At a Glance: February 3, 2025
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| Transform Healthcare: Apply This Week to the Carle Capstone Project | |
| Applications are due this week for the 2025-2026 Carle Illinois College of Medicine (CIMED) Capstone Project—an unparalleled opportunity for iMBA learners to collaborate across disciplines and address real-world healthcare challenges. This year-long experiential learning course focuses on solving problems in healthcare by developing innovative, marketable products. Explore the innovations of past capstone projects and be part of this year's journey to shape the future of healthcare. You do not need to have a healthcare background to contribute to this project. In fact, an outside perspective can offer valuable new insights. iMBA learners who participate in the Carle Capstone project will fulfill both of their specialization capstone requirements. Eligible learners residing in the U.S. with at least 30 credit hours are encouraged to apply by this Friday, February 7 at 11:59 pm CT. Visit our calendar page for full details on the Carle Capstone project, application link, and key deadlines. | |
| Join Our Peer Tutoring Pilot! | |
| Are you passionate about helping others succeed academically? Gies Graduate Programs Online is excited to announce a Peer Tutoring Pilot for the Spring 2 2025 session, supporting FIN 500. We are seeking dedicated Graduate Tutors to provide academic support and tutoring services to graduate learners enrolled in the course. A more detailed description of the role can be found here. Position Details:
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| Diversify Your Career Strategy | |
Spring Semester has begun, and the Gies Virtual Job Fair is this week. If you are planning to attend, this article offers some helpful tips and tricks for success. It is important to have a holistic approach to your career search and Gies Online Programs offers resources to diversify your career strategy, including:
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| New Report Reveals More Employees are Languishing than Flourishing at Work | |
| A new study coauthored by Oscar Ybarra, professor of business administration and director of the Center for Professional Responsibility in Business and Society (CPRBS) at Gies Business, reveals a worrying trend: employees are not doing well mentally and emotionally—more are languishing at work than flourishing. The Workplace Well-Being Report, the first of its kind to comprehensively survey the prevalence of flourishing and languishing among employees, highlights a significant gap in our understanding of mental health in the workplace. Read more about the findings here. | |
| Events | |
| Gies Virtual Job Fair | |
| Thursday, February 6 | 12:00 - 4:00 pm CT | Register on Handshake | |
| Join the Gies College of Business Virtual Job Fair this week! Connect with top employers through one-on-one video chats or group sessions to explore full-time positions and internship opportunities. To participate, you will need to create a student account on Handshake. Once your account is set up, use this link to register for the event and sign up for sessions with potential employers. Prepare for the fair by exploring our Gies Online career resources page and this guide on attending Handshake virtual fairs. Please carefully review job descriptions and requirements to find roles that align with your career goals. If you have any questions about the virtual fair please email: hirebusiness@illinois.edu. If you have questions about creating an account on Handshake please email i-support@illinois.edu. | |
| Share the Benefits of Gies Online Programs | |
| Friday, February 14 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm CT | Share Registration Link | |
| Do you know someone interested in Gies Online but still has questions about our credentials? Invite them to join this LinkedIn Live with Gies Online event to learn more directly from our learners and recruitment staff! The event will provide an overview of the available credentials through Gies Graduate Programs, feature insights from current ambassadors, and include a Q&A session. We are eager to connect with anyone you know who might be interested in any of our programs. | |
| Military Coffee Chat | |
| Thursday, February 20 | 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. 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. | |
| Women in Business Conference: Connect, Empower, Succeed | |
| Thursday, March 6 | 1:00 - 5:00 pm CT - Friday, March 7 | 9:00 am - 1:00 pm CT | Register Here | |
| Registration is open for Women in Business: Connect, Empower, Succeed, a virtual conference hosted by Gies Graduate Programs. This event offers a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow through 8 insightful sessions spread over two half days. You'll hear from industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts on topics such as empowerment, leadership, entrepreneurial support, skill development, and networking. This conference provides valuable insights, mentorship opportunities, and a chance to expand your professional network. In addition, event attendees will receive an Accredible digital badge as recognition of their participation. Review the event agenda here. | |
| 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. | |
| Gies Virtual Job Fair | |
| Thursday, February 6 | |
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