SDG 1: No poverty | SDGs 1: Economic resources | SDGs 1: Income | SDG 4: Quality education | SDGs 4: Education for sustainability | SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth | SDGs 8: Creativity and innovation | SDGs 8: Economic productivity | SDG 10: Reduced inequality | SDGs 10: Business 

Starting from a Familiarity Night activity for postgraduate students in literature class 23, even period, on Sunday 3rd of March 2024 in Kalimasada, there was another event that they had without planning. Their agenda that morning was having breakfast. Coincidentally, there was a place to order food near the villa where they were staying. When they got there, who would have thought that this place was the house of Mr. Sardi or who is familiarly called Sardi Beib. So after eating at his house, they were shown works of art that Mr. Sardi had made from used goods. They saw various kinds of works, from statues, masks, night lamps, to the famous crystal wayang.

Pak Sardi also said that all of his work is processed from used items that are no longer used. In other words, he turns rubbish into something beautiful and valuable. This is so because he had marketed his work abroad at fantastic prices. He also often organizes cultural arts activities which are then covered by local, national and foreign media. According to Sabrian, one of the students who had the opportunity to visit at that time, the visit was very inspiring, because in addition to introducing wayang, Mr Sardi also shared his experiences while working in the world of arts and culture. This further motivated him to continue learning about arts and culture, as a literature student.

SDGs 1: No Poverty | SGDs 4: Quality Education | SDGs 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | SGDs 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Yogyakarta, Tuesday, February 20, 2024 – The Arabic Literature Study Program of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held an Entrepreneurship and Self-Development Lecture by presenting a national trainer, Dr. Ir. Siti Andarwati, S.Pt., MP, IPM, ASEAN Eng. The event aimed to equip students with knowledge and practical skills in building an entrepreneurial spirit and developing self-potential. The lecture, which was attended by high enthusiasm from UGM Arabic Literature students, was held twice online, namely on February 20 and 27, 2024.

In the first session, Dr. Ir. Siti Andarwati, S.Pt., MP., IPM., ASEAN Eng. presented material on “Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Scope”. This material opened the students’ insights into the basic concepts of entrepreneurship, potential business opportunities, and strategies for building a successful business. In the second session, the focus shifted to “Potential for Student Entrepreneurship Development”. This national trainer encouraged students to dare to be entrepreneurs and explore their potential. As a form of implementation of the knowledge gained, the students at the end of the activity were given the task of developing business ideas by making products. This aims to train their creative and critical thinking skills in building innovative and sustainable businesses.

Through this Entrepreneurship and Self-Development Lecture, it is hoped that it can foster an entrepreneurial spirit and equip UGM Arabic Literature students with qualified knowledge and skills to become entrepreneurs.

SDGs 4: Quality Education | SDGs 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | SDGs 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Yogyakarta, Wednesday, February 28, 2024 – The Arabic Literature Study Program of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a Public Lecture entitled “The Importance of Arabic Literature in the Contemporary World of Work” on Wednesday (28/2) at the Auditorium of Soegondo Building 7th Floor, Faculty of Arts UGM. The event was attended by Dr. Zulfa Purnamawati, S.S., M.Hum., Chairperson of the Arabic Literature Study Program, Arief Budiman, S.S., M.A., as Ikmasa supervisor, and two inspiring speakers, Afifatul Munjidah and Muhammad Egata Asysyakur, alumni of Arabic Literature UGM who are successful in various fields.

This Public Lecture aims to equip Arabic Literature students with insights and knowledge about broad job opportunities in the contemporary era. Afifatul Munjidah, an alumnus of the Arabic Literature class of 2013 who is active in the field of education and entrepreneurship, shared her experience in building a multidimensional career. Afif is a practitioner teacher in the Kampus Merdeka program, partnership staff at Baitul Maal Nurul Ashri, and the owner of Moen House Id and Moenjastip. He emphasized the importance of having plans and strategies to achieve goals, as well as always striving to develop themselves.

