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2008 Northeast Regional Student Conference
March 28 – 29, 2008
Bryant University – Smithfield, RI
The 2008 SHRM Northeast Regional Student Conference will include:
• Educational sessions from leaders in the HR field;
• Opportunities for networking with other HR students as well as HR professionals;
• Career guidance and mentoring opportunities;
• HRGames academic competition;
• And more!
Below is a tentative schedule for the event. Speakers and schedules will be added as soon as possible. This schedule is subject to change.
Friday, March 28
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3 p.m.
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Registration Opens
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4 p.m.
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Welcome and Icebreaker
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5 p.m.
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Keynote Presentation
The Leadership Challenge…What is it REALLY like to be Around You?
Celeste Warner
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6 p.m.
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Concurrent Sessions
Putting Your Best Foot Forward
Melinda Lapan, PHR and Matthew Prail
Around the Employment World
Jonathan Cocker
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7 p.m.
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Dinner and Networking
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Saturday, March 29
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7 a.m.
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Registration Opens
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8 a.m.
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Continental Breakfast
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8:30 a.m.
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General Session
Leadership Development: The Results Your CEO Expects
Derek Hann
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9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Career Counseling Center
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9:30 a.m.
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Training for HRGames Participants and Volunteers
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10 a.m.
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Concurrent Session
HRM Toolkit
George Mullin
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11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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HRGames Rounds 1-3
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11 a.m.
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Concurrent Session
Networking for Success
Carol Asselta, SPHR
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12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.
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Lunch and Panel Presentation
Tips and Tales from HR Pros
David Goldman, SPHR
Gerald Holder
Ellen Johnston, PHR
David Twitchell, PHR
Moderated by China Gorman
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2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Career Counseling Center
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2 p.m.
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Concurrent Sessions
What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? – How to Manage Your HR Career
Phyllis Hartman, SPHR
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2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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HRGames Rounds 4-7
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3 p.m.
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Concurrent Sessions
Making Generational Differences Multiply, Not Divide!
Deborah Gately
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4:30 p.m.
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HRGames Semifinal
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5:30 p.m.
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HRGames Finals
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7 p.m.
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Recognition and Networking Dinner
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Hotel Information for the nights of March 28th and 29th
Comfort Suites
1010 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, RI 02917
Phone: (401) 231-6300
• 25 rooms at a rate of $116.99 per night (upon availability)
• When making the reservation tell the hotel that you are with the SHRM Conference to get the specified rate
• Must reserve your room by March 7, 2008
Directions from Bryant University
Hampton Inn
965 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, RI 02917
Phone: (401) 232-9200
• 25 rooms at $125.10 per night
• Use Special Rate Plan code SHR when making the reservation
• You can log onto www.hamptoninn.com or call 1-800-HAMPTON to make the individual reservations. Please call the hotel directly to make any special requests.
• Must reserve your room by March 7, 2008
Directions from Bryant University
Quality Inn
George Washington Highway
Smithfield, RI 02917
Phone: (401)232-2400
• 40 rooms at $99.99 per night
• Use Society for HR Management when making reservation
• Must reserve your room by March 14, 2008
Directions from Bryant University
• Take a right out of campus on Route 7 (Douglas Pike)
• At first set of lights take a left onto Route 116 (George Washington Hwy)
• End at 355 George Washington Hwy (Quality Inn on the right)
Northeast Regional Student Conference at Bryant University
Directions to Campus
FROM POINTS SOUTH OF PROVIDENCE:
(Warwick, Newport, Connecticut, New York, etc.)
Take Route 95 north to Route 295 north to Route 7 north (exit 8B). The University is two miles north on the left.
FROM POINTS NORTH OF PROVIDENCE:
(Attleboro, Boston, New Hampshire, etc.)
Take Route 95 south to Route 295 south to Route 7 north (exit 8B). The University is two miles north on the left.
FROM THE MASS. PIKE (ROUTE 90):
(Points west of Boston)
Take Exit 10A to Route 146 south to Route 295 south to Route 7 north (exit 8B). The University is two miles north on the left.
FROM ROUTE 146 NORTH OR SOUTH:
(Providence area, Worcester Area)
Take Route 295 south to Route 7 north (exit 8B). The University is two miles north on the left.
FROM ROUTE 84: (Hartford Area)
Take Route 6 east to Route 295 north to Route 7 north (exit 8B). The University is two miles north on the left.
FROM POINTS EAST OF PROVIDENCE:
(East Providence, Fall River, New Bedford)
Take Route 195 west to Route 95 north to 146 north to Route 295 south to Route 7 north (exit 8B). The University is two miles north on the left.
FROM CAPE COD (BOURNE BRIDGE): Take Route 25 to Route 195 west to Route 95 north to 146 north to Route 295 south to Route 7 north (exit 8B). The University is two miles north on the left.
Should you need further information, please contact:
Dave Greenan
2008 Event Chair
dgreenan@bryant.edu
Phyllis Shurn-Hannah
SHRM Northeast Regional Manager
phannah@shrm.org
Maureen Flaherty
SHRM Student Programs Specialist
mflaherty@shrm.org | 
