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!

Get Ready for Case Competitions!

Thursday, March 6th

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Business Boardroom 397

Learn how to present and prepare for Case Competitions hosted by Prof. Brent Lucia

You do not need to be registered for a case competition to attend - come to gain skills!

Unlocking Success: How Data Powers Finance

Wednesday, March 5th

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Sponsored by the FinTech Club

Annual Stamford School of Business Networking event

Join us to network with UConn alumni

Thursday, April 3rd

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

open to all UConn School of Business students

come practice your networking skills

Free Virtual Women’s Conference

Friday, March 7th

11:15 AM - 2:45 PM

Virtual

Celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 with a powerful virtual experience designed to ignite your ambition and amplify your impact. This free event brings together top industry leaders to tackle the most pressing challenges facing women in business today, providing you with actionable strategies to advance your career, break barriers, and create meaningful change.

Gain valuable insights from sessions on:

• Sponsorship & Strategic Networking – Build trust, expand your influence, and unlock new career opportunities.
• Authentic Self-Promotion & Owning Your Value – Learn how to advocate for yourself with confidence.
• Managing Up & Influencing Without Authority – Navigate workplace dynamics and drive impact at any level.
• Allyship & Gender Collaboration – Foster inclusivity and break down systemic barriers together.
• Reinvention in the Age of AI – Stay ahead of the curve in an evolving digital landscape.
• Mind & Body Alignment – Prioritize well-being to sustain long-term success.
• Addressing the ‘Broken Rung’ in Leadership – Tackle barriers that hinder women’s advancement.

2025 Spectrum Scholars Program



Spectrum Scholars is an annual scholarship and professional development program for college students with financial needs. 15 students will be selected for the 2025-2026 class and will receive a $20,000 scholarship to be distributed between their junior and senior years. They’ll also participate in a two-year professional development program that includes pairing them with a Spectrum employee mentor and completing a paid internship with Spectrum.

Requirements:

To be considered, applicants must:

• Be a rising college junior graduating May 2027 - August 2027 pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Explore summer internship opportunities with Spectrum.
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Have authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• Participate and successfully complete all program-related activities.
• Reside within 50 miles of a Spectrum corporate office in Stamford, CT, Charlotte, NC, St. Louis, MO, Denver, CO, or Austin, TX.

Peer Mentors build up their peers and speak to the diversity of experiences in our student body. We're seeking applicants who can connect to and elevate the experiences of diverse business students, particularly Black, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ identified students.

Peer Mentors serve in a unique position to connect students to communities that will empower their success. The ideal candidate is ready to help their peers navigate the joys and challenges of the academic journey.

Qualifications:

• Must be a current undergraduate business student
• Must be in good academic standing according to the School of Business Scholastic Standing Requirements
• Must be entering third year or later (or equivalent) in Fall 2025. For regional campus applicants students entering their third year or above are preferred but students entering their second year can apply.

Hours: 8 hours per week

Hourly Rate: $16.44 per hour

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.

Business Tutoring

Finance Tutor (FNCE 3101/BADM 3730) - 

Mohammed Ruwaid (mohammed.ruwaid@uconn.edu):

Mondays: 1:00PM-3:00PM EST

Tuesdays: 2:00PM-5:00PM EST

Wednesdays: 1:00PM-3:00PM EST

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

Accounting Tutor (ACCT 2001/ACCT 2101) - 

Mohammed Ruwaid (mohammed.ruwaid@uconn.edu):

Mondays: 1:00PM-3:00PM EST

Tuesdays: 2:00PM-5:00PM EST

Wednesdays: 1:00PM-3:00PM EST

Tutoring offered in person.

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Explore the Forte Foundation

The Forte Foundation is a community of over 100,000+ motivated individuals made up of college students, MBA students, and business professionals. Through the UConn School of Business' partnership with Forte, all undergraduate School of Business students have access to Forte's many benefits including:

• Leadership Conferences and Career Fairs
• The Forte Job Center: Upload your resume, customize your job search and access job postings from 100+ Fortune 500 companies!
• Earn a Career Ready Certificate: Make a great impression on top employers through live workshops and have your resume included in an exclusive resume book provided only to Forte's top corporate partners
• Skill and Industry guides: Soft skills are universal and essential in any industry. Gain insights into soft skills such as time management, how to actively listen to others, or how to build your resume.

Find these resources and more when you create your free affiliate Forte membership using your UConn email address.

“I would say that the program is unlike any other. Forte works to support women in business and as soon as you join, it connects you with a community of people willing to help in any way. The resources Forte presents you with are unimaginable. The course does not just get you the certification, it helps you to navigate your journey through the business world. Taking the course was the best decision I made. It’s worth the time put into it!”

-Madeline C.

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