2019 WISHRM
Student Conference
and HR Games Competition
March 1-2, 2019
UW Eau Claire Campus & Holiday Inn
Eau Claire, WI
Registration is now closed!
Conference Information
Registration is now open for the 2019 Student Conference and HRGames, hosted by University of Wisconsin Eau Claire March 1-2, 2019. Register today to ensure your spot at the conference! This year, we have space for up to 22 teams to compete and each college may register up to three teams (waitlist for more teams will be available per college if there are open spots). We encourage you to compete with teams of three and, remember, students may attend the games and conference as non-competitors!
When registering, please select from one of the below five registration types:
(1) Student HR Games and Conference Participant: Teams of two or hree compete in a jeopardy-style competition in HR-related categories! Before registering, determine your teammates and chose a team name. You will need this information to register. Each member of the team must register separately and use the same team name.
(2) Student – Conference Only: For those students who want to attend but are will not compete on an HR Games team this year. Attendees may watch the competition or assist as a volunteer. (If you want to volunteer, please register as a conference volunteer.)
(3) Chapter Advisor – Advisors attending with your chapter.
(4) Conference Volunteers – Professional chapter members or others with an interest who are willing to perform a volunteer role during the games. Your assigned role will depend on both your preference and your human resources experience. (For example, judges must be certified or experienced in human resources.)
(5) Speakers – Guest speakers register using this registration type.
Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 14, 2019
Become a Sponsor! Sponsorship information can be found by clicking here.
Questions? Please contact: Terleen Cheslock, College Relations Director | cheslock@fvtc.edu
Event Pricing
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Location / Hotel Accommodations
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SHRM Member
Student (Full-Time Undergrad)
Non-SHRM Chapter Member
Speaker |
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University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Davies Center
77 Roosevelt Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Please click HERE for directions to our campus as GPS directions may not always be accurate
Holiday Inn - Eau Claire South
4751 Owen Ayres Court 616
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Phone: (715) 830-9889
$94.95 + tax (5 people max per room)
Registration Code: HR Games
Click HERE for online resources
RSVP via phone and mention the HR-Games by Thursday, February 7th to lock in your rates!
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Conference at a Glance*
Friday, March 1, 2019
*Schedule subject to change. Tentative schedule shown below.
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 4:00 - 6:30 pm |
Attendee Registration |
Davies Market Place |
| 4:00 - 5:15 pm |
Volunteer Registration |
Davies Market Place |
| 5:15 - 6:00 pm |
HR Games Volunteer Training and Dinner |
Davies Market Place |
| 5:30 - 6:00 pm |
Attendee Sit-Down Dinner |
Davies Market Place |
| 6:15 - 6:30 pm |
Opening Ceremony and HR Games Overview |
Davies Market Place |
| 6:45 - 7:15 pm |
HR Games: Round 1 (15 min prep/15 min games) |
Centennial Classrooms |
| 7:20 - 7:45 pm |
HR Games: Round 2 (10 min prep/15 min games) |
Centennial Classrooms |
| 7:50 - 8:10 pm |
HR Games: Round 3 (5 min prep/15 min games) |
Centennial Classrooms |
| 8:15 - 8:35 pm |
HR Games: Round 4 (5 min prep/15 min games) |
Centennial Classrooms |
| 8:40 - 9:00 pm |
HR Games: Round 5 (5 min prep/15 min games) |
Centennial Classrooms |
| 9:15 - 10:00 pm |
HR Games: Friday Night Wrap-Up (Announce Finalists) |
Centennial Classrooms 1614 |
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Light Dessert and Sponsor Giveaways |
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Saturday, March 2, 2019
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 7:45 - 8:45 am |
Registration |
Holiday Inn EC South |
| 8:00 - 8:45 am |
Breakfast |
Holiday Inn EC South |
| 9:00 - 9:30 am |
Callie Zipple, SHRM-CP, PHR - North Central Field Services Director, SHRM |
Holiday Inn EC South |
| 9:30 - 10:15 am |
Jan Johnson, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, Executive Vice President of Organizational Agility, Royalty Credit Union |
Holiday Inn EC South |
| 10:30 - 11:45 am |
Alonzo Kelly, Founder & CEO of Kelly Leadership Group, LLC |
Holiday Inn EC South |
| 11:45 - 12:15 pm |
Lunch |
Holiday Inn EC South |
| 12:30 - 12:50 pm |
HR Games Semi-Finals |
Holiday Inn EC South |
| 12:55 - 1:25 pm |
HR Games Finals |
Holiday Inn EC South |
| 1:30 - 2:00 pm |
Awards and Closing Announcements
Prize Giveaways! |
Holiday Inn EC South |
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Contact Information
Biography
Sarah Reuter is an HR Business Partner at Avidity Science, specializing in talent management and full‑cycle HR support across the employee lifecycle. With 5+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry, her background is primarily focused on recruiting and onboarding, performance management, workforce planning, compliance, employee engagement 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 to the Racine & Kenosha Area SHRM (also known as 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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