, STAMFORD LAUNCH List 10/02/24

The STAMFORD 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 Stamford. Read on to see how you can engage today!

UConn and Qatar University Case Competition

Consider applying to participate in a case competition in collaboration with Qatar University! The presentation date is Saturday, November 16th from 8 AM - 12 PM EST (Stamford/Storrs) and 4 PM - 8 PM AST (Doha).

The application deadline is Monday, October 14th, 2024 at 4:59 PM EST (Storrs) and 11:59 AST (Doha). Applications will be reviewed, and decisions will be communicated out on Friday, October 17th.

Apply here by Oct 14th

Preparation for Case Competitions

Thursday, October 3rd

3:00 - 4:00 pm

Business Board Room (397)

Join Brent Lucia, a School of Business professor to learn presentation skills and how to prepare for case competitions.

GBSN SocLog Challenge

Registration closes October 6th

Challenge submission deadline is October 13th

Top five teams present October 28th-November 1st

Info Session for Summer 2025 Study Abroad

Global Emerging Technology and Innovation

in Australia and New Zealand

Tuesday, October 8th

5:30pm - 6:15pm

virtual

Stephen Fitzgerald and Jon Moore will present on this program. Students will explore Global Emerging Technology and Innovation through a combination of teaching methods. The course consists of asynchronous work pre- and post- an abroad experience that explores how progress in technology and business is pursued outside the United States. Students will travel to immerse themselves in a different culture to challenge their own conceptions of what progress looks like.

Earns BADM 4895: Special Topics - Global Emerging Technology and Innovation (3 credits)

SAP Lunch and Learn

(Virtual for Stamford students)

Friday, October 11th

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Alumni Steve Christos will share his career story and answer questions about his role. The event is at Storrs but will be delivered virtually to Stamford students. You will be emailed a link to join this meeting.

Must be "camera on" if planning to attend.

Tutoring Sessions &

College Survival Skills

with graduate Business student, Alberto Guerra

Lunch and Learn:

Luxury Fashion Retail

Wednesday, October 16th

12:00- 1:30 pm

Business Board Room (397)

Lunch provided!

Interested in breaking into the luxury fashion retail industry, but not sure where to start? Join former tapestry and Valentino CEO Wendy Kahn and have all your burning questions answered!

A4S (Accounting for Sustainability)

Registration open November 11

Registration closes January 19

Semi-finals take place February 24-28 virtually

The final is in-person in early April in Toronto, CA (travel fund is available)

Prizes:

$10,000 CAD (first place)

$5,000 CAD (runner up)

FinTech Club

The new FinTech Club at UConn Stamford recently held its first meeting with 40+ participants. You can use the link below to join the club and learn about upcoming events.

Join the FinTech Club

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

UCONN Stamford Tutoring Center

Business Tutoring

Accounting Tutor (ACCT 2001 and ACCT 2101/BADM 2710) - Carl Shapiro (carl.shapiro@uconn.edu):

Tuesdays: 2PM-5PM EST

Wednesdays: 2PM-5PM EST

*By appointment only - E-mail carl.shapiro@uconn.edu to schedule (minimum 12 hours prior to appointment time requested)

Tutoring offered VIRTUALLY ONLY: http://s.uconn.edu/stamacctwebex Telephone Access Code: 619 189 558

Finance Tutor (FNCE 3101/BADM 3730) - Mohammed Ruwaid (mohammed.ruwaid@uconn.edu):

Tuesdays: 9AM-12PM EST

Wednesdays: 1:30PM-3:30PM EST

Thursdays: 10AM-12PM EST

Tutoring offered in person and virtually through WebEx: http://s.uconn.edu/stamfncewebex Telephone Access Code: 612 005 194

NEED TO CONNECT WITH AN ADVISOR?

Drop-in advising is available for students on all UConn Campuses to speak one-on-one with the peer or professional advisors.

Not sure where to start? Let us help you figure it out.

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 Stamford? Email beth.williams@uconn.edu

Check Out the LAUNCH List for all campuses that comes out on Mondays for even more info and opportunities!