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Thursday, September 24, 2009 
School of Business Undergraduate Programs Weekly Announcements

For the week of September 24 - October 1, 2009

This newsletter will keep you up to date with opportunities to further develop your professional skills. Each time you take advantage of these opportunities you will be taking one step closer to building the best experience possible during your time at UConn.

To review announcements in past weekly newsletters, please visit Undergraduate Weekly Announcements.
Undergraduate Programs Office

The Undergraduate Programs Office is located in:
Room 121 in the School of Business building. It is open from 8am-5pm Monday through Friday.

Advisor Appointments
Sophomores have been emailed to schedule their registration advising appointment. To schedule, please use the online link to select your appointment time.

Freshmen and transfer students will be emailed soon to schedule your appointment.

Dean's Signature
Procedures that require business students to request the Dean’s permission or approval are processed in the Undergraduate Programs Office. Please allow at least a week in time for review.

Office website
For information about staff, scholarships, student organizations, online forms, the laptop program, and answers to commonly asked questions, please see the Undergrad Programs Office website.
Undergraduate Programs Office - Walk-In Hours

The Office holds walk-in advising hours on Monday-Friday from 2-3pm. This time is available for non-business students with questions or those students who are not able to make an appointment during regularly scheduled advising times.

Walk-in advising is on a first come first served basis.
School of Business Annual Networking Forum

Business Students and Business Organization Students
Save the Date!


Would you like to feel more comfortable interacting with members of the Business Community?

Do you want to practice your networking skills and make a few contacts in the process?

The School of Business in conjunction with the Alumni Association will be hosting a Networking Forum on the evening of:

  • Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
  • 6:30-8pm
  • Alumni House, The Great Room

    OPEN TO ALL BUSINESS STUDENTS OR BUSINESS ORGANIZATION MEMBERS.

    Register!


  • Mingle with company professionals, other business students and society members while practicing your networking skills.

  • Practice how to interact with recruiters and company representatives.

  • Begin to feel at ease before you head out to job fairs and other events.

  • Gain some new valuable contacts.

    The evening is designed to be a low pressure event where you will gain experience speaking informally with professionals, build rapport, and eventually gain a valuable contact for your future career goals.

    Come to the Networking Workshop before the Forum!

    Kelly Kennedy from the Business Career Center will give you helpful tips, such as:
  • what to wear
  • what your business cards should look like
  • how to start and end a conversation
  • what to talk about and not talk about

  • Wednesday, October 14th
  • 7pm
  • BUSN Room 106

    Register!
    • Multicultural Business Society & Travelers...."Before the Career Fair" Workshop

    Join the Travelers and MBS to prepare for the University Career Fair by attending this workshop! Great opportunity to network with Travelers, especially if you're interested in a Summer 2010 Internship (Juniors)!!

    Highlights:
    • Network with Travelers
    • Learn about the Travelers EDGE Scholars program
    • Hear from summer 2009 interns
    • Learn about internship and full-time opportunities at Travelers

    • Monday, September 28, 2009
    • School of Business, Room 226
    • 6:30pm - 7:45pm
    Read more here
    IIPP International Affairs Fellowship

    IIPP serves to enhance US national security and global competitiveness by promoting excellence, international service, and awareness among a broader, more representative cross-section of the American citizenry. We prepare a cadre of well-trained, language proficient minority young people to compete in the global marketplace.

    APPLICATION PERIOD OPENS OCTOBER 15, 2009, AND CLOSES MARCH 15, 2010!


    Do you know five college sophomores who would excel in international affairs careers? Please urge them to take advantage of this unique fellowship opportunity.

    The UNCFSP Institute for International Public Policy (IIPP) is one of the nation’s premier fellowship programs in global affairs for underrepresented students. Our comprehensive education and training elements prepare IIPP Fellows to address the most pressing international policy problems.

