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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Author, artist and photographer Patrick Lynch will give a talk titled, “A Tale of Two Estuaries,” focusing on the Connecticut and Thames rivers. Patrick J. Lynch is an artist, photographer, and author who has written ten books published by Yale University Press, including “A Field Guide to Long Island Sound.”. His next book, “A Field Guide to the Connecticut River,” will be published by Yale Press in the spring of 2024. After 45 years as a director of various media departments at Yale University he retired in 2016.
Tuesday, February 20th
7:30 AM
Auditorium
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Apply to be a new student orientation leader! Applications are due by Friday, March 1st. You can apply online! Join every Thursday in February from 12-2PM in the student center to learn more about the orientation leader role. If you are interested or can't make the sessions, contact Lyndsey Neville.
Information Sessions: Every Thursday in February
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Student Center
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Have one go to strategy to study? Want more in your tool belt? This presentation will discuss methods to approach your coursework.
Wednesday, February 21st
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
HTB 202
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About UBP:
The UConn Hartford Business Professionals Club is your gateway to academic and professional excellence. Join our community for networking, skill-building, and success in the dynamic world of business. Elevate your UConn Hartford experience with us- where success meets community. UBP Meets in HTB 216 Tuesdays 1 PM- 2 PM.
Why Choose Us?
Join UBP for unparalleled networking, skill-building workshops, and a supportive community, ensuring a comprehensive and enriching experience beyond the classroom.
Our Services:
- Career resources
- Professional development seminars
- Skill development workshops
- Networking events
- Professional headshot sessions
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Innovating for Tomorrow: If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes | |
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Join us for an upcoming gathering hosted by the Office of External & Alumni Engagement at the Stamford campus. This gathering features Nicholas Donofrio, Executive VP, Innovation & Technology, Retired, IBM. Though this is primarily an alumni event, we extend a warm invitation to current undergraduate students as well.
This occasion presents an excellent chance for networking. Please be mindful of following reminders:
- Dress appropriately for the event.
- Be on time. If, for any reason, you cannot make it after confirming your attendance, please provide a minimum of 24 hour's notice.
- If needed, please meet with your career counselor for any assistance of practice for in-person networking.
Tuesday, March 5th
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
GenRe Auditorium
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Spring into action at the Stamford Spring Career Fair! Explore job, internship & co-op opportunities from dozens of employers across a variety of industries! Don’t miss this opportunity to get a foot in the door! The UConn Stamford Spring Career Fair is held annually in March on the Stamford campus.
Students in all majors are encouraged to attend. The link below will take you to Handshake, where you can view attending employers and RSVP for the Fair. If you have not done so, be sure to activate your Handshake account and complete your profile to put yourself in the best position to be seen by employers recruiting UConn talent.
Wednesday, March 6th
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Rich Concourse & Gen Re Auditorium
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ALPFA was the first national Latino professional association in the United States, established in Los Angeles in 1972. ALPFA continues to build upon its proud legacy with a mission: To empower and develop Latino men and women as leaders of character for the nation, in every sector of the global economy.
Looking for conventions, internships and scholarships? Consider joining ALPFA!
If you are interested in learning more feel free to sign up via UContact, reach out via Instagram or attend meetings on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM in the School of Business Board Room 321.
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Come by and talk to UConn alumni & partners that are working at agencies, research firms, Fortune 500 companies to help you figure out your marketing or sales career path! Companies attending include: Henkel, Synchrony, Travelers, Enterprise, Cigna, Otis and more!
This event is geared toward networking and making connections with current marketing and sales employees. This Career Day will be focused on starting the marketing and sales journey conversation with eager freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors.
The event would be casual and all you need to bring is yourself! Pizza, drinks, and dessert will be provided. This as an opportunity for students to step foot into the real world of marketing and sales and hear first-hand from professionals what the field truly entails.
Wednesday, February 21st
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Student Union 304C
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If you are interested in a great job this summer, please consider the Student Admissions Representative (STAR) program!
STARs are passionate UConn Huskies who spend the summer months on-campus creating a welcoming environment for prospective students and their families by leading campus tours, welcoming guests, and providing excellent customer service to all incoming students.
As a part of the role, living on-campus paid for by the university is an option. We also offer a housing stipend for those who wish to live off-campus in this role.
