ITB today is not merely a historical monument; it is one of the initiators and active participants in that long course of history itself. This history is written not only through buildings and curricula, but through the meeting of national spirit, the dedication of its lecturers, the hard work of its students, and a grand aspiration to build Indonesia through science and technology. However, the greatness of ITB’s history must never become merely an engaging story to be retold, let alone an excuse for complacency. The future cannot be built solely on fond and heroic memories of the past. History must serve as a reference for shaping our dreams and as a foundation from which we leap forward. From history, we must be able to read the signs of the times, respond to change, and prepare ourselves with both humility and confidence.