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! | |
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The Avery Point Cardboard Boat Race celebrates academic achievement and the spirit of competitiveness in this day-long event. Students apply their learning to design and craft boats using only cardboard and duct tape. Join us and cheer participants on!
Wednesday, September 20th
12:20 PM
Avery Point Beach
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Bus trip to see the NY Yankees play the AZ Diamondbacks! Cost of ticket includes trip to and from the Game and ticket to the game. Students are allowed to purchase one additional ticket for a guest at $90.
Bus will leave Avery Point at 8:00am and arrive approx. 10:40 AM
Game starts at 1:00 pm
Leave stadium at 4:00 pm returning to AP at approx. 6:35 PM
Saturday, September 23rd
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Conn Hartford Undergraduate students come take a trip and get a snack! Visit the Q Center, the W Center, the B Center and the AAC during our passport experience, get free SNACKS along the way and a special prize for completing your passport! Start your journey in the HTB Atrium to pick up your passport. We hope you will join us for this adventure.
Wednesday, September 20th
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
HTB Atrium
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Interested in Attending UConn Games? | |
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Tickets to UConn Home Athletic events are free for all UConn students. Please be mindful that ticket claims are required for Football, basketball, hockey and soccer. Your Husky Onecard provides access to all other UConn Home Athletic events!
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Fashion Industry Immersion | |
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We will be joined by Wendy Kahn - President, Luxury Fashion and Retail Industry Consultant @ Creative Collective who will be sharing her experiences in the Fashion industry. Keep your future in focus by attending future industry immersion experiences. Registration is required via Nexus.
Tuesday, September 19th
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
School of Business Conference Room 397
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Join the Real Estate Finance Association of CT Fairfield/Westchester chapter for their latest program focused on the multi-family residential sector. Panelists include Randy Salvatore, Chief Executive Officer of RMS Companies; Tom Montelli Principal at Post Road Residential, and Justin Goldberg Principal at Navarino Capital Management. The panelists will provide their insights on current trends in multi-family residential development, touching on a wide variety of topics, including zoning entitlement, apartment design & construction, leasing and property management. There is a $60 cost to attend this event.
Wednesday, September 20th
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
The Stamford Marriot
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UConn Stamford students join ASG and students from Storrs as they head to The Big E, America's Premier Exposition and world's only multi-state fair, representing all six New England States, with entertainment, unique foods, events and more!
Ticket Sales end September 19th
Thursday, September 23rd
8:00 AM Departure from UConn Stamford
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Stop by the green outside of the School of Business for an evening of mingling with UConn entrepreneurs and enjoying UConn Dairy Bar ice cream!
Event Agenda:
5:00pm - 6:00pm: Learn about all 14 programs that CCEI offers for aspiring entrepreneurs, including Get Seeded, Traction, Summer Fellowship and more! Mix and mingle with former program participants and hear about their experiences.
5:15pm - 5:45pm: Listen to a Q+A from program alumni and hear about their startups and how CCEI’s programs aided in their entrepreneurial journey.
5:45pm - 6:00pm: Participate in speed networking and see if your next cofounder is right here at UConn!
Tuesday, September 19th
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
School of Business, outside green between the School of Business and the Rec Center
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Fashion Industry Immersion | |
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We will be joined by Wendy Kahn - President, Luxury Fashion and Retail Industry Consultant @ Creative Collective who will be sharing her experiences in the Fashion industry. Keep your future in focus by attending future industry immersion experiences. Registration is required via Nexus.
Tuesday, September 19th
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
BUSN 106
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Interested in studying abroad? Come chat with student alumni, EGL Advisors, faculty leaders and program representatives to discover which programs fit best with your personal, professional, academic interests, and learn more about scholarship opportunities available!
Wednesday, September 20th
10:00 AM- 1:00 PM
Fairfield Way
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CIMBA offers UConn students several Business Core credits abroad during a 12-week semester program or a 4-week summer program. CIMBA is a professional undergraduate study abroad program based in Northern Italy. They are geared towards business courses and pack in tons of fun, cultural activities throughout your time in Italy.
Have questions about CIMBA? Stop by for drop-in hours with CIMBA program coordinator Joelle Peterson.
Wednesday, September 20th
3:00 PM- 4:00 PM
BUSN 321
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Who is UCG?
UConn's premier student consulting group that provides strategic consulting services to real-life businesses
Why should I Join?
- Develop professional and transferable skills through gaining real life work experience
- Access to mentorship and active alumni network
- join a group of fun and high achieving students
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Come join the Office of Diversity Initiatives for the annual Bonfire Kickback at Hillel House. There will be giveaways and food that is first come and first serve.
Thursday, September 28th
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Hillel House
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The Global Cultures Conference 2023 invites students to better understand their role as global citizens by discussing and analyzing the impact of colonization on the growth of modern-day countries of the global south. A keynote speaker will present relevant themes to our topics, followed by a panel of subject-matter experts across UConn to share their experience as it relates to Modern Growth Post-Colonization. Following the panel, a Q&A session will allow members of the audience to ask specific questions. At the conclusion of the Q&A, there will be a Case Study Analysis in which students use what they learned to work on solving a case.
Saturday, October 7th
1:00 PM- 4:00 PM
BUSN 106
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Associated Student Government
Interested in running for Senator?
