Head of the North Sumatra Language Center, Dr. Asrif, M.Hum, visited Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU) for an audience meeting. The visit was received by UMSU Rector Prof. Dr. Agussani, MAP, represented by Vice Rector III Dr. Rudianto, M.Si, on Monday (August 11) at the UMSU Meeting Room, Jalan Muchtar Basri No. 3, Medan.
Dr. Asrif explained that UMSU was chosen as a partner to host the Wicak Sastra program, which aims to introduce Sanusi Pane, a prominent Pujangga Baru literary figure from North Sumatra.
“We chose UMSU because of its strong capacity in literacy engagement and academic forums, including introducing the figure of Sanusi Pane to the public,” he stated. The event will be held on August 25, 2025.
Meanwhile, UMSU Vice Rector III, Dr. Rudianto, expressed his delight at the visit from the North Sumatra Language Center team.
“We warmly welcome the North Sumatra Language Center, especially under the coordination of BIPA (Indonesian Language for Foreign Speakers). We hope this collaboration will continue to strengthen in the future. We also need the Center’s support, as many international students from various countries will soon be joining UMSU,” he said.
This meeting is expected to mark the beginning of stronger synergy between UMSU and the North Sumatra Language Center in advancing language, literature, and Indonesian language learning for foreign speakers in North Sumatra.
