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!

Enter to Win School of Business Items!

There will be 1 highlighted challenge per UConn Campus that will be updated on a weekly basis. A highlighted challenge will be worth additional entries instead of the standard 1 event = 1 entry.

In order to earn entries, please attend an event, or challenge of your choosing and log it on our LAUNCH Level Up Website.

Drawings happen biweekly and grand prize drawing will be at the end of Spring 2023. There will be one winner per campus for each drawing.

First Drawing will be 1/30

Second Drawing will be 2/13

Third Drawing will be 2/27

Fourth Drawing will be 3/20

Fifth Drawing will be 4/3

Sixth Drawing will be 4/17

Grand Prize Drawing will be 04/38

Are you a current Business student planning to complete a study abroad program or Virtual Global Internship in an upcoming term? Apply for the GE Global Learning Study Abroad Scholarship and Brandt Global Excellence Scholarship. 

Applications for 2023 Summer and Fall programs are now open until February 24. Scholarship award decisions will be sent before the EGL commitment date of March 15.

Applications are limited to current Business students at this time.

Join the Avery Point HuskyTHON team in their efforts to raise money for Connecticut Children’s, a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.

Be there to pick up some Avery Point swag, hot cocoa, and more!

Wednesday, February 1st

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Avery Point Beach

Make Glitter Jars with Laila

The event will be in the Glass Room in the Student Center. Come say hi to one another as we make glitter jars. We will be discussing what the transition to Storrs will look like and answer any questions you may have. Light refreshments will be provided.

Wednesday, February 1st

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Student Center

The Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity (“LCD”) announces its 6th annual Summer Internship Pipeline Program for college students of color. The mission of the LCD is to unite the resources, energy and commitment of Connecticut’s leading law firms, corporations, public sector entities, law schools and bar associations to make Connecticut a more attractive place for attorneys of color to practice law and find satisfying professional opportunities.  

We are looking to recruit Connecticut residents who are high achieving student leaders attending colleges and universities and have an interest in a legal career. The program provides exposure to the legal profession and guidance and support along their path towards a career in law. The program focuses on diverse students from Connecticut who come from racial and ethnic backgrounds that have been historically under-served and underrepresented in the legal profession.

To be eligible, the interested applicant must:

• Be a rising sophomore, junior or senior at an accredited college or university in the fall of 2023. Current seniors graduating May 2023 are not eligible
• Be a resident of Connecticut (the program does not provide housing accommodations or transportation)
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States

The application deadline is Friday, February 3rd.

Pack Leaders will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of topics including sexual assault, intimate partner violence, harassment, stalking, depression, bias and hate crimes, and alcohol and other drugs. Once trained, Pack Leaders will provide interactive educational programs to their fellow students on these issues. We are not looking for students to be experts on all topics, but to have an understanding of the concerns facing students and a desire to help others realize they can make a difference by stepping in when problems arise. 

This is a community dialogue initiative. Engage in dialogue with other UConn students to help create a vision for Public Safety, Justice, and Policing in the Greater Hartford Region. Develop action ideas and plan for implementation including direction to policymakers.

Participants will receive a $50 stipend.



Thursday, February 2nd

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

HTB 216

Looking to play sport? Meet new people? Check out any of the leagues below in the Stamford YMCA:

Basketball League on Monday

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Soccer League on Wednesday

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Badminton on Friday

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join SGA and Student Activities on February 24th as they hit the slopes. Purchase your tickets now through February 17th. Tickets include transportation to the ski resort and your lift pass. Rentals and lessons available for an additional charge.

UConn Sport Business Conference

UConn Sport Business Association is excited to announce that they will be celebrating the 50th year of Title IX with a panel featuring prominent female figures in sport.

The UConn Sport Business Conference provides a unique opportunity to engage with professionals from a variety of career paths and areas of expertise from within the sport industry. The conference is a formal, full-day event which includes keynote speakers and panels, break-out workshop sessions, designated networking time, and opportunities to seek internships and jobs. The UConn Sport Business Conference strives to help all attendees gain real-world knowledge and applicable skills that will provide a foundation to build upon throughout their professional careers. The conference promotes networking and relationship building between our mentors and attendees, to use as building block for future professional connections and mentorship. Each year we are thrilled to welcome new students and professionals to our event, as well as returning attendees and mentors who have been and will continue to be part of our UConn Sport Business Conference.

