Yogyakarta—On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, the Master of Sharia Economics (MES) Study Program, Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business (FEBI), UIN Sunan Kalijaga officially launched the MES Corner. The event was attended by the faculty dean, program chair, program secretary, and representatives of MES students.
During the launch of the MES Corner, the Dean of the Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business UIN Sunan Kalijaga, Dr. H. Afdawaiza, M.Ag., emphasized that the establishment of the MES Corner is a strategic step to support the development of Sharia economics within the academic environment. He stated that the MES Corner will not only serve as a center for literacy resources but also as a platform to encourage research and innovation among students and lecturers.
Head of the Master of Sharia Economics Study Program, Dr. Muhammad Ghafur Wibowo, S.E., added that the MES Corner is expected to facilitate the teaching and learning process, particularly by providing students with relevant and up-to-date references. Over the past four years, dozens of books have been produced by students, lecturers, and collaborative efforts between students and lecturers of the MES Study Program. The MES Corner also features QR codes as an alternative for students wishing to access materials digitally. With a digital collection available at any time, students gain the flexibility to engage in independent and in-depth learning.
Secretary of the Master of Sharia Economics Study Program, Dr. Joko Setyono, S.E., M.Si., concluded the event by expressing his hope that the MES Corner will become a facility that can enhance the competitiveness of UIN Sunan Kalijaga graduates, particularly in Sharia economics. The unique design of the MES Corner, featuring a tree-shaped bookshelf with branches and twigs, embodies the philosophy of a tree as a source of life, and books (references) as a source of human knowledge. With adequate literature support, students are expected to be better prepared to face the challenges of the professional world and contribute positively to society.
The launch of the MES Corner marks a significant milestone in efforts to improve the quality of education at UIN Sunan Kalijaga and to strengthen the university’s position as a leading center for Islamic economics studies.