From: Office of Undergraduate Affairs
Date: March 6, 2022
Subject: Gies at a Glance - Week 8 - A message from Gies Undergraduate Affairs



 
Academic Advising Career Services  Events  Study Abroad  

 


Academic Calendar (https://registrar.illinois.edu/academic-calendars/spring-academic-calendar-22/)


March 11
  • Deadline for UG to drop POT 1 (full semester) course via Student Self-Service without grade of W
  • Deadline for UG to remove incomplete grade from previous semester to prevent change to F grade
  • Deadline for UG to file intent to use Campus Grade Replacement option in a POT 1 course
  • Deadline for UG to elect credit/no credit or change credit/no credit to regular grade basis in POT 1 (full semester) course
  • Deadline for UG to withdraw from Spring 2022 semester(drop all courses) without grade of W
March 12 - 20
  • Spring Break
March 21
  • Priority registration Time Tickets (earliest registration times) for Summer and Fall 2022 available on Student Self-Service
  • POT B courses begin (non-standard courses may begin earlier or later)

OUA Announcements:

  • Free Fin 300 Tutoring
    The Gies Peer Tutoring program now offers Fin 300 tutoring on Sundays from 5pm-6pm. No appointment necessary! Success Lab (1041, BIF), or on our Zoom space. giesgroups.illinois.edu/advising/peer-tutoring/
     
  • Finance and BADM Major Course Planning
    Begin creating course plans for Finance and BADM majors at Major Course Planning.  Learn about major requirements, running the DARs for double majors, and prepare for Fall 2022 course registration.  Sign up through Gies Groups.
     
  • Peer Tutoring is now hiring for academic year 2022- 2023
    Application opens on March 7th - April 1st. Application will be posted on the Peer Tutoring Gies Groups page. You must have taken the course(s) at the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign and earned a B or higher, to tutor any of the courses we offer. Tutors must maintain at least a 3.2 GPA
     
  • Resources for Students Who Are Reacting to Events Unfolding in Ukraine 
    Reports of conflict in Ukraine and escalated tensions in Europe have caused an array of emotions across our campus. The Counseling Center extends its support to students who have personal ties to Ukraine and understands this is an incredibly difficult time.  The Counseling Center has put together a list of resources you may find helpful, including the International Student Circle which serves as a processing space held on Fridays 2-3pm.   More info
     
  • Let's Talk with Gies Embedded Counselor | Tues & Thurs | 1-2 pm | 2008BIF | no RSVP
    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. More info

Undergraduate Success Lab Announcements:

The Undergraduate Success Lab (1041 BIF) is offering free printing services every Friday this semester. Students can print up to 20 pages each session. 

  • Coming up this week in the Undergraduate Success Lab (1041BIF):

    Success Lab Series: Test Anxiety Workshop | Wed., Mar. 9 | 4pm 
    Let us help you with your midterm prep! Between 16% and 20% of college students have high anxiety when it comes to taking tests or performing well on assignments. Fortunately, there are ways to address anxiety so that you can do your best work. The Counseling Center will provide you with the tools and steps to better manage your test anxiety during this workshop. We hope to see you there!   Register here: https://cglink.me/2dL/r1526004

Campus/College Announcements:
  • Join us for a new webinar series Blockchain in Business: Empowering You to Manage Disruption 
    Blockchain is beginning to transform virtually every industry – from groceries to financial transactions and everywhere in between. So what is blockchain? And what does it mean for business? At Gies, we’re bringing together academic and industry leaders for a series of webinars to answer these questions, discuss the disruptive power of technology, and explore how you can adapt and incorporate it into your career. 
     
    • Blockchain and Accounting: Big Deal or Big Dud 
      March 9, 2022 | 6-7 pm CST | Register

Finance and BADM Major Course Planning