Organizational fair and freshmen events
The Student Union of the University of Vaasa (VYY) is helding a student organization fair every autum. This year the fair takes place on Tuesday September 25th and on Wed 26th at 10-14 on both days in the lobby of Erkki restaurant in Fabriikki building. Participation is free! On Tue Sept 25th the different student organisations promote their activities and on Wed Sept 26th the local culture organisations from Vaasa promote their activities.
VYY is also arranging many events and activities for freshmen in the beginning of the semester which are also a great place for organizations to promote their activities. If your organizations wants to take part in freshmen events you can contact VYYs tutorcoordinators.
Benefits via OLL
VYY is a member of the Finnish Student Sports Federation (OLL), Benefits offered by OLL related to music playback agreements and accident insurance are available for sports events organized by student organizations and clubs operating within VYY.
For more information on OLL membership benefits you can contact the borad member responsible for organizational affairs or see the Finnish Student Sports Federation website.
Facilities at the University
The Student Union has also negotiated an agreement with the University of Vaasa on renting facilities offered by the University to organizations or associations operating with the Student Union. The University facilities are available free of charge for student organization use on weekdays from 8:00 to 20:00, provided that the premises have not been booked already. Student organizations and associations can book rooms at the University through the university facility services.
Leipätehdas sauna and meeting room
Student discounts for Leipätehdas (also known as Leipis) premises are also available for student associations' own use. For any other use than private or association use, a normal rent price will be charged. See the Leipis-page for prices.
Rentables
At VYY service office you can borrow yard- and boardgames and other other equipments. More information can be found on the Membership benefits and services -page.
PA system
Rent for PA system for VYY members and student organizations is 60€/day.