On December 5, 2024, the Postgraduate Alumni Gathering at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) was successfully held as part of The International Conference on Mathematics and Mathematics Education (ICMME) 2024. This event invited alumni from the UGM Master’s and Doctoral Mathematics programs to gather, share experiences, and strengthen relationships in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
The event began at 3:00 PM with registration, followed by greetings from various parties, including the ICMME 2024 organizing committee, the Governor, IndoMS Jateng-DIY, and the heads of the Master’s and Doctoral Mathematics programs at UGM. Each speech conveyed hopes to strengthen networks and encourage alumni contributions to the development of mathematics education in Indonesia.
After the speeches, the event continued with short presentations on the Keluarga Alumni Magister Matematika Universitas Gadjah Mada (GAMMA) and the Keluarga Alumni S3 Matematika (KAS3MAT), which provided an overview of alumni contributions in the field of mathematics, both in academia and in professional practice.
The sarasehan session became an important part of the event, where alumni shared stories and experiences in a warm and friendly atmosphere. This open discussion provided an opportunity for alumni to offer suggestions and proposals regarding the development of academic programs and strengthening alumni community ties.
Additionally, this event also served as a momentum for the meeting to form the new management of KASEMAT (Keluarga Alumni S3 Matematika), which was held to formulate strategic steps for the organization to support further development.
As a closing, the event continued with a social gathering that further strengthened the bonds among alumni and the UGM family. This moment became an opportunity to reconnect with old friends and casually discuss developments in the world of mathematics and education.
The Postgraduate Alumni Gathering not only strengthened the network among alumni but also reminded everyone of the importance of solidarity within the mathematics community, while also becoming an integral part of the success of ICMME 2024.
Keywords: Mathematics, Alumni, Postgraduate
Author: Silvina Rosita Yulianti
Photographer: Fathan