LAUNCH Stamford newsletter highlighting the things to do for the week
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Apply for the UConn Stamford team at the W&M Stock Pitch Competition
The Bianca Caragliano Women’s Stock Pitch is a global competition for any undergraduate student and is hosted at William & Mary in April 2027. Teams from around the world pitch stocks and compete.
Professor Annelise Osborne will be leading the UConn Stamford team.
•Team-based competition judged by industry veterans
•$8,500 in total cash awards
•Networking sessions with finance leaders and recruiters
•Develop leadership & presentation skills
•Real pitch experience to add to your resume & on interviews
 
Register Here by Nov. 9th
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11/4 Trillium Virtual Info Session 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Virtual
Join Trillium’s virtual info session to learn how traders, technologists, and analysts work together at this proprietary trading firm, hiring across Finance, Business, Analytics, Computer Science, and Math, with no trading experience required.
 
Register Here
Register Here
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11/5 Data Disrupted: From Source to Insight
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm CCAT (222 Pitkin Street, East Hartford, CT)
Explore how AI and data are transforming the future of supply chain at Data Disrupted: From Source to Insight. UConn Business students can hear from industry leaders, learn about trends in forecasting, automation, logistics, and risk management, and network with professionals while exploring potential career paths.
Seats are limited, so register early!
 
Register Here
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11/10 Demystifying Consulting
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Virtual
Want to break into consulting? Hear how three UConn grad business alumni from Accenture, Booz Allen Hamilton, and TD Thornton Group landed their roles and how you can too in this virtual career session!
 
Register Here
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11/12 The Power of the Husky Network: First-Gen Students & Alumni Connect
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm UConn Stamford
In celebration of First Gen Week, join UConn Stamford first-generation students, recent graduates, and alumni professionals for an evening of meaningful connections.
 
Register Here
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11/13 Investment Management Career Discovery Day Morning: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Afternoon: 2:00 pm - 2:00pm
Storrs campus

Networking and career exploration event, where students can connect with professionals, learn about different career paths, and practice their communication and networking skills. Attire is business professional. Sponsored by the Opportunity Fund.
 
Register Here - Morning Session
Register Here - Afternoon Session
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11/15 Global Impact Innovators Challenge Application Deadline: 11/15
Got a big idea and a team to back it? Join the Global Impact Innovators Challenge to turn your business skills into tech-driven solutions for human rights and sustainability, with up to $1,000 in funding and mentorship to get you started!
 
Apply Here
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FIRE Mentorship Program Application Deadline: 11/19
Join the FIRE mentorship program and get paired with a mentor in your field of interest for 4 weeks over winter break.
Expand your network, gain valuable insights, be prepared to commit approx. 4 hours during Jan 2027
 
Apply Here
 
 
Spring 2027 Class Options:
FNCE 4895 Special Topics: Business in the 21st Century: Leadership, Financial Markets, and Economic Behavior: Taught by former School of Business Dean John Elliott to explore how leadership, financial markets, public policy, human behavior, economic decision making and artificial intelligence shape business today. Through current case studies, team-based assignments, lively discussions, and guest speakers, students will build practical skills in critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and digital literacy. In the process, they will enhance their awareness of key aspects of our culture, our economy, and our behaviors as humans, employees, employers, and citizens.

FNCE 4895 Special Topics: Level 1 CFA Exam. This 1-credit elective course provides a structured overview and guided study for the CFA Level I exam. It introduces students to the format, content, and strategies necessary for success. Speakers from a varirty of positions within the Finance industry will discuss their roles and how they use the CFA. This course does not replace self-study but enhances it through targeted support and peer accountability. Prerequisites: FNCE 3101; FNCE 3303 recommended as prerequisite, allowable as co-requisite; Financial Management majors with Junior or Senior standing only; only students seeking to prepare for Level 1 of the CFA exam should consider enrolling

BUSN 1801 Contemporary Issues in the World of Business: CFA Mentorship. This 1-credit course pairs students with a professional Chartered Financial Analyst through the Stamford or Hartford CFA Society, who serves as their mentor. Students meet with their mentor at least once a month, complete a formal interview, and submit reflection assignments online. This course is for Financial Management majors; seats are limited, and priority goes to students whose career goals include wealth management. Students must request access for this course here.
 
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Connecticut Wealth Management
Interested in wealth management or financial planning? Join our CT Wealth Management student cohort to explore the industry, connect with peers, and learn about internship and full-time opportunities.
No experience is required, and participants will gain access to specialized career resources, tools, and professional development support.
Join the Cohort Today!
 
Wall Street Prep
Wall Street Prep is now available to all UConn Business students. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in Finance or Investment Banking.
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CaseCoach
CaseCoach provides everything you need to prepare for case study interviews from top consulting firms and employers, created by former McKinsey interviewers and recruiters.
UConn email required to access the site with code: CIN-NKR4QG.
Watch this 2 minute introductory video
 
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