Yogyakarta (16/10/2023) - The Selapanan Talk #2 event held on Friday (13/10/2023) by PUSAKA JAWA UGM was warm and lively. Not only because of the interesting topics and extraordinary speakers, but also because of the interesting and enchanting art treats. The art that captivated the participants was none other than Banyumasan art.

Kethoprak performance

The Banyumasan art was performed by PASEBAN (Paguyuban Seni Banyumasan) in which students of the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program took part. They are Yanuar Agung Nugroho (2023) as a Calung player, and Taruna Dharma Jati (2019) as a dancer and performer. The arts performed included Banyumasan gendings, such as ricik-ricik Banyumasan, and eling-eling Banyumasan, kethoprak, and lengger dance.

Lenggeran performance

The Selapanan Talk event is a routine activity held every 35 days. The theme of Selapanan Talk #2 was "Dialogue of Taste, Transformation of Time" presented by two main speakers, Tania Kristi, S.S., culinary practitioner, Master Student of Faculty of Arts UGM, and researcher at the Center for Cultural Studies UGM, and Saiful Bachtiar, Head of Public Policy & Government Relations Central & West Java GOTO. The event presented a discussion on how the journey of food can be obtained by humans, from the discovery of fire, the presence of various kinds of processing, to the convenience presented through online applications.

On Friday, November 19, 2021, at 09:00 AM WIB, the Javanese Literature program at Universitas Gadjah Mada organized a webinar aimed at Javanese Literature students, particularly alumnus. The webinar was titled "Digital Era Job Market: Opportunities and Challenges for Javanese Literature Graduates" and featured an experienced speaker, Drs. Imam Gunarto M.Hum, is an alumnus of Sastra Nusantara (now known as Javanese Literature) at Universitas Gadjah Mada and currently serves as the Head of the National Archives of the Republic of Indonesia (ANRI).

During the webinar, Mr. Imam explained that in the current era, Javanese Literature graduates can pursue various career paths. They are not limited to being teachers or researchers; as Mr. Imam himself has proven, Javanese Literature graduates can also become leaders. He emphasized that Javanese Literature graduates should possess a unique perspective compared to others and confidence in their skills is also crucial to support their expertise.

Another crucial aspect to consider is preparing for the 5.0 society era. Careful planning from the beginning is essential to face any future challenges that may arise. Therefore, to achieve the desired career goals, mastery of interdisciplinary knowledge is also vital.

The ongoing pandemic has significantly affected job opportunities for the public. The consequences of the pandemic are evident, with many people losing their jobs due to the prevailing difficult circumstances. As a result, having skills is indispensable to thrive in an increasingly competitive job market.

In the "Digital Era Job Market" webinar, Mr. Imam also highlighted various challenges that need to be addressed at present. These challenges include the work ecosystem, deregulation, debureaucratization, new work formats, global talent, competition gap between university graduates and the job market, individual capacity, and active learning in training systems.

Therefore, through this webinar, Mr. Imam conveyed a message to the younger generation, especially Javanese Literature graduates, to pay attention to their performance and capacity, adopt a positive view of the world, and continuously strive to improve their skills (determining what they do) to support their career growth in the future.

Abhiseka Kramasisya is an inauguration event for new students of the Javanese Literature Study Program. In 2021, the event was held in October and was attended by 35 new students of the Javanese Literature Study Program. This year's Abhiseka Kramasisya event carries an interesting theme, namely "Manata, Marsudiya, Manunggaling Asta".

The meaning of the theme above is "Manata" which means organizing or making preparations, both setting goals or preparing oneself (mentally and physically), as well as preparing plans.

 "Marsudiya" is a mandate that we try our best to achieve the desired goals. Don't give up and give up easily even though you are going through obstacles in the process that you are going through.

Meanwhile, "Manunggaling Asta" means joining hands which has the meaning of praying. Through prayer we can surrender everything we have done and fully surrender to God for the final results we receive. "Manunggaling Asta" can also mean joining hands. A figure of speech which means to strengthen the family, either with younger or older people. In addition, we can also refer to the word “manunggal” which means one, and the word “asta” which means two as sengkalan for the year 21 or 2021.

