PSU HRMA Weekly News (2/24/09)

Welcome to the weekly PSU HRMA blog.
We provide weekly updates on current PSU HRMA related events and information.

http://www.psuhrma.blogspot.com/
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PSU HRMA Speaker Meeting

The things your employment attorney wished you did (or didn't) do.
Speaker: Lisa Umscheid

Wednesday, February 25th
4:15-5:15pm
Smith room 238 (NOT room 328)


Open to all majors. Refreshments provided.

Lisa Umscheid practices employment law at Ball Janik LLP. She has considerable legal expertise in employment law counseling, employment litigation, labor law, and general government law.
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*PSU HRMA Speaker Meeting

Humane Resources: The Secret Retention Program
Speaker: Iris Sasaki

Wednesday, March 4th
4:15-5:15pm
Smith room 294

Open to all majors. Refreshments provided.

Lisa Umscheid practices employment law at Ball Janik LLP. She has considerable legal expertise in employment law counseling, employment litigation, labor law, and general government law.

*Last speaker meeting of Winter Term.
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PSU HRMA Speaker Last Week

Thank you to Jeff Eyman for speaking to us last week about
What happens to HR in a Down Economy: A Professional's Perspective
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Employer Panel Discussion:
Job Opportunities in a Tough Economy

Tuesday, March 3rd
4:00 - 5:30pm
SBA room 290

This event is co-sponsored by the SBA Student Organizations and the Undergraduate Career Services office. The last 30 minutes of this event will be open for students to meet with the panelists and the SBA student organization leaders.
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Tips of the Week for
the School of Business Administration

SBA Job Fair

Friday, April 17th
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Smith room TBA

Dress is Business Casual.

Seniors and recent grads are invited to meet local employers.
Bring your resume. This is an excellent networking opportunity.


Interview Coaching Day for Seniors

Participants will:
Be scheduled for a 30-minute practice interview with a business professional. Receive valuable tips and feedback.
Gain confidence for their future job-search.

Thursday, April 30th
9:00am - 4:00pm (Scheduled 30 minute appointments)

MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND

To register: Send a copy of your resume, along with your registration request to franm@sba.pdx.edu or bring a copy of your resume to SBA Career Services SBA room 240.

You MUST provide a copy of your resume to participate.

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Blog updated by: Kerensa Loucks, VP Internal Relations - PSU HRMA
psuhrma@gmail.com

PSU HRMA Weekly News (2/17/09)

Welcome to the weekly PSU HRMA blog.
We provide weekly updates on current PSU HRMA related events and information.

http://www.psuhrma.blogspot.com/
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PSU HRMA Speaker Meeting

What happens to HR in a Down Economy: A Professional's Perspective
Speaker: Jeff Eyman

Wednesday, February 11th
4:15-5:15
Smith room 296

Open to all majors. Refreshments provided.
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Valentine's Day Rose Sale

Thank you to everyone who helped out with the Rose Sale.
More info to come next week.
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February PHRMA Lunch Program
Topic:
Corporate Social Responsibility & Business Sustainability: HR's Leadership Role

Speaker: SHRM's Director of International Programs, Howard A. Wallack, GPHR

Monday, February 25th
11:00am - 1:30pm
Double Tree Hotel at Lloyd Center (1000 NE Multnomah)

This is a great way to become involved within PSU HRMA. By volunteering at or attending a Lunch sponsored by the Portland Human Resource Management Association you will have the opportunity to interact with HR Professionals in the Portland area.

A student rate is now available for additional PSU HRMA members interested in attending the luncheon.

If you are interested in attending the luncheon with the student rate, e-mail psuhrma@gmail.com with the subject line: Attend February PHRMA Lunch by Wednesday, February 17th.

Thanks,
Stephanie Hunt
VP External Relations
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PSU HRMA Speaker Last Week

Thank you to Tanya Barham for speaking to us last week about the rising cost of healthcare and wellness as a strategy.

