Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang
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Peace Corps Closing Ceremony Tanggal: 2011-06-17
On June 15, 2011, University of Muhammadiyah Malang hosted the Closing Ceremony for 28 Peace Corps Volunteers from USA.
The ceremony was attended by the 28 volunteers, 28 host families, 28 principals of high schools in East Java, and many others.
Taking place in BAU hall, the ceremony also attended by Mr. Scott Marciel (US Ambassador to Indonesia), Mr. Muhadjir Effendy (Rector of UMM), and representatives from Bappenas, Ministry of Religion Affairs, and Ministry of National Education.
On his opening speech, Mr. Muhadjir showed his pride because this was the second opportunity for UMM trusted to conduct Pre Service Training Program in Indonesia. As an information, UMM is the only one university partner in Indonesia. He also admitted his admiration, because volunteers could pass the 10 weeks period joining the training succesfully. They have been able to speak Bahasa Idonesia, even little local languages such as Javanese and Maduranese.
While Mr. Scott Marciel expressed his big thanks to UMM, because during two years UMM has been a great partner for Peace Corps. He enthusiatically said that the training program would not run successfully without its great partner.
Later, the representative from Volunteers, Timothy and Whitney, could make the audiences laughed when they were delivering their speech. They showed their happiness during their stay in Batu. Even, they could learn local culture, such as "orang Indonesia suka memberi kami makan, bahkan terlalu banyak buat kami", Tim said in Bahasa Indonesia.
In the end, the program was closed by the oath session, in which all volunteers committed to stay in Indonesia until they finish their service next two years.
Finally, good luck volunteers. Do your great job in permanent site. (iro)
