We are Kannunvalajat ry
Kannunvalajat ry is the student organization of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Helsinki. Kannunvalajat ry, commonly known as Kannu, was founded in May 1945, just nine days after the establishment of the faculty.
The primary tasks of Kannunvalajat include bringing together social sciences students from various study programs and majors, advocating for students' interests both within and outside the faculty, and organizing the year's largest events for all students in the faculty. As the faculty organization for around 3,000 students, Kannunvalajat also serves as a link between the faculty's 19 different student and subject organizations and promotes cooperation among them.
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3000+
79 years
Of history
Members
The Board
The day-to-day operations of Kannunvalajat ry are decided and managed by the association’s board, which is elected annually. During the year, board members also serve on various faculty committees, participate in the activities of HYY's (The Student Union of the University of Helsinki) committees, and maintain relationships with different partners.
In addition to the membership, the board’s activities are overseen by the association’s inspector, who is appointed from the faculty staff. Currently, the inspector of Kannunvalajat is Docent and Vice Dean Juhana Aunesluoma. Supporting the board and ensuring continuity is the curator, who is elected every two years from among senior students or recent graduates. For the years 2024-2026, the curator of Kannunvalajat is Olli Castrén.
The framework for Kannunvalajat's activities is defined not only by its rules but also by a strategy renewed every few years and an annual action plan.
You can find the current board members and their contact information summarized in the contact section below. You can also learn more about the inspector and curator further down.
Values guiding our activities
The spirit of Kannunvalajat, equality, transparency, and responsibility.
"Kannunvalanta is political discussion with minimal knowledge."
Chair
Meri Leppänen
puheenjohtaja[at]kannunvalajat.fi
Vice chair & Relations
Julianna Rasi
varapj[at]kannunvalajat.fi
suhteet[at]kannunvalajat.fi
Treasurer
Matti Välipakka
taloudenhoitaja[at]kannunvalajat.fi
Secretary & Communications
Cléo Huotari
sihteeri[at]kannunvalajat.fi
tiedotus[at]kannunvalajat.fi
The Board of 2024
Study affairs & Environment
Venla Lehtinen
opintosihteerit[at]kannunvalajat.fi
ymparisto[at]kannunvalajat.fi
Fresher captain & Events
Hilla Honkanen
fuksit[at]kannunvalajat.fi
tapahtumat[at]kannunvalajat.fi
Equality & Events
Kuutti Viittanen
yhdenvertaisuus[at]kannunvalajat.fi
tapahtumat[at]kannunvalajat.fi
Equality & Culture
Aada Ora
yhdenvertaisuus[at]kannunvalajat.fi
Worklife, Corporate Relations & Facilities
Frans Silander
yrityssuhteet[at]kannunvalajat.fi
tilat[at]kannunvalajat.fi
Facilities & Sports
Daniel Lahtinen
tilat[at]kannunvalajat.fi
Communications & International Affairs
Pele Kalanje
tiedotus[at]kannunvalajat.fi
The Board of 2024
You can reach the entire board at the shared email address
hallitus[at]kannunvalajat.fi
Inspector & curator
Curator 2024-2026
Olli Castrén
kuraattori[at]kannunvalajat.fi
Inspector
Juhana Aunesluoma
Professor, Docent
Kannunvalajat ry
The association primarily operates at the New Student House, located at Mannerheimintie 5 A. Board meetings are usually held in the Kannuklusteri space on the 3rd floor.
Kannuklusteri
Mannerheimintie 5 A, 3. floor
00100 Helsinki
Meistä
Helsingin yliopiston valtiotieteellisen tiedekunnan opiskelijajärjestö Kannunvalajat ry on perustettu vuonna 1945 valvomaan opiskelijoidensa etua niin tiedekunnan sisällä kuin laajemmin yhteiskunnassa. Nykyään noin 3000 jäsenen opiskelijajärjestö on valtiotieteellisen tiedekunnan vanhin ja suurin järjestö.
Mannerheimintie 5 A, 3. krs
00100 Helsinki
Ota yhteyttä
Sähköpostilista
hallitus[at]kannunvalajat.fi
+358 41 310 9783
© 2024. Kannunvalajat ry.
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