Interested in environmental advocacy? Are you looking for a career that will give you first-hand public policy experience right out of college? Check out the Environment American Fellowship Program! Today’s post about the Environment America Fellowship comes from alumnae Audrey Richardson. Audrey graduated from Bucknell a semester early in January of 2010 and majored in both English and Political Science. During her time at Bucknell Audrey was also a BPIP Internship Fund Recipient, gaining summer internship experience at the American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee in 2009. Upon graduating, she accepted a Fellowship position with Environment America. She chose to […]

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PLEN’s Women & Public Policy Seminar in Washington, DC, January 10-14, 2011 ***DEADLINE TO REGISTER EXTENDED!*** The Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) is offering a one-of-a-kind opportunity for women students to learn first-hand how many different ways an individual can make and influence public policy on January 10-14, 2011. Students may now choose to focus on policy tracks in Finance, Education, Sustainability, or Healthcare! They’re taught by women who influence national policy every day: top legislative staffers, White House officials and federal agency leaders, nonprofit advocates and corporate lobbyists.  These women immerse the students in the major issues of the […]

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Calling all JUNIORS! I-Banking alum visiting TUESDAY for summer internship presentation! Tuesday 11/30, 6-7pm in ELC 217 Hot appetizers will be served! Jonathan T. Hemmert ’05 is a senior associate at KBW, in the Investment Banking Department. Jonathan graduated summa cum laude, double-majoring in the Classics and Political Science, with a minor in Italian. He was also a two-time First Team Academic All-American soccer player for the Bison. Mr. Hemmert joined KBW directly upon graduating from Bucknell, and is now on his 6th year with the firm. As a member of the Diversified Finance Group, Jonathan has taken the lead […]

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Remember that scene in The Social Network when the Winklevi are rowing at Henley? And they hear that someone at Oxford has Facebook? And they get really mad because Facebook has caught on so much it jumped continents? Right. So what’s my point? Well Dee-Lite sang it best when they came at you from the “global village…in the age of communication,”‘ but my point is a little less lyrical. What is my point you ask? Yes, I’m getting to that. My point is: it’s very easy to stay connected! We know that internet access may be less accessible at times […]

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Interested in interning with a nonprofit this summer and getting paid? The BPIP Internship Fund provides funding for students able to secure full time, unpaid summer internships in the nonprofit/public interest sector.  Come hear past Fund recipients share their stories about the program and what they got from their experiences working in the nonprofit, public service sectors. Featuring: Michael Kurban ’12 International Bridges to Justice, Geneva, Switzerland Malyse Uwase ’13 Women for Women, Kigali, Rwanda Amanda Slaboden ’13 Wellesley Centers for Women, Wellesley, MA Andrew Lichtenauer ’12 The First Tee, Bronx, NY Claire Munley ’11 Women in Progress, Cape Coast, […]

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We recently came across an article from JobsJournal.com about identifying job scams and thought we’d post it here since we often get questions about just what this article deals with –  “Spotting Internet Job Scams.” We hope you find it useful: By Surjit Sen Sharma While the percentage of simpleminded people, falling for internet job scams, seems to have remained the same this year as before, according to USA News Online, the numbers have definitely gone up. The recession has caused increase in the numbers of desperate jobseekers, and similarly there has been a rise in the numbers of attempts […]

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December graduates, are you still seeking employment? Let us help! If you haven’t already visit the Career Center to learn about comprehensive job search strategies. You should also publish your resume to the Resume Book on the BRIDGE, where employers will have access to your document, and if they find a skill match, contact you directly. Instructions: Log into the BRIDGE Click on Document tab/Publish a Resume Select resume book: December Graduates Upload your resume Questions? Email recruiting@bucknell.edu

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We are pleased to share with you information about the Teach For America-Goldman Sachs Summer Internship Program. With the program, Teach For America aims to attract talented individuals to teaching who are also interested in paths to leadership in the business community and who can ultimately become effective advocates for educational equity. Goldman Sachs recognizes the excellence of successful Teach For America applicants and values the experience and skills that are built through the corps experience. Through this program, Goldman Sachs will offer up to twenty paid summer internships to eligible African Americans, Latinos, and Native Americans who have also […]

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Interested in spending next semester off-campus?  Think about spending it in Philly at The Philadelphia Center (TPC)! The application deadline is: Friday December 17, 2011. For over 40 years TPC has helped more than 6,500 students from over 80 colleges and 50 countries discover their personal and professional direction in life.  TPC’s unique and valuable 16-week off-campus program grants a full semester of academic credit and engages students in three ways: Mentored internships: With over 800 internship options, TPC offers 32-hour-a-week internship opportunities for almost any major. Students collaborate with TPC’s full-time faculty advisors and internship supervisors to create a […]

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Did you have a great Externship experience last year? Did you miss the Externship program last year? Well now’s your chance to do it all again or try it out for the first time! In order to provide students with opportunities to network with professionals and gain experience, the CDC has decided to open all unmatched externship opportunities to the junior class.  Juniors have the opportunity to apply for up to 6 externships on the BRIDGE. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, Nov. 30 11:59pm. Externships are short-term (1-2 day) job shadow experiences that occur during winter break where a […]

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The Capitol Hill Internship Program is a summer internship program that provides a stipend of $250 per week (up to $2500 for the summer) for students who are able to secure unpaid, noncredit internships. The program is open to all full-time undergraduate students, including graduating seniors. The application deadline is Monday, November 29 at 11:59 pm.

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Don’t let the quietest, darkest month of the academic year stall your career exploration.  Check out the “Road trips to the Real World” program; a series of employer site visits for you during winter break. Learn first-hand about different career fields, network with employers and explore internship and job opportunities, and practice your networking skill. Spots fill up VERY quickly for some of the more popular sites, so plan on registering as early as possible for the best selection and make the most of your winter break! THIS YEAR’S SITES INCLUDE: Association of American Publishers, New York, NY Anheuser-Busch, Inc., […]

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Exciting stuff – the University of Pennsylvania has just announced a new Master of Science Engineering Program in Nanotechnology. Nanotechnology is predicted to be a $1.5 trillion industry generating in excess of 2 million new jobs Nanotechnology impacts almost every technology sector A Nanotechnology Master’s is an interdisciplinary degree that positions graduates to take a leading role in technology in: – Energy – Healthcare – Environmental Protection – Communication – Transportation – Civil Defense/Homeland Security This interdisciplinary program draws on world recognized faculty and courses in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the School of Arts and Sciences, and […]

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Seniors: Still exploring your options after graduation? Consider this M.S. in Commerce at the University of Virginia.  The one-year business degree is unique in that it is designed specifically for recently graduating liberal arts, science, and engineering majors.  The program features concentrations in either Financial Services or Marketing & Management, as well as a month of global travel to Europe or Asia! At the McIntire School of Commerce, innovation is at the core of everything we do. Our one-year, 38-credit-hour M.S. in Commerce in either Financial Services or Marketing & Management is one of the most innovative and rewarding. This […]

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Bucknell has often been referred to as a bubble. It is a campus filled with brick buildings, athletic facilities and breath-taking views of the Pennsylvania landscape. Within these warm brick buildings are numerous services provided by the University in an effort to burst this bubble. Of these services, the best is arguably the Bridge. The Bridge is more than a job application site. Its name truly suits its function as it connects Bucknell undergraduate students to Alumni, career-oriented campus events, and professional opportunities that reach far beyond the Lewisburg city limits. Even more so, the Bridge is easily accessible and […]

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