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March 1st, 2011

BPIP Spotlight: Hannah Zachary ’12

Hannah Zachary ’12 United Nations Office for Partnerships, New York NY BPIP Laura Kinney ’81 & Arthur Maidman Internship Fund Class Year: 2012 Hometown: New York, New York Major: Political Science and Philosophy Campus Activities: President of Habitat for Humanity, Member Student Lectureship Committee Goals: Policy change in the public education system My Experience: As the intern in the UN Office for Partnerships I helped organize meetings and conferences at the United Nations, attended meetings, wrote reports on past and upcoming events, editing the Annual report. What is the most interesting or important thing you took from your Internship this […]

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February 28th, 2011

Men’s Health Magazine, Arena Stage, Glimmerglass Opera – Key Internships on the BRIDGE

Here are just a few – Deadline:  Monday, February 28,  11:59pm – TONIGHT!! Office of the Governor of Illinois: Internship WITF, Inc.: Numerous Summer Internships Keystone Energy Technology Enterprise Center, Inc: Internship Wolf Trap Foundation: Summer Internship Men’s Health Magazine: Intern LewisGale Medical Center: Medical Center Intern PA Department of Labor and Industry: Office of Chief Counsel Intern Southern Education Foundation: 2011 Southern Education Leadership Summer Program First Quality Enterprises, Inc.: Numerous Internship Opportunities   Deadline:  Monday, March 7,  11:59pm Safeway Inc.: Corporate Summer Internship Institute for Experiential Learning (IEL): Internship Whale Center of New England: Internship Arena Stage: Internship […]

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February 28th, 2011

Alumni Career Spotlight: Environmental Consulting

Kait Fleming ’09, returns to campus to share how she felt as a student pursuing a job in environmental consulting – what she does as an environmental consultant with Groundwater Sciences Corporation , who her clients are, what students entering the field can expect, helpful hints, as well as the application/interview process she experienced.  Kait was an Environmental Studies/Geology Major and English minor. Friday, March 4 5-7pm O’Leary 232 Pizza, beverages and desserts will be served Sponsored by the Geology department and AR/CDC

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February 28th, 2011

Washington Media Scholars Foundation – scholarship and networking opportunities

The Washington Media Scholars Foundation creates scholarship, learning and career advancement opportunities for college students interested in public policy media strategy, research and management. The organization coordinates three programs of varying intensity to carry out this mission: Media Scholars Program. Beginning with the Media Plan Case Competition, the Media Scholars Program identifies talented undergraduates from across the country and brings the finalists to Washington, DC for a week of networking and out-of-the-classroom educational opportunities with organizations such as Google, Politico, CNN and the Wall Street Journal. At a Networking Reception held at the Newseum, the foundation distributes $10,000 in scholarship […]

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February 26th, 2011

Sports Industry Networking and Career (SINC) Conference

Don’t miss the 2011 SINC Conference Your ticket to a career in the sports industry Education-Top sports executives share insight on best practices and future trends Placement-One-on-one interviews on-site for internships, part-time and full-time positions Networking-Over 100 sports business professionals mix and mingle with SINC Conference attendees. Don’t miss the leading sports career conference that will be held on March 4-5 at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. Once again students, recent graduates and career changers are invited to join the top decision makers in the sports industry for a unique conference experience. Over the two-day period, these sports business […]

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February 25th, 2011

Style: From Work to Networking

It takes less than 10 seconds to create a lasting first impression. Here’s how to wow them with style at your next networking event. By Donna Smith Right or wrong, shallow or not, we instinctively judge by appearances. Albert Mehrabian, author of Silent Messages (Wadsworth, 1971), claims appearance has a greater effect on people you meet for the first time than any other factor. He says 55 percent of an initial impression is based on how you look and only 7 percent on what you say. As the old adage goes, dress for the job you want – and the […]

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February 25th, 2011

Goldman Sachs Women & Diversity Conference

At Goldman Sachs, diversity isn’t an initiative, it’s part of our culture. Having an inclusive environment gives us access to the best talent, without restriction. Talent that helps us find innovative solutions for clients across the globe. That’s not just a good story. It’s good business. So if you’re looking for an environment where you feel welcomed — and valued — look no further. Learn more! Please join us for the following events: Spring 2011 Federation Women & Diversity Conference Date & Time: Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Venue: Goldman Sachs New York/New Jersey Campus Application […]

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February 24th, 2011

8th Annual Sports Events Marketing Experience (SEME 2011)

Early Bird Discount Registration CLOSES February 28 ; Register Today! The 8th Annual Sports Events Marketing Experience (SEME 2011), the premier national sports career and networking conference, closes Early Bird Discount Registration on Feb. 28 for the March 25-26 event in Washington, D.C. The conference will be held at Nationals Park and hosted by the Georgetown University Sports Industry Management (SIM) graduate program. It has sold out the past three years. This years’ Keynote dignitaries are: SEME has featured experts from over 210 organizations in 20 different sports career fields, including top decision  makers from the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, […]

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February 24th, 2011

Toot My Horn!

