Upcoming Events and Opportunities
March 8th - 14th
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Become A School of Business
Peer Advisor
School of Business Peer Advisors 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 Advisors 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.
Apply now to leave your legacy.
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Be Your Own Career LAUNCHer |
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Utilize Micro-Internships to Build Skills
Paid Short Term Projects with Parker Dewey
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UNIV 3820: Alumni Mentor Course
Developing Career Connections - Learning Community Advanced Seminar
Open to Sophomore Honors Students and Juniors. Space is limited. If interested, email amanda.spada@uconn.edu for a permission number.
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Save the Date: Spring Career Fair
March 24th from 11am - 3pm
The annual Spring Career Fair is almost here! Over 65 employers are preparing to attend the event and are eager to meet students like you. This year, you have the unique opportunity to register for a 1-1 with the companies you are interested in, guaranteeing you individual time to network and leave a lasting impression.
Virtual Spring Career Fair Prep Q&A Session Schedule:
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Opportunities in International Business |
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Scholarships Available!
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE! Don't forget Education Abroad is awarding eligible students with scholarships for this summer.
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Regional Campus Student or Veteran/Active Military? Receive the EdAbroad Incentive award.
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Presidential Scholar? Apply your $2,500 Enrichment Award.
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Business Student? The Study Abroad Scholarship application from the UConn School of Business is still open to apply!
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Hanson Scholarship: Apply here.
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Explore Virtual Summer Programs
UPCOMING EVENT:
Summer Program Application Deadline: March 14th
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Program Highlight:
Summer E-Kart Project
Are you a student in Engineering or Business and have at least four semesters of German under your belt? Do you want to have an abroad experience without the travel? Then, this “Maymester” opportunity may be for you!
We developed a virtual, project-based course to offer students the opportunity to build on theoretical knowledge and gain more hands-on experience in their fields while being fully immersed in a foreign language and culture as the class will be held in German. The instructor, Professor Andreas Weiβenbach, is heading the mechanical engineering department at the Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University Mosbach. He brings a wealth of practical experience to the table that he is eager to share with students. Engineering students design and build an electronically powered go-kart and Business/Marketing students develop a business plan and gain experience in event management.
For further information, please contact abroad@uconn.edu or inga.poetzl@uconn.edu.
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NEW: Global Marketplace Chats
Come meet experienced professionals who will not only share their business and leadership experience with you, but also address the very real issue of intercultural competency so critical to success in the workplace. It doesn’t matter where you work anymore - whether domestically or internationally - the workplace is full of people from different backgrounds and cultures that can bring their unique viewpoints to the success of an organization.
First Global Marketplace Chat
(Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement):
Wednesday, March 24th
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U21 Global Citizenship Program
Program Dates: March 29th - April 16th
Deadline to Apply: March 14th
Across nine hours of learning (three hours per week) built on the Common Purpose Open Source Leadership model, students will engage with and learn from each other and, through video content, inspire future and current senior leaders across the world. They will participate in experiential activities and exercises, complete offline tasks and reflections and work on their own individual plans to advance their Sustainable Development Goal. At the end of the program, they can earn the Global Citizenship micro-credential, demonstrating to the world that they’ve developed the skills to tackle complex global issues and stand up as leaders.
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More Opportunities to Engage |
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Virtual UConn Sports Business Conference
March 27th and 28th from 12pm - 3pm
This event will consist of panels and keynote speakers discussing various topics about the sports world such as business, sales, social media, communications, marketing, along with social issues such as women and minority inclusion. Our event is headlined by NFL Insider Ian Rapoport and the executive director of the NBA players, Michelle Roberts.
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HackUConn 2021
HackUConn is a 24-hour marathon event that brings together students of all disciplines in hopes of finding innovative solutions for today’s biggest problems. Students are provided mentoring and workshops from industry professionals and are tasked with bringing their solutions to life. The year's theme revolves around environmental sustainability.
Not a programmer or a coder? No problem! HackUConn tasks teams and individuals with providing any solution to the given topic, ranging from applications to material prototypes to strategic plans and more. At HackUConn, there’s a spot for everyone!
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Bloomberg Market Concepts Certificate
Business students can access the Bloomberg Portal through this web link - no In Person access to Bloomberg terminals needed!
Create your login with your UConn email address to access.
Email questions to: laurel.grisamer@uconn.edu
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Plan Ahead: Graduate Opportunities for Business Students
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Fresh Check Day
Fresh Check is a suicide prevention & mental health awareness event that will be open to ALL regional campus students! The event is on March 17 & 18 from 2-4pm. Different activities will begin every 30 minutes starting at 2pm - the more activities you attend, the more prizes you can win!
First 50 students to sign up will get a t-shirt and swag bag!
Prizes include:
- Amazon fire tablet
- UConn branded towels
- picnic & beach mats
- fleece blankets
- tote bags
- water bottles
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Business Student Organization Highlights |
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Upcoming Student Org Virtual Events
March 9th
- Learn the importance of a self brand and perfect your own unique elevator pitch in a one-stop workshop event! All students (regardless of major) are invited to attend.
March 11th - 31st
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Business Leaders of UConn is officially launching their Spring 2021 Case Competition! The case competition will officially kick off this Thursday (3/11) and will culminate with each group delivering their final presentations on Wednesday (3/31) at 6pm. Partners: WFA, Ascend, and NABA.
- The case will require data analysis, financial modeling, creative planning, and decision analysis to deliver comprehensive recommendations to a clothing retailer struggling to maintain historic levels of profitability. The official prompt with all the necessary case materials and information will be sent out Thursday morning (3/11) to each team.
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In order to participate, please fill out the signup form using this link by Wednesday (3/10) at 11:59pm. If you have teammates you would like to work with, you can indicate this on the signup form. Each team member will have to fill out the form to participate. Please reach out to Shane Young (shane.b.young@uconn.edu) with any questions or concerns.
March 20th
- 2021 Finance Society Conference
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Registration is free for all UConn students but please use this link to RSVP.
- Panels include Investment Banking, Alternative Investments, and Investment Management with Industry Professionals from a wide variety of companies.
- Learn More
March 22nd
- Susan Hage will host Q&A about her experience in VP - CSuite positions for tech startups.
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Meeting Link and Passcode: Daversa21
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When Do Student Orgs Meet?
Check their websites to find out!
Most business-affiliated student orgs are meeting virtually this semester. You can connect with your UConn School of Business community, make new friends, and network - from wherever you are!
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Listen to the LAUNCH Podcast!
Hear from experts across UConn's campuses.
Recent subjects include:
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Questions?
Do you have a suggestion for content that will help students to strategically engage? Email ruth.morris@uconn.edu.
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