To celebrate the 39th Anniversary of the Faculty of Nursing Science, University of Indonesia (FoN UI), a 5K Fun Run was held successfully on Sunday, 10 November 2024. The event took place at the Faculty of Nursing Boulevard, Depok, and was attended by more than 412 participants consisting of students, staff, lecturers, and the general public. With the theme of ‘Nursing for a Sustainable Future,’ the event was an opportunity to foster a spirit of togetherness while promoting a healthy lifestyle. 

The event was officially opened by the Vice Dean for Resources, Ventures, and General Administration, Prof. Dr. Nani Nurhaeni, S.Kp., M.N., who was accompanied by the Vice Dean for Education, Research, and Student Affairs, Dessie Wanda, S.Kp., M.N., Ph.D. In her speech, Prof. Nani emphasised the importance of collaboration between togetherness and health. ‘This 5K Fun Run is a momentum to celebrate togetherness while reminding us all about the importance of maintaining health in the midst of our busy daily lives. Hopefully this event will inspire us all to continue to live a healthy lifestyle,’ she said. 

Meanwhile, Dessie Wanda, S.Kp., M.N., Ph.D., added that the event was a manifestation of FoN UI's commitment to public health promotion. ‘The 39th Anniversary is not only a celebration of FoN UI's age, but also an opportunity to show how the academic community plays a role in supporting health progress. Through activities such as this Fun Run, we hope that the spirit of togetherness and a healthy lifestyle can continue to be transmitted to the wider community,’ said Dessie. 

The event was also enlivened by the support of various sponsors, including BTN, Stand Indonesia, Coway, Paragoncorp, Yummy, Prodia, Kanzler, Elshifa, and Wingsfood. The sponsors not only provided attractive prizes, but also enlivened the event with various products and services that could be enjoyed by participants. 

The enthusiasm of the participants could be seen early in the morning as they embarked on the five-kilometre running route that had been designed across the University of Indonesia campus area. Along the route, participants were treated to a beautiful atmosphere that supported the spirit of exercise. Not only about running, Fun Run 5K is also a place to strengthen relationships between participants from various backgrounds. 

The excitement of the event continued until the award session that gave appreciation to the fastest participants from the male and female categories. Last but not least, the door prize session that distributed attractive prizes further enlivened the atmosphere. These prizes were a form of appreciation to the participants for their active participation in supporting the event's goals. 

In addition to the sporting aspect, the event also served as a platform to strengthen the values of togetherness among the FoN UI academic community. The event proved that celebrating an institution's birthday can be a moment to reflect on commitment to health, sustainability and solidarity. 

FoN UI's 39th Anniversary 5K Fun Run is not only a sporting event, but also a momentum to instil the spirit of healthy living as part of our daily culture. With the success of this event, FoN UI hopes to continue presenting similar activities in the future that inspire the wider community to maintain health and fitness. 

The 39th Anniversary of FoN UI is not only a celebration of a golden year, but also a journey towards a healthier, more vibrant and sustainable future.