It has been wonderful getting to know many of you on the Stamford campus this Fall. As your winter break begins, I hope you give yourself time to rest and recharge. In addition, this is a great time for self-reflection and goal setting, as well. Please consider utilizing the School of Business experiential learning opportunities for skill development and to expand your professional network. Happy holidays!

Thanks,

Beth

It has been such a delight to see some familiar faces and meet new ones too this fall semester. I appreciated learning how you are engaging in opportunities that align with your passions. I look forward to cheering you on and connecting you to desired opportunities throughout your time at UConn by way of our LAUNCH initiatives. Enjoy your well-deserved break and I hope you have a wonderful holiday season.



Warm regards,

Laila

As each of you begins to embark on your numerous adventures this winter break, I encourage you to use this time to recharge, renew, and explore new opportunities that will not only benefit you today but in the years to come. In this newsletter, you will find a plethora of resources to help you fuel these passions, whether they be academic, creative, or professional. Utilize this time to ignite your interest, explore new hobbies, plan your professional development - all of which will ensure a vibrant and fulfilling spring semester. I look forward to hearing about your adventures upon your return to campus in the spring semester.

Be well,

Eddie

I continue to be impressed with you, the students we work with and for. Your level of expertise and dedication and your willingness to make a difference, inspires me. But for now, rest up, recharge, spend time with people who lift you up and let the content you were exposed to this semester do its work in the background. Remain open to ideas and inspiration related to your studies and passion for everything Business. You will do great things and I look forward to joining you for parts of that journey. I cannot wait to reconnect upon your return!

Thanks,

Inga

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Staying Active!

Global Business Programs has created these professional development programs in partnership with Connecticut District Export Council to promote knowledge about exporting to students who may wish to have this additional skill for their résumés and potential internships.

To participate, please email Global Business. Once you have contacted Global Business Programs, you may begin any of the programs listed below. “How to Complete the Program” provides the necessary steps. 

• Export Basics
• Export Market Intelligence & Logistics
• Export Finance
• Export Compliance 1
• Export Compliance 2

Students who complete all the tracks above are eligible to participate in the Advanced Export.

The Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) is an 10-hour, self-paced e-learning course that provides a visual introduction to the financial markets. The BMC consists of 4 modules - Economic Indicators, Currencies, Fixed Incomes, and Equities.

All UConn students are able to complete the Bloomberg Market Concepts e-certification course from their laptop or home computer. No remote or in-person access to the Bloomberg terminals is necessary.

Click on the link below to begin. If you already have a BMC profile, log in and you are all set to complete the course. If you do not have a BMC profile, please sign up with a valid UConn email.

Click on the link below to join Kelly Kenndy in learning more about a variety of industries.



Current topics include the following:

• Sales
• Cosmetic Industry
• Technology
• Big Tech and Social Media
• Internet and Direct Marketing
• How to Tell Your Career Story
• Management Consulting
• Fashion Retail Industry
• Graduate School
• Financial Technology
• Moody's Credit Rating Industry
• Fashion

Additional topics to be added, so make sure to check out the link periodically!

Interested in learning how to do the following?

• integrate social responsibility principles in business models,
• implement practices that have a positive societal impact in business,
• deploy business strategies to promote environmental sustainability,
• navigate CSR regulations and gain experience in ESG reporting,
• facilitate and respect human rights as part of business operations, and
• drive innovative global business for positive social change.

In Fall 2024, the Marketing and Business Law faculty in the Marketing Department, UConn School of Business, expects to launch a 30-credit Master of Science degree (pending approval) to address these demands and capture a global trend.

The BUILD Hartford course provides students a “real-world” opportunity to hone their business storytelling skills through the contextual lens of Hartford’s business and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Students work with a wide range of individuals and organizations throughout the city to create innovative projects and develop new opportunities to aid in Hartford's development.  

Students will analyze the past, present, and future of the Hartford entrepreneurial landscape, and deliver dynamic business stories that offer insights aimed to drive the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders. We are looking for students who have a passion for business, storytelling, producing fun and unique digital content, learning about business ecosystems, and the history and future of business in Hartford.

Why Join?

• Gain crucial skills in digital storytelling and business communication.
• Empower yourself as a change agent with tools for positive impact.
• Connect with the Hartford business community through networking opportunities.
• Deepen your understanding of the local business landscape.

Please note the following:

• The course runs Fridays from 1:00pm - 4:00pm
• Students must be able to attend in person at the Graduate Business Learning Center in downtown Hartford.
• The course is open to ALL students! Undergraduates and graduates, in any major, on any campus. 

Meet the Instructor:

Rory McGloin, Ph.D. brings his passion and experience as a business communication expert to the spring Build course with an eye towards helping students develop critical thinking and storytelling skills that will allow them to apply their own perspectives to the pursuit of engaging with the Hartford business ecosystem in new and unique ways. Rory will guide students through the past, present, and future of the Hartford business ecosystem and create opportunities for students to create their own content that aims to help move the city forward, while maintaining a clear understanding of how its history has shaped its modern day opportunities. 

OPIM Innovate's lab research specialists have identified 10 fields of emerging technologies, which are broken down across 10 learning blocks within the lab. Each learning block contains 3 tech tracks, each of which focuses on a specific technology within that emerging tech sector. Each tech track contains 3 tech kits which are further broken down into three different difficulty tiers: beginner, intermediate and advanced. Each tech kit is self-guided and meant to be completed within 30 – 60 minutes.

Virtual Lab through VIBE in HuskyCT:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Visualization
• Predictive Analytics
• Programming
• Blockchain

The half-day event will gather professionals, faculty, and students to discuss key sustainability topics for businesses. We will highlight existing sustainability initiatives ongoing across UConn. The summit aims to create a space to build productive relationships with sustainable business partners while continuing to educate and prepare our students. Mark your calendars for its eagerly anticipated return!

Friday, March 1st

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

BUSN 106