From: Office of Undergraduate Affairs
Date: September 18, 2022
Subject: Gies at a Glance: Week 5 - A message from Gies Undergraduate Affairs



 
Academic Advising Career Services  Events  Study Abroad  

 

Academic Calendar (https://registrar.illinois.edu/academic-calendars/)

October 14

  • 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

October 17

  • Time Tickets (earliest registration times) for Spring 2023 priority registration available to view on Student Self-Service
  • POT B courses begin (non-traditional courses may begin earlier or later)

OUA Announcements:

  • Office of Undergraduate Affairs is OPENStop by the Office of Undergraduate Affairs in 1055 Business Instructional Facility (BIF).  We are open M-F from 8:00am - 5pm (CDT).  You can also reach us by calling 217.333.2740 or emailing undergrads@business.illinois.edu.  
     
    Campus Walk for Suicide Awareness | TODAY, Sun. Sept 18 | 6:30pm | Anniversary Plaza, Illini Union | RSVP
    “Finding the Light in the Darkness” is an organized movement to raise awareness for those affected by suicide and mental struggles. Coming out of a global pandemic, those impacted are at an all-time high. The 2022 Prevention Walk is aimed to send the message that suicide is preventable and no student, faulty, or staff member on this campus is alone. We invite all members of the University of Illinois community to join us in this experience. Together we can continue the conversation about mental health and find the light in the darkness.    
    Please contact Michel Watkins at michelaw@illinois.edu if you have any questions.
     
  • Apply to Become a Section Leader for Business 101! - The College of Business is looking for undergraduate students to be Section Leaders for Business 101 during the Fall of 2023. Section Leaders are responsible for leading students in a course that teaches professional responsibility and ethical values necessary to succeed at the University of Illinois and in the business world. This is a paid position that can dramatically change the lives of hundreds of students each year.
  • Gies Peer Advising looking for FIN 221 tutors: 
    • The Gies Peer Tutoring Program is looking for students who can tutor Fin 221 for the Fall 22 and/or Spring 23 semester . Application closes 9/23
      To be eligible to tutor a subject, you must meet the following criteria:
      To tutor a course, you must have taken the course at UIUC and have earned a B or higher. 
      Maintain a 3.2 cumulative GPA
      Apply here! If you have any questions, contact tutoring@business.illinois.edu


Undergraduate Success Lab (1041BIF) Announcements:

  • Peer Tutoring is available in the Gies Undergraduate Success Lab or on Zoom for the following courses: FIN 221, Fin 300, CS 105, STAT 100, Math 220, Econ 102/103/302 and BADM 210/211.  Peer Tutors are current Gies students who are available to help lead group discussions, walk through homework, prepare for office hours, and help with exams. No appointment required!  The Fall 2022 schedule can be found here: giesgroups.illinois.edu/advising/peer-tutoring
     
  • Wednesday Success Lab Programming: This week in the Success Lab (BIF 1041): 
    • Open Study Space | Wed., Sept. 21| 3 - 5p
    • Free Print Friday | Fri., Sept. 23 | 9am - 5pm 
      Use our printer FOR FREE every Friday! Students can stop by the Success Lab between 9:00am and 5:00pm and print up to 20 pages per session. Students will need to swipe into the Lab with their iCard.  
  • You can find the full list of upcoming events in Gies Groups


Campus/College Announcements:

Gies Employer Showcase - Register Now

The Office of Career and Professional Development is excited to provide students with an opportunity this Fall to meet with the recruiting teams from companies who want to hire Gies students. The BIF atrium will transform into a showcase hall for you to introduce yourself and learn more about each employer prior to the Fall 2022 Career Fair.

This event is your chance to connect with the college recruiter partners in person. Make sure to stop by, say hi, and get your questions answered.

Business Analytics/Technology/Accountancy - Wednesday, Sep 21, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Supply Chain & Operations - Thursday, Sep 22, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Marketing & Management - Tuesday, Oct 4, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Please register via Handshake - the registration link for all dates is provided here.