Bangkalan - Trunojoyo Madura University once again hosted the Inbound Students of Student Merdeka Exchange Program (PMM) 4.
The welcoming of the participants was attended by several leaders of Bangkalan Regency at the 10th Floor Rectorate Auditorium on Tuesday, (02/20/2024).
The Inbound PMM 4 participants come from 22 provinces. They will attend classes for 1 semester in various study programs available at UTM.
This event was attended by the Rector of UTM, Dr. Safi’, S.H, as well as the Acting Regent of Bangkalan, Dr. Arief M. Edhie, and the Bangkalan Police Chief, AKBP Febri Isman Jaya.
In his address, Arief M. Edhie expressed his pride because this activity reflects the characteristic of national unity.
"I extend a warm welcome to Bangkalan Regency. This activity will provide many experiences for the participants," he said.
In the future, this activity is expected to increase self-confidence and sensitivity to various developments and diversity outside the region.
Meanwhile, the Bangkalan Police Chief, AKBP Febri Isman Jaya, explained the situation regarding security and public order (Kamtibmas) in Bangkalan Regency.
"Insha Allah, the situation in Bangkalan Regency is conducive after the election. The Telang area has been monitored together with the student president and Vice Rector 3," he said.
In his address and at the same time the opening ceremony of PMM 4 UTM, the Rector of UTM also appreciated the presence of the Bangkalan Regency leaders.
"Welcome and happy learning at UTM. We are proud to be your choice for inbound studies," said Safi’.
He mentioned that not many campuses are directly attended by the leaders of Bangkalan Regency (Acting Regent and Police Chief).
The UTM Rector inaugurated the PMM Program with a ceremony marked by the striking of the gong and the presentation of the UTM alma mater.
The event concluded with the delivery of several topics, including the information systems available at UTM.