Daily Archives: Mei 15, 2018

“Bimo Suci” Shown at FTIK Puppet Show

May 11, 2018

SALATIGA – Lakon Bimo Suci (a play of holy Bimo) as an actor in a leather puppet show organized by the Faculty of  Teacher Training Education (FTIK) IAIN Salatiga, in the yard of K.H. Ahmad Dahlam Building, Campus 3, Wednesday (9/05).

Together with Ki Dalang Joko Sunarno and Dalang Cilik (little puppeteer) Anggoro Dwi Sadono, puppet show with a play of Bimo Suci is played. On the occasion, it was attended by the Rector and the Head of Dharma Wanita Persatuan (DWP), and the officials of IAIN Salatiga.

Previously Mr. Suwardi, M.Pd., The Dean of the Faculty (FTIK) explained Tirakatan night (a tradition to commemorate) and that evening cultural performances deliberately on the theme of “strengthening education, promoting culture”. With the theme is certainly in line with the vision of IAIN Salatiga namely in realizing a reference to study of Islam-Indonesia in the world.

“This night Wayang performance as a form of advancing education while preserving Indonesian culture. As Wali Songo had done when spreading Islam in Java Island, “he explained.

Mr. Suwardi, M.Pd. also explained the Wayang performance itself is one of the art form which had been ever used by Wali Songo in spreading Islam in Java land. In addition, through the performance can strengthen the relationship between IAIN Salatiga community and urban community of Salatiga especially urban village.

In line with that, Rector of IAIN Salatiga, Dr. Rahmat Hariyadi, M.Pd. in his speech said by holding this Tirakatan Night and cultural performances we feel grateful. The Wayang performance by performing a play of Bimo Suci became the cure longing of academic community of IAIN Salatiga in preserving the culture.

“Through this Wayang performance we can take great lesson, because in the performances there are many things involved, such as there are musical art education, language learning, especially Java language, theater, and vocal art, “said Rector.

He also added, the theme taken at this show is very appropriate. The theme of “strengthening education, promoting culture” is in line with IAIN Salatiga’s vision. “The theme of strengthening education, promoting culture, is in line with the vision of the year 2030 to be a reference study of Islam-Indonesia for the realization of a dignified peaceful society,” he added.

The Wayang performance is a series of activities of National Education Day (Hardiknas) organized by FTIK IAIN Salatiga. The own series of activities in 2018 itself from 1-14 May 2018. (zid/MFL)

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