Diversity in Business Lecture Series

The Diversity in Business Lectures are offered during the fall and spring semesters and consist of a series of presentations by School of Business Alumni or industry professionals. The purpose of the lecture series is to provide students with an opportunity to learn about diversity, leadership and effective communication from industry executives or UConn Alumni. More information about previous speakers. Students who attend 3 of the 4 lectures will be awarded a certificate in Diversity Leadership in April.

2020 – 2021 Lectures

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Diversity in Business Lecture (2 of 4)

 Date: TBD
Presenter: KPMG
Topic: Life at KPMG
 Location: Online – TBD
Time: 6pm – 7pm

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Diversity in Business Lecture (1 of 4)

 Date: Tuesday, October 20
Presenter: RSM
Topic: Life at RSM
 Location: Online – TBD
Time: 7pm – 8pm

​2019 – 2020 Lectures

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Diversity in Business Lecture (4 of 4)

 Date: Wednesday, February 26
Presenter: Various Young Professionals
Topic: Young Professionals
 Location: School of Business (Storrs Campus) Room 321
Time: 7pm – 8pm

 

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Diversity in Business Lecture (3 of 4)

 Date: Monday, February 10
Presenter: Cigna
Topic: Life at Cigna
 Location: School of Business (Storrs Campus) Room 321
Time: 7pm – 8pm

 

 

 

 

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Diversity in Business Lecture (2 of 4)

 Date: Wednesday, November 13
Presenter: RSM
Topic: Life at RSM
 Location: School of Business (Storrs Campus) Room 321
Time: 7pm – 8pm

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Diversity in Business Lecture (1 of 4)

 Date: Monday, September 9
Presenter: PwC
Topic: Life at PwC
 Location: School of Business (Storrs Campus) Room 321
Time: 7pm – 8pm

2018 – 2019 Lectures

 

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Diversity in Business Lecture (4 of 4)

 Date: Monday, March 11
Presenter: Various Young Professionals
Topic: Young Professionals
 Location: School of Business (Storrs Campus) Room 321
Time: 7pm – 8pm

 

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Diversity in Business Lecture (3 of 4)

 Date: Tuesday, March 5
Presenter: Lockheed Martin
Topic: Life at Lockheed Martin
 Location: School of Business (Storrs Campus) Room 321
Time: 7pm – 8pm

 

***Bonus Lecture****

 

 Date: Tuesday, February 19th
Presenter: Gartner, Nat West, Synchrony, Cigna, Altria
Topic: Women Empowering Women
 Location: SU Theater
Time: 6pm – 7:30pm

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Diversity in Business Lecture (2 of 4)

 Date: Monday, October 1
Presenter: Amazon
Topic: Careers and Life at Amazon
 Location: School of Business (Storrs Campus) Room 321
Time: 7pm – 8pm

 

 

Altria Diversity

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Diversity in Business Lecture (1 of 4)

 Date: Tuesday, September 18
Presenter: Altria Professional Panel
Topic: Diversity at Altria
 Location: School of Business (Storrs Campus) Room 321
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Networking Reception Immediately Following  8pm

 

2017 – 2018 Lectures

 

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Diversity in Business Lecture (4 of 4)

 Date: Wednesday, March 21
Presenter: Travelers
Topic: Young Professionals at Travelers
 Location: School of Business (Storrs Campus) Room 321
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Networking Reception Immediately Following  8pm

 

 

 

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Diversity in Business Lecture (3 of 4)

 Date: Wednesday, February 21
Presenter: Moody’s
Topic: Diversity at Moody’s
 Location: School of Business (Storrs Campus) Room 321
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Networking Reception Immediately Following  8pm

 

 

 

Diversity in Business Lecture (2 of 4)

 Date: Wednesday, November 15
Presenter: Young Professional Panel
Topic: Building Your Professional Toolkit
 Location: School of Business (Storrs Campus) Room 325
Time: 7pm – 8pm

 

 

Altria Diversity

Diversity in Business Lecture (1 of 4)

 Date: Wednesday, October 4
Presenter: Altria Professional Panel
Topic: Diversity at Altria
 Location: School of Business (Storrs Campus) Room 321
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Networking Reception Immediately Following  8pm

 

 

         2016 – 2017 Lectures

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Diversity in Business Lecture (4 of 4)

 Date: Monday, March 27
Presenter: United Technologies (UTC)
Topic: How diversity is viewed within UTC and our clients and why it is important to our future growth.
 Location: School of Business (Storrs Campus) Room 321
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Networking Reception Immediately Following  8pm

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Diversity in Business Lecture (3 of 4)

 Date: Tuesday, February 21
Presenter: TEKsystems Professional Panel
Topic: How diversity is viewed within TEKsystems and our clients and why it is important to our future growth.
 Location: School of Business (Storrs Campus) Room 321
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Networking Reception Immediately Following  8pm

Altria Diversity

Diversity in Business Lecture (1 of 4)

 Date: Tuesday, September 27
Presenter: Altria Professional Panel
Topic: TBA
 Location: School of Business (Storrs Campus) Room 215
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Networking Reception Immediately Following  8pm

 

 

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Diversity in Business Lecture (2 of 4)

 Date: Wednesday, October 5
Presenter: Kohl’s Professional Panel
Topic: Life as a Retail Manager
 Location: School of Business (Storrs Campus) Boardroom
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Networking Reception Immediately Following  8pm

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