| May 2023 iDegrees Convocation Ceremony vs University Commencement Ceremony | Convocation ceremonies are typically sponsored by a college, school, or department. Gies Business holds a May Convocation Ceremony for iDegrees graduates on Friday, May 12, 2023 at 3:00 pm CT in the State Farm Center. The registration deadline is April 28, 2023. Register here.
The University Commencement Ceremony is the official University of Illinois academic ceremony at which the Chancellor presides and the President confers degrees. The university-wide Commencement ceremony is on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 9:30 am CT in Memorial Stadium. Please note that student names are not read at the university-wide commencement ceremony. Register here. | | Networking and Job Search Workshop | Attending a career fair or other networking event? This university writers workshop event will provide tips for corresponding concisely and professionally on platforms like email and LinkedIn.
The workshop will be held on April 19 from 1:00-2:00 pm CT. Please register with your University of Illinois email account by 11:59 pm CT on April 18, and we will send an email with the Zoom meeting invitation on the morning of the event. | | The Gies Download: Julie Scott | | Check out the most recent podcast episode of the Gies Download with Gies alumna Julie Scott here. Julie is the President, CTO, and founder of CTS Impact. You can also find previous episodes on the link above. |
| | 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! |
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| Events | | San Diego Meet Up | Tuesday, April 18 | 6:00-8:00 pm PT
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.
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| Rio de Janeiro Meet Up | Tuesday, April 18
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. Professor Almeida will contact those who have indicated interest on the registration form.
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| Oklahoma City Meet Up | Friday, April 21
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. Professor Almeida will contact those who have indicated interest on the registration form. |
| 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. |
| Gies Military Coffee Chat | Thursday, April 27 | 12:00 pm CT | Register Here
Interested in learning about how a master's degree with Gies Online can benefit your career, or assist with your transition into civilian life? Our recruitment team and some current student veterans will discuss their success and answer questions. This event is open and available to all active duty, reservists and veterans of the military. We will also provide additional advice on the obstacles and opportunities for those within the military community.
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Block Chain Summit: Empowering You to Manage Disruption | Friday, April 28 | 9:00 am-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. |
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| | In Case You Missed It... | | 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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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 |
Rio De Janeiro Meet Up | | Tuesday, April 18 |
| Oklahoma City Meet Up | | Friday, April 21 |
| Detroit Meet Up | | Thursday, April 27 | 6:00-8:00 pm ET | Register Here |
| Gies Military Coffee Chat | | Thursday, April 27 | 12:00 pm CT | Register Here |
| Block Chain Summit: Empowering You to Manage Disruption | | Friday, April 28 | 9:00 am-4:00 pm CT | 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 |
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