UNAIR NEWS – Sad news accompanied by tears enveloped the funeral procession of the Professor of the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) on Thursday, January 23, 2020, in the Dean's Room of FEB UNAIR. Because on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 9:00 PM, UNAIR has lost one of its best daughters. Prof. Dr. Hj. Siti Sulasmi Irawan, Psi., M.Sc who once served as Head of the Master of Management Program FEB has left us all to meet her Eternal Lover.
"The time has come for God to call her home forever. We, as colleagues, were certainly shocked by the news, but it was the end of her suffering. One thing we, as colleagues, will remember is that she was a person with high spirits and remained responsible for all her guidance," said Prof. Dr. Maemunah Soeharto, Prof. Siti's colleague.
It was previously known that Prof. Siti had been suffering from a stroke for quite a long time, but despite her illness, Prof. Siti continued to attend religious studies and elderly exercise, until finally after finishing dinner, the recipient of the Satyalencana Karya Satya XX award left us all without burdening anyone and also leaving behind beautiful memories during her life.
As told by Drg. Herman Mulyantoro, Prof. Siti's older cousin, he was also very surprised by the news of her passing. He also seemed to have no idea that this afternoon he would stand to represent the family to deliver a speech and express his gratitude to everyone for still being accepted as part of the UNAIR family.
"He has served for decades, so hopefully what he has given can be beneficial for all of us, and we pray together that what he has dedicated to Airlangga will be accepted by Allah as his good deeds," said Drg Herman.
On that occasion, UNAIR Rector Prof. Mohammad Nasih, SE, MT, Ak., CMA, who was also a former student of the deceased, delivered a speech and paid his final respects to Prof. Siti. The Rector expressed his condolences on behalf of the entire UNAIR academic community for the passing of Prof. Siti.
"We are all witnesses of his goodness, he has knowledge that has been passed down to his students which will be useful for us in navigating life and the rewards will flow to Prof. Siti," the Chancellor
In his closing remarks, Prof. Nasih encouraged everyone to emulate the life of Prof. Siti, who was always smiling and enthusiastic, both in good health and while suffering from a stroke . Therefore, her spirit is worthy of emulation, and we should emulate the many good deeds she has bestowed throughout her life. (*)
Author: Febrian Tito Zakaria Muchtar
Editor: Khefti Al Mawalia