19 February 2025
Anita Kartika Pasaribu
FIB USU PR - On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, the History Study Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, University of North Sumatra together with the Rizal Ramli Initiative Foundation launched a book entitled "Morning Reformation of the 77/78 Medan Student Movement, North Sumatra at the T. Amin Ridwan Building, FIB USU, which was also attended by Prof. Dr. Edy Ikhsan, S.H., M.A. (Vice Chancellor I USU), Dr. Muhammad Arifin Nasution, S.Sos., M.SP. (Vice Chancellor II USU), Dr. Romo H. Raden Muhammad Syafi'i, S.H., M.Hum .; (Deputy Minister of Religion), Prof. Dr. Drs. Budi Agustono, M.S. (Chairman of the USU Academic Senate), Prof. Dr. Dra. T. Thyrhaya Zein, M.A (Dean of FIB USU), Prof. Drs. Mauly Purba, M.A., Ph.D. (Vice Dean I), Dra. Heristina Dewi, M.Pd. (Vice Dean II), Mhd. Pujiono, S.S., M.Hum., Ph.D. (Vice Dean III), dr. (Author of the Book Reformasi Kepagian), dr. Azwan Hakmi Lubis, Sp.A., M.Kes (Historical Actor/Head of SMFKUSU 77/78), Jaenal Abidin, S.Sos., M.A., Ph.D, Elfanda Ananda (As Discussant), Kiki Maulana Affandi, S.S., M.A (Moderator), Head of Study Program & Secretary of FIB Study Program, Head of Sub-Division, Education Staff, Public Relations and FIB USU Students.
Prof. Dr. Edy Ikhsan, SH., MA., (Vice Chancellor I of USU) Delivered a welcoming speech expressing his gratitude and happiness, especially to the authors, for the launch of the book 'Morning Reformation of the 77/78 Medan North Sumatra Student Movement. "The Student Movement of 77/78 was one of the important historical journeys in which many USU students were involved at that time. So with the presence of this book, many people can learn about the Student Movement of 77/78 in Medan, North Sumatra. So with the presence of this book, many people can learn about the Student Movement of 77/78 in Medan, North Sumatra. "We are very happy that you wrote it as a historical record that we can read together," he said.
"The authors of the book Reformasi Kepagian Gerakan Mahasiswa 77/78 Medan, North Sumatra are people of the movement at that time, including Dr. Khaerulsyah Nasution, Sp.PD., Drs. M. Chatib Usman, and Dr. Azwan Hakim Lubis, Sp.A. M. Kes". Said WR 1
"The Student Movement is a natural thing to control unjust power and aims to maintain the principles of democracy, uphold the law, and ensure justice without discrimination, this is the success of the education system. Therefore, USU also always accepts student criticism, for example in the form of democratic actions." Said WR 1
"As long as the student movement brings an atmosphere of how democratic principles are implemented, I think it is a good result of education, he continued
Prof. Dr. Edy Ikhsan, SH., MA., once again appreciated the launch of the book that raised the heroism of activists in 77/78. Through the book, it is hoped that valuable lessons can be learned from the 77/78 Student Movement. He hopes that critical awareness to maintain justice and democracy will emerge among students. "The emergence of critical awareness from students to maintain justice to maintain democracy can apply," he hoped.
Dr. Romo H. Raden Muhammad Syafi'i, S.H., M.Hum., (Deputy Minister of Religion) delivered his remarks saying that he was very happy to be able to sit with former activists and historical actors in this event and also emphasized that the student movement is always rooted in the courage of young people in realizing change for the better considering the struggles of students in every era.
He emphasized that socio-cultural information can be obtained through this book and can be a source for making changes. "This book, socio-culturally, provides us with information that in each era, we must continue to make changes," he said.
Dr. KH, Romo R. Muhammad Syafi'I, S.H., M.Hum., said that the core of a movement lies in its ultimate goal. Whether it is a pure initiative or the result of external encouragement, the most important thing is that the movement aims to create change for the better.
"What we hope for is of course change for the better. What is important is that the movement and its goals are truly for the good of the future," he said.
dr. Khaerulsyah Nasution, Sp.PD., (Author of the Book Reformasi Kepagian), explained the reason behind the choice of the title Reformasi Kepagian. According to him, the student movement during that period was not fully prepared because it faced strong pressure from a solid and repressive government. However, this movement did not immediately disappear, but became the foundation for the 1998 student movement which finally succeeded in overthrowing Soeharto along with other elements of society.
The book reviewer who is also a lecturer in the Masters of History, Jaenal Abidin, S.Sos., M.A., Ph.D., explained a broader perspective on the student movement in Asia. He explained the differences in characteristics between student movements in developing and developed countries. In addition, he highlighted how the student movement in Indonesia today is no longer based on a strong ideology due to various social and political factors. However, he emphasized that students remain the easiest element of society to organize compared to other groups such as farmers, laborers, and fishermen.
Dra. Lilla Pelita Hati, M.Sc., (Head of the USU History Undergraduate Program) expressed her gratitude to all parties who have supported the implementation of this event. She also hopes that History students can continue to be involved in various quality scientific discussions in the future.
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