Model Christian College celebrated its Annual Cultural Day on the 2nd of March 2024 at the college auditorium. The celebration was based on the theme ‘Appreciating Roots Revitalizing Culture’. The special guest for the day was Dr. Theyiesinuo Keditsu, Assistant professor Kohima College, Kohima.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Keditsu stated that, Cultural Day is not the end but the beginning of Cultural Celebration. She asserted that fashion should be a meaningful practise and that clothing is an identity and a narration of one’s own story. Dressing and attires she added, should be our way to reconnect with elders. She emphasized on the importance of dialogues and conversations between tribes and communities, highlighting the beauty of a common ancestry. She concluded with the statement that fashion can enrich our culture and tradition, while deepening our roots and revitalizing our culture.
The programme was compered by Shilumoa Longkumer and Haiziurangle, students of Model Christian College. The event witnessed folk-song, folk play, traditional war dance and others. The major highlight of the programme was a vibrant cultural display of textiles of various Naga tribes. The presentation of which included narration of motifs and patterns used in the different tribal clothes.
The programme ended with a vote of thanks by the Cultural Secretary, MCCSC.
One Day Faculty Development Programme
Model Christian College organized a One Day Faculty Development Programme on 3rd February 2024 at the college auditorium. The resource persons for the day were Prof. Glenn T. Thong, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, Meriema, and Dr. Sandip Ratna, Assoc. Prof. State College of Teacher Education, Kohima.
The programme was divided into three Sessions with topics like Role of Educator/ Teacher in the context of NEP 2020, Research, Project and Funding, and Tutorial: Concept and Practice.
Professor Glenn T. Thong on Role of Educator/Teacher in the context of NEP 2020, stressed on the importance of teachers being well equipped and well informed to act as educators and mentors. He also encouraged the teachers to pursue research studies which will benefit the individual, college and society as a whole.
With the implementation of NEP 2020, tutorial is now an integral part of the curriculum. Dr. Sandip Ratna, explained the concepts and practice of tutorial and emphasized that teachers play the role of a doctor in diagnosing, prescribing and evaluating the problems and abilities of the students.
The programme was moderated by Sentinaro Lemtur, Asst. Professor, Department of Geography, and the vote of thanks was delivered by the IQAC coordinator, Dr. Akano Yhokha.
First Autumn Fest Held At Model Christian College
Model Christian College hosted its 1st Autumn Fest, 2023 on the 21st October at the college campus under the theme "Upholding Ethnicity and Culture". Ajunlo Kent, President MCCSC and Convenor of the event, delivered the welcome address followed by an illuminating array of performances by the students of MCC and MHSS. Albert Arucho, Administrator MCC declared the Fest open.
The informal session witnessed performances by guest artists, Kekhrie Ringa, the Boho Singer and Azi Rudy who enthralled the crowd with their music.
The Autumn Fest was sponsored by Magdeline Coaching Centre (Platinum Sponsor), M/S T. Albert Angami and Co. (Gold Sponsor), Imperial IAS Academy (Gold Sponsor), All Nagaland Taxi Association (Bronze Sponsor) and Crescent International (Bronze Sponsor). The event is also co-sponsored by A-Ki Cafe, FoodSmith Restaurant, Uki Cafe, The Flat Bread, Auto Dynamic, Yaotsu's Restaurant, TaFMA, Alumni Association MCC, & Sosinle Ras.
The fest ended with a vote of thanks by Raphroyio Lerina, Co-Convenor of the event followed by a closing prayer by Karini Karang, B.A 3rd Semester.
