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| Flying Board attractions at the University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) lake enlivened this year's pesmaba (Photo: Lintang PR) |
Pengenalan Studi Mahasiswa Baru (Pesmaba) (trans: New Students Orientation) of The University of Muhammadiyah Malang has always presented something new every year. The event was also eagerly awaited, not only by UMM students but also by the community. In Pesmaba 2024, which began on September 9, various attractive events were presented. Starting from the flying board attraction on the UMM lake, various kinds of flashlight formations, to the raising of six flags by the flying fox team. There was even a giant welcome greeting at the lecture hall and the presence of an enlivening firefighting team.
Speaking of the excitement of Pesmaba, UMM Chancellor Prof. Dr. Nazaruddin Malik, M.Si., said that all these attractive things have indeed been prepared for a long time. Especially to welcome the 24th generation of UMM students. “The freshmen must start the university happily. One of the UMM ways is to show new and unique things like in this year's Pesmaba,” he said.
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During the attraction, flying board athletes showed their skills with maneuvers on the water. In addition, he also did a somersault that impressed thousands of audiences who filled the lake area of UMM. There are also six flags flown by students through the flying fox track. Among them are the Gen 24 UMM Welcome Flag, Digital Pioneer, and Earth Preservationist. In addition, there are also flags of Stop Palestinian Genocide, Abolish Global Racism, and Together Realize Peace.
“Each flag has its own meaning and becomes the contributing spirit of the White Campus and students. UMM Gen 24 students are expected to be digital pioneers as well as being successful in preserving the earth. They must be able to become leaders who prevent global racism, stop genocide in Palestine, and together realize peace,” added Dr. M. Isnaini, M.Pd. as head of UMM Public Relations.
Meanwhile, Pesmaba flashlight coordinator Jamroji, S.Sos., M.Comms. said that after being a pioneer since 2014, UMM has now begun to move from the flashmob method. Instead, the White Campus popularizes flashlights, which are more interesting and unique. They have been doing this since Pesmaba 2023.
“UMM always makes new trends. In 2014 we were the pioneers of flashmob, now we also come up with a flashlight trend utilizing the gadgets of the freshmen. It makes it easier and gives a unique impression,” he said.
In this opportunity, the UMM freshmen formed two main formations. First, the formation with the words 'Menyala UMMku' as a commitment to continue to ignite and contribute to society. Second, the formation of 'Menyala Mabaku', which is a hope that new students can develop their potential and talents, then light up and provide benefits to the wider community.
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The spectacular event amazed the new students. Like Zafira Azzahra Putri, a management student from East Kalimantan. She admitted that she was happy to join UMM, especially since this year's Pesmaba was very lively. He considered that it made him more excited to start his lecture process at the White Campus.
“It was very exciting, especially with the flying board and flying fox attractions. Then also a flashlight formation that is second to none. This excitement will certainly go viral and make this year's Pesmaba even more attractive to the wider community. Hopefully we can implement the various messages in this pesmaba and be able to encourage us to become a superior generation who is ready to realize the Golden Indonesia 2045,” he concluded. (Wil/Put)
