LAUNCH Stamford newsletter highlighting the things to do for the week
The UConn School of Business Undergraduate Programs Office is looking for responsible, friendly, and motivated business students to join our team at the Graduate Business Learning Center (GBLC) in Hartford. We're seeking students who enjoy helping others, have strong communication skills, and are eager to gain professional experience in a fast-paced office environment.
 
Student Administrative Workers play an important role in supporting daily office operations and creating a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. Responsibilities include greeting students, scheduling appointments, answering phone calls and emails, assisting with student check-in, responding to questions about School of Business policies and procedures, and supporting administrative tasks and special projects. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and ready to take initiative while developing valuable professional skills.
 
Qualifications:
•Must be a current undergraduate business student admitted to the Hartford campus, majoring in Business Undecided, Business Data Analytics, Financial Management, or Marketing Management.
•Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and a professional, friendly manner.
•Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple responsibilities, and using downtime productively.
•Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn university systems and procedures.
•Must demonstrate good judgment, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
•Must be willing to learn about School of Business resources, policies, and procedures to effectively assist students and refer questions when appropriate.
•Priority may be given to juniors and seniors with previous office experience.
 
Hours: Approximately 4–8 hours per week during the spring semester. Occasional assistance at School of Business events outside regular work hours may be required.
 
Hourly Rate: $17.09 USD per hour
 
Location: Graduate Business Learning Center (GBLC) in Hartford
 
Application Requirements: Applicants must upload a resume and, if available, their Spring class schedule.
 
If you're looking to gain professional experience, strengthen your communication and organizational skills, and support fellow business students, we encourage you to apply!
 
Application Deadline: Wednesday, December 2nd

Apply Here
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11/09 Kick Off Celebration: First Gen Week
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
HTB Atrium, Hartford campus

Celebrate First Gen week with giveaways, fun, and an opportunity to interact with other First-Gen college students, faculty, and staff. All in the First-Gen community are a fundamental part of our campus and strong proud part of the Husky pack.
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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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11/10 CCEI Get Seeded Pitch Night
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Virtual

Think you have what it takes to spot the next big startup? Watch fellow UConn student entrepreneurs pitch live, ask the tough questions, and vote on who wins up to $1,000 in seed funding at Get Seeded!
 
Register Here
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11/11 Pop Up Celebration: First Gen Week
12:00 PM
WREC Lobby & WREC 202, Waterbury campus

Celebrate First Gen week with giveaways, fun, and an opportunity to interact with other First-Gen college students, faculty, and staff. All in the First-Gen community are a fundamental part of our campus and strong proud part of the Husky pack.
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11/13 Investment Management Career Day Discovery
Morning: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Afternoon: 2:00 pm - 2:00pm
Student Union Room 304, Storrs campus

Network with professionals, discover career opportunities, and strengthen your communication skills. Gain valuable insights into the investment management industry while building meaningful professional connections.
Attire - Business Professional
 
Register Here - Morning
Register Here - Afternoon
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11/17 Financial Literacy Workshop
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
HTB 218, Hartford campus

Take control of your financial future! Join Jose Aponte and members of the UConn School of Business Financial Literacy Innovation Program (FLIP) for an interactive workshop focused on building smart money habits. Learn practical tips for budgeting, saving, managing credit, and making confident financial decisions during college and beyond!

Seats are limited. Sign up today to reserve your spot.
 
Register Here
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11/17 Pressure to Act: Challenges for Business & Human Rights in the Current U.S. Context
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Virtual

Companies are making big choices on human rights right now. Hear Business & Human Rights Centre researchers reveal how U.S. businesses are responding to the pressure, and what tariffs mean for the workers behind your clothes.
 
Register Here
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11/17 Summer in London Info Session
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Virtual Info Session

Curious about studying business abroad? Join an information session on the Summer Business in London program for Summer 2027 and learn how to gain hands-on business experience in one of the world's top financial hubs.
 
Register 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
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Global Impact Innovators Challenge
Application Deadline 11/15


Turn your ideas into real-world solutions. The Global Impact Innovators Challenge brings together interdisciplinary teams of UConn students to develop technology-driven solutions to human rights, equity, and sustainability challenges. Selected teams can receive up to $1,000 in prototype funding plus mentorship to help bring their ideas to life.
Click Here for more Info
 
Apply Here
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