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! | |
Apply for a School of Business Scholarship! | |
Are you a current or new UConn Business student? Applications for scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year are now open until Wednesday, April 24, 2024. No late applications will be accepted. Scholarship decisions will be sent out to applicants by the end of May 2024. | |
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Pause for Paws! Pet therapy benefits include reducing stress, anxiety, and building empathy. Stop by the Student Center to meet the dogs and de-stress!
Tuesday, March 26th
12:00 PM
Student Center
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In Abiding River: Connecticut River Views & Stories, Pritchard’s photographs reflect her scholarly research and the beauty of the Connecticut River, a system influenced by nature, culture, and history with a future yet to be written.
The exhibition will include specimens of aquatic and marsh plants of the Connecticut River and its watershed, on loan from the George Safford Torrey Herbarium, in the Biodiversity Research Collections of the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UConn.
Wednesday, March 28th
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Alexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art, Branford House
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Join us and create your own affirmation bracelets. This event is free with a UConn ID.
Monday, March 25th
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
HTB Atrium
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Take a break and enjoy some Dairy Bar ice cream. The Dairy Bar Ice Cream Truck will be on campus. Stop by our table in the Atrium to get your ticket for free ice cream. UConn ID required.
Tuesday, April 16th
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Atrium
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Join this virtual session presented by the Target Corporation focused on personal and professional development to get you ready for your first-time internship or full-time role. During this session, you will get an overview of how to be an authentic leader and craft your leadership style based off your personal brand image and values. Additionally, in honor of Women’s History Month, we will also host a panel with female leaders across Target.
Tuesday, March 26th
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Virtual Event
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At this networking skills event, you will have an evening of networking, building rapport, job market awareness, creating connections, and personal branding for you! If you have a scheduling conflict, please inform us at your earliest convenience. Additionally, business professional attire is required.
Thursday, April 4th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
GenRe Auditorium
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Join the School of Business for an afternoon at Synchrony. You'll learn about early career opportunities and programs, get a tour of their offices, and sit in on two panels to hear from current Synchrony employees. This will be an informative event with plenty of networking opportunities. Transportation provided from Stamford.
Tuesday, April 9th
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Join the Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation for an exhilarating afternoon at the Startup Snackdown sponsored by Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CCEI) for a unique "Lunch & Learn" event designed to fuel your innovative spirit and entrepreneurial ambitions.
As part of our commitment to fostering creativity and competitive spirit among students, the Startup Snackdown is more than just a networking event. It's a battleground for the brightest minds to showcase their entrepreneurial prowess through a series of engaging competitions and activities. Here's what you can expect:
- Sustainable solutions Showdown: Dive into the world of social entrepreneurship as you develop a business idea aimed at tackling social, cultural, or environmental challenges. This competition encourages participants to think critically about how innovative business solutions can contribute to a better world.
- Fire Side Chat: Absorbing wisdom from our guest lecture. This session promises to provide valuable insights into the journey of entrepreneurship, drawing from real-life experiences and success stories.
And there's a twist! Victory in any game or event comes with a delightful reward – goodies to stock your dorm!
Tuesday, March 26th
2:00 PM -4:00 PM
School of Business Boardroom 321
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Career Tuesdays in-person at the School of Business are open to all students. Why should you attend? This is a chance for you to engage with employers in a casual setting - think of it like a pop-up Career Fair without the long lines. No formal presentations, come as you are.
Tuesday, March 26th
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
School of Business, Atrium, 2nd Floor
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Sharpen your interview skills at Career Kickback: Speed Mock Interviewing, a dynamic event designed to help you excel in your professional journey. Join us for an engaging session where you’ll have the opportunity to participate in rapid-fire mock interviews, receiving constructive feedback from seasoned professionals and industry experts. Whether you’re a recent graduate or a seasoned professional looking to polish your interviewing prowess, this event offers a supportive environment to enhance your performance. Elevate your confidence, refine your responses, and network with experienced mentors. Don’t miss this chance to boost your interview readiness and make lasting connections. Secure your spot for an evening of skill-building and career advancement!
Thursday, March 28th
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
AACC Community Lounge
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Come to the Rainbow Center for our first Storytelling Night. Come present your stories, poems, spoken word, song, or other performance/discussion on the theme of “the queer experience.” People will sign up and come prepared with some form of performance to take turns at the front of the room for performances of around 5 minutes in duration. Please listen respectfully, non-judgmentally, and with understanding. Deadline for submissions is March 27th.
Friday, March 29th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Student Union
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Who: The Werth Institute is looking for curious, creative, and resilient students to join the upcoming cohort of the Werth Innovators program. Werth Innovators build a foundation that enables them to define, innovate and develop an idea throughout their time at UConn. Selected students have exciting opportunities, get guidance from experienced networking connections, and apply the design thinking framework to their idea. Community building activities and events take place beginning August 2024 and weekly group meetings are held during the academic year. Successful participation leads to a $3k scholarship in the spring of 2025.
What: The Werth Innovators program is dedicated to developing innovative leaders within UConn’s entrepreneurial ecosystem! The program creates accessibility to growing an entrepreneurial mindset and mentorship for students. Personalized resources and support is provided to accelerate student development and to turn passions and interests into action!
Why: As a Werth Innovator, you will have access to a network of successful entrepreneurs and leaders and become part of a unique community of students who are developing an entrepreneurial mindset. You will be provided the tools and environment to work on a problem you are passionate about and produce testable solutions. You will have access to exclusive experiences, activities, and trips all geared toward empowering you to bring your idea to life!
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Review different approaches to the same task list and the one you employ in ideal settings and when overwhelmed. Explore strategies to organize your priorities.
Tuesday, March 26th
12:30 AM
AAC
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The 2024-2025 UConn Waterbury Scholarship application for both incoming and current UConn Waterbury students is now available. Access the application portal and additional information on available scholarships and eligibility criteria via the button below.
Application deadline is Friday, March 29th by 4:00 PM. For assistance with writing a personal statement, please see Joe Calabro in the Tutoring Center, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Monday through Thursday.
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Join the School of Business for an afternoon at Synchrony. You'll learn about early career opportunities and programs, get a tour of their offices, and sit in on two panels to hear from current Synchrony employees. This will be an informative event with plenty of networking opportunities. Transportation provided from Stamford and Storrs.
Tuesday, April 9th
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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The University Scholar Program is an opportunity for motivated and academically talented students to get more from their last three undergraduate semesters. Available to students from all of the University’s schools and colleges, the University Scholar Program allows students to design and pursue an in-depth research or creative project and to craft an individualized plan of study that supports their intellectual interests during their final three semesters.
Admission to this selective program is made on the basis of an application submitted during the first semester of a student’s junior year. The University Scholar program is hosting information sessions for current sophomores interested in applying in Fall 2024. (First years are also welcome to attend.) Students should begin exploring ideas and planning their Fall 2024 application now.
Tuesday, April 9th
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Virtual
Wednesday, April 10th
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Virtual
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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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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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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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