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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Drop-in advising is available for students on all UConn Campuses to speak one-on-one with the professional advisors.
Not sure where to start? Let us help you figure it out.
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Call (860) 486-2315 Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm
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Email undergrad.business@uconn.edu
Reminder Add/Drop Deadline is Monday, September 12th.
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Hear from Your Peers on How They Set Their Semester Up for Success! | |
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School of Business Items!
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There are 8 challenges per UConn Campus that update on Mondays every two weeks.
Drawings happen biweekly and grand prize drawing will be at the end of Fall 2022.
First Drawing will be 9/12
Second Drawing will be 9/26
Third Drawing will be 10/10
Fourth Drawing will be 10/24
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
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Hear from last year's grand prize winner!
"Overall, activities hosted through the Student Union like Spring Week and various club activities were amazing. This project made me look for opportunities to get involved that I might not have otherwise done before- and now I know what to look out for engagement in the future!"
-Guerlina P.
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While Avery Point offers opportunities to engage, we also encourage you to seek intentional experiences in business on the campus of the major you are seeking. Many of our organizations offer virtual ways to engage and hope to connect with students outside of the campus where they host in-person events. | |
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The Involvement & Resource Fair offers the opportunity to discover great student organizations and university resources and engage with them more meaningfully!
Getting involved helps students make friends, build resumes, expand their horizons, develop their leadership skills, succeed academically, and have fun all while doing something that interests them. The Fair will be held in the courtyard and atrium of our campus. Come say hi to Brandy at the School of Business Table!
Wednesday, September 7th
12 PM - 3 PM
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Join us to learn about involvement opportunities at UConn Stamford!
Getting involved helps students make friends, build resumes, expand their horizons, develop their leadership skills, succeed academically, and have fun all while doing something that interests them.
Thursday, September 8th, 2022
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Stamford Campus
Rich Concourse
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Interested in a Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Course? | |
An integration of the best business and engineering principles and practices. Identification of customer need, development of technical solution and financial viability. Collaboration between School of Business and School of Engineering, teaching product design process combined with business principals required for any viable startup and enterprise.
Experiential nature of course will enable students to go through process of conceiving of a new product, building an MVP, developing a business model and business plan, and testing the market. Students will learn the art of successful pitching and presenting business models to successful entrepreneurs. Taught with ENGR 3500. Formerly offered as MGMT 3500.
Course Name: MENT 3500-001
Time: Mondays 2:30 PM- 5 PM
Location: JRB 204
Modality: In Person
Credits: 3 credits
Requirements: Open only to Business majors of junior or higher status.
Not open to students who have passed or are taking ENGR 3500
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Calling all First-Year Female Identifying UConn Students!
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Do you have an idea or interest in entrepreneurship?
Have you started, created or founded something or really want to learn how?
Do you want to get paid to bring your ideas to life?
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We are looking for curious, creative, explorative students to join the upcoming F3 cohort of the Werth Innovators Leadership Development (WILD) program. The F3 cohort creates accessibility to entrepreneurial programs for students who are traditionally underrepresented, providing personalized support through mentorship, skill building and leadership opportunities.
You'll also have access to unique experiences, activities and trips all geared toward empowering you to bring your ideas to life! You'll also have the opportunity to propose and work on an impactful project during the summer of 2023 as a full-time, 10-week paid $4k internship with ongoing opportunities and network growth.
Successful participation leads to a $3k scholarship during your sophomore year.
Application deadline: Sunday, September 11th, 2022 at midnight. No GPA requirement. Video submission required. You will be asked to interview.
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Resource & Involvement Fair | |
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Join us to learn about involvement opportunities and various resources at UConn Waterbury! Pizza will be provided for participants.
Getting involved helps students make friends, build resumes, expand their horizons, develop their leadership skills, succeed academically, and have fun all while doing something that interests them.
Tuesday, September 6th, 2022
11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Waterbury Campus
MPR 113, 116, 119
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Global Business Programs Information Session | |
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Have an interest in International Business? Want to meet peers with similar interests or experience working with international companies? Wish to network with Global Business Professionals?
Global Business Programs offers students immersive and interactive opportunities to experience international business. Global Business Programs is hosting an information session for students to learn about various opportunities through their office.
