Business & Human Rights in Collegiate Apparel Sourcing
Friday, December 1st, 202302:30 PM - 03:30 PM Oak Hall
Come join us for a student-facing conversation with professionals who oversee ethics and compliance in one of UConn’s top licensed apparel manufacturers, Colosseum Athletics. UConn alumna Taylor Muncy (CLAS 2019; Business/MBA 2022) and her colleague Kelsey Keene, a nationally respected leader in ethical sourcing, will discuss their experience overseeing supply chain integrity globally.
Taylor Muncy is an ESG Specialist at Colosseum Athletics, where she manages factory disclosures, tracks factory on-boarding and training, and leads wage data collection, among various other ESG & CSR projects. She attended UConn for both graduate and undergraduate degrees, receiving an MBA in 2022 and a dual-bachelor’s degree in Human Rights & History in 2019. Taylor wrote her undergraduate Honors Thesis in Human Rights, titled “When Trends and Sustainability Clash: The Environmental Impacts of the Fast Fashion Industry”.
Kelsey Keene is the VP of Licensing and ESG at Colosseum, where she has worked since 2014. In addition to overseeing the licensing department, Kelsey has built a robust ESG program for Colosseum, earning Fair Labor Association (FLA) accreditation in 2017. She serves on the FLA University Best Practices committee and participates in various industry working groups and initiatives. Kelsey began her career in this industry 20 years ago, guiding another college licensee to FLA accreditation. She has a B.A. in mathematics and economics and an M.A. in economics, both from the University of Montana.
Weekly Office Hours: STEM Graduate Business Programs (Admissions)
Tuesday, December 5th, 202310:00 AM - 10:45 AM Zoom
No registration needed! Just “stop by” with your questions – we want to be there for you in a way that is convenient for you. This weekly session is designed for international applicants to STEM Graduate Business Programs.
Tuesday, December 5th, 202311:00 AM - 12:00 PM Business Career Development Office
Drop in with your Career questions.Tuesday through Thursday between 11am and Noon and meet with with one of our Career Consultants. No appointment necessary in Person in our office. School of Business 2nd floor. You can also email any career related questions to recruit@business.uconn.edu
Tuesday, December 5th, 202305:30 PM - 06:30 PM Virtual/Online
As you consider the FLEX 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 FLEX 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/flexmba-infosession-231205
Wednesday, December 6th, 202311:00 AM - 12:00 PM Business Career Development Office
Drop in with your Career questions.Tuesday through Thursday between 11am and Noon and meet with with one of our Career Consultants. No appointment necessary in Person in our office. School of Business 2nd floor.You can also email any career related questions to recruit@business.uconn.edu
Wednesday, December 6th, 202312:00 PM - 01:00 PM Virtual
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.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/msaccounting-infosession-231206
Wednesday, December 6th, 202305:30 PM - 06:30 PM Virtual/Online
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/onlinemba-infosession-231206
Have a business idea? Looking for seed funding to help you get started? Get Seeded provides UConn students across all schools the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a live virtual audience who then votes on which ideas are funded. Students that are selected to pitch have an opportunity to earn up to $1,000 in seed funding for their idea as well as support from other students who may be interested in joining their business venture.
Don’t have an idea yet? Not ready to pitch? Just want to watch other students pitch? Get Seeded pitch nights are open to the public and are a great way to network and connect!
Here’s how it works:
1. Interested students can apply to pitch an idea at one of our “Shark Tank style” pitch nights 2. Selected participants will then pitch their idea for 5 minutes at one of our virtual pitch nights to members of the audience 3. At the end of the night, the audience votes for their favorite ideas 4. The top 3 teams of the night will win $1,000, $750 and $500 respectively, in non-dilutive seed funding towards their new business venture or idea! 5. In April, the top five teams from our pitch nights are invited to pitch at Demo Day, where teams can win up to $5,000 in seed funding!
