{"id":11,"date":"2019-08-26T17:38:32","date_gmt":"2019-08-26T17:38:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cupachapt.dsbeta.com\/wa\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2026-04-01T23:08:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T23:08:47","slug":"events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chapters.cupahr.org\/wa\/events\/","title":{"rendered":"Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-11\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-11-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_cupa-content-block panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-cupa-content-block so-widget-cupa-content-block-default-d75171398898-11\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"chapt-content-block\">\n    <div class=\"chapt-cb-inner\">\n        <h3><strong>Upcoming Events<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>\n<p><b>Register Now for the 2026 CUPA-HR Washington State Chapter Annual Conference\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Friday, July 31, 2026<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Enjoy a day of connection at the CUPA-HR Washington Chapter annual conference. This year's theme, <\/span><b>Bridging Connections<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, invites HR colleagues from across the state to come together in community to share ideas, explore challenges, and engage in sessions designed specifically for higher education HR.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To make it easier for colleagues across the state to participate, the conference will be offered in a<\/span><b> dual-campus format<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Attend in person at the <\/span><b>University of Puget Sound in Tacoma<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or at <\/span><b>Gonzaga University in Spokane.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Experience interactive presentations, practical learning opportunities, and meaningful conversations with peers who understand the unique landscape of HR in higher education. Whether you're seeking fresh ideas, professional connections, or simply the chance to recharge alongside colleagues, this conference is designed to bring our community together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mark your calendar and plan to connect, learn, and grow together. <strong>Please Note<\/strong>***When purchasing tickets through Zeffy, an automatic contribution is added at checkout. Be sure to review the contribution line and update or remove it if you prefer not to donate. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeffy.com\/en-US\/ticketing\/2026-washington-cupa-hr-17th-annual-conference\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>REGISTER NOW.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Call For Proposals<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We are excited to offer you the opportunity to share your expertise, knowledge, and creative ideas with higher education HR professionals from across Washington State. If you are interested in presenting, please submit your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uwashington.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_8nQ2BRTgpJnLAuG\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">proposal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>HR Hero Award<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A scholarship for the 2026 CUPA-HR- Annual Conference and Expo in Philadelphia, will be drawn during the event. The scholarship will cover conference expenses to include flight, hotel accommodations and registration (up to a $3,000 value). If you are interested in nominating a fantastic higher education HR professional, please submit your nomination <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uwashington.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_aeEFGLoAJcFFg1g\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pr<\/strong><strong>evious Chapter Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><b>Lunch &amp; Learn: March 23rd |<\/b><\/strong> Join our Alliant Human Capital Partners for a focused look at how HR leaders can drive meaningful transformation in decentralized, shared\u2011governance environments.<\/li>\n<li><strong><b>Lunch &amp; Learn: Jan 30 | <\/b><\/strong>AI, HR, and Employment Compliance: Breaking Down Key Components of Recent AI Legislation | We\u2019re excited to welcome the team from SixFifty, a legal technology company that helps organizations navigate emerging compliance challenges through practical tools and expert-led education. With deep expertise in employment law and policy, SixFifty\u2019s presenters will guide us through the evolving landscape of AI in HR.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lunch &amp; Learn: Oct 13 | Virtual | <\/strong><b>About the Session:<\/b>\u00a0Practical HR Project Management for Higher Education\n<div>Join motivational speaker Julinda LeDee and strategist Chuck Cantrell for a dynamic session focused on accessible, high-impact strategies for managing HR projects in higher education.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Washington State CUPA\u00a0 Annual Conference in Puyallup, WA - July 25, 2025- <\/strong>Spend a day of growth and empowerment at the Washington CUPA-HR Annual Conference, themed \"BACK TO THE BASICS\". This immersive in-person event promises dynamic sessions, engaging discussions, and invaluable networking opportunities tailored to HR professionals in higher education.<\/li>\n<li><strong><b>Lunch &amp; Learn: May 23 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. PT | Virtual <\/b><\/strong>Regulatory Shifts in Higher Ed: Strategies for Institutional Success - Join the CUPA-HR Washington Chapter, InterMountain West Chapter, Oregon Chapter, Northern and Central California Chapter, and Southern California Chapter for our May 23 virtual lunch and learn, \"Regulatory Shifts in Higher Ed: Strategies for Institutional Success,\u201d with Scott Nostaja, senior vice president and organizational effectiveness practice leader at Segal.