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!

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.

• Call (860) 486-2315 Mon - Fri, 8 AM - 5 PM
• Email undergrad.business@uconn.edu

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.

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

Congratulations to the winners for October 24th's drawing!

Adrien V. 

Stamford Campus

Arfa B.

Avery Point Campus

Gabriel C.

Hartford Campus

Gabrielle S.

Storrs Campus

BUSN 4895 - Section Z81: Introduction to Nonprofit Management

3-credits

Thursdays 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM - In Person - Stamford

Prerequisites: Open to all students who are sophomore or higher. All students who are not junior+ business majors will need to request a permission number.

This special topics course provides an introduction to nonprofit organization management, including an understanding of the nonprofit sector, different types of nonprofit organizations, and core functions and skills required to successfully operate and contribute to a nonprofit organization. Students will learn about governance, leadership and management, strategy, accountability and measuring performance, programmatic design and implementation, marketing and communications, advocacy and lobbying, financial management, philanthropic fundraising, social enterprise and earned income, and government grants and contracts.  

FNCE 4895 - Section 002: Private Equity and Entrepreneurial Capital

1-credit

Tuesdays 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Distance Learning

Prerequisites: FNCE 3101 or MATH 3650. Business major or Actuarial/Math/Finance major of junior or higher status at all campuses.

The objective of this seminar course is to understand the process PE and VC investors follow in making decisions about valuation and financing of startups, and, along the way, to master the language of the industry. Seminar participants will become conversant in the articulate framework used in the PE & VC process; valuation, term sheets, due diligence, deal structuring, and devising of appropriate exit strategies. The seminars will be presented by prominent UConn alums and practitioners in the PE and VC industries. Each seminar is 1-hour 15 minutes long, followed by 15 minutes Q&A.

UConn freshman, sophomores and juniors are invited to apply for the first Stamford-based cohort of Werth Innovators as a part of the WILD Program! 

Are you an inventor, artist, or builder? Do you find yourself creating solutions to problems? When you hear the word entrepreneur, do you dream of creating the next great technology? Are you excited when you meet other people like you? Do you love UConn and want to get involved in an exciting program?

If you answered yes, apply now to become a Werth Innovator as a part of the WILD Program at The Werth Institute. Accepted students will receive a one-time $3,000 scholarship disbursed during their first year participating. Key characteristics include having a passion for creativity and innovation, searching for solutions to everyday problems, or a desire to be a leader in initiating new programs or opportunities for like-minded students. The Werth Institute will invest in programs and resources that develop Werth Innovators in order to become ambassadors for the program during subsequent years.

Application deadline: November 6th at 11:59 PM.

Students moving forward in the process may be asked for an interview.

Any questions, please contact Alexandra Rossi at alexandra.rossi@uconn.edu.

On November 2nd at 12:00 PM in the 3rd floor Rotunda, business undergraduate students are invited to meet with members of Fortitude Re for an info-session and networking session. Pizza will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Students will have the opportunity to meet with two vice presidents from Fortitude Re. They will be covering the details on what their company is responsible for and talking to you about the opportunities in Finance, Risk Management, and Data Analytics. Yi Yang, Vice President of Investment Risk, and Stacy Brusa, Vice President Human Resources, will talk to you about managing risk in this environment. Event will be followed up by an extensive Q&A session and you will have the opportunity to network with these executives after the event.

Students interested in attending should register for this event. Seniors are encouraged to upload their resume within the registration link.

Any questions, please reach out to Jason Gorack at jason.gorack@uconn.edu.

Synchrony Digital Technology Center (DTC) Open House

November 8th 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Room 2.14

Come learn more about the Synchrony Digital Technology Center (DTC) Spring 2023 Internships. Visit in between classes or activities and speak with current interns and DTC alumni (UConn Alum who now work at Synchrony). Come with your questions and be ready to have a great conversation. Be sure to review the job description below prior to attending. 

Applications close November 30th. 

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.

Commas and semicolons are not interchangeable

Commas are used to connect items in a series: “This semester I’m taking Corporate Law, Data Analytics, and Business Communication.” Connecting two independent clauses with only a comma is grammatically incorrect and called a comma splice.

Semicolons ( ; ) are used to connect two independent clauses that are closely related. A semicolon is enough to connect two independent clauses, but a conjunctive adverb like “however,” “therefore,” and “thus” can also be included. A comma should always come after the conjunctive adverb.

Ex. “Laticia wrote an excellent report; therefore, Ahmet had little to revise.”

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. 

Questions?

Do you have a suggestion for content that will help students to strategically engage at UConn Stamford? Email eddie.papazoni@uconn.edu