Student Union Mid-Week Mail, week 8

STUDENT UNION MID-WEEK MAIL, WEEK 8

Mid-Week Mail is a weekly news and events e-mail for the international students of the University of Turku. Aside from being an important up-to-date news source concerning Student Union, university and student issues, Mid-Week Mail also gives you current information on different events and activities organised by TYY (the Student Union of the University of Turku), the TYY Committees and other TYY affiliates. Don't forget to visit our website http://tyy.fi/in-english every now and then. 

In this email:
- DEPARTMENT COUNCILS WILL BE DISSOLVED
- APRILLIROCK - SEARCH FOR ARTISTS
- EXERCISE TOGETHER!
- HANG OUT EVENING AT THE TYY LIBRARY ON 28 FEB
- BECOME A TUTOR FOR NEW MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMME STUDENTS

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DEPARTMENT COUNCILS WILL BE DISSOLVED

In a meeting on 15 Feb, the University of Turku Board has decided, as part of the University strategy for 2013–2016, to dissolve the tripartite Department Councils. Because of the dissolution, TYY has decided to close the search for student representatives in the Department Councils and to continue the terms of the current student representatives until further notice.  The Department Councils will probably be compensated by strengthening the role of the preparatory organs at the level of schools or groups of schools, but no precise plans for the period after Department Councils has yet been made.

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APRILLIROCK - SEARCH FOR ARTISTS

The TYY Committee on Cultural Issues will organise on 29th Mar Aprillirock competition at Klubi, in which artist get to show their talent in front of an audience and a jury. The music style, language, or whether you play alone or in a band is not relevant. Instead, you need to believe in yourself and want to have a good time. The majority of the songs should be your own and not covers. No prior experience is required, so everyone is welcome to join!

You will get about half an hour to play on stage, as well as coverage in the event marketing. The most convincing and entertaining artist will get to perform for hundreds of people at the Vappu Picnic on 1 May. In addition to the winner, the audience's choice will get a prize.

If you or one of your band mates is a member of the University of Turku Student Union, register yourself or your band by 2 Mar to Johanna Keronen, representing the TYY Committee on Cultural Issues, at jkeron@utu.fi, and include the following information:

Name of the artist/band
Artist/band homepage address (e.g. MySpace)
Music genre
Band members and instruments
Name, phone number and email address of the contact person (preferably a member of TYY)

The selection of performers will be made at week 10.

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EXERCISE TOGETHER!

Are you lonely? Do you need company? Does it feel hard to start exercising alone?
 
At week 11, tutor-guided exercise groups start that gather once a week to do fun, new, and familiar sports. The groups can influence what they would like to do and try. The activities are intended to be mostly organised free of charge. Come and experience together, while gaining new friends!
   
Sign-ups: teija.hakala@utu.fi. The groups will be filled in the signing order at the latest at week 9, so be fast!

Pst. Previous experience or skills are not needed, but commitment to the group is necessary.

Best regards, Teija

Sports Coordinator
University Sports
University Services
20014 University of Turku
Tel.: 02-333 6495
Mobile: 040-480 2788
teija.hakala@utu.fi

Experience and exercise!
www.utu.fi/yliopistoliikunta

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HANG OUT EVENING AT THE TYY LIBRARY ON 28 FEB

Come and hang out, play board games, and chat at the first hang out evening of the year. The evening will be organised at TYY Library on 28 Feb 2012 at 18–21. Welcome! The alcohol-free event is free of charge.

The evening is organised by the TYY Committee on Student Affairs, and the hang out evenings throughout the year will be organised in cooperation of TYY and ÅAS.

More information in Finnish www.nyyti.fi

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BECOME A TUTOR FOR NEW MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMME STUDENTS

As a tutor you’ll have an opportunity to help new international students to settle in a student life in Turku, share your experiences and learn about new cultures. You will also help the student with all kinds of practical matters upon his/her arrival.

You can become a tutor if you are currently enrolled in a degree programme at the University of Turku and want to help new international students to integrate into the student life in Finland. To become a tutor, you’ll have to participate in the training and be prepared to work at the beginning of the semester when the students arrive. Training will be held 25 April.

Benefits of becoming an international tutor:
Getting new friends
Improving your language skills
Learning about new cultures
Valuable work experience and a certificate
A small compensation

The application period for international tutors ends 30 March 2012. For more information about tutoring and the application process, please see http://www.utu.fi/en/studying/students/degree/tutoring.html or contact your faculty office or the Student Services of the University of Turku.

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