Weekly Blog May 16th

Welcome to the weekly PSU HRMA blog. We provide weekly updates on current PSU HRMA related events! http://www.psuhrma.blogspot.com/

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SPRING TERM MEETINGS

When: May 17th, 2011
Where: SBA 170
Time: 4:15-5:15pm
Speaker: ELECTIONS


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PSU HRMA - Officer Elections

Who: Portland State University Human Resource Management Association (PSU HRMA)
What: Elections for 2011-2012 Officers!
Where: SBA 170
When: Tuesday, May 17th, 4:15 PM-5:15 PM


Why become an officer?: Long standing tradition of networking and career opportunities available to officers.

Portland State University Human Resource Management Association has a long standing tradition of being one of the top rated student organizations in the country. This student organization doesn’t yield these results without top notch dedicated student officers that learn to network with the best of them. All officer positions are available. Candidates are required to give a 2 minute speech on why they feel they are the best person for that position. Paid HRMA members vote. Any questions on positions and descriptions please e-mail ggeiger@portlanddoubletree.com or come to the weekly meetings Tuesdays 4:15 in SBA170

Good Luck!

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2011 SHRM Conference

This year the Annual SHRM Conference will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada. The conference is from June 26th-29th. The conference is an excellent opportunity to meet and network with other HR professionals from across the country. It is also a forum to share ideas and best practices as well as a place to learn and enhance your knowledge about HR practices. For more information, you can attend this weeks meeting or you can visit the SHRM website at http://www.shrm.org/. Also, if you did not attend last weeks meeting, or did not sign up to show interest, please either come to today's meeting or email us at psuhrma@gmail .com and let us know you are seriously interested. Thank you!!!

*For those of you that are going, please see Genevieve or Baliey, so that they can get you shirt size. If you have not gotten your flight confirmation, please email Alan Cabelly or Genevieve Geiger.
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MERIT AWARD

Congrats to PSU HRMA for being awarded the Superior Mertit Award! This award recognizes student chapter achievements and a commitment to providing meaningful programs and services to your members. Thank you to all members that contributed to the ongoing excellence of this student chapter of HRMA.

By achieving this award, our chapter distinguishes itself as an outstanding organization dedicated to serving the needs of our members and to the advancement of the human resource management profession. Chapters that earned merit or superior merit status will receive an award plaque. The plaque will be sent to your student chapter advisor in early June. Additionally, a press release and full merit award report will be available at the end of May.

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2011 GOLF TOURNAMENT

We will be having our Annual Golf Tournament on Friday June 3rd, 2011. In preparation for the tournament, we are asking that all members take the time to think about any potential golfers they may know whether in the HR community or within their circle of family and friends. We also encourage you to email those in your linkedin network. We still need both golfers and sponsors, so as time is of the essence, we ask that you actively pursue all avenues for participation and product donations. Also, if you are interested in volunteering, whether in preparation for the tournament or on the day of, please email psuhrma with the subject line "GOLF TOURNAMENT". Thank you!!! ***Flyers and registration forms are available. Please email psuhrma@gmail.com if you need either form or more information. ________________________________________________


Be A Star-Join HRMA! Interested in Joining PSU HRMA and SHRM? Please e-mail psuhrma@gmail.com for more information. You can also visit us during our office hours in the SBA room 393. Just a reminder that you do need to renew your memberships every year. PSU HRMA memberships are valid from September-June. _______________________________________________

Don't forget: You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn!!! http://twitter.com/psu_hrma http://www.facebook.com/ look up PSU HRMA http://www.linkedin.com/in/psuhrma

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

Weekly Blog May 2nd, 2011

Welcome to the weekly PSU HRMA blog. We provide weekly updates on current PSU HRMA related events! http://www.psuhrma.blogspot.com/

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SPRING TERM MEETINGS

When: May 3rd, 2011
Where: SBA 170
Time: 4:15-5:15pm
Speaker: OFFICERS MEETING (NO SPEAKER MEETING)


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PSU HRMA - Officer Elections

Who: Portland State University Human Resource Management Association (PSU HRMA)
What: Elections for 2011-2012 Officers!
Where: SBA 170
When: Tuesday, May 17th, 4:15 PM-5:15 PM

*Notify Alan Cabelly at alanc@sba.pdx.edu by 5/10 of your interest.

Why become an officer?: Long standing tradition of networking and career opportunities available to officers.

