From: Student Success
Date: March 11
Subject: BPA Mid-Week Check-In - March 11th


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Mid-Week Check-In - March 11, 2026

Greetings BPA!  Catch your breath and read through all the items below closely.  

Success Planning - Spring Map

Progress Report Meetings with Leslie or Matt - Deadline Extended: March 13th
Meet with Leslie or Matt to go over your Progress Report by March 13th. Pick up a copy in 2019 BIF or download the form here .  Failure to complete your progress report will result in a hold on your account.

Important Study Table Dates
Remember your Study Table requirements and keep track of the dates below.

  • March 15th - 22nd - No Study Tables
  • March 23rd - Study Tables Resume
  • March 29th - Silent Study
  • April 5th - FIN 221 Study Groups Resume
Review the full schedule on Student Success Gies Groups - Study Tables.  Failure to attend will result in a hold on your account, impacting your Fall 2026 registration.


Wellness Check-In

Vocational:  RSM Visit - March 18th
Important info for RSM

  • Arrive: No later than 1:30pm
  • Address: 30 S. Wacker Drive
  • Dress: Gies Polo - Business Casual
  • Check-In: Leslie will meet you at security.  They will have your first/last name and Illinois email.
Have your LinkedIn and Handshake up to date (No resumes - just Handshake QR code).  Optional....Document our visit to benefit future recruitment using the 3C's... Capture, Connect, Communicate.  See you there!

Social: The Lab is on the Illinois App 
We joined the Illini App. Use the link to join our group as a member to see posts & upcoming events!

Emotional: EQ Series - Read with Us!
Stop by The Lab to grab a free copy of Emotional Intelligence 2.0.  Take the EQ test in the back of the book and chat about your results with your mentor.

worker series
Financial: Student Worker Series - Applications Due March 22nd at 11:59pm
Available positions for the Summer and next academic year are posted on Student Worker Series - Student Success | Gies College of Business.

RIO on Tuesday, 24 March 2026 At 5:00 PM. No image description provided

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RIO

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5:00pm - 6:00pm
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RIO is a two-part program that teaches students techniques for recognizing and moving past situations that cause stress, frustration, and anxiety. RIO can provide skills to help you:

Manage and reduce anxiety
Adapt to new challenges
Understand your thoughts and feelings, WITHOUT judgment or shame
Move beyond feeling “stuck”
Take the initiative to step out of your comfort zone
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Take Ten: Sensory and Regulation Reset on Wednesday, 25 March 2026 At 10:30 AM. No image description provided

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Take Ten: Sensory & Regulation Reset

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10:30am - 11:30am
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Take Ten minutes in the Atrium to engage in a calming sensory break with aromatherapy sticker dots and tactile grounding activities with Gies embedded clinical counselor, Jen House. Free aromatherapy stickers and sensory items! Explore soothing textures, breathe, and refocus. It only takes ten minutes to feel better - drop in anytime!
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Silent Study Sundays on Sunday, 29 March 2026 At 3:00 PM. No image description provided

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Silent Study Sundays

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3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Exams and projects coming up? Come join us at the lab for a quiet, productive space to study. We will provide the space and rewards!
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