As part of the 46th Dies Natalis celebration of the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FISIP USU), a public lecture entitled "Preparing the Younger Generation for Golden Indonesia 2045" was successfully held on Friday, October 23, 2026. The event, which took place at Building B of the FISIP USU Postgraduate Building, was attended by students, lecturers, and members of the academic community who enthusiastically listened to the presentation.

The public lecture featured H. Dr. Sugiat Santoso, S.E., M.S.P. (Deputy Chairperson of Commission XIII of the Indonesian House of Representatives and Chairperson I of IKA MSP FISIP USU) as the keynote speaker, with Alwi D. Ritonga, S.I.P., M.I.Pol. (Lecturer in Political Science at FISIP USU) serving as the moderator. In his presentation, the speaker shared strategic insights into the important role of the younger generation in facing global challenges, as well as concrete steps that need to be taken to realize the Golden Indonesia 2045 Vision.

The public lecture aimed to equip students and the younger generation with insights into leadership, integrity, and personal capacity development so that they can become competitive agents of change. In addition, the activity was intended to strengthen synergy between alumni and their alma mater in supporting the pillars of the Three Pillars of Higher Education (Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi) to advance FISIP USU toward an era of ultimate excellence (The Era of Ultimate Excellence).

FISIP USU PUBLIC RELATIONS TEAM

Medan, November 11, 2026