On Friday, August 18, 2023, a total of 54 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 2023/2024 academic year.
The event was attended by the Head of the Department of Mathematics, Nurmaulidar, M.Sc., the Secretary of the Department, Rini Oktavia, S.Si., M.Si., Ph.D., as well as lecturers, alumni, members of the Mathematics Student Association (HIMATIKA), and active students of the department.
PAKARMARU is an annual program organized by each department in FMIPA USK following the university- and faculty-level PAKARMARU activities. This program aims to provide new students with an understanding of the vision and mission of the Department of Mathematics, information about the academic system and learning processes, and an introduction to the faculty members.
The event began with an opening session by the Master of Ceremony, followed by presentations from the Head and Secretary of the Department, testimonials from alumni, and concluded with a group photo session involving lecturers, new students, alumni, and active students attending the event.