Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD) has officially launched the 58^th Milad (Anniversary) logo on Tuesday (11-27-2018) at the hall of campus 1 at Jln. Kapas 9, Semaki, Yogyakarta. The launch was attended by leaders and higher officials of UAD.

In this milad, the Faculty of Psychology collaborated with the Faculty of Literature, Culture and Communication (FSBK) as the organizing committee. The theme of the event was "Developing a National Identity and Progressing Indonesian Culture".

UAD Rektor, Dr. Kasiyarno, M. Hum., in his remarks at the launching event stated that the 58^th Milad had to be optimally utilized by holding various activities, including academic, sports, and entertainment activities.

"The activities in this Milad must really be able to target all UAD elements. Don't forget the predecessors who fought for UAD. Invite their families to together commemorate this 58^th Milad, because UAD is indebted to its predecessors," he explained.

There is a difference in the making of milad logo for this year. In the previous milad, the making of the logo was contested. However, this year, the committee designed it themselves. This aims to minimize plagiarism in the logo design used for UAD Milad.

Kasiyarno suggested that the 58^th Milad provide more recreational activities. The aim was to refresh the participants’ minds and encourage UAD community to live a healthy life. He also shared his expectation that, once a week, UAD would hold a joint exercise.

"With the existence of quality activities in this milad series, we expect that there will be intimacy among the entire UAD family. And then, what is equally important is a better performance of each element of UAD for the progress of the university," he explained. (ard)

Program Pascasarjana Program Studi Pendidikan Vokasi Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD) menyelenggarakan Workshop Research Methodology in Vocational Educvation dengan Pemateri dari Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) Malaysia. Pemateri tersebut antara lain Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Nor Azhari Azman dan Dr. Arman Shah bin Abdullah. Ditambah satu pemateri dari UAD yaitu Dr. Budi Santosa.

Pada kesempatan ini, Direktur Program Pascasarjana UAD, Prof. Dr. Achmad Mursyidi, M.Sc.,Apt. menyampaikan, pendidik atau guru di Indonesia harus meningkatkan kompetensi dan keterampilan supaya bisa menjadi seorang profesional.

“Pengalaman mengajar itu penting, tapi pengalaman belajar juga penting. Banyak mahasiswa S2 yang berasal dari kalangan guru. Ketika di sekolah jadi pendidik, ketika di perkuliahan jadi mahasiswa. Maka belajar itu tidak ada putusnya.”

Kemudian, ia juga menjelaskan pentingnya menguasai ilmu agama. Pengetahuan dan ilmu agama merupakan bekal untuk menjadi orang bermanfaat bagi masyarakat, bangsa, dan negara. “Jika gurunya bagus, mutu siswa juga akan bagus. Ini akan memajukan pendidikan di Indonesia,” jelasnya ketika memberi sambutan di kampus UAD 2B, Sabtu (1–12–2018).

Sementara, Mohamed Nor Azhari Azman mengatakan, saat ini banyak penelitian di pendidikan vokasi. “Inovasi-inovasi baru terus bermunculan. Termasuk inovasi yang menyasar penyandang disabilitas. Kita tidak boleh mengesampingkan disabilitas. Oleh karenanya pendidikan harus menyasar semuanya.”

Meski bertema research methodology, dalam kesempatan ini juga menyinggung tentang perkembangan pendidikan vokasi, khususnya untuk kaum disabilitas. Bekal keterampilan bagi penyandang disabilitas merupakan hal penting untuk memaksimalkan potensi. Jadi dalam keterbatasan tetap ada kelebihan.

“Kami berharap kerja sama antara UAD dengan UPSI bisa terus belanjut. Ke depan mungkin bisa ada join research dan program-program lainnya. Jadi, tidak hanya dalam hal akademik saja, tetapi bisa ke penelitian dan pengabdian.” (ard)

Postgraduate Program of Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD) released 112 graduates in the graduation period of November of 2018. The debriefing and release events for UAD Postgraduate Program were held at the auditorium of UAD campus 3 on Friday (11-11-2018). The 112 graduates came from eight study programs.

Prof. Dr. Achmad Mursyidi, M.Sc., Apt., the Director of the Postgraduate Program, in his speech stated that the alumni of the Postgraduate program of UAD had to be able to unify the community. "At present, many people are fragmented, especially regionally. Therefore, the Postgraduate alumni must be cadres who are able to unify the community when they are back to their hometown."

In addition, Mursyidi advised UAD graduates to show good ideas and innovation to advance the people and society. What was equally important was for them to educate the people.

