Category Archives: Student Column

IAIN Salatiga New Students Invade Traditional Markets

August 7, 2018
SALATIGA – A total of 3,059 new students of the State Institute for Islamic Studies (IAIN) Salatiga for 2018/2019 academic year were busily shopping at 17 traditional markets in Salatiga, Sunday (05/08/2018). This activity was held in a series of 2018 Academic and Students Introduction programs.
According to Moh. Khusen, M.Ag., M.A., the Vice Chancellor III of Student Affairs and Cooperation, the activity has become an annual agenda in PBAK or orientation of new students. Through shopping in traditional markets can be a means for new students to get to know the City of Salatiga.
“The aim of the activity is students can always be passionate about developing traditional markets in Salatiga City and in other cities. “Let us continue our good intentions towards the traditional traders and the people around us,” said the Vice Chancellor III in his remarks to the release of new students in the yard of K.H Hasyim Asy’ari Building, Campus 3.
While the Head of Salatiga Trade Office, represented by the Head of Market, Dian Korina, S.E., M.M., said that we would support this beneficial activity and appreciate this from the IAIN Salatiga committee. Besides being beneficial for students to be able to interact directly with the community through activities in traditional markets, the community also benefits from these activities.
“Through this activity students are expected to be responsive and careful in dealing with social life in line with technological developments and global industrial developments,” he said. (zid/MFL)

Ramadan in Campus: CEC break the fast with orphans

On Saturday afternoon (02/06/18), CEC (Communicative English Club) of IAIN Salatiga holds an event “Ramadan in Campus”, with a theme “Habluminallah wa Habluminannas, Merajut Mahabbah di bulan Rahmah“. The meaning is the necessity of having a balanced relationship with The Divine and also fellow human beings. Therefore in this month of Ramadan and affection, we grow love with others especially with orphans. Thus, CEC invite several orphans around Salatiga to break the fast together.

After officially opened by Dr. Setia Rini, M. Pd. as the CEC counselor, the event organizer present an Islamic beautiful song entitled “Maula ya sholli wasallim“. This song or sholawat is sung by 4 students of IAIN Salatiga who actively joined some music clubs and won some singing contests. This song is a compliment song for Muslim Great Prophet Muhammad SAW (peace be upon Him), who do loves orphans. That’s why as the followers, we should imitate it.

While waiting for breaking the fast, Ustadz Abdul Latif, S. Pd. delivers mau’idhoh hasanah (advice). He opened with a fun warming up,such as singing together a children song namely Topi Saya Bundar (My hat is round). He played with the lyrics and body languages which made the audiences felt pleasant and entertained. After that, he just began to deliver his message. Overall, it is about achieving a success starts from dreaming and writing the dreams. He emphasized that everyone deserves for a success, even though you are poor, orphans and disable people.

The event is closed by giving donation officially by Mrs. Rini to the orphans.Hopefully, this event is useful for them that there are still many people care and love them, no matter who they are. All best wishes and prays for them, for their dreams in the future. Finally, this event is a lesson for us, as adults must be more grateful for our condition, with our family and alive parents. (MFL/IO)

Thai Students of IAIN Salatiga Join Wirakarya PTKN Camp Series in Riau

May 11, 2018
SALATIGA – Two Thai students who studied in IAIN Salatiga, participated in a series of activities in Wirakarya Camp (PW) of Religious Higher Education XIV 2018 at State Islamic University (UIN) Sultan Syarif Kasim, Riaiu from 3- May 10, 2018.

Thai students enrolled as PW PTK XIV 2018 from IAIN Salatiga namely Surainee Tohyeng, Tadris English Department (TBI) and Muhammad Ikbal Wadeng, majoring in Islamic Education Department (PAI). According to Muhammad Ikbal Wadeng, he feels very grateful to participate in the series of PW PTK XIV 2018 held at UIN Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau, Tuesday (8/05).