The Abhiseka Kramasisya program was divided into three series of events, namely the "Nglaras Memitran and Study Program Seminar" which was held on October 23, 2021, followed by the "Nglaras Karsa" event which was held on October 24, 2021, and ended with the main event, namely "Inauguration of New Students" on October 30, 2021.

The implementation of the first series of activities began with the opening of the event by the presenter followed by the inauguration of the opening of the activities by the Head of the Javanese Literature Study Program, Dr. Daru Winarti, M.Hum. Then, continued with "Nglaras Karsa" which is an introductory activity, both from new students and the lecturers and event committee. After that, it was closed with the last event "Seminar Study Program", namely the presentation of three specializations in Javanese Literature by Dr. Hendrokumoro, M. Hum. (majoring in linguistics), Dr. Sri Ratna Saktimulya, M.Hum. (majoring in philology), and Dr. Wisma Nugraha Christianto R., M.Hum. (literary major). The series of activities on the first day were carried out online via Zoom Meeting.

The implementation of the second day's activities began with the opening of the activity by the presenter. After that, it was followed by the "Nglaras Karsa" activity, which was a talk show with Javanese Literature alumni, namely Fajar Wijanarko, S.S. and Kezia Permata S.S. The two alumni gavesharing experience as welltips The world of lectures is very interesting to follow. The second day of the event was also held online via zoom meeting.

Meanwhile, the series of events on the third day were carried out offline and in collaboration with the Tembi Rumah Budaya Museum. The implementation of the event on the third day began with an opening ceremony led by the chief executive, namely Amabilita C. S. Then, it was continued with a museum tour guided by Tembi Rumah Budaya Museum officers. The event continued with activitiesmini games as well as the main event, namely the inauguration of new students. After that, it was continued with an art appreciation performance by Javanese Literature Class 2021 friends, giving impressions of messages and closing with a group photo session.

The entire series of Abhiseka Kramasisya events for three days is expected to provide learning and a good impression on Javanese Literature class 2021 friends. With the confirmation of Javanese Literature class 2021 friends as part of the Javanese Literature Student Family (KAMASTAWA), one day they will be able to dynamically and process together to become quality students.

In September 2021, the Javanese Literature study program will hold a public lecture on Sanskrit entitled "Short Course of Basic Sanskerta”. The lectures were held twice in September, namely on the 11th and 18th. The keynote speaker at the Sanskrit public lecture was Prof. Viroopaksha V. Jaddipal. He is a professor from India. The participants of the public lecture were the general public, especially students of the Javanese Literature study program.

Of the many materials related to Sanskrit, the material discussed at the meeting was the basic material of Sanskrit, two of which were the correct way of pronouncing Sanskrit words and knowledge of how to use the right words in composing a sentence. The public lecture was attended by a large number of participants. Although most of the participants were students from educational backgrounds in Javanese literature, there were also several participants from outside the field of Javanese literature.

Through these public lectures, many things can be learned. Not only about how to learn Sanskrit properly and correctly, but it also serves as a reminder for us that learning other languages ​​is also necessary to support success in learning activities. As stated by one of the 2020 Javanese Literature study program students, Muhammad Ikhsan, he is happy to be able to learn Sanskrit with experts directly. Sanskrit, which was initially difficult, became understandable enough through this public lecture.

Multi-language ability is indeed not the main thing for the general public, but for the academic community, especially students who want to explore deeper knowledge, multi-language ability is very necessary. Through this ability, it will make it easier for students to study sources of knowledge in other languages, so that they will have an increasingly broad knowledge. In this case, multi-language is also useful as career support. The ability to multi-language is a separate consideration for companies providing work, especially in an increasingly modern era like today.

Based on the Decree of the Rector of Universitas Gadjah Mada Number 1286/UN1.P/KPT/HUKOR/2022, the Javanese Literature Study Program officially changed its name to the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program. The change in the name of the Study Program took place on Monday, November 28, 2022. However, the name change of the Study Program is not the first time this has happened. In its history, the development of the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program cannot be separated from the history of Universitas Gadjah Mada itself.

