Institut Bisnis IT&B held a fun walk event on Jalan Mahoni No. 16, Medan Timur, Medan, North Sumatra on Sunday (23/2/2025) morning. According to Tribun Medan’s observations at the location, the fun walk or leisure walk was attended by hundreds of participants from various backgrounds, including students, pupils, and parents.Participants, wearing matching green t-shirts, enthusiastically took part in the event. The event was attended by Vice Rector III of Institut Bisnis IT&B Ir. Albert Masli, North Sumatra DPRD Member Hasyim, SE, and Medan DPRD Member Agus Setiawan. The Rector of Institut Bisnis IT&B, Dr. Agus Susanto Tan, stated that the fun walk is an annual tradition organized by the Institut Bisnis IT&B. Through this event, the institute aims to encourage students and the community to prioritize health and well-being. “We see that students need to engage in positive activities. I think the fun walk is great, following the saying ‘Mens Sana in Corpore Sano’ (A healthy mind in a healthy body),” said Dr. Agus Susanto Tan, after officially sending off the participants alongside DPRD North Sumatra Member Hasyim, SE.
Aside from promoting a healthy lifestyle, Institut Bisnis IT&B also aimed to foster unity and togetherness through this event. “Students are very happy. They can gather, share experiences, and stay healthy through sports. This also helps strengthen the bond between students,” he added. In addition to the fun walk, Institut Bisnis IT&B also organized Squid Game challenges, a lucky draw, and an MSME (UMKM) Fest. These activities aimed to entertain participants after exercising for their health. “I think they will really enjoy it,” said Agus Susanto Tan. This event, organized by the Student Executive Board (BEM) of Institut Bisnis IT&B, is expected to be a platform for maintaining health, unity, and togetherness. Furthermore, students are expected to gain valuable experiences through these positive activities. “We hope students will become even more united because togetherness is crucial, besides maintaining health. This also helps train leadership skills in organizing large events. So, from now on, we are trying to engage them in positive activities, teaching them ‘How to be a Leader’—what makes a great leader and how to manage events,” he explained.
Separately, Hasyim, SE expressed his appreciation for Institut Bisnis IT&B in organizing this positive fun walk. According to him, such positive activities must be continuously supported. “This is one of Institut Bisnis IT&B’s efforts to create an independent campus, where students are not only confined to classrooms but also given opportunities to be creative through sports activities. We see this as a very positive and beneficial exercise for health,” said Hasyim. He hopes this event will continue in the future to bring positive impacts to the community. “We hope this activity continues in the coming days because it provides great benefits in terms of health, moral development, and the mental well-being of our young generation,” he concluded.