From: Office of Undergraduate Affairs
Date: November 7, 2021
Subject: Week 12: Gies at a Glance -- A message from Gies Undergraduate Affairs



 
Academic Advising Career Services  Events  Study Abroad  

 

Academic Calendar (https://registrar.illinois.edu/academic-calendars/fall-2021-academic-calendar/)


November 12 
  • Deadline for UG to drop POT B 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 elect credit/no credit or change credit/no credit to regular grade basis in POT B course
  • Deadline for UG to file intent to use Campus Grade Replacement option in POT B course
November 20 - 28
  • Fall Break
November 22
  • Spring 2022 open registration begins for all students

OUA Announcements:

  • Virtual Global Internships Info Session: Global Academic Ventures | Mon., Nov 8 | 12noon | Zoom
    Learn about spring 2022 virtual international internship opportunities with Global Academic Ventures. Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, and more! Open to all majors. Highly recommended for business majors. Register here for the Zoom details.
     
  • Let's Talk with Gies Embedded Counselor | Mon & Tues | Various times | 1041BIF
    Let's Talk is hosted by the Counseling Center and Gies Embedded Counselor, Jennifer House. Let's Talk is a program that offers a confidential space where you can share your concerns and ask for suggestions about solutions and resources—or it can also be a place to have someone who can listen and offer support. It is not necessary to schedule an appointment, and there is no fee. Sessions will be held in the Gies Success Lab (BIF 1041) on:
    • Mondays, 1-2pm 1041BIF
    • Tuesdays, 2-3pm 1041BIF
       
  • The Hoeft Technology and Management Program Information SessionsAre you a freshman or sophomore interested in taking the T&M Seminar or T&M Minor Program? Want to learn more about the program and talk to students currently in the program? Attend one of these upcoming events!
    https://giesgroups.illinois.edu/tandm/t-m-program/
     
  • Daily Mindfulness Virtual Drop-Ins | Mon. - Fri. | 4:15pm | Zoom
    In these times of uncertainty, many of us feel stressed, overwhelmed, and unfocused.
    One of the best ways to process your emotions is through meditation.
    Daily Mindfulness Virtual Drop-Ins will be offered Monday-Friday from 4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. with a brief meditation on Zoom to help you get centered. Zoom meeting ID: 922 2891 7050 (Password: CCMind)


Undergraduate Success Lab Announcements:

Coming up this Wednesday, November 10 in the Undergraduate Success Lab(1041BIF):

  • Success Lab Series: Navigating race & equity in the workplace | Wed., Nov. 10 | 12pm | attend in-person or via zoom
    During this event, you will hear from a panel of Gies alumni as they share their perspectives on navigating race and equity in the workplace. Throughout the conversation, you will hear stories on their transition to corporate America as Black and Latinx professionals, how they built a professional community, what Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion means to them, as well as helpful resources. register 
     
  • Racial Justice Ally and Advocate Training | Wed., Nov. 10 |1 – 4pm
    The Racial Justice Allies and Advocate training is designed to provide students, faculty, and staff with a core awareness of the structures of racism, its role in interpersonal relationships, and empower allies to elevate the voices of underrepresented populations at the University of Illinois. register 
     
  • Undergraduate Research | Wed., Nov. 10 | 4pm
    Are you interested in research? Well you are in luck because the University of Illinois is one of the world's leading research-intensive universities with a long and rich history of scholarship, discovery, and innovation. Research at Illinois is diverse and ranges from the humanities and arts to biology and engineering. The Office of Undergraduate Research connects students to these opportunities, hosts research based programs, and provides undergraduates with opportunities explore, expand, and show off their research interests. register
     
  • Recognition, Insight, and Openness (RIO) | Wed., Nov. 10 | 6pm
    Times are not easy. As our campus works toward having a more “normal” semester, there’s still been a lot of stress around health and safety as we all try to determine what life will now be like. To better manage the stress of these times, the Counseling Center offers RIO, an interactive experience that helps you: Learn mindfulness skills to identify why you’re feeling the emotions you are and accept them,  Manage stress, anxiety, and other emotions productively, AND Identify what’s most important to you and prioritize accordingly. This series is open to all GIES students—you do not need to be a current client of the Counseling Center. This is 2 part event and we strongly encourage you to be available to attend both sessions on November 3rd and November 10th. register 


Campus/College Announcements:

  • iVenture Accelerator: Applications for startup support are now open! 
    Do you have a business idea that could change the world? 
    iVenture supports student-led startups from across campus with expertise, support, and up to $10,000 to cultivate business concepts. We’re looking for innovative Illinois students actively working on a venture that creates technical, social, commercial, and/or cultural value. Teams must commit to work with iVenture full time for 10 weeks in the summer and enroll in the iVenture Seminar course Topics in Entrepreneurship offered in fall and spring. Wave 1 applications are due November 29.  Learn more at iventure.illinois.edu/apply.
     
  • McNair Scholars Program Enrollment Open
    ÔÇ»TRIO McNair Scholars Program is a federally funded graduate school enrollment initiative for 1st-gen., low-income, and underrepresented juniors. Participants conduct research, attend workshops and conferences, and grad application support. Application can be found on our website. Deadline is Fri., Nov. 19th, 2021 at 5:00pm to vecunni1@illinois.edu.