The Board of the Student Union of the University of Lapland held its constitutive meeting on January 19th 2021.
“Due to the COVID-19 situation, the year is going to be challenging, but the Executive Board is highly motivated and ready. It is an honor to chair such an experienced team”, says Elina Kuula, Chair of the Board.
Next, the board will meet to plan the 2021 executive board program. This year, taking care of students’ well-being and influencing the City of Rovaniemi is seen as particularly important.
“Because of the pandemic, we’ll pay special attention to promoting student well-being and communality. For example, we hope for additional investments in the resources of student welfare services”, Kuula continues.
The responsibilities of the members of the Executive Board in 2021 are as follows:
Elina Kuula, Chair of the Board
Jere Tapio, Vice Chair of the Board, financial affairs
Niko Mäntynenä, work and leisure
Hanna Palosuo, social politics, international affairs and tutoring
Krista Perälä, education politics, advocacy communication, municipal and electoral affairs
Siiri Peuraniemi, environmental affairs, sports and event and operational communication
The Student Union of the University of Lapland LYY is a student community of about 3,800 members at the University of Lapland. LYY is an advocacy and service organization for its members.
Additional information:
Elina Kuula, The Chair of the Executive Board, puheenjohtaja@lyy.fi