At a Glance: April 28, 2025
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| Upcoming Changes to Business Analytics Specialization Courses | |
Beginning this fall, courses in the Business Analytics specialization will be updated to keep the curriculum aligned with faculty expertise, industry trends, and evolving job market demands. The specialization will:
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| Explore Careers in Illinois State Government | |
| The State of Illinois offers a wide range of meaningful careers that make a difference—many in communities across the state. This in-person interactive event is designed for soon-to-be graduates seeking full-time positions, as well as students of all class levels who are curious about public service as a long-term career path. The event will take place on Tuesday, April 29 in Conference Room 143 in The Career Center (715 S. Wright St., Champaign, IL 61820). Meet with the recruitment and career counseling team from the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) to learn how to navigate the application process, get tips during a resume and application workshop, and receive personalized feedback to help you stand out. Morning Session (10:00 am - 12:00 pm CT)
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| Deadline to Register for May 2025 Convocation Events | |
| The deadline to register for the May 2025 convocation ceremony and Open House is Friday, May 2. Registration is a separate process for each event. Please see the event calendar for event details and registration. | |
| Attention May 2025 Graduates: Share Your Journey With Us | |
| Whether you are attending the graduation ceremony in person or you can't make it to campus, we’d love to feature your Gies journey and hear what earning your degree means to you! We’re collecting videos to create a special May 2025 graduation reel, which we will share in future marketing efforts. If you’re interested in participating, please email Lori Hayes. Here’s the December 2024 Graduation Reel for inspiration! Take a look to get an idea of what we’re looking for, and here are some quick tips to help you get started:
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| How a Gies Business Chatbot is Transforming Learning and Winning Awards | |
| Gies College of Business professor Douglas Laney, a world-renowned expert on the field of infonomics, who teaches MBA 565: Infonomics, set out to help students learn about data strategy by interacting with a chatbot, just like they would with a mentor or industry expert. He built Cleo, an AI-powered learning tool that helps students learn about data strategy and business analytics in the real world. Now, that innovation is earning international recognition; Laney's project is a finalist for "Most Innovative Use of AI" at the DataIQ Awards Americas, selected from more than 400 entries. Learn more about his project here. | |
| Events | |
| Texas Regional Coffee Chat | |
| Tuesday, May 6 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm CT | Texas Coffee Chat Registration | |
| Texas residents join us at 12:00 pm CT on May 6 for an exclusive virtual event, "Get to Know Gies Coffee Chat," which is designed for current learners in the state of Texas 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! | |
| International Coffee Chat | |
| Thursday, May 8 | 9:00 - 10:00 am CT | International Coffee Chat Registration | |
| International learners join us at 9:00 am CT on May 8 for an exclusive virtual event, "Get to Know Gies Coffee Chat," which is designed for current international learners 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! | |
| New Jersey Regional Coffee Chat | |
| Thursday, May 8 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CT | New Jersey Coffee Chat Registration | |
| New Jersey residents join us at 11:00 am CT on May 8 for an exclusive virtual event, "Get to Know Gies Coffee Chat," which is designed for current learners in the state of New Jersey 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! | |
| Military Coffee Chat | |
| Wednesday, May 14 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm CT | Military Coffee Chat Registration | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| Deadline to Register for May 2025 Convocation Events | |
| Friday, May 2 | |
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