    Visit us on the web at WWW.UNCFSP.ORG/IIPP, watch our video, join our Facebook page, and apply online beginning October 15, 2009.
    Read more here
    Seniors Graduating in December 2009 - Don't forget to Apply for Graduation!

    Are you graduating in December 2009?

    Have you submitted your Plan of Study?


    If NOT, you must do so ASAP!

    Here are the Steps for a Successful Graduation.

    As a Business student, you must:
  • Submit a plan of study for your major and academic year, signed by your major faculty advisor during the first four weeks of the semester.

    Plans of Study are available in the School of Business, Room 121 or online at Plans of Study.

    For instructions on how to fill out your Plan of Study, please see Plans of Study FAQs.

  • "Apply to graduate" on Peoplesoft.

    Students at regional campuses may mail their signed Plan of Study to:

    University of Connecticut School of Business Undergraduate Programs Office 2100 Hillside Road, Unit 1041 Storrs, CT 06269-1041
    • Business & Technology Major

    Are you seeking a major that combines a general business education with a special emphasis on the application of technology to modern-day business problems?

    If so, apply now to our Business & Technology major!

    The School of Business is now accepting applications for the Business & Technology major offered at the Greater Hartford, Stamford and Waterbury regional campuses.

    Applications are available at any School of Business program office location and will be accepted through Friday, October 9, 2009.

    If you are interested in learning more about the Business & Technology major please contact:
    Meghan Hanrahan, Program Manager, or
    Nakeia Moore, Program Coordinator
    Business Career Center
    Upcoming Career Events for the Fall Semester

    Navigating the Career Fair Workshop, Sponsored by the Department of Career Services
  • Thursday, September 24 and Tuesday, September 29, 2009
  • 4:00-5:00pm in the Student Union, Room 104
  • Contact: Janet Stephens, 486-3013

    Prudential Information Session (MBA & Undergrad Event)
  • Tuesday, September 29, 2009
  • 6:00pm in BUSN 211

    Fall Career Fair, Sponsored by the Department of Career Services
  • Wednesday, September 30, 2009
  • 11:00am-3:00pm in Gampel Pavilion

    For a complete list, see: Fall 2009 Company Presentations and Interviews. ______________________________________________
    Lorraine Liswell
    Program Manager
    Business Career Center - Room 228
    School of Business
    University of Connecticut
    2100 Hillside Road - Unit 1041
    Storrs, Connecticut 06269-1041
    (860) 486-5136
    • Facilities Improvement Committee

    Do you have ideas on how the School of Business could improve its facilities?

    Would you like to share those ideas with the School Administration?

    Join the Facilities Improvement Committee


    We are searching for School of Business students that would be interested in serving on a committee investigating ideas on improving the School of Business facility.

    The committee will consist of administration, faculty, staff, and student representatives at the Business School and will make recommendations for improvements and changes for areas of concern. The group will meet as needed throughout the year.

    For more information, please contact: Michael Vertefeuille, Executive Director of Operations and Technology.
    Innovation Accelerator - Call for UG Students – Spring 2010

    What are your plans for this Spring?


    Unique paid opportunities exist for bright, creative, entrepreneurially minded students at the Innovation Accelerator for the Spring 2010 semester.

    Check out the attached call for students.

    And make sure to read the FAQ.

    The deadline for submission is October 9th, but earlier submissions are better.
    BUSY Mentoring Program

    The BUSY (Business Undergraduate Student Youth) Mentoring Program is now accepting applications!

    BUSY is designed to connect lower division or transfer students with an interest in Business majors to an upper division peer mentor already in the School of Business.

    Please consider this program if you are a first or second year student with an interest in business or a third or fourth year student willing to share about your experience. For further information, please see BUSY program information.

    Mentor Application.

