November 23, 2024: Pre—Christmas Celebration with Masters students in the History Programme
The MA students of the Department of History Kohima College, Kohima organized a pre-Christmas program for the Students and teachers of the department on 23rd November 2024. The event, themed “Lighting the Way to Christmas” was a celebration of the true spirit of Christmas. Message was delivered by Dr. Eunice Alinger, Associate Professor of the Department of History, Kohima College. The celebration not only marked the beginning of Christmas season but also fostered a sense of community and togetherness among the students and teachers.
October 28, 2024: From Campus to Career: Preparing for Success
A program on career guidance was conducted for the M.A History and 5th Semester Students on 28th October 2024 with Mr. Temshimeren Longkumer, an alumnus of St. Stephen’s College, Delhi and EAC Rank 9 NPSC 2024. 67 students participated in the program.
The objective of the program was to provide students with valuable insights and guidance on career development with special focus on Civil services and preparation for the professional world.
The event reinforced the importance of proactive career planning, self awareness, mental health and strategic skill development.
October 23, 2024: Educational Exposure Tour to State Museum
An Educational Exposure Tour to State Museum was organized for the 3rd Semester Students on 23rd October 2024. 75 students along with two (2) Course Teachers in charge namely, Rukuovonuo Dozo and Tenosenuo Angami visited the State Museum.
The tour was organised to let the students have a firsthand experience in witnessing the artifacts collected and displayed in State Museum. Archives and Museum which forms part of the curriculum under Skill Enhancement Course, the educational tour enlightened the students in having better knowledge on the course that is being imparted.
October 18, 2024: “Career Prospects in Museums and Archives”
A seminar on “Career Prospects in Museums and Archives” was organized for the 5th Semester Students on 18th October 2024 with Mr Lanukaba Imchen, Research Officer, Art and Culture Department, Government of Nagaland as the Resource person.
a) No. of Student Participants: Fifty Six (56)
b) Faculty Involved: All Faculty members attendedc) Objective of the Activity: The Seminar focused and highlighted on building career in the field of Museum as Museum guide, Curator and as an Archivist. The Department of Art and Culture generously contributed a significant number of books to the Department of History.
October 1, 2024: Museum Visit with 1st Semester Students
As part of the History Department annual plan, students from 1st Semester were taken on a guided tour to the College Museum.
a) No. of Student Participants: Eighty Three (83)
b) Faculty involved: Grace Seb, Assistant Professor, Department of History
c) Objective of the activity: The aim of the visit was to introduce the students to the historical and cultural artifacts preserve in the museum, fostering an understanding of local and global heritage. This tour was designed to offer practical learning beyond the classroom. d) Outcome: Students were enriched by experiencing the displayed historical artifacts, tribal crafts and significant cultural relics.
31st July, 2024: Departments of History & Political Science organised the official launch for the Masters Programme at Kohima College, Kohima
Kohima College, Kohima launches its Masters Programme with its first batch of students for the Political Science & History departments. Marking this significant milestone, a formal programme was held with the students & faculties of these departments, chaired by Associate Professor Rukuovonuo Dozo.
The programme began with a short prayer by Dr Ketoukhrieü, Assistant Professor. It was followed by a speech from the keynote speaker, Dr Vitsosie Vüprü, Principal, Kohima College. In his address, Vüprü expressed his immense jubilation for being part of the narrative of excellence at Kohima College. He likened this launch as a testament to the commitment towards holistic and progressive education as per the college’s motto “Search for Excellence”. He then congratulated the selected students for the college’s Masters programme and advised them to enthusiastically embrace the opportunity to make an enduring footprint for those who follow. Furthermore, he thanked the faculty for their willingness & dedication to accept new endeavours. A special mention in immense gratitude was made of the Hon’ble Minister for Higher Education & Tourism, Shri Temjen Imna Along, whose unwavering support of Kohima College allowed such heights to be scaled.
The programme concluded with an official photo session of all the attendees (all the selected Masters programme students and all the faculty from the departments of Political Science & History)
6th September, 2023: Visit to the Kohima College Tribal Museum by 1st Semester History Honours students
81 1st semester students from the Honours programme of the Department of History accompanied by 2 faculty members visited the Kohima College Tribal Museum
The visit to the museum was educational, learning based, & provided the students invaluable knowledge. The young minds were thrilled to journey through the museum and get a glimpse of the artifacts displayed, all within the comfort of the college campus.
The students expressed that it was an amazing experience to explore and learn about the culture and heritage of the Naga people.
It may be mentioned that the Kohima College Tribal Museum was inaugurated on July 31, 2017, and was an initiative of former Principal of Kohima College, Dr. Watijungshi Jamir.
17th February, 2023: Department of History organised an educational trip for 6th Semester students opting for the History Honours Programme to the Department of Art & Museum’s 2nd World War Museum, Kisama, Kohima district.
24 students from the 6th semester History Honours Programme was accompanied by 5 faculty members from the Department of History to the Department of Art & Museum’s 2nd World War Museum at Kisama, Kohima district as part of the students’ educational experience of world history.