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OUBC
SEEKS
TO
EDUCATE,
INSPIRE,
AND
PLACE
LGBT
STUDENTS
IN
COMPETITIVE
BUSINESS
CAREERS
EDUCATE
Educate
students
to:
Succeed
in
the
recruiting
process
Overcome
adversity
they
may
face
related
to
their
identity
Drive
employers
to
recognize
value
in
diversity,
specically
the
existence
of
exceptional
performers
Provide
the
next
generation
of
LGBT
leaders
the
opportunity
to
learn
more
about
the
business
world
INSPIRE
Inspire
students
to
recognize
their
responsibility
to
aect
change
Encourage
and
motivate
students
to
seek
employment
in
the
industries
they
desire
Dismiss
homophobic
stereotypes
of
Wall
Street
and
other
industries
Give
employers
the
condence
to
make
bold
investments
in
workforce
diversity
Develop
the
next
generation
of
LGBT
business
leaders
PLACE
Facilitate
opportunities
for
interested
companies
to
meet
targeted
groups
of
students
Attract
exceptional
students
to
sponsoring
companies
Include
sponsor
companies
that
are
a
marketing
draw
for
students
Create
networking
opportunities
for
sponsors
and
students
Strive
to
have
conference
participants
recruited
by,
and
accept
oers
from,
sponsor
companies
Diverse students from across the globe: building lasting friendships with LGBT students at other schools Professional one-on-one mentors: providing tailored advice and recommendations to ensure your success Representatives from top rms: facilitating exposure to professionals who can help land you a job
Learning about life at dierent rms and respective corporate diversity initiatives Growing professionally through resume workshops, career panels, and plenty of social events Meeting your next signicant other (if youre lucky!) J
OUBC proudly welcomes and encourages anyone within the LGBT community to apply, including students of color, women, and transgender students!
DEMOGRAPHICS
OF
2011
ATTENDEES
ASIAN
AMERICAN
ASIAN
PACIFIC
BLACK
LATINO
WHITE
OTHER
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Female
Transgender
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WHAT:
9th
ANNUAL
OUBC
WHEN:
OCTOBER
5th
6th
WHERE:
NEW
YORK
CITY
Y!
TODA AR
ALEND
R C K YOU AR E TO M R BE SU
SPONSORS
INCLUDE
SOME
OF
THE
WORLDS
LEADING
ACCOUNTING,
CONSULTING,
AND
BANKING
FIRMS
DIAMOND
SPONSORS
PLATINUM
SPONSORS
SILVER
SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
Application closes September 20th May 30th: preferred registration 1 ($40) August 8th: preferred registration 2 ($40) September 17th: nal registration ($60) Basic information required (takes 15 minutes) May update resume until the nal deadline 350-400 expected applicants, 250 chosen
Notication of scholarship will come within several weeks of each deadline Scholarships paid by sponsors and cover costs of ight and hotel for weekend! Historically, around 85% of applicants receive scholarships
MAKE
SURE
TO
COME
PREPARED,
BUT
WE
WILL
PROVIDE
YOU
WITH
MORE
DETAILS
CLOSER
TO
OCTOBER
Professional resume & portfolio/padfolio Basic knowledge of/interest in accounting, consulting and/or nancial services Business professional attire
SO NOW WHAT?
1.
Once you hear back about scholarships, make travel arrangements accordingly
2. 3.
4.
Join the IU at OUBC 2012 Facebook group Attend fall informational session(s) and pre- conference preparation/networking event Tell your friends about the conference (and encourage them to apply)!