Welcoming New Students, Dean of FMIPA UI: Welcome, Good Luck, Explore Your Potential!

In order to welcome new students for the 2022/2023 Academic Year, the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Indonesia (FMIPA UI) is holding an Introduction to the Faculty Academic System (PSAF) activity for 994 new students from all undergraduate study programs. The series of activities will take place for three consecutive days, starting today, Thursday (18/8), until Saturday (20/8).

In general, this activity contains an introduction to academic and non-academic matters in the FMIPA UI environment as provisions for new students during their education at FMIPA UI.

The ceremonial activity was officially opened by the Dean of FMIPA UI, Dede Djuhana, on the first day of implementation which was held in a hybrid manner on Thursday (18/8).

Starting his speech, the Dean conveyed his welcome to the new students. The Dean admitted that he was proud, because according to the Dean, being accepted as a student at FMIPA UI is a gift that should be appreciated considering the competition to seize this opportunity is quite tight. Therefore, the Dean reminded his students to use this opportunity as best they could by studying diligently and exploring their potential.

"On this occasion I would like to express my pride as Dean. Because you are selected students accepted at FMIPA UI, welcome, good luck, explore your potential, both hard skill maupun soft skill,” said the Dean opening his remarks at the Sinar Mas Hall, Multidisciplinary Research Laboratory Building, FMIPA UI – PT Pertamina.

The Dean also conveyed six important points related to developments in the FMIPA UI environment for new students to know. The six points are; the Independent Learning Independent Campus (MBKM) program; collaboration and implementation of the Tri Dharma of higher education through academic activities, research, innovation, and community service activities; downstream utilization of research and community service results; UI as an entrepreneur university; academic quality assurance and internationalization of study programs; and collaboration with alumni and student organizations in activities that can benefit society at large.

"To strengthen these points, we encourage all academicians of FMIPA UI to jointly build synergy, build FMIPA UI into a leading science faculty that is able to play a role at the global level," said the number one leader at FMIPA UI.

At the end of his speech, the Dean emphasized to new students to practice the 9 UI values ​​as UI identity as well as guidelines for living campus life, and to be able to uphold ethics as basic personal values ​​in academic and daily life.

The agenda on the first day includes an introduction to the organizational structure of FMIPA UI, a presentation on academic activities by Dr.rer.nat. Budiawan as the Vice Dean for Education, Research, and Student Affairs, a presentation on non-academic fields by the Vice Dean for Resources, Ventures, and General Administration Dr. Tito Latif Indra, M.Si., a presentation on Research and Community Service by the Manager of Research and Community Service Dr. Dipo Aldila, M.Si., information on academic fields by the Manager of Education Rika Tri Yunarti, Ph.D. and information on student affairs by the Manager of Student Affairs and the person in charge of PSAF MIPA UI activities Dr. Dewi Susiloningtyas, M.Si.

In addition, to broaden the insight of new students, PSAF MIPA UI presents a talk show on the theme of High School vs College with the Chairperson of the PSAF MIPA UI 2020 Executive Committee and one of the best graduates of FMIPA UI Muhammad Rifqi Ramdhani, and a talk show on Career Preparation for Gen Z in the Independent Campus Era by inviting the Chairperson of ALUNI FMIPA UI Drs. Satya Heragandhi, M.Sc as a speaker.

The event was also attended by the Chair of the Faculty Academic Senate, Chair of the Faculty Council of Professors, Head of the Academic Quality Assurance Unit (UPMA), Heads of Departments, Heads of Study Programs, and Chair of the FMIPA UI Alumni Association.

News source : https://sci.ui.ac.id/