The Daily Campus– In a world of heavy smartphone use, nearly everyone can relate to constant notifications and the “ping” signaling the arrival of another email in their inbox. This year, French employees gained a legal privilege through the “Right to Disconnect” law, which grants them the ability to put their work emails aside outside of normal business hours.
Decorated Iraq War Vet is Livid About Trump’s Immigration Ban
CNBC– Trump’s ban provokes a fight with people who have survived the worst Al Qaeda and ISIS could offer, says U.S. Marine Michael J. Zacchea.
UConn Management Professor Wins Two Lifetime Achievement Awards
2017 Business Hall of Fame
Four Alumni Inductees Chosen for Professional Achievement, Character, Service to Others
Four outstanding alumni will be inducted into the UConn School of Business’ Hall of Fame in March. The ceremony, which draws hundreds of alumni and prominent business executives, is the School’s premiere alumni recognition and networking event. Continue Reading
Donuts with the Dean
Dean John A. Elliott hosted a “Donuts with the Dean” meet-and-greet session on Jan. 31 in the second-floor atrium at the School of Business. Dozens of students stopped by during the two-hour, informal session to say hello and to discuss their majors, career plans and summer-internship prospects. A similar event is being planned for later in the semester.
CT Manufacturing Wages Shrink Despite More Jobs
Experts: Differences Between Verizon and Charter Could Protect Stamford Employees
Internship & Co-op Fair – There’s an App for That!
UConn Spring 2017 Internship & Co-op Fair
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
11am – 3pm
Storrs Campus, Student Union Third Floor
For a full list of employers attending the fair, download the UConn Career Fair Plus app for Apple or Android, now the BEST way to view all the fair information!Continue Reading
OPIM Workshops for the Spring 2017 Semester
The OPIM Department is excited to announce the schedule for this semester’s technology workshops. The first in a series of skill-building workshops will be held next week, followed by three others over the course of the semester.
All workshops will be held in the OPIM Research Lab (BUSN 391). Food and refreshments will be provided for participants.
Over the course of the spring semester we plan to have the following workshops:
- Introduction to Linux – Friday, February 10th
- Introduction to SQL – Friday, February 24th
- Introduction to SAS – Friday, March 24th
- Introduction to Raspberry Pi – Friday, April 7th
- Introduction to Gamification – Friday, April 14th
- Exploring IOT through SPLUNK Analytics – Friday, April 21st
All workshops will be capped at 20 people so be sure to register online ahead of time.
2017 ‘Legacy’ Students
Two Business Undergrads Honored as among University’s Most Promising
Kavisha Thakkar is planning a career as a physician, but is also pursuing a dual degree in accounting, so that she can better understand the healthcare-payment system and assist her future patients. Continue Reading