Women science majors who want to explore what life is like as a science advisor to the President, the head of an Institute at NIH, or a congressional staffer influencing the government’s research agenda, should sign up for PLEN’s Women & Science/Technology Policy Seminar in Washington, DC, January 3-7, 2011: Women & Science/Technology Policy Seminar in Washington, DC The Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) will be holding its 12th Women & Science/Technology Policy Seminar January 3-7, 2011 for women students who are considering a career in science or health policy. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for women students to discover […]

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A Taste of our Company Visit our headquarters and get a behind-the-scenes look at how we work. Most of all, network with top executives and interview for a 2011 internship. A Taste of our Culture At L’Oréal, creativity and development are key. Learn about our innovative approach to marketing and brand management as our marketers and creative teams coach you through a marketing case. It’s a rare opportunity to gain insight into the types of projects L’Oréal Brand Managers oversee; plus get personalized feedback. A Taste of our City Experience one of the most inspirational backdrops in the world – […]

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Don’t miss this trip to D.C.  on 11/18 BRIDGE SIGN UP BY 11/16; ONLY 20 SPOTS! Visit the National Geographic Society, United States Department of State, and the Library of Congress Get special tours of each location Learn about the work done there Chance to talk to officials about their careers Meet with Lee Schwartz ’76, Geographer of the United States!, and learn about the history of maps and the map-making process. Field trip sponsored by Geography Department and Alumni Relations/Career Development Center $20 cash deposit for bus (refunded on bus) required –dropped off to Kay Heimbach / Alumni Relations […]

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Daylight Savings always gets me thinking. I wake up the morning after in a fog of confusion…wondering if the time that is showing on my alarm clock is the “right” time and inevitably get on the track to that deep question…what does time really mean? I won’t bore you with this existential argument that I go through but the point it is I got thinking this past weekend and I’m wondering if anyone else is in the same boat. Perhaps you are thinking about getting in gear for your internship search? It is a great idea to get a head […]

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Yale Interdisciplinary Center for Bioethics Intensive Summer Bioethics Program June 1 – July 29, 2011 New Haven, CT Yale Interdisciplinary Center for Bioethics offers an intensive summer program in bioethics for national and international participants (undergraduates, graduate students, and others).  The program is an eight-week immersion in the field of bioethics through lectures, seminars, written work, and site visits to The Hastings Center, CT Hospice in Branford, the Monsanto Corporation, and an ecological exploration of Long Island Sound via schooner.  The program draws from the fields of medical practice & research, law, religion, and environmental studies, among others. Tuition for […]

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These info sessions will provide an overview of the Capitol Hill Internship Program, a summer internship program.  The program provides a stipend of $250 per week up to $2500 for the summer for students who are able to secure unpaid, noncredit internships. The application deadline is Monday, November 29, at 11:59 pm. Monday, Nov 8; 5:00-5:45 pm; ELC Gallery Theatre Tuesday, Nov. 9; Noon – 1 pm; ELC 217 –With McAllister & Quinn: A representative of McAllister & Quinn, LLC, the government relations firm that works with Bucknell to support the Capitol Hill Internship Program, will attend this session to […]

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Easy ways to be more competitive in obtaining employment. By: Marinda Bean, NorthOrion Editor (www.NorthOrion.com) In today’s highly-competitive job market, it’s essential for job hunters to set themselves apart from their competition in order to obtain highly-competitive positions. This is an employer’s market, with dozens of well-qualified applicants for each opening, so job hunters would do well to make a concerted effort to stand out from the pack, so to speak. And it’s simpler than you might think. By implementing the following easy techniques, you can set yourself heads and shoulders above your closest competition. 1. Stay Current One of […]

