| iDegrees May Virtual Convocation Ceremony | May 2023 graduates who are attending the iDegrees Virtual Convocation Ceremony on Saturday, May 13 at 8:30 am CT, we are pleased to share the zoom link and password for the ceremony. We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating your achievements!
Zoom Link: https://illinois.zoom.us/j/89375226248?pwd=OFI5dnZtL2VnMUhSWlowRGp4K3lFZz09
Zoom Meeting ID: 893 7522 6248
Zoom Meeting Password: 776917
For security and access reasons, we ask that your friends and family join us separately via the Youtube stream. Your guests can join us by clicking directly on the link in the invitation or can paste this link into their browser: https://www.youtube.com/giesbusiness | | iDegrees In-Person December Convocation Ceremony-- Save the Date! | | Gies Business is thrilled to share that the December Convocation Ceremony will be held the weekend of December 15-17, 2023 in Champaign, IL! Information on the specific date and time will be shared in the late summer, but mark your calendars! This ceremony is open to August and December 2023 graduates. |
| Using GPUs with Python: NVIDIA Workshop | | NCSA and NVIDIA are hosting a workshop to give you hands-on experience accelerating Python codes with NVIDIA GPUs. This workshop is scheduled for April 25, 2023 from 1-4 pm CT on Zoom. Register here. |
How to Check Your Registration Time Ticket | | Did you know you can check your registration time ticket on the Student Portal?Log-in to the student portal home page. Select "profile" at the top and then scroll down to view your registration time ticket for Summer and Fall. You can also view any holds preventing registration on your profile page as well. |
Summer and Fall Registration | Be sure to check your registration time ticket for the day and time you can begin registering for summer and fall courses. Our Summer and Fall course schedules have been updated and available on your program's course offerings page. Use the course registration numbers (CRNs) and enhanced registration for registration efficiency. You may register for Summer and Fall courses at the same time. We recommend registering early as certain courses may reach capacity.
For Summer courses, make sure you register by May 3 to have access to courses during Soft Launch. Additionally, register by July 26 for Fall 1 and by September 27 for Fall 2 to have access to courses during Soft Launch. |
| How to Register for the Program Capstone | | If you are preparing to register for your last semester, then you will also want to register for the Program Capstone! The program capstone is offered every Spring, Summer and Fall semester. In order to register for the Program Capstone, you must apply to graduate in the semester you complete all of your degree requirements. You will need to wait a day or two for the system to process your application before registering for the Program Capstone. You can find the CRN for the Program Capstone on the iMBA Course Offerings page for the semester in which you plan on taking it. |
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| | | Faculty Feature | | Gopesh Anand | Professor Gopesh Anand is a Professor of Business Administration and William N. Scheffel Faculty Scholar. He earned his Ph.D. in Operations Management from The Ohio State University in 2006 and joined the Gies faculty that year. His research focuses on operations strategy and continuous improvement. Professor Anand teaches an undergraduate course on business process improvement and graduate courses on operations/process management. He has appeared on the list of Teachers Ranked as Excellent frequently since joining Gies.
Find Professor Anand:
In the summer, Professor Anand will join Professor Ujjal Mukherjee as a co-lead instructor for BADM 567: Process Management. | | Events | | San Diego Meet Up | Tuesday, April 18 | 6:00-8:00 pm PT | Register Here
Gies Business is looking forward to providing an opportunity for our iDegree learners and alumni in San Diego to gather for a Meet Up! Join us at the Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens at Liberty Station located at 2816 Historic Decatur Rd San Diego, CA 92106 for an evening of networking and connecting. If you are interested in connecting with your fellow learners and faculty, please fill out your availability by Monday, April 10.
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| Rio de Janeiro Meet Up | Tuesday, April 18 | Evening
Gies Business would like to host a Meet Up for our iDegree learners and alumni in Rio de Janeiro with Professor and Academic Director of iDegrees Heitor Almeida on the evening of April 18. Location and time will be shared based on interest indicated in the registration form. Professor Almeida will contact those who have indicated interest on the registration form.
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| Oklahoma City Meet Up | Friday, April 21 | Evening | Register Here
Gies Business would like to host a Meet Up for our iDegree learners and alumni in Oklahoma City with Professor and Academic Director of iDegrees Heitor Almeida on the evening of April 21. Location and time will be shared based on interest indicated in the registration form. If you are interested in connecting with your fellow learners and faculty, please fill out your availability by Monday, April 10 and Professor Almeida will contact you about event details.
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| Detroit Meet Up | Thursday, April 27 | 6:00-8:00 pm ET | Register Here
Gies Business is looking forward to providing an opportunity for our iDegree learners and alumni in Detroit area to gather for a Meet Up! Join Associate Director of Advising Services Heather Fletcher for an evening of networking and connecting at Union Assembly 2131 Woodward Ave Detroit MI, 48201. If you are interested, please fill out your availability by Monday, April 24. |
| Block Chain Summit: Empowering You to Manage Disruption | Friday, April 28 | 9:00am -4:00 pm CT | Register Here
This summit will revolutionize how you think about technology. Register now to be part of this free day-long summit and gain exclusive access to expert speakers and industry leaders who will share insights on the latest trends and innovations in blockchain.
