Rector's Speech

Dr. Doddy Irawan ST, M.Eng

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim

Assalamualaikum Wr. Wb.

First of all, we congratulate the new students of Universitas Muhammadiyah Pontianak. It is an honor for us to be able to welcome all of you, the best sons and daughters of West Kalimantan, to the Universitas Muhammadiyah Pontianak campus.

Most of you belong to the millennial generation. Millennials and generation Z grew up in an era where the development of information and communication technology is taking place very rapidly; computers, cybernetics, telecommunications, internet, cell phones, and smartphones with various similar digital platforms. Some people believe that millennials and generation Z live their lives, in significant proportions, in the virtual/online world, using various social media platforms.

UM Pontianak has a vision of becoming a superior university in the fields of science, technology, socio-cultural development and community development based on Islamic values. The speed of the turning wheel of time requires humans to try to achieve balance in life, both in terms of science and religious life. Therefore, my message to new female students is; discover and develop your potential, keep up with the times while still adhering to Islamic values.

Ending this speech, we wish the new students of UM Pontianak happy learning, working and making a real contribution. Thank you for choosing UM Pontianak as your place to continue your education. May Allah SWT protect us all and give us strength and patience in carrying out our activities, in order to realize the Tri Dharma of Higher Education and advance UM Pontianak which we are proud of.

Wassalamu'alaikum Wr. Wb.