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!

Welcome back! We hope you enjoyed a restful winter break and look forward to seeing you on campus.

Upcoming Events for Stamford Business Students

Forte Women in Business Career Conference & Expo

Friday, January 19th

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Virtual

Start off the new year by investing some energy in your future. This virtual conference and career expo offers professional development workshops designed help you learn from the experiences of women leaders in business. Take advantage of the Forté corporate partner network by making meaningful connections with recruiters from leading companies looking for the next generation of women leaders.

Leave with a stronger sense of what your journey might look like after you leave campus, along with the tools you need to support your ongoing development. Register now and join online!

This conference is free for UConn School of Business students to attend. Sign up with your UConn email. Students of any gender are invited to attend.

Company Visit to Knocking

Thursday, February 8th (new date)

1:00 - 3:00 PM

Join on this company visit to learn why Fairfield based Knocking is one of America's fastest growing companies and gain an introduction to what it is like to work in the content creation and tech/e-commerce space.

Transportation from UConn Stamford to/from Knocking will be provided.

All Stamford School of Business students are encouraged to apply by emailing their resume to Beth Williams

Apply here by emailing your resume to Beth

Professional Development Conference

Friday, February 9, 2024

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

The Professional Development Conference is for all Stamford School of Business students to gain skills that will help you at UConn and as you move onto internships and jobs.

This event is not to be missed! Plan accordingly!

9:00-9:30 am: Check in & coffee
9:40 - 10:30 am: Learn about resources available to you from the School of Business Librarian (research tools and certifications)
10:40 - 11:30 am: How to create and develop your personal brand
11:40 - 12:30 pm: Identifying your top skills & how to market them
12:30 - 1:30 pm: UCONN alumni panel & lunch

Lunch & Learn: Fashion Industry

Wednesday, January 31st

12:00 - 2:00 PM

Join fashion industry expert, Wendy Kahn, and learn about her career, advice and insights.

Forte - Women's Fast Track to Finance Conference

Friday, February 16th

New York City

The College Fast Track to Finance Conference offers panels, roundtables, and an exclusive career expo full of recruiters from leading financial institutions. Set aside your fears of not being prepared and participate in panels focusing on how to be successful in internships, a deep dive into different finance industries, including investment management and investment banking.

email Beth Williams to sign up to attend

Questions?

Do you have 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!