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Out for Business's mission is to build community among the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) members of the Ross community and to raise awareness among all Ross faculty, staff and students of the issues facing LGBT individuals in society.

Throughout the year, we plan a variety of events designed to connect LGBT students at Ross with each other and the broader Unversity of Michigan community, improve visibility of LGBT issues and facilitate the career development and recruiting process for our members.

To join, simply contact ofb@umich.edu or attend one of our events. There is no annual membership fee.

E-NEWSLETTERS

If you want to stay informed about events that are of interest to the University of Michigan LGBT community, we recommend that you sign up for two mailing lists. The Out For Business mailing lists will provide you with information about official Out For Business events, including social events and corporate recruiting events. You can join this mailing list by sending an e-mail to ofb(at)umich.edu. If you want a broader perspective on LGBT-related events that are happening across the entire campus, you should also sign up for the weekly e-newsletter put out by the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Affairs. You can learn more about their newsletter and sign up for it by visiting their website.

PAST EVENT INFORMATION

LGBT Reception at Go Blue! Rendezvous
Friday, April 13, 2007
Out for Business will be sponsoring a reception for LGBT admitted students during Go Blue! Rendezvous. Stay tuned for details!

OUT of Class Reception at UMMA Off/Site
March 16, 2007 from 5:00-7:00 pm
University of Michigan Museum of Art, Rackham Graduate School and the Office of LGBT Affairs welcomes the LGBTQ graduate student community to Off/Site with an evening of music in the gallery. This is an exciting opportunity to mingle, nosh and enjoy the visual arts. Appetizers provided. Free admission. UMMA Off/Site is located at 1301 S. University.

Reaching Out Conference
October 11-14, 2007
San Francisco
Join over 750 LGBT MBA students and professionals at the annual Reaching Out conference! For more information on the conference and registration, visit the website at http://www.reachingoutmba.org/sf07/home.shtml

LGBT Marketing and Response to Corporate Backlash
Wednesday, February 7, 2007 from 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Location: Ross School of Business, Room E0540

The gay population is a sizable and growing segment with a considerable buying power expected to reach $745 billion by 2009. In addition to adopting gay-friendly policies in the workplace, more and more companies now market their products directly to the LGBT community, and may face a backlash from conservative groups.

In 2005, for example, the AFA (American Family Association) called for a boycott of Ford vehicles, citing the company's "extensive promotion of homosexuality." Gay marriage still looms as an issue that family values conservatives use against companies with LGBT friendly policies.

Come hear about the important things to consider when marketing to a gay audience, how to manage risk, and handle a potential backlash such as an organized boycott.

Featured Panelists:

Christie Nordhielm, Marketing Professor at Ross
Leslie Thompson, Executive Director at Affirmations Community Center
Glauber Teixeira, MBA Student at Ross

Event sponsored by Out For Business - LGBT Student Association and open to the B-School community and the general public.

January Brunch
Sunday, January 28, 2006 at noon
Mark Waterston will be hosting our January brunch event at noon on January 28, 2007. Contact him at mvwaters(at)umich.edu to determine what to bring.

December Brunch
Sunday, December 10, 2006 at noon
Afternoon Delight, 251 W. Liberty Street
Join your Out For Business friends for brunch at Afternoon Delight.

November Brunch
Sunday, November 19, 2006 at noon
Aut Bar
Our monthly social events are now back on track. Join your Out For Business friends for brunch at Aut Bar and hear about the Reaching Out conference from those who attended.

Reaching Out Conference
October 13th - 15th, 2006
New York City
The Reaching Out LGBT MBA Conference promotes the education, visibility, and networking capabilities of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender business leaders in the United States and around the globe. This year, over 600 delegates will attend, including current MBA students from the US and abroad, alumni, and corporate executives.

AT Kearney Dinner
October 5, 2006 at 7:30 pm
Zanzibar
Representatives from the AT Kearney LGBT organization will discuss diversity at ATK and in the consulting industry in general. This is a great opportunity to learn more about ATK and also to hear about a company that really values diversity.

OUT of Class: The Reception for University of Michigan LGBTQ Graduate/Professional Students
Friday, September 22nd, 2006 from 4:30-6:30 pm
Rackham Assembly Hall
Sponsored by the Rackham School of Graduate Studies and the University's Offices of LGBT Affairs and Student Leadership and Activities, this event will bring together graduates students from all of the University's graduate programs (business, law, medicine, social work, public policy, etc.)

Out for Business BBQ
Sunday, September 10, 2006 at noon
Gallup Park
Kick off the school year with a fun filled, end-of-summer BBQ with incoming MBA1s, returning MBA2s and their family and friends. This is a potluck event, so bring something to grill and share.