The 2026 TAJEMTRA (Tanggul-Jember Traditional Walking Event) an annual tradition organized by the Jember Regency Government took place once again. Comprising educational support staff, the FMIPA team participated in the 30-kilometer walk from Tanggul to Jember on September 5. This year, the team proudly displayed a banner featuring the FMIPA UNEJ motto: Creating, Innovating, and Achieving. “While participating in the walk, the FMIPA team aimed to introduce FMIPA UNEJ to the people of Jember as a training ground for aspiring young scientists,” stated Verry, the FMIPA UNEJ team coordinator. Leadership provided both material and moral support, including seeing the FMIPA UNEJ team off at the start of the event.

Starting from Embankment and finishing at Alun-Alun Jember, the FMIPA UNEJ team together with more than 26 thousand TAJEMTRA 2026 participants went through a journey that was launched directly by the Regent of Jember Dr. Muhammad Fawait, S.E, M.Sc. Along the route, local residents were also enthusiastic in providing support by providing drinking water and cheering. In his mandate, the Regent asked that TAJEMTRA 2026 carry a message of togetherness and mutual cooperation that needs to be maintained. The Dean of FMIPA UNEJ, Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D. so that the FMIPA team follows in an orderly manner, maintaining unity to enliven TAJEMTRA 2026.Convey a message to the wider community through the FMIPA UNEJ slogan: “Create, Innovate, and Excel.” “We, the leadership of FMIPA, support the TAJEMTRA team in participating and continuing to spread this spirit to the people of Jember, so they become more familiar with FMIPA UNEJ,” said Prof. Dafik.

Along the journey, the FMIPA UNEJ team had the opportunity to interact with other participants from various backgrounds. This provides valuable experience in understanding and appreciating diversity within the wider community. The TAJEMTRA team from colleagues at Jember University was seen. Several FMIPA UNEJ residents also seemed to be waiting and cheering as the team walked through the streets entering the city of Jember. “We are also enthusiastic about participating with a few drinks to quench our thirst for the TAJEMTRA FMIPA 2026 team,” said one resident of FMIPA UNEJ in the Jubung Jember area. Apart from that, the TAJEMTRA Team also reconnected with FMIPA alumni, by unwinding at their residence.

After covering a distance of tens of kilometers, the finish line at the Jember Town Square came into view. The team’s successful completion of TAJEMTRA 2026 stands as a testament to their physical strength, mental resilience, and dedication to upholding local traditions. The spirit and camaraderie fostered during the event will serve as a source of renewed energy for their daily work routines at the FMIPA UNEJ campus. The team hopes to participate in the annual TAJEMTRA event again next year, with the continued support of the FMIPA UNEJ leadership. “We hope for the health and opportunity to participate in and enliven TAJEMTRA once more in 2027,” the FMIPA UNEJ team expressed.