2nd Annual Professional Services Diversity Symposium

Professional Services Diversity Symposium Overview

Message from Michael B. Bass, Senior Associate Vice President and Deputy Comptroller, OBFS, University Administration

President Robert A. Easter is asking University Vice Presidents, Business Managers and Buyers with responsibilities for various professional services procurement to support our 2nd Annual Professional Services Diversity Symposium. The Symposium will provide a platform for diverse professional service firms to present their capabilities to key internal staff. The intent of this outreach initiative is to build relationships that may lead to procurement opportunities that meet the University's needs. The 2nd Annual Professional Services Diversity Symposium will be key to increase spend with diverse firms.

The Symposium will consist of you and/or key members of your staff registering for and attending the presentations by diverse firms, followed by a reception to network with representatives of these professional service firms. The 2nd Annual Professional Services Diversity Symposium will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2014.

President Easter is committed to this initiative as it represents a clear demonstration of our core value of inclusiveness in economic development with a focus on excellence.

Networking Reception with President Robert A. Easter

President Robert A. Easter requests your attendance at the Networking Reception immediately following the Professional Services Diversity Symposium. The University and President Easter sponsor this reception as a means to thank participating firms and supporters for making this event a success. Take advantage of the opportunity to relax and mingle with members of the Illinois General Assembly, Board of Trustee Members, and University Leadership.

2014 Professional Services Diversity Symposium Video

Mellody Hobson, President of Ariel Investments and other dignitaries speak about the benefits of the symposium.

Last Updated: April 14, 2016