USU and PT Musim Mas Plan to Build the International Lounge
"Since 2021, USU has been focusing on internationalization. Therefore, infrastructure is important to be on par with foreign campuses," he said.
USU PR—Rector of Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), Prof. Dr. Muryanto Amin, S.Sos., M.Si., received an audience from PT. Musim Mas regarding their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program in education. The meeting occurred at the Rector's Audience Room at USU on Wednesday (May 15, 2024).
Prof. Dr. Muryanto Amin, S.Sos, M.Si., welcomed the visit of PT. Musim Mas offered assistance in the development of USU's infrastructure. The Rector mentioned that PT. Musim Mas's CSR could be allocated for constructing the International Lounge, which is currently a priority for USU.
"We are currently aiming for the International Lounge," he said.
Prof. Muryanto added that the focus on developing the International Lounge aligns with USU's goal of becoming an international-scale campus, which has been the focus of USU since 2021. The International Lounge will have facilities such as accommodations and co-working spaces that various parties at USU can utilize, especially when welcoming international guests.
"Since 2021, USU has been focusing on internationalization. Therefore, infrastructure is important to be on par with foreign campuses," he said.
In line with this, Dr. Ir. Luhut Sihombing, M.P., Vice Rector V for Asset and Business Management, mentioned the plans proposed by PT. Musim Mas and USU are in alignment. Dr. Luhut expressed his gratitude to PT. Musim Mas for offering their CSR program to support the development of USU's infrastructure.
"USU already has plans that match what PT. Musim Mas wants," he said.
Erlina, the CEO of PT Musim Mas, explained that PT's goal is the development of knowledge in Indonesia. Musim Mas. Erlina hopes that this development will improve the quality of the next generation.
"Our goal is to build knowledge in Indonesia together," she explained.
Andri Taher, the Recruitment Manager, stated that PT. Musim Mas, headquartered in Medan, believes that USU is the best university in Medan to receive PT. Musim Mas's CSR program in the field of education.
"USU is the best university in Medan, and we want to provide the best for the city of Medan as well," he said.
Author: bambang riyanto - staf humas
Interviewee: Prof. Dr. Muryanto Amin, S.Sos, M.Si - Rektor USU
Photographer: Mhd Andriansyah - Staf Humas