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 UConn Avery Point and Storrs campuses. Read on to see how you can engage today!

Ima Talipan-Pinedo is an Analytics and Information Management major with a concentration in IT Security. She currently serves as President of ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals for America) for the 2025-2026 academic year. Ima pioneered Amigos Conectado, ALPFA UConn’s first professional mentorship program connecting students with professionals from Webster Bank. She expertly manages club logistics, fundraisers, and events, while collaborating with companies to create and present weekly networking opportunities.

As a School of Business Peer Mentor, Ima advises first-year students on academic planning and extracurricular involvement, drawing on her own experiences. She also teaches weekly finance classes through the Financial Literacy Innovation Program, fostering an engaging and supportive learning environment. Alongside these roles, she works as a Student Administrative Assistant in the Operations and Information Management Department.

Ima interned at PwC in New York City as a Cloud & Digital Tech Advisory Intern, developing skills in data analytics and visualization tools like Excel and PowerBI. She was also accepted into the competitive Management Leadership for Tomorrow Career Prep program, enhancing her leadership and technical skills with personalized coaching. Next summer, Ima will intern with Deloitte as a Business Technology Solutions Summer Scholar in NYC. She encourages others to embrace their unique stories, especially as a first-generation student, advocating confidence and self-belief.

Ima Talipan-Pinedo

Analytics & Information Management major

Hillside Ventures is a UConn student-run venture capital fund supporting early stage startup companies. We offer undergraduate students real-world venture capital experience, mentorship, a strong network, and opportunities to advance entrepreneurship at UConn, while preparing for careers in private capital.

Upcoming info sessions:

• Tuesday, September 16th, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, BUSN 214
• Tuesday, September 23rd, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Virtual

Applications are due October 1st

Get a Head Start on Your Summer 2026 Planning with Morgan Stanley

Join Morgan Stanley for their information session to learn about the Summer Analyst Programs. You'll get an overview of the financial services industry, hear about their different business divisions to find your fit, and learn about the application and recruiting process. This is a great chance to see how they can support your career and grow with the best in the business. All majors are welcome.

A confirmation with virtual details will be sent two days before the event if you're eligible to attend.

Thursday, September 18th

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Virtual

The College to Climate CAREERLAB is a 2 hour, ultra-interactive session that will teach students everything they need to know about finding a job in climate. Each student leaves with a personalized list of companies to reach out to, cold emails & LinkedIn messages drafted, and tangible next steps to move their job search forward. 

In this session, we’ll cover:

🔎 What a climate job actually is

🧭 How to find your climate niche

🤝 How to network and stand out to employers

🤖 How to use AI to boost your search

Sunday, September 21st

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

If you have never been to the Lab, we welcome you to join us onto use the tech at our Fall Welcome Back Mixer. Meet our student workers and learn more about our services.

Wednesday,September 24th

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

BUSN 391

Applications for the first-year women cohort of Werth Innovators is now open! Current first-year women UConn students from any major are eligible to apply. Participation will lead to opportunities to develop your idea through community, skills and resources, and mentorship.

Successful 2026 spring semester participation leads to a $4k paid full time remote summer 2026 internship to execute on an idea! Eligible incoming students are encouraged to apply now. For more information, please contact katie.britt@uconn.edu. Programming kicks off end of Fall ‘25 and runs Spring ‘26 through August.

The deadline to apply is September 30th at 11:59 PM.

Interested in Financial Planning or Wealth Management?

We have exciting news! Through a new corporate partnership with CT Wealth Management, we’ve launched our first-ever student cohort for those curious about this career path.

✅ No experience or application required—just interest!

✅ Explore the industry and recruiting for internships/full-time roles.

✅ Gain access to resume-building tools and technology specific to wealth management.

Are you ready to tackle real-world challenges using logistics and technology? Join a team of 2–5 students to represent UConn in the GBSN Social Logistics Case Competition, a global event focused on solving social infrastructure issues aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Key Details:

• Registration Deadline: October 10, 2025
• Submission Due: October 23, 2025
• Finals: November 12–13 (held virtually)
• Prizes: $5,000 (1st), $1,000 (2nd & 3rd)

What’s in it for you?

• Compete on a global stage before international judges
• Gain a micro-credential for your résumé
• All competition-related costs are covered by the School of Business

Interested? Registration closes on October 10th. If you have any questions, please email global.business@uconn.edu.

Are you interested in joining a team to represent UConn in the A4S International Case Competition, where your ideas could be seen and heard by leaders from some of the world’s largest and most influential companies? If so, please read carefully.

This year’s challenge focuses on corporate decarbonization within the broader context of a fair and just climate transition. Students will work together as action-oriented problem-solvers to apply their business skills to one of the world’s greatest challenges.

