Gies Online Program & Other Illini Upcoming Events
Gies Online Program Events
To stay in the loop for events coordinated by the school, don’t forget to check the Gies College of Business
Events Page
! The Gies College of Business has shared the following upcoming events and program reminders:
Military Coffee Chat
Wednesday, May 14 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm CT |
Military Coffee Chat Registration
We invite all active duty service members, reservists, and veterans in Gies Online Programs to our coffee chat. Join our recruitment team and current student veterans as they discuss their successes, answer questions and share advice and resources. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow military members and veterans, exchange perspectives, and share valuable resources that have enhanced your experience in the program.
Attention May 2025 Graduates: Share Your Journey With Us
| Whether you are attending the graduation ceremony in person or you can't make it to campus, we’d love to feature your Gies journey and hear what earning your degree means to you! We’re collecting videos to create a special May 2025 graduation reel, which we will share in future marketing efforts. If you’re interested in participating, please email
Lori Hayes
.
Here’s the
December 2024 Graduation Reel
for inspiration! Take a look to get an idea of what we’re looking for, and here are some quick tips to help you get started:
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Make an outline of what you would like to say.
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Make sure your camera is stable (have someone video you or use a tripod).
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Choose an interesting background with good lighting - where your cap and gown or something orange and blue!
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Be yourself - personality is key!
We’re excited to celebrate your accomplishments and share your story—congratulations, and we look forward to hearing from you!
Upcoming Changes to Business Analytics Specialization Courses
| Beginning this fall, courses in the Business Analytics specialization will be updated to keep the curriculum aligned with faculty expertise, industry trends, and evolving job market demands. The specialization will:
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Transition from R to Python as the primary programming language.
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Integrate SQL, APIs, and automation into coursework.
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Incorporate the FACT framework for analytics workflows, new data structures, and enhanced hands-on exercises in data manipulation and visualization.
For more information on tools covered in each course, please visit the
course offerings website
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Your Canvas Course Page Has a Time Limit
Canvas
course pages are available for eight weeks from the end of the last course module, as stated in each course syllabus. After eight weeks from the end date, you will no longer have access to your course(s) dashboard in Canvas.
Save any documents
before that date for your personal archives. Your access to course content and videos in Coursera will not expire.
Grouping Preference Form
At the beginning of each 8-week session, you should update your availability for your course groups on the
Grouping Preference Form
. The grouping preference tool translates your time preferences into UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) so you can be grouped in your courses with individuals with similar availability around the globe. Take a moment today to finalize your availability!
Memorial Day Holiday Closure
The University will be closed on
Monday, May 26
t
o honor the lives of US military members who have fallen while serving in the armed forces. Please refer to your course syllabi for assignment deadlines and live session schedules. University offices will be closed, and responses via email will be delayed during this time. There will be no At-a-Glance newsletter sent that week. The University will reopen on Tuesday, May 27.
Summer and Fall Registration
Registration for Summer and Fall is now underway. If you register for Fall courses now, you will not be charged tuition until the beginning of the Fall 2025 semester. The
Course Offerings Page
will guide your course selection. Click on the course offerings link for your program and select “View Summer or Fall 2025 Courses" to locate Course Registration Numbers (CRNs), live session schedules, and course MOOCs. Recommended registration deadlines for soft launch access are also available on the course offerings page.
Registration will not be permitted after
11:59 pm CT
on the first day of class. Courses may also reach capacity so secure a seat on your upcoming course today! If you have a question about registration or course planning please
connect with a Specialist
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