At a Glance: August 5, 2024
Online Programs Announcements | |
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| Japan Virtual Immersion: Registration Opening This Week | |
| We are excited to offer a two-week virtual capstone course in Japan, beginning on October 9, 2024. The participation fee is $575, which includes a $100 deposit required at registration. If you are not selected, the deposit will be refunded. All degree learners are welcome to participate, and iMBA learners who join will fulfill one specialization capstone. Details on the immersion and registration process will be shared this week on August 7. | |
| Fall 1 Soft Launch | |
| Soft launch starts Wednesday, August 7 in both Canvas and Coursera platforms for courses that begin on August 14. For learners who registered two weeks before the course start date, soft launch allows you to view your registered classes, giving you the opportunity to review your syllabi and expectations before the official start date. | |
| Summer 2024 Grade Release | |
| Final grades for the Summer 2024 semester are available to view in Student Self-Service on Saturday, August 10. | |
| Update Your Grouping Preference Form | |
| At the beginning of each 8-week session, you should update your availability for the term using the Grouping Preference Form. The grouping preference tool translates your time preferences into UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) so you can be grouped with individuals with similar availability around the globe. Take a moment today to finalize your availability. | |
| Events | |
| Military Coffee Chat | |
| Wednesday, August 7 | 12:00- 1:00 pm CT | Register Here | |
| We invite all active duty service members, reservists, and veterans in Gies Online Programs to our coffee chat on Wednesday, August 7. Join our recruitment team and current student veterans as they discuss their successes, answer questions and share advice and resources. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow military members and veterans, exchange perspectives, and share valuable resources that have enhanced your experience in the program. | |
| Washington DC Meet Up | |
| Friday, August 9 | 6:00- 8:00 pm ET | Register Here | |
| Gies Business is looking forward to providing an opportunity for our iDegree learners in the Washington DC area to gather for a Meet Up! Join Associate Dean of Graduate Programs Nerissa Brown, Associate Director of Recruiting and Admissions Marcus Phillips, and your fellow learners to grow your Gies business network. The event will take place on Friday, August 9 at Bluejacket (300 Tingey St. SE #160, Washington, DC 20003). Please register by Thursday, August 8. We look forward to connecting with you! | |
| Mock Live Class With Professor Hayden Noel | |
| Tuesday, August 13 | 6:00- 7:00 pm CT | Register Here | |
Professor Hayden Noel, who teaches BADM 520: Marketing Management, is offering a mock lecture titled, “Encouraging Your Customers to Make Better Decisions.” Take the opportunity to learn from the expertise of our world-renowned faculty and dive into the complexities of the consumer decision journey in this engaging mock live class. This session will cover:
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| LinkedIn Live With Gies Online | |
| Friday, August 16 | 12:00- 1:00 pm CT | Register Here | |
| Interested in discovering more about the new credentials and stacking opportunities at Gies Online? Join us for a LinkedIn Live event on Friday, August 16. We will explore the different the credentials available through Gies Graduate Programs Online and how you can stack and leverage them to advance your career. You will hear insights from current learners and have the chance to ask questions about new credentials and opportunities. If you know someone who is interested in Gies, invite them to learn more about what Gies Graduate Programs has to offer. | |
| This Week at Gies Use the Event Calendar for information on upcoming events, such as iConverge and iDegree Convocation, as well as academic dates and deadlines for the semester. Click event titles below for details on the events happening this week. | |
| Fall 1 Soft Launch | |
| Wednesday, August 7 | |
| Military Coffee Chat | |
| Wednesday, August 7 | |
| Washington DC Meet Up | |
| Friday, August 9 | |
| Summer 2024 Grade Release | |
| Saturday, August 10 | |
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