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Hogwarts Sits Friday the 13th of May

“It does not do to dwell on dreams, and forget to live.” – Albus Dumbledore

YOU HAVE BEEN CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND HOGWARTS SCHOOL OF WITCHCRAFT AND WIZARDRY

Merlin’s beard! The day you have been dreaming for is coming to life, finally you can escape those unpleasant Dursleys and join us at Hogwarts! So pack away your inkwells and quills, don your most magical robes, and pull out your wands because a magical night of Hogwarts themed sitsit is ahead!

Bring your goblets for some butter beers, fountains of magical potions, and traditional goblin songs. However, please keep in mind the forbidden forest is strictly off-limits!

We will have an award for the best costume, and we encourage you to not only dress as Harry Potter to avoid a Battle of The Seven Potters scenario, but also choose some other characters.

WHAT: Hogwarts-sits
WHEN: Friday the 13th at 1800 onwards
WHO: All ISM students looking to attend Hogwarts. Program will be held in English with a mix of songs as usual.
WHERE: Saha (Konemiehentie 1, 02150 Espoo)
AFTERPARTY: Same place, BYOB
DRESS CODE: Hogwarts themed + overalls.
Price: 15€
TICKET SALES: NOW!
FB Event: Found here
Sign up Link: Here!

ISM exclusive sign up ends Monday! So go and fill those forms!

Aalto ISM doesn’t tolerate any kind of inappropriate or disruptive behavior. All participants are expected to assume responsibility and promote safety at the event, as well as intervene if any inappropriate or disruptive behaviour occurs, or to report it to one of our harassment contact persons immediately. If you wish to remain anonymous use an email account not associated to your name.

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Celebration Of Diversity Event with BCG

Join our “Celebration of Diversity” event and panel discussion for university students at Epicenter on June 2 from 18.00-21.00!

At Boston Consulting Group (BCG), we celebrate passionate, open-minded people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, ethnicities, abilities, experiences, and beyond – simply because we love Diversity and believe in its power!

In addition to BCG, you will hear and meet organization representatives from Aalto University, Inklusiiv, and KONE. During the evening, we will host an authentic panel discussion around DE&I topics from different perspectives and share insights on what that work incorporates and where organizations currently are standing on their DE&I journey.

Moreover, the discussion will cover what needs to be done to advance the progress of diverse teams, equitable opportunities, and inclusive cultures even further and why it is such a priority for Finnish organizations. 

We know Diversity boosts performance, and we actively address DE&I internally, with our clients, and as part of society. Together we challenge established approaches and unlock solutions that enable organizations to thrive.

After the presentations and panel discussion, you’ll have a chance to network and chat with fellow students and organization representatives over food and drinks.

We hope this event serves as a platform for fruitful conversations, colorful connections, and a fantastic opportunity to kick off Pride Month June!

Learn more and register through this link by May 19. 

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The Art of Consulting – Female Event, Helsinki

When: Thursday, May 19, 2022, 17:30 onwards.
Where: Start at Hotel Katajanokka followed by dinner in Restaurant Pjazza.
Who: 1st-5th year female students and young working professionals.
Sign up: Latest 11:59, May 8th.

Being a good management consultant requires a certain amount of creativity. Why? Because you need to solve complex problems and turn ideas into impactful solutions. On May 19, we invite female students and young professionals to join us for a fun, informal evening where we’ll take a creative approach to show you what Bain is all about.

We’ll start the evening at Hotel Katajanokka where we’ll get to know each other while we let our creativity unfold. When you’ve added the finishing touches to your masterpiece, we’ll head over for a delicious dinner at Pjazza, an introduction to Bain and lots of informal conversations about career, management consulting and all that in between. By the end of the evening, we hope you will have the full picture of what a career with us could look like. 

Want to boost your creativity? Apply here no later than May 8 with your CV. This event targets students and young professionals. For students travelling from outside the capital region, Bain will cover the cost of travel and potential accommodation. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at helsinki.recruiting@bain.com. 

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ISM Faculty Coffee Bachelor’s Studies

WHAT? Faculty Coffee ☕
TIME? Wednesday 11.5. at 14.00
WHERE? The ISM Faculty’s coffee lounge: Ekonominaukio 2, second floor of the business campus above Ravintola Arvo and the front desk facing Tietotie
WHO? ISM Students
TOPIC? Bachelor’s studies

Come join the ISM board, Aalto Faculty, and other students for a coffee. We want to get to know you, hear your input, and give you the chance to talk with the faculty directly and build Aalto together! See you on Wednesday the 11th! If you have trouble finding the room, you can message us in the board, or ask in ISM Channel.

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Breakfast With August

As the old saying goes, there’s no such thing as a free lunch… Luckily that’s not the case with breakfasts!

August Associates are the leading local strategy consultants in Finland. Founded in 2001 we are a firm of more than 25 capable professionals committed to helping companies rise above the crowd and surpass their targets. Deep customer relationships are at the heart of delivering relevant strategic counsel that is a perfect fit for the organization and their business. Combining experience with non-conformist thinking we go beyond the commonplace, providing solutions that Brave The Future. 

We are happy to invite students to enjoy a casual breakfast with one of our consultants. This event is an excellent opportunity to have a personal discussion with one of us, and thus get to know better strategy consulting at August. Depending on your preferences, the setup for the breakfast can be one-on-one, or you can join with one or two fellow students.

