The 'Sowan Kadang' event between the Family of Javanese Literature Students, Javanese Literature Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Indonesia (KMSJ FIB UI), and the Student Association of the Family of Javanese Literature Students, Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Program, Universitas Gadjah Mada (HMJ KAMASTAWA UGM), was successfully held with warmth. This virtual benchmarking activity, conducted on July 15, 2023, aimed to strengthen the camaraderie and cooperation between these two Javanese literature student associations.
This benchmarking activity was part of the Public Relations and Organization Division's work program of HMJ Kamastawa UGM, taking place from 09:00 to 11:15 WIB (Western Indonesian Time). The event also served as an effort to expand relations, build camaraderie, introduce, and evaluate the respective work programs of both associations.
Each Javanese literature student association has different tasks and work programs. In KMSJ FIB UI, the organization comprises a Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretariat (Kestari), 5 Bureaus (Finance Bureau, Research and Development Bureau (Litbang), Human Resource Development Bureau (PSDM), Public Relations Bureau (Humas), and Creative Media Bureau (MedKre)), as well as 5 Departments (Advocacy and Student Welfare Department (ADKESMA), Education and Science Department, Community Service Department (PengMas), Arts Department, and Sports Department). Meanwhile, HMJ Kamastawa UGM consists of the Core Executive Board (PH), Human Resource Development Division (PSDM), Public Relations and Organization Division (RPO), Social and Community Division (Sosmas), Media and Information Division (Medinfo), Scientific Division, Entrepreneurship and Logistics Division (Kewirugistik), and Interest and Talent Division (Mikat), which is further divided into two sub-divisions: Arts and Sports.
The benchmarking activity was initiated by Siti Gea Arzetty (KMSJ) and Bima Muslih W. (KAMASTAWA) as the Masters of Ceremony (MC). It began with speeches by the heads of KMSJ FIB UI (Wulan Fitria) and KAMASTAWA (Adjit Royan Mustafa G.S.), followed by presentations about the profiles and work programs of each association, as well as evaluations and questions regarding their work programs. The event continued with a lively ice-breaking session, followed by discussions about the three specialized fields of philology, linguistics, and literature. Subsequently, certificates were exchanged between the two associations as an appreciation for their participation in this benchmarking activity. The event concluded with a group photo session as a memento.
(Certificate handover by Chairman of KMSJ FIB UI to Chairman of HMJ KAMASTAWA)
(Certificate handover by Chairman of HMJ KAMASTAWA to KMSJ FIB UI)
This benchmarking activity is expected to strengthen the camaraderie and foster closer cooperation and mutual support between KMSJ FIB UI and HMJ KAMASTAWA UGM. Furthermore, both student associations can learn from each other's experiences and work programs to contribute collaboratively in maximizing their future activities and goals.
