The series of Open Campus events held to commemorate the 18th anniversary of Universitas Indo Global Mandiri (UIGM) concluded on Saturday evening (June 20).
The Rector of Universitas IGM, Dr. H. Marzuki Alie, delivered a heartfelt message as he officially closed the grand finale of the annual celebration before hundreds of attendees.
He urged all participants who had taken part in the various competitions to never stop honing their creativity and to always give their best in every field.
“Every competition you’ve gone through on this campus is the first step toward shaping the character of resilient fighters in society,” said Dr. H. Marzuki Alie.
In his motivational speech, the Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives for the 2009–2014 term inspired the participants by encouraging them to dare to set their aspirations as high as possible without hesitation. He cited his own political career at the national level to convince young people that the nation’s leadership opportunities are wide open to anyone who consistently strives for innovation.
The Rector also conveyed a special message to the extended family of the IGM Foundation, urging them to always maintain unity in order to uphold the quality of education in Indonesia. Internal institutional synergy is considered the key to fostering a high-quality educational ecosystem that adapts to the changing times.
“If I was once entrusted with the position of Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives, then I sincerely hope that some of these young people will one day be able to lead the nation as president,” he said.
The lively closing ceremony also featured the announcement of winners and the presentation of prizes from various competitions that had taken place over the past week. Some of the categories contested for trophies included the Drill Competition (LTBB), Quiz Competition, Debate, Creative Dance, Short Film, and the Mobile Legends tournament. (andhiko ta)
