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!

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.

Fresh Check Day

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

Pet Therapy

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

It's Ice Cream Time!

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

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

Wind Down Wednesday

Become a BCLC Ambassador

We are looking for rising juniors and seniors who are interested in serving as mentors to first year BCLC students! This is a great leadership opportunity to give back and to add to your resume.

Requirements:

• Current upper division student in the School of Business at UConn Stamford. Ideally have completed membership in the BCLC.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and a willingness to help others succeed.
• Previous mentoring, tutoring, or leadership experience are a plus.
• Knowledge of resources and services available within the School of Business and UConn Stamford campus.
• Ability to commit to this role for the duration of the 2024-2025 academic year.

Interested applicants should email Beth to apply!

Apply to be the Communications Director for the Undergraduate Student Government

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.

As we gear up for finals, we invite you to participate in tutoring sessions offered by the Office of Diversity Initiatives. These sessions will specifically cover Math 1070Q/1071Q and Econ 1201/1202. Multiple tutoring sessions are available, and we encourage you to register for the session that aligns best with your requirements.

Tuesday, April 16th

Math 1070Q

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

BUSN 205

Wednesday, April 17th

Math 1071Q

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

BUSN 109

Thursday, April 18th

ECON 1201 & ECON 1202

3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

BUSN 109

Thursday, April 18th

Math 1071Q

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

BUSN 205

Fresh Check Day

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. 

Saturday, April 20th

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Student Union Mall

Lawrence Wiseman is an Executive Director at Morgan Stanley in London, where he is Global Head of Strategic Initiatives within the Non-Financial Risk team. Join Lawrence while he shares his personal story about living with an invisible disability and show how persons with invisible disabilities can thrive in hiring, career progression, and leadership. 

Over one billion people worldwide live with a disability, and 88% percent of persons with invisible disabilities choose not to disclose them at work in order to avoid stigma and discrimination. Join us for an interview with Lawrence Deju-Wiseman, Executive Director at Morgan Stanley, and a person with an invisible disability, for a thought-provoking discussion of invisible disabilities in finance and business. Lawrence will share his personal story about living with an invisible disability and show how persons with invisible disabilities can thrive in hiring, career progression, and leadership. Lawrence will also discuss the legal, commercial, and ethical imperatives for organizations to support persons with individual disabilities, and show how new technologies and practices are transforming how companies think about persons with disabilities in their workforce. This event is open to students, faculty, staff, and alumni, and is for anyone who is interested in how persons with disabilities can thrive in modern organizations.

Monday, April 15th

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Virtual

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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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.

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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