Yogyakarta, 12 September 2024 – During an independent study program at Asa Kreasi entitled “From Idea To Execution: 360 Digital Event Management Hacks With Technology Based And International Certification”, Nafesya Amrina Rasyada, a student of UGM’s Arabic Literature Program, learned various important aspects of digital event management. The program provided an opportunity for participants to explore important aspects such as event planning and execution as well as sustainable financial evaluation. With a focus on SDG 4: Quality Education, the program integrates technology and practice-based education, preparing participants to face the changes and demands of today’s digital-based world of work.

Nafesya also learned about event marketing strategies, from developing a marketing plan to evaluating its effectiveness. In this case, Nafesya learned sponsorship techniques, including how to build good relationships with sponsors to support events. In addition, communication with the media was also one of the things she learned, where the material learned ensured that the PR strategy carried out was able to increase the visibility of the event. All of this supports SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, as the skills gained prepare her to contribute to the growing creative and event management industry, while supporting sustainable economic growth.

The program also emphasized the importance of collaboration and partnerships, in line with SDG 17: Partnership for the Goals. During the program, Nafesya was directly involved in collaborations with various parties, ranging from media, service providers, to sponsors. These collaborations provided real-life experience on how strong and sustainable partnerships are essential in event management. In addition to building her management skills, the program also strengthened her professional network and prepared her for a career in event management. The skills gained are not only locally relevant, but also give Nafesya the tools to collaborate internationally.

Yogyakarta, 05/09/2024-Sharing session with alumni of Arabic Literature Study Program has taken place at Soegondo Building room 405, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada. The resource person who attended this morning was a 2004 graduate of UGM Arabic Literature who works at the Ministry of Manpower (Kemnaker), Astri Romadona. This activity discussed the support given by the Ministry of Manpower to universities to produce human resources who are ready to show off in the world of work.

The Ministry of Manpower’s support is not without reason. At present, the problem faced by universities is the number of Open Unemployment Rates (TPT). Referring to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) in February 2024, the TPT at the Diploma and University education levels reached 5.49 percent, higher than the general unemployment rate of 4.82 percent. Support and collaboration between the Ministry of Manpower and universities are needed to strengthen students’ readiness to face the world of work and reduce the gap between education and market needs.

Yogyakarta, August 23, 2024 – Korean Language and Culture Study Program, Faculty of Arts UGM, supported by Literature Translation Institute (LTI) Korea, held a Literary Translation Workshop from June 4 to August 23, 2024. This Literary Translation Workshop is the first activity organized for students and alumni of the UGM Korean Language and Culture Study Program. This activity aims to provide a forum for students and alumni to train and increase knowledge in the field of translation, especially the translation of literary works taught directly by experts. Not only that, as many as 20 people who were selected in the selection of participants, each received a free book entitled “1988년도 제12회 이상문학상작품집.” The book is a collection of the best literary works selected for the Yi Sang Literary Award in 1988. One of the literary works in the book is writer Lim Chul-woober’s “The Red Room” which won the grand prize.

In this workshop, “The Red Room” is a literary work that is translated and discussed by participants coordinated by lecturer of Korean Language and Culture Study Program at Faculty of Arts UGM, Alfiana Amrin Rosyadi, S.S., M.A. and guided by lecturers Febriana Elfida Trihtarani, S.S., M.A. and Theresia Avila Rencidiptya Gitanati Firstantin, S.S., M.A. The Literary Translation Workshop “The Red Room” was held for 19 meetings divided into 2 meetings a week. The participants were asked to read and translate the literary work from Korean to Indonesian which was divided into several parts and discussed together at each meeting. The workshop also explored the content of the literary work “The Red Room” which contains historical elements set in the struggle for democracy and reform in South Korea in 1988.

The workshop concluded with a meeting with the author. The meeting was held in a mixed session in Conference Room 1, Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM. At the peak of the event, the participants had the opportunity to discuss and conduct questions and answers directly with the author Lim Chul-woo regarding the contents of the work “The Red Room.”

In addition to the discussion with the author, the closing ceremony was also filled with a prize giving session to 3 active participants who participated in the workshop enthusiastically and had the best translation results. The first best participant was Fitri Puspita Ningrum who received an Asus Vivobook laptop. The second best participant was Vira Ardiana who was awarded with an Advan tablet and keyboard. The last award as the third best participant was given to Adinda Cindy Kartika Putri with a prize in the form of a Samsung Galaxy A9 tablet. The prizes for the best participants were handed over directly by Mr. Suray Agung Nugroho, S.S., M.A., Ph.D. as a representative of the Head of Korean Language and Culture Study Program at FIB UGM.

Author: Peony
Editor: Fathiannisa

Thursday, August 29, 2024, became a special moment for the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) Universitas Gadjah Mada with the holding of the Mangayubagya Graduation of Undergraduates period IV of the 2023/2024 academic year. A total of 244 graduates celebrated their graduation, holding a bachelor’s degree after completing their studies at FIB. The solemn graduation ceremony was made even more lively with a dance performance from Ratnaraya, a student dance unit of the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program.

Four students, Audrey Gisela, Ganes Larasati, Novalia Hidayatus S., and Wening Hidayati, presented Geol Denok Dance as part of the graduation ceremony. Geol Denok dance is a typical Semarang dance that depicts the joy of Semarang girls who dance with lively, energetic movements and accompanied by dynamic music. Etymologically, the word “geol” refers to the dance movements of the knees and hips, while “denok” is a term for girls in Semarang.

In an interview with Wening Hidayati, one of the performers, she said that Geol Denok Dance was a new dance for Ratnaraya members. “We try to give our best in this performance, and are very happy to be able to welcome the graduates of FIB UGM with Geol Denok Dance,” said Wening (09/05/2024).

Ratnaraya’s performance is not only for entertainment, but also reflects the Faculty’s commitment to preserving Nusantara culture, especially Javanese culture. This cultural preservation requires support and collaboration from various parties, and FIB UGM plays an active role by providing the widest possible space for art and cultural exploration, so that the nation’s identity remains relevant and provides benefits to people’s lives.

Author : Haryo Untoro

Yogyakarta, 12 September 2024 – On Thursday, 12 September 2024, the Faculty of Cultural Sciences Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a preparatory meeting for E-Monitoring and Evaluation (E-Monev) of Public Information Disclosure in 2024 online through the Zoom platform. This meeting involved various internal stakeholders of the faculty as well as representatives from related units at UGM.

This meeting had two main agendas that were discussed comprehensively. The first agenda discussed the E-Monev Timeline for Public Information Disclosure Year 2024. The E-Monev process begins in January 2024 with the collection of data and required documentation. Furthermore, the data evaluation and analysis process will last until June 2024, with the final report and recommendations to be published in August 2024. The establishment of this timeline is expected to ensure a structured and timely implementation of E-Monev.

The second agenda discussed the assessment parameters that will be applied in the questionnaire/SAQ (Self-Assessment Questionnaire) for E-Monev Public Information Disclosure 2024. The parameters to be assessed include five main aspects: Announcing Public Information, Providing Public Information Documents, Website Development, Procurement of Goods and Services, and Institutionalization.

This meeting aims to ensure that the E-Monev process can be implemented effectively and to increase transparency and accountability in the management of public information at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM. The participants hope that the results of this E-Monev will provide useful insights and feedback to improve the quality of public information services in the faculty. The Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM is committed to ensuring that the implementation of E-Monev goes smoothly and has a positive impact on improving information disclosure in the institution.