Meanwhile, Muhammad Egata Asysyakur, an alumnus of the Arabic Literature class of 2015 Assistant Manager of Sheikh Muhammad Jaber, and Founder of PT Albalad Alameen Indonesia, told his inspiring story of building a company engaged in Hajj and Umrah, halal tourism, da’wah events, and publishing. He motivated the students to focus on completing their responsibilities because Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change themselves.

This public lecture was closed with a question and answer session from the students. It is hoped that by organizing this event, UGM Arabic Literature students will be more motivated to develop their potential and achieve broad job opportunities in various fields.

SDGs 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | SDGs 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

To realize the 8th and 9th commitment points in the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), namely Decent Work and Economic Growth as well as Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, the Department of History again successfully held an Alumni Menyapa workshop on Thursday, February 15, 2024. On this occasion, the Department of History presented four speakers from Kasagama (Keluarga Alumni Sejarah Universitas Gadjah Mada) at once, namely Lieutenant CAJ M. Ivan Harish, S.Sej., Kenanga Sekar Putri, S.Sej., Hendra Permana, S.Sej., and Dian Eka Fitriani, S.Sej. to share their post-graduation experiences with the prospective graduates of Period II FY 2023/2024.

The first speaker shared his experience of having a career in the military, precisely at Disjarahad (Army Historical Service). The second speaker shared his experience working at MyEduSolve, a company engaged in digital literacy. Meanwhile, the third and fourth interviewees, a husband and wife team, shared their experiences working at Museum Multatuli and ANRI (Arsip Nasional Republik Indonesia) respectively.

In general, all four interviewees agreed that the career path for history graduates is wide open. It was also agreed that apart from writing, one of the main strengths possessed by history graduates is data analysis skills. This skill is one of the important indicators required by various fields of work today. However, life after graduation requires careful preparation. The step starts with recognizing one’s potential and preparing various supporting instruments in applying for a job, such as continuing to practice to improve one’s potential and preparing a good LinkedIn and CV (curriculum vitae).

“I summarize a little that what needs to be realized first is what your abilities are. One of the skills that we already have from our history major, and have also been equipped from the Department through internships or apprenticeships is our ability to write. That is the initial grip. So whether we want to be in the Army Historical Service, or start-ups, or ANRI and museums, our strength in writing, analyzing data, assembling periodization, and so on is a provision that turns out to be quite important in the world of work. And overall, thank you to Kasagama and the Department for providing today’s activities which are very helpful for us as fresh graduates,” said Aulia, a History major from 2019.

“The Kasagama alumni gathering conducted by the Department is very helpful for me in the future for the career path that I will choose or live after college. I am very grateful to the Department and the performers who have provided insight or initial knowledge to me about the world of work. And hopefully, in the future the graduates and I get a job or choice of level (red: career) that is following what is desired and the best for each, “said Sada, a student majoring in History class 2019.

Indeed, in recent years the History Department has continued to strive to improve additional skills for its students. Good communication has also been established with Kasagama to motivate, bridge, and increase self-confidence for prospective graduates. This is an effort to realize that the learning process does not stop at graduation. What has been acquired while studying at the Department of History is a provision that if developed can be more dense, contained, and useful because history is a source of inspiration for many things.

SDG 4: Quality Education | SDGs 4: Enrolment | SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth | SDGs 8: Creativity and innovation | SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure | SDGs 9: Cooperation

For the first time, SAGA 2024 opens official team registration and talent show opportunities for you to contribute and participate in enlivening a series of SAGA 2024 activities. SAGA will hold an Arts Performance activity that will combine theater, dance, music, and painting, in one performance.

Terms & Conditions:

1. Active students of Gadjah Mada University (D4/S1/S2/S3) 
2. Able to work as a team
3. Have interest and talent in the field of art
4. Get used to appearing on stage or managing the show from behind the scenes

Registration Timeline:

• Registration: March, 10th – 16th  2024
• ⁠Interview: March, 17th – 18th 2024
• ⁠Final Announcement: March, 21st 2024
• Initial Meeting: March, 23rd 2024
• Registration link: https://bit.ly/SAGAShow01
• Contact Person:

Aisyah (082231045836) for Official Team

Fanny (083181300367) for Talent

Hurry up! prepare and register yourself!

Join SAGA 2024! Existing in Art!

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