Wonogiri, February 11, 2025 – Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP) continues its Community Service Program (Kuliah Kerja Nyata / KKN) for the 2024/2025 academic year, with one of the designated service locations being Wuryantoro and Eromoko Districts in Wonogiri Regency, Jawa Tengah Province.
As part of their community engagement efforts, students from UNDIP Community Service Team II in Wonogiri Regency organized the Gelar Karya event, themed “Developing a Local Potential and Science-Based Economy in Wonogiri Regency.” The event, held at the Pendopo Wuryantoro, showcased various student-led innovations and featured locally inspired products. Among the displayed projects were chatbots, herbal beverages, hydroponic farming systems, and other creative solutions tailored to the region’s needs.
The event was attended by the Head of the UNDIP Community Service Center (Pusat Pelayanan Kuliah Kerja Nyata / P2KKN), Adnan Fauzi, S.T., M.Kom., alongside the Lecturer Coordinator for Wonogiri Regency and local government officials. The Head of Wuryantoro District, Soemardjono Fadjari, S.STP., M.Hum., expressed appreciation for the students’ contributions to regional development and encouraged the continuation of such initiatives.
“We highly appreciate UNDIP for choosing Wonogiri Regency as a Community Service location. We hope this collaboration will continue, inspiring the younger generation here to pursue higher education and actively contribute to regional development,” said Soemardjono.
Meanwhile, the Head of P2KKN UNDIP emphasized that Community Service is not just an opportunity for students to apply academic knowledge but also a platform to understand social dynamics and local cultures.
“Community Service is not merely about implementing academic theories; it is also about learning social engagement, understanding community needs, and collaborating with village officials,” stated Adnan Fauzi.
The Gelar Karya event highlighted not only culinary innovations but also technological advancements. Some of the featured projects included an automated irrigation system, solar-powered lamps, natural hand sanitizers, water filtration training, and livestock management programs.
Through this initiative, the benefits extend beyond the participating students and reach the broader community. Besides fostering village development, the UNDIP Community Service program also aims to inspire local youth to pursue higher education and play an active role in their region’s progress.