Wednesday, September 7th
5 PM- 6 PM
BUSN 214 & Virtual
Modality: Hybrid
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Apply Now! $25K & Entrepreneurship Training | |
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The E-Team Program supports student innovators on the path to launching their invention! Students can apply now for Pioneer for E-Teams, the first stage of the VentureWell Accelerator, where, in addition to receiving grant funding, they’ll discover the best market for their innovation.
E-Teams unlock:
- Up to $25K in funding
- Entrepreneurship training
- Mentorship by dedicated staff
- National recognition
- Networking with peers and industry experts
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Do you have an idea that can change the world? Start your entrepreneurship journey by applying for the Winter 2023 Pioneer for E-Teams cohort by October 5.
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Student Pitch Competition | |
Our video-pitch competition is now open to all college- and university-level students. Application and participation is 100% free — no purchase to any TechCrunch event required. Plus, we pumped up the prize package and extended the deadline. Here’s what you need to know and do in order to compete and have a shot at winning free passes — and more — to TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco October 18-20.
The pitch competition is industry-agnostic, and we encourage students building in any vertical to apply. While we’re excited to review the applications from students with a functioning MVP, the ultimate winners will be a mix of student-led startups at the ideation stage, with product/market fit and those and those at growth stage. The application deadline is September 9.
TechCrunch will review all submitted videos and select 20 finalists. They will notify the finalists on September 18.
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Interested in a Seminar on Private Equity and Entrepreneurial Capital Course? | |
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 practitioners in the PE and VC industries. A total of seven seminars are planned in Fall 2022 covering topic areas listed below. Each seminar is 1-hour long, followed by Q&A.
Course Name: FNCE 4895
Time: Wednesdays 6 PM- 7 PM
Modality: Online
Credits: 1.5 credits
Requirements: Open only to Business majors of junior or higher status who have completed FNCE 3101.
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A Student's Advice for College | |
College is an incredible experience full of new opportunities and endeavors, both in the classroom and out. Being a student is more than just taking classes and studying for exams - it’s a chance to figure out who you are to ultimately become the best, most confident version of yourself through taking new classes, trying new things and meeting new people. College is a stepping stone into your future and will ultimately be a major influence in your growth and development. | |
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Although it’s an exciting time, it can also seem overwhelming at first glance. Having to manage your time to fit classes, career building, friends and family can be challenging, especially for students coming into the university who may not have had as much scheduling freedom in high school. The way you balance and budget your time is completely under your own jurisdiction, and with great power comes great responsibility and mental pressures. In order to combat overwhelming feelings, I’ve come up with a list of a few wellness tips I’ve utilized throughout the course of my college career to prioritize my self-care and feel like the best version of myself I can possibly be.
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Invest in a planner. I can’t even begin to describe how stressed it made me feel to have deadlines swarming around in my head. By writing things down and making to-do lists that I can check off, I feel more organized and it alleviates the stress of memorizing everything. I try to write down all my deadlines week by week so that I know what to expect without any surprise assignments coming my way.
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Take screen breaks. Being someone who has almost always had bad vision, I can wholeheartedly attest to the fact that screen breaks are good for you. Not only do they allow your eyes to rest, but they also give your mind some peace. With almost everything being digital these days, it can be hard for us to inherently differentiate between our personal and professional lives, which can add to the work/life balance struggle. In between tasks, let your eyes rest for 10-15 minutes and soak in all the work you’ve completed and checked off your lists. Every achievement is important, no matter how large or small.
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Make time for others. I’ve felt the stresses of the semester firsthand, and being able to share your experiences with friends and family can relieve weight off your shoulders and allow you to decompress. Having a strong support system is essential not only to success, but to your overall well-being. Although it can be difficult to fit in time for get-togethers in the midst of assignments and exams, even something as simple as a coffee chat or a movie night can allow you to reconnect with your loved ones and furthermore, with yourself.
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Make time for yourself. You know yourself better than anyone else, and it’s important to give yourself time to reconnect with your thoughts and charge your social/emotional battery before taking on a new day. What makes you feel at peace and most at home with yourself? For me, this looks like reading a comfort book, watching a favorite movie, spending time with my loved ones, and baking my favorite treats. It’s okay to take the time to indulge in the things you enjoy - in fact, it’s encouraged. Self love is not selfish and taking time out of your day to take care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do to preserve your inner peace and reconnect with your emotions.
You deserve the same love, energy and care you give so freely elsewhere :)
-Anika K
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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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