On Tuesday, February 6, 2024, the orientation of New Graduate Students (PMB) for the Academic Year 2023/2024 Even Semester intake was conducted online through a Zoom meeting, guided by Faradilla. The event was held to welcome new graduate students in biology (Master’s/Ph.D.). The event began with the singing of the Indonesian National Anthem, Universitas Gadjah Mada Hymn, and Faculty of Biology March. The first agenda was a briefing by the Dean of the Faculty of Biology UGM, Prof. Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, S.Si., M.Agr.Sc. He stated, “Master’s students are not allowed to study for more than 4 semesters, doctoral students are not allowed to study for more than 8 semesters.” This was said as the motivation for students to focus on their studies and graduate on time.
The event continued with the introduction of faculty members and educational staff of the Faculty of Biology UGM, guided by Prof. Dr. Endah Retnaningrum, S.Si. M.Eng. Next, there was guidance on course registration with simulation using UGM’s SIMASTER account for master’s students guided by Emi Suhaemi, S.Si. and doctoral students guided by Riski Danang Prasetyo, S.Si. The event continued with the library orientation by Mr. Aris Setiawan. Mr. Aris introduced the library staff, the Faculty of Biology UGM library service hours, and the mechanism for borrowing and returning books. Additionally, Mr. Aris presented library activities including: open recruitment for library volunteers, training for library volunteers, literacy management classes for new students, book discussions, community service, collaboration with other units such as book writing, training, grants, article writing, and publication. Furthermore, Mr. Aris invited new students to join as library volunteers.
The next agenda was a video presentation by the Graduate Student Family (KMP) of the Faculty of Biology UGM, regarding the activities carried out by KMP, followed by an introduction to KMP by the Chairman of KMP, Wahyu Fatwatul Umam, S.Si. Mr. Wahyu invited new students to join the KMP management to expand their network. At the end of the event, the MC announced that there would be a TAKSA (Graduate Student Get-Together), where new students would be taken on a campus tour to visit laboratories and enjoy other activities. The event concluded with a prayer and a group photo.