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!

Annual Networking Forum

SAVE THE DATE!

Thursday, April 4th, 2024

6:00pm to 8:00pm

GenRe Auditorium

At this networking skills event, you will have an evening of networking, building rapport, job market awareness, creating connections, and personal branding for you! Business professional attire is required.

Visit to Synchrony

Tuesday, April 9th

1:00 - 4:30 PM

Join the School of Business for an afternoon at Synchrony. You'll learn about early career opportunities and programs, get a tour of their offices, and sit in on two panels to hear from current Synchrony employees. This will be an informative event with plenty of networking opportunities.

Level Up Your Tech Skills at No Cost at UConn Stamford!

Learn more on Thursday, April 11th

 3:00 – 5:00 PM

UConn Stamford Concourse

Hey Huskies! Ready to supercharge your technology expertise without breaking the bank? Dive into our exclusive offer for UConn Stamford students: Industry-recognized technology certificates at no cost, courtesy of a Southwest Connecticut technology grant!

Excited to know more? Swing by the Concourse on Thursday, April 11, from 3:00 – 5:00 PM. Our grant reps will be there to spill all the details. With pizza too!

Don't miss this golden opportunity to boost your resume and tech prowess. Check out the flyer below for the list of programs and get set to stand out in the tech world!

Film Screening: "This is not Financial Advice"

Wednesday, April 10th

5:30 - 7:30 PM

virtual & on Storrs campus

Upcoming film screening, "This Is Not Financial Advice" (5:30-7:00pm).

There will be a 30-minute discussion after the screening (6:30-7:30pm). The director, Chris Temple, and a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) representative will join the discussion.

About The Film: Glauber “Pro” Contessoto—an immigrant working multiple jobs and living in a 220-square-foot apartment—gambles his life savings on a joke cryptocurrency. Two months later, he becomes “The Dogecoin Millionaire” and a hero to his growing YouTube following. 

It’s easy to get rich online. But as Pro will soon discover, it’s even easier to lose it all. Amateur investors like Pro must navigate a landscape that’s rife with scams, bad advice, and a fear of missing out. THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE exposes the startling risks and rewards of today’s market through expert commentary and the anxiety-inducing stories of real people trying to make millions.

Werth Institute Innovator applications now open!

applications close on April 7th

Who: The Werth Institute is looking for curious, creative, and resilient students to join the upcoming cohort of the Werth Innovators program. Werth Innovators build a foundation that enables them to define, innovate and develop an idea throughout their time at UConn. Selected students have exciting opportunities, get guidance from experienced networking connections, and apply the design thinking framework to their idea. Community building activities and events take place beginning August 2024 and weekly group meetings are held during the academic year. Successful participation leads to a $3k scholarship in the spring of 2025.

What: The Werth Innovators program is dedicated to developing innovative leaders within UConn’s entrepreneurial ecosystem! The program creates accessibility to growing an entrepreneurial mindset and mentorship for students. Personalized resources and support is provided to accelerate student development and to turn passions and interests into action!

Why: As a Werth Innovator, you will have access to a network of successful entrepreneurs and leaders and become part of a unique community of students who are developing an entrepreneurial mindset. You will be provided the tools and environment to work on a problem you are passionate about and produce testable solutions. You will have access to exclusive experiences, activities, and trips all geared toward empowering you to bring your idea to life!

For more information: contact: Katie Britt at katie.britt@uconn.edu and see info at: Werth Innovators | Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (uconn.edu)

De-stress before finals

Wednesday, April 17th

12:00 - 3:00 PM

BCLC Lounge

School of Business scholarship application is now open!

The application is for the 2024-25 academic year and is open to all undergraduate students in the School of Business.  School of business students only need to submit the form once to be considered for all available scholarships offered by the School of Business. 

The application will close on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, and decisions will go out by the end of May 2024.

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.

The Tutoring Center is back!!

The Stamford Tutoring Center houses the Writing Center and Q Course Center. Located in the rear of the first floor of the UConn Stamford Jeremy Richard Library. Tutoring services include Writing, Chemistry, Physics, Math, Statistics, Accounting, Finance, and Biology.

Whether you're looking for assistance in a specific subject or seeking general academic support, our dedicated tutors are here to help you succeed.

Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Friday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

For subject-specific tutoring times, check the tutoring website. You can find detailed schedules to ensure you get the help you need at the right time.

Accounting Tutor (ACCT 2001 and ACCT 2101/BADM 2710) 

Carl Shapiro (carl.shapiro@uconn.edu):

Tuesdays: 2:00PM-5:00PM

Wednesdays: 2:00PM-5:00PM

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

Tutoring offered VIRTUALLY ONLY

Finance Tutor (FNCE 3101)

Goutham Padamati (goutham.padamati@uconn.edu)

Mondays: 1:00PM-5:00PM

Wednesdays: 8:00AM-10:00AM

Thursdays: 11:00AM-12:00PM

Tutoring offered VIRTUALLY ONLY

4/8 is the Deadline to withdraw from a course

If you are considering dropping/withdrawing from an individual course, you have until April 8^th to do so. This will result in a W on your transcript indicating a late withdrawal. To drop/withdraw from a course at this point in the semester, you will need to complete the student enrollment request form. Once completed, this form will be routed to your academic advisor for review and approval. Please see the School of Business guidance on dropping a course here.

Drop-in advising is available for students on all UConn Campuses to speak one-on-one with the peer or professional advisors. 

Sign up for Drop-In Advising

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