2023-2024 Pitch Nights October 10, 2023 at 6pm November 2, 2023 at 6pm December 6, 2023 at 6pm January 30, 2023 at 6pm February 22, 2023 at 6pm March 20, 2023 at 6pm Demo Day: April 16, 5pm Apply to pitch at Get Seeded HERE: https://ccei.uconn.edu/getseeded/ Teams are selected up to one week prior to the pitch night. RSVP to attend an upcoming pitch night HERE: https://ccei.uconn.edu/getseeded/ Get Seeded Pitch Competitions are coordinated by the Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CCEI) at UConn. CCEI was founded in 2007, and is a focal point for entrepreneurial activity within the University. CCEI supports student, faculty, staff, and alumni entrepreneurs across all academic departments, schools, and colleges. For more info: ccei.uconn.edu
Ph.D. in Business - Infosession Explore a Career in Business Academia
Thursday, December 7th, 202309:30 AM - 10:30 AM Virtual
As you consider the Doctorate (PhD) program in Business Administration 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 PhD Virtual Infosessions are an ideal opportunity to learn first-hand about our highly regarded program and hear from admissions representatives. Registration link: https://connect.grad.uconn.edu/register/busnphd-infosession-231207
Thursday, December 7th, 202311:00 AM - 12:00 PM Business Career Development Office
Drop in with your Career questions.Tuesday through Thursday between 11am and Noon and meet with with one of our Career Consultants. No appointment necessary in Person in our office. School of Business 2nd floor. You can also email any career related questions to recruit@business.uconn.edu
Weekly Office Hours: STEM Graduate Business Programs (Admissions)
Tuesday, December 12th, 202310:00 AM - 10:45 AM Zoom
No registration needed! Just “stop by” with your questions – we want to be there for you in a way that is convenient for you. This weekly session is designed for international applicants to STEM Graduate Business Programs.
Ph.D. in Business - Infosession Explore a Career in Business Academia
Tuesday, December 12th, 202306:00 PM - 07:00 PM Virtual
As you consider the Doctorate (PhD) program in Business Administration 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.
Weekly Office Hours: STEM Graduate Business Programs (Admissions)
Tuesday, December 19th, 202310:00 AM - 10:45 AM Zoom
No registration needed! Just “stop by” with your questions – we want to be there for you in a way that is convenient for you. This weekly session is designed for international applicants to STEM Graduate Business Programs.
Weekly Office Hours: STEM Graduate Business Programs (Admissions)
Tuesday, December 26th, 202310:00 AM - 10:45 AM Zoom
No registration needed! Just “stop by” with your questions – we want to be there for you in a way that is convenient for you. This weekly session is designed for international applicants to STEM Graduate Business Programs.
Business & Human Rights in Collegiate Apparel Sourcing
Friday, December 1st, 202302:30 PM - 03:30 PM Oak Hall
Come join us for a student-facing conversation with professionals who oversee ethics and compliance in one of UConn’s top licensed apparel manufacturers, Colosseum Athletics. UConn alumna Taylor Muncy (CLAS 2019; Business/MBA 2022) and her colleague Kelsey Keene, a nationally respected leader in ethical sourcing, will discuss their experience overseeing supply chain integrity globally.
Taylor Muncy is an ESG Specialist at Colosseum Athletics, where she manages factory disclosures, tracks factory on-boarding and training, and leads wage data collection, among various other ESG & CSR projects. She attended UConn for both graduate and undergraduate degrees, receiving an MBA in 2022 and a dual-bachelor’s degree in Human Rights & History in 2019. Taylor wrote her undergraduate Honors Thesis in Human Rights, titled “When Trends and Sustainability Clash: The Environmental Impacts of the Fast Fashion Industry”.
Kelsey Keene is the VP of Licensing and ESG at Colosseum, where she has worked since 2014. In addition to overseeing the licensing department, Kelsey has built a robust ESG program for Colosseum, earning Fair Labor Association (FLA) accreditation in 2017. She serves on the FLA University Best Practices committee and participates in various industry working groups and initiatives. Kelsey began her career in this industry 20 years ago, guiding another college licensee to FLA accreditation. She has a B.A. in mathematics and economics and an M.A. in economics, both from the University of Montana.
Weekly Office Hours: STEM Graduate Business Programs (Admissions)
Tuesday, December 5th, 202310:00 AM - 10:45 AM Zoom
No registration needed! Just “stop by” with your questions – we want to be there for you in a way that is convenient for you. This weekly session is designed for international applicants to STEM Graduate Business Programs.
Tuesday, December 5th, 202311:00 AM - 12:00 PM Business Career Development Office
Drop in with your Career questions.Tuesday through Thursday between 11am and Noon and meet with with one of our Career Consultants. No appointment necessary in Person in our office. School of Business 2nd floor. You can also email any career related questions to recruit@business.uconn.edu
Tuesday, December 5th, 202305:30 PM - 06:30 PM Virtual/Online
As you consider the FLEX 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 FLEX 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/flexmba-infosession-231205
Wednesday, December 6th, 202311:00 AM - 12:00 PM Business Career Development Office
Drop in with your Career questions.Tuesday through Thursday between 11am and Noon and meet with with one of our Career Consultants. No appointment necessary in Person in our office. School of Business 2nd floor.You can also email any career related questions to recruit@business.uconn.edu
Wednesday, December 6th, 202312:00 PM - 01:00 PM Virtual
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.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/msaccounting-infosession-231206
Wednesday, December 6th, 202305:30 PM - 06:30 PM Virtual/Online
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/onlinemba-infosession-231206
Have a business idea? Looking for seed funding to help you get started? Get Seeded provides UConn students across all schools the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a live virtual audience who then votes on which ideas are funded. Students that are selected to pitch have an opportunity to earn up to $1,000 in seed funding for their idea as well as support from other students who may be interested in joining their business venture.