Portland State University Human Resource Management Association has a long standing tradition of being one of the top rated student organizations in the country. This student organization doesn’t yield these results without top notch dedicated student officers that learn to network with the best of them. All officer positions are availableCandidates are required to give a 2 minute speech on why they feel they are the best person for that positionPaid HRMA members voteAny questions on positions and descriptions please e-mail ggeiger@portlanddoubletree.com or come to the weekly meetings Tuesdays 4:15 in SBA170

Good Luck!

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PHRMA LUNCHEON

Topic: PHRMA Strategic Management Conference / May Luncheon
When: Thursday May 12, 2011
Location: Oregon Convention Center
Time: 7:30am & 11:30am

This is a great way to become involved within PSU HRMA and also a good way to network. If you would like to volunteer at this luncheon, please send an email to psuhrma@gmail.com with the subject line PHRMA April Luncheon. You have to be a member to volunteer.
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2011 SHRM Conference

This year the Annual SHRM Conference will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada. The conference is from June 26th-29th. The conference is an excellent opportunity to meet and network with other HR professionals from across the country. It is also a forum to share ideas and best practices as well as a place to learn and enhance your knowledge about HR practices. For more information, you can attend this weeks meeting or you can visit the SHRM website at http://www.shrm.org/. Also, if you did not attend last weeks meeting, or did not sign up to show interest, please either come to today's meeting or email us at psuhrma@gmail .com and let us know you are seriously interested. Thank you!!! _____________________________________________

STUDENT RESUME BOOK

STUDENT RESUME BOOK HRMA is proud to promote your resume and post in on PHRMA website for employers that are seeking talented candidates to be part of their organization. If you would like to use this opportunity and include your resume in the Student Resume Book which will be available on the following website http://www.portlandhrma.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=2, please do the following:

1. Sign the consent to publish your resume and bring it to the HRMA meeting which is on Tuesday at 4:15 pm. 2. Email your resume to Ecaterina Nedelco: nedelcoe@gmail.com - VP of External Relations in two formats: .pdf and .doc _________________________________________

2011 GOLF TOURNAMENT

We will be having our Annual Golf Tournament on Friday June 3rd, 2011 In preparation for the tournament, we are asking that all members take the time to think about any potential golfers they may know whether in the HR community or within their circle of family and friends. Also, if you are interested in volunteering, whether in preparation for the tournament or on the day of, please email psuhrma with the subject line "GOLF TOURNAMENT". Thank you!!! ***Flyers and registration forms are available. Please email psuhrma@gmail.com if you need either form or more information. ________________________________________________

CWCG SCHOLORSHIP

Hello All, Announcing a scholarship opportunity from Columbia Willamette Compensation Group (CWCG) for students in the Compensation & Benefits field! Two scholarships of $500.00 each will be awarded annually (dependent upon funding) to the students demonstrating a desire to pursue a career in the Compensation and Benefits profession. The application is available on the CWCG website will be accepted now through May 15, 2011: http://www.cwcg.org/education/scholarships _______________________________________________

Be A Star-Join HRMA! Interested in Joining PSU HRMA and SHRM? Please e-mail psuhrma@gmail.com for more information. You can also visit us during our office hours in the SBA room 393. Just a reminder that you do need to renew your memberships every year. PSU HRMA memberships are valid from September-June. ___________________________________________________________

Don't forget: You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn!!! http://twitter.com/psu_hrma http://www.facebook.com/ look up PSU HRMA http://www.linkedin.com/in/psuhrma Blog updated by: Alisha Head, VP Internal Relations - PSU HRMA psuhrma@gmail.com

Weekly Blog April 4th 2011

Welcome to the weekly PSU HRMA blog. We provide weekly updates on current PSU HRMA related events! http://www.psuhrma.blogspot.com/

