USU Public Relations – The Faculty of Cultural Sciences (FIB) Universitas Sumatera Utara enters its 60th year with renewed spirit to preserve and safeguard cultural heritage. The Dies Natalis celebration, held on Thursday (September 18, 2025) at Prof. T. Amin Ridwan Hall, carried the theme “Documentation and Preservation of National Cultural Heritage.”
This theme is more than a slogan—it reflects the long journey of FIB USU as one of the nation’s centers for the humanities. The scientific oration delivered by Prof. Dr. Dra. Nursukma Suri, M.Ag., emphasized the importance of cultural documentation as a bridge between history and the future. Amid rapid digital transformation, documentation is seen as the key to ensuring that national identity is preserved without losing its relevance in the modern era.
Vice Rector IV of USU, Prof. Dr. Drs. Opim Salim Sitompul, M.Sc., highlighted FIB’s strategic position in presenting culture-based innovations, with a strong focus on interdisciplinary research and digital technology.
“FIB is not only a house of studies but also a lighthouse of civilization capable of inspiring the world,” he affirmed.
Dean of FIB USU, Prof. Dr. Dra. T. Thyrhaya Zein, M.A., also underscored the faculty’s new direction, which strengthens internationalization. Programs such as summer courses, visiting professors, and student exchanges have expanded academic networks across nations. The hope is that FIB’s cultural documentation can one day become collections housed in university libraries worldwide, opening global access to Indonesia’s local heritage.
“This 60th Dies Natalis marks a momentum for FIB to reaffirm its role as a cultural home with a global reach,” Prof. Thyrhaya remarked.
Chair of the 60th Dies Natalis Committee, Dra. Khairawati, M.A., Ph.D., added a special touch to this year’s celebration by encouraging all participants to wear traditional attire, symbolizing that cultural diversity is a strength worthy of celebration.
“We want cultural documentation to serve as a bridge, allowing the nation’s heritage to be recognized by global generations,” she stressed.
The six-decade milestone of FIB USU is not only a moment of nostalgia but also a declaration of direction: placing culture as the foundation to shape global citizens who remain firmly rooted in their local identity.

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