“My impression of this activity is a tremendous first experience and certainly adds fellowship. In the future, Thai student friends need to join a training with Racana IAIN Salatiga, so it can maintain better solidarity, “said Ikbal.

During the activities of PW PTK XIV 2018, they follow activities such as insight of nationality, tourism, and live in a home stay located in the area of ​​long nature, around Kampar Riverbank. One of the activities is to build a natural tourist destination undertaken in part by each participant of PW PTK.

The Wirakarya Campsite itself is intended for the Pandega Scout group on Front Line of  Religious Higher Education (PTK: UIN, IAIN and STAIN) will bring up the theme of environment, culture and tourism (Eco Culture Tourism). A total of 1,500 participants from 57 PTK in Indonesia will be grouped in two major activities. Half of the participants will be doing activities on Earth Campground and the other half will be doing Bhakti community activities.

Moh. Khusen, M.Ag., M.A., the Vice Rector for Student Affairs and Cooperation, represents IAIN Salatiga Rector when releasing the contingent, expressed his gratitude that Racana Kusuma Dilaga-Woro Srikandi of IAIN Salatiga this year sent a delegation at PW PTK XIV event in Riau. The national-scale activities besides aiming to participate in the dedication of Dharma in camp sites are also expected to be utilized by all participants to gain knowledge about Eco Cultural Tourism in order to be developed again after coming from Riau.

He also said, “As a true Scout, it is proper that all members of IAIN Salatiga contingent keep the good name of almamater and always try to be a pioneer in every service dedication and achievement.” (zid/MFL)

CEC of IAIN Salatiga conducted a National Seminar about Character Education for Millennial Generation

Saturday (05/05/18), Communicative English Club (CEC) of IAIN Salatiga presented a National Seminar entitled “Encouraging the Millennial Generation having Character Education”. This seminar also invited 2 great speakers namely Mr. Taufiq and Mr. Fatturroyhan. Began with grand opening by CEC dancing team, she performed a traditional dance called Sembahan Putri. Then, Mrs. Setia Rini, the counselor of CEC, officially opened this national seminar.

First speaker is Mr. Taufiq, he is one of lecturers in English Education Department of IAIN Salatiga. His presentation title is “Being Smart Generation without Leaving the Local Culture”. He waked up young spirit by a popular quote “Give me 10 youths so I will shake the world.” He further explained 4 characters (4C) which must be owned by smart millennial generation, they are character, creative, collaborative, and connected. He also added that preparing this generation is also the parents’ and environmental role to respect Indonesian culture. There are some values which can be grown to the generation; knowledge, religion, economy, culture, solidarity and leadership.  Those values finally make him come to the conclusion that educational value and parenting are very important to shape self-value of someone, because the values influence someone’s life journey. Eventually, he closed his presentation by giving a spirit that Smart Generation for Smart City, Indonesia Future City.

On the other hand Mr. Fatturroyhan, the second speaker, came with spirit to deliver his ideas. He also highlighted on character education. He picked up honesty and fighting spirit as two main spirits which must lay on higher than only a score. Sometimes, he inserted some spirit words during his presentation such as when he shouted “Millennial Generation”, the audiences would respond by “Semangat! Yes, Sir!” He also told about his life story, how he fought for dreams. Started from his graduating paper (undergraduate program) title was rejected but he kept on his effort because her mother obliged him to graduate immediately. As a result, he finally finished his graduating paper only within two weeks. Amazing fact is he also successfully translated it in two languages, Arabic and English. Furthermore, he shared international experiences; one of them is how to send an article/paper to 40 countries only in one night. He said, “It is about the application, when we submit our article, it is automatically sent to many countries. I hope my sharing here will be beneficial to IAIN Salatiga students to keep dreaming no matter what failures and obstacles we must pass. “ He looked humble and open minded when met him in a transit room. (MFL/IO)

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Mr. Taufiq in a national simnar by cec iain salatiga

4 new Thailand students study Bahasa Indonesia in IAIN Salatiga

In the end of April, there were 4 new students from Thailand arrived in Salatiga. They are Miss. Mariam Eadyeesa-I, Miss. Muna Wayeng, Miss. Nurufaraai Sueni, and Miss. Suroya Taleh. They will study at IAIN Salatiga for four years. All of them will be English Education Department (TBI) students of IAIN Salatiga. Thus, they must master Bahasa Indonesia in order to be easier in communication.

