Closing Ceremony of SMOOTH 2025 Undiknas: IGNITE 2025 as the Peak of Creativity and Student Development

Denpasar, September 4, 2025 – After four full days of activities since September 1, 2025, the series of events for SMOOTH (Shankara Muda Orientation Of the Humanity) 2025 at Universitas Pendidikan Nasional (Undiknas) officially reached its peak with the Closing Ceremony held on September 4, 2025.

The closing ceremony of SMOOTH 2025 was led directly by the Rector of Undiknas, Prof. Dr. Ir. Nyoman Sri Subawa, S.T., S.Sos., M.M., IPM., ASEAN Eng., along with members of the academic community and the organizing committee. In his remarks, the Rector expressed his appreciation to all new students who had enthusiastically participated in the series of activities, while emphasizing the importance of SMOOTH as a valuable foundation for students in their academic journey as well as in organizational life at Undiknas.

The closing moment became even more festive with the staging of IGNITE (Inauguration Nite) 2025, a program initiated by the Ministry of Culture of PKSB BEM-PM Undiknas. IGNITE served as a platform for new students to channel their creativity, build self-confidence, and gain deeper exposure to the world of arts, culture, and student organizations.

Throughout IGNITE, a variety of performances—both modern and traditional—were presented by new students as well as representatives of student organizations. In addition, a standbooth competition among Undiknas student organizations (Ormawa) was held, serving as both a promotional stage and an introduction for new students to explore the various organizational choices available on campus.

Winners of the standbooth competition and the best student performances were given the opportunity to appear at the highlight of IGNITE, making the closing of SMOOTH 2025 even more vibrant. The event was not only a space for expression but also a platform for student development that strengthened the spirit of togetherness and the identity of Undiknas students.

IGNITE 2025 provided a space for students to develop their potential through creativity-based non-formal education while promoting the preservation of arts, culture, and an inclusive campus community. Thus, the SMOOTH 2025 series was not only an orientation event but also a tangible step by Undiknas in shaping a young generation with character, creativity, and global competitiveness.