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Convocation and Awards

Congratulations to all students graduating with a Human Resources Management academic plan!

2022

117 students graduating with an HRM academic plan

  • HRM minor: 108
  • HRM diploma: 8

2021

93 students graduating with an HRM academic plan

  • HRM minor: 85
  • HRM diploma: 8

2020

84 students graduating with an HRM academic plan

  • HRM minor: 80
  • HRM diploma: 4

2019

2018

76 students graduating with an HRM academic plan:

  • HRM Minor: 73
  • HRM Diploma: 3

Congratulations to Irene Lai who was one of the June 2018 Valedictorians! Irene is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in the Honours Arts and Business Co-op program with a major in Speech Communication, a minor in Human Resources Management, and a Global Experience Certificate. Irene was an undergraduate teaching assistant in both her major and minor fields. This fall, she will be attending Osgoode Hall Law School at York University to pursue a Juris Doctor degree.

Pat Rowe Scholarship:

  • 2018 recipient: Jesse Baeyens

Grand Valley Human Resources Professional Association Award

All current Waterloo students enrolled in an Human Resources Management academic plan administered by the Psychology Department are invited to apply for this award.

Award recipients:

  • ​2018 recipient: Tharsiga Selvathilagan

2017

October 2017 Convocation

27 students graduating with an HRM academic plan:

  • HRM Minor: 24
  • HRM Diploma: 3

June 2017 Convocation

77 students graduating with an HRM academic plan:

  • HRM Minor: 77
  • HRM Diploma: 1

Grand Valley Human Resources Professional Association Award

All current Waterloo students enrolled in an Human Resources Management academic plan administered by the Psychology Department are invited to apply for this award.

Award recipients:

  • 2017 recipient: Moiz Zahid

2016

October 2016 Convocation

19 students graduating with an HRM academic plan:

  • HRM Minor: 19

June 2016 Convocation

75 students graduating with an HRM academic plan:

  • HRM Minor: 73
  • HRM Specialization: 2

Human Resources Professional Association - Grand Valley Chapter Student Scholarship Awards

All current Waterloo students enrolled in an Human Resources Management academic plan administered by the Psychology Department are invited to apply for this award.

  • 2016 recipient: Irene Lai

2015

October 2015 Convocation

39 students graduating with an HRM academic plan:

  • HRM Minor: 34
  • HRM Specialization: 1
  • HRM Diploma: 4

June 2015 Convocation

173 students graduating with an HRM academic plan:

  • HRM Minor: 151
  • HRM Option: 2
  • HRM Specialization - Psychology Majors: 3
  • HRM Specialization - Arts Business Majors: 12
  • HRM Diploma: 5

We are thrilled to announce that Gianine Nicole Mapula has been chosen as one of the valedictorians for the Faculty of Arts Convocation ceremony!

Gianine will be receiving an Honours BA in Speech Communication - Psychology Minor - Human Resources Management Minor. Congratulations Gianine!

Future plans of those graduating June 2015 will be posted here as they are submitted. I welcome feedback from our graduating students!

Human Resources Professional Association - Grand Valley Chapter Student Scholarship Awards

All current Waterloo students enrolled in an Human Resources Management academic plan administered by the Psychology Department are invited to apply for this award.

  • 2015 recipient: Daniela Lzarevic

2014

October 2014 Convocation

29 students graduating with an HRM academic plan:

  • HRM Minor: 20
  • HRM Option: 1
  • HRM Specialization - Psychology Majors: 2
  • HRM Specialization - Arts Business Majors: 4
  • HRM Diploma: 1

June 2014 Convocation

127 students graduating with an HRM academic plan:

  • HRM Minor: 97
  • HRM Specialization - Psychology Majors: 16
  • HRM Specialization - Arts Business Majors: 10
  • HRM Diploma: 4

Human Resources Professional Association - Grand Valley Chapter Student Scholarship Awards

All current Waterloo students enrolled in an Human Resources Management academic plan administered by the Psychology Department are invited to apply for this award.

  • 2014 recipient: Kierra Cali

2013

October 2013 Convocation

30 students graduating with an HRM academic plan:

  • HRM Minor: 14
  • HRM Option: 5
  • HRM Specialization - Psychology Majors: 1
  • HRM Specialization - Arts Business Majors: 7
  • HRM Diploma: 3

June 2013 Convocation

116 students graduating with an HRM academic plan:

  • HRM Minor: 72
  • HRM Option: 2
  • HRM Specialization - Psychology Majors: 23
  • HRM Specialization - Arts Business Majors: 19

We are thrilled to announce that Lina Sinan has been chosen as the valedictorian for the Faculty of Arts Convocation on Wednesday June 12, 2013!

Lina will be receiving an Honours BA in Psychology and Arts and Business Co-op - Human Resources Management Specialization. Congratulations Lina!

Human Resources Professional Association - Grand Valley Chapter Student Scholarship Awards

All current Waterloo students enrolled in an Human Resources Management academic plan administered by the Psychology Department are invited to apply for this award.

  • 2013 recipient: Sarah Wong

2012

I currently work at PepsiCo Foods Canada as a "HR Intern". In my role, I lead all of our campus recruiting initiatives from a HQ perspective, which includes Campus Engagement, Coop Recruiting, and New Grad program. I was also accepted to pursue a Masters in Industrial Relations and Human Resources (MIRHR) at UofT, but decided to decline the offer, as I landed a career advancing position with PepsiCo. I plan on completing a MIRHR or MBA in the future, but not anytime soon.

2011

I have just accepted a position at Sun Life Financial in the HR department as a Benefits Administrator. I plan on studying for the National Knowledge Exam this summer and will write it in October 2011.

2010

I am attending Humber College in the Fall for their graduate studies certificate program in Human Resources. I am specializing in Recruitment, Training and Development and my final destination/goal is to work for HR services at Pearson International Airport. I am currently preparing to write my National Knowledge Exam this summer and hope to write it in the late Fall or New Year. I am taking the rest of the required courses at Humber. However, I also would recommend taking the remaining courses at Wilfrid Laurier University, they are offered mostly in Fall and Winter term though. I am, hopefully, going to start gaining experience for the 5 year requirement (towards my CHRP) at UW Career Services, working on recruitment and career and resume building with Mrs. Gillert. The attraction to the Humber program to me was the co-op opportunity in the second semester of study. The co-op placements are within the GTA, where I believe more opportunities lie for Human Resources students. I also would like to experience smaller classes, more detailed and specialized courses and one-on-one professor-to-student interaction (college setting)."

2009

I completed my HRM diploma requirements post-degree (BSc '06). I've been working full-time for the Federation of Students for five years now, and will continue to do so (utilizing my skills developed through courses completed in pursuit of the HRM diploma for volunteer management and management of my staff) for an undetermined period. In the interim I am also working to complete the CHRP Academic requirements through courses at Conestoga College, with hopes of completion by May 2010.

2008

October 2008 Convocation

26 students graduated with an HRM academic plan:

  • HRM Minor: 6
  • HRM Option: 9
  • HRM Specialization - Psychology Majors: 4
  • HRM Specialization - Arts Business Majors: 7

June 2008 Convocation

81 students graduated with an HRM academic plan:

  • HRM Minor: 14
  • HRM Option: 20
  • HRM Specialization - Psychology Majors: 24
  • HRM Specialization - Arts Business Majors: 21
  • HRM Diploma: 2

Grand Valley Human Resources Professional Association Award

All current Waterloo students enrolled in an Human Resources Management academic plan administered by the Psychology Department are invited to apply for this award.

Award recipients:

  • 2008 recipient: Danielle Rochon