Naskah Tentang Pekan Kreatifitas Mahasiswa

The events during Students Creativity Fair 

especially of Mechanical Engineering

by Irma Sriyunanda

From 2007th to the 2012th, Andalas State Polytechnic of Padang has been holding Student Creativity Fair once in six months. The event is one of academical programs that is arranged by Director Assistant to distribute students’ creativity by performing any appearances, talents, and social activities. The students are free to develop their idea and to apply it in campus. The event involves university students and senior high school students nationally.

In this year 2012th, State Polytechnic of Padang holds  Students Creativity Fair in October 1st-7th 2012. The opening was in October 01st 2012 and it was celebrated by  some performances and attractions from student associations in State Polytechnic of Padang such as musical band from art student association, robot attraction from robotic student association, self defence attraction from karate student association, and many others.

During a week the event, the students established a stand to perform any their creativities. Especially, Mechanical Engineering students established two stands for their programs: the first was a place to karaoke and we paid five thousand rupiahs per three songs and the second was a place to free motor service. They also presented their alumnus’ final task for 1st to 3rd year students as guide for  making final task later. The programs were held every day from 08.00 – 16.00 WIB. In addtion, they sold oil with cheaper price that price in market. On Tuesday, they held seminar FESTO about Pneumatic and Hydrolic for mechine. On Thursday, there was competition to drive motorcycle slowest by paying insert three thousand rupiahs. The competition has followed by 28 competitors from State Polytechnic of Padang. From all competitors were taken a winner in final on Friday. The winner was presented thropy and beautiful T-shirt.

The event of Students Creativity Fair is ended with Dies Natalis (anniversary of Andalas State Polytechnic). It is the best day than the previous days. The amount of students in State Polytechnic of Padang were more than before. In addition, vice governor of West Sumatera and his group came to celebrate Dies Natalis. Thus, the students could maximize their performance on stage or on stand. It was an opportunity to present their skill and to promote their department. Especially, it was for Mechanical Engineering.