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! | | |
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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The Avery Point EcoHusky Club and CT Sea Grant invite students and faculty to discuss selected chapters of “What If We Get It Right? Visions of Climate Futures” by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. Owen Placido, assistant extension educator-nature based resiliency for CT Sea Grant will lead the discussion of these chapters: Prelude (pages xv-xxiii); Introduction (pages 3-9); A Vision (page48); Neighborhoods and Landscapes (pages 91-102) and Kids These Days (pages 238-255).
Ebook version is available through the UConn Library: https://uconn-storrs.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01UCT_STORRS/1s3ubib/alma99431312497302432
Avery Point Library also has a hard copy for 7-day loan, and it is also available at local public libraries and the Avery Point bookstore.
Monday, April 7th
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Avery Point Library
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Human-natural systems along the coast are at risk from climate change impacts of flooding (ocean, river, and precipitation driven) and extreme heat. These impacts are disproportionally felt by low-income neighborhoods and marginalized ethnicized and racialized (MER) communities, but these communities are rarely targeted for resilience solutions. Social infrastructure, like parks, community centers, and libraries, has been shown to increase the climate resilience by strengthening communal bonds and exchange of knowledge. Nature-based social infrastructure (NBSI), like parks, community gardens, and beaches, may provide added ecological benefits such as flooding and extreme heat mitigation. This talk will discuss drivers of coastal change and resilience and how NBSI could be part of the solution to increasing the social and ecological resilience of all communities that climate change will impact.
Tuesday, April 8th
7:30 PM
Auditorium (Avery Point)
| | Business Career Development Office Career Fair | | |
Join UConn School of Business Career Development Office to expand your professional network! Meet recruiters and industry leaders at our Career Fair. Discover new opportunities and build valuable connections. Be sure to bring a copy of your resume.
Tuesday, April 8th
7:30 PM
In Person, GBLC 1st Floor
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Admissions Info Session
Are you a current Hartford Business major (Business Data Analytics, Marketing Management, or Hartford-Business Undecided) interested in one of the following majors not offered at Hartford:
· Accounting (Storrs Campus)
· Analytics and Information Management (AIM) (Storrs Campus)
· Business Administration (Waterbury Campus)
· Finance (Storrs Campus)
· Financial Management (Stamford Campus)
· Financial Technology (Stamford Campus)
· Healthcare Management (Storrs Campus)
· Management (Storrs Campus)
· Marketing (Storrs Campus)
· Real Estate and Urban Economics (Storrs Campus)
Then it is time to start planning your application. Please join School of Business staff to learn more about how to prepare to apply to the undergraduate business majors at all campuses.
Tuesday, April 15th
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
GBLC 2nd Floor
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Join Student Health and Wellness on April 9th, for a mental health break and enjoy all the fun activities we’ll have. From meditation, using VR headsets, or 15 minutes yoga sessions to pizza and more! 😎
Help us to bring awareness to Mental Health and suicide prevention to our campus.
Wednesday, April 9th
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
UConn Stamford Building, The Rich Concourse
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Join us for the second installment of our Financial Literacy series. Learn how to safeguard your finances, navigate tax essentials, and explore entrepreneurial fundamentals. This interactive workshop will feature expert insights from Citizen’s Bank and provide practical strategies to strengthen your financial foundation.
Hosted by the Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills in collaboration with Senior Year Experience.
Wednesday, April 9th
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Career Center 1.17
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Sharpen your writing skills and tackle your papers with confidence! Join our faculty-led intensive workshop designed to enhance your writing skills to make your writing stand out and get ideas across effectively.
Tuesday, April 15th
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
CASE center, Room 260
| | MENT/FNCE 4895: The Business of Institutional Asset Management | | |
While there are several courses offered in the business school that teach investment fundamentals, this is the only course designed to give students an understanding of the asset management industry from a business perspective. This course will help you acquire the knowledge and understanding of this exciting industry and prepare you for that important interview or your first days on the job. Half the course will cover real issues faced by asset management firms and the other half of the course will be devoted to topical issues that are relevant and debated within the industry today.
This course is offered Mondays & Wednesdays from 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM during fall 2025.
| | Learn about the summer opportunities with ECCEDU and the 700 companies they represent! | | |
The UConn School of Business Office of Undergraduate Advising is seeking undergraduate business students to work during the 2025 School of Business Summer Orientation program. Orientation is an important experience that helps students to transition to UConn and to learn how to navigate their educational journey. The ideal candidate for this position is not only able to engage students in conversation, but also provides effective administrative assistance throughout various programming efforts.
- In-person at Storrs Campus
- $18.25 per hour
UConn JobX Webiste for job posting. See Job # 14744 for dates and details
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Exciting News! The UConn MS in BAPM Program, Global & Experiential Education Office, and the Digital Frontiers Initiative are bringing you Data Disrupted: Bridging Insights & Innovation—an immersive event exploring the impact of AI & Data across industries.
