FIB USU PR - October 14–18, 2026 The Head of the Master’s Program in Arts Creation and Study at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB), Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), participated in a series of events comprising the National Association Meeting and an international seminar organized at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), Surakarta, Central Java.


The activities provided a platform for higher education institutions to strengthen communication, expand academic networks, and explore opportunities for collaboration in education, the arts, and culture.


On the first day, the delegation was welcomed by the Vice Dean I of FIB UNS. The program began with a dinner at UNS Tower & Mice, which served as an opportunity to foster relationships and strengthen communication among participants from various universities.


On the second day, the National Association Meeting continued with a plenary session held at UNS Inn. One of the main agenda items was the election of a new association chairperson. During the session, Dr. Yuliawan Kasmahidayat from the Dance Education Study Program at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI), Bandung, was elected as the new chairperson.


FIB USU’s participation in the event also resulted in a tangible achievement: the acquisition of two cooperation documents. These documents are expected to support institutional collaboration and create opportunities for future academic partnerships.


Participation in the National Association Meeting and international seminar reflects FIB USU’s commitment to expanding its partnership networks, improving the quality of higher education, and supporting the advancement of knowledge, arts, and culture through inter-institutional collaboration.


The Head of the Master’s Program in Arts Creation and Study at FIB USU expressed gratitude to the Dean and Vice Deans of FIB USU for their support, which enabled the program’s participation in the series of activities.


Through this initiative, FIB USU is expected to further strengthen cooperation with higher education institutions and enhance its contribution to the development of arts and culture at both national and international levels.