Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU) graduated 206 graduates of the Teacher Professional Education Programme (PPG) in 2023 and 2024. The event was held on Friday (13/12) at the UMSU Auditorium on Muchatar Basri Street No.3 Medan.
UMSU PPG in 2023 graduated 50 participants in Wave 1 and 114 participants in Wave 2, while in 2024 graduated 42 participants in wave 1.
The graduates followed the procession of the Indonesian Teacher’s oath, pinning medals, and receiving the Decree (SK). The event was also enlivened by playing a video showing the participants’ journey during PPG.
UMSU Vice Rector I, Prof. Dr Muhammad Arifin Gultom, M.Hum., delivered a motivational message to the graduates.
‘Congratulations and success to UMSU PPG graduates. Teachers are carriers of light for their students,’ he said.
According to Prof Arifin, in dealing with various characters and cultures of students, never say negative words. He advised that the role of teachers is very important to give birth to the golden generation of 2045.
‘May you all get the best teaching places and become professional teachers with dignity,’ he hoped.
Then, the graduate representative, Siti Nurjana, expressed her gratitude and happiness.
‘We are very happy to be part of this campus, a place that not only provides academic knowledge, but also life experiences that build our character to become professional educators,’ she said.
Siti said that lecturers at PPG UMSU not only provide knowledge, but also inspiration through creative learning methods.
Previously, the Dean of FKIP UMSU, Dr Hj Syamsuyurnita, gave tahniah and a message to the graduates.
‘We from the entire academic community congratulate you on becoming professional teachers. Participating in PPG is the beginning to continue learning and collaborating,’ he said.
He conveyed the qualifications of FKIP UMSU lecturers not only studying in Indonesia, but also abroad. And hope that UMSU PPG graduates always uphold the good name of the university and faculty.
The event was attended by UMSU Rector Prof. Dr. Agussani, MAP represented by WR 1 UMSU Prof. Dr. Muhammad Arifin Gultom, M.Hum, Dean of FKIP UMSU Dra. Hj. Syamsuyurnita, M.Pd and Deputy Deans, UMSU PPG Managers, Arif Aul Rahman, M.Pd., Indah Pratiwi, M.Pd., and Mulkan Azhari, M.Kom., UMSU PPG lecturers and parents of graduates.
This graduation event is a valuable moment for PPG UMSU graduates to start their journey as professional teachers who are ready to contribute to Indonesian education.
