AYY has appointed the Chair of the Representative Council and the former of the Board for 2020
Press release
Aalto University Student Union
13 Nov 2019
Free for immediate release
AYY has appointed the Chair of the Representative Council and the former of the Board for 2020
The Representative Council of Aalto University Student Union (AYY) has appointed the Chair of the Representative Council and the former of the Board for the year 2020 in their meeting on Tuesday 12 Nov 2019. Next year, Suvi Vendelin will act as the Chair of the Representative Council and Olli Kesseli as the former of the Board.
Suvi Vendelin is a sixth year architecture student. This year she has been a board member of the National Union of University Students in Finland and in 2018 she was a board member of AYY. ”Let’s make this an inspiring and impactful year for the representative council. It’s wonderful to get the chance to chair the newly elected council! There is great student democracy at work here”, commented Vendelin.
Olli Kesseli is a fifth year student of industrial engineering. This year he has been a member of the AYY board, being responsible for community, volunteers and alumni. ”Feels awesome! Thank you to the representative council for having trust in me. Next year is full of great challanges that we will get to solve together”, rejoiced Kesseli.
The former of the Board will make a proposal on the AYY Board for 2020 to the Representative Council, who will appoint the new Board in its meeting on 28 Nov 2019. Application to Board member and to Vice Chair of the Representative Council remains open until 7 Nov. Detailed instructions for applying here.
Aalto University Student Union AYY is the service and advocacy organisation for approximately 14 000 Aalto University students. AYY acts as its members’ advocate particularly in matters regarding educational policies and social benefits for students. The Representative Council is AYY’s highest decision-making organ who, for example, appoints the Student Union’s Board and decides upon its budget.
More information:
Elina Nieminen, Executive Director, [email protected], 050 520 9415
Read more news
Ecological sustainability policy has been updated – AYY transitions to a plant-based policy
Aalto University Student Union (AYY) has updated its ecological sustainability policy, which supports AYY’s daily operations. The new document directs AYY to serve plant-based food and drinks at its events. In the future, food waste will be minimised, and 30 percent of air and ship travel costs will be offset towards environmental activities.
AYY is taking steps to improve equity in its operations – new equity plan approved by RepCo
Aalto University Student Union has an equity plan, first in AYY’s history, that was approved in the Representative Council meeting on 21.11.2024. Equity plan will guide AYY towards more accessible and inclusive ways for our students to participate in AYY’s events and operations.
Good news for residents in shared apartments: Here’s how you can receive your own housing allowance while living in a friends’ apartment!
A joint liability rental agreement may affect the housing allowance, as Kela typically grants only one housing allowance for a shared household, which is influenced by the income of both residents. However, residents in friends’ apartments may receive separate housing allowances if Kela reviews them as separate households. This requires tenants with a joint liability rental agreement to draft a mutual possession agreement for the apartment and submit it as an appendix with their housing allowance application to Kela. Tenants draft the possession agreement by themselves.