Athens State University SHRM Student Chapter

04/23/2026

We are proud to recognize the outstanding teams from ATSU SHRM’s Case Competition held on Tuesday, April 21st!

🥇 1st Place: Culture Crafters (Sharifah Abubaker, Savannah Graner Cornelius, Zoe’ Kelsey)
🥈 2nd Place: Claw & Order (Ashley Powers, Michelle Bissell)
🥉 3rd Place: Blooming Atlantic HR Solutions (Hannah Edmonds, Alena Vajukic, Kimberly Wilcox)

Each team demonstrated exceptional preparation, professionalism, and innovative thinking throughout the competition. Congratulations to all participants for their hard work and impressive performances—we are excited to see what you accomplish next!

03/23/2026

📢 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀! 📢

The results are in, and we are excited to announce the 2026–2027 Athens State University SHRM Student Chapter Executive Board!

Please join us in congratulating our newly elected officers as they prepare to step into their roles and lead our chapter in the upcoming academic year. We look forward to their leadership, innovation, and continued commitment to supporting our members and advancing the HR profession.

03/17/2026

📚 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗼𝗻!

There are just a few days left to support the ATSU SHRM Student Chapter’s book drive in partnership with The Circle Ranch! If you’ve been meaning to donate, now is the perfect time to make an impact on foster children and families across North Alabama.

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱:
📖 Remedial reading books
➕ Math practice books
👨‍👩‍👧 Books parents can read to children
📚 All book donations are welcome and appreciated!

We are accepting books for all ages, with a special need for Kindergarten–4th grade reading levels. A variety of reading levels can make a big difference in helping children build strong foundational skills.

📅 Book Drive Ends: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬

📍 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽-𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
• Sandridge Student Center
• Classroom Building
• Kares Library
• Waters Hall

Every donation helps provide encouragement, education, and opportunity to children and families in need. Thank you for your continued support—and for helping us finish strong! 💙

03/12/2026

Join us for our March chapter meeting as we welcome Davani Buckley as our guest speaker! Davani will be presenting on “Navigating the Job Offer,” sharing valuable insights on how to confidently evaluate and respond to job offers as you begin your professional career.

📅 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟳𝘁𝗵
⏰ 𝟲:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠

This is a great opportunity for students to learn how to assess job offers, understand key components of compensation packages, and make informed decisions when starting their careers. We hope to see you there!

03/05/2026

📚 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴!

The ATSU SHRM Student Chapter is continuing our partnership with 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵 to support foster children and families in North Alabama through our semester book drive. If you haven’t had a chance to donate yet, there is still time to make a difference!

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱:
📖 Remedial reading books
➕ Math practice books
👨‍👩‍👧 Books parents can read to children
📚 All other book donations are welcome and appreciated!

We are accepting books for all ages, with a special need for Kindergarten–4th grade reading levels. Multiple reading levels are especially helpful as many children are working to strengthen foundational skills.

📅 Book Drive Ends: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬

📍 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽-𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
• Sandridge Student Center
• Classroom Building
• Kares Library
• Waters Hall

Your donation can help empower children and families through education, encouragement, and opportunity. Thank you to everyone who has already contributed, and we appreciate your continued support of this meaningful cause! 💙

02/27/2026

Champions! 🏆

Our ATSU SHRM chapter won the HR Games hosted by Alabama Society for Human Resource Management (ALSHRM in Tuscaloosa today, and we are beyond proud of our team!

This competition highlights HR knowledge, quick thinking, and teamwork — and our members truly delivered. Thank you to ALSHRM for an incredible event!

02/18/2026

📚 This semester, the ATSU SHRM Student Chapter is proud to partner with The Circle Ranch - Danville Alabama for a community book drive supporting foster children and families in North Alabama.

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱:
📖 Remedial reading books
➕ Math practice books
👨‍👩‍👧 Books parents can read to children
📚 All other book donations are welcome and appreciated

We are accepting books for all ages, with a 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗻–𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀. Multiple reading levels are especially helpful, as many children are working to strengthen foundational skills.

📅 Drop-off Dates: 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟮 – 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬

📍 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽-𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
• Sandridge Student Center
• Classroom Building
• Kares Library
• Waters Hall

Your donation can help empower children and families through education, encouragement, and opportunity. Thank you for supporting this meaningful cause! 💙

02/13/2026

🎉 Great news! Due to strong interest, the registration deadline for the ALSHRM HR Games has been extended!

⏰ You now have until the end of the business day at 𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟲 to register. Don’t miss this opportunity to compete, connect, and gain real-world HR experience.

🎯 Last chance to join the fun! Don’t miss your opportunity to put your HR knowledge to the test at the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗟𝗦𝗛𝗥𝗠 𝗛𝗥 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 with ATSU SHRM! This interactive competition gives students the chance to sharpen their HR skills, connect with industry professionals, and gain real-world insight into the field. Whether you’re competing or attending the speaker sessions, this is an experience you won’t want to miss.

⏰ Registration closes 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟯𝘁𝗵 — register today!
Check out the flyer for details.

02/11/2026

🎯 Last chance to join the fun! Don’t miss your opportunity to put your HR knowledge to the test at the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗔𝗟𝗦𝗛𝗥𝗠 𝗛𝗥 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 with ATSU SHRM! This interactive competition gives students the chance to sharpen their HR skills, connect with industry professionals, and gain real-world insight into the field. Whether you’re competing or attending the speaker sessions, this is an experience you won’t want to miss.

⏰ Registration closes 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟯𝘁𝗵 — register today!
Check out the flyer for details.

02/01/2026

February is packed with opportunities to learn, connect, and get involved! This month’s announcements include details on:

✨ Our February chapter meeting featuring Dr. Elizabeth Bowden
📅 Upcoming SHRM & ALSHRM conferences
📚 A community book drive in partnership with Circle Ranch
🏆 ALSHRM HR Games and other professional development events
🗳️ 2026–2027 officer elections and how to get involved

Be sure to check out the full announcement flyer for important dates, deadlines, and registration information. We’re excited for everything this month has in store!