"Do not let the community split. Avoid untrue news, hoaxes. Give education to the community to strengthen its unity," he said.

Meanwhile, Dr. Kasiyarno, M. Hum., the Rector of UAD, congratulated the Postgraduate graduates for completing their S2 studies. "Always be grateful for what you have. High learning motivation must continue to be maintained. If possible, do not just stop at getting a master’s degree and get a doctoral degree in S3."

UAD recorded its history by releasing 1,868 graduates in this graduation period. This number is the biggest number of graduates ever released in one period since UAD was established. Out of the total graduates, S1 graduates amounted to 1,756 graduates with an average Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.4 and S2 graduates amounted to 112 graduates with an average GPA of 3.64. On the other hand, the number of graduates with cum laude predicate amounted to 768. Up to now, the total number of UAD alumni is 45,610 people. (ard)

Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD) recorded its history by graduating 1,868 graduates. This number is the biggest number of graduates ever recorded in a graduation period since UAD was established. Out of the total graduates, the number of S1 graduates was 1,756 with an average Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.4 and the number of S2 graduates was 112 with an average GPA of 3.64. Meanwhile, the number of graduates with cum laude predicate amounted to 768. Until now, the total number of UAD alumni is 45,610 people.

At the UAD undergraduate and postgraduate graduation session, which was held at Jogja Expo Center (JEC), on Saturday (11-24-2018), the title of best graduate for S1 was given to Luthva Luviandani Pratiwi with a GPA of 3.97 from the Faculty of Public Health (FKM), the second best title was given to Lina Anggraeni with a GPA of 3.96 from the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP), and the third best title was given to Mahayu Agustia Jayanti with a GPA of 3.95 from FKM.

S1 graduate with the fastest study period was Siska Anggraeny from FKM, with a study period of 3 years 10 months 20 days with a GPA of 3.7. On the other hand, the youngest graduate in the age of 20 years 20 days was Nursuciyati, who is also from FKM with a GPA of 3.23.

UAD Rector, Dr. Kasiyarno, M. Hum., in his speech thanked all the parents of the graduates who had admitted their children to UAD. "Hopefully, UAD alumni can become role models for the community with the knowledge and skills they have. We hope that UAD graduates can contribute to the progress of the nation."

Furthermore, he explained that science and knowledge can be a weapon to defend oneself and win the battle in the current era. Then, what is more important is the ability to build networks and collaborate with other parties, as well as the ability to think critically.

On the other had, Prof. Dr. Widodo Muktiyo from the Council of Higher Education, Research and Development (Diktilitbang) of PP Muhammadiyah in his speech revealed not to forget the educational almamater. "In this era of intense and unpredictable competition, Muhammadiyah university alumni must continue to work and fight," he said.

With a theme of "Islamic Literature", Student Islamic Boarding School (Pesantren) of KH. Ahmad Dahlan of Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (Persada) held a national seminar with Asma Nadia who is a book writer, motivator, FLP founder, and ICMI administrator as the speaker. Her books that have been published and taken to the big screen include Surga yang Tak Dirindukan, Assalamu’alaikum Beijing, and many more. The event took place on Sunday (11-25-2018) at 08.00-11.00 WIB on the 2nd floor of the Islamic Center Mosque of Universitas Ahmad Dahlan (UAD) in Banguntapan, Bantul, Yogyakarta.

The seminar was also attended by Mudir Persada, H. Thontowi S.Ag., M. Hum., who also gave a speech and opened the event. The event continued with the launch of the First Edition of UAD PERSADA Magazine. More than 700 participants who were UAD students as well as the general public were present at Islamic Center Mosque in order to enliven the seminar as well as increase their knowledge about Islamic literature.

Asma Nadia provided materials on the Dynamics of Literary Work, the Process of Creative Ideas in Penetrating the Print and Film Markets. She advised that students fully support Islamic film in Indonesia, especially D-7 before an Islamic film work was shown in theaters. The hope is for all Muslims in Indonesia to help publishing the film so as not to lose when competing with foreign films or other genres of films. This support will also make Islamic films shown in a lot of cinemas throughout Indonesia.

On that occasion, Asma Nadia gave seven signed books to for seven people who asked questions. Not only that, she also brought books and other merchandise that could be bought by seminar participants. The books purchased can be signed directly by Asma.

Many things were obtained by all participants in the seminar, including being able to take pictures directly with a writer whose works have been published in books or in films, which are now familiar to the public. (M.IA)