The WATERBURY 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 Waterbury. Read on to see how you can engage today!

Get Ready Waterbury!

The next few weeks are packed with can't-miss events, networking and skill building opportunities you’ll want to get onto your calendar!

Upcoming events at Waterbury:

• Tues. 10/07 - Senior Toast
• Thurs. 10/16 - Virtual Panel: How AI is Transforming Supply Chains
• Thurs. 10/16 - Luxury Fashion Industry Immersion at Storrs
• Mon. 11/17 - Summer Business in London Info Session

Case Competitions:

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

Details and sign up for all events are listed below.

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.

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

Stop guessing how to break into luxury fashion. Wendy Khan, former CEO of Tapestry and Valentino, is sharing the secrets only a CEO knows.

We're covering: resume building, experience framing, and the future of luxury with AI and Sustainability. Plus, a Q&A with Wendy!

Thursday, October 16th

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Storrs, BUSN 214

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

Experience the Summer Business in London program—an 8-week opportunity to live, work, and learn in one of Europe’s most dynamic cities. Build global skills, gain professional experience, and make London your classroom while exploring international business and culture! Open to all campuses!

Monday, November 17th

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Virtual via WebEx

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.

Innovate Labs is an educational research lab 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.

Innovate Labs offers digital learning kits on artificial intelligence, data visualization, predictive analytics, programming, and blockchain. These learning kits can be done ANYTIME and ANYWHERE!

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.

UConn Waterbury Tutoring and W Centers

The UConn Hartford B, Q, and W Centers are open to assist students with a range of Biology courses, Quantitative courses (including math, chemistry, physics, and statistics), and Writing courses. All Located in the Main Building, the centers are open for drop ins and provides free tutoring.

UConn Academic Achievement Center

The AAC in Waterbury 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 the Main Building, Room 128 and is open to all students navigating their academic journey at UConn.

Upcoming Workshops:

• Test Taking Strategies - Tuesday, October 7th, 12:30 PM
• Bouncing Back: Academic Resilience - Thursday, October 9th, 12:30 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. 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 Waterbury? Email eddie.papazoni@uconn.edu.