Empowering BIPOC Students: Business Leaders of UConn (BLU) Fall 2020 Overview
Discover how Business Leaders of UConn (BLU) aims to empower underrepresented BIPOC students through professional opportunities, mentorship, and community building. Explore their mission, offerings, important dates, and events for Fall 2020. Get involved and make a difference in the business world!
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Introduction to BLU Fall 2020
What is BLU? Organization Overview Mission Statement: Business Leaders of UConn (BLU) seeks to empower and advance underrepresented BIPOC students through various distinguished professional opportunities, while creating a strong community for minority students interested in business. The ultimate goal is to equip high-achieving, marginalized students with the skill-set, resources, mentorship, and network to accomplish their career goals. Business Leaders of UConn (BLU) was founded with the intention of addressing two central issues: Lack of community for students of color resulting in low retention and achievement Lack of prestigious internship and full-time opportunities for UConn Students What we offer: Focused mentorship from experienced professionals and upper-class students in our students' field of interest Strong community of driven, like-minded students of color to grow with and learn from Weekly interactive teach-ins covering various topics to provide a holistic professional development experience Networking opportunities with alumni and advisors in prestigious positions across various areas of business BUSINESS LEADERS OF UCONN 2
Important Dates & Events Fall 2020 Timeline September 30: Students will be assigned professional and senior mentors September 20: Student application due September 15 & 16: School of Business involvement fair September 16: Information Session for potential students October 28: First virtual professional panel September 23: First official meeting of the semester BUSINESS LEADERS OF UCONN 3
Please email us at uconnblu@gmail.com with any additional questions. We look forward to hearing from you! 4
