The festive atmosphere at the Open Campus—the 18th Anniversary of Universitas Indo Global Mandiri (UIGM) in 2026—suddenly grew lively as the Rector of Universitas IGM, Dr. H. Marzuki Alie, walked through the event, stopping at each booth one by one.
The former Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives (2009–2014) paused at the Information Systems Study Program booth, where an unusual piece of technology was on display.
Without hesitation, Marzuki extended his arm to undergo a digital medical checkup. Interestingly, the rector’s blood test was not performed by conventional medical personnel, but rather through the instructions and scanning of a digital robot—an innovation developed by students.
“This innovation proves that the technology developed by our students is no longer just theory in the classroom, but a real-world solution ready to meet the needs of modern society,” said Marzuki.
The rector’s tour continued to the MSME exhibition area, which showcased projects from the Entrepreneurship course. There, a booth run by four Information Systems students—Puteri Sabrina, Wulandari, Aulia Az Zahrah, and Ella Permata Sari—immediately caught his attention.
The presence of UIGM’s top official was both a huge surprise and a source of pride for the four students, especially when Marzuki decided to purchase one of their handmade bracelets. A warm atmosphere ensued as one of the students carefully fastened the bracelet onto the rector’s wrist.
According to Marzuki Alie, today’s young people must have the courage to break boundaries and take risks in the business world. “Our students possess a wealth of creativity that will enable them to grow into independent creators of new jobs,” he concluded. (andhiko ta)
