Universitas Airlangga soon have its own magazine, Ikafe Magazine. Yesterday, Ikafe introduced the magazine on the road to launch at the Econo Free-day event, which coincided with Car Free-Day on Jl. Darmo Surabaya, Sunday (March 5).

            Yesterday, Ikafe, along with the management of the Faculty of Economics and Business and the Student Executive Board (BEM FEB), held an Econo Free Day (EFD). Present at the event were the Dean of FEB, Prof. Dr. Dian Agustia, SE., MSi. Ak., the Chair of BEM, the Chair of Ikafe, and the Vice Deans II and III.

"The EFD program is a work program from an external department of the Student Executive Board (BEM) and collaborates with alumni. It is carried out every two weeks and will continue to have a changing theme," said Rara, the person in charge of the EFD event, on the sidelines of the event. According to her, events like this need to continue to be held to strengthen the unity of the entire FEB academic community and stakeholders. "Yes, the unity of alumni and faculty is no longer in doubt. That's why this event is very crowded," she said.

According to her, Ikafe has become a forum for alumni to socialize. Various events are held, such as this CFD, also for the purpose of fostering friendship. In fact, to increase that friendship, Ikafe Ikafe plans to create a magazine or Ikafe Magazine . "At this EFD, we also held a special event, the road to launching Ikafe Magazine," added Rara. The Econo Free-Day (EFD) event held today was quite lively. There was live music and a coffee booth .

According to the Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), Dian Agustia, all FEB alumni have roles and responsibilities. Those within are responsible for FEB internally, and alumni are responsible externally. This synergy will advance FEB,'' she said on the sidelines of the event. "FEB will not progress without synergy and togetherness. Together, everything becomes easier." She also hoped that the next event would be even more lively with the attendance of more academics and alumni.

The EFD event has actually been held for about four years. However, this is the first for the new BEM management, and the theme is " Road to Ikafe Magazine ." It is hoped that this EFD will help Ikafe introduce and market its new magazine.

"We hope Ikafe Magazine will become a source of information for alumni. So, we hope it's successful and we hope there are no obstacles to launching it in the future," said Mr. Yani, the current chairman of Ikafe.

In its development, Ikafe Magazine collaborated with students, including those from the LPPM Sector. It is hoped that this collaboration will foster continued ties and facilitate the transfer of knowledge between alumni and students. (tar/PM)