Bears' Association of HR
The Bears' Association of Human Resources (BAHR) is a student chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management, sponsored by the Dallas HR professional chapter. Faculty advisor is Sara Perry. BAHR's mission is to empower students to grow in HR knowledge, to network with HR professionals, and to build relationships with fellow students and faculty to ultimately prepare students for success in Human Resources.
BAHR typically meets twice per month and it is open to all students. All events are designed to give you valuable information in your own professional development journey and to help you connect in meaningful ways with other students, faculty and industry partners. BAHR won a Superior Merit Award from SHRM for the past 4 consecutive years for its excellence in programming.
For more information, please contact the student officer VP of Membership, Malee Vitayapanna.
All HRM majors are automatically considered members of BAHR for no charge, as the HRM program covers the cost for its students. All other students, including pre-Business students and those in other majors who want to learn more about HRM, are invited to sign up for a membership to get full access to all HRM professional development, information and networking programs, including industry and job connections and full access to our close-knit faculty and student community. Dues are $50 for one year, or $30 for one semester. They can be paid to our Venmo account @bearsAHR. (NOTE: Financial transactions with this Venmo account is a transaction with BAHR, a student organization, and is not a transaction with Baylor University). All dues support member activities and events.
New BAHR Officers:
- President - Rachel Kelley
- VP Public Relations - Julia Bramlage
- VP Membership - Malee Vitayapanna
- VP Finance - Grace Moore
- VP Merchandise - Emily Morfoot
- VP Events - Meagan Svacina
Spring 2023 Schedule
Wednesday, Sept 7 at 6pm – 8pm in Foster 214 – Student Club Mixer with Resume Workshop – Students from the Supply Chain Management, Management and Human Resource Management majors collaborate to offer this first-ever combined come and go event! Come learn more about each of these majors and their respective student clubs. Bring your resume to receive expert feedback – this will be a fast-track to help you prepare for the upcoming recruitment season!
Tuesday, Sept 20 at 6pm – 8:30pm in SUB Room 213 – HRM Student-Industry Meet and Greet – Students have a chance to meet with corporate partners in this semi-structured networking event designed to give you practice in this type of professional setting and to give you valuable access to companies looking to hire interns and new graduates. Professional dress required.
Wednesday, Sept 21 at 1pm-2pm in Foster 220 lobby – Career Fair Dr Pepper Float Reception – Students and company representatives from the career fair can mingle before the official career fair begins to chat in a more informal setting, all while enjoying a Baylor classic: Dr Pepper floats!
Wednesday, October 19 at 6pm - 7pm – Informal dinner at Union Hall.
Wednesday, November 2 at 7pm - 8pm in Foster 214 – Grad school - USC.
Wednesday, November 9 at 7pm - 8pm in Foster 214 – Grad school - Cornell.
Wednesday, November 30 at 6pm – 8pm – BAHR End of Semester Christmas Party at Dr. Perry's Home
Wednesday, January 25 at 3:30pm - (Location TBD) – Beginning of semester event.
Wednesday, February 8 at 7pm - 8pm - (Location TBD) – Guest speaker Jim Hess.
Wednesday, March 1 at 7pm - 8pm - (Location TBD) – Guest speaker TBD.
Wednesday, March 15 at 6pm - 8pm - (Location TBD) – Social event.
Wednesday, March 29 at 6pm - 9pm - Club Press Lounge – Spring HRM Banquet.
Wednesday, April 12 at 7pm - 8pm - (Location TBD) – Guest speaker TBD.
Wednesday, April 26 at 6pm - 8pm - (Location TBD) – End of semester social event.
Please join BAHR to receive all organizational news and updates as they become available, as well as personalized reminders and invitations for each event!
The national SHRM organization offers many perks to students as well, including access to valuable information about the field and events. If you want to attend HR Southwest or take the SHRM-CP exam, student membership in SHRM may be required.
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