So I was doing my daily twitter drudge and it’s overwhelming what you can find. I don’t know if it was because it was rainy or what but today Twitter seemed to be particularly jam packed with great information. Jammed. Packed. I won’t share it all with you here, although I would like to, but I did want to highlight one of the coolest things I found today – Classmates on LinkedIn (now called Alumni as of 11/1) I can’t remember my exact trail but somehow I came across The LinkedIn Blog and the post all about this new feature: […]

Join the Bucknell Professional Network for a great panel and reception on leadership lessons from distinguished Bucknell Alumnae Thursday, November 3 5:30 – 9:00 PM PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP 300 Madison Avenue, New York, NY Welcoming Remarks by Susan Lantz: Dean of Students – Bucknell University Panel Moderator: Erika Stanat ’90 : Bucknell University Alumni Association President; Litigation Partner, Harter Secrest & Emery LLP Panelists: Marlena Heydenreich ‘ 75: President – Foremost Machine Builders, Inc. Mary Smoot ’81: Chief Financial Officer – Sky Blue Women’s Soccer, Inc. Jo-Anne Williams Bilotti ’86: Managing Director – Citigroup Global Markets (Retired) Wendy Barth ’78: Sr. […]

Here are just a few – Deadline: Thursday, October 31st at 11:59pm Hershey’s – The Hershey Company: Intern – Corporate Social Responsibility Bloomberg: Brand Ambassador Intern Deadline: Monday, November 7th at 11:59pm PricewaterhouseCoopers: PwC Advisory Forensics Intern Summer 2012 – All Cities, All Locations PricewaterhouseCoopers: PwC Advisory Technology Intern Summer 2012 – All Cities, All Locations PricewaterhouseCoopers: PwC Advisory Management Intern Summer 2012 – All Cities, All Locations BRIDGE application deadlines are usually Monday nights at 11:59 p.m. and will continue throughout the summer. If you have any technical difficulties with your application, be sure to email recruiting@bucknell.edu before the […]

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 – […]

Starting the week of Oct. 31st we will be hosting our second annual Public Service Week, where we bring you lots of great panels, alumni talks, lunches and networking opportunities to learn more about the Public Service Sector. Be sure to check the BRIDGE for additional details and to sign up for events (lots of them have FREE FOOD and limited space so RSVPs are required) Here’s what we have planned for you this year: Tuesday, November 1 Lunch: Capitol Hill Internship Program ELC 241, Noon Past Capitol Hill interns will share their experiences with students who are interested in […]

Simon Diversity Weekend is an opportunity for African American, Hispanic American and Native American prospective students to: Meet current students, faculty, alumni, and administrators Learn about Simon’s membership in The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management and our unique program offerings, student life, and career management resources Receive valuable information about the admissions process and scholarship opportunities The Simon School will cover the cost of the Sunday night hotel stay, as well as meals during the event.  In addition, further assistance for travel costs is available on a need-basis.  For more information on travel assistance, please contact Lisa Bravo at […]

I’d say that one of the only downsides to this job is learning about all the awesome opportunities out there that I am no longer eligible for. For instance: Princeton in Africa (PiAf), which 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. The more I checked in to this fellowship to write about it the more I wanted to apply. I ran into this inspiring blog, Beyond the Gate, featuring first-person perspectives from recent alums […]

Heard of B-Link but not sure how to get it? Having trouble searching for an internship on the BRIDGE? Well … no more! These are 2 great Bucknell resources that you just can’t go on not knowing about! Thurs. October 27 | Noon – 1pm | ELC Center Room There will be pizza so sign up! Join Lyndsay Shand ’12 and Sara Lederman ’13 to learn how to effectively use B-Link to network with alumni who are in your field of interest as well as tips on using the BRIDGE…and why you should be using both NOW in the job […]

Hey Juniors…want a great experience over winter break…NOW YOU can apply to the Externship Program! Follow the instructions below and apply by 11:59pm on November 1 Have your resume critiqued by the CDC Read, sign & deliver Externship Participation Agreement to the CDC (Botany Building) Apply for up to 6 externship opportunities on the BRIDGE by November 1 For each individual externship, upload the following documents on the BRIDGE: Resume Cover letter Need Help? Check out these instructions for BRIDGE application Enter your order of preference for the externships you applied to What next? In November/December: You will receive your […]

This weekend is Homecoming weekend, and the BHN (Bucknell Health Network) has two events planned that you may be interested in. The first is this Friday, October 21 at 5:00 in the Gallery Theater. Dr. Jeff Lewis will be talking about good options for both extracurricular activities as well as summer opportunities that will look good on your application. He is also going to talk about writing the personal statement. Dr. Lewis is both a physician and a dentist and has been working in the admissions/advising field for some time, so I would highly recommend trying to make it to […]

Sports Industry Networking and Career Conference, February 10-11, 2012 – Washington, DC, www.sinc-conference.com
Register Today – Space Is Limited and it fills up fast!

Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon – Business School Information Session DATE: Thursday, October 20 TIME: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. LOCATION: LC Gallery Theatre The Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon will present an MBA workshop for interested students from all academic disciplines who may be considering an MBA in either their short or long-term career plans.  This workshop could focus on answering questions like: Why should I consider an MBA? How do I choose an MBA program? Should I study full-time or part-time? How do I get in? When is the right time to pursue an MBA? […]

Roadtrip Nation, which produces the public television series “Roadtrip Nation,” has embarked on its 10-year mark of sending students out on the Road to define their own Roads in life by traveling in its Green RV to more than 40 college campuses across the U.S. as part of its annual Fall Tour. Bucknell was one of the stops way back when (I think in 2004…) and they loved the campus so much (who wouldn’t?) they are coming back! On October 25 (from 10 -3) a team of Roadies will bring their on-the-Road expertise to Bucknell students by sharing their personal […]

Learn about the winter break Pre-Health JanPlan observation program and the requirements for participation at the JanPlan Information Sessions DATE:  Thursday, October 20 or Tuesday, October 25 TIME:  Noon – 12:30pm LOCATION:   BIO102           Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors; attendance at ONE JanPlan Info Session is required for participation.

Ali (Zimmerer) Rivera ’08, Contract Specialist, Department of Homeland Security will be back on campus for Homecoming and is hosting a talk and luncheon outlining the Federal Hiring Process on Friday, October 21 at Noon in the Willard Smith Library (Vaughn Literature Building). Ali  will discuss the federal hiring process and give pointers on creating a federal resume and how to use the USAJOBS.gov website using her own account to walk you through the process.  The Library is reserved until 4:00 pm, so you can come by anytime between 1:00 and 4:00 pm with your resume and questions.  Lunch will […]