At a Glance: February 17, 2025
| Online Programs Announcements | |
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| May 2025 iDegree Convocation Ceremony Event Registration | |
| Registration for the May 2025 iDegree Convocation Ceremony is now 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. The deadline to register for the May 2025 iDegree Open House and iDegree Convocation Ceremony is Friday, May 2. May 2025 iDegree Open House Friday, May 16 | 7:30 - 8:30 am CT | iHotel and Conference Center | Register Here May 2025 iDegree Convocation Ceremony Friday, May 16 | 10:00 - 11:30 am CT | State Farm Center | Register Here | |
| Spring 2 Registration Reminder | |
| Have you registered for the Spring 2025 second 8-week session? There is still time to view your course offerings and get registered. Some courses reach capacity before the course begins, so register soon to ensure a seat in the course. While you may register up until 11:59 pm CT on the day courses begin, please register by Wednesday, February 26 to ensure you have access to Canvas and Coursera by soft launch. Have a question about registration? Drop by Express Advising for a quick 15 minute 1:1 or reach out to i-support@illinois.edu. | |
| Study Reveals Online Donations Drop When Government Signals Support | |
| Many nonprofits are turning to online crowdfunding platforms to appeal to potential donors; however, a recent study has shown that when the government signals attention toward a cause, giving levels often drop and become more localized. Gies College of Business researchers Ari Garimella and Ram Subramanyam, along with recent Gies doctoral graduate, Anqi Wu from Florida International University, detail those effects in the results of their latest study, “When Top-Down Meets Bottom-Up: Legislative Signals and Online Crowdfunding,” published in Information Systems Research. Read more about the study here. | |
| Events | |
| 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. | |
| State of Programs and Progress at Gies Online | |
| Tuesday, February 25 | 7:00 - 8:00 pm CT | Register Here | |
| Join Gies Online Programs for our third annual State of the Programs event to learn how the College continues to lead in innovating online education and what opportunities are ahead for our learners. Associate Dean Nerissa Brown will discuss our accomplishments and successes in the past year and share a glimpse into what is coming in 2025 and beyond. Come learn about new certificates, degree programs, campus partnerships, and career outcomes for our program. 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. We also want to hear from you. Please submit a question when you register and be a part of the conversation that shapes your Gies experience. | |
| 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. | |
| Military Coffee Chat | |
| Thursday, February 20 | |
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