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!

Lunch and Learn: Luxury Fashion Retail

Wednesday, October 16th

12:00- 1:30 pm

Schreiber Reading Room (253) - new location

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!

Career Value of the CFA

Wednesday, October 23rd

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Schrieber Reading room - 253

Future of Business with Generative AI

Thursday, October 24th

3:30 - 5:00 pm

Sponsored by the Stamford FinTech Club

Financial Wellness for College students

Tuesday, October 29th

12:00 - 2:00 pm

Art Gallery - room 117E

Sponsored by the Stamford Business Society

Manufacturing Industry Snapshot

Monday, November 4th 5:00 - 6:00 pm (virtual session)

&

Wednesday, November 6th 2:00 - 4:00 pm (in-person site visit)

Learn about how Business students can excel in one of Connecticut's largest industries.

Investment Banking Industry Immersion

Friday, November 8th

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Storrs campus

Learn the ins & outs of investment banking from UConn alumni already in the business. Multiple tracks for sophomore recruitment + tips and strategies for full- time employment.



transportation provided from Stamford to Storrs campus & back (8:30 am pick up time)

Learn How to Advocate & Negotiate

Tuesday, November 19th

12:00 - 1:00 pm (presentation)

1:00-2:00 pm (lunch & connect with associate dean)

Business Board Room 3126

Tutoring Sessions &

College Survival Skills

with graduate Business student, Alberto Guerra

A4S (Accounting for Sustainability)

Registration opens 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)

UCONN Stamford Tutoring Center

The Stamford Tutoring Center now has tutors who are fluent in several languages, including Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French, Hindi, and Urdu.

The Center for Academic Success and Engagement (CASE) is now open on the 2nd floor of the library to provide support for Stamford students' academic success and well-being.

CASE workshop: Time Management Strategies: Tuesday, Oct. 15 @ 3pm & Wednesday, Oct. 16 @ 3pm

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

Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT), ranking member of the House intelligence committee, will introduce a conversation with Dr. Dana LaFon, a senior U.S. disinformation and cyberpsychology expert, at the University of Connecticut-Stamford on Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. 

There are options for FREE admission and light refreshments will be served but registration is required 

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

Sign up for Drop-In Advising

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