Referring to the article Knowing the Department of Literature and Culture of UGM by Prof. Dr. Darusprapta (1980), in 1946 there was a foundation called "Jajasan Balai Perguruan Tinggi Gadjah Mada" in Yogyakarta which had two parts:

1. Faculteit Law and Economics, with Prof. Dr. Djaka Soetana as chairman.
2. Faculteit Sastra, Filsafat, dan Kebudayaan, with Prof. Dr. R. Prijana as chairman.

At that time, the courses organized did not yet reflect certain majors. However, courses in New Javanese Language and Literature and courses in Old Javanese Language and Literature, which were combined with courses in Sanskrit, were offered.

However, from the end of 1946 to the end of 1949, lectures were stopped because Yogyakarta was occupied by the Dutch military. In late 1949, the "Jajasan Balai Perguruan Tinggi Gadjah Mada" merged with the College of Engineering in Jetis, Yogyakarta; the College of Medicine in Klaten; and the College of Political Science in Sala, to become Universitas Negeri Gadjah Mada. The merger was inaugurated on December 19, 1949, which was later determined as its anniversary date.

After the merger, the Faculty of Literature, Pedagogics, and Philosophy was inaugurated on January 23, 1951, with the following departments:

1. Eastern Literature
2. Western Literature
3. History
4. Earth Sciences
5. Pedagogics

The lecture center was located in Bulaksumur, which later became SD / SMP IKIP Yogyakarta. In 1951-1955, the Faculty of Literature, Pedagogics, and Philosophy was chaired by Prof. Drs. Abdullah Sigit.

On 19-09-1955, to complete the composition of Gadjah Mada University, the Faculty of Literature, Pedagogics, and Philosophy then became:

1. Faculty of Literature and Culture
2. Faculty of Pedagogics
3. Faculty of Philosophy

The Faculty of Letters and Culture building is centered at Dalem Wijilan, Yudanegaran 37, Yogyakarta. The Faculty of Literature and Culture was chaired by Prof. Dr. RMNg. Poerbatjaraka in 1955-1960, who was also the Chairman of the Faculty of Letters, Airlangga University (Udayana). The Faculty of Literature and Culture had the following departments:

1. Eastern Literature
2. Western Literature
3. History
4. Earth Science

In the Department of Eastern Literature, there are sub-majors of Indonesian Literature and sub-majors of Javanese Literature at the doctoral level which then in 1958/1959 the sub-major of Indonesian Literature became the Department of Indonesian Literature chaired by Prof. Drs. Siti Baroroh Baried, and the sub-major of Javanese Literature became the Department of Javanese Literature chaired by Dra. Sukesi Adiwimarta. At the doctoral level of the Javanese Literature Department, New Javanese expertise and Old Javanese expertise were opened. At that time, one student was enrolled in the Javanese Literature Department.

Prof. Dra. Siti Baroroh Baried lan became dean in 1962-1966 and the Department of Javanese Literature was chaired by Drs. M. Ramlan who was the first graduate of the Department of Eastern Literature, Faculty of Literature and Culture, Gadjah Mada University (1958).

In 1964, the Javanese Literature Sub-Department of the Eastern Literature Department graduated a bachelor and in the same year, the Javanese Literature Department changed its name to the Nusantara Literature Department in the hope that the range of knowledge that could be achieved would be wider. At the doctoral level, there are three fields of expertise in the Nusantara Literature Department, namely:

1. Phlology
2. Literature
3. Lingustics

In 1965, the faculty building was moved from Dalum Wijilan Yudanegaran to Karangmalang (now IKIP Negeri Yogyakarta complex). In 1966, the Nusantara Literature Department graduated a bachelor with expertise in Javanese Kuna.

In 1967-1969, the Nusantara Literature Department was chaired by Prof. Dr. Darusuprapto, who was a graduate of the Eastern Literature Department (1964). In 1970-1971, the Nusantara Literature Department was chaired by Drs. Sumarti Suprayitna, a graduate of the Eastern Literature Department (1960) who focused her expertise on Old Javanese language and literature.

On July 1, 1970, the Faculty of Literature and Culture occupied a new building in Gadjah Mada University, Bulaksumur. In 1972-1975, the Department of Archipelago Literature was chaired by Drs. RS. Subalidinata, the first graduate of the Department (1969), who graduated a scholar with expertise in philology.

