At a Glance: February 12, 2024
Online Programs Announcements | ||||||||||||||||
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| MOOC Launch for New Elective Course | ||||||||||||||||
| The first MOOC for ACCY 593: Disruption and Emerging Technologies has launched. This exciting new course will be taught by Professor Robert Brunner, and begins on March 13. MOOC 2 is expected to launch this month and will be announced in the newsletter. Access MOOC 1: Emerging Technology, Disruption, and AI and get started. | ||||||||||||||||
| Apply for the Carle College of Medicine Capstone | ||||||||||||||||
| There is still time to participate in the Carle College of Medicine Capstone project; the deadline is approaching next Monday. In this year long capstone, medical students will team up with our iMBA learners and engineering students to develop a new product - at least a working prototype. Capstone Eligibility and Credit
Submit your application by Monday, February 19, 2024 at 11:59 pm CT. More detailed information about the capstone course and application procedure can be found in the two attachments. Please reach out to Professor Ravi Mehta (mehtar@illinois.edu) with questions about the capstone . | ||||||||||||||||
| Empower Your Workplace With Gies Online | ||||||||||||||||
| Our Online Programs at Gies College of Business cater to a diverse range of professional backgrounds and employers. 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 Marcus Phillips for more information. | ||||||||||||||||
| Enhance Your Resume Using VMOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| Resumes can be the gateway to your next job opportunity, and VMOCK will help you leverage your skills, improve the overall content, and strengthen its overall reach through concrete and actionable feedback! The platform utilizes resume templates to help you edit your resume in a way that will be best for your path. | ||||||||||||||||
| Resume Tips for Veterans | ||||||||||||||||
| Your resume is more than just a list of qualifications; it's your first step in building a connection with a potential employer. Crafting an effective resume tailored to your desired job requires careful consideration. For veterans transitioning into corporate life, translating military skills into civilian terms is crucial. VMOCK presents some key tips to create a resume tailored to a civilian world. | ||||||||||||||||
| McKinley Relaxation Techniques | ||||||||||||||||
| As a student in Gies Online, you have a lot of commitments and responsibilities to balance — finding time to relax can be a challenge. Luckily, McKinley Health Center provides a list of relaxation techniques, exercises, and tips on their website! Check out their online resources here. | ||||||||||||||||
| Events | ||||||||||||||||
| State of Programs and Progress at Gies | ||||||||||||||||
| Tuesday, February 20 | 7:00- 8:00 pm CT | Register here | ||||||||||||||||
| We invite you to join us in learning about our new innovations in online education at Gies and what opportunities are next for our learners. Executive Associate Dean Brooke Elliott and Associate Dean Nerissa Brown will discuss what our accomplishments and success looked like in the past year and also share a glimpse into what's to come in 2025 and beyond. Gies is constantly creating new ways for learners to succeed and achieve their goals, and we are excited for you to be part of the conversation. If you'd like to ask a question for our panelists, you can submit that with your registration. | ||||||||||||||||
| Summer 2024 Immersions: Acceptance Notifications | ||||||||||||||||
| Malaysia & Singapore May 11-18 | South Africa July 28-August 3 | ||||||||||||||||
| Registration for our two summer immersions have now closed, and we appreciate your interest. Applicants will receive notifications of their acceptance for the Malaysia & Singapore immersion by February 21 and for the South Africa immersion by March 6th. For those who are not accepted this time, your deposit will be refunded. We encourage you to keep applying and check your email and newsletter for future immersion opportunities. | ||||||||||||||||
| Calendar Use the Event Calendar for upcoming events and academic deadlines this semester. | ||||||||||||||||
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