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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How does AI enhance or detract from your student experience? What do you think about the fairness or ethics of using AI tools in your academic work? We want to hear from you!
My name is Brent Lucia and I’m a professor at UConn’s School of Business. I’m curious about how students are using AI in their academic environments and would love to hear from you. If you’re interested, please take a minute to complete this short survey on the topic. It shouldn’t take more than five minutes of your time, and your answers will help us better understand AI usage in the classroom and how to tailor ethical guidelines around its functionality.
It's completely confidential.
You will have the option to enter into a raffle for a $50 Amazon Gift Card at the end.
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Are you a first-generation student looking to build your leadership skills, enhance your financial literacy, and expand your professional network? The First-Generation Favors Leadership Dinner is for you!
This interactive event brings together 30 first-generation students and Avery Point leaders for an evening of learning, connection, and growth. Join us for a three-course dinner, networking sessions, engaging activities, and more. Attendees will receive custom portfolios, professional tools, and a copy of Atomic Habits by James Clear to help you on your journey toward success.
Thursday, February 20th
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Branford House
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Now is the perfect time to search and apply for scholarships for next year. The Avery Point scholarship application process is now open. Submit your application by 3/28/25. Email averypointbursar@uconn.edu for the application and any questions.
Deadline is March 28th, 2025.
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Hey Hartford students, how are you getting involved on campus or enhancing your experiential learning this week? Click the button below to tell us and enter to win some School of Business swag items! | |
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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:
- Monday, February 17th @ 4:00 PM: Talking to Professors
- Wednesday, February 19th @ 3:00PM: Stress Management
- Tuesday, February 25th @ 3:00PM: Strategies for Deeper Learning
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The Financial Management Club is excited to host a fireside chat with Dan Toscano, UConn alum (Class of '87) and Managing Director at Morgan Stanley. Hosted by Katherine Pancak and Alex Zabaneh, the evening will begin with networking and appetizers from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM, followed by an engaging fireside chat with Mr. Toscano from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Q&A session will wrap up the event from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and gain insights from a seasoned professional in the financial industry. RSVP on UConntact and follow us on Instagram @UCONNFMC for updates!
Wednesday, February 19th
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Gen-Re Auditorium
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Meet UConn alumni working at synchrony for a panel discussion and campus tour. Learn about different pathways and areas of business and bring your questions!
Transportation provided from the Stamford and Storrs campus
Tuesday, March 4th
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Synchrony's offices
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Join Business Management Society to speed network with one another!
Tuesday, February 18th
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
McHugh 111
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Join Professor Steve Wilson as he goes over what the UConn Opportunity Fund Project is.
Wednesday, February 19th
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
BUSN 211
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Join UConn Alumni Todd Johnson the current Vice President and CFO of Raytheon Land & Air Defense Systems as he discusses a career in Aerospace!
Tuesday, February 25th
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Virtual
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The UConn Marketing Department and UConn School of Business Career Development Office invite you to our Spring Marketing and Sales Career Day on Wednesday, February 26th, from 11 AM to 2 PM in the School of Business Lounge. It's an event aimed to inform students about the career possibilities in Marketing and Sales and connect them to opportunities in industries such as CPG/Food, Media and Entertainment, Agencies, and more!
Wednesday, February 26th
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
BUSN Lounge
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Join Women in Business for their first conference featuring keynote speakers Emilie Aries and Melinda Brown. Come join us for dinner and learn how to achieve "C.E.O" status from industry professionals.
Friday, February 28th
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
BUSN 106
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Meet UConn alumni working at synchrony for a panel discussion and campus tour. Learn about different pathways and areas of business and bring your questions!
Transportation provided from the Stamford and Storrs campus
Tuesday, March 4th
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Synchrony's offices
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Do you know how to effectively communicate with your professor? This workshop will provide strategies to improve your communication skills during office hours, sending emails, and what are the “right” questions that will prepare you for your test.
Thursday, February 17th
12:30 PM
WTB 128
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UConn Waterbury students! Join us in the student lounge to learn more about Walkbury and enjoy free samples from a participating business, La Cazuela.
Wednesday, February 19th
12:30 PM
Student Lounge
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A 4-session interactive course designed to empower small business owners with practical financial insights and tools. Learn key financial concepts and terms, track cash flow, report finances, and understand the importance of business credit.
After completing this course you will:
- Understand key strategies for revenue generation and expense management.
- Learn to track cash coming in and cash going out of your business effectively.
- Gain practical know-how to create, read, and use financial statements for better business decisions.
- Gain insights into establishing, maintaining, and improving business and personal credit.
This program is for you if you:
- Want to establish a business within the next 6 months OR have established a business within 2 years.
- Want to understand key financial concepts to succeed as an entrepreneur or small business owner.
Wednesdays February 19th and February 26th
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Virtual
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Celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 with a powerful virtual experience designed to ignite your ambition and amplify your impact. This free event brings together top industry leaders to tackle the most pressing challenges facing women in business today, providing you with actionable strategies to advance your career, break barriers, and create meaningful change.
Gain valuable insights from sessions on:
- Sponsorship & Strategic Networking – Build trust, expand your influence, and unlock new career opportunities.
- Authentic Self-Promotion & Owning Your Value – Learn how to advocate for yourself with confidence.
- Managing Up & Influencing Without Authority – Navigate workplace dynamics and drive impact at any level.
- Allyship & Gender Collaboration – Foster inclusivity and break down systemic barriers together.
- Reinvention in the Age of AI – Stay ahead of the curve in an evolving digital landscape.
- Mind & Body Alignment – Prioritize well-being to sustain long-term success.
- Addressing the ‘Broken Rung’ in Leadership – Tackle barriers that hinder women’s advancement.
Friday, March 7th
11:15 AM - 2:45 PM
Virtual
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Explore the Forte Foundation | |
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The Forte Foundation is a community of over 100,000+ motivated individuals made up of college students, MBA students, and business professionals. Through the UConn School of Business' partnership with Forte, all undergraduate School of Business students have access to Forte's many benefits including:
- Leadership Conferences and Career Fairs
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The Forte Job Center: Upload your resume, customize your job search and access job postings from 100+ Fortune 500 companies!
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Earn a Career Ready Certificate: Make a great impression on top employers through live workshops and have your resume included in an exclusive resume book provided only to Forte's top corporate partners
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Skill and Industry guides: Soft skills are universal and essential in any industry. Gain insights into soft skills such as time management, how to actively listen to others, or how to build your resume.
Find these resources and more when you create your free affiliate Forte membership using your UConn email address.
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“I would say that the program is unlike any other. Forte works to support women in business and as soon as you join, it connects you with a community of people willing to help in any way. The resources Forte presents you with are unimaginable. The course does not just get you the certification, it helps you to navigate your journey through the business world. Taking the course was the best decision I made. It’s worth the time put into it!”
-Madeline C.
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Activate Your Complimentary Wall Street Journal Subscription | |
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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.
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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
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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
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Navigate to ft.business.uconn.edu
- You must log in with your NetID and password to activate
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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.
How do I access my free Espresso subscription?
Once verified, you can access the Espresso app on iPhone or Android smartphones and tablets. You'll be able to download the app from your device’s app store. You can also access Espresso online.
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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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Find Your UConn
@UConnBusinessUG
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Listen to the
LAUNCH Podcast!
Jose Aponte is excited to help elevate the voices of students and on topics that will help you thrive. Hear from experts, your peers, and advisors across UConn's campuses.
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Questions?
Do you have a suggestion for content that will help students to strategically engage? Email laila.chaoui@uconn.edu.
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