UNS – The festivities of the 48th Dies Natalis Exhibition at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta continued in full swing until the final day. The main stage featured martial arts performances and musical acts by the UNS academic community. The presence of singer and UNS alumna Elizabeth Sudira added to the excitement of the closing night.
The second day of the Faculty and School Exhibition and Open House marked the culmination of UNS’s 48th Dies Natalis celebration. The closing night was attended by leaders from various departments, the Dharma Wanita Persatuan (DWP), faculty members, administrative staff, students, and other invited guests. The entire UNS academic community gathered in the courtyard of the Dr. Prakosa Building on Saturday (22/6/2024).
The Chairman of the 48th Dies Natalis Committee, Drs. Harjana, Ph.D., stated that the exhibition and open house, which lasted for two days, proceeded smoothly and joyfully. He praised Dr. Techn. Ir. Sholihin As’ad, M.T., the Head of the Exhibition Committee, for meticulously planning the UNS exhibition. The hard work of the entire committee resulted in a successful series of Dies Natalis events.
The exhibition and open house aimed to introduce UNS to the public. The exhibition featured all faculties, schools, the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM), the Institute for Educational Development and Quality Assurance (LPPMP), the New Student Admissions System (SPMB), the Center for Excellence in Science and Technology (PUI), UNS Hospital, the Business Development Agency (BPU), all UNS partner banks, and DWP UNS. Various activities took place across the campus, with the high number of visitors forcing some booths to remain open into the evening.
“During the 48th Dies Natalis of UNS, all faculties and schools have opened their doors to the public. With diligent, smart, and thorough efforts, all activities have run smoothly,” Drs. Harjana said.
The Acting Rector of UNS, Dr. Chatarina Muliana, S.H., S.E., M.H., concluded the 48th Dies Natalis celebration with a few messages. She noted that the events held during Dies Natalis were not merely celebrations but also a moment for reflection and evaluation for future steps. The UNS academic community must continue to commit to improving the quality of the university’s three pillars: education, research, and community service. UNS must actively face global challenges and contribute to realizing Indonesia Emas 2045 Vision.
“Let us create new innovations, enhance the quality of research and community service, and continuously innovate in the learning process,” Dr. Chatarina said.
The closing night of the 48th Dies Natalis was enlivened by various performances. The Student Activity Unit (UKM) of the Coordinating for Traditional Arts (BKKT) opened with traditional dance performances. The excitement peaked when the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine (FK) UNS, Prof. Dr. Reviono, dr., Sp.P(K), sang rock songs with the Medical Rock Band of FK UNS. Elizabeth Sudira and Dynamite Band from Bank Jateng closed the night, performing songs that were enjoyed by the UNS academic community in attendance.
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Reporter: R. P. Adji
Editor: Dwi Hastuti