UNS – A vibrant parade and exhibition were held to conclude the 48th Dies Natalis celebrations of Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta. The parade commenced from the UNS Tower Ki Hadjar Dewantara and proceeded to the main stage in front of the dr. Prakosa UNS Building on Friday (21/6/2024).
The parade was lively and featured the UNS Marching Band, a contingent of UNS academic community members dressed in various traditional Indonesian attire, participants from the Solo Batik Carnival, and performers from Reog Ponorogo.
Following the parade, the opening of the Exhibition and Open House took place, which continued until Saturday (22/6/2024). The Exhibition and Open House aimed to introduce UNS to the public. The exhibition included representatives from all Faculties, Schools, Institutes, Centers of Excellence in Science and Technology (PUI), UNS Hospital, the Business Development Agency (BPU), UNS partner banks, and the UNS Women’s Association (Dharma Wanita Persatuan, or DWP). Exhibition booths were set up in front of the dr. Prakosa UNS Building, while the Open House events were held in each faculty.
The coordinator of the 48th UNS Dies Natalis Exhibition and Open House, Dr.techn. Ir. Sholihin As’ad, M.T., explained that this event is the culmination of the 48th Dies Natalis activities that have been ongoing since February.
“Our activities today and tomorrow evening are the final series of the 48th UNS Dies Natalis agenda, which has been running since February. Next to the stage and the lake, there are more than 30 exhibition tents from faculties, schools, institutes, and partner banks. Please visit them. All faculties and schools are also holding open houses featuring various interesting activities, including workshops, competitions, and free consultations,” Dr. Sholihin said.
Dr. Sholihin also mentioned that the exhibition and open house are open to the public, serving as a bridge for the wider community to learn about the activities, products developed, and achievements of UNS.
“We invite all members of the community to come and take a closer look, interact, discuss, and share ideas with the UNS community. Please join us, and we hope this event will be beneficial not only for the university but also for the broader community,” he added.
The Vice-Rector for Academic and Student Affairs at UNS, Prof. Dr. Ir. Ahmad Yunus, M.Si., expressed his pride in the closing event of the 48th UNS Dies Natalis. He also extended his gratitude to the entire committee and all parties involved in the success of the event.
“The Open House for schools and faculties is a very good tradition that we need to continue. Through this agenda, we can interact more easily with the wider community. Closer interaction will facilitate our contribution to society and mutual support and strengthening. Thank you to the entire committee and everyone involved in making this event successful,” Prof. Yunus said.
Humas UNS
Reporter:Annisa Fakhira
Editor: Dwi Hastuti