Opening of Madura University PKKMB 2024

unira.ac.id (Friday, 13/09/2024) Madura University held an Introduction to Campus Life for New Students (PKKMB) event in 2024 which took place lively in the courtyard of the University of Madura Rectorate, Friday (13/9/2024). This event was officially opened by the Chancellor of Madura University, Dr. Drs. Ec. H. Gazali, MM., and attended by all levels of the rectorate, unit leaders, as well as deans within the university. PKKMB 2024 was attended by hundreds of new students from various faculties who enthusiastically took part in the event.

In his speech, Dr. Gazali conveyed the importance of PKKMB as a first step for new students to get to know the academic environment and build connections between fellow students. He also reminded students to take advantage of this opportunity to understand the university's vision and mission and develop leadership character and high integrity. "Madura University is committed to producing a superior generation that is ready to compete in the global era," he said in front of the PKKMB participants.

Acara PKKMB tahun ini mengusung tema "Together Building a Generation of Madurese who are Superior and Globally Competitive." Selain pengenalan lingkungan kampus, acara ini juga menampilkan sejumlah kegiatan seperti seminar motivasi, diskusi akademik, serta berbagai permainan edukatif yang bertujuan untuk membangun solidaritas dan kerja sama antar mahasiswa baru. Mahasiswa juga diperkenalkan dengan berbagai unit kegiatan mahasiswa yang dapat menjadi wadah untuk mengembangkan potensi diri di luar perkuliahan.

PKKMB is also an important moment for new students to understand the academic regulations, ethics and campus culture that apply at Madura University. Several resource persons from senior lecturers also delivered material regarding effective learning strategies, time management, and the importance of maintaining a balance between academics and organizational activities. This aims to ensure that new students can adapt well to a lecture environment that is different from their previous level of education.

The 2024 PKKMB opening event was also enlivened by performances of traditional Madurese arts presented by Madura University students. This performance received appreciation from all the attendees, including new students who seemed enthusiastic about seeing the richness of their regional culture displayed at a campus event. Apart from that, there was also a symbolic handover of alma mater jackets to new student representatives as an official sign of being part of the big Madura University family.

With the start of PKKMB 2024, Madura University hopes that new students can use this activity as an opportunity to get to know themselves, hone social skills, and foster a high enthusiasm for learning. "Welcome to Madura University, where you will start your long journey towards a brilliant future," concluded Dr. Gazali in his speech.