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Ketapang, 19–22 August 2025 — Politeknik Negeri Ketapang (Ketapang State Polytechnic) officially opened the series of Campus Life Orientation for New Students (PKKMB) for the 2025/2026 Academic Year through an Open Senate Meeting held in the courtyard of the Politap Directorate Building on Tuesday (19/8). The event, which took place over four days from 19 to 22 August 2025, marked the beginning of the academic journey for hundreds of new students from various study programs.
The opening ceremony commenced solemnly with the singing of the national anthem Indonesia Raya and the Politap Hymn, followed by welcoming remarks from the Director of Politap, Irianto Sastro Prawiro, S.ST., M.MA. In his speech, he extended a warm welcome along with encouragement for new students to maximize their learning opportunities as best as possible.
“This campus is not merely a place to study, but also a space to shape self-identity, build character, and prepare for the future. Make every process, both inside and outside the classroom, a valuable asset to become individuals beneficial to society, the nation, and the state,” he said.
The opening was also marked by the symbolic pinning of participant badges onto representatives of new students as an official sign of the start of PKKMB. The series of events continued with the introduction of the senate and study program coordinators, offering new students an opportunity to get to know campus leaders and administrators more closely.
Series of PKKMB 2025 Activities
The PKKMB 2025 activities spanned four days with diverse agendas, covering academic briefing, character building, to the introduction of student activity units (UKM). The schedule was as follows:
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19 August – Open Senate Meeting and Opening of PKKMB, donning of alma mater jackets, and introduction to the campus organizational structure.
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20 August – Sessions on campus vision, mission, values, and culture, including dissemination of academic and non-academic codes of conduct, followed by Occupational Health and Safety (K3) material, and educational motivation in the final session.
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21 August – Introduction of Student Activity Units (UKM), followed by material regarding misconduct and sexual violence prevention on campus.
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22 August – Materials on nationhood, statehood, and the fostering of state defense awareness, followed by creativity and teamwork activities, student art performances, and the official closing of PKKMB 2025.
Impressions and Messages from New Students
The participation of new students throughout this event left various impressions. One of the participants, Tri Ayu Anjani, a student of the Mining Technology Study Program, conveyed her pride and the benefits she gained from the event.
“This PKKMB was very memorable, especially during the group collaboration. I feel more disciplined after taking part in this PKKMB. Hopefully, all of us can become responsible and successful students,” she said.
Meanwhile, Bintang Cinta Rolia, a student of the Plantation Crop Production Technology Study Program, felt that PKKMB offered many valuable experiences.
“PKKMB gave a lot of new insights and an early glimpse into university life. The activities were indeed packed and a bit exhausting, but it paid off with the excitement and camaraderie throughout these past few days,” she stated.
Future Hopes
With its packed and educational itinerary, PKKMB 2025 is expected to serve as a positive first step for new students pursuing higher education at Politap. Full support from the academic community serves as a vital foundation for students to develop their potential, uphold values of integrity, and contribute to the advancement of both the campus and the region. (Finn)