The Bangkalan Campus Life Introduction Series for new students (PKKMB) commenced with the distribution of hundreds of trash bins around the Telang area in Kamal, Bangkalan, by thousands of new students from Universitas Trunojoyo Madura (UTM) for the 2024/2025 academic year. The event began with an opening ceremony led by the Vice Rector for Student Affairs, Surokim, S.Sos., SH., M.Si., held at the Lobby of the Main Graha Rectorate, UTM, on Sunday, August 4, 2024.

In his speech, Surokim emphasized that this activity is a manifestation of the community’s affection for the campus environment. “Thank you to the committee for initiating this event. The more we love our campus, the more enjoyable our studies will be. However, remember that if possible, you should complete your studies within the allotted time; ideally, a maximum of four years for an undergraduate program,” Surokim stated.

This event is an implementation of the theme proposed by the organizing committee of the Student Executive Board (BEM-KM) at UTM. The goal is to instill a sense of belonging to the campus environment among all new students. The President of UTM Student Council, Anis Anwari, stated that the overarching theme for this year's PKKMB is "Preserving the Archipelagic Culture: Realizing the Vision of Trunojoyo Madura," which will be executed through a series of activities.

“The activities of the PKKMB (Introduction to Campus Life for New Students) program, with our tagline 'Together Because We Are Diverse,' involve new students being assigned to paint 110 trash bins, corresponding to the number of new student groups. The bins are to be painted with a 'Nusantara' theme in color,” said Anis.

Additionally, the PKKMB 2024 activities will be held from the 5th to the 7th, featuring mandatory materials from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemdikbudristek) and presenting top speakers from various fields. It is hoped that new students will gain optimal orientation and fresh perspectives from the diverse speakers in attendance. The Coordinator of the Steering Committee for PKKMABA, Rio Kurniawan M.Ikom, has stated that several national speakers will also be present during the PKKMB series of events.

"There will be a scientific oration in conjunction with the closing ceremony of the 23rd Dies Natalis of UTM, as well as the opening of the PKKMB by Mrs. Khofifah Indar Parawansa. Additionally, there will be representatives from the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR-RI), the GenZ President, and others," concluded Rio.