FMIPA UNEJ held the 106th Undergraduate (S1) Graduation of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember, Period VI, Academic Year 2024/2025 (18/10). Held in the Auditorium of the Entrepreneurship Building, University of Jember. In his graduation speech, the Dean of FMIPA UNEJ, Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D., invited the graduates to immediately equip themselves in preparation for entering society. “With the knowledge gained, coupled with persistence and consistency, soft skills are needed again, which are called adaptation skills to the environment, especially the world of work,” said Prof. Dafik.
Adaptation skills are needed because of the constant changes that occur in this life. “Along with the progress of the times, the knowledge gained must transform into skills so that adaptation skills become extraordinary,” he continued. The graduates were reminded that soft skills and hard skills are basic decisions of adaptation, while adaptation is the key to success. Make it a weapon to be able to fight in entering the world of work. The dean advised that graduation is the future of a brilliant generation by holding the keywords conveyed. “Hopefully you will all be successful, and don’t waste time; fill your time by continuing to study,” he concluded.
Furthermore, the reading of the decree of the Dean of FMIPA regarding the 106th Undergraduate (S1) Graduation of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Jember Period VI Academic Year 2024/2025 by the Vice Dean I of FMIPA, Dra. Hari Sulistiyowati, M.Sc., Ph.D., continued with congratulations by the Dean accompanied by the Vice Deans and Heads of Departments to all graduates. In this period’s graduation, Nova Odiantamara Putri from the Physics Undergraduate Study Program won the highest GPA graduate grade of 3.83 with a study period of 3 years, 10 months, and 3 days. Meanwhile, the fastest graduate was Jasmine Syafiyyah Annisa from the Mathematics Undergraduate Study Program with a GPA of 3.40 and a study period of 3 years, 9 months, and 21 days.
The motivational speech at the graduation was delivered by Mutiara Garnet Rahmani Ahmad, an alumnus of the Physics Department, class of 2017. Garnet now works at the mining company PT. Sekawan Kontrindo LNG Sumbawa as a QC Docont. The 2022 graduate shared her experience of participating in job recruitment and what she prepared to find a job. “After graduation, I prepared myself with several certifications to prepare for finding a job, such as K3 or BNSP certification,” she began.
Garnet also shared tips for pursuing a career in a company, both in terms of skills and appearance. “In the world of work, as the Dean said, adaptation and personality appearance are needed to accompany our skills,” she continued. She is also proud to be an alumni of FMIPA, especially physics, because she is able to compete with other workers. Garnet is also ready to be a mentor and discuss the graduation to prepare to enter the world of work. The graduates will attend the graduation ceremony next weekend at the University of Jember Auditorium Building.