Introduction and Mission

OUTreach is a Booth student organization working to advance social and professional opportunities for LGBTQ students and allies of the Chicago Booth community as well as to foster a more diverse environment at the University of Chicago. Our membership includes students from both the full-time and part-time programs and we provide a great way for current students to build relationships with Booth alumni and students at other business schools.

Admit Weekend II

OUTreach is hosting two events during Admit Weekend II. If you are interested, please contact or Rushan Guan or Matt O'Connor.

Thursday, 4/18 – OUTreach Reception for LGBTQ Admits, 5-6pm, Gleacher Center
Sunday, 4/21 – Getaway Brunch, 11:30am, Location TBD

Announcements

The University of Chicago was listed as a top 25 LGBT-friendly school by the Campus Climate Index
Chicago Booth is featured in a Chicago Maroons Article about LGBTQ MBAs

Events

We host a variety of events throughout the academic year for prospective students, current students, and allies. These include:

Engaging with prospective students, admitted applicants, and waitlisted candidates
Participation in a variety of LGBT recruiting events with an assortment of firms in various industries
Travel to and participation in the annual Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA) Conference
Social events for personal and cultural enlightenment, including the annual Booth-wide Pink Party in the spring
Awareness events for the general MBA population and our allies at Booth
Informational dinners and social events for admitted students
Networking events with the broader University of Chicago LGBTQ community and with LGBTQ groups at other business schools

Contact Us

Laura Burgos (ally co-chair)
Corey Chafin (ROMBA co-chair, corporate relations chair, GBC representative)
Cindy Chow (ROMBA co-chair, alumni relations chair)
Rushan Guan (admissions co-chair)
Yanyi Mao (ally co-chair, communications chair)
Matt O'Connor (admissions co-chair)