UNAIR NEWS – Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) is using its freshman orientation program, known as Pengenalan Kehidupan Kampus bagi Mahasiswa Baru (PKKMB), not only to introduce new students to campus life but also to foster their character development.

As part of this effort, UNAIR has held the “Darya Megar Garuda Tree Planting Movement,” a joint initiative between the university’s Directorate of Logistics, Security, Order, and Environment (DLKKL) and the Ministry of Environment (LH) of the UNAIR Student Executive Board (BEM).

Prof. Dr. M. Hadi Shubhan, UNAIR’s Director of Student Affairs, attended the event on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the rear courtyard of the Gedung Kuliah Bersama (GKB) on the MERR-C Campus.

The professor, who is affiliated with the Faculty of Law, highlighted that the tree-planting initiative is a strategic way for UNAIR to educate new students about environmental awareness. He emphasized that environmental concerns have become increasingly critical in today’s world.

“This initiative is essential because creating a green campus is a collective responsibility. This tree-planting event is a small but significant step toward making our campus greener,” Prof. Hadi Subhan told the UNAIR NEWS team.

150 trees planted

New students came together to plant a total of 150 trees in the yard behind the Gedung Kuliah Bersama (GKB). The trees planted included four species: longan, mango, avocado, and water apple.

Prof. Hadi hoped that this tree-planting initiative would become a lasting tradition for future students. He also explained that by planting trees, the younger generation actively contributes to solving existing environmental challenges.

“We hope this positive initiative will continue in future PKKMB programs so that our vision of a green campus can be realized,” Prof. Hadi said.

Participant impressions

Farhan Suadi, one of the event participants, expressed his enthusiasm for UNAIR’s initiative to introduce the tree-planting movement to new students. The student from the Faculty of Vocational Studies believes that environmental awareness should be instilled early to become a habit and part of the campus culture.

“I am very impressed with this tree-planting initiative. I am proud that UNAIR not only aims to be a world-class university but also takes concrete steps toward creating a zero-emission campus by planting trees,” Suadi commented.

Author: Satrio Dwi Naryo

Editor: Edwin Fatahuddin