At a Glance: December 4, 2023
| Calling All December 2023 Grads! | ||||||
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| We would love to hear from you! The Gies Social Media team is creating a video montage of graduation reflections, stories and pictures. We are looking for a short video with your reflections on your degree experience at Gies. Record in a well lit, fun background, and share your thoughts on graduating and what this degree means to you. Make sure you introduce yourself and let us know what program you are in! Send videos and questions to Lori Hayes. Congrats on your graduation! | ||||||
| Spring 2024 Ambassador Program Applications are Open | ||||||
| Spring 2024 Ambassador Program Applications Now Open! Are you interested in helping us share what the Gies Online student experience looks like with prospective students? We are looking for current students to join the ambassador group to interact in one-to-one conversations, act as panelists during recruitment webinars, participate in office hours, host LinkedIn webinars or create and share quotes or social media posts. Applications are now open to join for the Spring! We are looking for students who will have a positive, proactive, and professional approach and are interested in developing their leadership and presentation skills. Questions? Email Kate Deering. Applications are due by Dec. 15, 2023 at 11:59pm CT. Apply here. | ||||||
| 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! | ||||||
| Your University, Your Voice. Watch Your Email for All Campus Climate Survey | ||||||
| As announced by Chancellor Jones, survey responses will help our academic leaders and campus community take concrete steps to create an inclusive and equitable campus climate. Every voice matters. The survey takes about 15 mins. All survey participants have a chance to receive an Amazon gift card worth up to $50, University of Illinois apparel, and other items for taking the time to complete the survey. To adhere to international privacy laws in China, the United Kingdom, and the European Union, we are limiting survey participation to students, faculty, and staff who are physically located in the US. Watch your email for a message from the survey vendor, Joshua Patterson at SoundRocket, with your unique link to participate. More information is available at go.illinois.edu/AllCampusSurvey. | ||||||
| Gies Business Technology Management Degree Prepares Graduates for Tech Careers with Top Employers | ||||||
| The on-campus residential master’s in technology management (MSTM) degree at Gies College of Business prepares learners to approach technology with a strategic business mindset, helping graduates land influential roles at a variety of organizations, like Walmart and the parent company of TikTok. Read more about the degree here. | ||||||
| Events | ||||||
| Atlanta Meet Up | ||||||
| Tuesday, December 5 | 7:00-9:00 pm ET | ||||||
| Gies Business is looking forward to providing an opportunity for our iDegree learners and alumni in the Atlanta area to gather for a meet up. Join Associate Dean of Graduate Programs Nerissa Brown and staff to grow your Gies Business network. The event will take place on Tuesday, December 5 at Rowdy Tiger (866 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA 30308).We look forward to connecting with you in person. | ||||||
| Global Learner Coffee Chat | ||||||
| Wednesday, December 6, 2023 | 9:00am CT | Register Here Join a member of our recruitment team and several of our international student ambassadors with a cup of coffee or tea to discuss what it is like to be a global participant in Gies Online iMBA, iMSM or iMSA programs. We will discuss accessibility, communication, return on investment and what the student experience looks like for our global learners. | ||||||
| iDegree Workshop: Immersion Opportunities within Gies Online | ||||||
| Tuesday, December 8, 2022 | 12:00pm 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. | ||||||
| Fisher Invitational Case Competition | ||||||
| February 7-9, 2024| Register Here Registration for the Fisher Invitational (formerly the B1G 10) Case Competition is now open! This year's competition will be held on February 7 - 9 in Columbus, Ohio. Participation in this case will allow you to utilize business knowledge acquired through the classroom and further develop your abilities to think and act cross-functionally. Learn more about the Fisher Invitational and register here. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Atlanta Meet Up | ||||||
| Tuesday, December 5 | 7:00-9:00pm ET | ||||||
| Global Learner Coffee Chat | ||||||
| Wednesday, December 6 | 9:00am CT | Register Here | ||||||
| iDegree Workshop: Immersion Opportunities within Gies Online | ||||||
| Tuesday, December 8, 2022 | 12:00pm CT | Register Here | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| December 2023 Degree Conferral | ||||||
| December 18 | ||||||
| The University will begin to confer degrees for December 2023 graduates starting on December 18, but it may take longer for the degree to be officially awarded. | ||||||
| Fall 2023 Grades Released | ||||||
| December 22 | ||||||
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