At a Glance: November 30, 2021
| Online Programs Announcements |
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| Upcoming Virtual Immersions |
| We will be sharing more information in January, however we wanted to let you know that we have locations for our Spring and Summer Virtual Immersions! March 9-22, 2022 - Colombia Virtual Immersion July 13-26, 2022 - Japan Virtual Immersion |
| Save Course Documents from Your Course Site |
| Canvas course websites are available for 8 weeks from the end of the last course module, as stated in each course syllabus. After 8 weeks from the end date, you will no longer have access to your fall course website in Canvas. Save any documents before that date for your personal archives, including your individual and team assignments. |
| Update your Grouping Preference Form |
| It is time to update your Grouping Preference form. This ensures you are grouped with other individuals with similar availability. To update, just log into the Student Portal and click "Grouping Preference" on the right-hand side. |
| Exploring Accounting Advisory Careers: Translating Financial Information into Strategic Business Decisions |
| Tuesday, December 7 | 6 pm CT | Register Here Accounting is the language of business, and Gies College of Business has been a leader in preparing accounting professionals for decades. The accounting job market continues to be strong and is not expected to slow down any time soon. With a Gies Accounting education, you will be ready for success in a profession that provides a wide variety of career paths. Advisory accounting is one of those paths. Advances in technology have automated routine accounting tasks, changing the traditional work of an accountant. There has been a skill shift, with a greater emphasis on the analytical advisory role. In this webinar, you will learn about advisory careers in accounting. Gies Accounting faculty and alumni in the advisory field will discuss the opportunities that are found beyond public accounting and will help you chart a course that sets you on this path. Panelists Moderator: Brian Hamm, ACCY ’95, Gies College of Business, Clinical Assistant Professor of Accountancy
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| Celebrate Gies College of Business on December 7 |
| Gies College of Business is throwing a party, and you are invited! We’re hosing a special celebration of our College and the outstanding people who make up our Gies community on December 7 at 3:30 pm. We’ll be joined by John Byrne of Poets&Quants, the leading information source on the business education field. You can join us live on Facebook on the Gies Business Facebook page or in person at the BIF Commons. Mark your calendars now. You won’t want to miss this. |
| Have you Registered for First 8-week Courses in Spring? |
| You can register for both first and second 8-weeks at this time, but it is highly advised to register for first 8-week classes before the Winter Break. Our team of Student & Academic Success Specialists are ready to help if you would like assistance choosing classes. If you are ready to register, view the Course Offerings Schedule which lists CRNs you will need to register. Remember, if you run into problems with registration, Express Advising is a great resource to drop in and get quick help to your questions! |
| Know Someone Great? |
| Gies Online Programs is looking for great students like you. Our students are some of the best referrals to introducing prospective students to the iMBA, iMSM and iMSA. If you know someone who would like more information or be a great fit for our programs fill out this short form to refer them. Thank you for spreading the benefits of joining Gies! |
| May 2022 Convocation |
| Gies College of Business May 2022 Convocation will take place on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 1:30 pm CT in the State Farm Center. If you think you might attend, please reserve your hotel room now! Prior to the ceremony, we will host an Open House celebration around 10:30 am. More details will be forthcoming. |
| Calendar |
| iMSA Coffee Chat with Oktay Urcan |
| December 1 | 6 pm CT | Join Here |
| 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 |
| May 2022 Convocation Ceremony |
| May 15, 2022 | 1:30 PM CT | State Farm Center |