| Announcements | | Fall 2 Soft Launch Starts This Week | | Fall 2 courses that begin on Wednesday, October 15 will soft launch on Wednesday, October 8. Soft launch allows you to view your registered classes in both Canvas and Coursera a week ahead, giving you the chance to review your course syllabi and expectations before the official start date. Registering at least two weeks before the course start date ensures access to your course during the soft-launch period. | | Spring 1 2026 Course Support Applications Closing Soon | The Gies iDegrees course support application for the position of Synchronous Course Assistant (SCA) and Plagiarism Reviewer (PR) for Spring 1 2026 is closing soon. If you are interested in being considered for a position that will begin in Spring 1, please complete the Course Support Application no later than Thursday, October 9. The application will provide job descriptions for each role. Please read the requirements of each role to determine eligibility.
Application Process:
The application process only requires submitting the Gies iDegrees Course Support Application form.
- Even if you are currently working with us, you need to apply each term, so please make sure you apply before the deadline.
- Those selected for a position will be notified via email.
- Due to the volume of applications, late submissions will not be accepted.
- If you work on a course, you will not be eligible to take it for credit as a student later.
If you have any questions about the application, please email Emily Forbes at eforbes2@illinois.edu. | | Update Your Grouping Preference Form | | At the beginning of each 8-week session, you should update your availability for your course groups on the Grouping Preference Form. The grouping preference tool translates your time preferences into UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) so you can be grouped in your courses with individuals with similar availability around the globe. Take a moment today to finalize your availability! |
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| Salt Lake City Meet Up | Tuesday, October 14 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm MT
Gies Business is looking forward to providing an opportunity for our iDegree learners, alumni, and immersion participants in the Salt Lake City area to gather for a meet up! Join Assistant Professor Dawn Kink, Senior Lecturer Ron Guymon, Senior Assistant Director of Operations Rachel Ward, and your fellow learners for an evening of networking and connecting. The event will take place at Lake Effect (155 W 200 S Salt Lake City, UT 84101). Please register by Wednesday, October 8. Light food and refreshments will be provided. We look forward to connecting with you!
| | Register for the SLC Meet Up | | First Generation Learner Coffee Chat | Thursday, October 16 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm CT
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!
| | Register for the First Generation Coffee Chat | | Global Illini Gathering in Singapore | Saturday, November 8 | 1:30 - 8:00 pm SGT
Illinois is home to the brightest minds in scholarship and research and continues to create leaders who make an impact around the world. Join alumni, friends, learners, and university leaders at the Global Illini Gathering in Singapore on Saturday, November 8 at the Conrad Singapore Orchard (One Cuscaden Road, Singapore). Hosted by Gies College of Business and The Grainger College of Engineering, this event will feature thought-provoking panel discussions on AI and the Future of Work, Innovation at Illinois and Illinois’ Global Impact followed by an evening networking reception.
There is a $100 nonrefundable registration fee. Please note that the University cannot provide visa support. For entry requirements, consult the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority. For full event details, visit the Global Illini Gathering webpage. If you have questions, need disability accommodations, or wish to report food allergies, please contact globaladvancement@illinois.edu.
| | Register for the Global Illini Event in Singapore |
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| Podcast: Gies Alum and Culver's CEO Julie Fussner | | In the latest episode of the Gies Download, Gies alumna and Culver's CEO Julie Fussner talks about her unexpected path from marketing to the C-suite. From discovering a passion for organizational behavior to navigating uncertainty after graduation, she shares how a strong foundation at Gies Business helped guide her journey. Listen to the podcast here. |
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