The HARTFORD 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 Hartford. Read on to see how you can engage today!

This role will focus on advancing environmental justice (EJ) and sustainability initiatives at UConn's regional campuses. Interns will be responsible for leading projects including service learning, EJ education and outreach, compiling greenhouse gas inventories and energy audits to align with campus decarbonization goals, and engagement with the student body around sustainability through communications and event coordination.

Qualifications:

• Must be a current UConn student attending a regional campus
• A minimum 3.200 GPA
• Interest in the environment, sustainability, and their interactions with society
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team

Hours: 8 hours to 12 hours per week

Hourly Rate: $16.35 per hour

Work Location: Hartford Campus

Please upload your resume to JOBX #15359. 

For questions, please contact the Office of Sustainability at sustainability@uconn.edu

Virtual Resume Workshop

School of Business Applicants - Current UConn Students

Are you a current Hartford Business major (Business Data Analytics, Marketing Management, or Business Undecided) interested in one of the following majors not offered at Hartford:

• Accounting (Storrs)
• Analytics and Information Management (AIM) (Storrs)
• Business Administration (Waterbury)
• Finance (Storrs)
• Financial Management (Stamford)
• Financial Technology (Stamford)
• Healthcare Management (Storrs)
• Management (Storrs)
• Marketing (Storrs)
• Real Estate and Urban Economics (Storrs)

Then it is time to start planning your application.

If you have not done so already, please be sure to review the application process outlined on the School of Business's Undergraduate Programs website!

Attend an upcoming Admissions Info Session:

• January 31st, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Attend an upcoming Resume Workshop:



• January 30th, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

We are an educational research lab/makerspace providing students of all disciplines with opportunities and resources to learn, explore, and develop industry-valued skills outside the classroom around emerging technology and analytics.

The Innovate Lab is your space to explore, learn, and create. Whether you’re completely new to technology or already have experience, Innovate Lab is open to all students, regardless of your major or skill level. It’s the perfect place to try something new, master a skill, or collaborate with others.

With locations in Storrs and Stamford, we’re excited to bring this amazing opportunity to Hartford, and we can’t wait for you to see it!

Stop by to check out the space, meet the team, and discover how the Innovate Lab can help you bring your ideas to life. We’ll see you there!

Date: Monday, February 10th

Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: GBLC 1st Floor

Email Kat Lorange for more information.

Bloomberg’s e-learning certificate courses offer an advantage by empowering students and early career finance professionals with the hands-on knowledge and real-world experience needed to compete and succeed.

These courses are great resume builders and can be done ANYTIME and ANYWHERE!

The Forage is an open-access platform that connects students with company-endorsed job simulations. These self-guided simulations can be completed from any device and, upon completion, students receive a certificate to showcase on their resume and LinkedIn.

Here are a few simulations that pair well with Hartford Business majors. Visit Forage for a full list of offerings.

Students enrolled in BADM 4895-701: BUILD HARTFORD will attend a weekly 3-credit UConn Hartford B, Q, and W Centers

The UConn Hartford B, Q, and W Centers are open to assist students with a range of Biology courses, Quantitative courses (including math, chemistry, physics, and statistics), and Writing courses. All Located in the HTB, the centers are open for drop ins and provides free tutoring.

B Center Drop-in Hours (HTB, Room 218)

• Mondays: 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
• Wednesdays: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
• Fridays: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• List of tutors and schedule: bcenter.hartford.uconn.edu

Q Center Drop-in Hours (HTB, Room 205)

• Mondays: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
• Tuesdays: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
• Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Thursdays: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
• List of Tutors and Schedule: https://qcenter.hartford.uconn.edu/schedule/

W Center Drop-in Hours (HTB, Room 205)

• Mondays: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
• Tuesdays: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
• Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
• Thursdays: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
• Fridays: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM EST
• Schedule an appointment here: https://wcenter.hartford.uconn.edu/

UConn Academic Achievement Center

The AAC in Hartford is dedicated to helping students achieve their academic goals by offering a range of support services. These include personalized coaching, workshops on academic success strategies, and resources like supplemental instruction to assist students in managing their coursework effectively. The AAC is located in HTB, Room 202 and is open to all students navigating their academic journey at UConn.

Upcoming Workshops:

• Thursday, January 29th @ 4:00 PM: Setting Up Your Semester
• Monday, February 3rd @ 3:00 PM: Prioritization Techniques
• Wednesday, February 5th @ 4:00 PM: Setting Up Your Semester

About the Economist

The Economist is an American daily newspaper based in London. The Economist covers economics, business, geopolitics, technology and culture, investigative reports, and reviews.

Steps to Activate

• Navigate to https://subscribenow.economist.com/student?check=1
• Select "Espresso: Free for Students"
• Click Sign Up for Free" and complete all required fields; you must use your UConn email

Sign up for free and see reporting from 700+ journalists on FT.com and apps. There are newsletters covering corporate finance to sustainability and in-depth special reports on industries and countries.

Steps to Activate

• Navigate to ft.business.uconn.edu
• You must log in with your NetID and password to activate

About The New York Times

The New York Times is an American daily newspaper based in New York City. The New York Times covers domestic, national, and international, news and publishes opinion pieces, investigative reports, and reviews.

Steps to Activate

• Navigate to https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/edu-access
• Click "Create Account" and complete all required fields; you must use your UConn email
• Verify your account via the confirmation email

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.

Connect with the School of Business’ Career Development team IN PERSON for career assistance.

Drop-ins: Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11:00AM - 12:00PM, 1st floor of the GBLC.

You can also schedule an appointment with one of our career counselors or email your career questions to recruit@business.uconn.edu.

Visit our website for more resources: https://career.business.uconn.edu/undergraduate/.

Virtual Drop-in advising is available for students on all UConn campuses to speak one-on-one with the peer or professional advisors. No appointment needed. 

Sign in for Virtual Drop-In Advising

• Mondays: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• Tuesdays: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
• Wednesday: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
• Thursdays: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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 Hartford? Email eddie.papazoni@uconn.edu.