You’re invited to the 2022 Wolff New Venture Competition! Watch live pitches by the top five UConn startups from the CCEI Summer Fellowship program as they pitch for a $25,000 cash prize!

The featured startups were chosen on a basis of venture viability and value added to the market. At the event, each startup will pitch their venture and a panel of judges will decide which startup deserves the Wolff Prize and the $25,000 accompanying it.

The 2022 Wolff New Venture Competition will be held on October 3, 2022, from 5-7:30pm at the UConn GBLC in Hartford, CT, with a livestream available as well. This event is open to the public.

Please RSVP here to attend in person and/or to receive the livestream link: https://ccei.uconn.edu/wolff-new-venture-competition/

The 2022 Wolff New Venture Competition finalists are:

Appoint
Software that removes the burdens of overly complicated nursing clinical schedules and the stress of creating them. Founders: Hunter Bowden, Alumni, School of Business; Michael Greco, Alumni, School of Business; Hailey Altobelli, Alumni, School of Business; Jonathan Moore, Faculty, School of Business; Michelle Saglimbene

Genesist
An RNA based reagent that can make the healthy tissue surrounding a tumor in patients' body more resistive against breast cancer metastasis. Founder: Ashkan Novin, Ph.D Candidate, School of Engineering

Lactation Innovations
Our product, the Manula Milk Monitor, provides critical insights of how much breastmilk an infant has ingested, helping to prevent dehydration and hyperbilirubinemia in the infant, while increasing the mother's confidence in breastfeeding. Founders: Jayme Coates, Alumni, School of Engineering (MS) and School of Business (MBA); Brittany Molkenthin, Alumni, School of Nursing

RiboDynamics
Our enterprise aims to develop technology for the detection of pathogens in biological material based on the presence of specific RNA biomarkers. Having demonstrated the ability to detect salmonella, listeria, and E. coli in milk, as well as Zika virus in mosquitoes, RiboDynamics is now testing applications in human diagnostics of infectious diseases/conditions, such as sepsis, HIV-1, Hepatitis C, and Covid-19. Founders: Limin Deng, Post Doc, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Daniele Fabris, Faculty, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

ShadeSnap
Giving prescription glasses the ability to tint and un-tint on demand. Founders: Brian Peng, Undergraduate, School of Engineering; Shivam Patel, Undergraduate, School of Engineering

As you consider the Masters in Financial Technology (FinTech) Program at UConn, it is extremely important that you can make an informed choice.

Attending a virtual information session is a valuable way to gather the missing pieces. The MS in FinTech Virtual Information Sessions are an ideal opportunity to learn first-hand about this specialized master's program and hear from admissions representatives who can answer your questions about pursuing this degree.

Registration required.

https://connect.grad.uconn.edu/register/?id=f9b5e648-3180-40c1-80c9-c168dce63df7

As you consider the Online MBA at UConn, it is extremely important that you make an informed choice, and attending a virtual infosession is a valuable way to gather the missing pieces. The Online MBA Virtual Infosessions are an ideal opportunity to receive a full program overview, learn about admissions requirements and have your questions answered.

Link to register: https://connect.grad.uconn.edu/register/?id=50d1a850-bfa0-45dc-badf-43b05c56a761

As you consider the MS in Accounting program at UConn, it is extremely important that that you make an informed choice, and attending a virtual information session is a valuable way to gather the missing pieces.

The MSA Virtual Infosessions are an ideal opportunity to learn first-hand about our highly regarded program from admissions representatives.

Link to register: https://connect.grad.uconn.edu/register/?id=1ab2c565-6d80-4a46-bc0d-b5bdf3dbb64f

UConn School of Business (GBLC)
100 Constitution Plaza
Observation Deck, Second Floor
Hartford, CT 06103
United States

It is extremely important that prospective students make informed choices regarding the selection of a graduate program, and attending an infosession is a valuable way to gather the missing pieces.

UConn’s graduate business infosessions are an ideal opportunity to learn first-hand about our highly ranked programs, meet with admissions representatives and hear from some of our faculty members. It’s also a great way to get acquainted with the campus and see where you would be attending classes.

