From: Office of Undergraduate Affairs
Date: September 12, 2021
Subject: Week 4: 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 17 
  • Deadline for UG to drop POT A (1st 8 week) 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 A course
  • Deadline for UG to file intent to use Campus Grade Replacement option in POT A course
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.

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 by calling 217.333.2740 or emailing undergrads@business.illinois.edu.    

     
  • Gies Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off: Access and Multicultural Engagement in Gies Undergraduate Affairs invites you to join us for the 2021 Gies Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off scheduled for Tuesday, September 14 from 1-3pm in the BIF Atrium. Stop by to learn more about Hispanic Heritage in the U.S., make a paper flower, take a selfie, and enjoy traditional Hispanic candies. 
     
  • 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 

Undergraduate Success Lab Announcements:

The Undergraduate Success Lab, located in 1041 BIF, is not only the home of Peer Advising and Peer Tutoring, but this year will be hosting events every Wednesday from 12pm-5pm and Friday from 3pm-5pm. 

This weeks events:

  • Wednesday, September 15, the Success Lab is hosting The Writing Center from 4-5pm featuring Effective Cover Letters; Writing for the Job Search and Networking. To register use this link: https://cglink.me/2dL/r1252681.
     
  • Friday, September 17, it's Fan Friday in the Success Lab. Stop by from 3-5pm sporting your Illini or Gies gear, hang out for some trivia, and win Gies Gear! No registration is necessary.

Single-use mask recycling collection box in 1055BIF


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
     
  • Homecoming 5K register today!: Join us on October 3 at 10:00 am to run, jog, walk, or roll from the east end of Anniversary Plaza to the Alice Campbell Alumni Center. After finishing, we invite you to celebrate at the Alice Campbell Alumni Center with food, drinks, the Marching Illini, and other special guests to kick off Homecoming week! Students, staff, faculty, alumni, community members, Illini fans, and families are all welcomed!  

    Registration for the in-person race will be open until 11:59 pm on September 24. To be guaranteed a race t-shirt for the in-person 5K, please register before 11:59 pm on September 15.


    https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Urbana/IllinoisHomecoming5KRace