At a Glance: November 12, 2024
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| Spring 2025 Registration Opens Today | |
| Registration for Spring 2025 courses opens today. You may register for both Spring 1 and Spring 2 terms at the same time. Check your registration time ticket for the specific day and time you can begin registering. Register using UIUC Self-Service by December 13 for Spring 1 and February 26 for Spring 2, to ensure access to your spring courses by soft launch. Registration will not be permitted after 11:59 PM CT on the first day of class. Courses may also reach capacity so secure a seat in your upcoming course today! | |
| Growth Group Facilitator Role Open | |
| Gies College of Business is seeking graduate learners for a small group facilitation role in BUS 401 during Spring 2025. BUS 401 helps undergraduate students craft their purpose in business. Facilitators will lead 20-minute discussions for groups of 10-15 students each Monday and attend class with them on Wednesdays. They will also grade student reflection submissions. Review key details about the role and submit your application by November 17 at 11:59 PM CT. | |
| Apply Now for Spring and Summer 2025 Immersions | |
| Applications for the Spring and Summer 2025 Gies Online immersions are open! Choose from hybrid and in-person formats, offered both domestically and internationally. As an iDegree learner, you’ll participate in a case competition with a business from the host country, explore local business practices and culture, and connect with fellow iDegree learners from around the world. Visit our calendar page for full details on the Spring and Summer 2025 immersions, including the application, deadlines, and trip itinerary. | |
| Attention December 2024 Graduates | |
| Whether you are attending the graduation ceremony in person or celebrating from afar, we’d love to feature your Gies journey and hear what earning your degree means to you! We’re collecting videos to create a special December 2024 graduation reel, which we will share in future marketing efforts. If you’re interested in participating, please email Lori Hayes at lbh@illinois.edu. Here’s the May 2024 Graduation Reel for inspiration! Take a look to get an idea of what we’re looking for, and here are some quick tips to help you get started:
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| December 2024 iDegree Convocation Ceremony Event Registration | |
| Registration for the December 2024 iDegrees Convocation Ceremony is open! Join us for a pre-ceremony celebration and open house where you and your guests can socialize, take photos, and enjoy refreshments. Afterward, you'll proceed to the main convocation ceremony. Each event requires a separate registration form. You can review the Gies Convocation Ceremony website for more details. December 2024 iDegree Open House Friday, December 20 | 9:30- 11:30 am CT | Illini Union | Register Here December 2024 iDegree Convocation Ceremony Friday, December 20 | 1:00- 3:00 pm CT | Krannert Center for Performing Arts | Register Here | |
| Beyond the Boardroom With Brooke Elliot | |
| Dean Brooke Elliott was featured as part of the News-Gazette's ongoing "Beyond the Boardroom" series on leaders in the local business community. Read the feature here. | |
| Events | |
| Military Coffee Chat | |
| Wednesday, November 13 | 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, November 13. Join our recruitment team and current veteran learners 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. | |
| Bay Area iConnect | |
| Friday, December 6 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm PT | Register Here | |
| Gies Business is looking forward to providing an opportunity for our iDegree learners and alumni in the Bay Area to gather for an iConnect meet up! Join Associate Dean of Graduate Programs, Nerissa Brown, Gies staff, and your fellow learners for an evening of networking and connecting. The event will take place at Tamarine (546 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301) Please register by Monday, December 2. Food and refreshments will be provided. We look forward to connecting with you! | |
| 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. | |
| Military Coffee Chat | |
| Wednesday, November 13 | |
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