CSG weekly mail 5/2025

Has sewing patches been left on the back burner as studies have begun again? Has the pile of unsewn patches been growing too much lately? It’s time to get to action! Come sew some patches at Ossinkulma on February 14th!

The Grandmas will be there to help with the sewing, so no worries if your sewing skills are a bit rusty! There will also be small snacks and some sewing equipment to borrow, but please bring your own equipment if you can!

You can join and leave at your own pace, no signup needed!

TLDR:
WHAT? Patch sewing!
WHERE? Ossinkulma (Otakaari 18A)
WHEN? Fri 14.2. at 17-22
WHY? Because overalls need more patches!

Buddies before studies! Mates before due dates! Pals before deadlines!

If your friends are your number one priority, that surely will be an evening for you! Join us as we celebrate friendship between our guilds, share food with each other and sing in unison! While every sitsit starts with dear friends, this one will be all about them, so don't miss an opportunity to hang out with your ol' pals, or meet some new ones!

Sign up is open!

TL;DR
WHAT: TiKxDG friendship sitsit
WHERE: OK20 downstairs
WHEN: Fri 14.2. cocktail party at 17:30, gong strikes at 18
DC: Overalls - perhaps matching outfits with your friend?
PRICE: 12€

SAVE THE DATE YLIKELLOTUS 2025 26.2.

Are you ready for the most epic fuksi party of the winter!?
Tietokilta’s fuksis are bringing you Ylikellotus once again!! Expect sensational activities and amazing performers! And to make life more exciting, the party will be held in Otaniemi at BMK3 (where??), STAY TUNED for more details coming soon!

Tickets:
Presale at Kandikeskus lobby on February 11th
Available on Kideapp on February 12th at 12:00!

The theme will be revealed next week on February 5th 🫨, so make sure to follow us on Instagram (​@ylikellotus) and join our Telegram channel to stay updated!

SEE YOU ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH!

TLDR;
WHAT: Ylikellotus 2025
WHERE: BMK3, Betonimiehenkuja 3, Otaniemi (think Smökki, but bigger and better! )
WHEN: February 26th
TICKETS: February 11th & 12th
DC: Stay tuned – the theme will be announced next week
WHY: Because this is a party you don’t want to miss!

https:/​/​t.me/​ylikellotus

✨ MUISTINNOLLAUS IS HERE! ✨

Muistinnollaus 100111 will take place on February 28, 2025. Registration for the celebration opens for guild members on Friday, February 7, at 12:00. You can find more information about registration at muistinnollaus.fi.

The Finnish Foundation for Technology has decided to award a 2025 Hyvä opettaja (Good Teacher) recognition award!

The Hyvä opettaja award may be awarded to a person working in a teaching position at a university of technology or a university's faculty of technology. When selecting a Hyvä opettaja nominee, the following points should be taken into account:
• the content and quality of teaching
• the use of the latest research findings
• the use of digital technologies in teaching
• the ability to inspire and motivate students
• active guidance of students

You can nominate a teacher through this form, latest on Friday February 14th!

Hello, second-year bachelor’s student or first-year master’s student, how are you?

Respond to the AllWell? student survey! A personal link to the survey will be sent to you by email and text message. Once the survey has closed, you will receive personal feedback based on your responses.

By responding to the survey, you will help your programme and the university develop! The results will be used for developing the university’s degree programmes and teaching, as well as services that support the students’ study ability. All responses are treated with the utmost confidentiality and the numerical results will be presented at group level so that individual responses cannot be identified.

The survey is open 30.1.-13.2.2025

Who downs a pint the fastest? Challenge yourself, your friends or a group of four. The traditional beer drinking contest Øhlhäfv is on Thursday 13.2. at Smökki. The event is free to attend and you can sign up for the competition on-site. The beer has been prepared so it is easy to heev, and as judges, EKAKs from Sweden are going to guarantee an amazing atmosphere. Choose your league: glass bottle (0,33l), small pint (0,5l) large pint (1l) or the Mega Medley (0,33l + 2x0,5l + 1l) Read more on the Guild of Electrical Engineering’s website.

https:/​/​sahkoinsinoorikilta.fi/​events/​605

RainbowPong is Back! 

