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| Rector Cup Opening Ceremony at Dome (Photo: Lintang PR) |
With the slogan 'There is no day without achievement', the University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) encourages its students to be outstanding. Through the Rector Cup, which has been held for approximately one month since last May. The aim of this agenda is to sharpen students' talents and explore their potential. The rector cup was attended by 1,200 student delegates from ten faculties and 32 Student Activity Units (UKM). Interestingly, not only local students participated in this annual event, but also foreign students.
The Rector Cup UMM 2024 was opened directly by the UMM Badan Pembina Harian (BPH), Prof. Dr. Joko Widodo, M.Si. According to him, this event is a complement for students to be creative and sharpen their potential. Thus, the best potential of each UMM student will be seen and emerge. "The Rector Cup will certainly continue to be held every year. This agenda is very important to encourage the emergence of the potential and talent that you have. Apart from that, it also complements the student experience in the campus world,” he said.
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Jokowi, his nickname, said that losing and winning are common in competitions. Through this experience, students can learn to compete, respect, and accept gracefully. Thus, they can face real life in society better.
Meanwhile, the chief executive of Rector Cup 2024, Ruli Inayah Romadhoan, S.Sos, M.Si., said that the White Campus strongly supports students to always excel. This Rector Cup is a forum for the creation of people who excel in all fields. “This year's Rector Cup is not only about skills but also about emotional stability and time management. Therefore, this event can also support students in the off-campus environment,” he said.
Moreover, Ruli also explained that the Rector Cup is also a forum for friendship for students from various regions. Although they come from different tribes, customs, cultures, and religions, they still maintain peace and pride. Several fields are contested in this competition, ranging from sports, arts, reasoning, and others.
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The excitement of the Rector Cup was also felt by Putri Nur Lutfia, one of the psychology study program students. She was a participant in the dance competition. She admitted that this competition really drained her energy, mind, and time. "My team and I needed to choreograph and practice almost every day. At the same time, I also have to study and do assignments. So maintaining emotional stability and consistency is mandatory. Moreover, she and the team didn't really know each other beforehand, so there wasn't good chemistry,” she said.
Nevertheless, Lutfia believes that an effort never betrays a result. She also found this year's Rector Cup exciting and fun. “This event has an unforgettable impression because it provides a unique experience and can expand the network of friends,” she said. (ri/wil/put)
