Election carneval brings the Parliamentary Elections to the Linnanmaa campus

The Student Union of the University of Oulu (OYY), The Student Union of Oulu University of Applied Sciences (OSAKO) and The Student Union of Diaconia UAS (O’Diako) are holding a Student Election Carneval- event on wednesday 15th of March. The event takes place in Linnanmaa campus area – a central position for Oulu’s around 20 000 students. During the event students have a chance to get to know candidates and their themes in the Election Fair and hear the candidates takes on tough questions in the Election Panel. The organizations also hold a discussion event for all candidates where they have a chance to hear more about student organizations election themes and demands.

Student Election Fair from 10am to 2pm, University of Oulu, green lockers

The fair hosts regional candidates. All parties that got MP’s through in previous elections have been invited to the event.

Mock Election from 10am to 2pm, University of Oulu, green lockers

In the Mock Election students get to cast their votes between all parties. The results will be published at the end of the event.

We are the youth, are we the future? – discussion from 3.30pm to 4.30pm, Oulu UAS Business Corner

Representatives of OYY, OSAKO and O’Diako discuss with the regional candidates about important themes for students. In the discussion event the hosts will go through the students goals in these elections and reserve a chance to have an open discussion with representatives about students needs and wishes. The event is for the representatives of the student unions and the candidates.

Student Election Panel from 4.30pm to 5.30pm in Oulu UAS, Business Corner

The Carneval ends in an Election Panel around the students themes in these elections. The panel is open for everyone and the discussion is in Finnish. All parties that got MP’s through in previous elections have been invited. There is also a chance for discussions after the event. The Panel will be streamed.