Pekanbaru, 17 August 2024,-- Dean of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) Riau University, Dr. Meyzi Heriyanto, S.Sos., M.Si, Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs Dr. Auradian Marta, S.IP., M.A., Deputy Dean for General Affairs and Finance Dr. Mayarni, S.Sos., M.Si, Deputy Dean for Student Affairs, Cooperation and Alumni, Dr. Saiman Pakpahan, S.IP., M.Sc., Administrative Coordinator, Sub. Coordinators within the FISIP environment, teaching staff and FISIP education staff at the University of Riau enlivened the commemoration ceremony of the 79th Indonesian Independence Day with a spirit of nationalism in the courtyard of the Rectorate Building, University of Riau.
All ceremony participants wore traditional clothing that reflected the spirit of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, even though they came from various ethnic groups, but were still one as the strength of the united, sovereign and independent Indonesian nation.
Prof. Dr. Sri Indarti, S.E., M.Si, Chancellor of the University of Riau, acted as the supervisor of the ceremony and delivered remarks from the Minister of Education and Culture, Research and Technology with the theme "New Archipelago, New Indonesia" which emphasized the importance of the spirit of togetherness, innovation and transformation in building a more advanced and advanced Indonesian nation. prosperity through the education sector.
At this historic moment, the University of Riau gave the Satyalancana award to teaching staff and educational staff who were entering their 10 year and 20 year terms of service and at the same time launched the logo and mascot for the 62nd Anniversary of the University of Riau. This year the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) is hosting this anniversary celebration.
The independence ceremony became even more lively with the performance of the marching band from the University of Riau and the Zapin dance from the FMIPA art studio.
The commemoration of the independence day of the Republic of Indonesia is a momentum for the University of Riau to continue to improve itself and encourage the entire academic community to strive to improve achievements and advance Indonesia through education, science and technology. The development of the Indonesian nation will be better if it is supported by all components of the nation who prioritize the spirit of unity and integrity. Freedom!
