Trisakti to mark fatal student shooting

Trisakti to mark fatal student shooting

JAKARTA (JP): Trisakti University is scheduled to hold a
commemorative ceremony this afternoon marking the 40th day since
the death of four students in a shooting at its campus.

Selamat Jalan Sahabat (Goodbye, Buddies) will start at the
campus at Jl. Kyai Tapa 1, West Jakarta, at 5 p.m. It is not open
to the general public.

The spokeswoman for the event, Monika, told The Jakarta Post
yesterday that activities would include the screening of
documentary movies of the incident on May 12. The films were
compiled by the students and renowned musician Harry Roesli, she
said.

Musician Franky Sahilatua, musical group Gelombang Putih and
poet Taufik Ismail are among artists invited to perform.

Monika said several campus buildings would be officially named
after students Elang Mulia Lesmana, 20, Hafidhin Royan, 22,
Hendriawan Sie, 21 and Hery Hartanto, 21.

"The rector himself is expected to confer the buildings with
their names."

Students from 64 universities in Greater Jakarta had been
invited to join the ceremony.

"Students who intend to participate are urged to wear their
university jackets or show their student cards at the entrance
gate. We also ask them to bring candles and black ribbons to be
tied on their left arm," said Monika, who is also spokesperson
for the university's student senate.

She said the university would not allow the general public to
join the ceremony to prevent any likelihood of social
disturbance. "Reporters who wish to cover this event should show
their identity cards."

About 75 students will be deployed to maintain security during
the event.

"I have no idea whether any police or military officers will
also be on guard. But, Insya Allah (God willing), there will not
be any trouble," she said. (ivy)