The STAMFORD LAUNCH List is a list of curated events to assist students interested in business with finding opportunities for professional development, academic development, and experiential learning at UConn Stamford. Read on to see how you can engage today!

Upcoming events at Stamford:

• Fri. 10/3 - Stamford Professional Development Conference
• Tues. 10/7 - Connect with a CEO
• Wed. 10/8 - Stamford Career Fair
• Thurs. 10/16 - Virtual Panel: How AI is Transforming Supply Chains

Case Competitions:

• Social Logistics case competition - sign up by Oct. 10th
• Accounting for Sustainability case competition - sign up by Nov. 11th

Deadlines:

• Werth Innovators Program - sign up by Sept. 30th
• CT Wealth Management Cohort - Sign up by Oct. 1st & Join Kick-off Event on Oct. 2nd
• Sign up for CFA Research Challenge by Oct. 9th

Details and sign up for all events are listed below.

Stamford Professional Development Conference

Friday, October 3rd

9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Room 108

Invest in yourself, gain skills, and network!

✔ Financial wellness for college students

✔ How to beat impostor syndrome and deal with setbacks

✔ How to land your first job or internships

✔ Lunch & get your headshot taken

Connect with a CEO

Tuesday, October 7th

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Room 3.126

Hear from a global finance leader with success in business optimization. Network and ask questions!

Stamford Fall Career Fair

Wednesday, October 8th

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Rich Concourse & Gen Re Auditorium

Opportunity to explore internships, part-time jobs, and full-time positions with businesses, government, and nonprofit organizations.

BUSINSS CAREER TIPS

Attending the Career Fair?

Don’t Just “Show Up” – Show Up with Purpose!



Before the career fair, research the companies attending using your 12twenty account and identify your top 5 employers. Know what they do, what roles they’re hiring for, and how your skills align. Prepare a few tailored questions that show genuine interest – not just “what do you do?”

Bonus Prep: Bring multiple copies of your resume, dress professionally, and practice your 30-second elevator pitch.

Pro Tip: After each conversation, jot down a quick note about who you spoke to and what you discussed – it will make your follow-up on LinkedIn or via email more personal and effective. 

CFA Research Challenge

Register by October 9th

The CFA Research Challenge gives students all around the world the chance to learn best practices in equity research through hands-on mentoring and intensive training in company analysis. Last year’s global competition featured over 6,000 students from more than 1,000 universities worldwide, and the local competition featured 12 universities and 15 teams.

The UConn team will consist of School of Business (graduate and undergraduate) students guided by a professor who will compete against other universities in the area and will have the chance to:

• Analyze a public company
• Be mentored by investment management professionals
• Write an equity research report
• Present their research to a high-profile panel of experts
• Advance to Regional and Global levels of competition if they win the local challenge

Ready to see how AI is reshaping the world's logistics?

Don't miss our upcoming panel on Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chain Management! Hear from four experts—including UConn faculty and industry leaders—as they break down:

• Real-world AI applications being used right now.
• The emerging trends you need to know about.
• Strategies for using AI to boost efficiency and innovation.

This is your chance to gain practical, cutting-edge insights. Stick around for the interactive Q&A and get your burning questions answered!

Thursday, October 16th

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

WebEx

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 10th
• Submission Due: October 23rd
• Finals: November 12th–13th (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 11th
4. Registration closes January 19th
5. Semi-finals take place virtually from February 24th–28th
6. Final round held in Toronto, Canada in early April 2025

STAMFORD STUDENT ORGANIZATION EVENTS

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

*Regional students can email Ian Bender for alternative meeting arrangements.

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.

Innovate Labs is equipped with a wide range of emerging technologies—from robotics and 3D printing to virtual reality and data visualization tools—that can be used by both beginners and experts. Tech Kits and student staff are available to help guide you through hands-on learning experiences that build career-ready skills.

Drop in the Lab from 3:00 – 5:00 PM to use the tech, meet our student workers, and learn more about our services!

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.

Center for Academic Success and Engagement (CASE)

UConn Stamford's CASE is open to assist students with a range of services including tutoring in Biology, Computer Science & Engineering, Quantitative courses (including math, chemistry, physics, and statistics), Psychology, and Writing courses. All Located in Room 260 in the second floor of the library, the center is open for drop ins and provides free tutoring. There are also virtual options for some subjects.

Hours: Monday-Friday by drop in only, unless otherwise indicated.

TUTORING

UConn Stamford Tutoring, which houses the Writing Center and Q Course Center, is located on the second floor of the Library. Tutoring services include Writing, Chemistry, Physics, Math, Statistics, Psychology, Computer Science & Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Biology courses, and more. There are also virtual options for some subjects. Tutoring is free to all students. To make the most of your session, please bring your textbooks, notes, class handouts, syllabi, and assignments.  

Hours: Monday-Friday by drop-in only, unless otherwise indicated.

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

UConn School of Business offers virtual drop-in advising for students across all campuses. Professional staff advisors are available to assist with academic questions and planning during scheduled hours. Advising is free and open to all students; no appointment is required.

Virtual Drop-in advising is available for students on all UConn campuses to speak one-on-one with the professional advisors. 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 Stamford? Email beth.williams@uconn.edu.