At A Glance: November 8, 2021
| Online Programs Announcements |
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| Plan Ahead for Spring Registration |
| Time tickets are available to view on Self-Service, and registration begins soon! Have you created a degree plan yet? Now is a great time to create or update your plan to make sure you are on track for your intended graduation date. There are several ways to connect:
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| AICPA Webinar: CPA Evolution - What Aspiring CPAs Need to Know |
| Tuesday, November 9 from 1 - 2 PM ET Becoming a CPA means you’ll need deeper skill sets, more competencies and a greater knowledge of emerging technologies. That’s why the CPA licensure model is changing. A restructured version of the CPA Exam, aligned with the CPA Evolution initiative, will launch in 2024. This exclusive AICPA Student Member webcast is meant for anyone who plans to test during that time, even if you start the Exam process before the updated Exam launches. This webinar is an exclusive benefit of the AICPA Student Affiliate Membership. Don't have an AICPA Student Affiliate Membership yet? Sign up today - it's free! |
| Improve Your Resume with VMOCK |
| Gies Online is thrilled to launch VMOCK, a SMART resume platform. The platform utilizes resume templates to help you edit your resume in a way that will be best for your path. Depending on your career path and experience, not all templates will be applicable. The VMOCK platform is available to Gies Online current degree-seeking students and Gies Online alumni for one year post-graduation. Ready to get started? 1. Go to http://www.vmock.com/giesidegree and click "Continue with University ID" 2. Log in using your netID and Password 3. Click "sign up" 4. You will be taken to the dashboard. Watch the Quick Guide video to learn more about the platform 5. Upload your resume in PDF format and follow the steps to get feedback for your resume! 6. Click on the Aspire tab to get feedback and enhance your LinkedIn profile! Need assistance with the platform? Send an email to support@vmock.com and the VMOCK team will be able to assist you. |
| December Convocation Ceremony - Join Us Virtually or In-Person |
| Gies Online Virtual Convocation Ceremony Gies Online will host a virtual Fall 2021 Convocation ceremony at 10 AM CT. We will share Zoom information as we get closer to the event. Gies College of Business Fall In-Person Convocation Ceremony Gies College of Business will hold an in-person convocation ceremony at 5 - 6:30 PM on December 18 in the Foellinger Great Hall of the Krannert Center for Performing Arts. Fall 2021 graduates are invited to participate and should register by November 12. |
| Course Assistants Application Open for Spring |
| Applications are now open for FIN 584 and ACCY 500. Students interested in being considered for available hourly course assistant (CA) position should complete the CA Application. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, November 16. Qualifications:
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| Holiday Notice |
| The University will be closed Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26 in observance of Thanksgiving, a US Federal Holiday. Responses via email will be delayed during this time. We look forward to interacting with you on Monday, November 29 when the university reopens. Refer to your syllabus for specific course deadlines during this time. |
| Calendar |
| Spring Registration for Non-Degree, PAT, and Newly Admitted Students Begins |
| November 18 |
| University Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday |
| November 25 - 26 |
| December Commencement Ceremony |
| December 18 |
| University Closed for Winter Break |
| December 24 - January 3 |
| iMBA & iMSM Spring 1st 8-week Courses Launch |
| January 12 |
| iMSA Spring 1st 8-week Courses Launch |
| January 18 |