I’m not one to be braggadocious but when I found out we had been listed as one of the Top 25 Career Services Blogs I had to put my modesty aside and toot my own horn. In addition to the obvious honor we felt, the list included blogs from top schools and many that I look to for inspiration; it’s nice to know I have good taste 🙂 Of course I want you all to continue to read the Bucknell Career Insider hourly (I guess I’ll settle for daily) but I also wanted to share the article so you can […]

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February 23rd, 2011

Physics Alumni Career Panel – 2/28

DATE: February 28th TIME: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. LOCATION: Traditional Reading Room, Bertrand Library The panel discussion will examine the career paths of this diverse group of Bucknell alumni. Come hear their advice and perspectives as they discuss their work and available opportunities.  The conversation will also include a question and answer period. The event is followed by a small networking receptio with hors d’oeurves, where attendees can connect with the alumni and their peers. Panelists: Marisa Conlon ’04 – Patent Examiner & Attorney, US Patent Office Justin Likar ’01 – Spacecraft Systems Engineer, Lockheed Martin David Moschella ’84 – […]

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February 23rd, 2011

PwC and Leveraging LinkedIn

Learn How to Leverage LinkedIn for Your Career Search! PIZZA PARTY Thursday, 2/24 at Noon ELC 256 Together, PricewaterhouseCoopers and LinkedIn want to help students feed their futures. PwC is a sponsor of LinkedIn’s new career pathing tool, where students can gain exposure to the basics of using LinkedIn as a career tool and also take advantage of PwC’s Career Corner offerings! Bucknell is one of 60 schools selected for the sponsorship and will provide all students with a distinctive, fun and innovative way to understand the importance of building and leveraging their network and learning from others’ career paths. […]

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February 22nd, 2011

First Years Now Have Access to B-Link

Congratulations on officially becoming a member of the alumni community on First Night! Alumni Relations & the Career Development Center are happy to share that you are now have access to the networks & clubs in B-Link, the online alumni community. This is a great privilege that comes along with responsibilities. Below you will see some tips of why and how to interact with alumni. Please read this and follow up with our staff at the Career Development Center or when we come visit your floors after Spring Break (more information below). Tips for Reaching Out to Alumni Effectively: Let […]

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February 22nd, 2011

BPIP Spotlight: Claire Munley ’11

Claire Munley ’11 Women in Progress, Cape Coast, Ghana Philip J. Cuthbertson ’78 BPIP Internship Fund Class Year: 2011 Hometown: Ardmore, PA Major: International Relations and Economics with a concentration in Africa Campus Activities: Kappa Kappa Gamma, Admissions Goals: I want to one day work with international development My Experience: As the Business intern for Women In Progress  I was in charge of running a fair trade certification program, designing a new line for production, and holding computer and book keeping training. What is the most interesting or important thing you took from your Internship this summer? Learning about the […]

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February 22nd, 2011

Wolf Trap, Men’s Health Magazine & Safeway, Inc. – Key Internships on the BRIDGE

Here are just a few – Deadline:  Monday, February 28,  11:59pm Office of the Governor of Illinois: Internship WITF, Inc.: Numerous Summer Internships Keystone Energy Technology Enterprise Center, Inc: Internship Wolf Trap Foundation: Summer Internship Men’s Health Magazine: Intern LewisGale Medical Center: Medical Center Intern PA Department of Labor and Industry: Office of Chief Counsel Intern Southern Education Foundation: 2011 Southern Education Leadership Summer Program First Quality Enterprises, Inc.: Numerous Internship Opportunities Deadline:  Monday, March 7,  11:59pm Safeway Inc.: Corporate Summer Internship Institute for Experiential Learning (IEL): Internship Whale Center of New England: Internship Arena Stage: Internship Cleveland Clinic-Center for […]

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February 21st, 2011

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Bill Durland ’53 – Human Rights Attorney, Legislator, Activist

“Law and Human Rights: A Life of Speaking Truth to Power with Dr. Bill Durland ’53 – Attorney, Legislator, Educator, Author and Activist” Speaker – Dr. Bill Durland ’53, Human Rights Attorney, Legislator, Activist Date: Monday, February 28 Time: 5:30 pm – Free Dinner! Where: ELC Refectory Dr. William Durland ’53 will share his experiences as a human rights lawyer specializing in international, constitutional, and governmental law.  He is presently practicing public interest law as the Executive Director of the Center on Law and Human Rights. The Center’s cases have been primarily in the areas of conscientious objection, civil disobedience, soldiers’ […]

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