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Convocation and Awards

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

2020

June 2020 Convocation

2019

October 2019 Convocation

June 2019 Convocation

2018

October 2018 Convocation

June 2018 Convocation

75 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

October 2012 Convocation

33 students graduating with an HRM academic plan:

HRM Minor: 13
HRM Option: 3
HRM Specialization - Psychology Majors: 12
HRM Specialization - Arts & Business Majors: 5
HRM Diploma: -

June 2012 Convocation

97 students graduating with an HRM academic plan:

HRM Minor:39
HRM Option: 10
HRM Specialization - Psychology Majors:20
HRM Specialization - Arts & Business Majors:26
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:

2012 recipient: Lisa Hallman

Future plans of those graduating June 2012 will be posted here as they are submitted.

Jimmy Huynh

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

October 2011 Convocation

24 students graduating with an HRM academic plan:

HRM Minor:9
HRM Option: 1
HRM Specialization - Psychology Majors:5
HRM Specialization - Arts & Business Majors:9

June 2011 Convocation

83 students graduating with an HRM academic plan:

HRM Minor: 40
HRM Option: 8
HRM Specialization - Psychology Majors: 16
HRM Specialization - Arts & Business Majors: 18
HRM Diploma: 1

Human Resources Professional of Tomorrow Scholarship

2011: Congratulations to Lisa Hallman (Honours Political Science, Arts & Business - HRM Specialization), recipient of a $500 HR Professional of Tomorrow Scholarship from Human Resources Research Institute (HRRI), sponsored by TD insurance!

Out of close to 300 applicants, Lisa and 19 other recipients were awarded this prize on the strength of their academic standing, their volunteer work, and their applications.

Lisa also receives a complimentary one-year HRPA student membership.

On behalf of the Psychology Department and the HRM Program, congratulations Lisa!

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:

2011 recipient: Keri Martin

Natalie Romain

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.

Keri Martin

Keri is working for Fleischman-Hillard in Ottawa, which is an international communications firm. She hope leverage this experience in the future to help with internal communications or employment branding. She also plans to pursue an MBA after gaining more work experience."

2010

October 2010 Convocation

23 students graduating with an HRM academic plan:

HRM Minor: 4
HRM Option: 4
HRM Specialization - Psychology Majors: 3
HRM Specialization - Arts & Business Majors: 13

June 2010 Convocation

103 students graduating with an HRM academic plan:

HRM Minor: 24
HRM Option: 18
HRM Specialization - Psychology Majors: 27
HRM Specialization - Arts & Business Majors: 33
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:

2010 recipient: Ayaz Janmohamed

Future plans of those graduating June 2010 will be posted here as it becomes available.

Krista Navalta

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)."

Alexandra Sleghel

I got a position with Scotia Capital (division of Scotiabank) in Human Resources. My position title is Recruitment Co-ordinator, Scotia Capital and Global Risk Management Recruitment. This is an entry level role; I assist in coordinating the campus recruitment (co-op, summer, new graduate) as well as experienced-level recruitment for Scotia Capital.

Shaena Singh

At UW I was in the Arts and Business Co-op program, majoring in Legal Studies and specializing in HR. I will now be attending Wilfrid Laurier Univeristy in August 2010 to complete my MBA, specializing in Human Resources Management. This is a one year program. I hope to complete the remaining 5 classes that I need to get my CHRP while completing my MBA."

Melanie Koso

I'm doing my Master of Industrial Relations at Queen's University next year.

2009

October 2009 Convocation

26 students graduating with an HRM academic plan:

HRM Minor: 10
HRM Option: 4
HRM Specialization - Psychology Majors: 3
HRM Specialization - Arts & Business Majors: 7
HRM Diploma: 2

June 2009 Convocation

119 students graduating with an HRM academic plan:

HRM Minor: 30
HRM Option: 22
HRM Specialization - Psychology Majors: 27
HRM Specialization - Arts & Business Majors: 39
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:

2009 recipient: Joanna Woo

Future plans of those graduating June 2009

Becky Wroe

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.

Stephanie Braid

I am continuing on in the field of HR. I have been accepted to George Brown College for their postgraduate HRM certification program. This program includes 8 month of classes followed by a 4 month co-op work term. Afterward, I will be qualified to (and intend to) write my CHRP. Ultimately, I hope to find a job in Talent Management. I am very excited for what the future may bring! Being able to pursue an HRM Specialization option at uWaterloo has been a fabulous experience for myself personally.

Joe Mikac

I finished my undergrad in December and finished with the HRM Minor. In January, I became a member of HRPA and finished 3 courses in HR (Occupational Health & Safety, Labour Relations and Compensation). I completed the other 6 courses at Waterloo. I am now eligible to write the CHRP in the fall.

Jill Campbell

Since graduating, I've been hired on full-time by Shell Canada Ltd. I work in Human Resources as a Graduate Recruiter, responsible for hiring co-op students and new grads like myself. I plan on pursuing the CHRP designation in the future.

Francesco Robles

I will be pursuing a Bachelor of Education. Hopefully my HR preparation will assist me in better dealing with colleagues when I will be a principal (!), but most of all with students when I will be a counselor.

Brittney Armstrong

I'm pursuing further education in HR before completing my CHRP designation. I'm attending Conestoga College in the fall for their one year post-grad coop in Human Resource Management.

Joanna Woo

After graduating in June, I completed the last three required courses and wrote the NKE in October 2009. I will be starting at Home Depot as a Store Staffing Coordinator in their Human Resources department in January 2010. As a CHRP Candidate now, I have plans to write the NPPA in May 2010 and will hopefully return to Waterloo for a Masters of Applied Science in I/O Psychology in the future.

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: