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| Prof. Dr. Fauzan, M.Pd As the Rector of UMM when he was about to receive the award (Photo: Lintang PR) |
The University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) won the Jatim Bangkit Award from the East Java Provincial Government, on October 18th. It was not separated from UMM's swift contribution in anticipating and handling the COVID-19 pandemic some time ago. The UMM Chancellor was present in Surabaya to receive the award in the category of educational institutions with support for the best recovery from the impact of the pandemic.
One of the actions taken by the UMM, The White Campus has constructed a field hospital for handling COVID-19 with complete equipment and facilities, becoming a recommendation for COVID-19 patients and providing a location for vaccines. Likewise, by providing a special building for isolation for COVID-19 patients. The volunteers from UMM also have a positive impact on alleviating the community during a pandemic.
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During the ceremony, the Governor of East Java Dr. Khofifah Indar Parawansa said that the event also emphasized that no success can be done alone. There needs to be mutual assistance and cooperation, including in handling Covid-19. As well as aspects of handling to accelerate economic growth.
Every aspect of the community helps each other to overcome these conditions. The village heads also an important role in various regions. Looking and collecting data on who has been vaccinated and ensuring whether the application system is running or not.
"We also invite BUMDs, educational institutions, district and city councils, and various parties to participate in many programs. Including taking part in cycling to restore the economy. So we stop every two kilometers, shop and indeed have to shop as an incentive," Khofifah explained.
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According to her, at that time, everyone was trying their best to save people's lives and souls. At that time, Khofifah considered that everyone was Indonesian physically and mentally 100 percent. "Therefore, let's remain Indonesian physically and mentally even though the dynamics are different. Although the conditions are also different. Again, we thank you for all your efforts," she concluded.
Meanwhile, the Chancellor of UMM Prof. Dr. Fauzan, M.Pd. said he was proud that UMM's efforts and hard work were appreciated by the East Java provincial government. According to him, this enlivens a constructive appreciative culture and raises various elements to do good things.
"Hopefully this achievement can motivate the academic community and UMM residents to always give their best. Providing benefits for others in various conditions and situations," he ended. (*/wil/put)
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