News

The class of 1983 gathered to celebrate their 40th anniversary since starting their studies at the School of Business

The Class of 1983 celebrated their 40th anniversary since starting their studies. The celebration began in Otaniemi at the new School of Business facilities with some welcoming toasts, and the evening continued nostalgically on Runeberginkatu at Restaurant Töölö.
The class of 1983
The Class of 1983 at the new School of Business.

The class of 1983 gathered to commemorate their 40th anniversary on Friday, October 27.  A remarkable turnout of one hundred and twenty classmates attended, showcasing the exceptional activity level of the class. It had been a decade since their last similar gathering.

‘The most wonderful thing was realizing how little our familiar classmates had changed in 40 years. Perhaps a bit more charisma on the faces, but the same curious ‘mursu’ beneath the surface’ described Daniel Tuori, who served as the evening’s host and master of ceremonies.

The celebratory day kicked off in Otaniemi, where the classmates gathered to enjoy sparkling beverages at the restaurant Arvo in the new building of the School of Business. After the toasts, fellow classmate and Aalto University School of Business professor Hannu Seristö presented an insightful overview of what Kauppis was like in 1983 and how it has evolved to this day.

Following the discussion, they strolled in the crisp autumn weather to the nearby Design Factory, the home of Aalto Ventures Program and Startup Sauna. Aalto Entrepreneurship Society's chairperson, Niklas Hamberg, warmly welcomed the classmates and enthusiastically introduced AaltoES's programs promoting entrepreneurial growth.

Our 80s nostalgia hit us emotionally, but getting to know the current state of Aalto's Kauppis resonated with our rational side. Kauppis and the student life at KY shaped each of us for both professional and personal life

Daniel Tuori
illan esiintyjät
Antti Aumo, Jussi Ratsula and Vesa Tuomi performing at Ravintola Töölössä.

From Design Factory, the journey continued to Runeberginkatu, the location of the old Kauppis. During the dinner at Restaurant Töölö, guests enjoyed excellent live music performed by key members of the group that initiated Kauppis' Speksi tradition in 1985: Antti Aumo, Jussi Ratsula, and Vesa Tuomi. Pauliina Heikkilä played a pivotal role in initiating and organizing the whole event.

The celebratory day provided classmates with a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with good friends from decades past, and the evening was filled with laughter, memories, and joyful conversations.

‘We agreed that we won't wait for another 10 years for the next one!’

Better Business - Better Society seminar in December 2019, School of Business alumni networking after the seminar

For School of Business alumni

The School of Business alumni community offers possibilities for lifewide learning, networking and contributing to our School's mission: Better Business - Better Society. Join our alumni community!

School of Business
An alumni class celebrating together at the School of Business Homecoming Day 2018

Arrange your own alumni event or class reunion

In the alumni class reunions you have the opportunity to meet your classmates after the graduation.

School of Business
  • Published:
  • Updated:

Read more news

Copper
Research & Art Published:

Battery demand is growing exponentially – BATCircle3.0 provides a leap in battery material and recycling research in Finland

The three-year BATCircle3.0 project, led by Aalto University, offers a strategic focus on new openings for battery materials refining and battery recycling.
A man and a woman looking up in a room
Research & Art Published:

How to educate for innovation? New report sheds light on the best practices

The report by Aalto Design Factory dives into the core elements of creating a collaborative learning environment that prioritizes student-centered, real-world problem-solving.
Kolme naisopiskelijaa
Studies Published:

Students carried out a study for the EY on gender representation in transaction services

The students analysed the future attractiveness of transaction services by interviewing female students of Industrial Engineering and Management, Finance and Accounting
View of UN climate change conference COP29 event venue
Cooperation Published:

COP29: Aalto University offers new solutions for sustainable construction and calls for better alignment of policy with science

An international team of researchers coordinated by Aalto University calls on world leaders: achieving climate goals requires completely new ways of combining science and policy.