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Registration Closed

Registration closes Feb 23rd, 2015

 
 
Fees
SHRM Chapter Member $0
Student (full time - undergrad) $0
Non-SHRM Chapter Member $0

Location & Directions

UW Whitewater – Hyland Hall
809 W Starin Road
Whitewater, WI 53190

Lodging

Super 8 – Whitewater
917 East Milwaukee Street
Whitewater, WI 53190
1-262-472-0400
$89 (2 double beds)
**Mention WISHRM GAMES for rates
 
Baymont – Whitewater
1355 W Main Street
Whitewater, WI 53190
1-262-472-9400
$94 (2 double beds)
**Mention WISHRM GAMES for rates
 
 
2015 WISHRM Student Conference and HR Games Competition
March 6-7, 2015 - UW Whitewater

UW Whitewater - Hyland Hall
809 W. Starin Road
Whitewater, WI 53190
 
Registration is now closed for the 2015 Student Conference & HR Games being hosted by the University of Wisconsin -Whitewater on March 6-7, 2015.

There are 5 different registration types to choose from:

(1) Student HR Games Participant: Teams of 2 or 3 compete in a jeopardy-style competition in HR-related categories! Before registering, pick your teammates and come up with a team name as you will need this to register. Each member of the team must register separately and use the same team name.
What is HR Games? Check out information at SHRM Website.

(2) Student – Conference Only: For those students that want to attend but are not interested in competing on an HR Games team. There will be events on Friday night for you to participate in if you are not interested in watching the games; you are also welcome to volunteer.

(3) Chapter Advisor – Advisors attending with your chapter.

(4) Conference Volunteers – for those Professional Chapter Members that are interested in giving their time at the conference
 

(5) Speakers/MBA – for those attending as a speaker or to represent an MBA program.

There is no cost to attend the conference.

Registration Deadline: February 23rd, 2015!

Questions? Please contact Matt Nechodom, PHR, mnechodo@amfam.com or 608.242-4100, ext. 38692
 
Volunteers Needed for HR Games. Click Here

Agenda
Schedule subject to change.  Tentative schedule shown below.

FRIDAY, March 6, 2015
 
Time
 
Location
Event
2:00pm-4:00 pm
Hyland Hall
Wisconsin State Council Meeting
4:00pm-7:00 pm
Hyland Hall
Attendee Registration
4:00pm-5:15 pm Hyland Hall Volunteer Registration
5:15pm-6:00 pm
Hyland Hall
HR Games Volunteer Training
5:00pm-6:00 pm
Univerity Center
Attendee Sit-Down Dinner
6:15pm-6:30 pm
Hyland Hall
Opening Ceremony & HR Games Overview
6:40pm-7:10 pm
Hyland Hall
HR GAMES:  ROUND 1 (15 min prep/15 min competition)
7:15 pm -7:40 pm
Hyland Hall
HR GAMES:  ROUND 2 (10 min prep/15 min competition)
7:45 pm -8:05 pm
Hyland Hall
HR GAMES:  ROUND 3 (5 min prep/15 min competition)
8:10 pm -8:30 pm
Hyland Hall
HR GAMES:  ROUND 4 (5 min prep/15 min competition)
8:35 pm -8:55 pm
Hyland Hall
HR GAMES:  ROUND 5 (5 min prep/15 min competition)
9:00 pm -9:10 pm
Hyland Hall
HR GAMES Friday Night Wrap-Up (Announce Finalists)
9:10pm -? University Center Gather at the University Center for billards, bowling, darts or check out a movie

 

SATURDAY, March 7th, 2015
 
Time
 
Location
Event
8:00am-10:00am
Hyland Hall
Attendee, Volunteer & Speaker Registration
8:00am-9:00am
Hyland Hall
Breakfast
9:00am-10:00am
Hyland Hall
Keynote Speaker
10:10am-11:00am
Hyland Hall
Break-out Sessions "A"
11:10am-12:00pm
Hyland Hall
Break-out Sessions "B"
12:00pm-12:40pm
Hyland Hall
Lunch
12:45pm-1:15pm
Hyland Hall
HR GAMES Semi-Finals
1:20pm-1:50pm
Hyland Hall
HR GAMES Finals
2:00pm-2:15pm
Hyland Hall
Conclusion/Awards

 

 



 

 

 

Contact Information

Terleen Cheslock
 

Sarah Reuter

Em: collegerelationsdirector@wishrm.org
Term start:  1/1/2026


Biography

Sarah Reuter is a Human Resources Generalist at Avidity Science, specializing in talent management and full‑cycle HR support across the employee lifecycle. With more than five years of experience in the manufacturing industry, her background includes recruiting and onboarding, performance and talent management, retention strategies, HR analytics, HRIS, compliance and continuous improvement. Sarah also leads the Employee Engagement Team and contributes as a member of the Wellness Team, supporting initiatives that foster connection, recognition, and employee well‑being. 

Sarah began her HR career after completing three internships while earning her BBA in Human Resources Management from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh. Her professional work has remained rooted in manufacturing environments, where she partners closely with leaders and employees to strengthen culture, streamline HR processes, and support organizational development.

In addition to her work at Avidity Science, Sarah is highly engaged in the SHRM community. Her involvement began as President of the UW Oshkosh SHRM student chapter and continued through service as Secretary and College Relations Director for the Racine & Kenosha Area SHRM (SRKA) chapter. She currently serves as President‑Elect for SRKA and as the College Relations Director on the WI State Council SHRM.
Outside of work, Sarah enjoys spending time outdoors with family and friends—and doting on her two rescue dogs, Maverick and Willow.


 

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