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! | |
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Competition is open to faculty, staff, and students of Avery Point. Teams can have up to 6 members. Gingerbread house will be provided with minimal decorations and additional decorating supplies will be available at an onsite candy store for donations to the HuskyTHON. Sign up below!
Wednesday, December 6th
12:20 PM
Student Center
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Floating Points: Observing the Plastisphere with NASA
November 9 - December 10, 2023
An exhibition of photography by Oskar Landi in collaboration with Avery Point Marine Sciences Professor and Researcher Dr. Heidi Dierssen and NASA.
For the Gallery Talk at the opening reception, Oskar Landi will introduce his photographic and video work and Dr. Dierssen will explainthe challenges in detecting the billions of pieces of microplastics floating on the open ocean from NASA’s arsenal of ocean observing satellites.
The exhibition will promote environmental literacy about microplastics and highlight the quest to track floating plastics using optical remote sensing from satellites. It will present the challenges of “seeing” particles on the sea surface from space because of foam, glint, aerosols, and other things that can mask or even mimic the appearance of floating microplastics. The exhibition will demonstrate a two-way collaborative dialogue between art and science—the science informing the art and the art informing the science.
Waterbodies: Works by Marsha Borden, sTo Len, and Etty Yaniv
November 9 - December 10, 2023
An exciting exhibition of textiles, installation, and print by three contemporary artists whose works communicate awareness of the beauty of our waterways and marine environments. Marsha Borden and sTo Len, both recipients of 2022 Connecticut Sea Grant Art Support Awards, will be exhibiting artworks created through this support from Connecticut Sea Grant. Etty Yaniv, a nationally and internationally exhibiting artist, and founder and editor of the online magazine Art Spiel, will present a site-specific installation in the gallery.
The AVS Gallery, on the campus of UConn Avery Point, is free and open to the public. It is located on the second floor of the Branford House and is open from 12-4pm Thursday-Sunday. Exhibition dates are November 9 - December 10, 2023.
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Stop by and an enjoy a sampling of Afrolatino food, (locally & organically sourced, 100% vegan) by local Chef/Owner Anthony T. Solano. Chef will speak on his experiences as a 1st generation college student, how studying for his MSW morphed into a career in film and food. You don’t want to miss this chance to taste his food and pick up some gems on the way.
Free and open to the UConn Hartford community while supplies last.
Tuesday, December 5th
12:00 PM
Atrium
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Travelers EDGE Information Session | |
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Travelers EDGE (Empowering Dreams for Graduation and Employment) is an innovative educational opportunity developed by Travelers Companies, Inc. This unique program will give underrepresented and first-generation students resources and support to enhance their degree and make them more competitive in the business world. The program's structure will yield a competitive advantage to the participants as they enter the professional world of business. All sessions will provide an environment to gain more knowledge about the benefits of the EDGE program and the application process.
Students must be prospective or current Business students based on the Storrs or Hartford campus.
Wednesday, December 6th
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Virtual
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Join ASG in Rich concourse for loads of holiday fun! The event will include a cocoa bar, photobooth, DJ, inflatable penguin slide, gingerbread making, ugly sweater contest and empanadas!
Wednesday, December 6th
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Rich Concourse
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Are you interested in working in ticket sales for one of the biggest names in professional sports? The New York Yankees will host an Inside Sales/Entry level Program information session exclusively for UConn students to provide an overview of their ticket sales department, employment opportunities, and details about their programs throughout the year. Dan Caplan, Manager of Inside Sales, will host the session. T
The Yankees ticket sales and service department offers opportunities throughout the year, and we encourage those students interested in applying for ticket sales opportunities to attend this session.
Ideal candidates will be entering their Junior or Senior year, graduate student, or graduating.
Wednesday, December 6th,
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
UConn Stamford, Gen Re Auditorium
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ARE 4995 Energy Economics Sustainable Transitions | |
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Unravel the complexities of energy markets and public utility policies with our engaging course this Spring 2024. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of energy economics, where sustainable and equitable solutions to affordable energy access converge with the challenges of a rapidly evolving global landscape.
Our course takes a deep dive into the interplay between economics and the energy sector, with a special focus on:
- Energy demand and supply dynamics
- Pricing mechanisms and market fluctuations
- Environmental impact of energy consumption and production
- Public utility policies and regulatory frameworks
- Design and regulation of energy systems and markets
To ensure a well-rounded learning experience, the course structure combines lectures, data-driven computer applications, and class discussions.
For questions or assistance with class registration, please reach out to Djaba at Theophilus.djaba@uconn.edu.
