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U R E D U CATO RS EV EN T for N EW S TU D EN TS An inaugural UR Educators Event was held on September 29, 2016 to officially welcome new Education students to the teacher profession. New students heard inspirational talks from Dean Jennifer Tupper, U of R President and Vice- Chancellor Vianne Timmons, Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation Senior Staff Administrator Rob Lehne, and Regina Public Schools Deputy Director Mike Walters. The speakers deliberated on all that one can become with a teaching degree, the difference one can make as a teacher, and the responsibility one has as a teacher and role model for youth. New students received a professional pin and pledge card from Dean Jennifer Tupper and Associate Dean of Student Services and Undergraduate Programs, Valerie Mulholland. The students then signed the poster to signify their willingness to take on all that the teaching profession entails. The poster was framed and exhibited on the wall near the Dean's office. After a group photo, the new students read aloud in unison from their pledge cards and then enjoyed some refreshments. The organizing committee included Dean Jennifer Tupper, Associate Dean Val Mulholland, Student Program Centre Manager Nicole Glas, Communications Officer/Publications Manager, Shuana Niessen, and the Associate Dean’s Assistant, Wanneta Martin. Above: Pledge (card front) and Pin (card back) Page 4