This session will present information about the following programs:

Online MBA,
Part-time MBA,
Executive MBA,
MS in Business Analytics and Project Management,
MS in Financial Risk Management,
MS in Human Resource Management,
and MS in FinTech

Registration is required:
https://connect.grad.uconn.edu/register/?id=3f2d9fe8-4513-42c4-9749-2ee0729b76fe

As you consider the Executive MBA at UConn, it is extremely important that that you make an informed choice, and attending an infosession is a valuable way to gather the missing pieces. The Executive MBA Virtual Infosessions are an ideal opportunity to learn first-hand about our highly regarded program, hear from admissions representatives, and faculty.

Link to register: https://connect.grad.uconn.edu/register/?id=8462858e-7446-4486-a313-a547d8a0bef2

As you consider the HRM Progam at UConn, it is extremely important that that you make an informed choice, and attending a virtual information session is a valuable way to gather the missing pieces.

The HRM Virtual Infosessions are an ideal opportunity to learn first-hand about our highly regarded program, hear from admissions representatives.

Link to register: https://connect.grad.uconn.edu/register/?id=ccb06ce8-cbd9-4de3-8cdb-dac6a8ba161e

As you consider the Part-Time MBA at UConn, it is extremely important that you make an informed choice, and attending a virtual infosession is a valuable way to gather the missing pieces. The Part-Time MBA Virtual Infosessions are an ideal opportunity to learn first-hand about our highly regarded program and hear from admissions representatives.

Link to register: https://connect.grad.uconn.edu/register/?id=05f56aab-7b04-4a54-932e-eb2b08633ee2

As you consider the Masters in Financial Technology (FinTech) Program at UConn, it is extremely important that you can make an informed choice.

Attending a virtual information session is a valuable way to gather the missing pieces. The MS in FinTech Virtual Information Sessions are an ideal opportunity to learn first-hand about this specialized master's program and hear from admissions representatives who can answer your questions about pursuing this degree.

Registration required.

https://connect.grad.uconn.edu/register/?id=f89fa683-6dad-4217-8206-b8a44bcec30c

Calling All Hartford-Area Huskies!

Join other Greater Hartford business school alums for a night of camaraderie and connecting at New Park Brewing. Recruit some of your fellow alums to join you and meet some new folks! Registration includes complimentary beer, wine, & appetizers.

Thursday, October 20, 2022
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

The Barrel Room @ New Park Brewing
485 New Park Ave. | West Hartford, CT
Free Parking | Directions

Alumni: Free
Students: $10
Student's must pre-register. No walk-ins.

To register visit: https://na.eventscloud.com/701296

Executive MBA Alumni:
Personal Branding Workshop & Networking Reception

Saturday, October 22, 2022
Workshop: 5:00-6:15 PM | Networking Reception: 6:15-8:00 PM
UConn Graduate Business Learning Center | Hartford

Free to attend. Parking in garage will be validated.

Join us for a fun and engaging professional development workshop presented by Rory McGloin, Ph.D. that will guide attendees through a step-by-step process for developing their personal brand as well as strategies for maximizing its influence. The program will feature a discussion on why a personal brand is important and what it can help you achieve. We will also review the four key elements of a personal brand and provide attendees guidance for how to curate their personal branding content.

To register visit: https://na.eventscloud.com/712055

Join us for the 'Rentschler Field Big BBQ', which includes marinated grilled chicken, all-beef hot dogs and hamburgers with all the trimmings, potato salad, chips, gourmet cookies, assorted sodas and water, Bud Light, Sam Adams Octoberfest, and Chardonnay and Merlot.

WHEN & WHERE:
Saturday, October 29, 2022
2 Hours Before Kick-Off: 10:00 AM
Kick-Off: 12:00 PM
Gate Location TBD

Rentschler Field | 615 Silver Lane
East Hartford, CT 09118
Directions

Pricing:
$10 per person for tailgate only

Registration is required!

To register visit: https://na.eventscloud.com/706418