March 11
- Deadline for UG to drop POT 1 (full semester) course via Student Self-Service without grade of W
- Deadline for UG to remove incomplete grade from previous semester to prevent change to F grade
- Deadline for UG to file intent to use Campus Grade Replacement option in a POT 1 course
- Deadline for UG to elect credit/no credit or change credit/no credit to regular grade basis in POT 1 (full semester) course
- Deadline for UG to withdraw from Spring 2022 semester(drop all courses) without grade of W
March 12 - 20
March 21
- Priority registration Time Tickets (earliest registration times) for Summer and Fall 2022 available on Student Self-Service
- POT B courses begin (non-standard courses may begin earlier or later)
OUA Announcements:
- Let's Talk with Gies Embedded Counselor | Tues & Thurs | 1-2 pm | 2008BIF | no RSVP
Let's Talk is a program that offers a confidential space where you can share your concerns and ask for suggestions about solutions and resources—or it can also be a place to have someone who can listen and offer support. It is not necessary to schedule an appointment, and there is no fee. More info
- Gies Major Exploration Week
Join Business Career Services and Academic Advisors for Major Exploration Week! We are hosting multiple one hour, virtual sessions for all majors offered in Gies. Each session will cover curriculum and career information to help you determine which major path is the best fit for your aspirations. Visit the Advising Events page to locate workshop times and Zoom links for the major you are most interested in. We encourage you to attend all of the sessions for majors that interest you. More info
- OUA High School Outreach Program
The Undergraduate Admissions Team has created an opportunity for you to go back to your high school and share what you love most about Gies Business. If you are interested in presenting to your high school either in-person or virtually, please fill out this form and we'll be in touch. More info
- Staying for Summer? Apply to be a Gies Registration Guide!
Are you in search of on-campus employment this summer? Do you enjoy helping your peers and sharing your Gies experience? If so, consider applying for the Gies Registration Guide position! Guides assist the academic advising team during New Student Registration (June 1 - July 15, 2022), welcoming new first-year and transfer students and assisting them with fall course selection. The application is open until 11:55pm on February 28th. This position is only open to Gies students. Questions about the position should be directed to Heather Fletcher (hfletch@illinois.edu). Apply through Gies Groups: https://cglink.me/2dL/s63583
Undergraduate Success Lab Announcements:
The Undergraduate Success Lab (1041 BIF) is offering free printing services every Friday this semester. Students can print up to 20 pages each session.
- Coming up this week in the Undergraduate Success Lab (1041BIF):
Exploring Health Professions as a Business Student | Wed., Feb. 23 | 3pm
Interested in medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, or other health professions? Attend our workshop to meet with Health Profession Advisors from the Campus Career Center to explore your options, identify resources, and discuss prerequisite courses needed for these programs. Register here: https://cglink.me/2dL/r1482673
Gies High School Outreach Program Information Session | Wed., Feb. 23 | 4pm
The Undergraduate Admissions Team has created an opportunity for you to go back to your high school and share what you love most about Gies Business. If you are interested in presenting to your high school either in-person or virtually, stop by this session to learn how to get involved. Register here: https://cglink.me/2dL/r1414216
Campus/College Announcements:
- Removing Invisible Barriers in Mental Health Through Ethical Entrepreneurship | Tues., Feb 22 | 6pm - 7:30pm | Zoom | Register
Please join the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Gies Business for a special Black History Month conversation featuring Kevin Dedner, CEO and founder of Hurdle, an innovative digital mental health platform company in Washington, DC, that provides culturally intentional teletherapy to eliminate barriers that make it harder for people of color to get mental health care. In 2021 Hurdle raised $5 million in seed funding to accelerate expansion of its mental health platform. This will be a dynamic, informative discussion. There will also be opportunities for questions from the audience.
- Join us for a new webinar series Blockchain in Business: Empowering You to Manage Disruption
Blockchain is beginning to transform virtually every industry – from groceries to financial transactions and everywhere in between. So what is blockchain? And what does it mean for business? At Gies, we’re bringing together academic and industry leaders for a series of webinars to answer these questions, discuss the disruptive power of technology, and explore how you can adapt and incorporate it into your career.
- Blockchain and Its Application in Business
February 23, 2022 | 10-11 am CST | Register
- Blockchain and Accounting: Big Deal or Big Dud
March 9, 2022 | 6-7 pm CST | Register
- Imprint i-Program | Sat., Feb 26 | 10am - 4:30pm | Illini Union, Room ABC | RSVP required
The Imprint i-Program focuses on competencies necessary for displaying leadership during times of personal and professional transition. Each year, alumni are chosen from a variety of professions and academic colleges and invited to share their own personal stories of success and challenge around transition after college. Lunch is provided so you must register to participate!
- Black History Month Celebration | Mon., Feb 28 | 11am - 1pm | BIF Commons |
Join us for a Black History Month Celebration on February 28 from 11 am-1 pm in BIF Commons. Stop by to learn more about the Gies Black Trailblazers and enjoy food provided by local Black-owned businesses. Neil Street Blues will provide take-and-go meals, and Cookies by Kim will provide cookies. The meals will include sliced turkey and dressing with yams, greens, and mac and cheese. There will also be a vegan option that will include tofu turkey, yams, and vegan collard greens. Food is free for all Gies students.
- Introduction to Investment Banking Academy | Wed., Mar 2 | 6pm | Deloitte Auditorium | Register
Meet the new Investment Banking Academy director, Jim Bertram, and learn more about the investment banking industry and what IBA has to offer. This event is open to all majors.
- Undergraduate Research Assistantship Opportunity with Dr. Sarah Lim
Dr. Lim is looking for 5-6 undergraduate research assistants who are interested in consumer research! Students will be able to learn consumer research design, data management, and analysis methodology. More info
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