The Faculty of Biology UGM held a gathering on Wednesday, 28 February 2024, at Auditorium Biologi Tropika from 11.00-13.00 WIB, aimed to strengthen the companionship and a sense of family among civitas Faculty of Biology UGM, especially staff and lecturers.
The gathering commenced with an opening by MC Faya Nur Annisa Damantya, A.Md.Sek., followed by a welcome address from the Dean of the Faculty of Biology, Dr. Budi Setiadi Daryono, M.Agr.Sc, who provided guidance and motivation to all attendees. The activity proceeded with a socialization from Bank Muamalat, delivered by Heni Lestari, S.E., as Branch Manager of Bank Muamalat UGM Branch.
Next on the agenda was the introduction of the new study program at the Faculty of Biology UGM, The Profession of Curator on Biodiversity Study Program (PKKH) by Rina Sri Kasiamdari, S.Si., Ph.D. The PKKH Study program has been prepared by the team since 2021, with support from various parties, both internal and external UGM and international support. This study program is scheduled to commence enrollment in the odd semesters of the academic year 2024/2025 with a quota of 30 students. It hoped that through this introduction, the civitas of the Faculty of Biology UGM can understand the history, vision, and mission of the program’s establishment and help promote the PKKH study program to the community.
This event was enlivened by a Line dance performance titled “Taman Pung Kisah” presented by Bio Line Dance Group. The gathering concluded with a shared lunch. This event reflects the support of the Faculty of Biology in its commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) No. 17, which is Partnership for the Goals, and SDG No. 16, which is Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. This is reflected in promotion collaboration among various parties, such as Bank Muammalat, to achieve common goals.