COMMUNICATIONS

What is happening next fall, where and when? If you are still not sure, there is no reason to worry - KY’s Communications sector is here to keep you informed about all the cool stuff that’s happening at KY.

At KY, there is always a lot going on and the amount of information can sometimes feel overwhelming. KY’s communications sector coordinates our official channels, trains and helps volunteers about the use of the channels and communicates the most relevant information especially for business students ranging from upcoming events, studies and student benefits to career and volunteering opportunities.

The communications sector is the biggest sector at the KY office, and our expertise ranges from communications to visuals and brand work, editing Kylteri the magazine and IT. Board member Meeri Korpi and Communications Coordinator Saara Savolainen are responsible for communicating everything that’s happening in our community. Our Art Director Mirka Larjomaa is responsible for all visuals at KY and her work ranges from campaign graphics to designing the layout of Kylteri magazine. The AD works closely with the Editor-in-Chief of Kylteri Siiri Varis, who oversees every-thing concerning the student magazine. Our IT Coordinator Tuomo Erkinharju is responsible for all IT stuff, such as maintaining working IT at KY’s premises and all other new projects regarding technology. We are happy to help with any questions that you might have related to any of our areas of expertise!

By following KY’s official communications channels (find on page 11), you will stay up-to-date about all that is happening at KY throughout the year!

Every KY member is a part of our welcoming community, and we all partake in building it. KY’s community sector is the biggest and brightest consisting of culture, new students, student wellbeing and clubs. This sector is also responsible for supporting and thanking our volunteers including clubs, project teams, subcommittees and tutors.

Wellbeing

Uni years are often described as the best years of our lives – and no wonder why! However, alongside all the fun, everyone faces struggles and challenges from time to time. Supporting the wellbeing of our members is a top priority for KY, and one of the main tasks of KY Board member Roosa Savola, Association Coordinator Edit Lahtinen and BeWell Project Coordinator Salli Ahtiainen-Helanne, together with KY’s very own Sports and Wellbeing Committee LiHy and our lovely BeWell Tutors.

KY’s BeWell project aims to improve our members’ individual wellbeing. Besides feeling good, it is crucial that each of us feels safe and respected in our community. KY wants to provide a safe and equal environment for everyone, and has created a set of rules for the type of behaviour we expect in everyday KY life. Be sure to check out our renewed Code of Conduct on ky.fi!

Culture

KY has always been known for creating the best student experience for every KY member. Our goal is that everyone feels welcome and appreciated in our community. We aim to create opportunities for every student to find something they’re interested in, and that everyone finds their own place in this huge community. KY is extremely proud of its wide array of volunteers and strong traditions, from our beloved Annual Ball week, Wappu and Autumn Festival and various Kuntis parties.

The culture sector consists of the board member responsible for culture, Tero Karesniemi, his partner-in-crime, Culture Producer Jatta Saari, our beloved subcommittees KUJ, NESU-KY and KY-SUB, and last but not least, the Cultural Committee KUVA. As said before, our student culture would not be the same without our volunteers. Subcommittees and committees have over a hundred volunteers every year, and they play a huge part in our yearly traditions, and developing the student culture even further. Information about the different volunteer positions at KY is shared throughout the year, so stay tuned for anything that might interest you!

New Students

Warmly welcoming the new Bachelor’s, Master’s and Exchange students to KY and Aalto is a crucial part of building the KY community and passing the traditions on to the new generations of KY members. The sector ensures that your student life gets a smooth start by designating a trained tutor for you, organising orientation week and cooperating with the School of Business.

Being a mursu, marsu or an exchange student at KY is an experience of a lifetime that can’t be replicated anywhere else. KY takes a lot of pride in its mursu upbringing, upholding some of the oldest traditions in Finnish student culture.

The sector is run by Tero Karesniemi, KY Board member responsible for new students, Inka Palimo, the Tutor coordinator at the School of Business and chair of the Tutor Committee, and