The STAMFORD 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!

UConn and Qatar University Case Competition

Consider applying to participate in a case competition in collaboration with Qatar University! The presentation date is Saturday, November 16th from 8 AM - 12 PM EST (Storrs) and 4 PM - 8 PM AST (Doha).

The application deadline is Monday, October 14th, 2024 at 4:59 PM EST (Storrs) and 11:59 AST (Doha). Applications will be reviewed, and decisions will be communicated out on Friday, October 17th.

Apply here by Oct 14th

Preparation for Case Competitions

Thursday, October 3rd

3:00 - 4:00 pm

Business Board Room (397)

Join Brent Lucia, a School of Business professor to learn presentation skills and how to prepare for case competitions.

Visit to NY Stock Exchange in NYC

Thursday, October 10th

1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

NYC

Visit to NY Stock Exchange in NYC for undergraduate School of Business students. Spots are very limited.

Please sign up to be considered to attend only IF you can attend on 10/10. You will receive an email on Friday, 9/27 to confirm if you can participate.

UConn will cover the cost of Metro-North train tickets to/from NYC but students are responsible for making their way to/from the NYSE.

Students who previously visited the NYSE are not eligible.

The schedule of events on 10/10 is as follows:

1 pm - Meet at NYSE (11 Wall Street) outside the security tent

2 pm – 2:45 pm - introductions with NYSE staff and Q&A

2:45 pm – The NYSE Historian will provide a brief overview

3 pm – Meet down on the floor of NYSE for a tour of the NYSE and a look into CNBC’s production operations

3:45 pm – assemble to ring the bell

4 pm – closing bell rung and photos

4:30 pm - depart NYSE

Tutoring Sessions &

College Survival Skills

with graduate Business student, Alberto Guerra

Lunch and Learn:

Luxury Fashion Retail

Wednesday, October 16th

12:00- 1:30 pm

Business Board Room (397)

Interested in breaking into the luxury fashion retail industry, but not sure where to start? Join former tapestry and Valentino CEO Kahn and have all your burning questions answered!

Activate Your Complimentary Wall Street Journal Subscription

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.

Activate your WSJ subscription here

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

UCONN Stamford Tutoring Center

Business Tutoring

Accounting Tutor (ACCT 2001 and ACCT 2101/BADM 2710) - Carl Shapiro (carl.shapiro@uconn.edu):

Tuesdays: 2PM-5PM EST

Wednesdays: 2PM-5PM EST

*By appointment only - E-mail carl.shapiro@uconn.edu to schedule (minimum 12 hours prior to appointment time requested)

Tutoring offered VIRTUALLY ONLY: http://s.uconn.edu/stamacctwebex Telephone Access Code: 619 189 558

Finance Tutor (FNCE 3101/BADM 3730) - Mohammed Ruwaid (mohammed.ruwaid@uconn.edu):

Tuesdays: 9AM-12PM EST

Wednesdays: 1:30PM-3:30PM EST

Thursdays: 10AM-12PM EST

Tutoring offered in person and virtually through WebEx: http://s.uconn.edu/stamfncewebex Telephone Access Code: 612 005 194

NEED TO CONNECT WITH AN ADVISOR?

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

Monday - Friday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Email: undergrad.business@uconn.edu

Questions?

Do you have a question or a suggestion for content that will help students to strategically engage at UConn Stamford? Email beth.williams@uconn.edu

Check Out the LAUNCH List for all campuses that comes out on Mondays for even more info and opportunities!