Five of 10 students who attended the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) Annual Conference and Exposition in June gave a presentation of their experience to their peers on Nov. 18.

“It adds more to my knowledge of Human Resources as an HR major,” said senior A-Ichea Yamada studying human resources and finance and economics who presented that day. “You get to see what you learn in the books being applied in real life and meet other students and professionals.” 


Including Yamada, Hannah Mortera, Jonah Guiking, Mark Canovas and Rachel Bongato also presented what they learned at the conference held in Las Vegas over the summer.

Dr. Richard Colfax, the SHRM faculty advisor, said it’s always exciting when students return from the conference and continue their excitement for learning more about human resources and sharing their knowledge with their peers. 


“They come back really enthusiastic about HR, about their studies and going out and getting into the workplace,” he said. 


This year, the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) has nationally recognized the University of Guam SHRM Student Chapter as an "Outstanding Student Chapter" for the second straight year. This is the third time UOG students have received this award. This distinction is the highest honor awarded by SHRM to student chapters, which have developed and implemented innovative projects that cater to the professional development needs of its members and that assist in the transition from college to career.

The UOG SHRM Student Chapter received the award at the conference. Students who attended the conference this year were Bridgette Almario (Vice President-elect), Rachel Bongato (Secretary-elect), Yukari Buccat (President-elect), Mark Canovas, Jonah Guiking, Audre McAuslen (former president), Hannah Mortera (former president), Calvin Vy (former PRO), Di Xiong (former vice president), and A-Ichea Yamada.