A total of 70 activists comprised of leaders of student organizations at Universitas Dian Nuswantoro (Udinus) of the 2024/2025 period participated in the 2024 Leadership Refreshment. The event was hosted by the Student Affairs Bureau at the Kebun Pala Camping Ground, Semarang Regency.

The Leadership Refreshment lasted 3 days, from October 11 to 13, 2024. It featured the tracking concept in which each post held different missions. At the event, every participant was encouraged to do self-reflection and instill Indonesian values in their respective organizations. 

The event was among routine agendas hosted at the beginning of every incumbency period. It was not only participated by new incumbent organization leaders, but the previous organization leaders were also present on the committees. 

Dr. Kusni Ingsih, M.M., the Vice Chancellor III of Student Affairs, stated that this Leadership Refreshment was important to tighten the bonds between every student organization at Udinus. In addition, it could also serve as a platform for the previously incumbent organization leaders to share their knowledge with the newly incumbent ones.

“It is only natural for the old leaders to pass the torch to the new ones. Hopefully, these newly incumbent leaders will do a better job than even the one who came before them,” she explained.

Furthermore, she mentioned that this event could also improve their communication skills, teamwork, and character, as well as leadership skills. This is because the participants were working as a team during the event, which aligned with what they would do for the rest of their incumbency. 

“Let us bring this solidarity to our campus. Let us also collectively make a name for our campus through its student organizations no matter how small. However, we must also do it with love, and the results will also be lovely. We, from the Student Affairs Bureau, will also be willing to listen to our beloved activists,” she concluded. (Humas Udinus/Ika. Foto: Dok. Kemahasiswaan)