Medan – September 24, 2026, the Faculty of Engineering USU held the release of participants of the 4th International Summer Course 2026 with the theme “Sustainable Tourism Planning and Design: North Sumatra Experience,” which took place in the courtyard of the Digital Learning Center Building (DLCB), Universitas Sumatera Utara.

The release activity was attended by Zaid Perdana Nasution, S.T., M.T., Ph.D., Vice Dean for Research, Community Service, Cooperation, and Internationalization of the Faculty of Engineering USU; Prof. Ar. Ir. Nurlisa Ginting, M.Sc., Ph.D., IAI, Chair of the International Summer Course 2026 Committee; Dr. Ar. Wahyuni Zahrah, S.T., MS., IAI, Head of the Undergraduate Program in Architecture; and Ar. Selly Veronica, S.T., M.T., IAI.

The release of participants was part of the series of The 4th International Summer Course 2026, which highlights the experience of North Sumatra as a learning context for sustainable tourism planning and design. Through field activities, participants were encouraged to broaden their understanding of the relationship between space, environment, local character, and destination experience. The release marked the beginning of the field learning series of The 4th International Summer Course 2026.

This activity primarily supports SDG 4 – Quality Education through experiential learning and the strengthening of academic perspectives beyond the classroom. The Faculty of Engineering USU continues to promote learning that connects academic knowledge with field contexts to enrich the educational experiences of students and participants in international programs.