In a special moment of the 21st Graduation Ceremony of Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta, held at the Convention Hall of Walidah Dahlan Mosque, Chairperson of Aisyiyah Central Leadership, Dr. Apt. Salmah Orbayinah, M.Kes., also celebrated International Teachers’ Day, which falls on October 5, 2024. Not only did she deliver an inspiring speech, she also invited the audience to commemorate the services of teachers by singing the “Teacher’s Hymn” together.
Teacher’s Day
In her speech, Dr. Salmah Orbayinah expressed her deep appreciation to teachers who have made tremendous contributions in shaping the nation’s generation. “Today, in the midst of this graduation celebration, we also commemorate World Teachers’ Day, a tribute to those who devotedly educate us to reach this point. Teachers are instrumental in creating future leaders, including the graduates before us today.”
Salmah Orbayinah said that currently UNISA Yogyakarta is one of 172 PTMAs that have received superior accreditation. As a PTMA, it should have three functions, among others
(1) Educational function, which means that all Aisyiyah business charities in the field of education must be able to become a center of knowledge that is able to dissect modern technology to overcome the problems of the people and the nation
(2) Da’wah function, because Aisyiyah is a center for da’wah in accordance with the spirit of da’wah Muhammadiyah & Aisyiyah,
(3) the function of a cadre institution, namely to continue the relay of the nation’s leadership.
“This function is realized through the cooperation of the entire academic community,” he said. He also advised the graduates to develop their knowledge and potential, making a superior and qualified generation and capable of global competitiveness. As a young generation, of course, inheriting the spirit of da’wah of the Muhammadiyah Aisyiyah struggle, with the provision of knowledge that has been owned can take part in society, answering various challenges and problems of the nation. “Let’s realize Muslim scholars who are noble, confident, capable and qualified,” he said.
The graduation ceremony attended by 900 graduates became more solemn with the strains of the “Teacher’s Hymn,” which was sung by all attendees as a form of respect for educators. Dr. Salmah Orbayinah hoped that the spirit of service of the teachers will continue to inspire the younger generation to continue learning, innovating, and contributing to the nation and state. This procession also affirmed the commitment of UNISA Yogyakarta and the Central Leadership of Aisyiyah in supporting quality education, producing outstanding graduates, and appreciating the great role of teachers around the world.
