The LAUNCH List is a list of curated events to assist students interested in business with finding opportunities for wellness, professional development, academic development, and experiential learning at all of UConn campuses. Read on to see how you can engage today! | |
UConn and Qatar University Case Competition | |
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Consider applying to participate in a case competition in collaboration with Qatar University! The presentation date is Saturday, November 16th from 8 AM - 12 PM EST (Storrs) and 4 PM - 8 PM AST (Doha).
The application deadline is Monday, October 14th, 2024 at 4:59 PM EST (Storrs) and 11:59 AST (Doha). Applications will be reviewed, and decisions will be communicated out on Friday, October 17th.
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Mark your calendars for our Major Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 8th, from 11 AM to 3 PM in the AP Library! Explore the wide range of majors available at UConn campuses. Desserts and giveaways will be provided!
Tuesday, October 8th
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
AVP Library
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Hey Hartford students, how are you getting involved on campus or enhancing your experiential learning this week? Click the button below to tell us and enter to win some School of Business swag items! | |
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Visit some of our campus support services during our passport experience, get free snacks along the way and a special prize for completing your passport!
Your journey will start in the HTB Atrium then you will find your way around the HTB and learn about some of our amazing campus resources:
- The B Center
- The Q Center
- The W Center
- AAC
- TEAS
- CAPS/ RISE
- UConn Hartford Library
Tuesday, October 1st
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Atrium
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Join Brent Lucia, a School of Business professor to learn presentation skills and how to prepare for case competitions.
Thursday, October 3rd
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Business Board Room (397) and Virtual
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Attend workshops on:
- What quantum technologies are and how they work Quantum applications that will change business and society
- The legal and ethical implications for a quantum-powered world
Connect with students and experts:
- Apply to participate as an individual or in teams Work with students from different majors Access mentors to guide your strategy Present to leaders and future employers
Learn over September 24th through October 15th, form teams between September 24th through October 14th and the final presentation will be on November 1st. No prior knowledge needed and students from all disciplines are welcome.
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Applications are now open for the First-Year Women Werth Innovators program cohort!
We are looking for driven, creative, and curious students to join the upcoming cohort of the Werth Innovators program. Werth Innovators work on an impactful project during the academic year and beyond with ongoing opportunities and network growth. Community building activities and events take place beginning October 2024 and weekly group meetings take place during the academic year after selection. Successful participation leads to a $4k summer internship in 2025 evolving and executing your idea full time! As a Werth Innovator, you will have access to a network of successful entrepreneurs and leaders and join a unique community of students who are building an entrepreneurial mindset while executing their ideas!
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Experiential Global Learning Pop Up Table | |
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Meet with Global Student Mentor Matthew Brouwer to learn more about study abroad experiences for Business students! Matthew studied abroad at the National University of Singapore School of Business in Spring 2024.
Tuesday, October 8th
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
School of Business Atrium 2nd floor
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Lunch and Learn with Steve Christos | |
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Business Alumni and an Executive at SAP Steve Christos will discuss his unique role and share insights from his career with a small group of students.
As a global leader in enterprise applications and business AI, SAP stands at the nexus of business and technology. For over 50 years, organizations have trusted SAP to bring out their best by uniting business-critical operations spanning finance, procurement, HR, supply chain, and customer experience.
Storrs Business students, any major and any year are welcome to attend. Please sign up through Nexus only if you have checked your calendar and definitely can attend as space is limited. This event is hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Programs and lunch is provided.
Friday, October 11th
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
BUSN 302
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Join former global CEO of Tapestry and former North American CEO of Valentino Wendy Kahn as she shares all her tips for getting into the fashion industry. Learn everything from setting timeline expectations, industry knowledge, and more in this comprehensive 90-minute workshop!
Tuesday, October 22nd
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
BUSN 106
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Five agencies will be tabling during Hispanic Heritage Month to highlight Latino organization in the City of Waterbury.
- Madre Latine
- PRLACC
- Afro-Caribbean Cultural Center
- Hispanic Coalition
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Tabling for Hispanic Heritage Month
Tuesday, October 1st
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Main Lobby
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Hear from UConn Waterbury alumna, Sarah DiMeo-Carabetta, Executive Director of Acts 4 Ministry, a local charitable organization. Sarah earned her degree in business administration with a concentration in technology and was an active student leader & ASG member. RSVP below to learn about Sarah’s impactful work in the community and discover how you can get involved & be a leader on campus and beyond!
Thursday, October 3rd
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
MPR 113/116/119
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Interested in a career or internship in climate, but don't know where to start? Join College to Climate to learn what opportunities exist for young people in climate, network with like-minded students and climate professionals, and kick-start your career in climate. Food provided!
