About UIS

"The Undergraduate Investment Society is the largest student leadership organization on the UC San Diego campus. Ann Ko founded the organization in 2003 because she wanted to help undergraduates understand how to start careers in finance. In just seven years, it has surpassed Ms. Ko’s expectations. Today, it is a diverse organization committed to empowering our alumni with financial literacy. We provide career-oriented education through financial seminars, networking events, and luncheons with financial executives from local companies. UIS facilitates internships and promotes long-term relationships with potential employers by bringing professionals to UC San Diego as mentors and advisors. UIS meetings are held on alternate Wednesday evenings and are announced on the organization’s Web page.

In addition to providing services for students, UIS also gives students an opportunity to gain leadership skills. UIS officers plan, organize, and manage UIS meetings and events, especially the annual conference. There is no substitute for hands-on experience, and UIS is managed exclusively by students who make all UIS decisions and who are responsible and accountable for UIS activities."

Dr. Michael Willoughby
UIS Faculty Advisor

Source: Economics in Action