Aalto University Opening Ceremonies on Friday

Opening ceremonies for the new Aalto University are taking place today at Helsinki's Finlandia Hall. The Aalto University is a new institution, formed through a merger of the Helsinki School of Economics, the University of Art and Design and the Helsinki University of Technology.

The guests include foreign dignitaries, government ministers, Members of Parliament, professionals in various fields, in addition to students, professors, and staff of the university.
Prime Minister VAnhanen will hold a speech at the opening ceremony in the afternoon.
From Finlandia Hall, the 2,500 guests will walk in a procession to the nearby Museum of Contemporary Art.