Sumber : Dokumentasi JIM (Keisya Putri Delliano)
Oleh Keisya Putri Delliano (Mahasiswi Ilmu Komunikasi Universitas Bunda Mulia Kampus Serpong Angkatan 2024) – Jumat (26/09), Himpunan mahasiswa Prodi Ilmu Komunikasi Universitas Bunda Mulia Kampus Serpong sukses menyelenggarakan kegiatan Communication Meeting (COMMEET) dengan tema “Navigating Waves of Communication”. Pada hari Jumat, 26 September 2025 di UBM Lecture Hall, lt. 5 Alfa Tower pukul 13.30 – 16.10. Acara ini memberikan kesempatan kepada mahasiswa dan mahasiswi untuk mengenal lebih jauh tentang Program Studi Ilmu Komunikasi dan Himpunan Mahasiswa Ilmu Komunikasi (COMRADE), beserta klub-klub menarik yang ada di dalamnya seperti, Journal is Me (JIM), Radio Club, Videography Team (VITE), Photography Club (CLICK), dan News Caster Club (NCC).
By Keisya Putri Delliano (Communication Studies Student, Bunda Mulia University – Serpong Campus, Class of 2024) — Friday (26/09), The Student Association of the Communication Studies Program at Bunda Mulia University, Serpong Campus, successfully held the Communication Meeting (COMMEET) with the theme “Navigating Waves of Communication.”The event took place on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the UBM Lecture Hall, 5th Floor, Alfa Tower, from 1:30 PM to 4:10 PM. This event provided an opportunity for students to gain a deeper understanding of the Communication Studies Program and the Communication Studies Student Association (COMRADE), along with various engaging clubs under its umbrella, including Journal is Me (JIM), Radio Club, Videography Team (VITE), Photography Club (CLICK), and News Caster Club (NCC).
Rangkaian sambutan kemudian diberikan oleh Miss Kristin Nomleni, S.I.Kom., M.I.Kom., selaku Pembina COMRADE 2025/2026; Dominique Priscilla P selaku Ketua COMRADE Angkatan 2024/2025; serta Mario Luis Pangestu yang resmi menjabat sebagai Ketua COMRADE 2025/2026.
The event opened with a captivating performance by TarTra, a student activity unit of Bunda Mulia University, Serpong Campus, which presented a traditional dance. The atmosphere became more solemn as Benaya Farellio Siloam and Sharren Lee Kurniawan, serving as the Masters of Ceremony, guided the audience to sing Indonesia Raya and the Bunda Mulia University March. Following this, the MCs also delivered the event rules and guidelines to be observed throughout the program.
Sebelum memasuki sesi materi, para mahasiswa dihibur dengan penampilan spesial dari UKM Biefindc yang membawakan dance energik dari girl group K-pop Red Velvet. Acara kemudian dilanjutkan dengan pemaparan materi oleh Miss Virgitta Septyana, S.I.Kom., M.Si., selaku narasumber Communication Meeting.
Before entering the material session, the students were entertained by a special performance from Biefindc, a student activity unit, which delivered an energetic dance performance to a song by the K-pop girl group Red Velvet. The event then continued with a presentation by Ms. Virgitta Septyana, S.I.Kom., M.Si., who served as the keynote speaker for the Communication Meeting.
Materi dibuka dengan penjelasan mengenai mekanisme pengajuan lomba bagi mahasiswa Program Studi Ilmu Komunikasi. Mulai semester ini, program studi menyediakan sistem yang memungkinkan mahasiswa dari semua angkatan untuk mengajukan partisipasi dalam lomba yang relevan dengan bidang Ilmu Komunikasi. Jenis lomba yang dapat difasilitasi mencakup, antara lain, pidato atau public speaking, videografi, fotografi, hingga radio announcer. Seluruh informasi terkait nantinya akan dipublikasikan melalui portal mahasiswa agar lebih mudah diakses.
