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Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
Don’t let the quietest, darkest month of the academic year stall your career exploration. Check out “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. Registration begins Tuesday, December 1st at 10 am and spots fill up VERY quickly for some of the more popular sites, so plan on registering as early as possible for the best selection.
THIS YEAR’S SITES INCLUDE:
Amica Insurance (Lincoln, RI)
Charles River Labs (Germantown, MD)
Citizen’s [...]
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Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
Every group has its ultimate challenge, an experience that defines those who participate as the most, talented in their field. Track-and-field enthusiasts have the decathlon. Whiz kids have the Odyssey of the Mind competition. Fitness freaks have the Iron Man Triathlon. And aspiring public servants have the Coro Fellows Program. – The Princeton Review
The Fellows Program in Public Affairs is a nine-month, full-time, post-graduate experiential leadership training program which introduces diverse, intelligent and driven young public servants to all aspects of the public affairs arena. Field assignments, [...]
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Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
The DHS HS-STEM Summer Internship Program provides a 10-week summer research experience for undergraduate students majoring in homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (HS-STEM) disciplines. Students will have the opportunity to conduct research in DHS mission-relevant areas at various federal research facilities. Participants receive a stipend of $500 each week plus transportation expenses to/from their internship location. Application Deadline is January 5, 2010
The DHS Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions provides research opportunities to increase and enhance the scientific leadership at Minority Serving Institutions in research [...]
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Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
By Maureen Crawford Hentz
Too often, people making the transition from for-profits to nonprofits assume that they have nothing to bring to the table but an interest in the nonprofit’s mission. They forget about the important skills that they bring to the table.
At a large national environmental conference, I was presenting a workshop for career changers. After the workshop, a woman approached me and said she was interested in breaking into [...]
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Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
Just wanted to highlight some great resources from the Partnership for Public Service!
Federal Internship Employment Programs: Learn about programs that are set-up to help students gain experience in the Federal Government
Federal Internship Directory: One of the best ways to gain experience and make connections within government is to intern with a federal agency. You can also start making a difference now by working on issues that matter to you and positively impacting our collective future.
Take advantage of this valuable resource and search for internships that match your interests, experience and skills. This directory provides [...]
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Friday, November 6th, 2009
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is exploring new layouts for laboratory space and is considering transforming the three bays that make up Dana 147, 149 and 149a into a Studio for the Innovative Design of Intelligent Systems. Many students have worked with Professors Shooter, Buffinton and Kim in these labs over the years, and they may have some great ideas for laying out the space. Maybe some have experience in workplace layout and design. If you have thoughts or ideas, we want to hear from you. Contact Professor Steve Shooter at shooter@bucknell.edu.
An important evolving focus in engineering [...]
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Thursday, November 5th, 2009
Just a quick post on some breaking news…Bucknell Student Pulls Upset
Senior Tim Hoffman, won Lewisburg council seat as a write-in last night and, while he may not get an ESPY for this upset, we believe it deserves an honorable mention. Way to go after your dream job, congrats, and welcome to the neighborhood Tim
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Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Princeton in Africa (PiAf) offers yearlong fellowship opportunities with a variety of organizations that work across the African continent. PiAf Fellows work in service-oriented positions in many different fields, including humanitarian aid, public health, conservation, and education. Since its launch in 1999, PiAf has placed almost 200 Fellows in 28 countries. Graduating seniors from any U.S. college or university are eligible to apply.
For more information, visit www.princetoninafrica.org, call 609.258.7215, or email piafapp@princeton.edu
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Friday, October 30th, 2009
Enjoy your Halloween on one of the…
Top 10 Haunted Campuses In The U.S.
Coming in at #5: Bucknell University (Lewisburg, PA) – Students and custodians of Hunt Hall at Bucknell University claim a ghost has been haunting the building for more than 20 years. Custodians claim the phenomena is most active during the summer months, when students are away. Custodians report tools being hidden inexplicably and lights turning off on them while they work. Witness accounts say the ghost emits a smell of strange perfume and speak of radios turning off and on by themselves. One student described an invisible body [...]
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
Both fellowships are year-long, full-time, salaried positions at our office in Washington, DC. Selected fellows will receive a compensatory package that includes an annual salary of $38,000 and excellent health care benefits.
1. The Villers Fellowship
The Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice was created in 2005 by Philippe Villers, Founder and President of Families USA. Villers Fellows work in our health policy department and assist our organization’s efforts to improve access to health coverage for all Americans, especially for low-income and other vulnerable communities. Specifically, Villers Fellows will conduct research on [...]
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