| Announcements | | Limited Advising Services This Week | | Limited academic advising services will be offered this week due to iConverge 2025. Express Advising will still be held this week on Monday, September 8 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm CT and 1:00 to 3:00 pm CT. However, Express Advising will be available on Wednesday, September 10 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm CT only. There will be no Express Advising held on Friday, September 12. To reach our Student and Academic Success Team, please email i-support@illinois.edu or schedule an appointment with a specialist. | | Updated Schedule for MBA 562 Live Sessions | The Fall 2025 live session schedule for MBA 562: Introduction to Business Analytics: Communicating with Data has been updated. While the session times remain the same, the day has changed to Wednesday. Please see the revised schedule below:
Updated Live Session Schedule (Central Time):
- Live Session 1: Wednesdays 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Live Session 2: Wednesdays 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at i-support@illinois.edu. | | Path to Purpose: Share Your Story in Wymer Hall | Participate in our all-new Path to Purpose initiative. We’ll be featuring “Path to Purpose” profiles on the large digital wall in Steven S. Wymer Hall, highlighting the paths of learners, alumni, faculty, and staff.
Everyone’s path is different, and we want to celebrate the broad range of paths within our community. Submit YOUR story to share the opportunities, experiences, and achievements you’ve had along your educational journey thus far – like building expertise in your field, transitioning to a new career path, making an impact on your community, or other milestones. Watch the Step-by-Step Tutorial for Sharing Your Path to Purpose or view sample profiles for ideas and guidance.
We’re excited to read your “Path to Purpose.” Keep an eye on the digital wall in Wymer Hall. You never know when your profile might be featured! | | TEDx Gies: Share Your Story! | What brought you to Gies? What compelled you to pursue your MBA degree? Whether it was a pivotal life event, a career setback, or the passion to make an impact on those around you, we want to hear from you!
Gies has partnered with TED to help share your narrative. Be a part of a custom audio ad by sharing the obstacles and challenges you have faced and how Gies helped you overcome those challenges. If selected, you’ll spend time working with a TED producer to develop your story, which will be featured throughout TED Business, TED Tech, and TED Health Podcasts. Selected stories will be two to three minutes in length, and should have a clear beginning, middle, and end, highlighting a conflict you faced and how the iMBA resolved that conflict. Your submission will not only be a testament to your personal growth but will also serve as an inspiration to those who are looking for the next step in their journey and are ready to learn how the iMBA could help get them there.
To be considered, complete this form (https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/1217030306) and submit a two-to-three-minute audio or video recording of why your story should be featured on TED. Applications should be submitted no later than Wednesday, September 17. Semi-finalists will be notified by September 22, and finalists will be notified no later than September 30. | | 2025 National Black MBA Association Conference & Expo | The National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Conference & Expo is coming to Houston, Texas, September 24 - 27, 2025. This year’s theme, TRANSFORM 2025, focuses on inspiring innovation, building connections, and driving lasting change in business and leadership.
Highlights include:
- Career Expo with nearly 300 top employers (Sept. 25 - 26)
- Dynamic sessions from today’s leading business voices
- Networking and social events to build quality connections
Whether you’re exploring career opportunities, expanding your network, or seeking inspiration, this is an incredible opportunity to engage with one of the largest gatherings of Black business professionals in the country. Visit the NBMBAA conference web page for registration and detailed information. If you have questions about the conference, please contact the event organizers at conference@nbmbaa.org. | | Diversify Your Career Strategy | It is important to have a holistic approach to your career search and Gies Online Programs offers resources to diversify your career strategy, including: - Handshake- Explore job postings and connect directly with employers.
- Big Interview- Practice mock interviews for a hands-on learning experience.
- VMock- An AI resume builder tailored to your specific skills and career path.
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| Share Your Gies Journey at iConverge: Student Video Testimonials | Friday, September 12 | 2:30 - 4:30 pm CT | In-Person Event
We’re looking for volunteers to record short video testimonials during iConverge on Friday, September 12, from 2:30 - 4:30 pm CT at the Business Instructional Facility. You’ll be asked a few quick questions about your experience in the program, the Gies community, and the impact iConverge has had on you. The process takes less than 10 minutes and select stories may be featured in future marketing efforts to inspire prospective learners. We look forward to connecting with you!
| | Register to Share Your Journey | | Gies Global Learner Coffee Chat | Wednesday, September 17 | 9:00 - 10:00 am CT
We invite all international learners in Gies Online Programs to our global learner coffee chat. Join a member of our recruitment team and several of our international current learners as they discuss their successes, answer questions and share advice and resources. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow international learners, exchange perspectives, and share valuable resources that have enhanced your experience in the program.
| | Gies Global Learner Coffee Chat | | Ivy Exec Webinar: Leading Complex Organizations | Thursday, September 25 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CT
Leading in today’s large, multi-level organizations involves knowing not just what different units are doing but also which units are considered most and least elite. Units’ status matters as employees can see themselves as part of a particular unit as much as, if not more so, than part of the organization as a whole. Join Professors Jeff Loewenstein and Raveh Harush for a discussion of recent research on leading in complex organizations.
| | Register for the Ivy Exec Webinar | | Share the Benefits of Gies Online Programs | Friday, September 26 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm CT
Do you know someone interested in Gies Online but still has questions about our credentials? Share this event and invite them to learn more directly from our students 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 would love to connect with anyone you know who might be interested.
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| Celebrating Achievements in 2024 - 2025: Annual Report | | As we prepare for the start of a new semester, please take a moment to celebrate the past academic year with the 2024 - 2025 Gies Business Annual Report. The report highlights many of the College’s milestones and achievements from the past academic year, including Brooke Elliott’s installation as dean, faculty and staff excellence, advancements in our use of AI, exciting updates on Steven S. Wymer Hall, and so much more. Enjoy videos, podcast episodes, stories, and quotes, as we celebrate a memorable year and look ahead to the next. |
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| 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. | MBA 561 Ends
Tuesday, September 9 | MBA 562 Begins
Wednesday, September 10 | iConverge 2025
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