UNAIR NEWS – The spirit of the 73rd Anniversary of Indonesia was used well by Universitas Airlangga to strengthen its work in building the nation, especially in contemplating UNAIR’s performance over times.
In 2018, on November 10, 2018, UNAIR reached its 64 years of existence. So in this Independence Day celebration, the logo of 64th Anniversary of UNAIR was officially released to public. It was released in front of the UNAIR Management Office Building. It marked the opening of 64th Anniversary of UNAIR.
The release of banners bearing 64th Anniversary Logo of UNAIR to the air marked the inauguration. It was done together with the release of 73rd Anniversary of Indonesia and 20 years of Faculty of Humanities (FIB).
UNAIR Rector Prof. Dr. Muhammad Nasih, S.E., MT., Ak., CMA., in his speech admitted that this year’s commemoration was quite special because the year of UNAIR anniversary consists of two numbers that makes up a perfect number, ten.
“This 64th anniversary is special. The six and four added will form a perfect number, ten, ” he said.
For that meaning, Prof. Nasih hoped that at the age of 64, the entire academic community of UNAIR will work together to reach perfection, especially for the implementation of Higher Education Tri Dharma. One of its manifestations is to realize UNAIR’s target to be among Top 500 World Class Universities (WCU).
In addition, Prof. Nasih also emphasized about UNAIR’s quality improvement policy. One of its contents is to create an excellent academic climate. All academicians must be able to create excellence in the fields of academic, research, and community development.
“All (academicians, ed) must be ready to work and serve the nation because, our works are our nation’s achievements. Our works, Airlangga’s achievements, “said Prof. Nasih.
“Let us realize a just and civilized Indonesia,” he added.
The logo of 64th UNAIR Anniversary is in the form of UNAIR words with number 64. The word “A” changes to number 4. In the logo, there are three colors, yellow, blue, and black.
The number “64” is an embodiment of UNAIR who has turned 64 years of age. Gradation of yellow in number 6 is interpreted as glory and prosperity, while light blue gradation in number 4 means intelligence and quality that is harmonious and fair. In UNAIR wordmark, the dark blue color was chosen to describe the professionalism of UNAIR as one of the leading education institutions in Indonesia.
In terms of form, number 64 was formed from a harmonious movement so that it was able to explain that UNAIR was able to move along with the times. On the other hand, UNAIR’s wordmark consists of two forms at its angle, pointed and curved. It means UNAIR has a strong and wise commitment in carrying out its vision and missions.
All these meanings are united in the theme, “64 Years of Universitas Airlangga for Just and Civilized Indonesia”. So, it is able to represent UNAIR which is ready to participate in realizing justice and prosperity and committed to educate the Nation. (*)
Author: Feri Fenoria Rifa’i
