Graduating in Spring 2026? You have been added to the Gies Online Programs Graduation Course! This course contains helpful information about graduation and your transition as an Alum.
- If you have already accepted the email invitation to join the course, be sure you are logged in to Illinois on Coursera, then click the link above to access the course.
- To enroll in the course, make sure to accept your email invitation from Coursera. Search your Illinois email for "Join Graduation Course." Please confirm that you are logged in to Illinois on Coursera before accessing the course link.
If you are scheduled to graduate in Spring 2026 and have not received an invite to your Illinois email, please email i-support@illinois.edu. | Apply to Be a Growth Group Facilitator for BUS 401 |
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| BUS 401 is hiring Growth Group Facilitators (GGFs) for Spring 2026! As a GGF, you will lead three 20-minute small-group sessions (10–20 students each), creating space for discussion, connection, and applying course concepts. GGFs also support the course by tracking student progress, grading assignments, and helping organize events and discussion guides. This is a great opportunity to build teaching experience and foster student growth in a dynamic learning environment! If you are interested in being a GGF for BUS 401, apply by November 30. |
| Spring 2026 Ambassador Applications Now Open! |
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Are you passionate about sharing what makes the Gies Online student experience special? We’re looking for enthusiastic current students to join our Gies Online Ambassador Program for the Spring 2026 semester!
As an ambassador, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Engage in one-on-one conversations with prospective learners
- Serve as panelists during recruitment webinars
- Participate in office hours
- Host LinkedIn Live sessions
- Create and share quotes or social media posts.
Applications are now open! We’re seeking students who bring a positive, proactive, and professional approach and are eager to grow their leadership and presentation skills. Applications are due by December 5 at 11:59pm CT. Click here for the Ambassador Application. Questions? Email Kate Deering.
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Gies Events | Cape Town, South Africa Meet Up |
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Friday, January 9 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm SAST
Gies Business is looking forward to providing an opportunity for our iDegree learners and alumni in the Cape Town, South Africa area to gather for a meet up! Join Professor Steve Raquel and your fellow learners for an evening of networking and connecting. The event will take place at Grand Africa Cafe (1 Haul Road, V&A Waterfront, Granger Bay, Cape Town). Please register by Friday, January 2. Light food and refreshments will be provided. We look forward to connecting with you!
| | Register for the Cape Town Meet Up | | Champaign-Urbana iConnect | Friday, January 16 | 5:00 - 7:00 pm CT
Gies Business is looking forward to providing an opportunity for our iDegree learners and alumni in the Champaign-Urbana area to gather for an iConnect! Join your fellow learners for an evening of networking and connecting. The event will take place at Papa Del’s (1201 S Neil Street Champaign, IL). Please register by Friday, January 9. Light food and refreshments will be provided. We look forward to connecting with you!
| | Register for the Champaign-Urbana iConnect |
Gies NewsThis 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. |
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Military Coffee Chat
Thursday, November 20 |
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| Previous At-a-Glance issues are available for viewing via the Announcements section of the Online Programs website. | |
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