UNDIP Rector Prof. Dr. Suharnomo, S.E., M.Si. officially inaugurated the UNDIP Campus Mosque Management (Takmir Masjid Kampus UNDIP) for the 2025-2030 period on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the Rector’s Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Widya Puraya Building, UNDIP Tembalang Campus.
The inauguration was based on the Rector’s Decree No. 98/UN7.A/HK/I/2025 concerning the Appointment of the Campus Mosque Management (MASJIDKU) for the 2025-2030 period. In the new organizational structure, Prof. Dr.rer.nat. Heru Susanto, S.T., M.M., M.T. was appointed as the Chairman of the UNDIP Campus Mosque Management for the 2025-2030 period.
In his speech, Prof. Suharnomo emphasized that the management of the UNDIP Campus Mosque must be based on the competence of its administrators. “We want to take this seriously. The management of the Campus Mosque should be based on competence. We have outstanding predecessors, but fresh ideas are needed for sustainability. We need fresh ideas that align with the expertise of the administrators,” said the Rector.
Prof. Suharnomo also highlighted the important role of Campus Mosque Management in enhancing religious activities and maintaining social harmony within the campus.
“Without the Campus Mosque’s support, it will be difficult to address issues like negative social interactions. The Campus Mosque can foster a better civilization and contribute innovative ideas,” he explained.
At the end of his speech, Prof. Suharnomo encouraged all newly appointed mosque administrators to bring positive impact and enlightenment to the surrounding community, especially students.
In his remarks, the newly appointed Chairman of the Campus Mosque Management, Prof. Dr.rer.nat. Heru Susanto, S.T., M.M., M.T., expressed gratitude to the previous UNDIP Mosque Management for their dedication and commitment and promised to continue the work even better.
“I express gratitude to the UNDIP Rector for the opportunity and responsibility for us to do good work, which is also part of prayer. We, the newly appointed management, will continue their efforts and strive to do better work.”
Furthermore, Prof. Heru urged all Muslims to unite and respect one another, referencing Surah Ali Imran (3:103) as a guiding principle.
“The first thing we must uphold in this mission is unity and brotherhood. Let us carry out this mandate with mutual respect and togetherness,” he said.
“If differences arise, let’s find a middle ground. This guideline is our core principle in managing the UNDIP Campus Mosque. Let’s make it a thriving and welcoming place for everyone,” he added.
The inauguration event also featured a religious lecture to commemorate the Isra Mi’raj of Prophet Muhammad SAW. The lecture was delivered by Prof. Dr. Edy Purwanto, M.Si., former Chairman of Rumah Amal UNNES (2014-2022) and Dean of the Faculty of Education and Psychology at UNNES, who spoke on “The Wisdom of Isra Mi’raj.”
The event was attended by UNDIP Vice Rectors, university leadership, and members of the newly appointed UNDIP Campus Mosque Management Team for the 2025-2030 period.
