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Seen in the picture are jubilee choir members presenting the college anthem.[/caption]
Kohima, Nov. 21 (EMN): Established in 1992 with its motto “We learn to serve,” Alder College Kohima celebrated its silver jubilee at the college premises on November 21.
Rev. Tuisem A Shishak, Principal Emeritus of Patkai Christian College and chief guest of the celebration, commented that Christians have the tendency of being contended with mediocrity in all they do including studies and business etc and viewed that it was one reason why non-Christians get all the Nobel prizes.
He said, “I must admit that we have fallen short of nurturing an intellectual culture in our colleges, including Patkai College. I see no competitive spirit among either students or the faculty in research and scholarship.
“If we ever hope to provide leadership in the field of higher education, our faculty and students have to be convinced that liberal education, considered in itself, is simply the cultivation of the intellect as such, and its object is nothing more or less than intellectual excellence.”
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Rev. Tuisem A Shishak speaking at the silver jubilee celebration of Alder College on November 21. (EM Images)[/caption]
He has congratulated the management and the college community on the special occasion. “Let us be reminded of the God who brought this college into being 25 years ago. Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labour in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain” (Ps. 127:1),” he stated.
He further challenged the Alder College community to remain ever vigilant in maintaining discipline in spiritual, academic, and social endeavours.
Keviyachü Liegise, chairman of Alder College, said the college wants to be identified as an institution where people come and become more well-informed, more equipped and empowered to be better and ultimately to become more responsible citizens to the society.
Kuholi Chishi, Director of Higher Education, emphasised on the need of quality education. She said institution should be opened to understand the young people and identify their talent to perform in their own area of interest.
As a part of the jubilee celebration, a monolith was erected in the college premises.
