The UGM student team that is a member of the Tourism Student Association (HIMAPA) FIB UGM has completed Abdidaya (Community Service and Empowerment Event for Student Organizations) 2024 as a representative of UGM in early November. This activity was held on Thursday-Sunday, November 7-10, 2024 at Udayana University, Denpasar, Bali.

Abdidaya Ormawa is the culmination of the implementation of the PPK Ormawa 2024 program for 5 months of program implementation from June to October. This activity was realized as an award event for the PPK Ormawa teams that have completed their respective programs.

Please note, PPK Ormawa was attended by 2,289 teams from 359 universities and only 622 teams received funding and were entitled to carry out the program. Only then of the 622 teams that passed the funding, only 160 teams from 66 universities were entitled to participate in Abdidaya Ormawa and struggled to get award categories starting from the Implementation Team, Ormawa, Partners, Accompanying Lecturers and Universities.

The PPK Ormawa HIMAPA team that carries the program with the title, “SEAN (Sembrani-Agrotourism and Education): Development of Sembrani Watusigar Tourism Village based on Community Based Tourism (CBT)” managed to get two awards at the event.

The PPK Ormawa HIMAPA UGM team managed to achieve several achievements in the awarding night, among others:

Achievements achieved:
– Best Student Organization 1 Category of Tervisioner Ormawa
– Best Assistance Lecturer 2 Category of Assistance Lecturer with Understanding of Community Empowerment

Consisting of 13 students from the Tourism Study Program and two from the Faculty of Agriculture, this team is diversified and well-prepared to support the implementation of the SEAN program. In addition, the team accompanied by Mohamad Rachmadian Narotama, S.T., M.Sc., Ph.D. as an assistant lecturer also received full support from various parties ranging from the Watusigar Village Government, Gadjah Mada University, Partners, Alumni and various other parties.

Vision of the Tourism Student Association (HIMAPA)
“Making the Tourism Student Association (HIMAPA) as a form of organization that can become a “forum” for UGM Tourism S-1 students to work together in realizing innovations based on integrity.”

Motivated by a strong vision of the Student Organization (Ormawa), making the Tourism Student Association (HIMAPA) has a strong determination and background in the implementation of PPK Ormawa. This aims as an effort to increase the capacity of student organizations through various coaching processes that are implemented in the form of community service and empowerment. The topic of the Tourism Village taken is considered to be in line with the vision and mission of the ormawa and various other assessment components have led Himapa ormawa to get the Best 1 award in the Tervisionary Ormawa category.

The dedication of the accompanying lecturer, Mr. Mohamad Rachmadian Narotama S.T, M.Sc, Ph.d in providing support and guidance to the Himapa team also paid off by being awarded in the Best 2 Lecturer category with the Best Understanding of Community Empowerment.

[Humas FIB UGM, Author: Ferdian, Editor: Sandya]

PT AEON Indonesia officially opened a new branch at Puri Indah Mall, West Jakarta. This branch is specialized for the Health and Beauty line with a focus on selling health and beauty products, such as makeup, soap, hair care, skincare, medicines, and healthy foods. The store concept is independent, which means it is separate from supermarkets and delicas (food line) which are also owned by PT AEON Indonesia. 

The opening of AEON line Health and Beauty at Puri Indah Mall became the second time for this Japanese retail company. Before, the same concept was implemented at Lotte Mall Avenue, South Jakarta in February. Hopefully, by opening a store in the health and beauty sector, PT AEON Indonesia can more easily expand its market reach in Indonesia. 

The opening ceremony was carried out with a ribbon cutting by the head of the Health and Beauty department of PT AEON Indonesia, Yasutake Suzuki. In his interview, he explained the reason for the establishment of the store. “The high sales of beauty & health products in all AEON Store branches, as well as the emergence of new local & imported cosmetic brands since 2020, and the number of beauty product customers dominated by Gen Z & millennials are the main basis for AEON Health & Beauty to be present separately as an independent store from Supermarkets & Delica,” he said. 

