The Department of English Language and Literature at State Islamic University (UIN) Alauddin Makassar recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. The event was held on Friday (31/05/2024) at Mulo Building with the theme "Atomic Harmony". The anniversary celebration was attended by various parties, including the academic community of UIN Alauddin Makassar, alumni, and other invited guests. In her remarks, the Chairperson of the Department of English Language and Literature Dr. Rosma Tami, S.Ag., M.Sc., M.A., expressed her gratitude and appreciation for the long journey of the Department that has reached the age of a quarter century.

The series of anniversary events also featured remarks from the chairman of himabsi, Mappadendang Dance Performance, Monologue, Announcement of Article Writing Champion, Poetry Performance, Quiz with Merchandise Prizes, Foreign Dance Performance (Spanish Dance), Acoustic Performance, workshops, and art and cultural performances that reflect a blend of tradition and modernity. The audience also had the opportunity to interact with alumni of the Department of English Language and Literature who have taken part in various fields.

In celebrating this anniversary, the department held various activities, including: - Seminar and discussion with the theme "Creative expression in local literature in the digital era" hosted by Luna Vidya (Poet and Theater Scriptwriter). - Dr. Aslan Abidin, M.A (Writer and lecturer of Language and Literature at Makassar State University).

The 25th anniversary of the Department of English Language and Literature UIN Alauddin Makassar is expected to be a momentum to strengthen ties and collaboration between the academic community, alumni, and strategic partners in an effort to develop the quality of education and produce superior future generations.

Author: Nur Ulil Albab A.R