UNI to induct students intoTeacher Education program

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa--The University of Northern Iowa's College of Education will host its biannual Teacher Education Induction Convocation at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 2, in the Great Hall at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.

All 370 students who have satisfied requirements for admission into the UNI Teacher Education program are invited to participate in the official induction into this field of study. Catherine Miller, associate professor of mathematics, will deliver the convocation address. Becky Hawbaker, chair of the Teacher Education faculty, will present the candidates and perform the pinning of affirmation of candidates.

Gloria Gibson, executive vice president & provost and professor, will grant the candidates admission to the Teacher Education program.

This will be the 42nd group of candidates inducted into the Teacher Education program since formal ceremonies began in 1991. Parents and friends of the candidates are invited to attend, along with UNI faculty and administrators. A reception will follow in the GBPAC lobby.

For more information, contact Kathy Oakland, instructor in the Department of Teaching, at 319-273-2591 or kathy.oakland@uni.edu.