Koko Widayatmoko, a 1963 graduate of Faculty of Engineering becomes one of Sahabat UGM (Friends of UGM) through his contribution in giving his personal collection of book. Sahabat UGM Program is one of the Sub-Directorate of Alumni Relations UGM programs to provide greater opportunities for alumni and partners of UGM who want to contribute to the university development. “Alumni and partners who want to contribute to UGM is now facilitated in the Sahabat UGM Program. Not only money, but also could be in the form of training and services,” said Dr. Sulistyowati, Head of Sub-Directorate of Alumni Relations UGM in the handover of Koko Widayatmoko’s book collection to UGM, Monday (19/12) at the UGM Central Library.
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Thousands of alumni and students along with the people of Yogyakarta spilled into the streets on Sunday (18/12) morning. Together, the participants walked along the historical route on the agenda “Niti Laku Perguruan Kebangsaan”. The activity which was held the sixth time this year, is part of the highlight of 67th Dies Natalis Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM anniversary). Starting from Keraton Yogyakarta, the participants moved through Malioboro Street, Mangkubumi Street, Cik Ditiro Street, and then ended up at UGM Central Building.
The issue of diversity lately becomes a serious matter in this country. As if the Indonesian Nation is experiencing a tough test in maintaining pluralism on which the establishment of the nation’s unity is based on. Seeing these dynamics, KAGAMA (Gadjah Mada Alumni Family) considers it important to develop and continue to strengthen the unity among the nation’s children. It was delivered by Ganjar Pranowo in his speech during the official opening of the National Working Meeting (Rakernas) KAGAMA 2016 at the Senate Hall of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) on Saturday (17/12) morning.
Indonesia is predicted to face many challenges in 2017. Moreover, the simultaneous election of regional leaders in more than 100 province and regency / city level regions makes 2017 a hot year for Indonesian political scene. It also indirectly affects regional policy patterns which also have an influence on the national level. Seeing reality as it is, KAGAMA, along with KOMPAS, organized a ‘Teras Kita’ National Discussion, titled “Indonesia Outlook 2017” on Friday (17/12) in the Faculty of Cultural Sciences Auditorium, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FIB UGM).
Alumni Dinner is an annual event organized by the Directorate of Partnership, Alumni, and Global Initiatives (DKAUI) as part of the Anniversary of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM). Housed in Balairung UGM, the event which took place on Saturday (17/12) night was attended by about 400 alumni from different regions and professions. UGM Alumni that are having governmental career such as Prof. Dr. Pratikno, M.Soc.Sc., who is a State Secretary, Ir. Budi Karya Sumadi who is the Minister of Transportation, as well as Ganjar Pranowo, SH, M.IP. also attended the event to enliven the 67th Anniversary of UGM.
UGM gave awards and appreciations yet again to outstanding alumni who have contributions and inspiring actions both nationally and internationally. This year, the awards bestowed upon the five best graduates from different fields after going through a selection process and judging.
The award-winning best alumni are; alumnus of the Faculty of Agriculture, Ir. Triono Untung Priyadi in his work in the field of entrepreneurship as an innovator and pioneer of white oyster mushroom cultivation in Cianjur; alumnus of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Wahyudi Anggoro Hadi, S.Fam., Apt., in his work in the field of cultural preservation by building a culture-conscious community named “Komunitas Pojok Budaya” in the region of Bantul.
Establishing a good relationship with alumni can be beneficial for the university. In addition to their contribution in donating money for scholarships for the students, the alumni contributions in the form of ideas are also needed by the university to support the quality of learning and teaching. Some universities across the world even put the alumni as ambassadors to introduce the university to a global level.
Seeing some of the benefits earlier, it is important for UGM to be able to maximize the alumni potential by establishing a well integrated service system. This was explained by Dr. Danang Sri Hadmoko, Secretary of the Directorate of Partnership, Alumni, and Global Initiatives, in his opening speech at the on Integration of UGM Alumni and Career Service Unit Service System Workshop on Thursday (1/12) at Yustisia room UC UGM.
“To learn something is not a difficult thing. The difficult thing is to make someone has a desire to learn,” said Ahmad Yuniarto, Founder of Biru Peduli Foundation Indonesia on the debriefing of prospective graduates of undergraduate and diploma programs of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) November 16 period. Took place on Tuesday (15/11) at Gedung Sabha Pramana (GSP), the debriefing that was moderated by Wisnu Martha Adhiputra, who is a lecturer from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, was attended by more than 200 prospective graduates.
“It is never too late to build personal branding. Even though naturally we have our own character and also influenced by the environment since we are little, there is a part of us that can be changed in order to achieve our success,” said Analisa Widyaningrum, a psychologist. That was delivered on the ‘Wardah Bright Days Campus Roadshow’ Seminar that is a result of Sub-directorate of Alumni Relations of UGM cooperation with Wardah Cosmetic on Thursday (10/11) at the UGM Central Library Seminar Room.
UGM received a visit from MITSA (UiTM Sarawak Alumni Association) on Thursday (10/11). The group of 30 people was consisted of administrators, educators, and alumni from Sarawak Malaysia branch of Universiti Teknologi MARA. They went to UGM to strengthen relationship and to do comparative study on UGM alumni management program.
“Our presence here is to strengthen the relationship between the two Indonesia-Malaysia universities as well as a media for us to learn more about the connection between a university and its alumni; and the programs managed by UGM,” said Yussri bin Sawani representing the group.