Join us at the Co-Create Stamford on April 10th for thought-provoking panels, industry insights, and a networking session designed to connect
Thursday, April 10th
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
GE Appliances Co-Create Space, 47 John Street Stamford, CT 06902
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Are you searching for a collaborative learning environment to discover, define, and develop and idea you are passionate about? Apply to become a Werth Innovator!
The Werth Innovators program is all about fostering the next generation of UConn's innovative and entrepreneurial explorers. We provide the resources and support to help you accelerate your growth and make your mark.
Deadline to Apply
April 13th, Midnight
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Join us for Honor's Day where Business students (in the Honors program, or interested in applying to the Honors program) can connect with one another, meet and mingle with Honors Faculty, and hear graduating Senior Business Honors students present on their thesis projects. Dress is casual and refreshments will be provided.
Friday, April 25th
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
BUSN 106
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The 2025-26 School of Business Scholarship Application is now open. The last day to submit the form is Sunday, April 20, 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. Please be sure to carefully read and respond to all required questions and statements, as incomplete applications will not be considered.
Students who are selected to receive School of Business scholarships can expect to receive notification by the end of May 2025. Be sure to read all emails sent to your UConn email address to hear any correspondence regarding scholarship opportunities.
| | Are you interning in New York City this summer? University of Connecticut students who reserve housing with Educational Housing Services will receive a special promotional rate for housing if interning in NYC this summer! | | |
HRACC's Jim Roberts Scholarship is a one-time award of up to $2,000, awarded annually. Jim was the Executive Director for HRACC for more than 15 years, and this scholarship is named after him in honor of all that he did to grow our chapter.
The Human Resource Association of Central CT College Relations Committee considers and selects scholarship recipients based upon the Scholarship Committee’s established criteria. Selections are made on a non-discriminatory basis, without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status or sexual orientation.
The 2025 scholarship application period opens on March 17 and closes on June 1.
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This introductory class teaches practical skills to manage stress and enhance overall wellbeing. Pre-registration is required as space is limited.
This introductory class teaches practical skills to manage stress and enhance overall wellbeing. The small group format creates a supportive environment where you can create a habit of using the skills on a regular basis. Students who complete the class report feeling less stressed, more mindful, experience less self-judgment and sleep better! (It’s also a great resume builder!) Pre-registration is required as space is limited.
Tuesdays, April 1st - April 22nd
12:00 PM - 1:15PM
WREC 304
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Come join the tabling event in the lobby promoting the UConn Waterbury Summer 2025 courses and receive some free swag!
Monday, April 7th & Thursday, April 10th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Main Building, Lobby
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Campus wide mental health day to check in with students.
Wednesday, April 9th
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
MPR, Lobby, Courtyard
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Did you know there are multiple kinds of stress? Come talk about the different stressors in your life and ways to combat the negative results of stress.
Thursday, April 10th
12:30 PM
WTB 128
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Join Us at UConn: A Hybrid Series of Inspiring Speakers Driving Change in Business and Social Impact
The MSSRIB program is hosting an exciting hybrid series of speakers who are driving change in sustainability, business, and social impact!
Bio: Lee McChesney is a top performing, high energy, corporate and business finance operating executive with over 25 years of global experience within three diversified global companies, MSA Safety, Stanley Black & Decker and United Technologies. An analytical, curious, culture-and-results operating leader with sophisticated financial acumen, strategic planning, business development and integration experience across a wide range of industries. Demonstrated track record of building and leading global and diverse teams motivated to deliver top quartile results in dynamic and volatile work environments.
Wednesday, April 2nd
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
BUSN 302 & Virtual
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Forté Corporate Partners are excited to meet experienced professionals at the fall Virtual Career Fair. This FREE event is perfect for motivated and driven professionals actively seeking to make a full-time job change. Positions are available immediately, and candidates should be ready to start with sufficient notice to their current employer. MBA Candidates in Executive MBA (EMBA), Professional MBA (PEMBA), Weekend MBA (WEMBA), and Global MBA (GMBA) who are actively seeking full-time roles are also invited to attend.
Forté Virtual Career Fairs are not intended for full-time students and do not include internship postings.
Thursday, April 3rd
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
| | Explore the Forte Foundation | | |
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.
| | Financially Savvy Huskies: Smart Money Moves for College and Beyond | |
Savvy Ladies® is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing free financial education to all women. They offer free, unbiased advice from certified professionals to women 18+ of all backgrounds. Our volunteers answer questions covering student debt, budgeting, investing, graduate studies, marriage, and more.
Join Savvy Ladies featuring Chris Blakely, Certified Financial Planner®, Chartered Financial Consultant® for an informative discussion about retirement planning, budgeting, and personal finance. She will also discuss the significance of financial and emotional planning, especially for UConn students thinking about life after college.
Don’t miss this insightful session packed with practical financial advice and personal stories to help you take control of your financial future. Any UConn student from all campuses is welcome to attend.
Any UConn students from all campuses are welcome to attend!
Tuesday, April 8th
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Virtual Event
| | Activate Your Complimentary Wall Street Journal Subscription | | |
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.
| | Looking for Academic Support? | | |
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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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 chrislene.george@uconn.edu.
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