RSVP: 13.5.2022. Please apply here  Note that we start organizing the breakfast meetings before the deadline.

If you have any questions about August or the breakfast get in touch with joel.leinonen(at)august.fi

Best regards,

Le Thuy and August team



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Teacher of The Year 2021

Dear ISM students! It is time to figure out our teacher of the year! This award is designed to recognize the staff’s efforts, and give something back to those who make it their life’s work to educate us the best they can! We made it nice and simple to answer, so let’s show our appreciation and spend a minute to think about it!

Instructions for answering:

This is for the Calendar Year of 2021’s best teachers. So assess the teachers only based on courses you have taken with them during 2021 and rate them with how you feel out of 5.

These answers are completely anonymous and not shared with the faculty, so please be as honest as you can and let us reward the most deserving teacher of the year! It truly is something special to people when they receive an award.

The names are in alphabetical order.

Thanks for your time, and with love, the ISM board of 22′.

Fill out the form from this link!

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Sushi School With BCG

Sushi School with BCG
Thursday, May 5
18:00-22:00
Tokyo55

Dear 2nd year Aalto Business School Student,

Would you like to master how to make perfect sushi?

We at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) invite you to an authentic sushi school with fellow students and BCGers at Tokyo55 on May 5, from 18:00-22:00.

During the evening, Japanese sushi chefs will personally guide you on how to make sushi the right way. Afterward, you’ll get to enjoy the handmade sushi as a starter and have a delicious dinner with BCGers at the Sushi Academy restaurant. Dietary restrictions are taken into consideration.

Please register through this link by Sunday, April 24, and share a couple of words on why you’d like to attend the event in the “Anything else you would like to tell us about yourself?” section. We will confirm your attendance by Thursday, April 28. Seats for the event are unfortunately limited, so sign up soon!

BCG is the leading management consulting company in Finland, and our success creates opportunities for your growth. The event is an excellent opportunity to hear more about who we are in a relaxed setting.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Evita Liskola at Iiskola.Evita@bcg.com.

We look forward to a fun evening with you!

Best Regards,

BCG Aalto Business School Alumni

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An evening with BCG Platinion


Get to know BCG Platinion during an evening filled with exclusive company insights, dialogues, and an relaxed dinner setting on May 12th!  

At BCG Platinion, we work together with colleagues across BCG to solve all the business-critical IT challenges and projects of our clients. We combine our deep technical understanding with business experience and therefore offer a unique combination to companies of various industries. 

Are you curious to hear more about combining your passion for tech with the world of management consulting? You will get all the info when we kickstart the evening on May 12th in our Helsinki office. 

What is in it for you when joining us? How do the different entities of DigitalBCG differ from each other? What does it take to become successful as a consultant with us? How do you master the interviews? Why is it so relevant to employ consultants with good understanding of topics around varying parts of IT?  

We look forward to an extraordinary evening and an opportunity to offer insight into the job of an IT management consultant with BCG Platinion!  

To apply, please follow this link and submit your CV and all university transcripts before April 28th. Travel expenses from other parts of Finland to Helsinki will be reimbursed

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Trapped x EY Consulting

“EY only does accounting” – ❌
“EY only wants business students” – ❌​
“EY offers diverse career paths in Management Consulting!” – ✔️​
“EY hosts the most awesome corporate branding events @ Trap Factory!” – ✔️​
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Join EY Consulting on April 20th at Trap Factory Otaniemi for a thrilling round of escape rooms. To simulate
the excitement of problem-solving and teamwork nature practiced at EY Consulting, you, alongside your peers,
will be cracking the room with one of our consultants. The night continues with an afterparty at Taproom d20
topped with refreshments, board games, and great company.​
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What to expect​
During the event, you will get the chance to network with peers across disciplines, connect with our consultants
and catch a unique glimpse of the work we do at EY Consulting, and especially the different career paths and
opportunities EY Consulting provides.​

How to register
Please note that there are only 50 spots for this event. So, do not hesitate and secure your place via this
registration form!

❗ Please register by 17th April 2022.

Event details
WHAT: Trapped x EY Consulting
FOR WHOM: Aalto University students
WHERE: Trap Factory, Metallimiehenkuja 6 D, 02150 Espoo
WHEN: from 18.00 onwards, on Wednesday, April 20th, 2022
PRICE: Free (And yes, including the drinks at Taproom d20)
DRESS CODE: Smart casual​

For further inquiries, please contact Nina Zhao, nina.zhao1@fi.ey.com or Quy Pham, quy.pham@fi.ey.com.

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Easter After Exams with Aalto Economics, ISM, Jury, & Management


Hey ISM students!

Start your Easter holiday with a bang with Aalto Economics, ISM, Jury and Aalto Management! We have joined forces to celebrate the end of the 4th period and exam week with an Easter themed After Exams!
Come enjoy some food and beverages in good company. We will also have a beer pong tournament (!!!), which you can sign up for using a form we will post later on this page. There will also be an Easter themed surprise program for the first attendees ?

Ticket sales begin at 1100, Thursday the 7th of April via Kide

The Facebook Event can be found here
Looking forward to seeing you all there!

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