iMSA At a Glance: September 19, 2022

Sep 24, 2022
Online Programs Announcements
The Gies Download: Executive Associate Dean Brooke Elliott
It’s fascinating to compare what many people plan to do with their lives and what people actually do with their lives. For Brooke Elliott-- EY Distinguished Professor in Accounting and executive associate dean of academic programs--her dream wasn’t necessarily to break gender barriers in the highest echelons of academia but that’s exactly what happened. She's our guest today on The Gies Download.
Registration Deadline for Fall Second 8-week Courses
The registration deadline for Fall second 8-week courses is next Tuesday, September 27.  If you have not registered yet, please register as soon as possible so you can ensure a seat in your planned class as well as access to Canvas and Coursera during Soft Launch Monday, October 10.  If you need help, our academic specialists are here for you

Planning on registering for a non-accountancy elective? The registration deadline for non-accountancy electives is this Thursday, September 22. 


Please Note: Courses may reach capacity before the registration deadline so please register early.  While registration after the deadline may be permitted, it will result in a delay in accessing your courses on Canvas and Coursera.This process may take up to two weeks after you have registered, which may result in missing course assignments and other deadlines; extensions will not be provided.
Share Your Specialization Certificate with Accredible
Congratulations to learners who earned Specialization Certificate Awards last week in recognition of completing specialization coursework. Haven’t had a chance to share your award yet? Learn how to share your credentials with your network via Accredible.
Events
iMSA Coffee Chat
October 5 | 6 - 7 PM CT | Join Here
Join iMSA Academic Director Oktay Urcan to chat about the Accountancy profession, your experience in the iMSA program, or just log on to connect with Oktay and your colleagues! Open to iMSA Students.
Ivy Exec Event with Kevin Hartman: What a Winning Analytics Team Looks Like, Acts Like, and Does
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 | 11:00am CT | Register Here
Data analytics should be top of mind for every advertiser, but building a successful and effective analytics team can be challenging. In this Ivy Exec webinar, Adjunct Professor Kevin Hartman will break down key principles that businesses can use to realize the potential of a tech-savvy analytics team while casting a keen eye toward the cultural considerations that are embraced by companies where analysts thrive.
In Case You Missed It...
2022 Gies Business Annual Report
In our 2022 Gies Business Annual Report, we’re giving our learners, faculty, staff, and alumni the platform to share the Gies story. You’ll see the impact we’re making through their eyes. Some of the perspectives in the annual report are from faculty and classmates you’ll recognize, but many will be new to you. They’re all part of what makes our community so great.
Calendar
Use the Events Calendar for upcoming events and academic deadlines this semester.
Ivy Exec Event with Kevin Hartman
September 20 | 11am CT | Register Here
Fall Second 8-week Registration Deadline
September 27
Japan Virtual Immersion
October 5-18 
iMSA Coffee Chat
October 5 | 6 - 7 PM CT | Join Here
Fall Second 8-Weeks Soft Launch
October 10
Fall Second 8-Week Courses Begin
October 17
Drop Deadline for October 17 Courses
October 21 | Fall Refund Guide
Graduate Student Appreciation Week
October 24-28
Deadline to Apply to Graduate in December
October 30 | Instructions Here
Holiday Closure - Election Day
November 8 | The University of Illinois will be closed on Tuesday, November 8, in observance of Election Day, a University Holiday. 
Holiday Closure - Thanksgiving
November 24-25 | The University of Illinois will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 24-25, in observance of Thanksgiving, a National Holiday in the United States.
December 2022 In-Person Convocation Ceremony
December 16 | 11am - 3pm CT | Krannert Center
December 2022 Degree Conferral
December 19