Medan – The Dean of the Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), Prof. Dr. Arida Susilowati, S.Hut., M.Si., was formally inaugurated as Treasurer of the North Sumatra Regional Executive Board (MPW) of the Association of Indonesian Muslim Intellectuals (ICMI) for the 2026–2031 tenure. The official swearing-in ceremony took place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Digital Learning Center Building (DLCB) USU, Medan.
The ceremony was led directly by the General Chairman of the Central Executive Board (MPP) of ICMI, Prof. Dr. Arif Satria, S.P., M.Si., who also serves as Head of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN). During the same event, the Rector of Universitas Sumatera Utara, Prof. Dr. Muryanto Amin, S.Sos., M.Si., was officially inaugurated as Chairman of MPW ICMI North Sumatra for the same leadership period.
The ceremony was attended by university leadership, faculty deans, institutional directors, and academic stakeholders across USU. Their presence highlights strong support for ICMI's mission as a collaborative assembly of intellectuals driving societal advancement through research, scientific integrity, and community service.
The inauguration of the 2026–2031 leadership serves as a strategic momentum to deepen synergy between academia, government entities, and civil society across North Sumatra.
For the Faculty of Forestry USU, Prof. Dr. Arida Susilowati’s appointment integrates faculty leadership into a prominent intellectual and service network, strengthening interdisciplinary partnerships that foster sustainable regional development.
This strategic leadership engagement directly aligns with Sustainable Development Goals SDG 4 (Quality Education) by strengthening the role of academic leaders in intellectual and human resource advancement, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by cultivating multi-sectoral collaborations among higher education institutions, state research agencies, and regional civil organizations.