UGM celebrates 55th anniversary

YOGYAKARTA: Gadjah Mada University (UGM), the oldest university in the country, celebrated its 55th anniversary on Monday, while pledging to promote the values of humanity, democracy, unity and social justice in the country.

In his anniversary speech, UGM Rector Sofian Effendi called on students and lecturers to make UGM a source of inspiration for people.

UGM was established on December 19, 1949. However, as December 19 this year fell on a Sunday, the anniversary was celebrated on Monday.

During Monday's celebration, UGM Rector also presented the Hamengkubuwono IX Awards to Muhammadiyah chairman Ahmad Syafii Maarif for his contribution in maintaining peace in the country and Saparinah Sadli for her contribution to the struggle for improved women's rights. -- JP