USC Global Investment SocietyUSC’s Premier Finance and Investing OrganizationGIS Diversity SummitNovember 10th, 2025. 6:30 - 7:30 PM PSTHeld over Zoom (RSVP Today)
The GIS Diversity Summit is an opportunity for all students to connect with professionals from underrepresented backgrounds, in a small break-out-room format. This presents an opportunity for attendees to learn about different careers in finance, hear about diverse experiences, and build valuable connections. Students will have a chance to network with professionals across a wide range of different firms, including but not limited to: Morgan Stanley, Blackrock, Goldman Sachs, and Evercore.
Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend this event may contact stuacts@usc.edu with their name, USC email address, and student ID number. We request that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least 7 days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner. To learn more about USC’s accessibility policies, please go here. Events are open to all USC Students. Global Investment Society operates its programs in accordance with USC’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. This program is also part of our open membership initiative and is available to all General Members, with admissions currently open on a rolling basis.
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Our PurposeThe USC Global Investment Society is the premier finance and investing organization on campus. We bring a unique buy-side focus to provide our members with unparalleled opportunities to gain tangible finance experience. Most importantly, we are built on a culture of curiosity, support, and paying it forward.Our DivisionsInvestment ResearchInvestment Research is the premier division of GIS. With 4 teams across asset classes and industries, members create full-length investment pitches to present to the GIS community.Mentorship ProgramThe Mentorship Program provides high-achieving sophomores mentors to guide them through the finance recruitment process. Members receive 1-on-1 guidance throughout the recruitment cycle. Investment AcademyMembers take courses on accounting, financial modeling, investment research, presentation-making, and more as they work towards their final project. Successful graduates are invited to join the Investment Research team.GIS ExploreThe GIS Explore program is an introductory course for students from all backgrounds and experience levels. Students will develop a strong foundation of finance and investing, lectures, guest speakers and more.Flagship EventsGIS Investor SeriesHear from some of the biggest names in finance, exclusively at GIS. Featuring a distinguished panel of speakers who have disrupted and continue to disrupt the industry.
GIS Diversity SummitA unique networking opportunity for underrepresented students interested in a career in finance. Attendees will have a chance to network with diverse professionals across the spectrum of finance.
Buy Side NightA selective networking opportunity for students interested in the buy-side. Students will meet with professionals with careers in private equity, venture capital, and investment management.
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