At a Glance: April 27, 2026
Announcements
Check Your Junk Email Folder
We want to make you aware of a recent change from Microsoft that may impact your Illinois email delivery. Beginning April 22, some legitimate messages, particularly automated messages from @uillinois.edu addresses, may be routed to your junk or spam folder.
While our campus email team actively investigates and works toward a resolution, please check your junk folder to ensure you do not miss important communications. We appreciate your understanding.
Summer 2026 Registration Reminder
Summer courses begin on May 20, and you can register today! We encourage you to connect with a Student and Academic Success Specialist if you'd like assistance with registration and course selection. We recommend learners register for summer courses by May 6 to have access to courses by soft launch on May 13. Registration will not be permitted after 11:59 pm CT on the first day of class. Courses may reach capacity before the registration deadline, so it is advised to register early.
Attention May 2026 Graduates: Share Your Gies Journey
Whether you are attending the graduation ceremony in person or you can't make it to campus, we’d love to feature your Gies journey and hear what earning your degree means to you! We’re collecting videos to create a special May 2026 graduation reel, which we will share in future marketing efforts. If you’re interested in participating in person at graduation or would like to submit a video, please email Roxana Madani.
Here’s the December 2025 Graduation Reel for inspiration!
Here are some quick tips to help you get started:
- Make an outline of what you would like to say.
- Make sure your camera is stable (have someone video you or use a tripod).
- Choose an interesting background with good lighting - wear your cap and gown or something orange and blue!
- Be yourself - personality is key!
We’re excited to celebrate your accomplishments and share your story—congratulations, and we look forward to hearing from you!
Gies Events
Invite a Colleague to a Gies Virtual Regional Event
We’re hosting a series of virtual regional events for prospective learners interested in exploring Gies—and we’d love your help spreading the word.
If you have a colleague, friend, or professional contact who might benefit from learning more about our programs, invite them to join! You’re also welcome to attend alongside them to share your experience, connect with others in your region, and help showcase the Gies community.
This coffee chat is an opportunity for your guest to learn about our portfolio of online credentials and how to advance their career through Gies graduate business education. When you register, you can share your colleague’s name and email and we’ll send them a personal invitation, or simply share the registration link with them directly.
International Region | Wednesday, May 6 | 9:00 - 10:00 am CT
International Coffee Chat Registration
Texas Region | Wednesday, May 6 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm CT
Texas Coffee Chat Registration
Munich Meet Up
Saturday, May 16 | 5:00 - 6:00 pm CEST
Gies Business is would like to invite our iDegree learners, alumni, and immersion participants in the Munich area to join us for a networking reception during our Germany Immersion. This event offers a great opportunity to connect with local Gies students and alumni, as well as immersion participants, faculty, and staff. Join Clinical Assistant Professor of Accountancy, Dawn Kink; Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Tina Girndt-Clougherty; Student and Academic Success Specialists, Micaela Childress and Eric Powell; and your fellow learners to grow your Gies Business network. The event will take place Saturday, May 16 at Maritim Hotel München in the piano bar (Goethestraße 780336 München). Please register by Wednesday, May 6. Space is limited. Light food and refreshments will be provided. We look forward to connecting with you!
Berlin Meet Up
Friday, May 22 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm CEST
Gies Business We would like to invite you to join us for our closing dinner during the Germany Immersion in Berlin. This event offers a great opportunity to connect with local Gies students and alumni, as well as immersion participants, faculty, and staff. Join Associate Director of Operations, Rachel Ward; Clinical Assistant Professor of Accountancy, Dawn Kink; Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Tina Girndt-Clougherty; Student and Academic Success Specialists, Micaela Childress and Eric Powell; and your fellow learners to grow your Gies Business network. The event will take place on Friday, May 22 at Solar (Stresemannsrtasse 76, 10963, Berlin). Please register by Wednesday, May 6. Dinner and refreshments will be provided. We look forward to connecting with you!
Gies News
Podcast: Gies Business Dean Brooke Elliott
Nearly two years into her tenure as Gies Business Dean, Brooke Elliott shares her vision to dramatically increase the number of students who can benefit from a Gies education, driven by her belief in education’s power to change lives and create lasting impact. Listen to this episode of the podcast here.
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.
Chicago Meet Up
Tuesday April 28
New York Regional Coffee Chat
Thursday April 30
In Case You Missed It...
Previous At-a-Glance issues are available for viewing via the Announcements section of the Online Programs website.