Krida Wacana Christian University

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UKRIDA was officially founded on January 20, 1967, by the Decree of the Director-General of Higher Education Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia No. 202/DPT/I/1970. In the beginning, UKRIDA was established under the name of Djaya Christian University under the auspices of Yayasan Badan Pendidikan Kristen Jawa Barat. In its early years, UKRIDA has three faculties: The Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Engineering, and the Faculty of Economics.
UKRIDA was founded by a few Christian public figures, such as Prof. Dr. J. L. Ch. Abineno, Uripto Widjaya, NY. Dr. Pouw Houw Tjiang, NY. J. M. Rumambi, dr. J. Suwarno with D. Sutedja, Swandjaja, Kol. Dr. F. Pattiasina, dr. O. E. Engelen, Pdt. C. Suleiman, M. Th., and Pdt. Lukito Handoyo established a Christian college as a form of faith and service in higher education for the nation and development in the Republic of Indonesia. The initiative was supported by Prof. Dr. Siwabessy (Minister of Health at that time) and Ps. W. J. Rumambi (Minister of Communication and Information at that time).
Since most of the famous figures' initiative were the members of the Gereja Kristen Indonesia Jawa Barat (GKI Jawa Barat), the council of GKI Synod in West Java welcomed their decision warmly. In the 23rd meeting on September 15, 1965, they finally decided to establish the Djaya Christian University. They appointed the Christian Education Body of West Java (Badan Pendidikan Kristen Jawa Barat).
The vision of Krida Wacana Christian University is "To be an organizer of excellent Higher Education Tridharma based on Christianity values in national and international level". The mission is Krida Wacana Christian University has the mission of Nurturing a community of faith with the highest wisdom, intellect, and skill that creates value to society. To provide and continuously improve conducive education environment, accommodate diversity, and optimize students' potential through relevant environmentally friendly technology & lifestyle. To conduct advanced research programs that yield a source of credible references. To develop staff professionally and actualize their best potentials. An internationally recognized Christian University in advancing innovative research and active learning.
The logo of UKRIDA was created by dr. Hendra Sutardhio and has been officially used since March 16, 1969. The meaning of each symbol on the logo of UKRIDA is described as follows: Pentagon symbolizes Pancasila. Cross symbolizes Christianity. Book (upholding the cross sign) symbolizes Knowledge (applied for the glory of God). Blue symbolizes the Color of UKRIDA. Yellow symbolizes the Color of Students. Serration symbolizes Close interwoven between UKRIDA and Students. The circle symbolizes Unity and Integrity. Lotus symbolizes Scientific. The number of serration is 20 pieces. The number of the circle is one piece. The number of upper Lotus leaf petals is six pieces. The number of lower Lotus leaf petals is seven pieces. This combination is the symbol establishment of Universitas Kristen Krida Wacana on January 20, 1967.

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