The opening and concept carried by AEON Health and Beauty Care at Puri Indah Mall is in line with the values proclaimed in SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) point 8, namely decent work and economic growth. This is due to the addition of stores which will affect economic growth. In addition, job opportunities for Indonesians will increase as time goes by. Furthermore, PT AEON Indonesia will continue this concept in other cities in Indonesia until 2025.

Yogyakarta, November 6, 2024 – Faculty of Cultural Sciences Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) received a visit from Majapahit Technology Islamic Boarding School and SMAK Penabur Harapan Indah on Wednesday morning. The event held at the Auditorium on the 7th floor of Soegondo Building was attended by around 190 students, consisting of 100 students from Majapahit Technology Islamic Boarding School and 90 students from SMAK Penabur Harapan Indah, along with accompanying teachers.

The visit was warmly welcomed by representatives of undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as staff of Public Relations and Cooperation of FIB UGM. In their remarks, teacher representatives from both schools expressed the purpose of their visit, which was to introduce students to the UGM campus environment and explore information about educational opportunities at the Faculty of Arts.

The question and answer session was interactive, with student representatives from Majapahit Technology Islamic Boarding School asking what technology is used in studying culture and the existence of a double degree program at FIB. Meanwhile, student representatives from SMAK Penabur Harapan Indah focused more on asking about the job prospects of graduates and how FIB graduates can compete with other faculties in the world of work.

The event ended with the handover of souvenirs from both schools to FIB UGM, followed by a group photo session. This moment was closed with a casual conversation between students and students, creating an atmosphere of intimacy before the group left the room. This visit is expected to motivate students to continue their higher education at UGM, especially at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences.

Yogyakarta, November 6, 2024 – Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) received a visit from 280 students and accompanying teachers from SMAN 2 Cikarang Pusat. The event took place in the Auditorium on the 7th floor of Soegondo Building, and was warmly welcomed by representatives of undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as staff of Public Relations and Cooperation of FIB UGM.

In his speech, one of the teacher representatives expressed her gratitude for the friendly and enthusiastic welcome. “This visit is very impressive. We feel welcomed with a warm and pleasant atmosphere,” she said.

The question and answer session was interactive, discussing various aspects of the entry process to UGM. The students asked about various things, such as preparation for entrance tests, special portfolios, and the effect of school accreditation or alumni on graduation. The representative of the Faculty of Arts UGM explained that no special portfolio is needed, school accreditation does not affect the chances, and influential alumni are not a determining factor for graduation.

In addition, the discussion also covered the professions and careers of graduates, alumni who have successfully pursued careers in various fields, and how the faculty shapes students to face future professional challenges.

The event was closed with the handover of souvenirs, group photos, and casual conversations between students and faculty members that strengthened the atmosphere of intimacy. This activity is expected to motivate students to continue their studies to a higher level, especially at the Faculty of Humanities UGM.

Festival Bulan Bahasa is one of the five main series of Bulan Bahasa UGM 2024. The contents of the Festival Bulan Bahasa itself include a “behind-the-scenes of Bulan Bahasa  We Tell Stories” exhibition, an interactive “Discover Me” exhibition, an exhibition of the 2023 winners’ works, then Suar Memoar to write down all hopes for visitors who come. In addition to the exhibition, there is also a reading corner and visitors can make scrapbooks or zine creations for free here. The highlight of the Festival this time is the performances, such as modern dance, poetry musicalization, and also bands from various circles.

In addition, Bulan Bahasa also still opens competitions for students, college students, and the public, including short story creation, poetry creation, poetry reading, and essays. After this, there will be a workshop with one of the writers whose book has been made into a movie, and the culmination of the Bulan Bahasa event is the performance of Teater Kami Bercerita which presents Seno Adi Gumira’s work with the title “Dilarang Beranyi di Kamar Mandi” on November 29, 2024, at Taman Budaya Yogyakarta. For more information, check out the Bulan Bahasa Instagram (@bulanbahasaugm)