback, you are more than welcome to join our musical group!

Further information: https://www.facebook.com/korteforte/

MEETING OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Wed 20.9. at 16:15, in the back of Ilokivi cafeteria

The autumn has begun for the Subcommittee for International Affairs as well, and it is time for the very first meeting of the year! For those who are new to this: SIA meets once a month to discuss various international issues concerning our campus and students and of course to meet people to share ideas, experiences and thoughts with! And those who have already been involved in SIA activities, welcome back!

Further information: https://www.facebook.com/events/131610547468613/

KALA JA KULAUS: DOCK FISHING

Wed 20.9. at 17-19, Lutakko harbor

The autumn of Kala ja Kulaus begins with a traditional dock fishing! The competition starts at the parking slot in harbour at 17.00 – please come in time. You should bring enough cash, something to drink, clothes to fit the autumn weather and lots of good spirit! We welcome all students interested in fishing and/or drinking, regardless of your major or fishing experience.

Participation fee: 3€/4€ members/others

Further information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/kalajakulaus

GLOBAL VILLAGE – INTERNATIONAL FOOD FEST

Thu 21.9. 18, Lyhty, Seminaarinmäki

AIESEC Jyväskylä is organizing an international food fest, Global Village. Guests are invited to bring something local or international for everyone to enjoy. Come give your tastebuds a treat, share a part of your culture and enjoy the trip around the world with us!

Further information: https://www.facebook.com/events/276106976221130/

KORTEPOHJA AUTUMN FAIR

Sat 23.9. klo 10-13, near to Kortepohja mall

Kortepohja Residents’ Association organizes a traditional autumn fair. In addition to live music, grilling and lottery, there will also be a flea market. Come to sell your things or buy something for yourself! Our marker is located near Sale.

Sellers: bring your own table/blanket

FUTSAL LEAQUE STUDENT GAME: KADY–SIEVI

Sun 24.9. at 16:15, Monitoimitalo

KaDy Futsal’s first Futsal League home game will be played in Monnari next Sunday! The game is free of charge for all the students of University of Jyväskylä and University of Applied Sciences.

Welcome to enjoy top futsal and cheer KaDy to win!

Further information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1623552204334320/

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR STUDENTS WITH CHILDREN

ANSWER A QUESTIONNAIRE ABOUT BALANCING FAMILY AND STUDIES

Please answer the following questionnaire and help us improve our advocacy work for students with children at universities and in society. This survey is meant for higher education students with a family who have one or more underage children. The survey is conducted and its answers are processed by the Student Union of the University of Helsinki (HYY), the National Union of University Students in Finland (SYL) and the Family Federation of Finland.

Link for the survey: https://www.webropolsurveys.com/S/FFFB0429C6DF40C7.par
Further information: sopo-asiantuntija@jyy.fi

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