On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, the Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics (Sosek) at UGM held a graduation ceremony for undergraduate students in the IV Academic Year 2023/2024. The event took place in the MMA Auditorium, Building A10, 3rd floor, and was attended by 70 prospective graduates, consisting of 52 students from the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program and 18 students from the Agricultural Extension and Communication Study Program.
The ceremony, which began at 1:00 PM, was an important moment to appreciate the academic achievements of the prospective graduates. In his speech, Dr. Jangkung Handoyo Mulyo, M.Ec., the Head of the Sosek Department, emphasized the importance of maintaining the good name of the alma mater and reminded the prospective graduates to continue contributing positively to society. He also praised the remarkable achievement of this period, where 67 out of 70 prospective graduates achieved cum laude honors, making it the graduation period with the highest number of cum laude graduates.
A speech was also delivered by Anna Tria Nita, the prospective graduate with the highest GPA of 3.96. In her remarks, Anna expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to study in the Sosek Department at UGM. She also apologized on behalf of her fellow graduates to the lecturers and academic staff for any mistakes that may have occurred during their studies.
The event continued with the presentation of souvenirs from the department to all prospective graduates, followed by a group photo session as documentation. The camaraderie and deep impression created during this event serve as strong evidence that the academic journey in the Sosek Department is not only about earning a degree but also about building relationships that will be cherished forever.
This graduation ceremony aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in the field of quality education (SDG 4), as reflected in the outstanding academic achievements of the prospective graduates. Additionally, this event supports SDG 8, which focuses on decent work and economic growth, with the hope that the graduates can make significant contributions to the workforce and become agents of change in society. Moreover, this event is also relevant to SDG 17, which emphasizes partnerships for the goals, highlighting the importance of collaboration between educational institutions and society in achieving positive impacts for sustainable development.
Author: Adhika Hafizh Prasada, S.P.
Admin of the Website for the Department of Agricultural Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, UGM