The session began with an explanation of the competition submission mechanism for students of the Communication Studies Program. Starting this semester, the program provides a system that allows students from all cohorts to apply for participation in competitions relevant to the field of Communication Studies. The types of competitions that can be facilitated include, among others, speech or public speaking, videography, photography, and radio announcing. All related information will later be published through the student portal to ensure easier access.
Tahapan yang bisa dilakukan untuk melakukan pengajuan jika ingin mengikuti lomba adalah dengan mengisi Google Form. Yang detail data nya adalah dengan mengisi nama, NIM, IPK – untuk semester 1 yang belum memiliki IPK disarankan untuk mengisi angka 0 saja, nama kegiatan lomba, penyelenggara, periode pendaftaran, link pengumuman lomba, Track Record peserta, bentuk kegiatan – apakah bersifat individu atau kelompok, biaya pendaftaran, dan apakah termasuk bagian dari Himpunan Mahasiswa Prodi HMP COMRADE atau yang bergabung ke dalam club. Data tersebut yang diminta untuk disampaikan kepada Prodi untuk pengajuan. Pengajuan dapat dilakukan mahasiswa/siswi dari jauh-jauh hari untuk memproses persetujuan.
The stages for submitting an application to participate in a competition begin with filling out a Google Form. The detailed information required includes the applicant’s name, student ID number (NIM), GPA—students in their first semester who do not yet have a GPA are advised to enter 0—the name of the competition, the organizer, the registration period, a link to the competition announcement, the participant’s track record, the type of activity (whether individual or group), the registration fee, and whether the participant is part of the Communication Studies Student Association (HMP COMRADE) or a member of one of its clubs. All of this information must be submitted to the program for approval. Applications can be submitted well in advance to allow sufficient time for the approval process.
Miss Virgitta berharap, karena kebanyakan lomba-lomba itu bersifat kelompok, Miss Virgitta menyarankan jika mahasiswa/siswi berada di club, diharapkan untuk mencari seniornya yang sudah memiliki Track Record untuk kompetisi sejenis agar nantinya mendapatkan arahan. Dan diharapkan untuk yang mengikuti lomba bukan hanya yang semester satu saja, melainkan untuk melakukan kolaborasi dengan semester lainnya.
Ms. Virgitta explained that the next step after completing the Google Form is to send an email using the student’s official email account to the Program Study’s email address. The approval process takes approximately five working days. Once the application is approved, the program will respond to the student’s email and provide a proposal submission templateto be completed. After the proposal is filled out and submitted, the program will proceed with processing the application.
Manfaat yang didapatkan jika mengikuti lomba salah satunya adalah mendapatkan networking, karena saat semester 6 nanti akan ada on the job training. Salah satu yang dilihat dalam on the job training adalah portofolio mahasiswa/siswi. Bukan hanya portofolio saat dikelas saja, melainkan aktif untuk mengikuti kegiatan kompetisi-kompetisi. Tidak menutup kemungkinan bahwa nantinya para mahasiswa/siswi yang mengikuti kompetisi akan dikirimkan ke luar kota jika potensi itu ada.
One of the benefits of participating in competitions is the opportunity to build networking, especially since on-the-job training will take place in the sixth semester. One of the key aspects evaluated during on-the-job training is the students’ portfolio. This assessment is not limited to class-based portfolios, but also includes active participation in various competitions. There is also the possibility that students who demonstrate strong potential through competitions may be given opportunities to be sent outside the city to further develop their experience.
