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CSG weekly mail 1/2025

Welcome to the first weekly newsletter of 2025!

At the turn of the year, the role of Head of Communications transferred from Roosa Rauhala to me, so I'll briefly introduce myself. My name is Julia Raiko, and I’m a third-year computer science student. I’ve been involved in the guild as an ISO and in various committee roles, and now I’m looking forward to the upcoming year as Head of Communications!

This week, the guild will host its first events of the year: the Wolt excursion and the Murskaveljekset tournament, both of which are still open for registration. In addition, you can suggest a receiver of a badge of merit. There are also interesting hobby opportunities available from organizations outside of Aalto.

Wishing everyone a great start to the spring semester!

Best regards,
Julia Raiko
Head of Communications, Tietokilta ry

Calendar

Next week:
  1. 8.1. Wolt Excursion
  2. 12.1. Murskaveljekset XVI: Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament
  3. 15.1. Get to know semiconductor industry in Finland! Pop-up event
  4. 26.1. Free Rugby Tryout-training for students

Guild

Wolt Excursion

It's time to kick off the new year! Are you one of our engineering interns for the summer of 2025?

We're excited to invite you to our HQ office in Helsinki city centre to learn more about Wolt and our upcoming 2025 engineering internship program!

During the evening, we will have a couple of short presentations and more information about our internship program, including how to apply and what to expect. There will also be food and drinks and plenty of time to hang out, get to know each other and chat about things you want to know about Wolt.

Come have fun and see Wolt behind the scenes!

WHEN: 8.1.2024 17:00
WHERE: Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 21, Helsinki

Registration open NOW

Murskaveljekset XVI: Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament

Otaniemi's very own Smash tournament is here once again! Murskaveljekset XVI will be played on Sunday 12.1. from 12 noon onwards at Aalto Design Factory. The tournament is open to everyone from casual Smashers to experienced tournament players. If you don't own a controller, you can borrow one on site for the duration of the event. In addition to the tournament, you can also just come and play Smash casually with friends.

The tournament game is Super Smash Bros Ultimate and there will be both 1v1 and 2v2 brackets. Tournament rules can be read at the sign-up page.

Sign-up is open until Sat 11.1. 12:00 and is required if you want to participate in the tournament. If you’re only coming to play friendlies, you don’t have to sign up.

what: Super Smash Bros Ultimate tournament
where: Aalto Design Factory (Puumiehenkuja 5A, Otaniemi)
when: Sunday 12 Jan 12:00->
price: free
for who: Smash players of Otaniemi
why: because e-sports and Smash

Sign up for the tournament:
https:/​/​ilmo.tietokilta.fi/​events/​murskaxvi

Suggest a receiver of a badge of merit

The CS Guild's annual ball Muistinnollaus will be celebrated on February 28th, and it's soon time to give recognition to those who have worked for the guild.

Based on the proposals, the guild's Acknowledgement Group presents merit badges to be awarded to the board, which awards the badges based on the proposal. Silver, Golden and ProTiK badges of merit can be awarded at the annual ball.

The suggestion form is open until the end of 21st January.

AYY & Aalto

Get to know semiconductor industry in Finland! Pop-up event

15th January 2025, 11 am – 2 pm, Aalto University, Undergraduate Center, Lobby (1st floor), Otakaari 1

Come and get to know heavily growing semiconductor industry and companies in Finland. When you know semiconductor industry better you will get more out of your future studies and build relationships that support your career. Event is organized in co-operation with Beneq, Kyocera Technologies, Murata, Okmetic, Robert Bosch, Vaisala and VTT. Welcome to network at the stands of these companies!

Read more information here

Other

Free Rugby Tryout-training for students

26.1. 18:30
Talin Jalkapallohalli, Purotie 8

Welcome to try rugby in a beginner-friendly environment! Rugby is a sport for all shapes and sizes, everyone above 17 years is welcome, no previous rugby or sports experience needed. (check our web page for junior rugby.). Rugby is a versatile team sports, that involves strength, endurance, agility, coordination, catching, passing, and kicking.

We will teach you the basics - just bring a water bottle, sports shoes, and exercise clothes. We train on astroturf indoors and the majority uses cleats, but you can also participate in trainers. The hall is usually around 15 degrees, when it's very cold outside, inside temperatures can be lower too.

Read more about the event here.

HOL open trainings and auditions in January

Hi you who are interested in singing!

Would you like to sing in good and multidisciplinary company? HOL (Hämäläis-Osakunnan Laulajat) is now looking for new singers! To join the choir you don’t have to be a member of Tavastia Nation, but it is a great way to get introduced to the wonderful multidisciplinary community beyond university boundaries.

Auditions for new singers are held twice on Tuesdays 14.1. and 21.1. We also have three open rehearsals on Tuesdays 7.1., 14.1. and 21.1. at 18-21 that anyone can join. Auditions and rehearsals take place in Hämäläis-Osakunta (Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6 D, 4th floor).

Book your own audition here: https:/​/​docs.google.com/​spreadsheets/​d/​1BC8n5-AVSFTDD7CMjopKuzirXH532brfedxiqyYFyOo

Facebook event: https:/​/​fb.me/​e/​8aUKWow25 

HOL prepares two to three programs per year in a goal-oriented but relaxed manner. Despite being the oldest academic mixed choir in Finland with a 95-year history, we retain a youthful spirit. We practice on Tuesdays at 18-21 in Kamppi.

In the auditions, you will be singing a song of your own choice, perform a small sight singing task and a few melody replication tasks, and sing Finlandia hymn in a quartet. You can sign up for the auditions by typing your initials on the google sheets page above. Please also contact hol.rekrytointi​@gmail.com, so that we can send you the sheet music for Finlandia hymn. The rehearsals will be held in English.

Currently we are looking especially for tenors and bases, but sopranos and altos are also welcome.

We are looking forward to seeing you in the open rehearsals and auditions!

Our social media:

Instagram: ​@holchoir

Facebook: HOLChoir

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