In the 1976-1977 management period with Dean Drs. Djoko Soekiman, and Head of Department Darusuprapta, the Nusantara Literature Department graduated four scholars. In the next management period, 1976-1979, with Dean Drs. Djoko Soekiman and 1980-1981 with Dean Prof. Dr. Sulastin Sutrisno, the Nusantara Literature Department was chaired by Dra. Sumarti Suprayitna.

The Nusantara Literature Department has been using the credit system since 1974. In 1980, the credit system for S1 and S2 programs began to be implemented with the following division:

1. Bachelor Studies with 120 credits
2. Bachelor (S1) with 160 credits
3. Postgraduate (S2) with 194 credits

In the Bachelor study level (S1), there is a division of expertise in Ancient Java, Middle Java and New Java in the fields of Philology, Literature, and Linguistics.

Based on article 2 of the Decree of the Minister of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia Number: 0553/0/1983 concerning Types and Number of Departments in Faculties within the University of Gadjah Mada, the Nusantara Literature Department was then officially renamed the Regional Literature Department.

In 2005, the Department of Regional Literature again changed its name to Nusantara Literature. This was followed by the change of KMSD (Keluarga Mahasiswa Sastra Daerah) to KAMASUTRA (Keluarga Mahasiswa Sastra Nusantara) on March 3, 2005 (admin, 2014). Evidence of these changes can also be found in the UGM Humanities Journal. On the back cover of the Journal of Humanities Volume 17, Number 1, February 2005, the department's name is still listed as Regional Literature. However, on the back cover of the Journal of Humanities Volume 17, Number 2, June 2005, the name of the department has changed to Nusantara Literature.

Based on Annex II in the Decree of the Rector of Universitas Gadjah Mada Number 437/P/SK/HT/2010 on the Arrangement and Reassignment of Permits for the Implementation of Study Programs at Universitas Gadjah Mada issued on July 5, 2010, the name "Sastra Nusantara" is still officially the name of the Department until November 20, 2012.

In an interview with Imam Prakoso, S.S., M.A., a lecturer in the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program with a focus on Linguistics, in 2010 a change in the title "department" to "study program" was made. In addition, he said that the study program was still named "Nusantara Literature Study Program", but there was an addition in the form of "Javanese Literature Study".

Based on appendix I in the Decree of the Rector of Universitas Gadjah Mada Number 1184/P/SK/HT/2012 concerning the Extension of Permits for the Implementation of Diploma IV, Undergraduate, and Professional Study Programs at Universitas Gadjah Mada issued on October 1, 2012, the name of the department "Nusantara Literature" was again extended until the period of September 30, 2016.

Then, in appendix II in the Decree of the Rector of Universitas Gadjah Mada Number 1718/UN1.P/SK/HUKOR/2017 concerning the Naming of Study Programs at Universitas Gadjah Mada, issued on November 16, 2017, the Nusantara Literature Study Program officially changed to the Javanese Literature Study Program.

Then, the change in the name of the Study Program was carried out again according to the information in the first paragraph, namely on November 28, 2022, according to attachment I in the Decree of the Chancellor of Universitas Gadjah Mada Number 1286/UN1.P/KPT/HUKOR/2022, the Javanese Literature Study Program officially changed its name to the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program.

Based on an interview with the Head of the Department of Language, Literature and Culture, Dr. Daru Winarti, M.Hum., the change in the name of the Javanese Literature Study Program to the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program is because the discussion of "Java" cannot only be related to literature, but cultural elements are also contained in it.

In line with this opinion, Rudy Wiratama S.I.P., M.A., a lecturer in the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program who focuses on the field of literary studies, explained that literary aspects cannot be separated from cultural aspects. In fact, according to him, there is a possibility for an additional field of study, namely the field of cultural studies.

For further explanation regarding the reasons, description, future outlook, and expectations of the Javanese Language, Literature and Culture Study Program, please visit the following link.