On Monday (07/08/18), they started first day to study Bahasa Indonesia in UPTB (Language Service Technical Unit) of IAIN Salatiga. They will be taught by 2 lecturers, Mrs. Marisa Fran Lina, M. Pd. and Mr. Heru Saputra, MA. The course will be held in 8 weeks and every week they will be taught intensively around 20 hours or 4 hours a day. Therefore, it is hoped that they will master Bahasa Indonesia well.

The course activities are varied. At first, we learned from the textbook about how to pronounce alphabet, some words and sentences in Bahasa Indonesia well. They also listened to a dialog in Bahasa Indonesia and answered some questions. It was not too difficult to them since they usually speak Malay language which has some similarities with Bahasa Indonesia. Then, we discussed about students’ life so that they were easier to talk about the topic based on their context. The tutor also inserted some fun games such mind mapping which became an ice-breaker after tiring of doing some tasks. Have a nice learning, Guys. (MFL/IO)

AFMAM 2018 in Singapore: IAIN Salatiga proposes 3 delegation teams for ASEAN

The 4th ASEAN Foundation on Model ASEAN Meeting (AFMAM) 2018 will be held in Singapore around July 2018. One of IAIN Salatiga delegation teams is from Mrs. Marisa Fran Lina, M. Pd. as the team advisor and the members are Hafik, Diki, Warda, Sulis, Atika, Andika, Syamsudin. The other delegation teams are from Mr. Miftachudin, MA and Mr. Heru Saputra, MA.

The model ASEAN meeting programme is initiated by the ASEAN Foundation to target university and high school students to understand diplomacy and how decision-makers of ASEAN Member States address regional ASEAN meetings. The model ASEAN meeting programme is intended to provide comprehensive information on ASEAN, topics for simulation, and the tools for simulation activities. The ASEAN Foundation is championing this new initiative to the young people, to provide students with a hands-on experience and better understanding of ASEAN affairs and it can offer an authentic experience of simulating ASEAN meetings. It has long work experience, working with young people through collaboration with universities and the ASEAN Foundation Scholarship. It can be checked in this link for further information. http://www.aseanfoundation.org/news/call-for-applications-the-asean-foundation-model-asean-meeting-2018-2018

Each of delegation should submit their CV contains minimally 5 achievements. One team also has to submit a motivation letter tells about introduction, activities, why we should join AFMAM and the benefits, and what we will do after joining the program. Every team also sends a two-minute video in Youtube to introduce themselves and their achievement. Here is one video from Mrs. Marisa’s team. Please click the link https://youtu.be/AgzBY-iHnEU and like the video. (MFL/IO).

Art and Language Exhibition (ALE) ICP of IAIN SALATIGA 2018: A Promise of Abimanyu

Wednesday (25/04/18) in IAIN Salatiga Campuz 1 Hall, International Class Program (ICP) 2016 students perform a great Art and Language Exhibition (ALE). Guided by two beautiful student girls, Losi and Shafina as the formal Master of Ceremony, the opening run smoothly and respectfully. They used both English and Arabic in speaking, that was so amazing. The opening presents singing our National Anthem namely Indonesia Raya, guided by IAIN Salatiga Music Club (SMC) Choir, then continued to sing IAIN Salatiga Hymne. Next agenda is delivering speeches by the Dean of Faculty, Mr. Suwardi, M. Pd. and Chief of ALE, Hafik Umarul Munir.

