At a Glance: April 14, 2025
Online Programs Announcements | |
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| Summer and Fall Registration Opens This Week | |
| Registration for Summer and Fall opens this week and you can view your registration time ticket in Student Self-Service. You can register for both the Summer and Fall semesters at the same time. Tuition for Fall courses will not be charged until the beginning of the Fall 2025 semester. The Course Offerings Page will guide your course selection. Click on the course offerings link for your program and select “View Summer or Fall 2025 Courses" to locate Course Registration Numbers (CRNs), live session schedules, and course MOOCs. We recommend registering using UIUC Self-Service by May 7 to ensure access to Canvas and Coursera at that time. 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 on your upcoming course today! If you have a question about registration or course planning please connect with a Specialist. | |
| Podcast: The Hidden Costs of Cheating - Lessons From the Houston Astros Scandal | |
| Gies Business professors Deepak Somaya and Joe Mahoney explain that despite a carefully planned system, the Astros’ cheating didn’t statistically improve their performance. It turns out, "There often are a lot of hidden costs or unintended consequences to strategic action." This episode unpacks three major factors that undermined the Astros’ efforts and draws powerful lessons for businesses. From organizational identity conflict to disruption of routines, this study highlights why sometimes the shortcut isn’t worth it. Listen to this episode here. | |
| Events | |
| Ivy Exec Partner Event: Lead Across Borders | |
| Tuesday, April 15 | 11:00 am -12:00 pm CT | Ivy Exec Registration | |
| Join us for this engaging fireside chat, "Lead Across Borders: Decode Cross-Cultural Communication Challenges," in partnership with Ivy Exec. This chat will be led by Tina Girndt-Clougherty, Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Business Administration within the Gies College of Business, Mohamed Zaher, Senior Manager of Product Development in the Automotive Industry, and Iveren Ityoikaa, African Diaspora Partnerships Manager for Ashoka, and will explore key differences in verbal and nonverbal communication across cultures, including the role of pauses and silence, explicit versus implicit messaging, and direct versus indirect feedback styles. We’ll delve into how these differences can lead to cultural misunderstandings and, at times, serious conflicts. Through entertaining examples from Germany, Egypt, Nigeria, and the United States, we’ll bring these concepts to life and provide practical insights for navigating cross-cultural communication challenges. | |
| 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! | |
| iDegree Webinar: Immersion Opportunities Within Gies Online | |
| Thursday, April 24 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm CT | iDegree Immersion Webinar Registration | |
| Are you interested in participating in an immersion experience while in your degree program? Gies Online offers virtual and in-person immersion options, both domestic and global. As an immersion participant, you will engage in a case competition with a host country’s business, immerse yourself in the business practices and culture of the host country, and collaborate with fellow iDegree learners as well as business graduate students from around the world. Join Gies Online staff and past iDegree immersion participants in this webinar to learn how these programs can enhance your business education and expand career opportunities, setting you apart in today’s global business environment. | |
| 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. | |
| Summer and Fall Registration Time Tickets Open | |
| Monday, April 14 | |
| Spring Program Capstone Begins | |
| Wednesday, April 16 | |
| Women's Coffee Chat | |
| Wednesday, April 16 | |
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