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 UConn Stamford. Read on to see how you can engage today! | |
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Drop-in advising is available for students on all UConn Campuses to speak one-on-one with the peer or professional advisors.
Not sure where to start? Let us help you figure it out.
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Looking for Additional Credits for Fall '22? | |
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UNIV 3088 - SEC 003: U.S. Anti-Black Racism
This 1-credit course introduces students to foundational history and concepts related to systemic and anti-Black racism. It also exposes students to foundational concepts related to Black consciousness, Black resistance, Black resilience, and intersectional solidarity.
UNIV 3088 - SEC 004: Exploring the Entrepreneurial Perspective
This 1-credit course introduces students to entrepreneurship as a way to create value. It also exposes students to qualities of effective entrepreneurs.
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Courses are offered asynchronous online via HuskyCT from Monday, October 17 - Friday, December 9, 2022.
Note: these courses will not count toward full-time enrollment status for financial aid if added after September 12th.
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Global Passport Project
During Fall 2022, Experiential Global Learning (EGL) is thrilled to provide the opportunity for students to apply to receive a free passport, and support through the process of your application. This project will nominate select students for the funding. Not all students who submit a form will receive the funding.
Eligibility requirements:
- A UConn student, who is 18 years or older
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Eligible to receive a U.S. Passport, you need to be a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization or be a U.S. national
- Applying for an adult passport for the first time
Complete the nomination form by October 15th at 11:59pm.
Once a student is nominated, they must participate in a series of presentations to learn more about the application process and opportunities available to use their passport.
If you have any questions, please email: egl@uconn.edu
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LAUNCH Level Up Challenge | |
Enter to Win
School of Business Items!
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There are 8 challenges per UConn Campus that update on Mondays every two weeks.
Drawings happen biweekly and the grand prize drawing will be at the end of Fall 2022.
Fourth Drawing will be 10/24
Fifth Drawing will be 11/7
Sixth Drawing will be 11/18
Seventh Drawing will be 12/5
Grand Prize Drawing will be 12/8
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Congratulations to the winners for September 26th's drawing!
Anthony M.
Stamford Campus
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Arfa B.
Avery Point Campus
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Gabriel C.
Hartford Campus
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Sharanya C.
Storrs Campus
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Opportunities to Engage On Campus | | |
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Virtual Workshop: Test Taking Strategies
October 11th 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Webex
Realize things to consider when preparing for an upcoming exam to then create a plan. Learn exam format tactics to best approach different types of test questions.
Click here to join.
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Fall Career Fair
October 12th 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Rich Concourse
The Fall Career Fair is open to all students and recent alumni to explore internships, part-time jobs, and full-time jobs. Every major and class year is welcome. Over 75 businesses, creative agencies, government, and nonprofit organizations will be present. Dress to impress and bring lots of resumes!
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Soccer Intramurals
October 12th 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Stamford YMCA
Nothing beats the rush of a sports game! Cheer on your fellow huskies at our intramural games occurring at the Stamford YMCA.
Click here for more information.
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Stock Market Competition
October 13th 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Stamford, YMCA
Nothing beats the rush of a sports game! Cheer on your fellow huskies at our monthly dodgeball tournament occurring at the Stamford YMCA on the first Friday of the month.
Participants must register in advance. Registration closes on October 5th.
Click here to register.
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Stock Market Competition
October 13th 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Virtual
Want to test your stock market skill? Think you know what it takes to gain the market?
Join the Financial Management Club for their semesterly Market Watch Competition! Test your stock knowledge in a MarketWatch game with $100,000 starting funds.
Top 6 players with the highest portfolios by the end of the competition get a prize!
Click here to join.
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Google Developer Student Club: Guest Speaker Susan Lasota
October 13th 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Auditorium 1, UConn Stamford
GDSC is excited to announce their first guest speaker. Susan Lasota, the Chief Technology Officer of State Street Global Advisors, one of the largest banks in the world holding over 3.4 Trillion Dollars in assets, will be coming in to speak with GDSC about growing your presence in the technology industry. Susan is a well-respected veteran in the field of tech and has a lot to share with students about breaking in and growing your careers.
Pizza and refreshments will be provided.
Click here to RSVP.
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Basketball Intramurals
October 14th & 17th 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Stamford, YMCA
Nothing beats the rush of a sports game! Cheer on your fellow huskies at our intramural games occurring at the Stamford YMCA.
Click here for more information.
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CCEI InsurTech Fellows Program
Application Closes October 14th at 11:59 PM
The InsurTech Fellows Program offers students an incredible opportunity to increase their understanding of InsurTech, the insurance industry, working with startups, entrepreneurship and innovation. Students will learn how to apply theoretical and practical skills using real-world examples, and interact with industry leaders.
