Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D., Dean of FMIPA UNEJ, officially concluded the 2026 Faculty-level Pembinaan dan Pengembangan Mahasiswa Baru (PPMB) program on September 13. The event culminated in an inauguration night featuring an arts performance by the new students. The 2026 PPMB program covered topics such as PKM, ONMIPA, PPK ORMAWA, PKM mentoring, and a UKM expo. “With the material provided, students are expected to keep learning without giving up in order to achieve success,” the Dean stated. In the current era, students must become autonomous learners taking initiative and responsibility for their studies rather than relying solely on instructors or lecturers.
The Dean of the FMIPA UNEJ stated that new students are expected to learn not only about their specific scientific disciplines but also about a wide range of subjects, aiming to become multitalented individuals. “To truly shine, you must master various areas; that radiance will emanate from the knowledge you possess within yourself,” he remarked. Prof. Dafik also highlighted “ARUNIKA” signifying the first rays of light after sunrise as well as the 2026 PPMB theme: Melangkah Bersama, Menembus Cakrawala. “With the spirit of ARUNIKA, new students must put these values into practice and pursue their studies at FMIPA with enthusiasm, so that they may attain a future filled with the light of new hope,” he concluded.
Following the conclusion of PPMB 2026, a ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the start of the FMIPA PPMB 2026 inauguration event. Each class presented a theatrical drama performance. Joy seemed to overshadow any fatigue, while the camaraderie and unity displayed by each class won the admiration of both the new students and the PPMB 2026 organizing committee. “We tried something different this year; the inauguration was held in the evening and featured various vendor stalls. The new students’ class performances were also judged to determine the best act with attractive prizes up for grabs, of course,” said Nadia, Chairperson of the FMIPA PPMB 2026 Organizing Committee. The festivities were lively and spirited, all while maintaining order and ensuring the well-being of the new students, who had classes to attend the following day.
During the second week, new students were introduced to the UKM within the FMIPA. These student organizations, along with BEM and the BPM, presented their work programs, activities, and achievements. “Each student organization and UKM at FMIPA was given the opportunity to attract new members by introducing their committee members, flagship programs, and past achievements,” stated Arya Maulana, President of BEMF MIPA. Highlights included PALAPA organizing a mini-camp and a flying fox activity, IONS introducing archery, and UKMS TITIK staging a mini-performance at the FMIPA student organization building. Finally, representatives from BEMF MIPA and BPM visited classrooms to share details about their work programs and achievements, as well as the initiatives planned for the upcoming year.
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