November 21 - 29
November 30
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Beginning this date, Fall 2020 instruction and final exams will utilize alternative delivery methods.
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Priority registration for Winter and Spring 2021 begins
Announcements:
- BIF hours and Office of Undergraduate Affairs updates: The Business Instructional Facility along with Wohlers and the Survey Building will be locked until January. For information on how to access services provided by the Office of Undergraduate Affairs please click here. For study spaces after Fall Break, please refer to spaces listed here: https://registrar.illinois.edu/event-scheduling/study-spaces/
- Graduating in December 2020? Please be sure to read the email that was sent regarding the December Convocation Ceremony. Visit the Gies Convocation website for more information: https://giesbusiness.illinois.edu/advancement/convocation
- May 2021 Graduation
- Apply for May 2021 Graduation: If you are wanting to graduate May 2021 you will need to notify the Gies College of Business. You can do this now and at the same time that you register for your final semester class through the student registration system. Information and instructions to apply for graduation can be found on Gies Groups: https://giesgroups.illinois.edu/advising/graduation/
- Undergraduate Graduation Planning | Tues, Dec 8 | Register | 3pm
Are you graduating May 2021? Congratulations! Join Gies Undergraduate Advisors to learn how to add your name to the Spring Degree List and prepare for your final semester.
- Gies College of Business Homecoming Cookinar | Tues, Dec 1 | Register | 6pm
Join Gies College of Business in collaboration with Gies Alum, Mike Harden, Executive Chef/Owner Caribbean Grill Restaurant • Food Truck • Catering for a virtual and interactive evening of fun and food! Celebrate Gies’ Homecoming and Taco Tuesday with fellow students and Gies Alumni, as you follow along with Chef Mike to prepare a delicious meal to share with family or enjoy all to yourself! This Zoom event has limited capacity so make sure to register today to secure your spot.
https://go.gies.illinois.edu/HomecomingCookinar2020
- Special Homecoming sale on all Gies Business merchandise
All Gies College of Business merchandise at Gameday Spirit will be 20% off from November 23–December 6 – including the Gies College of Business Homecoming long sleeve T-shirt. Be sure to stock up for all your gift-giving needs!
- Spring 2021 Courses
- BDI 199 - Data Storytelling (NEW)
This course is designed to quickly get you ramped up in the core foundations of data science (e.g. machine learning) through understandable metaphors, analogies, and tools that require little to no programming. More info
- BDI 475 - Introduction to Data Analytics Application in Business (NEW)
In this course, you'll work with the fundamental tools of data analysis such as the Python programming language, and Tableau visualization software. Find out more course information on the BDI 475 course overview website: https://bdi475.org/
- FIN 490 ETA - Entrepreneurship through Acquisition
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) is the exciting career path where business professionals buy and grow existing small businesses. The class meets Mon/Wed 6:00PM - 7:20PM online from 3/22/21 to 5/05/21. Questions? Contact Prof. Mark Smith at smithmk@illinois.edu
- Upcoming Events: The Office of Undergraduate Affairs will host a variety of virtual and in-person events over the semester. Be sure to check out our events calendar for an up to date listing.
- Cell Phone Smackdown | Thurs., Dec 3 | Virtual | 7 - 8:30pm | RSVP
You will compete against other students to win prizes by answering multiple choice trivia questions on your phone!
Undergraduate Success Lab (1041BIF) Announcements:
UIUC COVID-19 announcements/updates can be found here:
covid19.illinois.edu
Other Ways to Engage with Gies
- Be sure to check our Instagram and Facebook 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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