FMIPA UNEJ held its 121st graduation ceremony (Period II, Academic Year 2026/2027) on August 21. The event took place in the Physics Department Auditorium at the faculty. In his address, the Dean of FMIPA UNEJ, Prof. Drs. Dafik, M.Sc., Ph.D., congratulated the graduates on successfully completing their studies. He noted that this particular ceremony was special as it coincided with the atmosphere of the Republic of Indonesia’s Independence Day celebrations. “During this moment of independence, I urge the graduates to contribute meaningfully by preparing themselves to strive in the economic sector,” he began. He encouraged them to hone their skills to complement the cognitive abilities they had acquired during their studies at FMIPA.
Prof. Dafik stated that FMIPA UNEJ alumni must be able to combine their cognitive knowledge with practical skills to prepare for their entry into society. “By combining cognitive abilities integrated with modern advancements like AI and honed skills, graduates can not only find employment but also create jobs themselves,” he continued. Citing the FMIPA “3.5 to the power of 4” tagline, Prof. Dafik urged graduates that it is time to stop being a financial burden on their parents. The Dean of FMIPA presided over the open meeting of the Faculty Senate, accompanied by the Vice Dean II and Vice Dean III. The meeting was attended by all members of the FMIPA Senate, as well as invited representatives from the faculty and administrative staff of FMIPA UNEJ.
Next, the reading of the decision letter from the Dean of FMIPA UNEJ regarding the 121st Judicial Program for Undergraduate (S1) Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Jember University Period II 2026/2027 Academic Year by Deputy Dean III FMIPA Prof. Dr. Edy Supriyanto, S.Si., M.Sc. Followed by congratulations from the Deans, Deputy Deans and Heads of Departments to all graduates. In this period’s judiciary, the highest GPA graduate from the Undergraduate Program was achieved by Dina Ardila from the Biology Undergraduate Study Program with a GPA of 3.82 with a study period of 3 years 8 months 6 days. The fastest graduate was Holifatus Sa’diyah from the Bachelor of Biology Study Program with a GPA of 3.70 and a study period of 3 years, 5 months, 4 days.
A motivational address at the graduation ceremony was delivered by Eka Prasetyaningsih, S.Si., an alumna of the Chemistry Bachelor’s program (Class of 2009). Eka urged FMIPA UNEJ alumni to immediately prepare ideas, products, innovations, and projects to launch their careers after graduation. “Stop asking yourself, ‘Where will I work?’ and instead ask, ‘What can I do with the knowledge I gained at FMIPA?” she said. The teacher from SMK Negeri 5 Jember encouraged the alumni to begin mapping out their futures by leveraging their own potential to create something meaningful.
Eka noted that nowadays, a diploma is not the sole benchmark for entering the workforce. “Knowledge, experience, a certain mindset, and the courage to try without fear of failure are also essential,” he added. In his concluding remarks, the educator recognized as one of the nation’s top 100 vocational high school (SMK) teachers emphasized that a degree represents an achievement, while one’s work represents a journey and an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution. Following the graduation eligibility announcement yudicium, a group photo session was held for the study programs under the FMIPA UNEJ. The graduates are scheduled to attend the commencement ceremony tomorrow at the University of Jember Auditorium.
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