Yogyakarta – Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) once again held a graduation ceremony for Bachelor’s and Diploma programs at Grha Sabha Pramana on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Following this ceremony, a farewell event for male and female graduates was conducted at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), UGM.
In this graduation period, there were 67 graduates from the Mathematics Department’s undergraduate program. These graduates included 19 students from the Bachelor of Mathematics program, 37 students from the Statistics program, and 11 students from the Actuarial Science program.
The highest Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) among the Bachelor of Mathematics graduates was achieved by Carolus Pasha Lazuardi J.H., with a GPA of 3.79. Meanwhile, among the Statistics program graduates, the highest CGPA was earned by Danny Theodore D., with a GPA of 3.93. The top graduate from the Actuarial Science program in this period was Husna Rahma Yunita, who achieved a GPA of 3.88.
The Dean of FMIPA UGM, Prof. Dr. Eng. Kuwat Triyana, M.Si, extended his congratulations. He shared three keys to success after graduation. First, graduates should possess fundamental competencies in their respective fields of study. Second, they should seek exposure and recognition for their skills. Lastly, he emphasized the importance of having an entrepreneurial spirit. Graduation marks the beginning of their careers and their contributions to society and the nation.
Danny Theodore D., the graduate with the highest GPA, also expressed his happiness. “Achievement has different definitions; some excel in the classroom, while others excel outside of it. Define the achievement you want to reach during your studies and do your best to achieve it,” he advised his fellow students who are still pursuing their education.
Author: Endang Sulastri
Editor: Silvina Rosita Yulianti