You will find yourself on the forefront of a technology that is rapidly changing the world. Keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities will provide insights into the latest trends and developments in blockchain technology. You’ll discover the opportunities that blockchain presents for entrepreneurship, innovation, and social impact.
For details about the event, agenda, and speakers please visit the Blockchain Summit site.
If you have any questions about the summit or will need disability-related accommodations to participate in this event, please contact Samuel Chen at sgc25@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs. |
| Salt Lake City Meet Up | Friday, May 5 | 6:00-8:00 pm MT | Register Here
Gies Business is looking forward to providing an opportunity for our iDegree learners and alumni in Salt Lake City area to gather for a Meet Up! Join senior lecturer of Accountancy for an evening of networking and connecting at Wildwood Restaurant 564 E 3rd Ave Salt Lake City, UT 84103. If you are interested, please fill out your availability by Monday, May 1. |
Brazil Immersion | July 29-August 5 | Register Here
We are very excited to be heading back to Brazil! Join us for our in-person immersion trip to São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from July 29-August 5, 2023. This 7-day course will be truly immersive, educational, and fun. An opportunity that combines academic activities with social, cultural and practical exercise, so each participant will have a chance to transform the theoretical and abstract into experiential learning – where Brazil becomes your classroom. An overview of the itinerary is attached.
To secure your spot, please register and submit a $100 non-refundable deposit by completing this form by Friday, April 14. You will be notified of your acceptance by Friday, April 28. If demand exceeds capacity, we will give priority based on credits earned in the program. If you are not selected to participate, your deposit will be refunded.
What costs are involved with this experience? The fee for this experience is $1,922, plus the cost of traveling to Brazil and obtaining a visa (if needed). The program fee covers hotel (double room), flight from SAO-RIO, some meals, transportation, and cultural activities. Please see draft itinerary for more details. A single room is available for an additional $463.00.
Capstone Credit
If successfully completed, the immersion can count for ONE of the two required specialization capstone courses. Students cannot use the immersion for the program capstone. Students can participate in more than one global immersion, however only one will count as a specialization capstone course. Students are welcome to participate in the immersion regardless if it counts as a specialization capstone |
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| | In Case You Missed It... | | Mindfulness Training Courses | | The UIUC Psychology Department offers Mindfulness Training (MT) classes throughout the year. Various 8-week classes are offered with slight variations in training based on the book that accompanies each class. Find more information on Mindfulness Training course options here. | | Upcoming Student Money Management Center Webinars | The Student Money Management Center is hosting upcoming webinars in April and May!
- Health Insurance Dissected | April 12, 2023 @ 12 PM CT
- Student Loan Management | May 3, 2023 @ 12 PM CT
You can register for the webinars on this page. |
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| Fall Course Updates | BADM 567: Process Management Changing to Operations Management
Beginning Fall 2023, the title of BADM 567 will change from Process Management to Operations Management. While course objectives remain the same, this change will bring the title in line with subjects covered in the course. BADM 567: Operations Management will focus on conceptual foundations and fundamental analytical approaches for Operations Management.
Please note that if you are registering for BADM 567 this summer, you will register for the course under Process Management.
Rubric for MBA 591 changing to MBA 598
Beginning Fall 2023, the rubric for the Program Capstone will change from MBA 591 to MBA 598. Course objectives will remain the same. If you are registering for this course in Spring or Summer 2023, you will register for the course under MBA 591. If you are registering for MBA 598: Program Capstone, in Fall 2023, please use CRN 78465. |
2023 Leighton Lecture Recording | | The 2023 Leighton Lecture on Ethics and Leadership featured Sylvia Puente, President & CEO of the Latino Policy Forum. Puente spoke on “An Economic Powerhouse: Strengthening Leadership with the Latino/a/x Community. Find the recording here. |
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Use the Event Calendar for upcoming events and academic deadlines this semester. | | San Diego Meet Up | | Tuesday, April 18 | 6:00-8:00 pm PT | Register Here |
Rio De Janeiro Meet Up | | Tuesday, April 18 | Evening |
| Detroit Meet Up | | Thursday, April 27 | 6:00-8:00 pm ET | Register Here |
| Summer 2023 Registration | May 3
Register for courses by May 3 to have access by soft launch. |
| Salt Lake City Meet Up | | Friday, May 5 | 6:00-8:00 pm MT | Register Here |
Summer 2023 Soft Launch | | May 10 |
May 2023 iDegrees Celebration and Open House | | May 12th | 11:30 am-1:00 pm CT | iHotel and Conference Center- Heritage Hall | Register Here |
| May 2023 iDegrees Convocation Ceremony | Friday, May 12 | 3:00 -4:30 pm CT | The State Farm Center | Register Here
This ceremony is a celebration of learners completing their degree, but the degree conferral is the formal process by which the University awards degrees. |
| May 2023 Degree Conferral | May 13
The University will begin to confer degrees for May 2023 graduates starting on May 13, but it may take longer for the degree to be officially awarded. |
| Summer 2023 Courses Begin | | May 17 |
Spring 2023 Grade Release in Student Self-Service | | May 20 |
Brazil Immersion | | July 29-August 5 | Register Here |
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