The resonating echoes of achievement filled the hallowed halls of UMSU Auditorium on Jalan Muchtar Basri No.3, Medan, as the esteemed Faculty of Agriculture (FAPERTA) bid farewell to its 118 illustrious graduates in a judicial procession held last Wednesday (1/11).
Under the guidance of Vice Dean 1 of FAPERTA UMSU, the esteemed Prof. Dr. Ir. Wan Arfiani Barus, M.P, 53 graduates from the Agrotechnology program, 60 from Agribusiness, and 5 from Agricultural Products Technology stood adorned in their regalia, ready to embark on the next chapter of their journey.
Expressing his profound admiration, UMSU Rector, Prof. Dr. Agussani, underscored the significance of this ceremonial rite in the grand tapestry of UMSU’s storied legacy. He commended the academic community of the faculty for nurturing these exceptional minds, shaping them into paragons of excellence and integrity.
“The Faculty of Agriculture stands as a venerable bastion of our university’s heritage, etching a legacy of excellence and distinction,” remarked Prof. Agussani, his voice resounding with pride and reverence.
In a captivating narrative, Prof. Agussani delved into the rich history of UMSU and the indelible contributions of the FAPERTA, regaling the audience with tales of illustrious alumni who have graced the realms of governance and garnered accolades from none other than the President of the Republic of Indonesia.
Meanwhile, Dr. Dafni Mawar Tarigan, S.P., M.Si, the Dean of FAPERTA UMSU, lauded the exceptional achievements of the graduates, highlighting their triumphs in programs such as Freedom to Learn-Independent Campus (Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka), Students Creativity Program, as well as their international endeavors in Malaysia and Japan. Notably, 26 graduates had already secured positions in prestigious companies, a testament to their dedication and caliber.
The ceremonial affair was graced by the presence of esteemed deans and heads of study programs, all gathered in unity to celebrate the profound accomplishments of the Yudisum 118 cohort, each graduate a luminary illuminating the path of the faculty’s enduring legacy.