Setelah pemaparan materi berlangsung, dilanjutkan dengan sesi QnA. Yang mana ada dua pertanyaan yang ditanyakan, yaitu berapa syarat IPK jika kita ingin mengikuti lomba-lomba? Lalu Miss Virgitta menjawab, untuk mengharapkan memiliki IPK diatas angka 3. Karena semester pertama adalah awal untuk memulai perkuliahan. Jika memiliki IPK dengan angka 2, biasanya akan sulit untuk menaikkannya kembali. Pertanyaan kedua adalah jika ingin mengajukan kompetisi di luar pulau misalnya Universitas yang ada di Bali, Surabaya, dan kota lainnya, untuk mengisi forumnya akankah di isi seperti apa yang sudah di jelaskan atau berbeda? Lalu Miss Virgitta menjawab, sebenarnya mekanisme nya sama walaupun yang mengadakan penyelenggaranya adalah di dalam kota JABODETABEK atau di luar kota. Tetapi, consideration yang sudah dijelaskan bahwa akan melihat track record nya itu seperti apa sehingga, memutuskan apakah akan menyetujui. Jadi, tetap isi google form nya seperti mekanisme yang sudah dijelaskan, jika prodi membutuhkan informasi lebih lanjut, biasanya prodi akan mengundang untuk melakukan google meet agar mendapatkan informasi yang lebih lengkap dan rinci. Jadi, prodi akan tau pertimbangannya seperti apa ketika akan mendaftar ke kompetisi di luar pulau. Sesi pemaparan materi selesai. Dilanjutkan untuk memberikan token of appreciation kepada Miss Virgitta Septyana, S.I.Kom., M.Si selaku narasumber di acara COMMEET ini.
After the presentation session, the event continued with a Q&A session, during which two questions were raised. The first question concerned the minimum GPA requirement to participate in competitions. Ms. Virgitta explained that students are expected to have a GPA above 3.0, as the first semester marks the initial stage of academic life. If a student has a GPA around 2.0, it is usually more challenging to improve it later on.
The second question addressed the procedure for applying to competitions held outside the island, such as those organized by universities in Bali, Surabaya, and other cities. Ms. Virgitta responded that the mechanism remains the same, whether the competition is held within the JABODETABEK area or outside the city. However, the program will take additional considerations, particularly by reviewing the student’s track record, before deciding whether to approve the application. Students are therefore required to fill out the Google Form according to the previously explained mechanism. If further information is needed, the program may invite the student to a Google Meet session to obtain more detailed and comprehensive information. This allows the program to better assess the considerations involved when applying for competitions outside the island. The material presentation session then concluded, followed by the presentation of a token of appreciation to Ms. Virgitta Septyana, S.I.Kom., M.Si., as the guest speaker of the COMMEET event.
Selanjutnya memasuki sesi penjelasan mengenai Organisasi Prodi Ilmu Komunikasi, COMRADE yang dijelaskan oleh Mario Luis Pangestu selaku ketua COMRADE Angkatan 2025/2026. Yang mana COMRADE adalah salah satu wadah bagi mahasiswa/i prodi ilmu komunikasi untuk menyalurkan minat, bakat, dan potensi. Lalu, dilanjutkan dengan pengenalan club-club yang terkandung di dalamnya. Memasuki ke sesi games sebagai ice breaking, MC meminta kepada seluruh peserta yang berada di Lecture Hall untuk bermain bersama. Setelah sesi games selesai, MC meminta kepada seluruh mahasiswa/siswi untuk melakukan presensi sebelum acara ditutup.
The event then moved into a session explaining the Communication Studies Student Organization, COMRADE, delivered by Mario Luis Pangestu, the Chairperson of COMRADE for the 2025/2026 term. COMRADE serves as a platform for Communication Studies students to channel and develop their interests, talents, and potential. This session was followed by an introduction to the various clubs under COMRADE. The program continued with a games session as an ice breaker, during which the Masters of Ceremony invited all participants in the Lecture Hall to join in. After the games session concluded, the MCs asked all students to complete the attendance check before the event was officially closed.
Acara ditutup dengan sesi dokumentasi untuk seluruh peserta dan pengurus COMRADE di acara COMMEET 2025/2026 “Navigating Waves of Communication”. Kemudian, seluruh peserta diarahkan untuk datang ke booth masing-masing club yang tersedia di UBM Student Lounge, lt.6 Alfa Tower untuk mendaftarkan diri ke club yang mereka minati.
The event concluded with a documentation session involving all participants and COMRADE committee members at COMMEET 2025/2026, themed “Navigating Waves of Communication.” Afterwards, all participants were directed to visit the respective club booths located at the UBM Student Lounge, 6th Floor of Alfa Tower, where they could register for the clubs, they were interested in.
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