Complete the attached Election Packet and hand it to Student Activities Coordinator, Nathan Emery (Room 130)
Can be given to the Info Desk to be put into his mailbox
Packets due Monday, September 18th
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Mix, mingle, and network from 11am-1pm the week of Sept. 18th, with different departments and majors to learn about different pathways to career goals.
Monday, September 18th
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Main Building
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If you are interested in Business but are not sure where to start, we recommend that you register for an in-person or virtual Experience Extravaganza workshop. These workshops are designed to encourage students in business or interested in business to explore all professional opportunities relevant to their person and professional goals. We will have in-person and virtual opportunities for students interested in furthering their engagement.
- Hartford Campus: Wednesday, September 27th, 11:30am-12:30pm
- Stamford Campus: Wednesday, September 27th, 1:00pm-2:00pm
- Storrs Campus: Tuesday, September 26th, 2:00pm-3:00pm
- Storrs Campus: Thursday, September 28th, 3:30pm-4:30pm
- Waterbury Campus: Monday, September 25th, 1:30pm-2:30pm
- Any Campus: Wednesday, September 27, 4:30pm-6:00pm
- Any Campus: Thursday, September 28, 6:00pm-7:30pm
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CIMBA offers UConn students several Business Core credits abroad during a 12-week semester program and Business & Engineering courses during the 4-week summer term. CIMBA is a professional undergraduate study abroad program based in Northern Italy. They are geared towards business courses and pack in tons of fun, cultural activities throughout your time in Italy.
Want to learn more about CIMBA? Join their upcoming info session on September 20th at 2:00 PM on WebEx or in-person with CIMBA program coordinator Joelle Peterson.
Wednesday, September 20th
3:00 PM- 4:00 PM
BUSN 321 or Virtual
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Picture this: the corporate landscape, once a realm dominated by human ingenuity, now witnesses the awe-inspiring power of AI. Join in on this talk as we focus on the rising importance of generative AI, discussing the current prominence and impact of the technology within the corporate world. We will also weigh its implications for businesses and executives as they navigate the evolving competitive landscape.
Sami Ghaddar is an Assistant Professor of Strategy In-Residence at the University of Connecticut School of Business, where he leads the MENT 4900 capstone course in strategic management. Ghaddar’s research examines the efficacy of board-level specialized committees, and how they affect a firm’s strategic choices. It also examines how board of director composition impacts a firms’ financial and social performance.
Recently, Ghaddar has turned his attention towards the evolution of management education. He is in the initial stages of developing a framework that integrates generative AI elements into the teaching pedagogy, fostering a more innovative and responsive learning environment. This endeavor aims to not only revitalize business strategy education but also to fine-tune the process in a way that aligns with the contemporary needs of student learning, blending traditional methods with modern technology for a more enriched educational experience.
Wednesday, September 20th
12:00 PM- 12:30 PM
Virtual
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Come learn more about EGL's Summer Business in London! Through intensive internships and coursework, this program offers students the chance to work in one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, get academic credit, and engage with critical global issues both inside and outside the classroom. Students will receive 9 credits during this program. There are no prerequisites. This program fulfills an Honors Core requirement in the honors program (BLAW 4893), and is open to both business and non-business students, as well as honors and non-honors students. As always, it is the student’s responsibility to ensure eligibility to enroll in a particular course and that it qualifies for desired credit in their schools and/or disciplines.
Wednesday, September 27th
2:00 PM- 3:00 PM
BUSN 302 or Virtual
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This EACE Signature Program has been connecting students and employers for more than 18 years! Road Trips to the Real World is an exclusive opportunity for college students and alumni to join a site visit during the January Winter Break to learn firsthand about a career field, network with top employers and their employees, and explore internship and job opportunities.
EACE Road Trips are open to EACE and affiliated Regional ACE member institutions. Your institution does not need to hold an EACE group membership. As long as there is one active member from your career office, your institution qualifies as an EACE member institution. The student registration fee is $5 per site visit (plus EventBrite processing fee).
2024 Program Timeline:
- All dates will appear in September 2023
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UConn’s Center for Neurodiversity and Employment Innovation (CNDEI) is focused on improving career development and employment outcomes for students who are autistic, have ADHD, dyslexia and other learning differences. The Neuro-inclusive Candidate Network was launched by UConn’s CNDEI to provide targeted employment and career-related support, opportunities, programs, and education to address the unique barriers neurodivergent (ND) college students sometimes face as they pursue employment.
What is the Neuro-Inclusive Candidate Network (NCN)?
The NCN connects ND students and recent alumni with employers who understand and value their differences. The NCN is an initiative of the University Council for Neurodiversity Employment - a coalition of over 60 schools led by UConn.
How does the NCN work?
- Join
- Complete your Candidate Profile
- Receive neurodiversity-related employment opportunities and information
- Get access to the NCN career resources website
How do I know if the NCN is right for me?
The NCN is right for you if you are a current or recent college-level student (who identifies as neurodiverse and would like to join a community of peers who get connected to neurodiversity-related employment opportunities.
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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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Join us for Let’s Get Together Thursdays for 15 Minutes of Calm. Practice breathing & stretches for stress relief. This is open to all UConn students from any campus. No experience required. Sessions will be held virtually.
Thursdays: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Find Your UConn
@UConnBusinessUG
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Listen to the
LAUNCH Podcast!
Kayla Hogrefe and Jose Aponte are 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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