    Mentee Application.
    UConn Student Entrepreneurship Seminar Series

    Mark your calendar for the kick-off of the UConn Student Entrepreneurship Seminar and Interactive Panel Series!
  • Thursday, September 24th
  • 5:00-7:00pm
  • School of Business Cafe

    This seminar will feature CJ Forse and Geoff Cullen, GoMotion, a UConn Student start-up; Tom Zawacki, Serial Entrepreneur; and Luke Weinstein, CCEI Professor.

    Additional Information
    • Multicultural Business Society

    Come join us for our first professional event of the semester
  • Monday, September 28th
  • 6:30pm
  • BUSN Room 226
  • Company is TBD

    Dress is business casual, all majors are welcome, food will be served!
    • Uconn Marketing Society

    Uconn Marketing Society will be hosting Robin Coulter who will speak about "Careers and Course Selection." It's never too early to start thinking about what classes are important on your path to a successful career! Free pizza and soda will be served.

  • Monday, September 28th
  • 6:00pm
  • CLAS Room 425
    • Student Entrepreneurial Organization First Speaker

    Come listen to Kelly Russo of Zuzolo Financial Group (Part of Northwestern Mutual) and her representative Chris Garner as they talk about starting a business, acquiring capital, and internship opportunities. Dress is business casual and pizza will be served.

  • Tuesday, September 29th
  • 6:00pm
  • BUSN Room 112

    If you would haven’t already, please remember to bring your $20 dues! You can also bring your dues to an SEO officer at the CCEI/OTC Entrepreneurship Seminar Series Kickoff on Thursday September 24th.

    For more information please see our website at: www.business.uconn.edu/users/seo/index.html
    • Accounting Society Meeting

    Enjoy a presentation by Haggett Longobardi. Dinner and networking prior to the presentation.

  • Tuesday, September 29th
  • 5:30-7:00pm
  • BUSN Room 106

    Questions or concerns please email: ucaccountingsociety@gmail.com
    • Entrepreneurship in Guatemala Symposium

    SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP INTERNSHIP STUDY ABROAD STUDENT SYMPOSIUM The University of Connecticut Study Abroad Program, Honors Program and School of Business partnered with Social Entrepreneur Corps to provide a unique 8-week program that integrates business and development theory with practice in an adventurous environment.

    Are you interested in:
  • A rare opportunity to participate in active social enterprises in the developing world?
  • Learning the nuances of effective development work and the problem-solving strategies that social entrepreneurs use to overcome everyday challenges?
  • A high quality opportunity to learn Spanish, to gain a unique understanding of indigenous culture, and to become skilled at analyzing rural economic development models and practices?
  • Most of all, through training, observations, and field work, have the opportunity to truly make a difference and apply what they learn about effective social entrepreneurship with local people in rural Guatemala?

    Come to the Social Entrepreneurship Symposium.
  • Tuesday, October 6th
  • 6:30pm
  • BUSN 106

    The Social Entrepreneurship Symposium provides the University community an opportunity to hear first hand about the student experiences in their two month program with Social Entrepreneur Corps. Their presentations focus on how they applied their knowledge and practice of social entrepreneurship while working with local entrepreneurs in Guatemala and their analysis resulting in the allocation of actual funding for additional development efforts.

    The greater community is encouraged to attend.
    • School of Business Acoustic Jam Session

    Students, Staff, Faculty, Friends, Family . . . anyone and everyone is welcome! Bring your voice, bring an instrument (if you like), bring your good humor, bring a song to share with the group or just come to tap your feet!
  • Wednesday October 7th
  • 4:30-6:30pm
  • School of Business Cafe

    For more information contact: Mark Deangelis
    • Posting ads in The Biz!

    To post an ad or article, please send an email to undergrad@business.uconn.edu by Wednesday before 2pm.

    Postings must be School-related and may be edited by the staff. The Biz is emailed every Thursday to all undergraduate business students, faculty, and staff.

    If you have designed a flyer or have a website, please include that information with the email.

    To review past Weekly Announcement, please visit www.business.uconn.edu/cms/p547.