Has your throwing hand gotten rusty during the dark season? Or are you just looking for a fun time hanging out with friends? No worries – Aalto Beer Pong and GAYY are bringing Rainbow Pong back on February 18th, and this is an event you don’t want to miss!

Join us for a game or just to cheer on your friends! Expect competitive spirit, amazing company, and an incredible atmosphere. Grab your friends and secure your spot at the most colorful beer pong event of the year!

Sign-up is open: https:/​/​ilmo.aaltobeerpong.fi/​events/​rainbowpong 

WHAT? Rainbow Pong 
WHERE? OK 20
WHEN? February 18th at 5PM

Laskiaisrieha and the world's craziest academic downhill race are here again! 

On Shrove Tuesday, it's time to gather at Ullanlinnanmäki to celebrate the traditional Laskiaisrieha sledding festival. Throughout the lively afternoon, the hill fills with sleds, toboggans, sliders, and the students steering.

In addition to sledding, there will be music, competitions, and other entertainment. The day is crowned by the legendary ABB’s Academic Downhill Race, where teams compete with increasingly spectacular structures for the championship in academic downhill racing. In recent years, Ullanlinnanmäki's historic descent stadium has seen saunas, UFOs, dinner tables, and even descents from bottom to top! 

Gather your team around the drawing board and join the race! Rules can be found at www.laskiaisrieha.fi, and you can sign up here. 

After an amazing afternoon of sledding, the party continues with Laskiaisappro pub crawl. Slalom through downtown Helsinki touring bars all the way to the AYY's Gravitaatio! For more information about Laskiaisrieha and Laskiaisappro, follow Vapaateekkarit on social media ​@vapaateekkarit and on Telegram at https:/​/​t.me/​laskiaisrieha_eng. Questions can be directed to info​@laskiaisrieha.fi. 

WHAT: Laskiaisrieha 2025
WHERE: Kaivopuisto, Helsinki
WHEN: Shrove Tuesday, March 4th, from 11 AM to 4 PM 

Join Dash Design Series: Futurescapes
A 5-day program (Feb 17–28, 5–8 PM) packed with inspiring keynotes (EY, Nokia, Wärtsilä & more) and hands-on, mentored workshops. Sharpen your Design Thinking skills, grow your network & enjoy free food & drinks!

 Topics:
 17.02 – Problem discovery & definition
 21.02 – Creative ideation
 24.02 – Collaboration
 27.02 – Prototyping & user testing
 28.02 – Storytelling & pitching (Prize involved!)

 Where: Multiple locations (Info on Luma)
 Who: Anyone curious & creative!
 Sign up: https:/​/​lu.ma/​6bpy2mcg

Join any session—or all, it's free!

The project ‘Young Adults’ Sustainable Everyday Life Skills’ studies the everyday life among young adults aged 18–29 who have moved from their childhood home to their own home. The research is conducted at the University of Helsinki within the discipline of Home Economics. Here are the research information sheet and privacy notice.

Please, answer the survey before 16.2.2025 (takes 5–10 minutes) via this link. Thank you for your participation!

For more information about the study: Janni Haapaniemi, project researcher

Are you interested in studying at a public Ivy League university in the US for free? The Brittingham Viking scholarship application period is open until Feb 9th.!

The Scholarship covers studying at the University of Wisconsin Madison for the academic year 2025–2026 and living expenses. As a bonus, you will receive lifelong friendships, an extensive alumni network, and unforgettable trips together with three Nordic roommates.

The application is open until February 9th. Degree students from the University of Helsinki, Aalto University, and Hanken can apply.

https:/​/​www.brittinghamvikings.org/​for-scandinavians

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