Timeline

The following is a timeline of the official name of this Study Program from time to time:

1. Faculty of Literature, Pedagogics and Philosophy (March 03, 1946 – December 18, 1949)
2. Department of Eastern Literature, Faculty of Literature, Pedagogics and Philosophy (2 January 23, 1951)
3. Department of Eastern Literature, Javanese Literature Sub-Major at doctoral level, Faculty of Literature and Cultural Science (September 19, 1955)
4. Department of Javanese Literature, Faculty of Literature, Pedagogics, dan Phylosophy (1958/1959)
5. Department of Nusantara Literature, Faculty of Literature and Cultural Science (1964)
6. Department of Local Literature, Faculty of Literature (1983)
7. Department of Nusantara Literature, Faculty of Cultural Science (2005)
8. Javanese Literature Program, Faculty of Cultural Science (November 16, 2017)
9. Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Program, Faculty of Cultural Science (November 22, 2022)

Source

Admin. (2014,  March 3). Keluarga Mahasiswa Sastra Nusantara. FIB. https://fib.ugm.ac.id/keluarga-mahasiswa-sastra-nusantara.

Admin. (2023, July 31). Sejarah. FIB. https://fib.ugm.ac.id/profil/sejarah#:~:text=Fakultas%20Ilmu%20Budaya%20berdiri%20sejak,1949%20sampai%2013%20Agustus%201950).

Musliichah. (2016). Sejarah Fakultas Sastra dan Kebudayaan UGM 1946-1982. Khazanah, 9(2). 46-56.

Suprapta, Daru. (August, 1980). Mengenal Jurusan Sastra Nusantara, Sastra dan Kebudayaan UGM. Badrawada, I(12), 50-59.

Yogyakarta - On Tuesday (22/08/2023), the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Program from the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) successfully organized a seminar titled "How to 'Sell' Yourself: Personal Branding for Entering the Workforce." The event took place in the Soegondo Auditorium, 7th floor of FIB UGM, and was attended by students from the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Program of the academic years 2021, 2022, and 2023. The seminar featured Imam Prakoso, S.S., M.A., a lecturer from the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Program at UGM, as the moderator.

The main speaker of the seminar was Giok Kinski Maharani Detri Ayusta, the recipient of the title Princess Indonesia Intelegensia 1 2023 and Princess Indonesia 2023 number 07. She is also an alumnus of the undergraduate and graduate programs at the Faculty of Law, UGM. Her participation in the United Nations program to promote, train, and study Human Rights (HR) reflects her social commitment. In this seminar, Giok Kinski Maharani Detri Ayusta shared her career journey experiences and guided students on maintaining enthusiasm in pursuing their aspirations.

Giok Kinski Maharani Detri Ayusta offered several valuable tips, including setting priorities in the activities undertaken, taking full responsibility for each task, building a wide social network, and addressing feelings of insecurity by viewing them as challenges that can be overcome.

(Giok Kinski Maharani Detri Ayusta is answering a question from one of the participants)

Following the presentation by Giok Kinski Maharani Detri Ayusta, the question and answer session was opened by the moderator. High participation was evident from the enthusiastic engagement of participants who actively posed questions to the speaker.

This seminar is expected to provide participants with the motivation to apply insights about personal branding to optimize their potentials. Dr. Sulistyowati, M.Hum., a representative of the chairperson of the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Program, expressed her hopes in her address, "Our friends here possess a foundation and a wealth of knowledge rooted in culture. This can serve as an asset when presenting something and carrying the mission of Indonesia to the world. We are rooted in culture, as Indonesia and Universitas Gadjah Mada possess cultural richness and local wisdom, enabling us to be deeply rooted, rise high, and bear abundant fruits. The cultural assets we have and the tools provided by Ms. Giok can ignite the spark for our friends to further optimize themselves."

Source : PPSMB Kampung Budaya UGM (July, 17, 2023). Jingle PPSMB Kampung Budaya 2023 [Video]. YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLcA9_ZvIB4

Yogyakarta - The Successful Learner Training for New Students (PPSMB) of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) was held from August 2nd to August 3rd, 2023. The Faculty's PPSMB is named "Cultural Village" (Kampung Budaya). The Cultural Village 2023 embraced the theme of "Amerta Grantha," which signifies the eternal binding ties. This theme was chosen as a reflection of the reality within Universitas Gadjah Mada, particularly within the diverse backgrounds of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences. This diversity is analogized as a thread that is interwoven into a common purpose or a large umbrella of unity, namely the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB).

