Online Programs Announcements
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| Coursera MOOC Capstone Mailing Update |
You may receive an email from Coursera about changes to the public MOOC capstones and Specialization Courses. As a Gies Graduate Programs learner in private MOOC sessions, you will not be impacted by this change and do not need to alter your courses or degree plan.
If you are pursuing the optional Coursera Specialization Certificate, you can switch to the new consolidated version from your learner dashboard. More details are available in this article, but please note, this certificate is optional and not required for your program. For questions, contact i-support@illinois.edu.
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| Update on Workplace Networking Platform |
As you may know, Workplace will be shutting down on August 1, 2025. We understand this type of platform is extremely valuable for networking and for staying up to date on what’s happening with your peers and with Gies. We are working to determine a new platform and a phased transition plan. More information will be shared as we approach the closure of Workplace.
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| Daylight Savings |
Daylight Saving Time begins in Illinois on Sunday, March 9. Clocks will move forward by one hour. If your region observes daylight savings, be sure to note the new time difference between your time zone and your assignment due dates which are in US Central Time.
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| Your Canvas Course Page Has a Time Limit |
Canvas course pages are available for eight weeks from the end of the last course module, as stated in each course syllabus. After eight weeks from the end date, you will no longer have access to your course(s) dashboard in Canvas. Save any documents before that date for your personal archives. Your access to course content and videos in Coursera will not expire.
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| Diversify Your Career Strategy |
It is important to have a holistic approach to your career search and Gies Online Programs offers resources to diversify your career strategy, including: - Career Strategy Workplace Group- Network with peers and share career resources.
- Handshake- Explore job postings and connect directly with employers.
- Big Interview- Practice mock interviews for a hands-on learning experience.
- VMock- An AI resume builder tailored to your specific skills and career path.
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Events
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| Workshop: Using LinkedIn for Networking |
| Wednesday, March 5 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm CT | LinkedIn for Networking Registration |
Join us with a representative from the Graduate College for an overview of LinkedIn basics and networking tips including how to find people, making first contact, and maintaining a connection over time.
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| Gies Global Learner Coffee Chat |
| Tuesday, March 11 | 9:00 - 10:00 am CT | Global Learner Coffee Chat Registration |
We invite all international learners in Gies Online Programs to our global learner coffee chat. Join a member of our recruitment team and several of our international current learners as they discuss their successes, answer questions and share advice and resources. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow international learners, exchange perspectives, and share valuable resources that have enhanced your experience in the program.
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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.
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| Women in Business Conference |
Thursday, March 6 and Friday, March 7
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