For more information about her organization visit:
http://recesswellness.com/
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Tips of the Week for
the School of Business Administration

21st Annual Career Information Day

Wednesday, February 18th
11:00am - 3:00pm
Smith 3rd Floor Ballroom

This annual event is sponsored by the PSU Career Center.
Employers share career and job-related information with PSU students and alumni.

For more information visit:
www.pdx.edu/careers


Spring 2009 Registration Dates

*Note: registration begins at 8:00am

Graduates and Postbac Graduates: Monday 2/16/2009

Seniors: Wednesday 2/18/2009

Postbac Undergraduates: Monday 2/23/2009

Juniors: Wednesday 2/25/2009

Sophomores: Monday 3/02/2009

Freshman: Wednesday 3/04/2009

Quick Entry/SBA Non-Admit Day: Monday 3/09/2009
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Blog updated by: Kerensa Loucks, VP Internal Relations - PSU HRMA
psuhrma@gmail.com

PSU HRMA Weekly News (2/10/09)

Welcome to the weekly PSU HRMA blog.
We provide weekly updates on current PSU HRMA related events and information.

http://www.psuhrma.blogspot.com/
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PSU HRMA Speaker Meeting

Wellness as a strategy to control rising health care costs
Speaker: Tanya Barham

Wednesday, February 11th
4:15-5:15
Smith room 296

Open to all majors. Refreshments provided.
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Valentine's Day Rose Sale

Click Here to view a PDF file of the Rose Sale Order Form

Completed rose order forms can be dropped off at the SBA Faculty Services front desk in room 560.


All rose orders (with payment) must be in by
Wednesday, February 11th at 3:30pm.


There are various ways to help out with this event including collecting orders, preparing orders and delivering orders.

*Remember that you are considered an active member by volunteering for PSU HRMA. This is important for members wanting to receive funding towards the SHRM Conference.

E-mail Renee at psuhrma@gmail.com if you would like additional information.
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Golf Tournament Committee Meeting

Monday, February 16th
4:00pm - 5:00pm
SBA room 270

Everyone is invited to attend.

*This is our primary fundraiser for members attending the SHRM Conference.
Volunteering at the PHRMA Golf Tournament is a requirement for members attending the SHRM Conference.


E-mail psuhrma@gmail.com if you would like to be part of the PHRMA Golf Tournament Committee.
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February PHRMA Lunch Program
Topic:
Corporate Social Responsibility & Business Sustainability: HR's Leadership Role

Speaker: SHRM's Director of International Programs, Howard A. Wallack, GPHR

Monday, February 25th
11:00am - 1:30pm
Double Tree Hotel at Lloyd Center (1000 NE Multnomah)

*We already have enough volunteers for the luncheon but are negotiating a student rate so that interested students can attend the luncheon at a discounted rate.

This is a great way to become involved within PSU HRMA. By volunteering at or attending a Lunch sponsored by the Portland Human Resource Management Association you will have the oppportunity to interact with HR Professionals in the Portland area.

If you are interested in attending the luncheon, e-mail psuhrma@gmail.com with the subject line: Attend February PHRMA Lunch.

Thanks,
Stephanie Hunt
VP External Relations
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Job Shadow Week for PSU HRMA Members

Register now to Job Shadow an HR Professional for two to four hours during our job shadow week held Monday, February 23rd - Friday, February 27th.

This is an opportunity for you to see first hand what the daily life of a Human Resources professional is like and to obtain insights about the field of Human Resources.

We need to schedule job shadow appointments as soon as possible.

Please e-mail psuhrma@gmail.com if you would like to register for a job shadow with a HR Professional.

Thanks,
Kerensa Loucks
VP Internal Relations
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Tips of the Week for
the School of Business Administration

Spring 2009 Registration Dates

*Note: registration begins at 8:00am

Graduates and Postbac Graduates: Monday 2/16/2009

Seniors: Wednesday 2/18/2009

Postbac Undergraduates: Monday 2/23/2009

Juniors: Wednesday 2/25/2009

Sophomores: Monday 3/02/2009

Freshman: Wednesday 3/04/2009

Quick Entry/SBA Non-Admit Day: Monday 3/09/2009


21st Annual Career Information Day

Wednesday, February 18th
11:00am - 3:00pm
Smith 3rd Floor Ballroom

This annual event is sponsored by the PSU Career Center.
Employers share career and job-related information with PSU students and alumni.

