UNS— The Regent of North Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), H. Djohan Sjamsu, S.H., warmly welcomed students from Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta who are participating in the university’s Students Community Service (KKN) program. The North Lombok Regency Government expressed hope that the number of UNS students involved in the program could be increased in the future.

This was conveyed by Regent H. Djohan during a meeting with UNS leadership, including Vice Rector for Student Affairs and Alumni, Prof. Ir. Dody Ariawan, S.T., M.T., Ph.D.; Director of the Directorate of Academic Reputation and Student Affairs (DRAK), Dr. Sutanto, S.Si., DEA; and several KKN field supervisors from UNS in North Lombok. The meeting took place at the Regent’s office on Monday (19/8/2024).

“We, the North Lombok Regency Government, are very pleased to have UNS KKN students here. Developing North Lombok requires support and collaboration from external parties, including UNS,” H. Djohan said.

He further emphasized that North Lombok has significant tourism potential that can be further developed. The Regent expressed hope that through collaboration with UNS, they could better optimize the potential of North Lombok.

“Alhamdulillah, we are grateful for this visit from UNS. The North Lombok Regency Government has had a cooperative relationship with UNS, and I hope this partnership continues to grow,” he added.

Meanwhile, Prof. Ir. Dody Ariawan, S.T., M.T., Ph.D., Vice Rector for Student Affairs and Alumni at UNS, conveyed that he was representing UNS Rector, Prof. Dr. Hartono, dr., M.Si., to visit and build relationships with the North Lombok Regent. “Since 2018, UNS has been active in Gumantar Village, Kayangan District, North Lombok Regency, especially during the earthquake recovery efforts. At that time, Prof. Hartono, who is now the Rector of UNS, directly led the UNS volunteer team on-site,” Prof. Dody explained.

During the visit, Prof. Dody expressed his gratitude to the North Lombok Regency Government for hosting the KKN students. A total of 60 UNS KKN students have been deployed in North Lombok during the July-August 2024 period.

“We, from UNS, are open to suggestions from the North Lombok Regency Government on potential locations for future KKN activities. UNS conducts KKN twice a year, in January-February and July-August,” Prof. Dody stated.

He also mentioned that UNS welcomes students from North Lombok and government employees who wish to pursue further studies at UNS. “We invite the youth of North Lombok to study at UNS. There are many entry pathways available. Additionally, government employees from North Lombok who wish to pursue a Master’s or Doctoral degree are welcome to apply,” he added.

Prof. Dody also announced the withdrawal of KKN students stationed in six hamlets in North Lombok, including Amor-Amor, Gumantar, Dasantereng, and Beleq Traditional Hamlet in Gumantar Village, Kayangan District, as well as Senara and Penjor Hamlets in Genggelang Village, Gangga District.

“Thank you for welcoming the UNS KKN team, and we apologize for any mistakes made by our students during their interactions. The students will be returning to Solo, with some leaving on August 23 and others on August 25,” Prof. Dody concluded.

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Reporter: Dwi Hastuti