OUBC 2009 was a huge hit!  With over 220 students in attendance and over 100 professionals representing 22 sponsoring firms, this year is indeed the largest conference in history.  And it wasn't just great in quantity, it was great in quality.  Students and sponsors alike gave us great feedback following the event.  Some highlights

Recruiting Impact
- As a result of OUBC, students are more interested in working in leading financial services (2 of 4) and consulting firms (3 of 4)
- The organizers estimated over 50 interviews were conducted as a result or in connection with the conference, and anecdotal reports show many students have secured employment at sponsors

Empowerment Impact
- 95% of student participants say that OUBC has inspired them to come out at their future employers, showing a level of empowerment that benefits both the diversity of sponsoring firms and LGBT causes

Networking Impact
- Students and sponsors alike believe they had ample time to network with each other; students reported sending ~5 follow-up e-mails to sponsors following OUBC

Attached you'll see a one-pager summary of the conference, and a larger annual report (filled with photos, more anecdotes, and more statistics) can be forwarded to you if you send an e-mail to info@outforbusiness.com.  (It's just too big to upload to our blog.  Sorry.)

Registration for the 2009 Out for Undergraduate Business Conference has officially closed.  Because of unprecedented interest in the conference no exceptions can be made.

The organizers are excited to announce that the 2009 conference will be the largest ever with 250 undergraduate students registered from greater than 35 schools across the country. 

For students who have registered: please expect further logistical communications from the Organizers via email by Wednesday, September 30th. 

For students who have received a scholarship: please book your travel ASAP otherwise your scholarship will be rescinded.

For students unable to register: please keep an eye out for details on next year's conference!

We look forward to seeing you all in New York!

Best,
The Organizers of OUBC

We are excited that we have finalized the 2009 Out for Undergraduate Business Conference schedule.  Please find more information under the Schedule tab on the website.

Additionally, we are very pleased to welcome Diego Sanchez, Legislative Assistant to Congressman Barney Frank, as our Keynote Speaker! Please find Diego's biography under Speakers on the website.

Students who have already registered will be receiving more information via email by September 23rd with additional logistical information.

Finally, we wanted to let applicants know that registration will close on September 25th. No exceptions will be made so please be sure to register ASAP, especially if you anticipate applying for a scholarship to attend the conference.

The Out for Undergraduate Business Conference is delighted to announce that this morning we reached 150 student registrations!

With 20 corporate sponsors in 2009 we are happy that we have been able to expand the conference and hope to have the largest gathering of LGBT student leaders interested in financial services and consulting ever.

Please register ASAP as the conference has limited capacity and scholarships for exceptional students are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please consult the FAQ section of our webpage with any questions.

The Out for Undergraduate Business Conference is delighted to invite Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender undergraduate interns to a dinner and cocktail reception in New York City on Saturday, August 1st. This is an opportunity to:

• Reflect on your summer experiences with fellow interns
• Network with other interns in the consulting, financial services and accounting fields
• Brainstorm ways to improve the 2009 conference

Cocktails will begin at 7:00pm and dinner will start at 7:30pm. Space is limited.

Please see the attachment below for full event information.

Please RSVP by Monday, July 27 to info@outforbusiness.com

We hope you are enjoying your summer experiences and look forward to seeing you!

The 2009 Out for Undergraduate Business Conference is proud to have launched a redesigned website! Our new website includes additional functionality, revamped graphics, and expanded information on the Conference.
Please register now to lock-in your spot at the 2009 conference to be held October 2nd and 3rd, 2009 in New York City at JPMorgan’s Headquarters in mid-town Manhattan.

For questions on the conference please contact info@outforbusiness.com

For questions or comments on the website please contact our web designer at amycham@gmail.com