EduAsiaNews, Gunungsitoli — The Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) at Universitas Nias (UNIAS) held the simultaneous inauguration of its Student Association Boards (HMPS) for the 2026–2027 term on Wednesday (Sept. 30, 2026). The ceremony took place at the Universitas Nias Auditorium on Jl. Yos Sudarso No. 118 E/S in Gunungsitoli and involved four study programs: Information Technology, Agrotechnology, Aquatic Resources and Civil Engineering.
The solemn ceremony was attended by FST Dean Ratna Natalia Mendrofa, S.Pd., M.Pd., along with faculty leaders, lecturers and student representatives. The inauguration was organized as a strategic forum to strengthen student leadership, creativity, communication and active participation on campus.
The ceremony formally began with the singing of the national anthem, Indonesia Raya, followed by the Universitas Nias anthem and an opening prayer. The atmosphere was both emotional and celebratory as representatives of the outgoing HMPS chairpersons delivered their accountability reports, marking the end of their terms after a period of dedicated service.
The main ceremony began with the reading of decrees issued by the respective study program heads concerning the new organizational structures. Based on the decrees, the newly inaugurated leadership teams of the four FST student associations are as follows:
HMPS Information Technology: Led by Sabar April Aman Telaumbanua as chairperson and Gunawan Waruwu as vice chairperson. Lira Gracia Gea serves as secretary, Jefrin Telaumbanua as deputy secretary and Selvin Yulinda Gea as treasurer.
HMPS Agrotechnology: Led by Frans Zefrindo Two Waruwu as chairperson and Robin Darwis Zai as vice chairperson. Nasria Septi Nawati Ndraha serves as secretary, Marta Tristanti Mendrofa as deputy secretary and Asdita Waruwu as treasurer.
HMPS Aquatic Resources: Led by Meserius Harefa as chairperson and Siska Ayu Zega as vice chairperson, with Florencelin Dwinda Gulo as secretary, Vinsensia Buuloo as deputy secretary and Formas Waruwu as treasurer.
HMPS Civil Engineering: Led by Carsa Alim Lase as chairperson and Julfan Putra Waruwu as vice chairperson. The team also includes Putra Sudi Selamat Mendrofa as secretary, Cindy Novigu Dalow Buulolo as deputy secretary and Ignasia Hastuti Halawa as treasurer.
The ceremony culminated in the simultaneous recitation of the inauguration pledge, followed by the signing of the official minutes and the symbolic handover of organizational documents from the outgoing boards to the newly inaugurated teams.
In her remarks, FST Dean Ratna Natalia Mendrofa, S.Pd., M.Pd., encouraged the newly appointed student leaders to carry out their organizational responsibilities with a strong sense of accountability. She also urged them to use the HMPS organizations as learning laboratories for developing students’ academic and non-academic potential.
“Student organizations must serve as a bridge for conveying student aspirations and building solid collaboration among students, study programs and the faculty,” Ratna said.
Following remarks from representatives of the study program heads and messages from the newly inaugurated chairperson of HMPS Aquatic Resources, the ceremony concluded with a prayer and closing remarks from the chairperson of HMPS Agrotechnology.
With the inauguration, the four FST student associations at Universitas Nias are set to begin their 2026–2027 terms with a shared commitment to developing students who are active, creative, principled and accomplished, while contributing to the advancement of their alma mater.
(Universitas Nias Public Relations
