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 for a School of Business Scholarship! | |
Are you a current or new UConn Business student? Applications for scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year are now open until Wednesday, April 24, 2024. No late applications will be accepted. Scholarship decisions will be sent out to applicants by the end of May 2024. | |
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Fresh Check Day is a mental health promotion and suicide prevention fair that consists of interactive expo booths, peer-to-peer messaging, support of multiple campus departments and groups, free food, entertainment, and giveaways.
Thursday, April 18th
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Gazebo Lawn
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Pause for Paws! Pet therapy benefits include reducing stress, anxiety, & building empathy. Stop by to meet the dogs & to de-stress.
Tuesday, April 23rd
12:00 PM
Student Center
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Take a break and enjoy some Dairy Bar ice cream. The Dairy Bar Ice Cream Truck will be on campus. Stop by our table in the Atrium to get your ticket for free ice cream. UConn ID required.
Tuesday, April 16th
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Atrium
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Fresh Check Day is a mental health promotion and suicide prevention fair that consists of interactive expo booths, peer-to-peer messaging, support of multiple campus departments and groups, free food, entertainment, and giveaways.
Thursday, April 18th
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
HTB Courtyard
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Fresh Check Day is a mental health promotion and suicide prevention fair that consists of interactive expo booths, peer-to-peer messaging, support of multiple campus departments and groups, free food, entertainment, and giveaways.
Tuesday, April 9th
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Rich Concourse
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Join the School of Business for an afternoon at Synchrony. You'll learn about early career opportunities and programs, get a tour of their offices, and sit in on two panels to hear from current Synchrony employees. This will be an informative event with plenty of networking opportunities. Transportation provided from Stamford.
Tuesday, April 9th
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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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. No formal presentations, come as you are.
Tuesday, April 9th
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
School of Business, Atrium, 2nd Floor
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Join us for Career Kickback, a Networking Workshop & Reception aimed at empowering professionals to navigate their career journeys authentically. In collaboration with industry experts, our event will feature insightful discussions on maintaining professionalism while staying true to your identity in the workplace. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your career, come engage in meaningful conversations, build valuable connections, and enjoy a relaxed networking atmosphere. Elevate your career with practical tips and real-life experiences shared by our diverse panel. Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn, and kick back with refreshments as you navigate the path to professional success.
Tuesday, April 9th
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
AACC Community Lounge
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Glauber “Pro” Contessoto—an immigrant working multiple jobs and living in a 220-square-foot apartment—gambles his life savings on a joke cryptocurrency. Two months later, he becomes “The Dogecoin Millionaire” and a hero to his growing YouTube following.
It’s easy to get rich online. But as Pro will soon discover, it’s even easier to lose it all. Amateur investors like Pro must navigate a landscape that’s rife with scams, bad advice, and a fear of missing out. This is not financial advice exposes the startling risks and rewards of today’s market through expert commentary and the anxiety-inducing stories of real people trying to make millions.
Featuring expert commentary from Josh Brown, Morgan Housel, Genevieve Roch-Decter, Graham Stephan, The Fat Jewish, Lauren Simmons, Meet Kevin, Andrew Jikh, Brian Hanly, Patrick McGinnis, Chris Camillo, Timothy Fong, Tejas Hullur, and more. This event is hybrid and free popcorn is available to those joining in-person at the Library!
Wednesday, April 10th
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Class of 1947 Conference Room, Babbidge Library & Virtual
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The objective of this event is to blend the metaphorical richness of fruit with the wisdom of faculty, insights, creating a platform for networking and knowledge sharing among faculty and students in a welcoming environment.
This will be an open networking session accompanied by fruit-themed refreshments. Organized short, structured rounds where participants share wisdom or advice in quick exchanges before rotating to meet new connections. participants will be encouraged to discuss topics related to academic growth, career aspirations, or insights gained from respective fields.
Space is limited, please register via the Nexus link below. Attire is Business Casual for the event.
Wednesday, April 10th
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
BUSN Student Lounge, 1st Floor
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The Undergraduate Student Government in Storrs is searching for a Communications Director for USG. The Communications Director is responsible for maintaining the public facing image and brand of the organization as well as effectively communicating the Governing Board's vision to the entire UConn community.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Supervise a team of employees and creative designers
- work collaboratively with USG leaders to develop outreach strategies
- Effectively utilize various channels to build, maintain, and manage the brand and reputation of USG including the website, newsletter, Instagram, Linkedln, and merchandise
- develop and maintain relationships with local press and ensure proper coverage of USG events and initiatives
- Advise USG on all matters related to communications
Job requirements:
- UConn Storrs undergraduate student
- 10-15 hours a week to work on USG initiatives
- High level of organizational and communication skills
- Understanding of social media and marketing strategies
- Competency in writing press releases and public communications
- Skilled in crisis leadership and public relations management
- Available for weekly Governing Board Meetings and Wednesday night USG Senate meetings
Applications should be submitted via JobX. If you wish to inquire about this position or request accommodations during the application process, please email president@usg.uconn.edu vpchiefofstaff@usg.uconn.edu vicepresident@usg.uconn.edu
A resume, letter of intent, & fall availability are required to be considered for this position.
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On Wednesday, April 10th, feel free to stop by the UConn Waterbury Library to take a study break and recharge with an afternoon of relaxing crafts and delicious pastries! Drop by anytime between 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM to create a vision board, start your own scrapbook, and help create a collaborative mural to be displayed in the library. All materials and supplies will be provided. However, if you have any personal photos you would like to use in your own scrapbook or vision board, please feel free to bring them with you!
Wednesday, April 10nd
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Main Building, WTBY 123F, Library
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Join us for an Eid celebration party! Feel free to wear your traditional Eid clothing and come enjoy delicious food and drinks. This will be an opportunity to play games, listen to music and connect with others!
Thursday, April 11th
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Main Building, MPR 113/119
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Hi Seniors!
If you have finalized your post-graduation plans, please take a few minutes to respond to the UConn Business Career Center 2024 outcome survey. Please include acceptance of full-time job offers, graduate school, internships, military service, volunteering, or other plans
Use your NetId / Password to log in. SWAG is provided to seniors who complete the survey. Pick-Up SWAG, Monday through Friday from 11 am – 12 pm. Level 2, Suite 248 within the Business School and ask for the Career Office.
If you have questions about the survey, you may reach out to Mik, the Assistant Director of Assessment and Technology with the Business School directly at mikolaj.matwiejczuk@uconn.edu
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Join the School of Business for an afternoon at Synchrony. You'll learn about early career opportunities and programs, get a tour of their offices, and sit in on two panels to hear from current Synchrony employees. This will be an informative event with plenty of networking opportunities. Transportation provided from Stamford and Storrs.
Tuesday, April 9th
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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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. The University Scholar program is hosting information sessions for current sophomores interested in applying in Fall 2024. (First years are also welcome to attend.) Students should begin exploring ideas and planning their Fall 2024 application now.
Tuesday, April 9th
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Virtual
Wednesday, April 10th
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Virtual
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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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SOCI 2275: Social Well-Being | |
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In this course, students will learn how to maximize their own sense of well-being and how society impacts it. Students will also learn the following:
- socially-embedded facets of well-being
- definitions and levels of well-being
- relationship of well-being to social situations
- social interactions
- social institutions.
Course is offered over Summer Session 2 online and asynchronous.
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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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