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Psychology Department Graduation Ceremony Sanata Dharma University

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The Psychology Department of Sanata Dharma University in Yogyakarta held a graduation ceremony on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM WIB. Held in the Drost Room on the 4th Floor of Campus III, Sanata Dharma University, the event was attended by 122 graduates and their families. All graduates in attendance have fully completed their studies and academic requirements at the Faculty of Psychology and are now officially released by the faculty to move on to the next stage.

This March graduation ceremony carried the theme “Titik Tengah Temu” (Meeting Point). While waiting for the graduates and their parents or guardians to arrive, a video highlighting various activities at the Faculty of Psychology over the past few years was shown. The screening of this video was intended to rekindle fond memories from their time as students. The series of events began precisely at 6:00 PM WIB with opening remarks and the reading of the program by the MCs, Brian Situmorang (’23D) and Gracia Felovia (’24A), followed by the singing of the national anthem “Indonesia Raya” and the Driyarkara Hymn. As an expression of gratitude, the opening prayer session was led by a graduate representative, Desna Warinta Br. Lumban Gaol.

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Expressions of gratitude were then delivered in succession by a representative of the graduates, Scolastika Anggita Bethari Anggraini, followed by a representative of the parents, Mr. Wie Liong, and then a representative of the Master of Psychology graduates, Bartholomeus Alfa Amorista. These representatives were then invited back onto the stage to receive the Reflection Book. Next, the Master’s Program in Psychology at Sanata Dharma University, with a focus on Critical Psychology, was promoted by the Head of the Master’s Program in Psychology, Dr. Tjipto Susana. Through a slideshow presentation, various seminar programs, regional and international webinars, as well as written works such as news articles, research papers, and books resulting from collaborations between Master’s students and faculty members were showcased. The session concluded with a promotional video explaining the focus of Critical Psychology, aimed at encouraging graduates to think more critically in the field of psychology.

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The festivities continued with a door prize drawing and the presentation of awards to the audience members with the best costumes, followed by remarks and messages from the winners regarding their experiences throughout the event. Toward the end, all attendees sang the Sanata Dharma Hymn together, followed by a closing prayer and a prayer before the meal led by graduate representative Geradus Dwi Raharja. The event concluded with a group photo session between faculty members and graduates, followed by a dinner and social gathering in the Central Hall accompanied by musical entertainment from Musichology. The entire series of activities concluded orderly at 10:00 PM WIB, marking the readiness of 122 graduates of the Faculty of Psychology at Sanata Dharma University to step into the professional world with full creativity.

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Karin, Tia, Renisya ( Psychology Laboratory Student Staff )

 

 

 

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