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! | |
Apply to be a School of Business Peer Mentor! | |
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Peer Mentors build up their peers and speak to the diversity of experiences in our student body. We're seeking applicants who can connect to and elevate the experiences of diverse business students, particularly Black, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ identified students.
Peer Mentors serve in a unique position to connect students to communities that will empower their success. The ideal candidate is ready to help their peers navigate the joys and challenges of the academic journey.
Qualifications:
- Must be a current undergraduate business student
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Must be in good academic standing according the School of Business Scholastic Standing Requirements
- Must be entering third year or later (or equivalent) in Fall 2025. For regional campus applicants students entering their third year or above are preferred but students entering their second year can apply.
- For International Peer Mentors fluency in a foreign language is a plus!
Hours: 8 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $16.44 per hour
Please note that Storrs applicants must be available Wednesdays 3:30 PM- 5 PM. We are recruiting Peer Mentors for the following campuses: Hartford, Stamford, Storrs and Waterbury.
If you are interested, please apply using the link below. Applications will close on Friday, November 22nd.
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Stop by to meet our pet therapy dogs & de-stress! Pet therapy benefits include reducing stress, anxiety, & building empathy based on research. Stop by to meet the dogs & to de-stress!
Tuesday, October 29th
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Student Center
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The NYC Trip to see Moulin Rouge on Broadway is coming soon, on Nov. 24th. Tickets can be purchased at the link below.
Sunday, November 24th
Bus leaves at 8:20 AM
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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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Virtus Investment Partners is hosting an exclusive on-site visit for UConn business students to explore career paths in finance and investment management.
This event offers students the opportunity to network with executives, licensed financial advisors, consultants, and international investors, while gaining industry insights on investment strategies. This visit will take place on October 31, at 1 Federal Plaza, in downtown Hartford, and will provide a hands-on learning experience for aspiring business professionals.
Thursday, October 31st
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
1 Federal Plaza, Hartford, CT
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Hear from Paul Lavoie, Chief Manufacturing Officer for State of CT about what the current trends in manufacturing, are and why is it important for Business students to pay attention to this sector. Learn about job opportunities as well.
Part-one takes place on November 4th, virtually from 5:00 PM-6:00 PM. During this time students will get insights into the world of manufacturing and explore possible careers in the field.
Part-two is a trip down to MakerspaceCT in Downtown Hartford for an opportunity to see manufacturing in action. This event will occur on November 6th from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM.
Monday, November 4th
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Virtual
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Want to strengthen your skills in Excel? Come to the GBLC on November 5th from 11am-1pm and participate in an excel workshop. At the end of workshop, participants will be able to navigate the Excel interface, create and format basic spreadsheets, use essential functions and formulas for data manipulation, and generate simple charts to present their data effectively.
Tuesday, November 5th
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
GBLC 1st Floor- SS&C Accelerator
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Join us for a lunch and learn wit Brian K. Potok, CFA and Managing Partner & Wealth Advisor for Retirement Income Resources LLC. Learn about his career path, dive into the finance world, and add him to your network! We will have food from Slice of Stamford.
Tuesday, October 29th
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Art Gallery Room 1.17E
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In an exclusive event, we are excited to feature Vikram Nafde, Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Webster Bank, where he will share insights on how to excel in the workplace and climb the corporate ladder.
Wednesday, November 6th
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
DWTN 109 A-1 GenRE Auditorium
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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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Join the Peer Mentors to get some snacks and go over any schedule questions you may have!
Tuesday, October 29th
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
BUSN Lounge
Monday, November 4th
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
BUSN Lounge
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Come learn more about the Summer Business in London study abroad program through EGL!
Friday, October 30th
12:00 PM- 1:00 PM
MCHU 109
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This is an extensive program on how to get into the investment banking industry run by UConn alumni already in the business. There will be multiple tracks for sophomore year recruitment including full-time job tips and interviewing strategies. This will not be recorded. All majors and years encouraged to attend and lunch is provided.
Schedule
10:00 AM - Introductions and Initial Q&A
10:15 AM - Overview of Careers in Finance
Senior Spotlight – Internship Experience
11:15 AM - Resume Basics and Preparation & Informational Interviews
12:00 PM - Working Lunch and Break-out Sessions
- Is Banking right for me?
- Strategies for underclassmen?
- How to recruit as a Senior?
1:15 PM - Interview Preparation and Recruiting Strategies
2:00 PM - Market update- Recent Fed cut and impact for Wall & Main St
2:30 PM - Student Panel
3:00 PM -Wrap-up and Final Q&A
Friday, November 8th
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
BUSN Boardroom
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The Leveling Up: Husky Life Hacks certificate program aims to enhance skills in financial literacy, professional communication, and health relationship building.
Tuesday, October 29th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Student Lounge
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Career Conversations are weekly opportunities for students to meet employers informally and talk about internships, volunteer, and career opportunities, organization culture, and what to do to land a job there. Come and talk with representatives from several local companies to learn about their internship and employment opportunities.
Thursday, October 30th
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Main Building, Lobby
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Registration open November 11
Registration closes January 19
Semi-finals take place February 24-28 virtually
Final is in-person in early April in Toronto, CA (travel fund is available)
Prizes:
- $10,000 CAD (first place)
- $5,000 CAD (runner up)
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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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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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