Cash Prizes:

• CA$10,000 for the winning team
• CA$5,000 for runners-up

To participate:

1. Register below and email global.business@uconn.edu your interest
2. Form a team of 3–5 interdisciplinary students (undergrad or grad). Don’t have a team? Global Business Programs will help you find one!
3. Registration opens November 11
4. Registration closes January 19
5. Semi-finals take place virtually from February 24–28
6. Final round held in Toronto, Canada in early April 2025

The Werth Institute's NetWerx Program cultivates essential networking and other entrepreneurial skills through a student-driven mentorship model.

Students develop the skills they need to succeed in today's work environments, through networking, communication, accountability, and opportunity recognition, regardless of career path. NetWerx helps students recognize who they are, what they know, and who they need to know to develop their entrepreneurial skills and realize their potential. Skills include networking, self-confidence, communication, accountability, and opportunity recognition.

Drop-in Times:

• Mondays: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
• Wednesdays: 12:00 PM (Noon) - 2:00 PM
• Fridays 10:00 AM: - 12:00 PM (Noon)

Location:

Werth Institute, Wilbur Cross 203

We are an educational research lab/makerspace providing students of all disciplines with opportunities and resources to learn, explore, and develop industry-valued skills outside the classroom around emerging technology and analytics.

The Innovate Lab is your space to explore, learn, and create. Whether you’re completely new to technology or already have experience, Innovate Lab is open to all students, regardless of your major or skill level. It’s the perfect place to try something new, master a skill, or collaborate with others.

Stop by the School of Business Room 391 to check out the space, meet the team, and discover how the Innovate Lab can help you bring your ideas to life. Email Jonathan Moore for more information.

Bloomberg’s e-learning certificate courses offer an advantage by empowering students and early career finance professionals with the hands-on knowledge and real-world experience needed to compete and succeed.

These courses are great resume builders and can be done ANYTIME and ANYWHERE!

The Forage is an open-access platform that connects students with company-endorsed job simulations. These self-guided simulations can be completed from any device and, upon completion, students receive a certificate to showcase on their resume and LinkedIn.

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.

Business Communication Lab

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.

UConn Q and W Centers

The UConn Q and W Centers are open to assist students with a range of Quantitative courses (including math, chemistry, physics, and statistics) and Writing courses. The centers are open for drop ins and provides free tutoring.

UConn Academic Achievement Center

The AAC is dedicated to helping students achieve their academic goals by offering a range of support services. These include personalized coaching, workshops on academic success strategies, and resources like supplemental instruction to assist students in managing their coursework effectively. The AAC is located in Rowe, Room 217 and is open to all students navigating their academic journey at UConn.

Upcoming Workshops:

• Prioritization Techniques - Monday, September 15th, 4:00 PM
• Attention Management - Tuesday, September 16th, 6:00 PM
• Note-taking Strategies - Thursday, September 18th, 4:00 PM
• Talking to Professors - Monday, September 22nd, 4:00 PM

About the Economist

The Economist is an American daily newspaper based in London. The Economist covers economics, business, geopolitics, technology and culture, investigative reports, and reviews.

Steps to Activate

• Click the "Activate Now" button
• Select "Espresso: Free for Students"
• Click Sign Up for Free" and complete all required fields; you must use your UConn email

Sign up for free and see reporting from 700+ journalists on FT.com and apps. There are newsletters covering corporate finance to sustainability and in-depth special reports on industries and countries.

Steps to Activate

• Click the "Activate Now" button
• You must log in with your NetID and password to activate

About The New York Times

The New York Times is an American daily newspaper based in New York City. The New York Times covers domestic, national, and international, news and publishes opinion pieces, investigative reports, and reviews.

Steps to Activate

• Click the "Activate Now" button
• Select "Create Account" and complete all required fields; you must use your UConn email
• Verify your account via the confirmation email

About The Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal is a global news organization that provides leading news, information, commentary, and analysis on business, finance, politics, and world news, along with content on career development, technology, and culture. Published by Dow Jones, it holds 38 Pulitzer Prizes for outstanding journalism.

Steps to Activate

• Click the "Activate Now" button
• Select "Continue to WSJ" and fill out all required fields using your UConn email
• Verify your account via the confirmation email

Connect with the Business Career Development Office for career assistance.

You can schedule an appointment with one of the career counselors or interns through 12twenty. You can also email your career questions to recruit@business.uconn.edu.

Visit their website for more resources: career.business.uconn.edu/undergraduate.

Virtual Drop-in Advising is available for students on all UConn campuses to speak one-on-one with the professional advisors. In-Person Drop-in Advising is accessible daily in BUSN 248 in Storrs with our School of Business Peer Mentors. No appointment needed. 

Sign in for Virtual Drop-In Advising

• Mondays: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• Tuesdays: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
• Wednesdays: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
• Thursdays: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Call: (860) 486-2315

Monday-Friday

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM - 4:00 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 Storrs or Avery Point? Email eddie.papazoni@uconn.edu.