Michael Kurban ’12 International Bridges to Justice, Geneva, Switzerland BPIP Laura Kinney ’81 & Arthur Maidman Internship Fund Class Year: 2012 Hometown: Lebanon, PA Major: English and Political Science Campus Activities: Bison Chips, Rooke Chapel Choir, Concert Chorale, Chair of Student Lectureship Committee, Fire & Ice, Peer Mentorship Program, Bucknell Theatre Goals: I hope to pursue a career in Human/Legal Rights Law My Experience: I interned at Community Legal Aid Institute in Jakarta, Indonesia on behalf of International Bridges to Justice in Geneva, Switzerland. As an “embedded documentary journalist” I worked for International Bridges to Justice as a part of […]

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PwC’s Personal Brand Week 2.0 launches today!  Throughout this week, PwC will offer a week of free activities and interactive resources designed to help students of all majors build their personal brands — an essential component of today’s internship and job search process. Please feel free to share this note with your Career Services colleagues in all disciplines as Personal Brand Week 2.0 will benefit students of all majors.  Daily topics include: online and in-person networking, online image, effective writing skills, the recruiter perspective, body language and elevator pitch. Personal Brand Week 2.0 will culminate on February 11 with the […]

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Patrick Caloz ’13 UCLA Medical School, Encino, CA BPIP Laura Kinney ’81 & Arthur Maidman Internship Fund Class Year: 2013 Hometown: Calabasas, CA Major: BS Biology Campus Activities: CALVIN & HOBBES, Writers of Rohan, Theta Chi, Chess club, Orchestra CHOICE substance-free living Goals: Become a doctor (of medicine), become very good at cello Hobbies: Jogging around Lewisburg, swimming in the pool, playing cello, video gaming My Experience: I interned in Encino, a city in California near Los Angeles. Specifically, I was in the office/clinic of my surgeon mentor, as well as in the local surgery center about twice a week. […]

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Come find out where you can get some great summer and academic year work experience on your very own campus; Bucknell has many on-campus and summer jobs,  as well as student leadership opportunities available. Sometimes the biggest challenge is making students aware of what the campus offers so we are hoping this new idea and partnerships helps out everyone.  See what Bucknell has to offer to help you gain experience and prepare you with the skills and background needed to pursue your career goals. No need to sign up; just show up! EVENT TITLE:  On Campus Summer & Academic Opportunities […]

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February 17th, at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP in New York City, join the Bucknell Professional Network at a panel on leadership lessons.  This panel will begin at 5:30 and be moderated by Bill Gruver, Howard I. Scott Clinical Professor of Global Commerce, Strategy and Leadership at Bucknell and will include: John Bravman, Bucknell University President Harriet Edelman ’77, Vice Chairman, Emigrant Bank Sunil Gulati ’81, U.S. Soccer President and Faculty at Columbia University Ian Ferguson ’85, Headquarters US Marine Corps The interactive discussion will be followed by a Q&A session and hors d’oeuvres. RSVP on the BRIDGE by 2/11 Must stop by […]

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When I was in graduate school I had to do a mock interview in front of my entire class. Then the class, as well as my Professor (who had 7 Masters and 2 Ph.D’s –no joke!) critiqued me. As horrifying as this sounds, it was every bit! But it was also amazingly helpful. I think I owe all the jobs I’ve gotten due to that class. While I was doing some research on Mock Interview tips I came across this great post on SUNY Cortland’s Career Services blog and had to share it. On-Campus Recruiting (OCR) starts February 7th, get […]

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While negotiating is an art, it is the most taken for granted, and least understood, of all arts, despite the fact that in one form or another, the practice of negotiating is an integral part of our daily lives. – Gordon Wade Rule, The Art of Negotiation Unsure of how much or when you should negotiate a job or internship offer?  Michael Johnson-Cramer, Associate Professor and co-director of the School of Management, who teaches about the process of negotiation, will discuss this art and answer your questions. Thursday, February 10, 2011 | Noon – 1 | ELC  Center Room Lunch […]

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Well January flew by and now we’re back for February! Check out our February workshops for the “Steps to Success Series,” which are a series of workshops designed to start you on your way. Negotiation Strategies with Professor Johnson-Cramer (and lunch!) – Feb. 10 (2/8 BRIDGE RSVP) at Noon in ELC Center Room: Unsure of how much or when you should negotiate a job or internship offer?  Michael Johnson-Cramer, Associate Professor and Co-director of the School of Management, who  teaches about the process of negotiation will provide remarks and answer your questions at this informal program. Graduate School Strategies – […]

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I know what you are probably thinking…You’ve been here for more than 1 night at this point so why now? Well First Night is a celebration for each first-year class to mark the successful completion of their first semester and the beginning of their life-long journey as Bucknellians. In preparation for the event, each first-year class selects class colors and a motto and designs a class crest incorporating these symbols. In addition, each residence hall floor decorates two pages with photos, drawings, and quotes to reflect their first semester at Bucknell. The ceremony includes the presentation of the class crest, […]

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The Southern Education Foundation (SEF), is reaching out to tomorrow’s leaders, through the 2011 Southern Education Leadership Initiative.  We are seeking outstanding upperclassmen, graduate and law school students to apply for this life-changing internship opportunity.  SEF is now accepting applications through March 1, 2011. The dates of engagement are from June 7 to August 11, 2011.   Get an application!

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You know the power of Facebook for connecting with friends, now it’s time to learn the power of LinkedIn – the professional way to network. Mark your calendars for: Google Me: Using LinkedIn in Your  Search Tuesday, February 8, 2011 Noon – 12:50 p.m. Taylor 203 (access to computers to help build your profile!) Learn how to make the most of LinkedIn as a job search tool with a real Bucknell student profile as an example. Learn the basics of LinkedIn, useful ways to enhance your search and how it can be used to explore career paths. You can leave this […]

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Enjoy FREE PIZZA and learn from the experts about interviewing tips and techniques! Deloitte Consulting will be here presenting INTERVIEWING TIPS on February 2nd from 6-7 pm in the ELC Walls Lounge. Mark your calendars for this great opportunity to learn FIRST HAND.

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Did you know that several employers come to campus to recruit Bucknellians to work at their companies? If the thought of this makes your blood pressure rise…don’t worry! Here are 5 easy steps to help you stand out and conquer the on-campus recruiting (OCR) process. 1) Accentuate the Positive. Rather than getting stuck on the ways you think you aren’t competitive, focus on what strengths (and you all have them) you bring to the position. The easiest way to do this is to first understand what skills an employer is looking for so… 2) Know the industry. Following what’s going […]

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Welcome back Seniors! We have some exciting news to share with you: you all  now have automatic access to B-Link! What does this mean? Well in 2 words: ALUMNI DIRECTORY! What are you waiting for? Get started today! First time log-in Go to B-Link: www.b-link.bucknell.edu Click “first time login” (upper left corner) Type your last name and click find Find your name and click on button next to your name, click next. Enter your Bucknell ID (8 digits) click verify Your profile appears, edit as necessary Create your username and password (middle of the page) Terms and conditions, click yes…we […]

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Emily Bruno ’12 LuEsther T. Mertz Library of the New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY Association for the Arts BPIP Internship Fund Class Year: 2012 Hometown: Bronxville, New York Major: Art History and Classics Campus Activities: Delta Gamma Hobbies: painting, photography as well as decorative cake making My Experience: I was an intern at The LuEsther T. Mertz Library and worked specifically with the Art and Illustration Collection. This collection is valuable to the Library as it consists of a broad range of art including paintings, drawings, and prints with diverse subject matter such as garden design and taxonomy, as […]

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