Don’t have an idea yet? Not ready to pitch? Just want to watch other students pitch? Get Seeded pitch nights are open to the public and are a great way to network and connect!
Here’s how it works:
1. Interested students can apply to pitch an idea at one of our “Shark Tank style” pitch nights 2. Selected participants will then pitch their idea for 5 minutes at one of our virtual pitch nights to members of the audience 3. At the end of the night, the audience votes for their favorite ideas 4. The top 3 teams of the night will win $1,000, $750 and $500 respectively, in non-dilutive seed funding towards their new business venture or idea! 5. In April, the top five teams from our pitch nights are invited to pitch at Demo Day, where teams can win up to $5,000 in seed funding!
2023-2024 Pitch Nights October 10, 2023 at 6pm November 2, 2023 at 6pm December 6, 2023 at 6pm January 30, 2023 at 6pm February 22, 2023 at 6pm March 20, 2023 at 6pm Demo Day: April 16, 5pm Apply to pitch at Get Seeded HERE: https://ccei.uconn.edu/getseeded/ Teams are selected up to one week prior to the pitch night. RSVP to attend an upcoming pitch night HERE: https://ccei.uconn.edu/getseeded/ Get Seeded Pitch Competitions are coordinated by the Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (CCEI) at UConn. CCEI was founded in 2007, and is a focal point for entrepreneurial activity within the University. CCEI supports student, faculty, staff, and alumni entrepreneurs across all academic departments, schools, and colleges. For more info: ccei.uconn.edu
Ph.D. in Business - Infosession Explore a Career in Business Academia
Thursday, December 7th, 202309:30 AM - 10:30 AM Virtual
As you consider the Doctorate (PhD) program in Business Administration 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 PhD Virtual Infosessions are an ideal opportunity to learn first-hand about our highly regarded program and hear from admissions representatives. Registration link: https://connect.grad.uconn.edu/register/busnphd-infosession-231207
Thursday, December 7th, 202311:00 AM - 12:00 PM Business Career Development Office
Drop in with your Career questions.Tuesday through Thursday between 11am and Noon and meet with with one of our Career Consultants. No appointment necessary in Person in our office. School of Business 2nd floor. You can also email any career related questions to recruit@business.uconn.edu
Weekly Office Hours: STEM Graduate Business Programs (Admissions)
Tuesday, December 12th, 202310:00 AM - 10:45 AM Zoom
No registration needed! Just “stop by” with your questions – we want to be there for you in a way that is convenient for you. This weekly session is designed for international applicants to STEM Graduate Business Programs.
Ph.D. in Business - Infosession Explore a Career in Business Academia
Tuesday, December 12th, 202306:00 PM - 07:00 PM Virtual
As you consider the Doctorate (PhD) program in Business Administration 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.
Weekly Office Hours: STEM Graduate Business Programs (Admissions)
Tuesday, December 19th, 202310:00 AM - 10:45 AM Zoom
No registration needed! Just “stop by” with your questions – we want to be there for you in a way that is convenient for you. This weekly session is designed for international applicants to STEM Graduate Business Programs.
Weekly Office Hours: STEM Graduate Business Programs (Admissions)
Tuesday, December 26th, 202310:00 AM - 10:45 AM Zoom
No registration needed! Just “stop by” with your questions – we want to be there for you in a way that is convenient for you. This weekly session is designed for international applicants to STEM Graduate Business Programs.
This calendar includes events from: Accelerate UConn, Accounting Department, Business Career Center, Business Connections House, CCEI, Center for Real Estate and Urban Economic Studies, CIBER, Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities, Finance Department, Full Time MBA Program, Full Time MBA Students, Graduate Business Programs, Management Department, Marketing Department, MSBAPM, OPIM, Office of Diversity Initiatives, School of Business, School of Business Stamford, School of Business Alumni, Undergraduate Programs Office, PTMBA, Ph. D., SCOPE, Stamford Learning Accelerator, Student Managed Fund, Workforce Capacity Development