Markwart receives President’s Medal

The University of Regina’s President’s Medal was awarded to Jenel Markwart at the spring convocation. Markwart graduated with a Bachelor of Education – Elementary through the Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program with Great Distinction. Markwart also received an overall evaluation of outstanding on her elementary education internship placement. The SUNTEP program includes Native studies and cross-cultural education with an emphasis on Métis and First Nations history and culture. The President’s Medal is the highest of the university’s awards given to a student receiving a first degree, who has demonstrated academic excellence as well as major leadership in, and commitment to, extracurricular activities. Markwart will be teaching Grades 6 and 7 students at Centennial Community School this fall with the Regina Public Schools.