PALMOILMAGAZINE, MEDAN — Enhancing the quality of education is shaped not only by curriculum design, but also by the availability of spaces that encourage interaction, idea exchange, and collaboration among the academic community. Guided by this understanding, Musim Mas has once again reaffirmed its commitment to education by supporting IPB University through the renovation of a public space within the campus area.
The support was formalized through the signing of a Cooperation Agreement (PKS) for the renovation of the Rimbawan Canteen at the Faculty of Forestry and Environment, IPB University, which will be transformed into a multifunctional public space. The agreement was signed on December 15, 2025, as part of Musim Mas’ long-term commitment to advancing human resource development and sustainable education in Indonesia.
The signing ceremony was attended by IPB University Rector Dr. Alim Setiawan Slamet, STP, M.Si, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Forestry and Environment Prof. Dr. Ir. Naresworo Nugroho, MS, along with faculty leadership. Representing Musim Mas Group were President Director Gunawan Siregar, Head of Corporate HR Lenny, and Recruitment Manager Andri Taher.
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The renovation is expected to address the need for more comfortable, inclusive, and adaptive campus facilities that align with the dynamics of academic activities. The redesigned space will function as a shared area supporting informal learning, discussions, and cross-disciplinary interaction among members of the academic community.
Once completed, the renovated public space will feature gathering areas, interaction corners, and supporting facilities that can be utilized by students, lecturers, administrative staff, and campus visitors. Through this initiative, Musim Mas and IPB University aim to foster a campus environment that is increasingly conducive to the growth of ideas, innovation, and sustainable collaboration.
IPB University Rector Dr. Alim Setiawan Slamet emphasized that public spaces play a strategic role in the higher education learning ecosystem. Inclusively and functionally designed spaces, he noted, can encourage more meaningful interactions on campus. “This public space is expected to become a vibrant shared area—a place to meet, discuss, and exchange ideas—thereby generating a positive impact on the quality of interaction and productivity of the academic community,” he said in a statement received by Palmoilmagazine.com on Tuesday (December 23).
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Meanwhile, Musim Mas President Director Gunawan Siregar stated that the cooperation underscores the company’s long-standing commitment to supporting education. “Through this agreement, we aim to enhance the quality of campus public spaces so they are more comfortable, functional, and relevant to academic needs. The renovation will cover interior and exterior layout, circulation flow, furniture, and other supporting facilities, while prioritizing environmentally friendly materials and sustainability principles. We hope this public space can soon be optimally utilized by the academic community,” he said.
This initiative continues a partnership between Musim Mas and IPB University that has spanned more than a decade. Previously, Musim Mas contributed to various campus facility and capacity-building initiatives, including the renovation of the Toyib Hadiwijaya Auditorium and VIP Lounge in 2012, as well as the Faculty of Agriculture Meeting Room and VIP Lounge in 2024. Looking ahead, the collaboration is set to continue with the planned development of IPB’s Sabisa land area in 2026.
Both IPB University and Musim Mas expressed hope that the partnership will expand beyond physical infrastructure improvements. Future collaboration may include human resource capacity building, campus recruitment, internship programs, joint research, curriculum-based academic activities, and broader CSR initiatives, including scholarship opportunities for high-achieving prospective students. (P3)
