UMN Graduation XXII: Inviting Graduates to Become True Entrepreneurs in the Digital Age

Tangerang, 23/7 – After two years of conducting the event online, the Graduation of Multimedia Nusantara University (UMN) XXII  was finally held onsite at ICE BSD. Raising the factual theme “True Entrepreneurs in the Digital Era,” this graduation invites graduates to understand the process of becoming a true entrepreneur. More than that, graduates are invited to understand what is essential in aligning beliefs and dreams to achieve life goals.

In his speech, the Chancellor of Multimedia Nusantara University, Dr. Ninok Leksono, M.A., invited graduates to continue to develop themselves and be ready for all new opportunities and challenges. This is important when becoming a true entrepreneur, both in the digital era and not. Ninok also hopes that graduates will understand the nature of technology, understand the regulations, and be aware of existing weaknesses and challenges.

“My special message to the graduates this time is to continue to be aware of new opportunities and to listen without capital and preparation, but with new knowledge and skills according to the times. Good luck,” Ninok concluded.

Also present to give a speech at this event, the Head of LLDIKTI Region III, Dr. Ir. Paristiyanti Nurwardani, M.P., in her remarks, expressed her appreciation for the graduates. She believes that UMN graduates will become national leaders in the digital era.

“I am not surprised if UMN has truly become an inspirational university in Indonesia. There has never been a university that excels in just ten years. It looks like the vision and mission of UMN is very futuristic. Its mission and vision are indeed extraordinary, and I want to share the vision of UMN, which wants to be excellent in the field of ICT, both nationally and internationally, which produces graduates with global insight and high competence in their fields of expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit and noble character,” Paris said.

Also present at this graduation is the Co-Founder of Everwhite Indonesia, Jessica Lin as a speaker who will motivate graduates. In her material, Jessica told about the beginning of her career as an employee who had to work overtime until the morning. Several times she moved companies; Jessica then got the idea to make local beauty products amidst the onslaught of foreign products. Jessica is sure that Indonesia can produce quality products and is no less competitive with other products.

Jessica Lin, the Co-Founder of Everwhite Indonesia giving motivational speeches to UMN graduates. (Doc. UMN)

“That’s where the idea and dream arose to create their own local brand called Everwhite. So, don’t underestimate dreams because dreams will help us move forward and try to achieve them,” Jessica said.

UMN Graduation XXII Graduated 653 Students

This time, graduation was enthusiastically welcomed because it was no longer carried out online. A total of 653 graduates were registered, consisting of 105 graduates from the Faculty of Business, 291 graduates from the Faculty of Art and Design, 169 graduates from the Faculty of Communication Studies, 80 graduates from the Faculty of Engineering and Informatics, and 8 graduates from the Master of Technology Management.

In his speech, the Head of the UMN XXII Graduation Committee, Rheemar Hardiyanto, expressed his happiness because this graduation could be held offline after two years of online graduations. Hardiyanto also expressed his hope for the graduates to continue working and become reliable individuals in various fields.

“Keep bringing and practicing the 5C values ​​(Care, Credible, Competent, Competitive, and Customer Pleasure) taught during lectures and activities on the UMN campus,” Hardiyanto said in his speech.

UMN Chancellor, Ninok Leksono conducting the turning of the tessel. (Doc. UMN)

At this Graduation, Wawan Ismawandi, M.M. became the winner of UMN’s Best Graduate, the Best Graduate of the Master of Technology Management (MMT) Study Program, and became the Main Scholar for the UMN postgraduate program. While studying at the MMT UMN study program, Wawan achieved a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.95 and actively participated in various activities at UMN like seminars, workshops, and certifications.

Wawan currently works as the Head of Planning and Learning Development at the General Finance Education and Training Center, Finance Training Agency, Ministry of Finance of Indonesia. Wawan felt very happy about this because he received appreciation from the campus for his efforts and efforts during lectures and studies.

“This personal appreciation can increase self-confidence and self-motivation to keep learning and working, even though you have graduated from UMN,” Wawan said.

