SLEMAN - A total of 2,270 new UPN "Veteran" Yogyakarta (UPNVY) students will undergo Campus Life Introduction (PKK) early next week, Monday (14/8/2017). They will carry out the orientation period for seven days guided by the committee.

In PKK UPNVY this year, defending the country is the main material of character education. The education, among others, enforces the values ??of discipline, stance, creativity, love of the homeland, and commitment in maintaining the four pillars of Indonesian nationality. Education of defending the state is expected to be a provision to build the nation and state of beloved Indonesia with the soul of discipline, stance, and creativity.

The head of Cooperation and Public Relations of UPNVY, Markus Kusnardiyanto said to welcome the new students UPNVY would carry out the opening ceremony. The opening of the PKK will be attended by UPNVY Rector, representatives of the Ministry of Defense, the vice rector and the dean, in addition, the appearance of the alumni.

"Every year, there is always a parachute attraction to welcome the new students. This year it  will be presented by UPN alumni, "he said.

Previously, the PKK committee consisting of students has been provided with the State defensive training, on August 3, 2017. They were trained to prepare in accompanying new students in recognizing the campus environment.

The committees were guided directly by instructors from the Air Force Academy. A series of training included the character development, discipline, nationalism, and state defense.

In addition to State defense materials, PKK participants will be taught line drawing practice materials, national insights, deradicalisation, and anti-drugs.