During the visit, Prof. Dody also announced that UNS students stationed in the six hamlets of North Lombok would soon conclude their KKN activities. The hamlets include Amor-Amor, Gumantar, Dasantereng, and Adat Beleq, all located in Gumantar Village, Kayangan District. Additionally, students are active in Senara and Penjor hamlets in Genggelang Village, Gangga District.

Upon arriving in Gumantar Hamlet, the UNS delegation was warmly welcomed by Gumantar Village Head, Japarti. Representatives from each student group in Gumantar Village presented the programs they have implemented during their 45-day stay. Rafi Himawan, a representative from KKN UNS Group 106 in Gumantar Hamlet, expressed that the community’s reception was very positive. The students engaged in various activities with the locals, including producing organic fertilizer from cow manure, offering free health check-ups, promoting cleanliness by providing trash bins, delivering financial education, raising awareness about stunting, training micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to go digital, teaching sports at SD N 2 Gumantar, introducing baseball, and donating sports equipment such as volleyball nets.

Vania Nissapuspita, representing KKN UNS Group 103 in Amor-Amor Hamlet, shared that before implementing their programs, the group made efforts to build rapport with the residents. They organized activities to foster closeness with the community. “The village head advised us to make the residents feel comfortable and friendly first. So we did, often cooking together with the residents at the KKN post,” Vania said.

Following this, the group outlined their work programs. In Amor-Amor Hamlet, they offered free health check-ups, including blood pressure and blood sugar tests, and provided health consultations. They also revitalized the mosque, organized morning exercise sessions, trained MSMEs to go digital, taught early childhood education (PAUD) and elementary school students, provided English lessons for young children, and conducted awareness campaigns on the impact of early marriage.

KKN UNS Group 101 in Dasantereng Hamlet also implemented programs for the community. They educated residents about stunting, taught at Islamic boarding schools, helped children in Dasantereng Hamlet learn reading, writing, arithmetic, and English, created village notice boards, and renovated public restrooms. Additionally, Group 101 focused on enhancing the economic value of local agricultural products, such as cashew apples, which are typically only used for their nuts. They demonstrated how cashew apples could be turned into high-value products like sambal, shredded cashew apple, and syrup. The hope is that these innovations will continue after the KKN team returns to Solo, boosting the local economy.

Gumantar Village Head, Japarti, expressed his gratitude to the KKN students for their dedication and service to the village. “I hope the programs provided by the students benefit the residents. As Village Head, I also hope the children here are motivated to become like the university students, with a strong desire to pursue higher education,” Japarti said.

Japarti also thanked Prof. Dody and his team for their attention to Gumantar Village. “UNS and Gumantar have a deep connection because, during the past earthquake, UNS provided significant assistance, including building a mosque in Gumantar that still stands today and serves the community’s religious needs,” he added.

Prof. Ir. Dody Ariawan, S.T., M.T., Ph.D., Vice Rector for Student Affairs and Alumni, who was present in Gumantar Village, thanked the residents for warmly welcoming the UNS KKN students. “In addition to learning about the programs the students have carried out, we also want to bid farewell, as the students must return to Solo to continue their studies. They will leave for Solo on August 23. We apologize if our students have made any mistakes during their time in Gumantar,” Prof. Dody said.

He expressed hope that in the future, UNS would send even more students for KKN. “And, of course, I hope Gumantar Village continues to progress and develop,” he concluded.

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This was conveyed by Regent H. Djohan during a meeting with UNS leadership, including Vice Rector for Student Affairs and Alumni, Prof. Ir. Dody Ariawan, S.T., M.T., Ph.D.; Director of the Directorate of Academic Reputation and Student Affairs (DRAK), Dr. Sutanto, S.Si., DEA; and several KKN field supervisors from UNS in North Lombok. The meeting took place at the Regent’s office on Monday (19/8/2024).

“We, the North Lombok Regency Government, are very pleased to have UNS KKN students here. Developing North Lombok requires support and collaboration from external parties, including UNS,” H. Djohan said.

He further emphasized that North Lombok has significant tourism potential that can be further developed. The Regent expressed hope that through collaboration with UNS, they could better optimize the potential of North Lombok.

“Alhamdulillah, we are grateful for this visit from UNS. The North Lombok Regency Government has had a cooperative relationship with UNS, and I hope this partnership continues to grow,” he added.

Meanwhile, Prof. Ir. Dody Ariawan, S.T., M.T., Ph.D., Vice Rector for Student Affairs and Alumni at UNS, conveyed that he was representing UNS Rector, Prof. Dr. Hartono, dr., M.Si., to visit and build relationships with the North Lombok Regent. “Since 2018, UNS has been active in Gumantar Village, Kayangan District, North Lombok Regency, especially during the earthquake recovery efforts. At that time, Prof. Hartono, who is now the Rector of UNS, directly led the UNS volunteer team on-site,” Prof. Dody explained.

During the visit, Prof. Dody expressed his gratitude to the North Lombok Regency Government for hosting the KKN students. A total of 60 UNS KKN students have been deployed in North Lombok during the July-August 2024 period.

“We, from UNS, are open to suggestions from the North Lombok Regency Government on potential locations for future KKN activities. UNS conducts KKN twice a year, in January-February and July-August,” Prof. Dody stated.

He also mentioned that UNS welcomes students from North Lombok and government employees who wish to pursue further studies at UNS. “We invite the youth of North Lombok to study at UNS. There are many entry pathways available. Additionally, government employees from North Lombok who wish to pursue a Master’s or Doctoral degree are welcome to apply,” he added.

Prof. Dody also announced the withdrawal of KKN students stationed in six hamlets in North Lombok, including Amor-Amor, Gumantar, Dasantereng, and Beleq Traditional Hamlet in Gumantar Village, Kayangan District, as well as Senara and Penjor Hamlets in Genggelang Village, Gangga District.

“Thank you for welcoming the UNS KKN team, and we apologize for any mistakes made by our students during their interactions. The students will be returning to Solo, with some leaving on August 23 and others on August 25,” Prof. Dody concluded.

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