Sanata Darma marks 50th anniversary

Sanata Darma marks 50th anniversary

In commemoration of its 50th anniversary, the private Sanata
Darma University of Yogyakarta has been conducting various
activities since May, from formal events to community service and
outreach programs, which are to run until the end of the year.

The May 7 opening of the "Golden Party" was marked by a
general lecture on "The Role of a University in Developing
Intelligent Indonesians by 2020" by Coordinating Minister of
People's Welfare Alwi Shihab

In June, it organized a mass circumcision ceremony, held a
book launch and a seminar on the university, while July saw
another book launch as well as a cultural fair.

This month, the anniversary committee has planned a seminar on
micro-controller for Aug. 20 and a three-day retreat for students
starting on Aug. 26.

Several other book launches and another general lecture by
noted education expert and former legislator Mochtar Buchori are
to be held in September.

-- The Jakarta Post