Semarang, August 19, 2025 — The Faculty of Economics and Business, Diponegoro University (FEB UNDIP), successfully held the Introduction to Campus Life for New Students (PKKMB) program for the 2025/2026 academic year. The event was designed to introduce the campus environment, academic culture, and the core values upheld by FEB UNDIP to all incoming students, including those from the Department of Economics.
In his opening remarks, the Dean of FEB UNDIP, Prof. Faisal, expressed his pride in welcoming the new students as members of the FEB UNDIP academic community. He also emphasized his optimism about the potential and positive transformation that could be achieved within this excellent academic environment.
The Economics Study Program, as an integral part of the faculty, also participated in the orientation to strengthen students’ understanding of the academic culture. The materials presented covered introductions to facilities, student services, student organizations, as well as fundamental values such as mental revolution, campus ethics, and norms of academic and social life.
The event took place at the FEB UNDIP complex in Tembalang, Semarang, involving more than one thousand new students from three major departments: Economics, Management, and Accounting. The program opened with the Dean’s address, which highlighted the importance of developing critical thinking, academic ethics, and readiness to face global challenges in the digital era and green economy.
The series of activities included presentations on the faculty’s vision and mission, introductions to each study program, student organization showcases, and motivational sessions featuring successful alumni in business, finance, and entrepreneurship. In addition, students participated in short workshops on financial literacy, digital entrepreneurship, and economic research relevant to current issues.
The atmosphere of PKKMB 2025 was further enlivened with team-building sessions aimed at fostering solidarity among new students and strengthening their sense of belonging to FEB UNDIP. Beyond the formal sessions, the committee also organized art performances, a student MSME fair, and an exhibition of innovative business projects.
Through PKKMB 2025, FEB UNDIP hopes that new students will embark on their academic journey with enthusiasm, uphold academic values, and be ready to contribute to shaping a generation of economists who are ethical, creative, and globally competitive.