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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Come join us and stuff your very own husky!
Tuesday, September 5th
11:00 AM
Student Center
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Join us and play laser tag in the Student Center!
Thursday, September 7th
4:00 PM
Student Center
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Join the AAC for their presentation that will help you start your semester on the right foot, organized, prepared and in the mindset to succeed.
Tuesday, September 5th
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
HTB 202
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Learn about the various involvement opportunities. Find a club or learn what you can do to join the UConn Hartford community!
Wednesday, September 6th
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Atrium
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Join the AAC to learn about resources on campus and how to ask the right questions when you go there for support.
Wednesday, September 6th
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
HTB 202
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Interested in Attending UConn Games? | |
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Tickets to UConn Home Athletic events are free for all UConn students. Please be mindful that ticket claims are required for Football, basketball, hockey and soccer. Your Husky Onecard provides access to all other UConn Home Athletic events!
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BUILD Hartford creates the opportunity for students to immerse themselves within the city as they dive into entrepreneurial education and real-world applications. Students network with members of the city to understand the history of the city from personal experiences and perspectives, discover opportunities and create innovative projects that can aid in the development of the city with the use of tools provided to students through the BUILD Hartford curriculum.
In the fall course, BADM 4895: BUILD Hartford, students will gain knowledge about the entrepreneurial ecosystem within the city of Hartford. This provides opportunities for students to analyze real world data and listen to speakers that not only have experience in entrepreneurship, but also have a connection to the city. Students will gain an understanding of how to create strategic plans and communicate their ideas to stakeholders around the city.
BUILD Hartford is a 3-credit course open to UConn undergraduate students in all majors from any campus. Please note that you must travel to the Graduate Business Learning Center in Downtown Hartford to attend class.
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Learn about the various involvement opportunities. Find a club or learn what you can do to join the UConn Stamford community!
Wednesday, September 6th
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Rich Concourse
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UConn Stamford students join ASG and students from Storrs as they head to The Big E, America's Premier Exposition and world's only multi-state fair, representing all six New England States, with entertainment, unique foods, events and more!
Ticket Sales end September 19th
Thursday, September 23rd
8:00 AM Departure from UConn Stamford
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Drop-In to the Business Career Development Office for a Headshot. Most Wednesdays between 1pm-3pm. Email recruit@business.uconn.edu with any questions.
Wednesday, September 6th
1:00 PM- 3:30 PM
2nd Floor of the School of Business
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Join the Office of Diversity Initiatives for an ice cream social outside of the School of Business Lounge on the first floor. There will be mint chocolate chip ice cream, vanilla ice cream and Italian ice.
Thursday, September 7th & Friday, September 8th
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Outside the School of Business Lounge
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Applications are now open for the next cohort of Werth Innovators for the '23-'24 academic year and will close at midnight on Sunday, September 10th, 2023. Students will be asked to participate in an interview. The application consists of short answers and video/photo submissions. This cohort is open to first-year students who identify as a woman.
Who should apply?
Students across all majors interested in building and growing their skills, confidence and leadership experiences while exploring the world of entrepreneurship and growing their network should consider applying. The value a student gains as a Werth Innovator is defined by the student. Each student has unique goals, ideas or projects to pursue and The Werth Institute provides personalized support in the forms of goal setting, skill-building guidance, networking opportunities, mentorship, leadership and ambassadorship opportunities. Students are selected based upon their innovative projects, entrepreneurial mindsets, and their passion in an area they are driven to problem solve in.
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Join the Business Career Development Office for their 9th Annual Business Career Expo, which is designed to provide employers with direct access to School of Business, graduate, and undergraduate students across all business majors at UConn.
We have structured the event in a setting that is intended to foster compelling, impactful conversations, as the EXPO combines the best aspects of a career fair and a networking forum.
Students will be encouraged to bring copies of resumes and will be prepared to engage with employers in a setting that offers the chance for more personal discussions. Students do not need to pre-register.
Wednesday, September 13th
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Student Union Ballroom
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Sustainable Business Breakfast Series | | |
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Building Solutions for Climate Change
In large urban centers buildings can represent 70% of carbon emissions. In his talk, John Mandyck will cover trends for building decarbonization, electrification, clean energy and the future implications to real estate for disclosing carbon emissions particularly from the financial industry.
Friday, September 15th
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
BUSN 321
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Fashion Industry Immersion | |
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We will be joined by Wendy Kahn - President, Luxury Fashion and Retail Industry Consultant @ Creative Collective who will be sharing her experiences in the Fashion industry. Keep your future in focus by attending future industry immersion experiences. Registration is required via Nexus.
Tuesday, September 19th
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
BUSN 106
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Interested in studying abroad? Come chat with student alumni, EGL Advisors, faculty leaders and program representatives to discover which programs fit best with your personal, professional, academic interests, and learn more about scholarship opportunities available!
Thursday, September 20th
10:00 AM- 1:00 PM
Fairfield Way
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Learn about the various resources provided by the campus, as well as all the involvement opportunities. Find a club or learn what you can do to join the UConn Waterbury community!
Wednesday, September 6th
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Lobby
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Join the AAC to learn about resources on campus and how to ask the right questions when you go there for support.
