The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), in collaboration with Pertamina, hosted a gathering entitled “Guyub Rukun Agawe Santosa” held in Bandungan from 2-4 August 2024. The agenda, which involved all academic support staff, leaders ranks, academic supervisors, student mentors, and Dharma Wanita FEB, was organized to strengthen the bonds within the FEB UNS academic community.

In his opening remarks, the Dean of FEB UNS, Prof. Djoko Suhardjanto, M.Com(Hons), Ph.D., Ak., extended his gratitude to Pertamina for their support in making the gathering possible. Prof. Djoko also expressed his thanks to the attending leaders, lecturers, support staff, students, and Dharma Wanita FEB. He acknowledged that his tenure as Dean was coming to an end in a few weeks and apologized for any shortcomings during his leadership. “These are the final weeks of our leadership at FEB. I apologize if there have been any words or actions that did not meet your expectations,” he said.

Prof. Djoko encouraged FEB academic members to maintain harmony and to support each other, emphasizing the need to unite and support the future Dean to ensure further progress for FEB.

“Once again, on behalf of the Dean’s Office and program heads, I apologize. We hope to remain healthy and strong to continue contributing to FEB UNS,” he added.

The event also served as a celebration for Dr. Atmaji, MM’s retirement, who previously served as the Head of the Management Study Program. Prof. Djoko expressed his appreciation for Dr. Atmaji’s contributions to FEB UNS and wished him continued health and enthusiasm.

In response, Dr. Atmaji thanked the Dean and his team for the invitation to the retirement gathering. “Thank you for the invitation, Dean. On behalf of myself and my family, I apologize for any mistakes during our interactions,” he said.

Dr. Atmaji also urged the FEB family to maintain quality, strengthen relationships, and work together to build FEB. “Let us preserve our unity, forgive each other’s mistakes, and support one another to make FEB even better,” he advised.

To further strengthen relationships within the FEB UNS community, enhance teamwork, and improve communication, the gathering included outbound activities. Two teams were recognized for their performance and were presented with awards. Additionally, various prizes were presented to the gathering participants.

The three main prizes were awarded to academic support staff members Ago Yudiantos and Runi Nuvianti, and FEB student Arif Santoso.