Bucknell alum, Lauren Kushner ’09, Merchandise Assistant at Saks Fifth Avenue, will be live via teleconference to talk about her experience working in the retail industry.  The discussion will be driven by your questions so don’t forget to check out the VAULT guide to the RETAIL INDUSTRY! Join the conversation: Wednesday, November 18th @ Noon in Hunt 124 Part of our new series of teleconferences called “Industry Insight” that will spotlight alumni from various organizations for 45 minutes. The focus of these brief sessions will for sharing personal experiences, career paths, and job search/industry advice.

I know this a career blog but one thing that you should always remember is that you don’t always have to be serious, so here goes… I know that there have been other Friday the 13ths and there will be many more but what is interesting, or worth noting, about TODAY’S Friday the 13th is that back in 1869 a day, very much like today, was the day that would start superstitions around the world (and a slew of horrible movies creating it’s own bad genre)… Our trusted, and always reliable, source Wikipedia tells us that, “According to folklorists, there […]

I was having dinner with some friends recently and we started talking about ‘Parkour’, although none of us could remember what it was called and I knew it was or sounded like ‘Parkay’ ….I was close right? Anyway, resolved to save face and not be completely off base, I did a little digging and found a lot more than I was looking for, and if I had cable I would have seen this a lot sooner, as it is I’m going with the ‘better late than never’ motto. At this point you may be wondering how this conversation has anything […]

BRIDGE application deadlines are usually Monday nights at 11:59 p.m. and will continue throughout the academic year. If you have any technical difficulties with your application, be sure to email recruiting@bucknell.edu before the deadline and we will be able to help you. Please continue to check the BRIDGE as part of your comprehensive job search strategy, but note that industries recruit differently depending on the time of year and how much their openings are planned. If you aren’t finding what interests you on the BRIDGE, please work with a CDC counselor to determine the best strategies for your needs. Many […]

During Homecoming I had the great opportunity to attend a panel discussion that was sponsored by the 125 years of co-education celebration. It was an amazing panel with outstanding alumni–all with different points of view, industries, passions, but 1 thing in common: the desire and fortitude to become a successful entrepreneur. This panel should not have been missed but alas it was…by many. The information was so good that I decided that I should share some snippets. The best pieces of advise that I gleaned from this panel are as follows: Network: Take advantage and use the opportunities you have […]

Tuesday, November 10 @ Noon in the ELC Gallery Theatre The first in a series of sessions designed to inform you about the application procedures for professional schools – medical dental, veterinary, etc. This session is a general overview of the timelines and the procedures and of your responsibilities in getting your application complete. It is open to all students with an interest in attending a professional school after Bucknell, but will be most relevant to those Juniors and Seniors applying in the coming cycle.

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 is the […]

Just want to make sure all you entrepreneurs out there are aware of the next speaker in the Bucknell Forum: Doug Lebda ’92, an accomplished entrepreneur who is chairman and CEO of Tree.com and a former CEO of InterActiveCorp (IAC). Join the campus community for Lebda’s talk entitled: “Lead or Fail: The New Challenges of a New Economy,” Tuesday, Nov. 10 7:30 p.m. Trout Auditorium The talk, which is free and open to the public, will be followed by a Q&A session Lebda, who graduated from Bucknell in 1992 with a degree in business administration, has been recognized for his […]

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 🙂

Thursday, November 12th from 4:15 – 5:15 pm in the Forum, ELC. All students, faculty and staff are welcome. Interested in hearing perspectives and insights on the current job market and economy? Join us for an hour-long discussion featuring four University Trustees who will talk about trends, hiring patterns and relevant information pertaining to the current market conditions and the economic outlook. Panelists include: Kenneth W. Freeman, ’72, Chair of the Board (Partner, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.) Robert J. Gamgort, ‘84 (CEO, Pinnacle Foods) J. Randall MacDonald, P’02 (Senior Vice President and Head of Global Human Resources, IBM) James […]

If you’ve seen Mad Men then you may think you already have some industry insight into advertising but now is your chance to get first hand insight into the world of Advertising! Alumna, KEIKO KURAKAWA ’01 from TBWA CHIAT DAY will be available for your questions via teleconference open discussion. Join the conversation: Tomorrow, November 5th @ Noon in ELC 246 Part of our new series of teleconferences called “Industry Insight” that will spotlight alumni from various organizations for 45 minutes. The focus of these brief sessions will for sharing personal experiences, career paths, and job search/industry advice. Presenter: TBWA […]

BRIDGE application deadlines are usually Monday nights at 11:59 p.m. and will continue throughout the academic year. If you have any technical difficulties with your application, be sure to email recruiting@bucknell.edu before the deadline and we will be able to help you. Please continue to check the BRIDGE as part of your comprehensive job search strategy, but note that industries recruit differently depending on the time of year and how much their openings are planned. If you aren’t finding what interests you on the BRIDGE, please work with a CDC counselor to determine the best strategies for your needs. Many […]

Do you have a quick question? No problem! We have a quick answer… Stop in Monday – Friday from 1:30 – 3:30 for our “Quick Question” walk-in period. At this time a counselor will be available to take any of your quick questions, one-on-one. Need a little extra time? Then stop in or call (7-1238) to schedule an appointment.

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

Immigration Seminar – Presented by Linda Bennett, Office of Immigration Services, and Chris Sabas, Immigration Attorney. Thursday, November 5, 2009 @ 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. in  ELC Walls Lounge; Food Provided This program will provide international students with basic information and knowledge on legal procedures for doing internships and working in the U.S. – What is OPT and CPT ? – What are H1-B visas? – How to go through the process of completing the paper work? – How does one become a lawful permanent resident (“green card”)? These are legal procedures that international students must know before doing internships […]