The performance is opened by a funny couple of MC, Umi and Aqil, ICP 2017 students. They wear a couple of wedding dress, makes them as if they were a real romantic wedding couple. The unique and fun way they delivered, makes the audiences more attractive and enjoyable. Next performance is Asmaradana dance, played by ICP 2015 students who are going to conduct abroad teaching practicum in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur around July 2018. Fafa, the singer of Anoman Obong, is not only pretty with Javanese costume but also beautiful in singing the song. This song tells about Anoman who saved Sinta, Rama’s wife who is kidnapped by Rahwana, the evil giant. Anoman finally burned (in Javanese obong) Rahwana’s Palace. It is part of Ramayana popular story in Javanese puppet and Hindu religion.

It is time to the peak performance, a Promise of Abimanyu. The story begins with the romanticism of Abimanyu (Hafik) and his wife, Siti Sendari (‘Ain). One day, the palace ordered Abimanyu to go for a duty, so he had to leave his lovely wife. When Abimanyu was not home, Sendari is approached by a men and so did Abimanyu, he apparently tried to approach other woman named Dewi Utari (Awal). He promised, would marry her, if he did not, he would die. That’s way the story entitled “a Promise of Abimanyu”. Afterthat, the palace ordered Abimanyu to be a Senopati (leader) of a big war between Pandawa and Kurawa. Unfortunately, he died in that war. That was also effect of his promise to Dewi Utari.

This drama is also highlighted a trending topic today, namely Pelakor (stealing another husband) cases in social media. An intermezzo is also presented, such as performing a brief story about Dilan which is bloomed today. That was so creative. They know how to link an old Javanese story and modern updated story in one package of art performance. Naturally, it makes the audiences do not move from their seat and keep their eyes on the stage. On the other hand, this drama also gives us some moral lessons. Among of them, are keep loyal relationship with our couple and keep our promise. After all, all of the players are excellent. They are all out in performing their best. They could manage time very well, since we know that as ICP students, the course activities are so full but they could prove, they could do something outside their academic activities. Two thumbs up for ICP students! Bravo! (MFL/IO)

 

ALE ICP 2018 IAIN SALATIGA in Art Exhibition entitled “a Promise of Abimanyu”

6 students of IAIN Salatiga enliven NACOSS III in Malaysia

SALATIGA – IAIN Salatiga sends 6 students and one lecturer to the 3rd National Conference on The Sciences and Social Sciences (Nacoss) held at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), Wednesday-Thursday (2-3/05/2018).

The conference, which was participated by 111 participants from various countries, was initiated by the Academic International Dialogue (AID) Conference. The six students representing IAIN Salatiga and Indonesia in the conference were Ikfi Rizqia, Wawan Kurniawan and Muhammad Abdau Yazid from Science Education Department (Tadris IPA); Umi Kulsum and Dennis Ossy January from Master Graduate of Islamic Primary School Teacher Education Department (S2 PGMI); and Tio Famor Gunawan from the Department of Sharia Banking. In addition there is also a lecturer namely Prof. Mansur, M. Ag who also became a presenter in the conference.

One of the Indonesian committee, Dr. Budiyono Saputro said the conference discussed various issues including teaching methods, culture & religion, wisdom of change, banking & finance, earning & expenses, trust building, satisfaction & performance, education as industry, Arabic, society & neighborhood, science & digital, undergraduate, leadership & management, industry variaties, teaching & learning.

“The conference event has several sessions, including keynote sessions, video presentations, parallel sessions and poster presentations,” he said in a written message.

The Academic International Dialogue (AID) Conference hosts two conferences annually in May and October. For May 2nd, 2018, hold the 3 rd International Conference on the Sciences and Social Sciences (Nacoss) and 31 October 2018 was held by 2nd International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities (ICOSAH) in Malaysia. (CKA/MFL)

related link: http://io.iainsalatiga.ac.id/index.php/2018/05/04/893/