For more information visit:
www.pdx.edu/careers
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Blog updated by: Kerensa Loucks, VP Internal Relations - PSU HRMA
psuhrma@gmail.com

PSU HRMA Weekly News (2/3/09)

Welcome to the weekly PSU HRMA blog.
We provide weekly updates on current PSU HRMA related events and information.

http://www.psuhrma.blogspot.com/
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Two upcoming student conferences:

PacWest Conference - HR Games in Boise, ID
(April 3-5)

If you are interested in attending and/or participating in the HR Games please e-mail psuhrma@gmail.com


NHRMA Student Conference - Case Competition in Bellingham, WA
(April 17-19)

If you are interested in attending and/or participating in the Case Competition please e-mail psuhrma@gmail.com

Please reply by Wednesday, February 4th as we are detailing our yearly budget.
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PHRMA Scholarships
(Deadline: Sunday, February 8, 2009)

The Portland Human Resource Management Association is awarding two $1,000 scholarships.

Note that you must be a member of PSU HRMA to apply.

Click Here to view a PDF file of the PHRMA Scholarship Application

If you would like a word file of the PHRMA Scholarship Application, please e-mail psuhrma@gmail.com (It was also e-mailed to all members).
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Valentine's Day Rose Sale

There are various ways to help out with this event including collecting orders, preparing orders and delivering orders.

*Remember that you are considered an active member by volunteering for PSU HRMA. This is important for members wanting to receive funding towards the
SHRM Conference.

E-mail Renee at psuhrma@gmail.com if you would like additional information.

Click Here to view a PDF file of the Rose Sale Order Form
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Golf Tournament Committee Meeting
(First Meeting)

Monday, February 9th
4:00pm - 5:00pm
SBA room 270

Everyone is invited to attend.

This will be an informational meeting and we will be going over some of the beginning details of the tournament.

*This is our primary fundraiser for members attending the SHRM Conference.
Volunteering at the PHRMA Golf Tournament is a requirement for members attending the SHRM Conference.


E-mail psuhrma@gmail.com if you would like to be part of the PHRMA Golf Tournament Committee.
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February PHRMA Lunch Program
Topic:
Corporate Social Responsibility & Business Sustainability: HR's Leadership Role

Speaker: SHRM's Director of International Programs, Howard A. Wallack, GPHR

Monday, February 25th
11:00am - 1:30pm
Double Tree Hotel at Lloyd Center (1000 NE Multnomah)

*We already have enough volunteers for the luncheon but are negotiating a student rate so that interested students can attend the luncheon at a discounted rate.

This is a great way to become involved within PSU HRMA. By volunteering at or attending a Lunch sponsored by the Portland Human Resource Management Association you will have the oppportunity to interact with HR Professionals in the Portland area.

If you are interested in attending the luncheon, e-mail psuhrma@gmail.com with the subject line: Attend February PHRMA Lunch.

Thanks,
Stephanie Hunt
VP External Relations
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Job Shadow Week for PSU HRMA Members

Register now to Job Shadow an HR Professional for two to four hours during our job shadow week held Monday, February 23rd - Friday, February 27th.

This is an opportunity for you to see first hand what the daily life of a Human Resources professional is like and to obtain insights about the field of Human Resources.

We need to schedule job shadow appointments as soon as possible.

Please e-mail psuhrma@gmail.com if you would like to register for a job shadow with a HR Professional.

Thanks,
Kerensa Loucks
VP Internal Relations
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Resume Review Workshop Last Week

Thank you to the four professionals who helped review resumes: Carie Stahorn, Katie O'Rear, Mark Kajitani and Christina York.
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Tips of the Week for
the School of Business Administration

21st Annual Career Information Day

Wednesday, February 18th
11:00am to 3:00pm
Smith 3rd Floor Ballroom
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Blog updated by: Kerensa Loucks, VP Internal Relations - PSU HRMA
psuhrma@gmail.com