Wednesday, September 6th
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Room 128
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Join the AAC for a lunch and learn!
Wednesday, September 6th
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Room 128
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This EACE Signature Program has been connecting students and employers for more than 18 years! Road Trips to the Real World is an exclusive opportunity for college students and alumni to join a site visit during the January Winter Break to learn firsthand about a career field, network with top employers and their employees, and explore internship and job opportunities.
EACE Road Trips are open to EACE and affiliated Regional ACE member institutions. Your institution does not need to hold an EACE group membership. As long as there is one active member from your career office, your institution qualifies as an EACE member institution. The student registration fee is $5 per site visit (plus EventBrite processing fee).
2024 Program Timeline:
- All dates will appear in September 2023
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UConn’s Center for Neurodiversity and Employment Innovation (CNDEI) is focused on improving career development and employment outcomes for students who are autistic, have ADHD, dyslexia and other learning differences. The Neuro-inclusive Candidate Network was launched by UConn’s CNDEI to provide targeted employment and career-related support, opportunities, programs, and education to address the unique barriers neurodivergent (ND) college students sometimes face as they pursue employment.
What is the Neuro-Inclusive Candidate Network (NCN)?
The NCN connects ND students and recent alumni with employers who understand and value their differences. The NCN is an initiative of the University Council for Neurodiversity Employment - a coalition of over 60 schools led by UConn.
How does the NCN work?
- Join
- Complete your Candidate Profile
- Receive neurodiversity-related employment opportunities and information
- Get access to the NCN career resources website
How do I know if the NCN is right for me?
The NCN is right for you if you are a current or recent college-level student (who identifies as neurodiverse and would like to join a community of peers who get connected to neurodiversity-related employment opportunities.
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Are you interested in applying to the University Scholar Program?
The University Scholar Program is an opportunity for motivated and academically talented students to get more from their last three undergraduate semesters. Available to students from all of the University’s schools and colleges, the University Scholar Program allows students to design and pursue an in-depth research or creative project and to craft an individualized plan of study that supports their intellectual interests during their final three semesters.
Admission to this selective program is made on the basis of an application submitted during the first semester of a student’s junior year. While the application deadline is in November, students who intend to apply, must submit a letter of intent by Monday, Sept. 11.
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You’re invited to apply to attend a unique leadership summit that will introduce you to the opportunities and culture of Wells Fargo. The Sophomore Hiring Summit is designed to provide high-performing sophomores from diverse backgrounds with the chance to explore a career at Wells Fargo. As part of this summit, you will hear from diverse Wells Fargo senior leaders on their journey and navigating the professional environment as well as interview for a 2024 Fellowship opportunity.
Summit activities
- Learn about the industry and the 4-participating line of businesses (Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB), Commercial Banking, Internal Audit, and Technology).
- Participate in information sessions, panels, and networking events
- Interview for a position for the 2024 Sophomore Discovery Fellowship Program
Summit details
- Date: October 19 –20, 2023 (Subject to change)
- Venue: Charlotte, NC (Subject to change)
- All travel, lodging & meal expenses will be paid by Wells Fargo
Qualifications
The summit is open to all sophomores from diverse backgrounds including but not limited to Black/African American, Latinx/Hispanic, Native Americans, females, LGBTQIA+, protected veterans and people with disabilities interested in financial services with an expected graduation date of December 2025 or May/June 2026.
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Gilman Scholarship Info Session | |
Are you a student who receives a Pell grant and a U.S. citizen? Join us for an info session to learn about the nationally competitive Gilman Scholarship to study abroad. The scholarship is worth up to $8k to study abroad with application deadlines in October and March annually. Meet UConn's Gilman Certifying Advisors, learning about the eligibility requirements, the application, as well as the benefits of the program that will follow you into your career and beyond! | |
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As members of the Global Business School Network, UConn School of Business students can enter and compete in this global opportunity. Students (both graduate and undergraduate) are challenged to identify and solve a Social Logistics issue. Social Logistics is a unique opportunity to interact with other disciplines and utilize one another’s expertise to create business solutions with a focus on social responsibility and awareness. You can sign up with our Global Business Programs office as an individual or as a team. We will organize teams for all (the goal is to have mixed teams of undergrad and grad students) and provide support throughout the process. Register early to have more time to work on your case!
Deadline to Participate: September 29
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UConn is one of 20 Institutions invited to participate in the Boston University Questrom $50K Sustainability Case Competition. This opportunity asks interdisciplinary/cross-program student teams to grapple with and develop solutions for real-life sustainability challenges. Global Business Programs Office will organize teams for all (the goal is to have mixed teams of undergrad and grad students) and provide support throughout the process. The overarching theme of the case competition is on Sustainability, with the following objectives:
- Seek to solve a current real-world problem
- Develop solutions that will be commercially and practically viable to build and implement, and ultimately generate a profit and/or support further sustainability initiatives.
Deadline to participate: September 15th
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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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Find Your UConn
@UConnBusinessUG
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Listen to the
LAUNCH Podcast!
Kayla Hogrefe and Jose Aponte are 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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