Online Programs Announcements
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| Meet with a Specialist |
Spring 2024 registration is opening soon! The Student and Academic Success Team provides academic advising and support for all students in Gies Online Programs. Whether you need assistance with registration, course selections, dropping or withdrawing from classes, degree planning, or accessing resources available to you - our team is here to help! Learn more about connecting with a specialist here.
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| Recording for Nathan Gold Event Available |
Last week, Nathan Gold, Chief Coach of The Demo Coach, hosted two live sessions about enhancing your online presence by sharing tips about lighting, camera settings, background, and more. You can view a recording of the session here to learn all the insider tips for captivating a virtual audience.
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| Apply to be a BUS 401 Course Assistant |
As a Business 401 Course Assistant, you'll support the student-centered structure of the online course, facilitating Growth Group meetings, grading, tracking attendance, and ensuring effective communication with students. You'll also participate in online discussions via YellowDig and help coordinate course events. This graduate hourly position requires strong communication skills, a year of professional experience (this may include internships), and a passion for professional development topics. Apply by November 3rd, 2023, for the Spring 2024 semester if you're a graduate student seeking an engaging role in education. This opportunity can be completed fully remote and is only available to those living in the US. Apply here.
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| Gaming the Future: Exploring the Predictive Power of Math |
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Gies assistant professor Aram Bahrini, who uses math to explore various conflicts and how they can be resolved, explains how using game theory can model real world conflicts when there is very little data in hand. Read more about his research here.
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| Paper: Higher Pay Consistently Trumps Meaningful Work as Strongly Valued Job Attribute |
Gies College of Business expert and assistant professor, Sarah Ward says that meaningful work may be less influential than salary for prospective employees when evaluating hypothetical career opportunities. Read her paper here.
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Events
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| Ivy Exec Webinar: The Impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Online Learning Platforms | | October 31 | 11:00 am CT | Register Here | The rapid growth of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, such as ChatGPT has led to both excitement and skepticism among academics and industry. In this Webinar, Professor Unnati Narang will discuss how these technologies impact user-generated content (UGC) creation and engagement in online learning platforms. Using empirical evidence from ongoing field experiments, she will demonstrate the dual impact of AI; while encouraging the use of AI results in higher content creation, it results in 5-16% less engagement (i.e., fewer views and comments) relative to not using AI. She will also share the results of a practical, low-cost strategy managers can use to mitigate the negative effects on engagement.
| | Forté Virtual Career Fair | November 8, 2023 | Noon-3:00 PM EST | Register Here
Forté helps women develop as leaders and advance in the workplace. One way to do that is by introducing the people in our network to new opportunities with Forté partner companies. Whether you're interested in climbing the corporate ladder, transitioning into a new career, or returning to the workplace after a break, Forté is here to help you elevate you career and achieve your professional goals.
Register for the FREE Forté Virtual Career Fair and explore new opportunities at our top partner companies. This online event is for motivated and driven professionals with a minimum of five to seven years of professional work experience who are seeking full-time job opportunities and can start new jobs immediately. Register Today! | | Save the Date: Washington DC iConnect | Thursday, November 9 | Time and Location Shared Out Soon | Register Here
Save the date! Gies Business is looking forward to providing an opportunity for our iDegree learners and alumni in the Washington DC area to gather for an iConnect meet up. Join current learners and alumni to grow your Gies Business network. The event will take place on Thursday, November 9. Event location and time will be shared out soon so be sure to save the date in your calendar. We look forward to connecting with you!
If you are interested in attending the meet up, please fill out this registration form by November 7.
| | Military Coffee Chat | November 15, 2023 | 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.
| | Ivy MBA Mind to Market Case Challenge | March 1-2, 2024 | Register Here
The Ivy College of Business at Iowa State University will be held on March 1-2, 2024. This live case competition is specifically designed for MBA students around the topics of innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. The Ivy College of Business has partnered with the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship and the ISU Research Park to create an exceptional applied learning experience for MBA students. The live case will be drawn from a tenant in the Iowa State Research Park, a 400+ acre innovation community and incubator for new and expanding businesses in Ames, Iowa. MBA students will have the opportunity to meet the company founder, see the technology, and tour the company.
Registration is open now. Registration is free but is only limited to nine teams. To learn more about the Ivy MBA Mind to Market Case Challenge, visit our website.
To receive support from Gies or to receive a team sponsor, please contact Hayden Noel.
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In Case You Missed It...
Use the Online Program Announcements to view the previous At-a-Glance issue.
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Calendar
Use the Event Calendar for upcoming events and academic deadlines this semester. |
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| Ivy Exec Webinar: The Impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Online Learning Platforms |
October 31, 2023 | 11:00am CT | Register Here
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| Forté Virtual Career Fair |
November 8, 2023 | Noon-3:00PM EST | Register Here
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| Military Coffee Chat |
November 15, 2023 | 12:00PM CT | Register Here
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| Holiday Closure: Thanksgiving |
November 23-24
The University of Illinois will be closed on Thursday November 23 and Friday, November 24, in observance of Thanksgiving, a National Holiday in the United States.
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| December 2023 Convocation Events |
Open House December 15, 2023 | 9:30-11:30 am CT | Krannert Center| Register Here
Ceremony December 15, 2023 | 1:00-3:00 pm CT | Krannert Center| Register Here
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| Mexico City In-Person Immersion | January 3-8, 2024
| | Ivy MBA Mind to Market Case Challenge | March 1-2, 2024 | Register Here
| | May 2024 Convocation Ceremony | Friday, May 10, 2024 | 3:00-4:30 pm CT
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