At a Glance: March 31, 2025
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| Graduate Student Appreciation Week: Daily Events Just for You! | |
| We’re excited to celebrate Graduate Appreciation Week from April 7-11 with a series of special events designed to recognize and appreciate you! Take a well-deserved break, connect with your peers, and join us for a week of professional development, fun, and celebration. We want to highlight two virtual events happening during the week. Plus, don’t miss out on other exciting activities—like our virtual bulletin board, where you’ll have the chance to win prizes! Visit our Graduate Student Appreciation Week Event Calendar page for the full list of events and activities. Monday, April 7 Getting the Mentoring You Need – 6:00 pm CT
Wellness Wednesday: Mindfulness & Movement – 6:00 pm CT
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| Online Learner Feedback Session with the University Library | |
| The University Library is interested in hearing about your experiences as an online learner to learn how we can support your needs. Register for an online discussion to converse with librarians and share your thoughts! The event will take place on April 8 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm CT. Registration is required. Register for the Online Learner Library Feedback Session. The zoom link will be sent the afternoon of April 8. | |
| Deadline to Apply to the May 2025 Degree List | |
| Learners in their final semester of their program this spring must submit their application for graduation by Sunday, April 6. Submitting this application will add your name to the May 2025 degree list, allowing you to receive your diploma and have your degree awarded. Please note that this application does not register you for the convocation ceremony, which is optional and requires its own registration process. | |
| May 2025 iDegree Convocation Ceremony Event Registration | |
| Registration for the May 2025 iDegrees Convocation Ceremony is still available! 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. The deadline to register is May 2.You can review the Gies Convocation Ceremony website for more details. May 2025 iDegree Open House Friday, May 16 | 7:30 - 8:30 am CT | iHotel and Conference Center | iDegree Open House Registration May 2025 iDegree Convocation Ceremony Friday, May 16 | 10:00 - 11:30 am CT | State Farm Center | Convocation Ceremony Registration | |
| Research Reverb Podcast: The Link Between Creativity and Self-Indulgence | |
| In the first episode of the Research Reverb podcast, Gies Professor Jack Goncalo shares his fascinating research on the link between creativity and indulgence. His study suggests that engaging in creative tasks can trigger a "treat-yourself" mentality, leading to indulgent behaviors such as overeating, drinking more alcohol, or skipping workouts. Listen to the podcast here. | |
| Events | |
| New York Regional Coffee Chat | |
| Tuesday, April 8 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CT | New York Coffee Chat Registration | |
| New York residents join us at 11:00 am CT on April 8 for an exclusive virtual event, "Get to Know Gies Coffee Chat," which is designed for current learners in the state of New York to invite their colleagues or friends to explore online learning at Gies. This coffee chat is an opportunity for your guest to learn how to advance their career through Gies graduate business education and for you to expand your professional network. If you attend and bring a friend or colleague who shares your interest in expanding their business knowledge, we'll offer you some complimentary Gies swag. Please provide your address on the registration form to receive your swag. Don't miss out on this opportunity to sip, chat, grab some swag, and network. Register and share the link with your guest! | |
| Gies First Generation Learner Coffee Chat | |
| Wednesday, April 9 | 1:00 - 2:00 pm CT | First Generation Learner Coffee Chat Registration | |
| We invite first-generation graduate learners—those who are the first in their family to pursue a graduate degree—to grab a coffee or tea and join our recruitment team, along with your fellow current learners who are also first-generation graduate learners, for a coffee chat. This session will explore the challenges faced by first-generation learners and highlight strategies for success in graduate education. You'll also learn about the support services available and gain insight into what it’s like to be a first-generation learner in Gies Online programs. Bring your questions—we look forward to connecting with you! | |
| Gies Dallas Business Reception with Dean W. Brooke Elliott | |
| Wednesday, April 9 | 5:00 - 8:00 pm CT | Dallas Business Reception Registration | |
| Join us for a Gies Business reception in Dallas to meet with Dean W. Brooke Elliott, hear an update on the College, and network with fellow learners and alumni. Join us at 5:00 pm for a special learning opportunity featuring Gies alum and Assistant Vice President of Technology and Transformation at AT&T, Brett Havens, in conversation with Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Chief Learning Officer, Nerissa Brown. A reception with Dean Brooke W. Elliott, featuring an update on the college, will follow at 6:00 pm. The event will take place at House of Blues Dallas (2200 N. Lamar Dallas, TX 75202). We look forward to connecting with you! | |
| Chicago iConnect | |
| Tuesday, April 22 | 6:30 - 9:00 pm CT | Chicago iConnect Registration | |
| Gies Business is looking forward to providing an opportunity for our iDegree learners and alumni in the Chicago Area to gather for an iConnect meet up! Join Gies staff, and your fellow learners for an evening of networking and connecting. The event will take place at Gibsons (5464 N. River Road Rosemont, IL 60018) Please register by Tuesday, April 15. Light food and refreshments will be provided. We look forward to connecting with you! | |
| Women’s Coffee Chat | |
| Wednesday, April 16 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CT | Women’s Coffee Chat Registration | |
| Join us to explore how women in business can achieve success in Gies Online Graduate Programs! A recruitment leader will be joined by some of the amazing women currently studying in one of our online programs. Bring your questions and a cup of coffee to sit back and discuss the experiences and challenges women face in business and how graduate education can help women succeed. | |
| 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. | |
| Illinois Coffee Chat | |
| Wednesday, April 2 | |
| California Coffee Chat | |
| Wednesday, April 2 | |
| Deadline to Apply to the May 2025 Degree List | |
| Sunday, April 6 | |
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