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Reconnect, celebrate, and grow your professional community at the annual UNT HR Alumni Dinner hosted by The People Center. This event welcomes UNT alumni working in HR, as well as those who majored in HR, creating a space for shared experiences, career journeys, and industry insights. It will be an evening of conversation, connection, and community as we strengthen the network shaping the future of HR at UNT and beyond.

Agenda

  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm - Happy Hour and Networking

  • 6:00pm - 6:50pm - Dinner, Introduction, UNT SHRM President, and Recent Graduate Reflections

    • 6:00pm - 6:15pm - Invitation to Dinner and Find Your Table

    • 6:15pm - 6:25pm - Introduction

    • 6:25pm - 6:30pm - UNT SHRM President

    • 6:30pm - 6:50pm - Recent Graduate Reflections (Kandace Trevino, HR Generalist, Toyota Connected North America)

  • 6:50pm - 7:20pm - Keynote Speaker (Rick Gomez, Vice President - Human Resources Business Partner, AT&T)

  • 7:20pm - 8:00pm - Dessert and Final Networking

Thursday, October 1, 2026

5 PM - 8 PM
UNT Gateway Center

Ticket Prices
  • Students* - Free
  • Faculty and Staff - Free
  • Alumni - $35
  • Guests - $35

*(HR majors and minors)

Register Here

Event Speakers

  • Rick Gomez – Vice President, Human Resources Business Partner, AT&T (Keynote Speaker)
  • Kandace Trevino – HR Generalist, Toyota Connected North America (Early Career Speaker)

Sponsorships


Every sponsorship is an investment in people.

Your support enables The People Center to connect students, alumni, faculty, and HR professionals through networking events, student experience opportunities, leadership programming, mentorship opportunities, and initiatives that bridge research and practice. Together, we are building a stronger community and preparing the next generation of people leaders. Sponsorships of the Alumni–Student Dinner directly support:

  • Student access to professional networking and mentoring opportunities, as well as engagement in case competitions and academic support
  • Meaningful connections between students, alumni, and employers
  • Career exploration, internships, and early professional pipelines
  • The People Center’s mission to connect research, education, and practice Every sponsorship—at any level—helps remove barriers for students and strengthens our alumni community.

All sponsorships support student programming, alumni engagement, employer partnerships, and research-to-practice initiatives through The People Center.

People Center Visionary

$3,000+

Visionaries help shape the future of The People Center by making transformational investments in the next generation of people leaders. Their generosity expands opportunities for students, strengthens alumni engagement, and advances meaningful connections between research and practice.

People Center Champion

$1,500+

Champions are dedicated advocates for developing exceptional talent. Their support fuels programs that connect students with alumni and industry leaders while creating opportunities for mentorship, networking, and professional growth.

People Center Advocate

$750+

Advocates believe in investing in people and creating pathways for student success. Their sponsorship helps make high-impact experiences accessible while strengthening the UNT HR and management community.

People Center Supporter

$500+

Supporters play an essential role in sustaining The People Center's mission. Their contributions help create meaningful events and experiences that bring together students, alumni, faculty, and employers.

People Center Emerging Leader

$250+

Emerging Leaders invest in the future of the profession by helping recent graduates remain connected to the UNT community and continue building relationships with fellow alumni and industry professionals.

People Center Friend

$100+

Friends believe that every student deserves opportunities to learn, connect, and grow. Their generosity helps sponsor student participation and ensures future HR leaders can engage with alumni and professionals