Description of History Department Logo
Naga Morung – stands for Naga identity where knowledge first began.
The Motto- “ Honor and Excel” stands for honoring the Department and to excel in academic.
The Colour – Toupe grayish brown signifies the importance of past and strong influence of History.
The circle – stands for inclusivity, continuity and strength of the department.
2003- The year of establishment.
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY DEPERTMENTAL ACTIVITIES
Exposure trip to Dzukou Valley
To provide students a chance to socialize and build relationships, learn in an outdoor environment, take a break from the stress of class room and create memories of college days, the Department of History under the guidance of HOD Mr. Tumben Ngullie, Asst. Professor and Miss Gwasole Tep, Asst. Professor took the students to the scenic Dzukou Valley on 6/9/2018 and 7/9/2018 with 6th semester honors students. Dzukou Valley is the homeland of several rare and endangered species of flora and fauna including the state bird of Nagaland Trogapan. The trip to Dzukou Valley reminded the Students of our rich natural heritage and our responsibility in preserving our mother earth.
Department of History field trip
Department of History, Oriental College Kohima organized a field trip to Khonoma village under Kohima district under the guidance of the HOD Mr. Tumben Ngullie and Miss Gwasole Tep with fifty (50) students (including students from other department) on 15/2/ 2019. Khonoma is often described as a warrior village and it is known for its fierce resistance during the British colonial period. Khonoma is also known as Asia’s first Green Village and for its eco tourism. The department chose Khonoma as it is an integrated part of their under-graduate syllabus. Mr Avibu the tour guide, took the troupe to see Khonoma morungs, Naga paintings, burials and graves, traditional homes, village common assembly ground known as Khwehou and forts, etc.
Recreation Trip
The Department of History Oriental college organized a department recreation on 1/2/2020 at Dzulakie with great enthusiasm and merriment. Students need rest and entertainment after working hard for many days. Picnics provide them with solace and help them break from the monotonous schedule of their academic activities. All together 30 (thirty) students with 3 (three) teachers were part of the department’s recreation trip where many activities like games, singing, dancing, etc, were conducted.
Oriental College Department of History Annual Meeting
Starting from the year 2022, the Department of History, Oriental College conducts Annual General Meetings with the students every first week of August (any convenient day). The meetings highlight on various agenda like departmental field trip, study tours, departmental activities, update and progress of history students and also highlights on financial position of the department in addition to membership fees. Students and teachers share their ideas and thoughts on the progress and growth of the department.
Folk Song Competition
Heritage is the legacy of the past, what we live with today and what we pass on to future generations. Heritage is something that can be preserved, conserved and it has cultural and historical value. To preserved and protect our heritage, a folk song competition was organized by the Department of History on 29/7/2022 where students from different departments participated. Various folk songs in Garo, Ao Naga, Angami Naga were presented. Through this presentation students were reminded about the cultural diversity and about their own culture and identity. It also enabled them to develop awareness about themselves and others. “Why we are the way we are ? ”.
Department of History ORIENTAL COLLEGE KOHIMA
REPORT OF ANNUAL EVENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT
2022
CAREER GUIDANCE AND MOTIVATIONAL MEET ORGANIZED FOR BA 6TH SEMESTER STUDENTS
A career guidance and motivational meet was organized by the Department of History of BA 6th semester students on 16th March 2022. A total of 70 students attended the program. The resource person was Yanpvuo Kikon, Tech consultant and Entreprenur. Mr.Kikon highlighted the students on career prospects and how with skills and degree the graduate student has ample job opportunities. He encouraged and motivated the students to discover their capabilities and work on their skills and not rely merely on degree certificate. The talk was informative, practical and relevant to the students. The main aim of the talk was to push the students towards broadening their knowledge and not just be confined to classroom learning but to develop critical thinking, stay informative and updated with recent news around the world. They were also encouraged to be smart and wise in applying their skills and knowledge.
Launching of department Logo and T- shirt
The department come up with a department T-shirt under the supervision of Ms Visanuo and Mr Dajonpa on 23rd November 2022. The Department of History also designed its logo and officially launched it on the same day.
EXPOSURE TRIP TO KHONOMA AND DZULIKIE 2023
The Department of History, Oriental College Kohima went on a field trip cum outing to Khonoma and Dzulikie on 22nd April 2023. 27 students participated in the trip. Three faculties of the Department, Mr. Tumben Ngullie, Miss Gwasole Tep and Miss Aboli Chikhe accompanied the students for the trip.
The major activities of the trip was a visit to some historical significant places such as the White Pillar in the village that commemorates Sub Major Nubir Sai and G H Damant, Lieutenant H H Forbes and Major C R and the Kuda Fort of the village, (which literally means place of defence), the Angami Naga Morung (which preserves centuries old Naga sleeping-bed), log drums, wooden plates, spoons and baskets.
Native of the village Mr. Viphenyii Meyase was the tour guide.
The visit to Dzulikie about 10 kms from Khonoma was a delight. Dzulikie had been named after its river Dzulikie and has gorgeous flora and fauna.
Visiting Khonoma and Dzulikie is an experience worth remembering and it counts as one of those tribal travel journeys.
DEBATE AND QUIZ COMPETITION
The Department of History for the first time organized Debate and Quiz competition which hence forth will be department’s annual event. The competition was held on 4th September 2023 at the College Auditorium. Seven department participated – Department of History, Political Science, Economics, Education, Tenyidie, English and Commerce. The main aim of the debate and quiz competition is to instill competitive spirit among the students, keep them updated and relevant, provide platform to the students, encourage students to look beyond their textual knowledge and also challenge their oratory skills.
All the History students of all the semester and students from each department attended the event. The first session with Debate was followed by second session with Quiz Competition and the Valedictory program. A total of fourteen students participated with two student participant from each department for the the Debate. A total of fourteen students participated with two participants from each department for the Quiz Competition as well. The judges of the Debate were Dr Kevizakilie Suokhrie, Miss Mhabeni Kikon and Miss Limanaro Walling with Mr Tumben Ngullie as the moderator. Miss Aboli Chikhe was the Quiz Master of the Quiz Competition. The entire competition was successful with active participation of the students from all the departments.
The Topic of the Debate Competition was National Education Policy 2020. Boon or Bane.
The Quiz Competition covered general knowledge on State, National and International.
The winner of the Debate Competition –
The first position was bagged by Zhoveto Lohe of BA 5th Semester from English Department
The second position was bagged by Nehachi CH Mark of BA 3rd Semester from Economics Department
The third position was bagged by Menuotoulie James Yhome of BA 5th semester from English Department
The winner of the Quiz Competition –
The first position by Kevikhrunu Koso and Moalong Imchen of BA 3rd semester of English Department
The second position by Mhonthung and Nanwang of BA 5th Semester of Department of History
The third position by Phito Rhakho and Besukhoyi Medeo of BA 5th Semester