At a Glance: April 29, 2024

May 2, 2024

Online Programs Announcements
 
Summer Registration Reminder
Summer courses begin as early as May 15. Please register as soon as possible to ensure your progress through the program. We encourage you to connect with a Student and Academic Success Specialist if you'd like assistance with registration and course selection. We recommend learners register by 2 weeks prior to the start of courses to have access to courses by soft launch. Courses may reach capacity before the registration deadline, so it is advised to register early.
 
Gies Professor Kim Mendoza Honored
Kim Mendoza, assistant professor of accountancy and director of the University of Illinois-Deloitte Foundation Center for Business Analytics, has received the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) Outstanding Educator Award for 2024. This award honors those who have made considerable contributions to the education of accounting students through their leadership, teaching excellence, and active involvement in the accounting profession. ICPAS will formally present the award to Kim at the Leadership Recognition & Awards Dinner in Chicago on June 13, 2024. Congratulations, Professor Mendoza!
 
Study Shows Firms Learn More From ‘Knowledge-Gap’ Failures Than Mere ‘Slip-Ups’
A new study co-written by professors of business administration at Illinois, Gopesh Anand and Ujjal Kumar Mukherjee, finds that organizational learning from failures can vary significantly based on two factors: the nature of the failures themselves, and the innovation capabilities of the firms involved. See more about the study here.
 
Events
iDegree Workshop: Learn About Immersion Opportunities Within Gies Online
Thursday, May 2 | 1:00-2:00 PM 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 Gies 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.
 
Singapore iConnect 
Wednesday, May 15 | 7:00-9:00 PM SGT | Register Here
Gies Business is looking forward to providing an opportunity for our iDegree learners in the Singapore area to gather for an iConnect! Join your fellow learners and Gies staff to grow your Gies business network. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 15 at Hopscotch [18 Marina Gardens Dr, #01-21 Bayfront Plaza, (Next to Bayfront MRT Station) Singapore 018953]. Food will be provided. Please register by Wednesday, May 8. We look forward to connecting with you!
 
Calendar

Use the Event Calendar for upcoming events and academic deadlines this semester. Click event titles for details.

 
iDegree Workshop: Learn About Immersion Opportunities Within Gies Online
Thursday, May 2 | 1:00-2:00 PM CT 
 
Singapore iConnect 
Wednesday, May 15 | 7:00-9:00 PM SGT 
 
May 2024 Gies iDegree Convocation Events 
Open House | May 10, 2024 | 11:30 AM CT | iHotel & Conference Center | Register Here
Ceremony | May 10, 2024 | 3:00 pm CT | State Farm Center | Register Here
 
iConverge 2024
September 5-7 
 
In Case You Missed It...
Use the Online Program Announcements to view the previous At-a-Glance issue.