12:00 - 12:30 | Snacks, Arrivals, Open Networking
12:30 - 1:00 | College to Climate + Workshop Introduction
1:00 - 1:45 | Building Portfolio Projects Workshop Breakouts
1:45 - 2:00 | Break
2:00 - 2:30 | Speed Networking With Climate Employers
2:30 - 3:00 | Networking with Companies, Snacks & Drinks
Saturday, October 5th
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Boston, Massachusetts
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Registration closes October 6th
Challenge submission deadline is October 13th
Top five teams present October 28th-November 1st
Identify and define a social logistics problem in a community and propose an actionable business solution to address the problem. Social logistics involves applying logistics principles and methods to solve societal issues by considering human factors. The proposed solution should be relevant to the local community, outline the involved stakeholders, and demonstrate its alignment with one or more of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Teams are encouraged to identify any technological disruptions within the problem and/or illustrate the role of technology in their solution.
Prizes:
- $5,000 (first place team)
- $1,000 (second and third place teams)
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Come learn about the Summer Global Emerging Technology and Innovation program in Australia and New Zealand.
On this program, students will explore Global Emerging Technology and Innovation through a combination of teaching methods. The course consists of portions of asynchronous work pre- and post- an abroad experience that explores how progress in technology and business is pursued outside the United States. Students will travel to immerse themselves in a different culture to challenge their own conceptions of what progress looks like.
Students will earn BADM 4895: Special Topics: Global Emerging Technology and Innovation (3 credits) on this program.
Tuesday, October 8th
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM
Virtual
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Registration open November 11
Registration closes January 19
Semi-finals take place February 24-28 virtually
Final is in-person in early April in Toronto, CA (travel fund is available)
Prizes:
- $10,000 CAD (first place)
- $5,000 CAD (runner up)
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Explore the Forte Foundation | |
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The Forte Foundation is a community of over 100,000+ motivated individuals made up of college students, MBA students, and business professionals. Through the UConn School of Business' partnership with Forte, all undergraduate School of Business students have access to Forte's many benefits including:
- Leadership Conferences and Career Fairs
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The Forte Job Center: Upload your resume, customize your job search and access job postings from 100+ Fortune 500 companies!
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Earn a Career Ready Certificate: Make a great impression on top employers through live workshops and have your resume included in an exclusive resume book provided only to Forte's top corporate partners
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Skill and Industry guides: Soft skills are universal and essential in any industry. Gain insights into soft skills such as time management, how to actively listen to others, or how to build your resume.
Find these resources and more when you create your free affiliate Forte membership using your UConn email address.
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“I would say that the program is unlike any other. Forte works to support women in business and as soon as you join, it connects you with a community of people willing to help in any way. The resources Forte presents you with are unimaginable. The course does not just get you the certification, it helps you to navigate your journey through the business world. Taking the course was the best decision I made. It’s worth the time put into it!”
-Madeline C.
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Activate Your Complimentary Wall Street Journal Subscription | |
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UConn School of Business and The Wall Street Journal have partnered to provide a school-sponsored WSJ subscription to all University of Connecticut students, faculty and staff. Through the partnership, subscribers will have full digital access to WSJ’s award-winning journalism via WSJ.com and the app, as well as a wide variety of curated content, from podcasts and newsletters to career insights and personal finance advice.
Why The Wall Street Journal is right for University of Connecticut students:
The Wall Street Journal offers students unrivaled coverage of business, finance, politics and world news, including focused insight into career development, technology, health, arts and culture.
About The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal is a global news organization that provides leading news, information, commentary and analysis. Published by Dow Jones, The Wall Street Journal engages readers across print, digital, mobile, social and video. It holds 38 Pulitzer Prizes for outstanding journalism.
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About The New York Times
The New York Times is an American daily newspaper based in New York City. The New York Times covers domestic, national, and international, news and publishes opinion pieces, investigative reports, and reviews.
Steps to Activate
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Looking for Academic Support? | |
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Need help putting together a pitch deck for a class or editing a report? Don't understand your assignment guidelines, or aren't sure how to get started on a project? Schedule a 20-minute virtual meeting with the Business Communication Lab.
The material you would like to review with us must be assigned by a current course in the School of Business. Upon registering for your appointment, you will be requested to provide the assignment guideline sheet and other necessary documents for the Lab staff to fully understand the scope of the task or project.
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Find Your UConn
@UConnBusinessUG
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Listen to the
LAUNCH Podcast!
Jose Aponte is excited to help elevate the voices of students and on topics that will help you thrive. Hear from experts, your peers, and advisors across UConn's campuses.
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Questions?
Do you have a suggestion for content that will help students to strategically engage? Email laila.chaoui@uconn.edu.
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