The application including position description, responsibilities, and benefits for the position can be found below. Once you apply, you will receive an email to select an interview date during the week of February 26.
The priority application deadline for these roles is February 26.
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Career Tuesdays: Otis and Travelers | |
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Career Tuesdays IN PERSON at the School of Business are open to all students. Why should you attend? This is a chance for you to engage with employers in a casual setting - think of it like a pop-up Career Fair without the long lines.
This is your chance to stop by for a visit with top employers to learn about their company and their culture. No formal presentations, come as you are.
Tuesday, February 20th
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
School of Business, Atrium, 2nd Floor
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The Global Business Leadership in Sustainability Summit (GBLSS) is a half-day event that gathers professionals, alumni, faculty, and students to discuss key sustainability topics for business.
The 2024 GBLSS agenda "The Climate Challenge and the Quantum Leap: Business, Energy, and Infrastructure", will address current issues of the energy transition and the value stream of delivering clean energy and discuss where we are in the ESG conversation. Sessions will feature representatives from UConn, the public sector, and the corporate sector to respond to critical questions from a sustainable and responsible business perspective. As in previous years, we also include a panel showcasing the work of a few young alumni making an impact in their respective industries and a session highlighting current UConn student initiatives related to sustainability. There will be a networking break between the panel sessions to allow attendees to connect.
Friday, March 1st
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
BUSN 106
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Travelers Product Management Development Program (PMDP) is a rotational program that allows participants to experience facets of Product Management, joining either Personal Insurance or Business Insurance Select Accounts team. After 12 weeks of training on insurance, actuarial, underwriting, and technology, participants will work alongside members of PMDP leadership teams, strengthening participants’ abilities to think critically, creatively, and strategically.
The Travelers PMDP team will be facilitating the following professional development workshop in the School of Business. This is an opportunity to learn more about the PMDP program as well as participate in an interactive workshop.
Friday, March 22nd
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
BUSN 321
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Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with ASG.Gain good fortune with a lucky red envelope and create a paper lantern to help decorate the campus!
Wednesday, February 21st
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Main Lobby
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The 2024-2025 UConn Waterbury Scholarship application for both incoming and current UConn Waterbury students is now available. Access the application portal and additional information on available scholarships and eligibility criteria via the button below.
Application deadline is Friday, March 29th by 4:00 PM. For assistance with writing a personal statement, please see Joe Calabro in the Tutoring Center, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Monday through Thursday.
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CCEI's Summer Fellowship is UConn’s startup accelerator: an 8-week intensive entrepreneurial experience open to anyone affiliated with UConn (students, faculty, staff, and alumni).
This program takes place 3x per week, where participants develop the skills needed to bring new products, services, and technologies to market. Each team receives one-on-one coaching and mentorship from industry experts and experienced entrepreneurs. Teams are provided with pro bono legal and accounting services to help with initial business setup and support.
To be eligible for Summer Fellowship, your team must:
- have at least one team member affiliated with UConn (undergraduate or graduate student, faculty, staff or alumni)
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have at least one founding member available to participate in all scheduled program dates, including commuting to our Hartford center 1-2 days per week
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be a legally registered business (LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp etc.) by May 15th, 2024
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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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The business world needs talented students like you, and Forté wants to help you make your mark. Earn a Forté Career Ready Certificate with our free online career accelerator for undergraduate students of all majors at 60+ Forté partner schools. Join a community of trailblazing undergraduate students who are prioritizing their professional development and leadership skill-building. Work through a self-guided roadmap of activities at your own pace. Start your Career Ready Journey today. | |
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Enhance your Excel skills and logical thinking with the Microsoft Excel Collegiate Challenge! As a college or university student, this platform offers you a chance to stand out among your peers by tackling monthly challenges spanning various topics. From mastering personal finance models, like understanding credit card interest costs, to improving your efficiency by learning and practicing keyboard shortcuts, the MECC provides a wide range of real-world scenarios to put your talents to the test.
Whether you want to delve deep into complex Excel functions or prefer to keep it simple, the MECC caters to your preferences. You can achieve success by earning a Certificate of Completion or even compete against fellow students for a spot in the Finals, where you’ll get to showcase your newfound Excel prowess.
Join the Microsoft Excel Collegiate Challenge today and turn Excel into an exciting puzzle-solving game that transforms your skills into valuable assets.
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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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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 laila.chaoui@uconn.edu.
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