The commencement of the Cultural Village 2023 on the first day started at 06:00 AM with a warm welcome. The new students gathered in their respective "padukuhans" (clusters) along Sosio Humaniora Street. The names of these "padukuhans" were derived from various batik patterns found in Indonesia. After gathering, at 07:30 AM, the students entered the Faculty of Cultural Sciences through the northern gate. Upon entering the Greenland area, they were welcomed by the melodious tunes of the "gamelan" ensemble, Gamasutra. Subsequently, speeches were delivered by the coordinator of the cultural village, the President of the Faculty's Student Executive Board (LEM), and Prof. Dr. Setiadi, S.Sos., M.Si., the Dean of the FCS UGM.

The role of the master of ceremony (MC) during the Cultural Village 2023 was taken by Rafael Raga, a student of the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Program, and Putri Diah Syafitri, a student of the Indonesian Language and Literature Program.

The event continued with a traditional dance performance by Sasoebah accompanied by Gamasutra's "gamelan," followed by the screening of alumni videos, and subsequently a cultural lecture by Prof. Dr. Setiadi, S.Sos., M.Si. Prof. Dr. Setiadi, S.Sos., M.Si. elaborated on the diversity of Indonesia and how this diversity should be perceived in the present context.

Afterward, the event proceeded with a modern dance performance by Sasoebah, followed by an alumni introduction session. The alumni introduction was a dialogue session with alumni from the Faculty of Cultural Sciences. Among the attending alumni were Mr. Paksi Raras Alit, S.S., M.A., an alumnus of Nusantara Literature (currently Bahasa, Sastra, dan Budaya Jawa), and Ms. Hesti, S.S., M.B.A., an alumnus of Japanese Language and Culture. In this session, the new students gained insights and an understanding of career prospects after completing their education in FIB.

The event continued with the screening of the Cultural Village jingle, followed by introductions to TU (Technical Unit) and PK4L (Occupational Safety and Health and Environmental Safety Center). The event proceeded with the introduction to PKM (Student Creativity Week), followed by the screening of alumni videos once more. Subsequently, the organizers directed the students to engage in ISHOMA (Rest, Eat, and Gather) activities. The event concluded with a bonding session aimed at fostering connections among the students within their respective "padukuhan."

On the second day, specifically on August 3, 2023, at 06:30 AM, the "Sapa Mahadya" session was held on Sosio Humaniora Street. The students gathered according to their chosen study programs. At 07:30 AM, the students then engaged in the study program session.

The study program session for the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Program was held in the Siti Baroroh Building, 2nd floor. The session was carried out warmly, allowing the students to become acquainted with the intricacies and nuances of the program, as well as gain insights into its prospects.

At 09:00 AM, the students regrouped within their respective "padukuhan" and visited various Semi-Autonomous Body (BSO) stations. This activity lasted until noon, followed by a break (ISHOMA) until 01:00 PM.

The event continued with the screening of the Cultural Village jingle, followed by traditional dance performances by BSO Rampoe and Buchaechum by students of the Korean Language and Culture Program. Then, a Ketoprak performance by Sastra Conthong brought laughter to the students.

The event proceeded with awarding nominations for the most spirited team, the most agile team, the most cohesive team, and the best batik creations. Subsequently, the MC concluded the Cultural Village 2023 activities.

However, this did not signify the end of the Cultural Village 2023. The event continued with a flash mob performance by the Cultural Village 2023 organizers and a performance by the Kombantrin band. Kombantrin performed several songs, including "Seandainya" by Vierra and "Pamer Bojo" by the late Didi Kempot. The supporter's performance concluded the Cultural Village event. With the beat of drums and the waving of supporter flags, the students and organizers sang together, and the supporters guided the students back to the northern gate of the FIB.

The Cultural Village 2023 New Student Orientation was executed successfully and with great enthusiasm. Thus, it is hoped that the Cultural Village 2023 New Student Orientation will provide a comprehensive understanding of the academic environment for the students and ignite their passion to engage dynamically within the Faculty of Cultural Sciences at UGM. May the new students achieve success throughout their academic journey at FIB UGM and in their future endeavors.