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SPRING TERM MEETINGS

Our kick-off meeting will be held Tueday April 5th from 4:15pm - 5:15pm in SBA room 170. AGENDA: *Who we are *Applications *Speakers *Elections for next year's officers this term *SHRM Conference *Golf Tournament *Conference in Ellensburg ___________________________________________________ PHRMA LUNCHEON Topic: Practical Tools for Working with and Successfully Recruiting Individuals with Disabilities When: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: 10:30am - 1:00pm Where: DoubleTree Hotel, Lloyd Center, 1000 NE Multnomah Portland, OR 97232 This is a great way to become involved within PSU HRMA and also a good way to network. If you would like to volunteer at this luncheon, please send an email to psuhrma@gmail.com with the subject line PHRMA April Luncheon. You have to be a member to volunteer. _________________________________________________________________ 2011 SHRM Conference This year the Annual SHRM Conference will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada. The conference is from June 26th-29th. The conference is an excellent opportunity to meet and network with other HR professionals from across the country. It is also a forum to share ideas and best practices as well as a place to learn and enhance your knowledge about HR practices. For more information, you can attend next weeks meeting or you can visit the SHRM website at http://www.shrm.org/. _________________________________________________________________ STUDENT RESUME BOOK STUDENT RESUME BOOK HRMA is proud to promote your resume and post in on PHRMA website for employers that are seeking talented candidates to be part of their organization. If you would like to use this opportunity and include your resume in the Student Resume Book which will be available on the following website http://www.portlandhrma.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=2, please do the following: 1. Sign the consent to publish your resume and bring it to the HRMA meeting which is on Tuesday at 4:15 pm. 2. Email your resume to Ecaterina Nedelco: nedelcoe@gmail.com - VP of External Relations in two formats: .pdf and .doc _________________________________________________________________ 2011 GOLF TOURNAMENT We will be having our Annual Golf Tournament on Friday June 3rd, 2011 In preparation for the tournament, we are asking that all members take the time to think about any potential golfers they may know whether in the HR community or within their circle of family and friends. Also, if you are interested in volunteering, whether in preparation for the tournament or on the day of, please email psuhrma with the subject line "GOLF TOURNAMENT". Thank you!!! ***Flyers and registration forms are available. Please email psuhrma@gmail.com if you need either form or more information. _________________________________________________________________________ CWCG SCHOLORSHIP Hello All, Announcing a scholarship opportunity from Columbia Willamette Compensation Group (CWCG) for students in the Compensation & Benefits field! Two scholarships of $500.00 each will be awarded annually (dependent upon funding) to the students demonstrating a desire to pursue a career in the Compensation and Benefits profession. The application is available on the CWCG website will be accepted now through May 15, 2011: http://www.cwcg.org/education/scholarships __________________________________________________________________ Be A Star-Join HRMA! Interested in Joining PSU HRMA and SHRM? Please e-mail psuhrma@gmail.com for more information. You can also visit us during our office hours in the SBA room 393. Just a reminder that you do need to renew your memberships every year. PSU HRMA memberships are valid from September-June. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Don't forget: You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn!!! http://twitter.com/psu_hrma http://www.facebook.com/ look up PSU HRMA http://www.linkedin.com/in/psuhrma Blog updated by: Alisha Head, VP Internal Relations - PSU HRMA psuhrma@gmail.com

Weekly Blog March 28th

Welcome to the weekly PSU HRMA blog. We provide weekly updates on current PSU HRMA related events! http://www.psuhrma.blogspot.com/

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SPRING TERM MEETINGS

Our kick-off meeting will be held Tueday April 5th from 4:15pm - 5:15pm in SBA room 170. Our guest speaker will be our very own advisor, Mr. Alan Cabelly. He well be focusing on what’s next for HRMA and the SHRM conference. ___________________________________________________ 2011 SHRM Conference This year the Annual SHRM Conference will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada. The conference is from June 26th-29th. The conference is an excellent opportunity to meet and network with other HR professionals from across the country. It is also a forum to share ideas and best practices as well as a place to learn and enhance your knowledge about HR practices. For more information, you can attend next weeks meeting or you can visit the SHRM website at www.shrm.org. _________________________________________________________________ NHRMA 2011 Student Conference and Games case competition When: April 8th & 9th Perks of participating: Discount trip by 70-75%, Networking with HR professionals, Great place to see and be seen, resume booster and if members of the team win their trip to the SHRM conference will be paid! **If interested, please respond back to Genevive at ggeiger@portlanddoubletree.com or Alan Cabelly at alanc@sba.pdx.edu by THIS WEDNESDAY. **Information regarding the case competition can be found at http://www.nhrma.org/ __________________________________________________________________ STUDENT RESUME BOOK Its almost that time to submit your resumes! PHRMA will be giving HRMA members the opportunity to showcase their professional skills via their resume on the PHRMA website. HRMA is proud to promote your resume and post in on PHRMA website for employers that are seeking talented candidates to be part of their organization. If you would like to include your resume in the Student Resume Book which will be available on the following website http://www.portlandhrma.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=2 , please make sure your resume is current and up to date. The Student Resume book will be available starting spring term, so get ready and watch for more details! _________________________________________________________________ 2011 GOLF TOURNAMENT We will be having our Annual Golf Tournament on Friday June 3rd, 2011 In preparation for the tournament, we are asking that all members take the time to think about any potential golfers they may know whether in the HR community or within their circle of family and friends. We will have more information and flyers available later this week. Also, if you are interested in volunteering, whether in preparation for the tournament or on the day of, please email psuhrma with the subject line "GOLF TOURNAMENT". Thank you!!! _________________________________________________________________________ CWCG SCHOLORSHIP Hello All, Announcing a scholarship opportunity from Columbia Willamette Compensation Group (CWCG) for students in the Compensation & Benefits field! Two scholarships of $500.00 each will be awarded annually (dependent upon funding) to the students demonstrating a desire to pursue a career in the Compensation and Benefits profession. The application is available on the CWCG website will be accepted now through May 15, 2011: http://www.cwcg.org/education/scholarships __________________________________________________________________ Be A Star-Join HRMA! Interested in Joining PSU HRMA and SHRM? Please e-mail psuhrma@gmail.com for more information. You can also visit us during our office hours in the SBA room 393. Just a reminder that you do need to renew your memberships every year. PSU HRMA memberships are valid from September-June. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Don't forget: You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn!!! http://twitter.com/psu_hrma http://www.facebook.com/ look up PSU HRMA http://www.linkedin.com/in/psuhrma Blog updated by: Alisha Head, VP Internal Relations - PSU HRMA psuhrma@gmail.com