Only students that have enrolled and completed BADM 5894/INS 490/990 will be qualified for the InsurTech Fellows Program.
Click here to Apply.
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CCEI Get Seeded Pitch Night
October 25th 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
RSVP for link
Have a business idea? Looking for seed funding to help you get started? Get Seeded provides students the opportunity to pitch their business ideas a live virtual audience who then votes on which ideas are funded. Students that are selected to pitch have an opportunity to earn up to $1,000 in seed funding for their idea as well as support from other students who may be interested in joining their business venture. Get Seeded pitch nights are open to the public and are a great way to network and connect!
Click here to RSVP & Apply.
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Fall 2022 Homecoming Game Day
October 29th 8:00 AM
Join us for the Husky Roadshow: Homecoming Trip 10/29/2022. Bus Departs UConn Stamford at 8 AM | Bridgeport at 840AM | New Haven at 915AM.
Ticket Price Includes: Round trip transportation to the Homecoming Football game from Stamford Campus, Bridgeport Metro North & New Haven Metro North
Tickets are available for Stamford Students Only
Only One Ticket Per Student. Ticket Price does not include souvenirs or food/drink. Tickets are Non-Refundable and Non-Transferable
Click here to purchase tickets!
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Leadership Certificate Series: Impact Delta
Impact Delta is a 9-week course designed for students who are interested in exploring how they can be a catalyst for sustained social change.
Tuesdays 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM.
Click here to register.
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Leadership Certificate Series: Discovery
Discovery Leadership is a 9-week course designed for students at the beginning of their leadership journey who are interested in exploring and developing their leadership potential.
Thursdays 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM.
Click here to register.
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Opportunities to Engage Off Campus | | |
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CryptoMondays Stamford
Every Monday 6:00 - 7:15 PM
2200 Atlantic St, Stamford, CT
Decentralized global community that shares a passion for Crypto and how it's going to change the world in dramatic ways. CryptoMondays offers content and socializing so like-minded people can share their views, network, learn and have a blast.
Click here to view the agenda.
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Workshop: Growing Your Business in a Down Market
October 11th7:00 PM
61 Atlantic St, Stamford, CT
Watch Season 8’s winner, finalist, and fan favorites as they take to the stage in head-to-head cooking demonstrations and fun (sometimes messy!) challenges with an overall immersive audience experience fun for all ages.
Click here to purchase tickets.
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Norwalk Fright Nights: Into the Deep
October 14th - November 1st
100 N Water St, Norwalk, CT
Get ready to scream. Join the Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts for Into the Depp, a haunted house. With dozens of live actors and enough thrills for a lifetime, Into the Depp is not to be missed. The haunt takes roughly 30 minutes to walk through.
Click here for more info.
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Club Kung Fu: Free Women's Self-Defense
October 15th 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
1016 Hope St, Stamford, CT
Want to learn how to defend yourself? Come for free every third Saturday of every month. No previous experience needed.
SiFu Elliot Leung of Connecticut Club Kung Fu brings free Women’s Self Defense classes to empower women to fight back when given the circumstances.
Click here for more info.
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Alice in Wonderland - CluedUpp
October 15th 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Stamford, CT
This is a unique outdoor escape-room style experience that unfolds exclusively via the CluedUpp app. Receive clues via your phone as you scramble across Stamford to solve puzzles and complete challenges against the clock. You only need to book 1 ticket per team. Each ticket admits up to 6 adults.
Start any time between 9am and 2pm on the day
The event lasts between 2 to 3 hours on average
Dress to impress. Get your team dressed-up and celebrate the madness of Wonderland (optional).
Click here to sign-up.
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Looking for Academic Support? | |
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Wishing to improve your writing? The Business Communication Lab recommends that you following these helpful tips. This week's tip is centered on run-on sentences.
Run-on sentences are one of the most common problems in writing. Because popular word processors like Microsoft Word and Google Docs can overlook these mistakes, you need to understand the elements of a sentence to avoid them.
Use coordinating conjunctions to connect your ideas.
Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect items in your sentences and include “and,” “but,” “so,” “or,” “for,” “nor,” “yet.” When connecting two independent clauses in a sentence, use a comma and coordinating conjunction. The comma should always come before the coordinating conjunction.
Ex. “Laticia wrote the report, and Ahmet revised it.”
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The Source for Active Learning (Tutoring) houses the Writing Center and Q Course Center. Located in the rear of the first floor of the UConn Stamford Jeremy Richard Library. Tutoring services include Writing, Chemistry, Physics, Math, Statistics, Accounting, Finance, and Biology.
Please bring all necessary materials to your tutoring session. Appointments are on a first-come, first-served drop-in basis.
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Questions?
Do you have a suggestion for content that will help students to strategically engage at UConn Stamford? Email eddie.papazoni@uconn.edu
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