October 16
- Deadline for UG to drop semester course via Student Self-Service without grade of W. Students may contact their college office to request an exception by petition to the drop deadline in the case of extraordinary circumstances.
- Deadline for UG to remove incomplete grade from previous semester to prevent change to F grade
- Deadline for UG to elect credit/no credit or change credit/no credit to regular grade basis in semester course
- Deadline for UG to file intent to use Campus Grade Replacement option in semester course
- Deadline for UG to withdraw from Fall semester (drop all courses) without grade of W
Announcements:
- Virtual Peer Tutoring! FREE tutoring in FIN 221, CS 105 (limited), Math 234 (Spring only), Econ 102/103/202/203/302, BADM 210, BADM 211 (pilot). Tutors are available to help lead group discussions, walk through homework, prepare for office hours, and help with exams. Building connections and promoting healthy learning through early review, questioning, and practice.... More information
- New International Business Minor is now available for Gies College undergraduate students to declare. By minoring in international business, you will gain a clear understanding of the opportunities, challenges, and complexities involved with global business; and with this minor on your transcript, future employers know that you have developed a deep understanding of the issues related to international business. More information
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Supply Chain Management Fall 2020 Application Open Until 10/16: Fall applications for the Supply Chain Management Program will be accepted through the end of the day Friday, October 16th, 2020. After the application period has closed, formal interviews will be held. Please contact Nehemiah Scott, SCM Program Director (nehemiah@illinois.edu) or Kelsey Ohnesorge, SCM Program Coordinator (graber2@illinois.edu) with any questions. Application can be found at: go.gies.illinois.edu/SCM
- Hallene Lecture - Innovating for the Next 100 Years: The Power of Digital Technology to Shape the Physical World Wed., Oct 14 | Zoom | 4 - 6pm | more info
Lessons from Silicon Valley and consumer-facing tech companies can provide insights to B2B companies looking to accelerate the pace of digital innovation and development. Caterpillar Chief Digital Officer Ogi Redzic will share how these lessons are informing Caterpillar’s digital strategy and propelling the 95-year-old company into the next century of growth.
- This Week's 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.
- Independent Entrepreneurs: Business Administration and the Arts (Virtual Panel Discussion), Tues., Oct 6 | Zoom | 2 - 3pm | more info
Speakers include: Dr. Mark Wolters, Teaching Associate Professor of Business Administration and Academic Director of the Marketing Major; Jose Guzman Borrero, University of Illinois Alumnus and Director of The Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective; and Jenelle Orcherton, Instructor for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Illinois and Artistic Director for the CU Jazz Festival.
- Let's Groove! Latin Jazz Fest, Tues., Oct 6 | The Gies Lounge, 6th Street Lawn| 5 - 7pm | more info
Access and Multicultural Engagement in Gies Undergraduate Affairs invites faculty, staff and students to join us Tuesday, October 6 from 5-7pm at the Gies Lounge (located outside, south of BIF), for an evening of Latin Jazz featuring Jose Guzman Borrero and The Afro-Caribbean Jazz Collective. Seating inside the tent is limited, but there is plenty of room to sit under the stars and enjoy the show. Masks and social distancing are required. For more information, email us at access@business.illinois.edu.
- Yoga & Fitness (Virtual)
- Pride Bingo (Virtual) |Sun., Oct 11 | 7:00 - 8:30pm | Link
In celebration of Coming Out Day, the Gies Office of Undergraduate Affairs, Graduate Programs and i-Degrees is excited to host Pride Bingo! It’s all the great elements of Playlist Bingo themed to the LGBTQ+ community. Participants identify who sings the songs and marks it off on their pride bingo card! The event is hosted by two comedic hosts, Daniel Webb and Renee Santos.
Undergraduate Success Lab (1041BIF) Announcements:
- The Undergraduate Success Lab is OPEN: Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm in 1041BIF. Stop by to get information about College and Campus resources.
- Elevate Your Impact Branding/Professionalism (Virtual) |Tues, Oct 13 | 5:30 - 7:30pm | [RSVP:829070]
Led by Patricia Cook this workshop will cover branding and professionalism. Limited space available. This workshops could cover a variety of topics including:
- Intro/First Impressions
- Conversation Starters/Elevator Pitches
- Verbal/Non-verbal communication pitfalls
- Staying current on your audience’s topics of interest
- Physical presentation
- Virtual Peer Advisors are available
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- Virtual Peer Tutoring are available
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
- Visit Gies Groups regularly to stay up-to-date with Gies events and resources.
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