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UBSI Gathering and Padel Day: Pontianak Alumni Reunite

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • UBSI Pontianak campus is organizing an alumni gathering and padel event on August 22, 2026.
  • The event aims to foster connections, expand networks, and strengthen the bond between the university and its graduates.
  • The 'From Campus to Court' theme encourages a relaxed atmosphere for sports, socializing, and professional networking.

The Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika (UBSI) campus in Pontianak is set to host a special event for its alumni, combining a gathering with a padel tournament. Scheduled for Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Kelly's Padel Pontianak, the 'UBSI Alumni Gathering & Padel Day' aims to maintain and strengthen the relationship between the university and its graduates.

Under the theme 'From Campus to Court,' the event is designed to offer a relaxed and engaging environment for alumni to reconnect. Beyond the sporting activity, it serves as a platform for fostering camaraderie, expanding professional networks, and reinforcing the ties between alumni and their alma mater. UBSI Pontianak, known as the Creative Digital Campus, seeks to provide a unique setting for graduates to meet and interact.

We want the relationship between UBSI and alumni not to stop after students complete their education. Alumni are an important part of the UBSI big family.

— Eri Bayu PratamaEri Bayu Pratama, Head of UBSI Pontianak, explained the university's commitment to maintaining long-term relationships with its graduates.

Eri Bayu Pratama, Head of UBSI Pontianak, emphasized the importance of this initiative. "We want the relationship between UBSI and alumni not to stop after students complete their education. Alumni are an important part of the UBSI big family," Pratama stated. He highlighted that the event provides an opportunity for alumni to share experiences, build relationships with fellow graduates from diverse professional backgrounds, and potentially open doors for collaboration.

The event is free to attend but has limited capacity, encouraging interested alumni to register quickly via a provided link. The organizers hope that participants will enjoy the day, engage in sports, and leave with new connections and experiences, reinforcing the sense of community within the UBSI alumni network.

The concept is relaxed and fun. Not just playing padel, but also socializing, building relationships, refreshing, and of course, creating shared experiences. We hope alumni can enjoy this event while bringing home new relationships and experiences.

— Eri Bayu PratamaPratama described the intended atmosphere and outcomes for the alumni gathering and padel day.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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