Entering a new chapter 3 decades ago, the Aquaculture - Fisheries Study Program of the University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) held a grand reunion for alumni on December 25, 2024. This activity is a manifestation of the dedication of the alumni and the superior education that has been created, thus producing a generation that is not only capable but also superior in their fields.
The grand reunion agenda is one way to strengthen the ties between alumni from various generations, the UMM academic community, and active students of the Aquaculture Study Program. The grand reunion was attended by hundreds of participants spread from various regions both on the island of Java and from outside Java.
David Hermawan as the initiator of the grand reunion of the Aquaculture Study Program alumni said that this agenda was not just a meeting, but also to strengthen synergy and collaboration between alumni and institutions.
"We hope that through this grand reunion, we can continue to provide real contributions, both in curriculum development and in supporting active students through mentoring or job opportunities. This is also our commitment to continue to innovate and produce superior and globally competitive graduates," said David.
The alumni's commitment is realized through the provision of scholarships to several outstanding students both regionally and internationally. The provision of these scholarships is also inseparable from the many successful alumni spread across various sectors throughout Indonesia, ranging from the fisheries industry, and government, to the private sector.
The event included a sharing session on the alumni journey with the theme 'Building Synergy and Collaboration of Alumni for the Future of Sustainable Fisheries' and a session on the election of the management of the UMM Fisheries Alumni Association (IKAPI) for the 2025-2029 period. Elected as the General Chairperson of IKAPI is Herman Jaya, a businessman and Director of PT. Barru Mandiri Nusantara. He was also recently elected as a member of the Barru Regency DPRD, South Sulawesi for the 2024-2029 period.
UMM Vice Chancellor III, Dr. Nur Subeki, ST., MT, greatly appreciated the contribution of the alumni in bringing the good name of the university. According to him, this grand reunion can be a place for nostalgia and sharing experiences between alumni, academics, and active students to support the development of the UMM Aquaculture - Fisheries Study Program in the future.
"Your presence and success out there is a reflection of the quality of education that has been provided by the UMM Aquaculture Study Program. We hope that activities like this can be an inspiration for our successors," he added in closing.