<\/li>\n<li><strong><b>Lunch &amp; Learn:\u00a0 April 22, 2025 | 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm PT: Providing support and resources for multi-generational teams - <\/b><\/strong>Join the CUPA-HR Washington Chapter, InterMountain West Chapter, Oregon Chapter, Northern and Central California Chapter, and Southern California Chapter for our April 22 virtual lunch and learn, \"Providing support and resources for multi-generational teams,\u201d with Laura Hamilton, MS-HRM, SPHR, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources at the University of Washington.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Washington State CUPA\u00a0 Annual Conference in Ellensburg, WA- August 2, 2024- <\/strong>August 2, 2024: Spend a day of growth and empowerment at the Washington CUPA-HR Annual Conference, themed \"Prioritize You\u2026 from Surviving to Thriving\". This immersive in-person event promises dynamic sessions, engaging discussions, and invaluable networking opportunities tailored to HR professionals in higher education.<\/li>\n<li><b>Lunch &amp; Learn:\u00a0 June 26, 2024 | 11:30 -12:30 pm PST: <strong>What\u2019s a KPI and Why Does it Matter-Description: <\/strong><\/b>Join the\u00a0CUPA-HR\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cupahr_nimble.informz.net\/z\/cjUucD9taT0xMTUzODUxMiZwPTEmdT0xMTkzNDEwMDc0JmxpPTEwOTEyODcxMA\/index.html\">Washington Chapter<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/cupahr_nimble.informz.net\/z\/cjUucD9taT0xMTUzODUxMiZwPTEmdT0xMTkzNDEwMDc0JmxpPTEwOTEyODcxMw\/index.html\">InterMountain West Chapter<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cupahr_nimble.informz.net\/z\/cjUucD9taT0xMTUzODUxMiZwPTEmdT0xMTkzNDEwMDc0JmxpPTEwOTEyODcxNA\/index.html\">Oregon Chapter<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cupahr_nimble.informz.net\/z\/cjUucD9taT0xMTUzODUxMiZwPTEmdT0xMTkzNDEwMDc0JmxpPTEwOTEyODcxNQ\/index.html\">Northern and Central California Chapter<\/a>,\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/cupahr_nimble.informz.net\/z\/cjUucD9taT0xMTUzODUxMiZwPTEmdT0xMTkzNDEwMDc0JmxpPTEwOTEyODcxNg\/index.html\">Southern California Chapter<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0for our June 26 virtual lunch and learn,\u00a0What\u2019s a KPI and Why Does It Matter<a href=\"https:\/\/cupahr_nimble.informz.net\/z\/cjUucD9taT0xMTUzODUxMiZwPTEmdT0xMTkzNDEwMDc0JmxpPTEwOTEyODcxOA\/index.html\">\u201c<\/a> with Nancy Nieraeth, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, Associate Vice President and Chief People Officer at University of Puget Sound.<\/li>\n<li><b>Lunch &amp; Learn:\u00a0 April 25, 2024 | 11:30 -12:30 pm PST: <\/b><strong>Confronting Microaggressions that are Affecting Your Institution-<\/strong><strong>Description:<\/strong> In the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, fostering an inclusive environment is paramount. Yet, navigating the complex terrain of microaggressions remains a significant challenge. Join us for an enlightening presentation where we delve deep into the nuanced experiences of microaggressions across diverse marginalized constituencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Lunch &amp; Learn:\u00a0 February 15, 2024 | 11:30 -12:30 pm PST: Mitigating Bias In the Hiring Process<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Description: <\/b>There are lots of ways that bias can creep into your hiring process and we are tasked with reducing it as much as possible. How do you get started on mitigating that risk? This session is designed to provide both small, easily achievable wins, and big ideas that may be more resource or cost intensive to implement. As a result, you should have some great ideas on how you can improve your hiring process and drive real change at your institution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lunch &amp; Learn October 12, 2023: Empowering Survivors of Interpersonal Violence<br \/>\nDescription: <\/strong>CWU survivor advocate Katie Parks will discuss ways that leaders can intervene to support those who have experienced interpersonal violence, including how to respond to disclosures and how to bring a trauma-informed lens to leadership work<\/li>\n<li><strong>WA State Chapter of CUPA-HR 2023 Annual Conference (<em>virtual<\/em>) | Thursday, August 3rd 8:30 AM-12:30 PM\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The Intermountain West, Oregon, and Washington State Chapters of CUPA-HR are excited to host the June \u201cLunch and Learn\u201d series on Thursday, June 22, 2023, from 11:30 am \u2013 12:30 pm PST.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>WA CUPA-HR Annual Chapter Virtual Connect | April 20, 2023 @ 11:30 AM PST (Registration for this event has closed)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>WA CUPA-HR Hosts | Burnout for Leaders: Supporting Staff and Yourself,\u201d presented by the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services Employee Assistance Program<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>WA CUPA-HR Hosts | Leaving a Legacy: 5 Moments of Humility Presented by Staci Sleigh-Layman<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Full Calendar of Events<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Visit the CUPA-HR calendar of events to see all the upcoming virtual sessions and workshops! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cupahr.org\/events\/?pag=1\">Browse the calendar of events.<\/a><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Upcoming Events Register Now for the 2026 CUPA-HR Washington State Chapter Annual Conference\u00a0 Friday, July 31, 2026 Enjoy a day of connection at the CUPA-HR Washington Chapter annual conference. 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