At a Glance: June 9, 2025

Jun 10, 2025
Online Programs Announcements
 
Schedule an Advising Meeting With a Specialist
Have any questions about your degree program? Summer is a great time to meet with a specialist! The Student and Academic Success Specialists provide academic advising and support for all students in Gies Online Programs. Whether you need assistance with registration, course selections, dropping or withdrawing from classes, degree planning, or accessing resources available to you - our team is here to help! We offer 25 minute one-on-one Advising Appointments and 15 minute one-on-one Express Advising sessions (first-come, first-serve). You can also email i-support@illinois.edu  at any time, with any question. We are here for you!
Midwest Healthcare Management Conference
Join Carle Illinois College of Medicine and Gies College of Business for the 2025 Midwest Healthcare Management Conference. This in-person event will take place Friday, August 22, on campus, at the iHotel and Conference Center (1900 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820).This year’s conference will explore how to improve healthcare access across all settings—from primary and preventive care to emergency and inpatient services. More information including the event time and agenda will be announced soon. See the event website to register for the conference and find updates on the agenda. We look forward to collaborating with you in shaping the future of healthcare! 
McKinley Relaxation Techniques
As a Gies Online learner, you have a lot of commitments and responsibilities to balance — finding time to relax can be a challenge. Luckily, McKinley Health Center provides a list of relaxation techniques, exercises, and tips on their website! Check out their online resources here
Gies MBA Learner on Leadership Team of Cozad Finalist Startup
The Cozad New Venture Challenge wrapped up its 25th anniversary competition on April 17. Of the 308 University of Illinois startups competing for more than $500,000 in funding, only six were invited to present at the finals. Lakshmi Priya Rangaraju, who will complete her MBA from Gies College of Business this year, leads the business operations for one of those finalists, VOCA Health. The startup is building a voice disorder management tool for ENT and speech pathology clinicians and patients. Read more about Rangaraju’s project here.
 
Events
 
Share the Benefits of Gies Online
Thursday, June 26 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm CT | Share the LinkedIn Live Registration Link
Do you know someone interested in Gies Online who still has questions about our credentials? Invite them to join this LinkedIn Live with Gies Online event to learn more directly from our learners and recruitment staff! The event will provide an overview of the available credentials through Gies Graduate Programs, feature insights from current ambassadors, and include a Q&A session. We are eager to connect with anyone you know who might be interested in our programs.
 
This Week at Gies

Use theEvent 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. 
 
Chicago iConnect
Tuesday, June 10
 
Gies Global Learner Coffee Chat
Thursday, June 12
 
Stamford, Connecticut Meet Up
Thursday, June 12
 
In Case You Missed It...
Use the Online Program Announcements to view the previous At-a-Glance issue.