At a Glance: November 13, 2023

Nov 16, 2023

Online Programs Announcements

 
Career Resources for Online Students
Big Interview is a service that allows students to get hands-on practice with mock interviews in your specific area of interest. You can practice top interview questions and review interview lessons. Register for free here.
 
Symanski Exploring Multicultural Management Through the World of Sport
Associate Professor, Mike Syzmanski explores the world of sport, using his dissertation to examine the competitive advantage of multicultural managers on elite football [soccer] teams. Read more about his research here.
 
Defying Gravity — Why Corporate Loans Increase When Interest Rates Rise
Gies instructor Yuchen Chen is exploring the the phenomenon of how monetary tightening leads to an increase in business loans that seems counterintuitive. Why does this one particular increase defy other trends? Read more about her doctoral thesis here.
 
Events
 
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.
 
In Case You Missed It...
Use the Online Program Announcements to view the previous At-a-Glance issue.

Calendar
Use the Event Calendar for upcoming events and academic deadlines this semester.
Military Coffee Chat
November 15, 2023 | 12:00PM CT | Register Here 
 
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.

 
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
 
Mexico City In-Person Immersion
January 3-8, 2024
 
May 2024 Convocation Ceremony
Friday, May 10, 2024 | 3:00-4:30 pm CT