Yogyakarta, Thursday, November 28th, 2024. Faculty of Cultural Sciences Universitas Gadjah Mada through the Department of Archaeology UGM received a visit from Iwate University, Japan. The agenda of the visit is part of the exploration of cooperation plans between Iwate University and the UGM Department of Archaeology to discuss potential plans for educational visits next year at Gadjah Mada University, for Iwate University students. On this occasion, the Head of the UGM Department of Archaeology, Dr. Mahirta, MA, along with the Secretary of the Department, Drs. Musadad, M.Hum., and Archaeology UGM study programme lecturer, Dwi Pradnyawan, S.S., M.A., met with representatives from Iwate University, Anders Carlqvist, Associate Professor of Iwate University International Education Center and Hiroya Yaegashi from Chief Administrative Staff, Iwate University International Office, to discuss the possibility of giving lectures on archaeology to Iwate University students as part of the educational visit.

After the discussion session ended, the group of Iwate University and the UGM Department of Archaeology took a group photo. They were also invited to tour Mandala Majapahit, a small museum located inside the laboratory of Margono Building, to see a number of artifact replica collections available. From this exploration of cooperation, it is expected to improve the quality of education for the UGM Department of Archaeology and Iwate University, in supporting cooperation in the field of quality and sustainable education.

Yogyakarta, Friday, October 25th, 2024. Line Dance Team of Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM has won the 1st Champion Award in the Line Dance Competition between Faculties/Schools and Work Units in the 75th Anniversary / 15th Lustrum of Universitas Gadjah Mada Beginner Category. This competition was organized by Universitas Gadjah Mada by inviting all faculties and work units to participate in enlivening the 75th Anniversary / 15th Lustrum of Universitas Gadjah Mada. The UGM Faculty of Arts team consists of a number of educators and lecturers of UGM Faculty of Arts, namely Mimi Savitri, M.A., Ph.D., Dr. Suzie Handajani, M.A., Dr. Wiwik Retno Handayani, S.S., M.Hum., Mubarika Dyah Fitri Nugraheni, S.Ant., M.A., Erika Purnawati, S.Kom, M.Cs., Vinanti Rahayu, A.Md., and Veronica Kurnia Wulandari, S.S., M.A., with Swety Firmanti, S.Sos. in charge. The competition was held in Auditorium drh. R. Soepardjo, Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada at 12.30 pm to 16.00 pm.

Previously, the team had practiced intensively for one week by designing special choreography from the song that had been determined. During the competition, the activity began with remarks from the Secretary of Universitas Gadjah Mada, Dr. Andi Sandi Antonius Tabusassa Tonralipu, SH, LLM. Dr. Andi Sandi explained that this competition was not only a competition, but also a means to meet and strengthen relationships between faculties-schools and work units, considering that meetings are usually held only during formal moments. The Line Dance competition held by Universitas Gadjah Mada as a sport is a place to continue to the national competition stage.

Congratulations to the FIB UGM team for winning!

Yogyakarta, Thursday, November 14th, 2024. In order to strengthen the public relations function at Universitas Gadjah Mada, the UGM University Secretariat held a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) related to External Communication Guidelines held in Multimedia Room 1, 3rd Floor, North Wing, UGM Central Building. This activity was held at 09.30 WIB to 12.15 WIB, inviting a number of representatives of public relations staff, offices, and work units within the Faculty of Arts UGM. As presenters of External Communication material, Winda Pratiwi, Farchan Noor Rachman, and Mohamad Ryan Saputra, became the speakers of the activity.

The activity began with the first presentation by Winda Mizwar Pratiwi related to the organizational structure mind mapping journey and communication mapping to various stakeholders in the work unit environment at UGM. In this session, Winda explained the importance of feedback and setting appropriate responses to reduce miscommunication. The way our communication works at this time includes: Data Collection, Knowledge Sharing, SOP Guidelines, and Internalization of SOP / Guidelines.