Weekly Blog March 14th

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

http://www.psuhrma.blogspot.com/

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Upcoming Meetings


There are no more meeting this term! Meetings will resume spring term.

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SPRING TERM MEETINGS

Meetings will be held on Tuesday's from 4:15pm-5:15pm, so please mark your calendars!

More infor to come on room #.

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STUDENT RESUME BOOK

Its almost that time to submit your resumes! PHRMA will be giving HRMA members the opportunity to showcase their professional skills via their resume on the PHRMA website. HRMA is proud to promote your resume and post in on PHRMA website for employers that are seeking talented candidates to be part of their organization. If you would like to include your resume in the Student Resume Book which will be available on the following website http://www.portlandhrma.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=2 , please make sure your resume is current and up to date. The Student Resume book will be available starting spring term, so get ready and watch for more details!
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2011 GOLF TOURNAMENT


We will be having our Annual Golf Tournament on Friday June 3rd, 2011

In preparation for the tournament, we are asking that all members take the time to think about any potential golfers they may know whether in the HR community or within their circle of family and friends. We will have more information and flyers available later this week.

Also, if you are interested in volunteering, whether in preparation for the tournament or on the day of, please email psuhrma with the subject line "GOLF TOURNAMENT".

Thank you!!!
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PHRMA LUNCHEON

Topic: Fierce Conversations for Human Resource Development
When: Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Time: 10:30am - 1:00pm
Where: DoubleTree Hotel, Lloyd Center, 1000 NE Multnomah Portland, OR 97232

This is a great way to become involved within PSU HRMA and also a good way to network. If you would like to volunteer at this luncheon, please send an email to psuhrma@gmail.com with the subject line PHRMA March Luncheon. You have to be a member to volunteer..
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CWCG SCHOLORSHIP

Hello All,

Announcing a scholarship opportunity from Columbia Willamette Compensation Group (CWCG) for students in the Compensation & Benefits field! Two scholarships of $500.00 each will be awarded annually (dependent upon funding) to the students demonstrating a desire to pursue a career in the Compensation and Benefits profession.

The application is available on the CWCG website will be accepted now through May 15, 2011: http://www.cwcg.org/education/scholarships
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PAC WEST CONFERENCE

PSU HRMA was represented at the Pacific West Regional Conference Case Competition this past weekend. Members learned firsthand how to think on their feet, while networking with western students and professionals. For more information regarding the case competition, go to

http://www.shrm.org/Conferences/StudentConferences/Pages/PacificWestRSC.aspx

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Be A Star-Join HRMA!

Interested in Joining PSU HRMA and SHRM?

Please e-mail psuhrma@gmail.com for more information. You can also visit us during our office hours in the SBA room 393. Just a reminder that you do need to renew your memberships every year. PSU HRMA memberships are valid from September-June.

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Don't forget: You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn!!!


http://twitter.com/psu_hrma
http://www.facebook.com/ look up PSU HRMA
http://www.linkedin.com/in/psuhrma


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