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Online Programs Announcements
| | Salt Lake City Immersion: Deadline Today | Looking for a flexible, cost-effective immersion? The application deadline for our hybrid immersion in Salt Lake City, offered Fall 2025, is due today, Monday, July 14. The roster will be finalized this 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.
| | Launch of GiesConnect | We look forward to connecting with you in our new online community platform – GiesConnect, powered by InScribe!
GiesConnect is your virtual hub for community, connection, and support from your peers and Gies staff throughout your program. Use this space to ask questions, share experiences, make connections, network with peers, and find resources you need to be successful during your program and beyond. You can access GiesConnect from the Gies Student Portal homepage under the “Links and Information section.”
Prefer to stay connected on the go? Download the InScribe mobile app! Once logged into the community, simply click your profile in the upper right corner and select “Mobile App Access” for instructions. As a reminder, Workplace by Meta will shut down August 1, 2025. If you have questions about the transition or accessing GiesConnect, email i-support@illinois.edu.
| | MBA 543 MOOC 1 Launch | We’re excited to announce the launch of the updated MOOC 1 for MBA 543: Digital Media and Marketing. If you’ve already completed the previous version and earned a certificate, it will still count toward your for-credit course. However, we highly encourage you to review the revised materials, as updated content will be reflected in the coursework. MOOC 2 will be announced in an upcoming At-a-Glance newsletter and is expected to launch before the course is offered this fall. Start exploring the updated MOOC 1: Digital Marketing Strategy: Navigating Emerging Media and AI.
| | Fall 1 Registration Reminder | Fall courses begin on August 13. There is still time to view your program's course offerings and get registered. Some courses reach capacity before the course begins, so register soon to ensure a seat in the course. While you may register up to 11:59 pm CT on the first day of class, please register by Wednesday, July 30 to ensure you have access to Canvas and Coursera by soft launch. Have a question about registration? Drop by Express Advising for a quick 15 minute 1:1 or reach out to i-support@illinois.edu.
| | Midwest Healthcare Management Conference | Join Carle Illinois College of Medicine and Gies College of Business for the Midwest Healthcare Conference 2025. 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. You can review the agenda and register for the conference on the Midwest Healthcare Conference website. We look forward to collaborating with you in shaping the future of healthcare!
| | Join the Dr. Bot Challenge | Put your skills to the test in an exciting data competition hosted as part of the Midwest Healthcare Management Conference. The Dr. Bot Data Challenge invites University of Illinois learners to develop large language models (LLMs) specifically trained to respond to patient-initiated clinical questions with clarity, accuracy, and contextual sensitivity.
Top three teams will present at the conference, be co-authors in a peer-reviewed publication, and compete for cash prizes. If selected as a top-three team, in-person attendance at the Midwest Healthcare Conference in Champaign is required.
While the challenge is already underway, registration is still open! Visit the data challenge webpage to explore details about the competition, including key deadlines, judging criteria, and registration. For questions, please reach out to midwest.data.competition@gmail.com.
| | MBA Veterans Career Conference & Expo | Registration is now open for the 18th annual MBA Veterans Career Conference hosted by MBA Veterans. The Career Conference & Expo will be held in Atlanta, Georgia from October 9 - 10. A virtual career fair will be held on October 17. The career conference includes networking lunches, career panels, and opportunities to meet recruiters and connect with other veteran MBA students. Registration for the virtual career fair is free. This conference is open to those who have served as an officer, NCO, or enlisted member of the US or Non-US military service. To register and to learn more, visit the MBA Veterans website.
| 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.
| | Fall 2025 Hybrid Immersion Application Due | Monday, July 14
| | Summer Courses End | Tuesday, July 15
| | iMBA Summer Specialization Capstones Begin | Wednesday, July 16
| | First Generation Learner Coffee Chat | Thursday, July 17
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