Media Release

Mangaluru, Mar 7: The department of History in association with Manusha (Mangalore University History Teachers Association) organized a university-level intercollegiate History Quiz competition for undergraduate college students on March 6 to explore and unravel the historical consciousness among the students.

Sr Dr M Jeswina AC, principal of St Agnes College presided over the programme. Dr Savithri K, principal of Canara Evening College and an Agnesian alumna was the inaugurator.

Speaking on the occasion, she said that History was the treasure house of knowledge and quizzing helps to explore and expand the horizon of one’s depth of knowledge. Also, St Agnes College has been fostering knowledge for a century in the History of west coast India. Dr Sujaya Suvarna, Associate Professor of History of Sri Gokarnatheshwara College was the guest of honour.

Meera, Head of the department of history, the programme co-ordinator welcomed the gathering. Tiffany Barrett, faculty member, department of History compered the event. Faheema, the student secretary proposed the vote of thanks.

Over 25 colleges from Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts participated in the event. GFG College, Haleyangadi bagged the winners trophy and GFC College, Melkar, Bantwal bagged the runners up trophy.