Sunday, February 19th

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

McHugh Hall

Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Are you wanting to know more about Financial Services and Raymond James?

Apply by sending in your resume to Kelly by Friday, February 3rd by 5:00 PM with the subject matter: Raymond. This trip to New York City will take place on Thursday, February 23rd. This is an all-day event with bus transportation provided.

Interested in SAP and what they do to create process improvement in their industry?

Consider applying to attend the process improvement workshop in New York City presented by Alumni Bill Gendron, COO. If you are interested in learning more about their company and attending the workshop, please apply by sending in your resume to Kelly by Friday, February 3rd by 5:00 PM with the subject matter: SAP. This trip to New York City will take place on Thursday, February 23rd. This is an all-day event with bus transportation provided.

Career Tuesdays in person at the School of Business are open to all students.

Why should you attend? This is a chance for you to engage with employers in a casual setting - think of it like a pop-up Career Fair without the long lines.

This is your chance to stop by for a visit with top employers to learn about their company and their culture. Learn interview tips and make personal connections. No formal presentations, come as you are.

Tuesday, January 31st

10:30 AM - 2:00 PM

School of Business 2nd Floor Atrium

Career Tuesdays in person at the School of Business are open to all students.

Why should you attend? This is a chance for you to engage with employers in a casual setting - think of it like a pop-up Career Fair without the long lines.

This is your chance to stop by for a visit with top employers to learn about their company and their culture. Learn interview tips and make personal connections. No formal presentations, come as you are.

Tuesday, January 31st

10:30 AM - 2:00 PM

School of Business 2nd Floor Atrium

Safe Haven will be tabling to provide information on domestic violence resources available to students in Waterbury.

Monday, January 30th

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Lobby

The power of visualization can be a key component to manifesting your future goals. Join the Center for Career Development and the Mental Health Resource Center for an afternoon of vision board making! A vision board is a tool that can help you to construct and clarify your aspirations and inspire you to be proactive. Learn about the benefits and process of vision board making and goal setting and create your own board to take home. Pizza and materials will be provided.

Tuesday January 31st

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

MPR 113

CIMBA Info Session: Summer 2023

Interested in taking Business Core courses in northern Italy over Summer 2023?

The CIMBA program offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the small Italian community of Paderno del Grappa. While you’re here, you’ll have ample time to explore Italian culture, build your leadership skills, and travel.

Monday, January 30th

1:15 PM

Virtual

CIMBA Info Session: Fall 2023

Interested in taking Business Core courses in northern Italy over Fall 2023?

The CIMBA program offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the small Italian community of Paderno del Grappa. While you’re here, you’ll have ample time to explore Italian culture, build your leadership skills, and travel.

Monday, February 6th

1:15 PM

Virtual

Join us for Virtual Career Tuesdays. This is your chance to engage with top employers to learn about their company, their culture and what they look for in job candidates. Bring your questions for FactSet.

Tuesday, January 31st

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Virtual

The Extreme-Weather Climate Gap: Implications for Cities, Risk, & Vulnerability

The Edwin Way Teale Lecture Series --"Nature and the Environment"-- honors the legacy of a prominent American naturalist, photographer, and writer who helped bridge the gap between the conservation and ecological movements of the 20th century.

"Watch Live" links will be posted when available, usually within 48 hours of the event. Recorded lectures for current and past lecture series are available below. New recordings may take up to a week to post.

Thursday, February 2nd

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Virtually

This is an Honors Event. Categories: Academic & Interdisciplinary Engagement OR Social Change, Service, & Sustainability.

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.

Prioritize Wellness this Week

Join Student Health & Wellness for Let’s Get Together Thursdays for 15 Minutes of Calm. Practice breathing & stretches for stress relief.

Open to all UConn students from any campus. No experience required. Sessions will be held virtually.

Thursdays

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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