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 16th

Lunch & Learn

Wednesday, September 11th

12:00 - 2:00 pm

Business Board Room - 397

Leadership Talk by Dan Hurley

Wednesday, September 11th

5:00 - 6:00 pm

virtual

RSVP here to attend by Sept. 5th

Meet Point72

Friday, September 13th

10:00- 11:30 am

Gen Re Auditorium

The recruiting team from Point72 is coming to the Stamford campus!

This event is for students who are looking for internships or fulltime positions. Point72's recruiting team will provide an overview of the company, talk about their hiring practices, and answer questions. Submit your resume and register via the button below.

Join us on our Bus Trip to Point72

(Stamford Headquarters)

Wednesday, September 25th

11:00- 1:30 pm

JUNIORS on the Storrs, Stamford, and Hartford campuses. Experience this opportunity to learn about Point72, the global asset management firm and their Summer 2025 Internships -

at their Stamford Global Headquarters.

Important Information to know:

Read carefully through the event information (The link below) as there are some important steps regarding time commitment, resume submission, etc. to make your experience as smooth as possible!

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.

BU 50K Sustainability Case Competition

Recorded Zoom Q&A session on September 12th at 5 p.m. EST

Registration closes September 13th

Case One – Written memo recommendation – Due October 6th

Case Two – Slide Deck – Due November 10th

Preliminaries, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, Finals Live presentation at BU – November 16th

Open to all students, all majors. Undergrad & Grad mixed teams encouraged.

Prizes:Cash Prize of $50,000 to winning team

Learn More Here

Explore the Forte Foundation

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

· The Forte Job Center : Upload your resume, customize your job search and access job postings from 100+ Fortune 500 companies!

· 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

· 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.

“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.

Check Out This Forte Certificate

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

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.

Schedule a Meeting Today!

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!