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!

Are you a current or new UConn Business student? Applications for scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year are now open until Wednesday, April 24, 2024. No late applications will be accepted. Scholarship decisions will be sent out to applicants by the end of May 2024.

EcoHusky Club Earth Day Celebration

Annual event will raise environmental awareness among campus community and beyond, foster appreciation of the Earth with various environmentally focused groups and organizations including CT Sea Grant offering educational activities. There will also be food and music.

Monday, April 22nd

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Outdoors, Rain Location: Student Center

Pet Therapy

Pause for Paws! Pet therapy benefits include reducing stress, anxiety, & building empathy. Stop by to meet the dogs & to de-stress.

Tuesday, April 23rd

12:00 PM

Student Center

Make Your Own Air Plant

Come celebrate Earth Day with US! Customize your own plant terrarium to take home.

Monday, April 22nd

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

HTB Courtyard

Personacards!

Come celebrate Earth Day with US! Students can get a personalized card for their loved ones!

Tuesday, April 23rd

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

HTB Atrium

Level Up Your Tech Skills!

Become a BCLC Ambassador

We are looking for rising juniors and seniors who are interested in serving as mentors to first year BCLC students! This is a great leadership opportunity to give back and to add to your resume.

Requirements:

• Current upper division student in the School of Business at UConn Stamford. Ideally have completed membership in the BCLC.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and a willingness to help others succeed.
• Previous mentoring, tutoring, or leadership experience are a plus.
• Knowledge of resources and services available within the School of Business and UConn Stamford campus.
• Ability to commit to this role for the duration of the 2024-2025 academic year.

Interested applicants should email Beth to apply!

Take Back the Night

The Women’s Center’s biggest event of the spring, Take Back The Night (TBTN) is an event for survivors and allies to come together in a community of growth and healing.



This year, the theme of TBTN is ‘It Takes a Village’, highlighting the importance of community when it comes to healing from a sexual assault. We will have two fantastic speakers, a march to reclaim the darkness, and a candlelight vigil in honor of those who did not make it.

Wednesday, April 24th

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Student Union Ballroom

Join us to engage with the 2024 YSEALI cohort, comprised of 26 talented students and recent graduates from Southeast Asia. Prepare to be enthralled by their narratives and invigorated by their entrepreneurial passion as they share insights into the impactful social enterprises they've initiated in their respective nations. Start your day with a continental breakfast, everyone is welcome to attend!

Friday, April 26th

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

BUSN 106

If you have finalized your post-graduation plans, please take a few minutes to respond to the UConn Business Career Center 2024 outcome survey. Please include acceptance of full-time job offers, graduate school, internships, military service, volunteering, or other plans

Use your NetId / Password to log in. SWAG is provided to seniors who complete the survey. Pick-Up SWAG, Monday through Friday from 11 am – 12 pm. Level 2, Suite 248 within the Business School and ask for the Career Office.

If you have questions about the survey, you may reach out to Mik, the Assistant Director of Assessment and Technology with the Business School directly at mikolaj.matwiejczuk@uconn.edu

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.

At Google, we believe a diversity of attributes, experiences, and perspectives are needed to build tools that can change the world. We also believe that everyone deserves an opportunity to pursue connections in the industry, networking with peers, and a career path in technology. To help break down the barriers that prevent underrepresented groups in technology and business from attending leading conferences, we're excited to offer Google Conference Scholarships for selected conferences in the tech industry and related fields.

Scholarship eligibility varies by region, so please review the information on the region-specific tabs on the top. Scholarships will be awarded to the most qualified persons based on application review. Every applicant will be notified of their status according to the time frames specified for the region.

What conferences can I apply to?

• Association of Latino Professionals For America Conference
• National Black MBA Association Conference
• Tapia Conference
• American Indian Science and Engineering Society Conference
• Grace Hopper Celebration
• Lesbians Who Tech Summit
• Society for Advacement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science National Diversity in Stem Conference
• Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers National Convention
• Great Minds in Stem Conference
• ADCOLOR Conference
• AFROTECH Conference

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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