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MENT/BADM 4895-004: Pitching, Producing & Distributing | |
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Five-time Emmy winning producer Neil Mandt offers a comprehensive and detailed journey through the media and entertainment industry in this course. Leveraging over 30 years of experience, Neil illuminates every role of a creator, from television and film to cutting-edge AR/VR & AI technologies. This class is designed for students aiming to excel in network television, feature films, reality TV, podcasting, new media tech spaces or simply be prepared for how to not be disrupted by artificial intelligence.
Course meets over the following six sessions:
- Friday, January 19th, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday, January 20th, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Friday, January 26th, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday, January 27th, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Friday, February 23rd, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Saturday, February 24th, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Celebrating #HumansOfUConn: The Stories That Shape Us" Art Exhibit | |
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“Celebrating #HumansOfUConn: The Stories That Shape Us” seeks to highlight the diverse and inspiring stories of our students and staff, highlighting how each of their individual experiences contribute to the rich tapestry of our university’s global presence. The work explores the themes of UConn Student and Staff Stories, The International Student Experience, and UConn’s Global Impact within three locations on campus – The Global House Lounge of McMahon Residence Hall, the Center for International Students and Scholars, and the Global Affairs Hallway in Rowe. The work will be on view for the remainder of the Fall Semester.
Daily, (until December 5th)
Rowe Center, Global Affairs Hallway
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Accounting Minor Information Session | |
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Interested in learning more about the Accounting Minor at Storrs?
In the minor in accounting program, courses are designed to expose students to a wide range of issues related to analyzing, interpreting, and communicating financial information to internal and external stakeholders. This minor is open to Business and non-Business students.
Highlights of the minor in accounting include:
- Add to your financial skill set and open new career opportunities
- Explore internship opportunities with international, national, and regional accounting firms and industry
- Complete the accounting courses necessary to apply to UConn’s Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program
- Discover the benefits of becoming a certified public accountant (CPA)
Tuesday, December 5th
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Virtual
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Financial Analysis Minor Information Session | |
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Interested in learning more about the Financial Analysis Minor at Storrs?
The Financial Analysis Minor provides a way to add to your financial and analytical skill set and open new career opportunities.This minor builds on core accounting knowledge and provides additional coursework to prepare students to better understand business operations, the way information is reported to those in and outside the firm, and how information is used to estimate firm value. Open to Business and non-Business students.
Tuesday, December 5th
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Virtual
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Travelers EDGE Information Session | |
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Travelers EDGE (Empowering Dreams for Graduation and Employment) is an innovative educational opportunity developed by Travelers Companies, Inc. This unique program will give underrepresented and first-generation students resources and support to enhance their degree and make them more competitive in the business world. The program's structure will yield a competitive advantage to the participants as they enter the professional world of business. All sessions will provide an environment to gain more knowledge about the benefits of the EDGE program and the application process.
Students must be prospective or current Business students based on the Storrs or Hartford campus.
Wednesday, December 6th
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Virtual
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Open House at The Benton Museum with music, crafts, cute dogs, scavenger hunts, open mic, and coffee. Free and Fun for Everyone!
Thursday, December 7th
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
The Benton Museum
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This is a scavenger hunt. Students will need to look through the school for items related to their major or their classes, and when they’ve found all of the desired items, they will receive a study snack pack that includes important academic materials and some snacks.
Tuesday, December 5th
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Lobby
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This event is part of BSA’s holiday programming. BSA is hosting a winter holiday crafts making event where students will have an opportunity to come together, create some tree ornaments, as well as decorate their own wreaths.
Thursday, December 7th
3:00 PM- 5:00PM
WREC 402
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New Study Abroad Program Spotlight: UC Chile | |
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Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC) was founded on June 21, 1888. It is one of Chile’s oldest universities, as well as one of the most recognized educational institutions in Latin America. It has 18 Schools distributed on four campuses in Santiago and one regional campus located in southern Chile. Approximately 21,000 students participate in its undergraduate and graduate programs, which cover a wide range of disciplines and professional schools.
The university’s leadership in research and graduate programs has had considerable influence on the country’s cultural and scientific development. It is an important national center of research in social sciences, health, economics, engineering, agriculture, philosophy, theology and arts.
Please Note: In order to participate in this program, students must be able to present a Spanish Language Certificate of Level B2 at the time of application.
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Looking for Academic Support? | |
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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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Join us for Let’s Get Together Thursdays for 15 Minutes of Calm. Practice breathing & stretches for stress relief. This is 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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