| 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. |
May 2023 iDegrees Convocation Registration Deadline is Friday | Gies College of Business will hold its May 2023 iDegrees Convocation Ceremony in-person on Friday, May 12, 2023 at 3:00 pm CT at the State Farm Center. The registration deadline is this Friday, April 28, 2023. Register here. **Please note: May 2023 graduates can refer to the Gies Online Programs Graduation Course for detailed information regarding graduation. If you are unable to access the course, please contact i-support@illinois.edu.
iDegrees May Celebration and Open House
Prior to the in-person ceremony, graduates are welcome to attend an in-person Open House on May 12 from 11:30 am -1:00 pm CT at the iHotel and Conference Center in Heritage Hall. Your family and guests are welcome to attend. Register here.
iDegrees Virtual Convocation Ceremony
Gies College of Business will also be hosting a Virtual Convocation Ceremony on Saturday, May 13 at 8:30 am CT. Registration is not required for the virtual ceremony. Students and family members have their own access to the virtual ceremony shared below.
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 | | Summer Registration Reminder | | Summer courses begin in a few weeks, make sure to give yourself enough time to register to ensure your spot in your courses. Your program’s course offerings page provides the course registration number (CRNs) for all Summer 2023 courses, and also includes live session times and course dates. Use enhanced registration and CRNs to register efficiently. Register by May 3 to have access to courses ahead of time during Soft Launch. | | Share Gies Online With Your Employer | | We have many professional backgrounds and employers represented within Online Programs at Gies College of Business. We would love to meet some of your coworkers and share details on how graduate education can help them and your company succeed. Can you put us in touch with your HR department? Do you have a business club or professional group at work that could benefit from learning about Gies? We would love to have you join us for a presentation to share the student experience while we explain all of the Gies credentials we have to offer. We are excited to create new relationships with your colleagues! Reach out to Kate Deering for more information: ked@illinois.edu. |
Research from Gies College of Business Professor: Why Negative Branding Fuels Craft Beer Industry | | New research from Gies College of Business professor Olga Khessina finds that in taprooms, bars, and backyards across the country negative branding resonates more with consumers of craft beer than positive ones. Read the article here. |
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| Faculty Feature | | Carlos Torelli | Professor Carlos Torelli is the Department Head and Professor of Business Administration and Anthony J Petullo Professor of Business Administration. He received his Ph.D. in Business Administration from the University of Illinois in 2007 and returned to Gies as a faculty member in 2016. He was invested as the Anthony J. Petullo Professor of Business Administration in 2002 in recognition of his leadership and expertise in consumer behavior and branding. He teaches graduate courses in consumer behavior, brand management, and global marketing.
Find Professor Torelli:
This summer, Professor Torelli will serve as a co-lead instructor for MBA 547: Global Marketing.
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Events | | 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.
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| 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 Ron Guymon, 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. |
| First Generation Student Coffee Chat | Friday, May 12 | 11:00 am CT | Register Here
Join Gies Online Recruitment and some current first-generation Gies students for a coffee chat. You will learn more about the support services and what it is like being a first-generation student in Gies Online Programs.
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iDegree Workshop: Immersion Opportunities within Gies Online | Thursday, May 18 | 11:00 am CT | Register Here
Gies Online offers Immersion trips virtually and in person, domestically and globally where students can learn about industries outside those in which they currently work and understand business and economics in our host countries. Join us to hear from Rachel Ward, Assistant Director of Operations, who oversees the immersion opportunities. We will also hear from a student ambassador who has completed an immersion trip and learn about the requirements, benefits, and successes they have experienced from micro and global immersions.
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| | In Case You Missed It... | | 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. | | 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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Use the Event Calendar for upcoming events and academic deadlines this semester. | | 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 |
| First Generation Student Coffee Chat | | Friday, May 12 | 11:00 am CT | Register Here |
| iDegree Workshop: Immersion Opportunities within Gies Online | | Thursday, May 18 | 11:00 am CT | Register Here |
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 |
| Holiday Closure: Memorial Day | May 29
The University of Illinois will be closed on Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day, a National Holiday in the United States. |
| Holiday Closure: Juneteenth | June 19
The University of Illinois will be closed on Monday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth, a National Holiday in the United States. |
| Deadline to Apply to Graduate in August 2023 | June 30 | Apply to Graduate
For August 2023 graduates to be awarded their degree, they will need to apply to graduate on student self-service by June 30. This application will not register you for the May or December 2023 convocation ceremony. |
| Brazil Immersion | | July 29-August 5 |
| August 2023 Degree Conferral | August 7
The University will begin to confer degrees for August 2023 graduates starting on August 7, but it may take longer for the degree to be officially awarded. |
Summer 2023 Grade Release | | August 11 |
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