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• 2019 #LERve Started Here

  by Cory HatfieldFeb 27, 2019 4:30 pm124  Views

  February is the month of love, but here at LER, we're calling it LERve. Not only is LER the leading institute of educating future human resource professionals, we've also had our hand in starting several happy families. We thought we'd share a few of these LERve stories with you all on our Alumni Blog. Enjoy!

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• Welcome Rebecca Cuccurullo, New LER International Peer Advisor

  by Cory HatfieldJan 31, 2019 1:15 pm30  Views

  We are excited to Welcome second-semester LER student Rebecca Cuccurullo to the team as the new International Peer Advisor. Rebecca is a veteran of the United States Navy and an emerging HR leader. Her international experience and professionalism will be a great asset as she works to provide advanced support for our international students. Here's a link to a few words from Rebecca on what she will bring to the role.

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  LER Celebrates 2018 Fall Graduates

  by Cory HatfieldDec 17, 2018 11:15 pm230  Views

  On Saturday, December 15th, the School of Labor and Employment Relations celebrated the commencement of 72 students completing their Masters of Human Resource and Industrial Relations at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts’ Follinger Great Hall. In addition to our on-campus graduates, we welcomed the second cohort of our online program and 11 of the 20 students also participated in the convocation ceremony

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  November Chicago Area Happy Hour and Luncheon

  by Cory HatfieldOct 22, 2018 12:00 pm85  Views

  Join the School of Labor and Employment Relations in November for our annual fall celebrations! We'll be hosting our Suburban Chicago Happy Hour on November 15th and a downtown Chicago Luncheon on November 16th. For more information, please click here!

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• LER Hosts Annual Internship Bash

  by Cory HatfieldAug 31, 2018 1:45 pm20  Views

  To wrap up the first full day of classes, we hosted our annual Internship Bash at Jupiter’s Pizza in Champaign. Our students were treated to a wonderful panel of LER Alumni who shared with them their career paths, internship experiences, recruitment tips and guidance for their upcoming interviews. We’re thankful to welcome back Cale Fulton, MHRIR 2015, Boeing; Emily Marshall, MHRIR 2012, PepsiCo; Rosa Pasillas Labak, MHRIR/MBA 2014, Raytheon Company; Anika Whiteman, MHRIR 2010 Honeywell International; and Chris Brehmer, MHRIR 2014, GE Aviation.

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• LER Welcomes News Students

  by Cory HatfieldAug 31, 2018 1:30 pm32  Views

  Excitement is in the air, as we welcomed 89 new students to the School of Labor and Employment Relations on campus program and 21 new students to our online program. From the first day of their arrival, they have been engaged in group activities, CASE competitions, a community service project and the internship bash.

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• LER Welcomes 21 New Online Students!

  by Cory HatfieldAug 31, 2018 1:00 pm6  Views

  The Fall 2018 online MHRIR cohort is comprised of 21 professionals. 

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  2018 Spring Commencement

  by Cory HatfieldMay 30, 2018 10:30 am26  Views

  On Saturday, May 12th, the School of Labor and Employment Relations celebrated the commencement of 34 students receiving their Masters of Human Resource and Industrial Relations and Justin P. Wiegand receiving his PhD of Philosphy in Human Resources and Industrial Relations.

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  LER Alumni Events Around the Globe!

  by Cory HatfieldMay 30, 2018 9:00 am35  Views

  Over the past two months, our faculty, staff and alumni have been gathering at events around the world. From engagements in China to Chicago, St. Louis to Palo Alto and a few places in between. [MORE]

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  LER Travels to Texas

  by Cory HatfieldMar 28, 2018 9:15 pm36  Views

  In early March, LER hosted events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and Houston area. We were glad to be able to celebrate the spring and connect with over 65 alumni throughout the trip. From a BBQ, to office visits, happy hours and in-home visits, thank you for everyone who welcomed us. We're so proud of the stories we heard and seeing the success of our alumni. [MORE]

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