NU Tenyidie deptt celebrates silver jubilee

Nagaland University, Tenyidie department celebrated its silver jubilee at Ura Academy Hall, here, on Saturday.
Speaking at the programme after releasing the jubilee souvenir, Ura Academy president, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsü recalled the initial days after the introduction of Tenyidie as a subject, which he said was first introduced at Kohima College and later at NU.
Describing the introduction of Tenyidie language as a subject, a remarkable timeline in history, Dr. Shürhozelie exhorted the students by saying that that the older generation had high hopes from the youth.
In this regard, he advised them to not only complete their studies also do more research and document the good traditional practices and Naga cultures.
At the programme, greetings was delivered by administrative in-charge of Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, dean, School of Education and Humanities, Prof. Buno Zetsuvi.
Prof. Buno informed that the Tenyidie department has produced more than 300 post-graduates, 329 dissertations and seven PhDs.
Prof. Zetsuvi said that the department was laying more emphasis on language analysis and creative writings and highlighted the courses provided while department of Linguistics, (Retd. HoD) Prof. D Kuolie presented history and significance of Tenyidie department.
The programme was led by department of Tenyidie, assistant professor Dr. Metuo Liezietsu, department of Tenyidie, HoD, Dr Petekhrienuo Sorhie delivered welcome address, NU Anthem by MA Tenyidie students and special songs by Kekhriezonuo Mere and friends, Dr. Medongulie Tsiekhanuo and duet by Kükhrüveyi and Nüvekholü.
Later, department of Tenyidie associate professor Dr Mimi Kevichusa Ezung proposed the vote of thanks.
A talent show was also organised after the formal session.