Message from Associate Dean, Dr. Kevin Jackson

The recent headlines surrounding the admissions scandal, where wealthy parents essentially bribed their children’s way into elite colleges, reminds me of the loaded word, “privilege.” I say it’s “loaded” because we often aren’t sure what to make of the word. Today, here’s what I make of the word: 1) Being privileged isn’t something to feel guilty about. Most of us aren’t responsible for our privilege so it’s not something to apologize for. 2) Because we’re not responsible for it, we should be more grateful than proud of what privilege has brought us. 3) When we mistake privilege for entitlement, we make a grave error that can ruin our community. It is a great privilege to be part of our Gies family, but let’s be more grateful than proud, and let us respond to our gratefulness by being generous towards others.

Announcements

• Celebrate Business Week!  (April 8 - 12)
  Over the week we will have a variety of activities and events to celebrate the Gies Community. 
  Monday, 4/8 - Stop by the BIF Atrium for a chance to win some Gies swag.   
  Thursday, 4/11 - Celebrate the rich diversity of the Gies Community with International Day.  10:45 - 1pm, BIF Atrium
  Friday, April 12 - Come together and serve the Champaign/Urbana community through IMPACT Day.  More information and to RVSP please visit go.business.illinois.edu/impactday 
   
• Congratulations to the recipients of the Senior 100 and Gies Dean's Scroll 
   
• Seniors: April 11 is the last day to order your Graduation Regalia online. Orders placed after this date may incur additional fees. More information can be found here.  Reminder: Guest tickets and registration are required for the Campus-wide Ceremony.  For the Gies Convocation Ceremony, RSVP and guest tickets are not required.   

• Be sure to check our bi-weekly Instagram videos to see what is happening in the Gies College of Business @giesbusiness
• Don't forget to visit Gies Groups regularly to stay up-to-date with Gies events and resources.

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