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! | |
Apply to be a School of Business Peer Mentor! | |
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Peer Advisors build up their peers and speak to the diversity of experiences in our student body. We're seeking applicants who can connect to and elevate the experiences of diverse business students, particularly Black, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ identified students.
Peer Advisors serve in a unique position to connect students to communities that will empower their success. The ideal candidate is ready to help their peers navigate the joys and challenges of the academic journey.
Qualifications:
- Must be a current undergraduate business student
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Must be in good academic standing according the School of Business Scholastic Standing Requirements
- Must be entering third year or later (or equivalent) in Fall 2024. For regional campus applicants students entering their third year or above are preferred but students entering their second year can apply.
- For International Peer Mentors fluency in a foreign language is a plus!
Hours: 8 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $15.75 per hour
Please note that Storrs applicants must be available Mondays 2:00 PM- 3:30 PM. We are recruiting Peer Mentors for the following campuses: Hartford, Stamford, Storrs and Waterbury.
If you are interested, please apply using the link below. Applications will close on Monday, November 27th at Midnight.
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Pause for Paws! Pet therapy benefits include reducing stress, anxiety, & building empathy. Stop by to meet the dogs & to destress!
Shelby, whose registered name is “New Era Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” is just beginning her career in animal-assisted activities. She was raised for the first ten weeks of her life in the same household as fellow UConn therapy dogs, Benny and Fireball, who she refers to as her uncles. So far, her favorite places to visit are college campuses and her human grandmothers’ senior living communities!!
Tuesday, October 24th
12:00 PM
Student Center
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Attention Huskies! Paint Night is coming up on Wednesday, October 25th at 6:45 pm.
Limited spots are available so don't delay! Sign up using the link below.
Wednesday, October 25th
6:45 PM
Student Center
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Research Connections is an event intended to expose first and second year students to undergraduate research through engaging in meaningful interactions with faculty, staff, graduate students, peers, and other key partners. This is an informational networking program involving offices, departments and initiatives from across campuses, spanning any discipline or area of study.
Hartford Research Connections is a partner event in the Month of Discovery, a series of events designed to help students explore UConn’s rich culture of research, creativity, and innovation. By attending, students can earn points and prizes as part of the Discovery Quest challenge.
Wednesday, October 25th
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Zach's Atrium
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Join us anytime between 1-4pm on to participate on our 2nd Annual Campus Wide Trick or Treat!
Open to all students; check in at our HTB Atrium table to pick up your "official" Trick or Treat bag and map of registered stops around campus!
Costumes encouraged but not required!
Tuesday, October 31st
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Campus Wide
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Career Value of the CFA Charter | |
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Learn about the CFA charter and if it is the right path for you. Hear from CFA Society members about career paths and what it means to be CFA chartholder.
Networking & food following panel event.
This event is open to all but geared to those considering pursuit of the CFA credential.
Sponsored by the Stamford Financial Management Club and the CFA Society Stamford.
Monday, October 23rd
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Schreiber Reading Room
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Join the Associate Dean for the School of Business | |
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Join Associate Dean Nora Madjar and other Business students for lunch in the Schreiber Reading Room.
Thursday, October 26th
1:00PM- 2:30 PM
Schreiber Reading Room
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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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Come stop by to our weekly Career Tuesdays where alumni and recruiters provide students with inside information specific to UConn students about organization's hiring practices! Also, we learn how students can best align that personal experience with the employer's needs. This makes students better informed candidates when applying to and interviewing with the organization.
Tuesday, October 24th
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
School of Business Atrium, 2nd floor
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In this workshop presented by our staff, students will create their own automated smart monitoring system to track the health of their plants through the use of circuitry and IOT. By creating a circuit with various sensors and creating an accompanying IOT setup, participants will be able to see all of the important data about their plants in an easy-to-understand format.
Wednesday, October 25th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
BUSN 391
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The annual haunted hike through Hillside Environmental Education Park, hosted by the Office of Sustainability, is sure to scare!
The Office of Sustainability is hosting the annual Haunted HEEP hike, in the Hillside Environmental Education Park (HEEP). The Haunted HEEP will contain terrifying scenes and student monsters fighting to scare all who dare to enter. The Haunted HEEP also will have refreshments prepared by UConn Dining Services like Apple Cider, Cider Donuts, and Hot Chocolate along with free t-shirts to the first attendees.
Wednesday, October 25th
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Hillside Environmental Education Park
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The Consulting Development Program | |
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The Consulting Development Program (CDP) has recently opened up and UCG invites you to participate!
CDP enables students to gain more insight into consulting through asynchronous skill-building lessons, in-person career development labs (LinkedIn, resume, consulting case-prep), and mentorship opportunities. Participants will leave the program with the tools and confidence to interview for UCG the following semester and/or potential future job opportunities in consulting.
As this program is designed to allow you to get what you need, and benefit from what you put in, there will be a range of experiences one can have. The only next steps, are to complete the interest form and UCG will get back to you with more information after the October 28th deadline. Please reach out to uconnconsultinggroup@gmail.com if you have any questions regarding CDP.
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October is Cybersecurity month! UConn’s Information Security Office will be on campus. We’ll have handouts for anyone that stops by the table and be available for casual conversation on ways to minimize cybersecurity threats, including prewrapped goldfish crackers and/or candy. Engagement is for anyone at the UConn community.
Monday, October 23rd
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Lobby
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Career Conversations are interactive and engaging events for students to meet employers informally on campus and explore potential internships, volunteer, and career opportunities. Employers will share their company’s culture and available positions, while also providing students with valuable insight into various career paths. Drop by and participate in impactful conversations with employers, opening doors to exciting future prospects!
Tuesday, October 24th
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Lobby
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Virtual Lunch & Learn Market Discussion Event with Dean John Elliot and Joe Terranova | |
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Join Joe Terranova and Dean Elliot as they speak virtually to UConn students about general market conditions and their perspectives on the economy. Joe Terranova is the Chief Market Strategist for Virtus Investment Partners and regularly appears on CNBC's Squawk Box, a premarket news and talk program. Joe is also the author of "Buy High, Sell Higher".
Tuesday, October 24th
12:30 PM- 1:30 PM
Virtual
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Are you interested in research but not sure how to get started? Join us to identify your goals for your participation in research and to develop a strategy for pursuing research opportunities at UConn and beyond.
This workshop is a partner event in the Month of Discovery, a series of events designed to help students explore UConn’s rich culture of research, creativity, and innovation. By attending, students can earn points and prizes as part of the Discovery Quest challenge.
If you require an accommodation to participate in this session, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at our@uconn.edu at least one week prior to the workshop.
Tuesday, October 24th
3:30 PM- 4:30 PM
Virtual
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Join us, this Virtual Career Tuesday hosted by alumnae Stephanie Polistena ’21 who will present a session on networking from an alumni point of view. Honors and BCLC students can receive credit for attending the session.
Tuesday, October 24th
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Webex
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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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How To Get Through Procastination | |
The first set of exams are kicking in this semester! Yes, it can get overwhelming which leads to procrastination. Let us help you break that habit with a few tips and tricks given by Rounak, a third year Business Administration UConn Waterbury student: | |
"Exam season can be less frustrating & anxiety producing when I am facing it in the company of like-minded friends. It helps not only coping with stress but also enables me to process information faster & retain it for longer. For instance, I tend to study by doing active recall with my friends, especially when reviewing concept and application review questions. Sometimes, I try to incorporate a whiteboard and act like I am teaching to active recall. What is fun is when each of my friends and I take turns doing it, especially in a study room. This also helps me feel motivated by sharing my doubts or resolving others' when it comes to exams." | |
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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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