NEW Series from the School of Business
Dear Students,

We find ourselves in a time where opportunities for connecting in person are limited. For business students in particular, this changes everything: strategies for networking, nurturing your soft skill development, and supplementing your time in the (online) classroom with hands on experience that will drive your future goals and career.

Over the next several weeks, we'll be sending out information that you can use as you take your next steps. We know you might not be ready to explore these options yet, and that's ok. When you're ready, we'll be here. We'll focus on virtual adaptations of resources you already know, as well as some new options we've created just for you.

For example, I'll be opening opportunities that are typically exclusive to your time in the BUSN3005 class to students across all of our campuses. The first is upcoming virtual chat with Valerie Gordon on networking and informational interviews (read on for more).

We hope the resources we send in the upcoming weeks will help you adapt to these changing circumstances with agility and confidence in your choices. We are still operating remotely, and here to offer support as you consider what moves are best for you to make.
Stay Well,

Kelly Kennedy
Associate Director of Student Development and Outreach
UConn School of Business
Tips From BUSN 3005 Guest Speakers:
How to Network and Connect Virtually
Virtual Coffee Chat: What's My Plan B?
Join this interactive conversation as BUSN 3005 professor Kelly Kennedy interviews communications expert Valerie Gordon on strategies for building a network from wherever you are. Being intentional about how you conduct networking meetings can help you actualize your goals, whether you are talking to a faculty member or a professional in your field. Let Valerie and Kelly show you how!

Tuesday, April 14th
12-1pm
Webinar:

How to Conduct Successful Informational Interviews

with UConn Alumni David Anzini
Quick Tips:

'Why Should I Seek Out Informational Interviews?'

with UConn Alumni Kellie Morrissey
Many Student Organizations Are Still Operating Virtually!
Now meets virtually.

Join their email list for updates on virtual alumni interviews, curated lists of finance-related books and podcasts, and more.

Contact uconnfs@gmail.com.
Now meets virtually every Tuesday at 7pm!

Join their email list to get the Zoom link, keep up with other news, and more.

Contact uconnwomeninbusiness@gmail.com.
Earn A Certificate
Good news! Although the Bloomberg Lab is closed while the university is operating remotely, students can still earn the Bloomberg Market Concepts Certificate from a distance.

Use your UConn email address to log in to the web portal linked in the button to the left.

Contact bbg.edu@bloomberg.net for help troubleshooting any set up issues.

Contact laurel.grisamer@uconn.edu for questions about more opportunities in Finance!
Global Business Programs’ Export Professional Development certificates are designed to be earned completely online. Now with an  extended deadline  to May 1st!
Global Business Programs has also adapted their  Global Entrepreneurship  certificate and their  Global Business Leaders hip  certificate to be earned online.
Virtual Appointments Available With Career Consultants
The Business Career Development Team is still working hard to support students remotely. Schedule a virtual appointment for a resume review, career coaching session, help with LinkedIn, and more!
Listen
The Office of Undergraduate Advising is here to support you in as many ways as we can. Keep listening to The LAUNCH Podcast - we're updating frequently with new topics!

Recent Episodes:


Read
The UConn School of Business offers free digital access to the Wall Street Journal for business students, staff, and faculty.

Click the link below and use your UConn ID to log in.
Need Internet Access?
Several internet and cable providers are offering FREE access to broadband and WiFi for up to 60 days for college students.

CLICK HERE for more information.
Questions? Suggestions? Want to share an opportunity to help LAUNCH students' success?
Email ruth.morris@uconn.edu.