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Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions & Bucknell University’s Career Development Center are co-sponsoring a FREE Practice Test event on Bucknell’s Campus THIS SATURDAY, November 6th To reserve your seat, go to the following address and fill out the requested information – takes only a few minutes: http://www.jotform.com/SCKaplan/2153127400 Event Details: – Free GRE, DAT, OAT or MCAT Practice Exams – Saturday, November 6th MCAT: 10am, 101 Biology Building DAT: 10:30am, 104 Biology Building OAT: 10:30am, 104 Biology Building GRE: 11am, 101 Rooke Chemistry Building Detailed score analysis will be mailed to the CDC within 1 week of the test For more […]

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I saw this in the Message Center and wanted to post it here as well: Bucknell has been invited to participate in Davis Projects for Peace, a program for all undergraduates enrolled as of fall 2010 at any of the American colleges and universities in the Davis United World College Scholars Program. The projects deemed the most promising will be chosen and funded with a $10,000 grant given by Kathryn Wasserman Davis, internationalist and philanthropist. To date, Bucknell students have completed projects including: A Sustainable Water Solution for Tumaipa, Suriname; Bicycles Against Poverty in Uganda; How Much Does a Banana […]

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A consortium of  five top graduate schools of international affairs will be on campus on November 10th. Their programs offer interdisciplinary graduate degree programs to prepare students from all branches of the social sciences and humanities for careers in international affairs and public service. For almost 40 years now, representatives from the following schools have been traveling together to speak with prospective students not only about our specific programs, but also about applying to graduate school in general and potential careers in international affairs: Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs Georgetown University, The Edmund A. Walsh School of […]

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We just heard about this great opportunity for juniors but hurry because there isn’t much time to apply! Overview UBS Voyager Program participants will have the opportunity to spend an all expense paid day immersed within one of the Bank’s divisions. Highlights will include one on one meetings with line representatives, a round table discussion with UBS senior leaders and a networking event with all participants.  Apply today! Details Location: UBS Of ces in New York, NY and Stamford, CT Program Dates: December 2 – 3, 2010 Eligibility Criteria Class: Juniors interested in Financial Services GPA: Minimum 3.4 Note: All […]

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We’ve declared this week: Bucknell Public Service Week from November 1st – November 5th and, with the help of the Bucknell Public Service Network, we will be having special events around Public Service, Non-Profit and Government Careers. So in the spirit of this Public Service week we’d like to quickly highlight some funding options available for Non-Profit and Government internships that are frequently unpaid. Hopefully this helps you find a way to explore the field you want while still earning some extra cash. Funding Programs: BPIP Internship Fund Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship – established in 1987, this is a […]

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I know you may be thinking…March? This is October but this conference fills up quickly so… SAVE THE DATE: MARCH 4-5, 2011 for the Sports Industry Networking and Career (SINC) Conference (you can sign up now!) The 2011 Sports Industry Networking and Career (SINC) Conference will be held March 4-5, 2011 at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. The leading sports career conference once again invites students, recent graduates and career changers to join the top decision makers in the sports industry for a unique conference experience. Over the two-day period, these sports business executives participate as keynotes, panelists, […]

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Remember: The Public Service Fellows Program application is now open, but hurry…the application deadline is October 29, 2010 so apply today! The Program: The Partnership for Public Service is seeking current students or recent graduates to join our team and contribute to our mission. Are you passionate about public service? Are you looking for an opportunity to develop their skills and gain valuable experience? Are you looking for a paid position in the heart of Washington, D.C.? If so, apply for the Partnership’s Public Service Fellows Program! The application deadline is October 29, 2010 so apply today! We anticipate the Spring […]

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Saturday October 30th from 11:00 – 1:00pm on the Academic & Science Quads (Rain Location: Gerhard Fieldhouse) Spend time connecting with faculty members, fellow students, and alumni from your department at the Fourth Annual Homecoming Academic Village.  Also available for purchase are tickets ($5) to the tailgate lunch before the football game. Questions?  Please contact Jenna Tesauro, Program Director of Academic Interests, by emailing jtesauro@bucknell.edu or calling 7-2611

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