On Friday, August 16, 2024, a total of 61 new students from the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Universitas Syiah Kuala (USK) participated in the Academic and Character Development Program for New Students (PAKARMARU) for the 2024/2025 academic year.
The event was attended by the Head of the Department of Mathematics, Dr. Dra. Intan Syahrini, M.Si., the Secretary of the Department, Vera Halfiani, S.Si., M.Mat., the Head of the Undergraduate Program, Mahmudi, S.Si., M.Si., as well as lecturers, alumni, members of the Mathematics Student Association (HIMATIKA), and active students.
This activity is an annual program organized by each department in FMIPA USK following the university- and faculty-level PAKARMARU events. It aims to provide new students with essential information about the department’s vision and mission, introduce them to the academic system and curriculum, and familiarize them with the lecturers and teaching staff of the Department of Mathematics.
The 2024 PAKARMARU event began with an opening session led by the Master of Ceremony, followed by a prayer and the singing of Indonesia Raya. The Mathematics Student Association (HIMATIKA) then performed Mars Darussalam and Mars HIMATIKA. The event continued with a welcoming speech and a presentation by the Head of the Department, covering the department’s vision, mission, organizational structure, faculty members, and academic fields, which also marked the official opening of PAKARMARU 2024.
Next, the Program Coordinator delivered a session on the academic system, curriculum, and teaching–learning process within the Department of Mathematics. The event concluded with a group photo session involving lecturers, new students, alumni, and active students, symbolizing unity and the beginning of their academic journey together.