- Posted by : Asdos 2021
- on : May 21, 2026
Author: Wirayuda
Editor: Irfani
Universitas Gajayana (UNIGA) Malang has officially marked
its 46th anniversary. Commemorating this historical milestone, the campus
hosted a series of educational, artistic, and athletic activities, culminating
in a solemn flag-raising ceremony and a Thanksgiving (tasyakuran)
gathering on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
The festive atmosphere had been building since late May,
enlivening the campus environment through the Gajayana Economy Festival and the
Music Parkir entertainment stage. Demonstrating a balanced focus beyond
celebration, internal capacity building was also fostered through the Student
Organization (Ormawa) Upgrading agenda to cultivate resilient
organizational leaders. The festivities were further complemented by a table
tennis tournament, enthusiastically joined by the academic community in the
spirit of sportsmanship.
On Wednesday morning, the entire academic community gathered
to execute the solemn flag ceremony commemorating the 46th Dies Natalis.
This sacred event was attended directly by university and foundation
leadership, including the Rector of UNIGA Malang, the Chairman of the Gajayana
Educational Foundation, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Gajayana
Educational Foundation, and executive leaders across UNIGA Malang.
Presiding over the ceremony as inspector, the Rector of
UNIGA Malang delivered an inspiring address that moved the attendees. In her
message, the Rector emphasized the vital importance of institutional ownership
and collaboration for the university's future. "At 46 years of age, the
challenges facing higher education are increasingly dynamic. I urge the entire
university family—faculty, staff, and students alike—to remain hand in hand,
protecting and nurturing UNIGA Malang together to realize our vision as an
excellent institution," the Rector stated in her address.
Following the ceremony, the agenda proceeded to a
Thanksgiving gathering held in the university auditorium. A warm atmosphere
prevailed as the symbolic tumpeng (yellow rice cone) cutting ceremony
was performed by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, who then presented it
to the Rector. This tumpeng cutting symbolized deep gratitude for UNIGA
Malang's 46-year journey in educating the nation, serving equally as a
collective prayer for the beloved campus to remain blessed with prosperity and
future achievements.