From: Office of Undergraduate Affairs
Date: September 19, 2021
Subject: Week 5: 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/)

September 28
  • Full payment due for Fall 2021 charges unless on a payment plan.  Visit Pay My Bill for more information regarding payment options and due dates.
October 15 
  • 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

OUA Announcements:

  • Office of Undergraduate Affairs is OPEN:  Stop by the Office of Undergraduate Affairs in 1055 Business Instructional Facility (BIF).  We are open M-F from 8:30am - 5pm (CST).  You can also reach us at 217.333.2740 or undergrads@business.illinois.edu.    
     
  • 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 2022. 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. The application deadline is Sunday, Sept 19 @ 11:59pm. Link to Apply: https://forms.gle/pGNQbhXz5k26W35v9 
     
  • Institute by LeaderShape Info Sessions & Application InfoAre you looking for an exciting and enriching opportunity to develop your leadership skills?! Look no further! The Institute™ by LeaderShape® is a nationally recognized four-day, three-night leadership retreat held for Illinois undergraduate students that will take place January 11-14, 2022, at the Allerton Park & Retreat Center in Monticello, IL.

    To learn more about the program, we encourage you to review our website or register for one of our Information Sessions:

    Wednesday, September 22, 3:00 PM, Zoom
    Tuesday, September 28, 4:00 PM, Zoom
    Monday,October 4, 2:00 PM, 290 Illini Union

    The online application opens Monday, September 27 and closes Monday, October 25, 2021. In addition to responding to a series of essay questions, you will also be asked to upload a resume. APPLY HERE!

Undergraduate Success Lab Announcements:

Coming up this week in the Undergraduate Success Lab:

  • Illinois MakerLab Information Session | Wednesday, September 22 |12pm-1pm
    The Illinois MakerLab is the world’s first Business School 3D Printing Lab. The MakerLab teaches users how to design, manufacture, and market physical objects. 3D printing (and the emerging Maker Movement) provides a means of democratizing innovation by empowering individuals with the know-how and tools to manufacture the objects they consume. Come find out more about the lab, opportunities to learn design, how to volunteer, and some examples of creations made in the MakerLab.
    Register: https://cglink.me/2dL/r1261436
     
  • Success Lab Series: Job Search Strategy Workshop | Wednesday, September 22 | 4pm-5pm
    Wondering what you can do to continue your job search now that the career fairs are over? Stop by to learn more about what you can to continue your internship/job search. Register: https://cglink.me/2dL/r1163895
     
  • Fun Friday | Friday, September 17 | 3pm-5pm
    Join us on Friday between 3pm and 5pm in the Success Lab for game night! We will have various board and card games set up within the space for you and your friends to play. Students who participate will be entered into a raffle to win Gies swag. Bring a friend!! No registration is needed.

Campus/College Announcements:

  • Second-year students Block I photo: On September 25, at 7:15p, join us at Memorial Stadium, to take the traditional Block I photo.  Afterwards, grab some dessert before joining us on the lawn of Grange Grove for a live concert!  Please RSVP here
     
  • Supply Chain Management Fall 2021 Application Period: Supply Chain Management Fall 2021 Application Open Until 9/27:  Fall applications for the Supply Chain Management Program will be accepted through the end of the day Monday, September 27, 2021. 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/SC
     
  • Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) Program: The Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) Program supports the participation of low-income parents in secondary education through the provision of campus-based childcare services. CCAMPIS is a program that supports full-time undergraduate students while they work toward their degrees. We work with the Early Child Development Lab (ECDL) and the Child Development Lab (CDL), and we cover all tuition costs if they enroll at the ECDL/CDL.  More info
     
  • The Critical Language Scholarship: The Critical Language Scholarship, provided by the U.S. Department of State, is a fully-funded, intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for undergraduate and graduate students. The CLS institutes cover one academic year of university-level language coursework in 8 to 10 weeks over the summer, and include cultural programming, local language partners, and excursions. Participants receive academic credit at their U.S. institutions. More info