After graduating from UMN, Wawan’s knowledge gained during college will be used for office work, particularly in managing digital transformation. Wawan also gave a message to the younger students who are currently studying that they must have the mindset that college is the proper process to learn in an interesting and fun way, and they can also learn outside class.

“UMN provides many opportunities for students to gain experience in terms of outside activities, like seminars, workshops, certification, being a leader in a team, even other activities that are different from the majors taken, for example, related to hobbies, and others. So make sure to make the best use of the opportunity, because all the positive activities carried out on campus will definitely produce positive things too, both that can be used then and later after graduating from college,” Wawan concluded.

The following graduate achievement was achieved by Richard Howin, S.T., from the 2018 Electrical Engineering Study Program. Richard won the Best University Graduate and Best Study Program Graduate titles, with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.99. Richard has said that he is very grateful and happy with this achievement.

“Very happy and full of gratitude. The various lessons and courses taken in the previous semesters greatly influenced my final project. As a result, my final project can be completed quite quickly,” said the graduate, who is now working as a freelancer on an electronic project.

Besides achieving academically, Richard is also a student who actively participates in several organizations such as HIMFERA (Association of Engineering Physics and Electrical Engineering), UMN Robotic Club, and UESC (UMN English Student Council). After graduating from UMN, he hopes the knowledge and experience gained can also be used in social life.

“Hopefully, with what I got while studying at UMN, I can use it in my social life as well as possible. In addition, I can always adapt and hold on to the vision, mission, and values ​​that I received while studying at UMN,” Richard concluded.

The next achievement was achieved by Alwin Giovano, S.M. from the 2018 Management Study Program, who won the title of a Major Scholar with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.76. While studying at UMN, this graduate, who has worked in Digital Marketing at the Orang Tua Group, is active in his organizations at UMN, which helped him build relationships.

“I got the character building when I joined the committee, where I had to manage my time, dare to speak in front of people, complete the responsibilities given by the committee,” Alwin said.

During Graduation XXII, there were other students selected as the best graduates representing each study program. In the undergraduate program, fourteen best graduates were selected, namely: Richard Howin, S.T. from the Electrical Engineering study program, Cherie Jesslyn, S.M. from the Management study program, Lydia Fransiska Imanuel, S.Ak. from the Accounting study program, Tania Ciu, S.Kom. from Information Systems study program, Jonathan, S.Kom. from Informatics study program, Diana Tanamas, S.Sn. from the Film Study Program, Shania, S.I.Kom. from Journalism study program, Calista Millenia, S.I.Kom. from Communication Studies study program, John Christopher, S.T. from Physics Engineering study program, Akhira Nabilla, S.Ds. from the DKV study program, Evelyn Andifa Chandra, S.Ars. from Architecture study program, Daniel Endricho Xieverhino, A.Md.Par. from the Hospitality Diploma study program, Kevin Sherdy Lieanto, S.T. from the Computer Engineering study program, and Wawan Ismawandi, M.M. from the Master of Technology Management (MMT) study program.

 The UMN Graduation XXII were conducted with tight safety and health regulations. (Doc. UMN)

Graduation Theme Inspired by the Dayak Tribe

It has become a tradition in graduation ceremonies. UMN always raises the theme of culture as the concept of the event. In this graduation, the Dayak tribe was chosen after previously raising the theme of the Baduy Tribe. Not without reason, this is done as an effort to conserve Indonesian culture.

Dayak themes are implemented in every graduation visual material, such as posters, invitations, bumpers, etc. Not only that, but the committee also used batik uniforms with patterns and styles from the Dayak Tribe to strengthen the presence of culture in this graduation.

“Hopefully, this graduation event can inspire graduates to become entrepreneurs as well as become a momentum for culture in Indonesia. Congratulations on becoming an alumni, good luck in the world of work, and don’t forget to your beloved UMN alma mater,” Hardiyanto concluded.

The Media and Publication Committee of Graduation XXII

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