At a Glance: June 30, 2025
Online Programs Announcements | |
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| University Closed: Independence Day | |
| The University will be closed on Friday, July 4 for Independence Day, a US federal holiday commemorating the Declaration of Independence and the establishment of the United States. Please refer to your course syllabi for assignment deadlines and live session schedules. University offices will be closed, and responses via email will be delayed during this time. Express Advising will also be cancelled. We look forward to interacting with you on Monday, July 7 when the University reopens. | |
| Salt Lake City Immersion: Deadline Extended | |
| Looking for a flexible, cost-effective immersion? The application deadline for our hybrid immersion in Salt Lake City, offered Fall 2025, has been extended to Monday, July 14. The roster will be finalized on Friday, July 18. This format combines virtual and in-person components for greater flexibility in cost and scheduling. The virtual part of the immersion will be spent preparing for the case competition with your group. For the in-person portion, you’ll participate in a case competition with a local company, explore local business practices and culture, and connect with fellow iDegree learners. Visit our calendar page for full details on the Salt Lake City hybrid immersion, including the application, deadlines, and trip itinerary. | |
| Deadline to Apply to the August 2025 Degree List | |
| Learners in their final semester of their program this summer must submit their application for graduation by Sunday, July 6. Submitting this application will add your name to the August 2025 degree list, allowing you to receive your diploma and have your degree awarded. Learners who graduate in August 2025 are eligible to participate in the December 2025 iDegree Convocation ceremony. Please remember that submitting your application for graduation will not register you for the convocation ceremony. | |
| Fall 2025 Ambassador Program Applications Now Open! | |
| Are you interested in helping us share what the Gies Online learner experience looks like with prospective students? We are looking for current learners to join the ambassador group to interact in one-to-one conversations, act as panelists during recruitment webinars, participate in office hours, host LinkedIn webinars or create and share quotes or social media posts. Applications are now open to join for the fall semester! We are looking for learners who will have a positive, proactive, and professional approach and are interested in developing their leadership and presentation skills. Applications are due by Friday, July 11 at 11:59 pm CT. Click here for the Ambassador Application. Questions? Email Lori Hayes. | |
| Graduate College Professional Development Workshops | |
| On behalf of the Graduate College, we are excited to share two upcoming virtual workshops that are available to our learners. Strategic Storytelling: Your Application Materials More than lists of accomplishments, your resume, CV, cover letter, and other application materials should make a clear, convincing case for why you are equipped to succeed in a role. In this workshop, the graduate college will discuss techniques for strategically crafting application materials that make that compelling argument. Topics will include deciding what to include in your application materials, how to write about your past experience in ways that catch the eye of readers, and tips for making your application materials send a cohesive message about your capabilities. The workshop will take place Friday, July 11 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm CT. No registration is required. Click here to join the Zoom session for the Application Materials Workshop. Strategic Storytelling: Your Online Presence Used effectively, online tools like LinkedIn, GitHub repositories, and personal websites can play an important role in promoting your availability to work, showcasing your skills and talents, and networking with other professionals. But it's often unclear how to best use these tools to tell your professional story. In this workshop, you will learn strategies for planning your online presence and for ensuring that it aligns with your career goals. The workshop will take place Friday, July 18 from 12:00 -1:00 pm CT. No registration is required. Click here to join the Zoom session for the Online Presence Workshop. | |
| 2025 ROMBA Conference: Rhythm & Resilience | |
| This year’s Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA) Conference is being held in New Orleans, LA from September 25 - 27. The ROMBA Conference is the world’s largest gathering of LGBTQ+ business students and alumni. The event includes a variety of panels, workshops, receptions, and a career fair with dozens corporate partners across industries recruiting MBA talent. ROMBA’s mission is to increase the influence of the LGBTQ+ community in business through education, inspiration and connection. Allies and those not fully represented under the LGBTQ+ umbrella are welcome to attend. Check out the ROMBA website for more information on the agenda and registration. For additional questions, please contact the event organizers. | |
| Events | |
| Women's Coffee Chat | |
| Thursday, July 10 | 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. | |
| Gies First Generation Learner Coffee Chat | |
| Thursday, July 17 | 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! | |
| Share the Benefits of Gies Online | |
| Friday, July 18 | 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 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. | |
| University Closed: Independence Day | |
| Friday, July 4 | |
| Deadline to Apply to Graduate Via Self-Service | |
| Sunday, July 6 | |
| Deadline to Add an Embedded Certificate for Summer 2025 | |
| Sunday, July 6 | |
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