The next session was presented by Mohamad Ryan Saputra regarding the analysis of stakeholder interest levels consisting of:

Level 1: High Interest, High Involvement
Level 2: High Interest, Low Involvement
Level 3: Low Interest, High Involvement
Level 4 Low Interest, Low Involvement
Each interest has a communication strategy, communication channel preferences, main activities, and communication channeling rules that must be considered. It aims to closely monitor communication activities to the public and public relations decision makers.

After the presentation of external communication guidelines by Ryan Saputra, Farchan Noor Rachman continued the presentation of media communication guidelines regarding the role of spokespersons in delivering communication to the public, criteria as well as Do’s and Don’ts of spokespersons, and the flow of information publication. He also added that technical forms of publication and dissemination of information related to UGM in print and digital must be in accordance with the established UGM brand guidelines.

Yogyakarta, Monday, November 11th, 2024. The Faculty of Cultural Sciences of Universitas Gadjah Mada held a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with the Regional Planning, Development, Research and Development Agency (Bappeda) of Siak Regency, Riau Province, in the context of planning the development of a Malay cultural center by Siak Regency. The implementation of the activity began at 10.00 WIB to 14.00 WIB in the Multimedia Room Gd. Margono 2nd floor, Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM, inviting representatives from Bappeda Siak and a number of lecturers from FIB UGM as presenters.

The activity began with remarks from representatives of Bappeda Siak Regency which were then followed by remarks from the Dean of Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM, Prof. Dr. Setiadi, M.Si., as an opening for FGD activities. Next, the handover of souvenirs as a symbolic series guided by Mrs. Novi Siti Kussuji Indrastuti, M.Hum., as Master of Ceremony. The activity was divided into two material sessions, with the first session filled by presenters such as Agus Indiyanto, S.S., M.Si., Dr. Sailal Arimi, S.S., M.Hum., and Dr. Arif Akhyat, M.A.. The second session was then continued by the speakers, namely, Dr. Sudibyo, M.Hum., Novi Siti Kussuji Indrastuti, M.Hum., Dr. Popi Irawan, S.S., M.Sc., and Dr. Widya Nayati, M.A..

The implementation of the Siak Regency Bappeda Focus Group Discussion with the Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM is an important moment of cooperation between the two agencies. FIB UGM through its academics can provide solutions and reference material that can help Bappeda Siak Regency in the plan to build a Malay cultural center.

Yogyakarta, Thursday, October 31st 2024. Directorate of Partnership and Global Relations (DKRG) UGM through UGM Buddy Club Community under the  UGM Office of International Affairs, organized Malam Kliwon – The Indonesian Halloween Experience. This activity is to introduce and preserve Indonesian local culture that is rich in spiritual values and local beliefs to international students. Held at Kolektif Collaboration Space, students consisting of international exchange students from various study programs and INCULS participated in this activity from 18:00 WIB to 22:30 WIB.

Night Kliwon activities began with an open gate at 18:00 WIB until 19:00 WIB, international students and local Buddy students from the UGM Buddy Club Community took attendance first outside the room where the activity was held. Next, the students had a sharing session about mystical or horror stories from their respective countries. After that, a movie watching session titled, “Pengabdi Setan 2” as the work of director Joko Anwar, was shown as an introduction to the intricacies of horror films with an Indonesian atmosphere. Not to forget, after the joint viewing session ended, the international students and local students along with the representative guests present shared their impressions from watching the movie.

On this occasion, Takeru Homma, an exchange student from Japan to the Tourism Study Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM, shared his impressions. “The event was really fun, I enjoyed eating with my friends, chatting, watching the movie, and showing each other our costumes. Although with the movie viewing session, everyone was just glued to watching, so there wasn’t much chance to interact. I think it would be better if there were programs that allowed more interaction among international students.”.

From the implementation of this activity, Malam Kliwon – The Indonesian Halloween Experience is expected to be a forum for introducing Indonesian culture between local students and international students. Building a memorable experience and a means of learning about Indonesia’s unique culture.