Section G: The UCLA Anderson LGBT Network
Welcome to Section G, the networking hub for UCLA Anderson’s LGBT community. Section G improves the social, academic, and pre-professional experience for LGBT students at Anderson by connecting members with company recruiters, alumni, UCLA students, and each other.
We are committed to increasing awareness and understanding of LGBT people at Anderson and in the surrounding business community, and welcome students of any orientation who want to contribute towards this aim. creating a more diverse, open environment at Anderson and beyond.
2007 UCLA Anderson Gay & Lesbian Alumni & Friends Fellowship recipient honored at the home of Dean Judy Olian
We are proud to honor this year's recipient, Nate Pincus-Roth, for his exemplary work as the 2007-08 president of the student LGBT club. He has been active in recruiting for the class of 2009 and has been a leader among students. Nate's efforts and tireless work to support Section G programming makes him an exemplary representation of UCLA Anderson's proud tradition of leadership and continued celebration of diversity. [learn more]
UCLA Anderson is Committed to Helping LGBT Students
Susan Corley, Director of Student Services at UCLA Anderson, recently wrote an open letter to prospective students regarding the school's support of LGBT students and Section G. Following is an excerpt from her letter...
LGBT students face unique challenges as they pursue their MBA degrees. Time and again, applicants question what (if anything) to reveal in the application process. They are concerned about how and if they should come out to fellow classmates, and wonder if there will be repercussions. Anderson recognizes the needs of our LGBT community and values these concerns.
The faculty and staff have worked closely with Section G through the years to establish a proud heritage of inclusion. We train our students as future business leaders who will flourish in a complex and multi-cultural environment. Understanding how to leverage diversity and communicating the value of acceptance to our students has played a crucial role in our students’ success. In our continued effort to recognize the needs of our Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender students we provide administrative and financial support for activities including conferences, recruiting events and social gatherings.
To read the entire letter, click here
Thinking about Anderson?
We understand the importance of choosing the right business school. If you've recently applied or are thinking of applying to UCLA Anderson and have scheduled a campus visit, please be sure to let us know. One or more club members will be available to answer any questions you may have. Simply email us to schedule some time to meet with a Section G representative.
Events
Section G organizes a number of events on campus for both Section G members and the larger Anderson community. We also participate in national gay MBA conferences, such as Reaching Out.
To check out our upcoming events or see photos from previous events, check out our events section here.
Recruiting
Several companies across all industries actively recruit UCLA Anderson Section G members, specifically targeting our community as a recognition of the importance of diversity. A growing number of prominent companies have held networking/recruiting events throughout the year in conjunction with Anderson Section G. Check out our 2007-2008 calendar of events to view some examples.
Get Involved
Membership is free and we welcome straight allies as well as those who may be questioning their identities. If you would like to get involved with Section G or find out more about us, send us an email for the most up-to-date news of events and other campus related activities.
We are an active organization, with support from administration and faculty, and we have a number of events planned throughout the year. Join us for social, recruiting, outreach, and informational admissions events; help us plan new initiatives; make new friends, support your fellow classmates!
Your level of involvement will remain a personal choice. It can be as simple as being added to the mailing list, or as heavily involved as planning an event or running for an office position.
If you are interested yet have concerns about confidentiality, please note that your membership will remain private unless otherwise indicated.