Strengthening coordination and fostering a spirit of togetherness are important elements in creating a productive and collaborative work environment. This was reflected in the morning assembly of the Faculty of Forestry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), held on Monday (November 9, 2026), at 08:00 WIB, in the courtyard of the Faculty of Forestry, USU, Campus II Bekala, Deli Serdang.

The morning assembly was led by Sudarman and guided by the Head of the Undergraduate Program in Forestry, Dr. Evalina Herawati, S.Hut., M.Si. This routine activity was attended by the Manager for Education, Student Affairs, and Alumni Affairs; the Manager for Research, Community Service, Cooperation, and Internationalization; as well as lecturers and educational staff of the Faculty of Forestry, USU.

In her address, Dr. Evalina Herawati conveyed several strategic faculty agendas scheduled to take place in the near future. These agendas include a visit to Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), which will be accompanied by a tree-planting activity with INHUTANI V; the celebration of the Dies Natalis of the Faculty of Forestry, USU, with the main event scheduled for November 25, 2026; and the IC. BAFORA Summer Course, which is planned to take place this week.

Furthermore, Dr. Evalina emphasized that the success of every faculty agenda requires thorough preparation, effective communication, and solid cooperation from all members of the academic community. Each individual has complementary roles and responsibilities, making coordination among leaders, lecturers, and educational staff essential to ensuring that all activities run smoothly.

She also encouraged all assembly participants to continue fostering a spirit of togetherness, increasing their awareness of their respective duties, and maintaining communication in implementing various faculty programs. With the active involvement of all elements, every agenda is expected to be carried out optimally and in an orderly manner while making a positive contribution to institutional development.

The morning assembly serves not only as a means of conveying information and coordinating activities but also as an opportunity to strengthen a work culture characterized by discipline, responsibility, and collaboration. Through continuous communication, the Faculty of Forestry, USU, strives to create a harmonious work environment that is also responsive to the various needs and challenges of faculty development.

Through this activity, the Faculty of Forestry, USU, reaffirmed the importance of internal synergy as the foundation for successfully carrying out academic, institutional, and partnership agendas at both national and international levels. This spirit of togetherness is expected to encourage all members of the academic community to continue contributing to the realization of an excellent, adaptive, and competitive faculty.

This activity also supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) through strengthening governance and an academic environment that supports educational development; SDG 15 (Life on Land) through the tree-planting agenda as a form of environmental conservation awareness; and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through strengthening internal coordination and collaboration with national and international partners. This commitment is part of the Faculty of Forestry, USU's efforts to build a collaborative institution that contributes to sustainable development.