Yogyakarta, Friday, November 22nd, 2024. Faculty of Cultural Sciences Universitas Gadjah Mada held “Lecturer Dialogue: Career Development and Lecturer Welfare”, as a place for dialog and discussion with lecturers of FIB UGM to receive feedback. This activity was held at Soegondo Auditorium, at 09.00 WIB to 11.00 WIB, inviting a number of lecturers from all departments and study programs of the faculty. This activity is also a moment to celebrate the success of new professors and doctors of FIB UGM.

The activity began with remarks from the Dean of FIB UGM, Prof. Dr. Setiadi, S.Sos., M.Si. On this occasion, Prof. Dr. Setiadi, gave a statement of FIB UGM’s support for lecturers in the career process of achieving doctoral and professor, as well as the faculty paying attention to the welfare of lecturers who teach at FIB UGM. After the speech by the Dean of FIB UGM ended, the session continued with the invitation of lecturers who earned new professors, new doctors, and new lecturers. The list of those who received new degrees is as follows:

The new professors at FIB UGM 2024:

• Prof. Dr. Hendrokumoro, M.Hum. (Linguistics)
• Prof. Dr. Sajarwa, M.Hum. (Linguistics)
• Prof. Dr. Suhandano, M.A. (Anthropological Linguistics)
• Prof. Dr. Anggraeni, M.A. (Prehistoric Archaeology)
• Prof. Dr. Aprinus Salam, M.Hum. (Sociology of Literature)
• Prof. Dr. Atik Tri Ratnawati, M.A. (Anthropology of Health)
• Prof. Dr. Agus Suwignyo, M.A. (History of Education)

The new doctors at the Faculty of Arts UGM in 2024:

• Ashika Prajna Paramita, S.S., M.A., Ph.D. (Deakin University, Australia, – Arts and Education)
• Dr. Imam Wicaksono, Lc, M.A. (Universitas Gadjah Mada, – Humanities Sciences)
• Muhammad Zamzam Fauzanfafi, S.Ant., M.A., Ph.D. (Leiden University, Netherlands – Social and Behavorial Sciences)
• Dr. Robi Wibowo, S.S., M.A. (Gadjah Mada University, – Humanities Sciences)
• Dr. Rudy Wiratama, S.I.P, M.A. (Universitas Gadjah Mada, – Performing Arts & Fine Monday Studies)
• Raden Rucitarahma Ristiawan, S.Par., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Wageningen University, UK, – Tourism and Cultural Geography)
• Wildan Sena Utama, S.S., M.A., Ph.D. (University of Bristol, UK, – History)
• Dr. Dra. Rio Rini Diah Moehkardi, M.A. (Gadjah Mada University, – Humanities Sciences)
• Dr. Popi Irawan, S.S., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Arizona State University, USA, – Tourism Development & Management)

The new lecturers in the Faculty of Arts UGM in 2024:

• Dr. Sulistyowati, M.Hum.
• Dr. G.R. Lono Lastoro S., M.A.
• Dr. Masrukhi, M.Hum.
• Dr. Farabi Fakih, S.S., M.Phil.
• Dr. Djarot Heru Santosa, M.Hum.
• Dr. Sri Ratna Saktimulya, M.Hum.
• Dr. Tular Sudarmadi, M.A.
• Dr. Rudi Eka Siswanto, M.Hum.
• Dr. Daru Winarti, M.Hum.

After the new Professors, new Doctors, and new Lectors were called to the seats that had been provided at the front. The next series was a welcome speech by each of the new Professors and new Doctorates. On this occasion, Prof. Dr. Sajarwa, M.Hum., Lecturer of French Language and Literature at Faculty of Arts UGM. He said the importance of working through writing and cooperating with various parties to produce contributions, such as one of them in the field of translation which according to him experienced a lack of enthusiasts in the field of translation.

After the initial session ended, the speech session was continued by Prof. Dr. Aprinus Salam, M.Hum., who also helped guide the activity by opening a discussion session. In the open discussion session, a number of lecturers were given the opportunity to provide feedback and questions related to lecturer welfare and lecturer career paths.

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.