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Storrs, CT 06269
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Email: werth.institute@uconn.edu
Upcoming Events
Blockchain Info Session and Networking Event
Thursday, January 24th, 2019
06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Stamford CampusUConn Stamford Art Gallery - 1st Floor
UConn, CITI, and its partners, Checkmate Digital, and the UConn Werth Institute are bringing Blockchain education designed for business executives to UConn Stamford.
In 2018, over $15B of investment capital has poured into Blockchain companies. UConnâs new Blockchain Executive Education Series (BEES) will provide you with the facts to separate the hype from the value proposition of Blockchain. Come learn why you should care about Blockchain, how companies are using it, and strategies to successfully begin your Blockchain journey.
Featured Speaker: Jeff Marinstein, Founding Principal, Marinstein & Co., Instructor-in-Residence, UConn School of Business
In 2018, over $15B of investment capital has poured into Blockchain companies. UConnâs new Blockchain Executive Education Series (BEES) will provide you with the facts to separate the hype from the value proposition of Blockchain. Come learn why you should care about Blockchain, how companies are using it, and strategies to successfully begin your Blockchain journey.
Featured Speaker: Jeff Marinstein, Founding Principal, Marinstein & Co., Instructor-in-Residence, UConn School of Business
Contact Information: citi.business@uconn.edu
MoreGlobal Game Jam 2019
Friday, January 25th, 2019
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Stamford CampusThe Ferguson Library, 96 Broad St., Stamford, CT
The Global Game Jam is the world's largest game jam event (game creation) taking place around the world at physical locations. Think of it as a hackathon focused on game development!
The University of Connecticut, Stamford Campus has partnered with the Ferguson Library, Business Council of Fairfield County, and Sacred Heart University to establish a Jam Site in Stamford. The event will feature keynote speakers from professionals in game design before students form teams to participate in the weekend challenge. Participation is free, and all students - no matter their area of study - are welcome to attend.
Experienced and beginning concept artists,
digital designers, writers, developers, editors,
musicians and gameplay developers welcome.
Free to game.
Meals are free and provided on site.
REGISTER NOW!
https://globalgamejam.org/2019/jam-sites/ferguson-library
The University of Connecticut, Stamford Campus has partnered with the Ferguson Library, Business Council of Fairfield County, and Sacred Heart University to establish a Jam Site in Stamford. The event will feature keynote speakers from professionals in game design before students form teams to participate in the weekend challenge. Participation is free, and all students - no matter their area of study - are welcome to attend.
Experienced and beginning concept artists,
digital designers, writers, developers, editors,
musicians and gameplay developers welcome.
Free to game.
Meals are free and provided on site.
REGISTER NOW!
https://globalgamejam.org/2019/jam-sites/ferguson-library
Contact Information: Matthew.Worwood@uconn.edu
MoreWerth Institute Pizza Social
Monday, January 28th, 2019
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Storrs CampusNextGen Idea Lab in Werth Tower (Room 113)
In partnership with the Peter J. Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, FYP&LC will host pizza socials every Tuesday evening in Werth Tower!
Contact Information: livelearn@uconn.edu
MoreWerth Institute Pizza Social
Monday, January 28th, 2019
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Storrs CampusWerth Tower, Idea Lab, Rm 113
Werth Pizza Socials are open to any student wanting to meet other students interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, or technology. Come and meet students from across the campus interested in entrepreneurship and innovation, eat some pizza and have a great time while learning something!
Contact Information: werth.institute@uconn.edu
MoreGet Seeded Pitch Event
Tuesday, January 29th, 2019
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Storrs CampusWerth Tower Idea Lab
Get Seeded is a new program being launched by CCEI and other collaborators. Are you interested in getting funding for an idea? Apply to Get Seeded for up to $1,000 to seed your idea. For more information, visit https://ccei.uconn.edu/getseeded/
Contact Information: jennifer@uconn.edu
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