Medan, November 1, 2026 – In celebration of the 65th Dies Natalis of the Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FKG USU), various activities were held with great excitement and enthusiasm. The series of events included a Smile Run 5K, entertainment, a door prize draw, the opening of a bazaar, the presentation of the FKG USU Awards, and the awarding of prizes for the Dean’s Cup. The event was attended by approximately 1,000 participants and involved the entire Faculty of Dentistry, USU, community, from university and faculty leaders, lecturers, educational staff, employees, and students to alumni and senior faculty members.

The event was also attended by USU Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Alumni Relations, Prof. Dr. Poppy Anjelisa Zaitun Hasibuan, S.Si., M.Si., Apt.; USU Vice Rector for Human Resources, Finance, and Information Systems, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Arifin Nasution, S.Sos., M.SP.; Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, USU, Dr. drg. Gema Nazri Yanti, M.Kes.; as well as the vice deans and members of the Faculty of Dentistry, USU, community.

The series of activities began with opening remarks and the flag-off of the Smile Run 5K participants by Prof. Dr. Poppy Anjelisa Zaitun Hasibuan, S.Si., M.Si., Apt. With great enthusiasm, approximately 1,000 participants took part in the 5-kilometer run around the USU campus. In addition to promoting the importance of maintaining health and fitness through physical activity, the event also served as an opportunity to strengthen relationships and foster togetherness within the Faculty of Dentistry, USU, community.

The celebration continued with various entertainment performances, including a musical performance by Oldskull Band, which entertained all attendees. The door prize draw, featuring various attractive prizes, further heightened the participants’ enthusiasm. On the same occasion, the bazaar was officially opened by the Vice Rectors together with the Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, USU, as part of the 65th Dies Natalis celebration.

One of the key moments of the celebration was the presentation of the FKG USU Awards as a form of appreciation for lecturers, educational staff, employees, departments, and study programs for their dedication, achievements, and contributions to supporting the faculty’s progress. These awards are expected to serve as motivation to continuously improve quality, professionalism, and the spirit of achievement.

The series of events continued with the presentation of prizes to the winners of the Dean’s Cup. These awards recognized the achievements, participation, and sportsmanship demonstrated throughout the various competitions. Congratulations to all recipients of the FKG USU Awards, the Dean’s Cup winners, and the participants who won door prizes.

Through the series of celebrations marking its 65th Dies Natalis, the Faculty of Dentistry, USU, not only commemorated the institution’s journey and achievements but also created opportunities for togetherness and appreciation among all members of the faculty community. The spirit of sportsmanship, camaraderie, and collaboration is expected to further strengthen the Faculty of Dentistry, USU’s commitment to continued development and making its best contributions to the institution and society.

This activity also supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) through the promotion of physical activity and healthy lifestyles; SDG 4 (Quality Education) through recognition of the contributions of the academic community in supporting improvements in institutional quality; and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through collaboration and the involvement of various parties in ensuring the success of the 65th Dies Natalis celebration of the Faculty of Dentistry, USU.