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A lecturer of the Undergraduate Program in History, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FIB USU), Lestari Dara Cinta Utami Ginting, S.S., M.A., served as a speaker at the International Seminar on Cultural Heritage organized by the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Hasanuddin University. Her participation reflects the contribution of FIB USU academics to the...

Fifty students from the Malay Literature Study Program of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FIB USU), carried out research and community service activities focusing on Malay language, literature, and culture in Pahang Village, Batu Bara Regency, from May 11–14, 2026. This activity forms part of the implementation of the university’s tridharma in...

  The Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara held its first morning assembly following the inauguration of its new leadership, led by the Dean of FIB USU, Mhd. Pujiono. During the occasion, the Dean introduced the Vice Deans for the 2026–2031 term and presented the faculty’s strategic agenda in the areas of accreditation, human resource...

Edward Bangun (Class of 1994) was officially elected as the Chair of the Ethnomusicology Alumni Association (IKA) of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FIB USU) for the upcoming term through the General Assembly (Musyawarah Besar/Mubes), which was held both offline and online. The event served as a gathering platform and strengthened alumni...

A lecturer of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FIB USU), Hubari Gulo, S.Sn., M.Sn., was appointed as a judge at the 2026 North Sumatra Arts Festival organized by the Department of Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy of North Sumatra Province at Plaza Medan Fair, from May 8–10, 2026.This participation reflects FIB USU’s...

This pre-event of ZAMATRA AI Fest #1 discussed the role of artificial intelligence in exploring the history, culture, and creative economy of North Sumatra while encouraging innovative technology-based collaboration without neglecting local cultural values. FIB USU PR  -  On Friday, May 8, 2026, lecturers of the Ethnomusicology Study Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara...

Students of the Mandarin Language and English Literature Study Programs at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FIB USU), conducted an industrial visit to PT Basic Internasional to broaden their understanding of the industrial sector and strengthen the synergy between higher education and industry in supporting the development of adaptive and globally competitive...

        FIB USU PR - On Monday, April 20, 2026, the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FIB USU), in collaboration with Satupena North Sumatra, organized an event titled “Poetry Reading Parade by Female Professors and Doctors of North Sumatra” in commemoration of Kartini Day, observed on April 21. The event took place in the...

          FIB USU PR - On Friday, April 17, 2026, the Batak Literature Study Program of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FIB USU), aguest lecture for the Discourse Analysis course, carrying the theme “Language Practices of Batak Toba Women on TikTok: Between Identity, Style, and Audience.” The event took place at the Meeting...

        FIB USU PR - On Thursday, April 16, 2026, the History Study Program of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FIB USU), conducted a field study as part of its applied learning approach for students. The activity was held over four days, from Thursday to Sunday, April 16–19, 2026, in Samosir.   This field study...

          FIB USU PR - On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Linguistics, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FIB USU), organized a Halalbihalal event for 1447 H/2026 M under the theme “Strengthening Ukhuwah, Spreading Blessings in the Month of Syawal.” The event took place at the Multipurpose Hall of FIB...

        FIB USU PR - On Monday, April 13, 2026, the History Study Program Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FIB USU), organized the 1st National History Seminar under the theme “Diplomacy, Slavery, and Plantation Systems: A Comparative Study between America and East Sumatra.” The event was conducted online via Zoom and attended by academics...

          FIB USU PR - On Monday, April 13, 2026, the Mandarin Study Program of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FIB USU), organized a workshop entitled “Technological Innovation for Effective and Interactive Mandarin Language Teaching.” The event took place at the FIB USU Meeting Room and was attended by the academic community of...

          FIB USU PR - On Friday, April 10, 2026, the Undergraduate Program in History, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FIB USU), organized a guest lecture titled “Reactivation of Indonesian Archives in the Netherlands.” The lecture was conducted via the Zoom Meeting platform and featured an archivist from the International Institute of Social History...

          FIB USU PR - On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FIB USU), organized the Outstanding Student Selection (Pilmapres) 2026, held at the FIB USU Multipurpose Hall. The event was attended by the Dean of FIB USU, Prof. Dr. Dra. T. Thyrhaya Zein, M.A., Vice Dean I, Prof. Drs....