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Happiness and pride captured in a single frame. After the procession of the 132nd Graduation, graduates of the ITS Information Technology Department, along with their parents and lecturers, took a group photo, carving an unforgettable memory.
Surabaya, IT Journalistic — An atmosphere of emotion and gratitude filled the 11th floor of Tower 2 at the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The Information Technology Department (DTI), which has achieved Excellence accreditation (Akreditasi Unggul), officially released its 55 best graduates at the pinnacle event of the 132nd ITS Graduation. This historic moment symbolizes the transition of the graduates from the academic world to real roles as actors of digital transformation in Indonesia, aligning with ITS’s commitment to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in quality education and economic growth.
A lively welcome from active students of the Information Technology Department to the graduates, a form of appreciation and spirit for the next leadership relay in the world of technology.
The series of events opened with a warm welcome for the graduates and their families, followed by directions to the main event venue. The core event proceeded solemnly with an opening by the MC, a speech from the Head of the Information Technology Department Student Association, and an inspirational sharing session from representatives of the graduates’ parents and lecturers.
Dr. Raden Venantius Hari Ginardi, Head of the Information Technology Department, signing the ‘Graduation Letters’ for the ‘Bachelor’s Degree Ijab Kabul’ session.
The symbolic moment of the “Ijab Kabul Sarjana” (Graduate’s Pledge), represented by Sulthan Akmal Raffiansyah (Rafil) and Fatihika Afrine Azaruddin (Ine), marked the official status of the graduates as ready-to-work scholars.
The peak of the event featured a symbolic ‘tumpeng’ cutting ceremony performed by Dr. Ir. Raden Venantius Hari Ginardi, M.Sc. in his capacity as Head of the ITS Information Technology Department, coinciding with the conferment of awards to graduates with the best academic and non-academic achievements. The festivity continued with the “Best of 5” nomination session, the screening of special wishes videos from the graduates, and the deeply meaningful symbolic “Ijab Kabul Sarjana” session.
Remarks and Presentation from the Caring Alumni Program by Muhammad Reza Aisyi (Aisyi), an Alumni of the Information Technology Department (Class of 2018).
Warmth radiated from the parents in attendance. Mrs. Titin, one of the parent, expressed her pride in witnessing her grandchild graduate at a renowned campus like ITS. “I’m so proud. Not every child can get into ITS. They are already the chosen ones, especially my grandchild here, who came all the way from Papua to study here,” she said.
A similar hope was conveyed by Mrs. Nurul, parent of Rizky Ahmad Maulana. “Alhamdulillah, today my son has reached the graduation stage. My hope is that his knowledge will be beneficial and can be applied in the real world,” she said. She also hopes her son will not only work for a company but can also become an entrepreneur and create new jobs, following in the footsteps of many successful young people in the technology field.
Kevin Putra Santoso (Kevin) shares his inspiring story on stage at Graha Sepuluh Nopember.
The graduation moment became even more meaningful with the heartfelt impressions and messages delivered by the representative of the Information Technology Department (DTI) graduates, Kevin Putra Santoso (Kevin), a KIP-K scholarship recipient who graduated with a GPA of 3.86 and praise-worthy honors. Before hundreds of guests filling Graha Sepuluh Nopember, consisting of fellow graduates, families, and the ITS Rectorate and faculty leadership, Kevin shared his life journey full of struggle. “Life is a mystery. My mother is a fighter. She never knew the meaning of surrender and always fought her best for her children after my father passed away,” he said.
His passion in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) drove him to establish Avalon AI, which started with just himself and has now grown into a community of over 50 people focused on AI research. “We are all the frontier generation here. We are the demographic bonus that will realize Indonesia Emas in 2045. Never tired of creating, because this is only the beginning,” his message was met with thunderous applause. Kevin also advised that the knowledge gained during studies should become a weapon to advance human civilization and make the alma mater proud.
The W-132 graduation procession is not a finish line, but a gateway for ITS Information Technology graduates to carve their own histories in the real world. Equipped with the knowledge, character, and entrepreneurial spirit instilled during their studies, they are ready to launch as genuine agents of digital transformation, carrying the name of ITS and contributing to Indonesia’s progress while supporting the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Reporter : Angga Firmansyah
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