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! | |
Consider the FIRE Mentorship Program! | |
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FIRE is a 4-week mentorship program designed to:
- build intentional connections
- re/affirm your career path
- elevate yourself
We are looking for students who want to:
- expand their network
- gain valuable insights
- commit to approximately 4 hours during January 2025
Seats are limited for this opportunity, so we recommend getting your application in as soon as possible!
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Pause for Paws! Pet therapy benefits include reducing stress, anxiety, & building empathy. Stop by to meet the dogs & to de-stress!
Wednesday, December 4th
12:00 PM
Student Center
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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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Students will attend a weekly 3-credit course to engage with local entrepreneurs, established business owners, and industry experts, delivering compelling business stories that capture and highlight the best of what Hartford has to offer. Students will explore Hartford's rich history and its evolving business ecosystems, particularly within hotels, restaurants, and food service businesses — gaining valuable insights into what drives success and how to share those stories effectively.
By collaborating with peers and local businesses, students will develop skills in storytelling and digital media. Students will learn how to craft authentic and engaging narratives that not only showcase the unique flavors and experiences of Hartford’s hospitality industry, but also highlight the resilience and innovation of its business community.
This course is open to all students, undergraduates and graduates on any campus.
*Please note that although the course is listed as "non-business of junior or higher standing," the course is open to ALL students. If you do not fall under the specification, contact michaela.hartl@uconn.edu for a permission number.*
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Join with the Campus Dean and fellow members of our UConn Hartford community for ongoing, informal, sustained conversations to discuss every and all topics relevant to our campus.
Wednesday, December 4th
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Student Activities Room First Floor, HTB
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Pause for Paws! Pet therapy benefits include reducing stress, anxiety, & building empathy based on research. Stop by to meet the dogs & to de-stress!
Thursday, December 5th
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Landing above the Office of Student Services
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Join UConn Stamford SGA for a relaxing afternoon filled with stress relief stations that include massage chairs, aromatherapy, pancake art, snacks, desserts, the lovable therapy dog, Carson, and so much more! Let’s take a breather together and reflect as the semester wraps up.
Thursday, December 5th
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Rich Concourse
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Join UConn Stamford SGA for our Annual Finals Breakfast, the perfect way to fuel up before exams. Enjoy delicious food and get that brain boost you need to succeed. Let’s tackle finals together huskies!
Monday, December 9th
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Rich Concourse
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FNCE 4895-005: Institutional Investment Management | |
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This course is designed for students with a foundational understanding of finance and investment principles. Students will be required to have completed FNCE 3101 as a prerequisite.
It focuses on the construction and management of institutional investment portfolios. Students will explore financial market theory and approaches to strategic and tactical asset allocation, risk budgeting, manager due diligence, selection and evaluation, ESG and impact investing, risk management, and the role of hedge funds and alternative investments. This course emphasizes real-world applications, using case studies and hands-on projects to ensure that students develop the skills needed to manage and oversee portfolios and make informed investment portfolio decisions.
As a capstone, students will create a customized and diversified portfolio for a hypothetical institutional client, including goals and objectives, allocation of assets, rebalancing, manager selection, and the development of an investment policy statement that will be presented to the class.
This course will enable students to have the technical and strategic knowledge to prepare for roles in the asset management industry. This course is offered Wednesdays 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM in-person.
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OPIM 4895-001: Generative AI for Business | |
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Explores the core mechanisms of generative AI (GenAI) with a focus on Large Language Models (LLMs) and their applications in business. Key topics include advanced techniques in prompt engineering, retrieval augmented generation (RAG), fine-tuning LLMs, and addressing safety and ethical considerations in the use of GenAI. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on learning, students will develop skills to apply GenAI in real-world business scenarios.
The course provides a strong foundation for understanding LLM architecture, training methodologies, and business applications, as well as practical skills in Python for fine-tuning LLMs. This course is ideal for those aiming to leverage GenAI for innovative business solutions in an evolving marketplace. This course is offered Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:30 PM-4:45 PM.
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Drop-In to the Business Career Development Office for a Headshot.
Monday, December 2nd
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Business Career Development office, Suite 248
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Climate Change Cafe offers the opportunity to learn about student experiences at COP 29 and see presentations from Environmental and Social Sustainability grantees!
Wednesday, December 4th
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Student Union, Room 304ABC
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Blow off some steam and join our Maker Specialists in this end of semester painting skillshare!
Friday, December 6th
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Innovation Zone Makerspace
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Stressed from finals? Ease your mind by decorating a gingerbread cookie, and don’t forget to eat some delicious pancakes.
Monday, December 2nd
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Main Lobby
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Join SHaW for a beginner friendly, gentle yoga flow class to improve strength, flexibility and up your self-care game. Bring your own mat or reserve one when you register below. Classes will be offered at 12pm and 1pm on the 4th Floor of the Rectory Building. Contact Elena with any questions evt00001@uconn.edu.
This program is grant funded through CT DPH, with funding from the CDC, and presented in partnership with ASG.
Tuesday, December 3rd
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
WREC 402
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How does AI enhance or detract from your student experience? What do you think about the fairness or ethics of using AI tools in your academic work? We want to hear from you!
My name is Brent Lucia and I’m a professor at UConn’s School of Business. I’m curious about how students are using AI in their academic environments and would love to hear from you. If you’re interested, please take a minute to complete this short survey on the topic. It shouldn’t take more than five minutes of your time, and your answers will help us better understand AI usage in the classroom and how to tailor ethical guidelines around its functionality.
This survey is confidential, and you will have the option to enter into a raffle for a $50 Amazon gift card at the end.
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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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Sign up for free and see reporting from 700+ journalists on FT.com and apps. There are newsletters covering corporate finance to sustainability and in-depth special reports on industries and countries.
Steps to Activate
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Navigate to ft.business.uconn.edu
- You must log in with your NetID and password 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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