Thursday (08/03/2023) – The study program orientation session as a part of the Successful Learner Training for New Students (PPSMB) of the Cultural Village (Kampung Budaya) 2023 Faculty has been successfully conducted with great warmth. The study program orientation session is an activity carried out to acquaint the students with the intricacies and nuances of the chosen study program, allowing them to dynamically engage in their future pursuits.

The Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program held its study program orientation session at the Siti Baroroh Building, 2nd floor. This session was not only attended by students and faculty members but also by KAMASTAWA, the organization representing the Student Program Association (HMJ) under the auspices of the Study Program.

The master of ceremony (MC) for the session was Nurma Aisyah (class of 2021) and Saktia Hidayah (class of 2022). Before the commencement of the study program orientation session, the MC introduced the lectures of the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program, along with a brief overview of the HMJ KAMASTAWA. Thanks to their efforts, the session unfolded in a warm atmosphere, alleviating any initial unease among the students.

The event began with an opening address by Dr. Daru Winarti, M.Hum., the head of the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program. She elaborated on the details and various aspects of the study program, introducing lecturers, study program administration, and fields of study (Linguistics, Philology, and Literature), offering advice for successful coursework, announcing student allocation to Academic Supervisors ((DPA), and providing insights into post-graduation prospects.

Following this, the session progressed with further presentations by the lecturers specializing in their respective study fields. The field of philology was presented by Dr. Arsanti Wulandari, M.Hum., and Dr. Sri Ratna Saktimulya, M.Hum. The field of literature was elucidated by Dra. Wiwien Widyawati Rahayu, M.A., Rudy Wiratama, S.I.P., M.A., and R. Bima Slamet Raharja, S.S., M.A. For the field of linguistics, Imam Prakoso, S.S., M.Hum., provided the insights. After the presentations on the study fields, Nurmalia Habibah, S.S., M.A., presented the curriculum that the students would undertake.

On this occasion, Dr. Daru Winarti, M.Hum., shared an inspiring message with the students, "If you choose this field (Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture), it will open up numerous opportunities for you to achieve great things." She emphasized.

By conducting the study program orientation session, it is expected that the students will gain comprehensive knowledge about the study program they have chosen to engage in. Furthermore, they will have the chance to become familiar with the faculty members who will be instructing them and establish connections with their senior peers.

Yogyakarta - On Wednesday, August 2, 2023, the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) organized an event called the Successful Learner Training for New Students (PPSMB) Cultural Village (Kampung Budaya) 2023. This event aimed to introduce all aspects of FIB to the new students who have officially become part of the "Mahadaya" (cultural science students). Various cultural performances from the Semi-Autonomous Body (BSO) and extracurricular activities of each Study Program added vibrancy, warmth, and joy to the atmosphere of the Mahadaya. One particularly remarkable performer was GAMASUTRA.

GAMASUTRA (Student Gamelan of the Archipelago) is an extracurricular activity within the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Program that specializes in Javanese gamelan music. In the PPSMB Kampung Budaya 2023, GAMASUTRA was tasked with welcoming the arrival of the mahadaya with a presentation of Javanese gamelan music, allowing the students to experience the richness of art and culture that thrives within the FIB community from the very beginning. The presence of the mahadaya accompanied by the melodic sounds of gamelan music created a deeply sacred ambiance.

(Gamelan melodies played by GAMASUTRA's gamelan players)

GAMASUTRA also had the responsibility of accompanying PPSMB Kampung Budaya 2023 coordinator, the head of the Faculty's Student Executive Board (LEM), Mochammad Fathonul Ghulam and the Dean of the FIB UGM, Prof. Dr. Setiadi, S.Sos., M.Si., before and after they delivered their speeches on stage. Moreover, GAMASUTRA captivated the audience by performing the Javanese song titled "Suwe ora Jamu." Following this, GAMASUTRA played a supporting role in Sastra Obah's performance, adding to its liveliness. The intriguing performance of Sastra Obah, complete with its movements and storytelling, was beautifully enhanced by the gamelan accompaniment from GAMASUTRA.

GAMASUTRA's performance during the PPSMB Kampung Budaya 2023 successfully infused the event with a rich cultural and artistic ambiance, creating a memorable experience for the mahadaya as they embark on their journey within the FIB UGM