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We wanted to make sure you saw this upcoming talk–Looks like it is going to be very interesting! The Jobless Recovery – Economic Causes, Social Effects and Political Responses 7:00 – 8:30PM, March 2, 2010 ELC Gallery Theater Over 7 million jobs have been lost nationwide over the last two years, a period dubbed the “Great Recession.” Even as economic activity begins to recover, job creation is lagging behind, raising the concern that the United States will experience a jobless recovery. Individuals and communities are understandably anxious about job prospects and face the future with great uncertainty. What are the […]

Many opportunities listed on the BRIDGE, including: Deadline:  Friday, February 26, 11:59 p.m. American Medical Student Association: Health Justice Intern U.S. International Trade Commission: ITA Unpaid Student Volunteer Internship Program Deadline:  Monday, March 1, 11:59 p.m. Congressional Budget Office: Intern Wacker Chemical Corporation: Summer Intern – Marketing Lewisburg Area Recreation Authority: Summer Camp Counselor U.S. Trade and Development Agency: Summer Intern Yale University School of Medicine: Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) Safeway, Inc.: Corporate Summer Internship Program ExxonMobil Corporation: Film Marketing and Public Relations Intern Deadline:  Monday, March 8, 11:59 p.m. Stryker Endoscopy: Various Internship Opportunities Sasaki Associates: […]

Don’t forget to sign up for the Bucknell D.C Career Fair on March 4th! Considering a career in government after graduation? Before you take the civil service exam, make sure you know what you’re getting into. Each government agency is different, so it’s important to know what life is like at each one. It’s all about the agency Agency culture can have a huge effect. Each agency or department has an internal culture that you need to learn about. In many respects, working for a government agency can be one of the most exciting or rewarding experiences for someone who […]

With nearly 30 years of experience, the WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP PROGRAM guarantees placement in an internship appropriate to your goals and talents. In addition, students are offered an evening course at George Washington University on “Washington and Work”. Take a quick study break and meet with representatives from the WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. We will be visiting Bucknell University to hold an information session on Tuesday, March 2nd at 6:00pm in LC 241. Come hear how you can apply and be placed in guaranteed internships virtually anywhere in DC for the summer, fall or spring. The WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP PROGRAM — a combination of work and study — places […]

Trip: Public Affairs Event—National Media, Inc. Host: Robin Roberts P’10 Alexandria, VA January 12th and 13th, 2010 By: Nicole Mott ‘10 Around the time of finals I found an email from Pam Keiser about a Public Affairs Site Visit Event for two days in the DC area over winter break. Considering I had no job lined up (as of now, hopefully this will change sometime soon) and I would be home in the DC area for winter break, I thought why not? I responded, and within 45 minutes Pam let me know that I was the ninth of ten spots […]

This year, DMEF has committed to awarding $40,000 in scholarship monies to undergraduate and graduate students who have demonstrated an interest in pursuing careers in direct/ interactive marketing. The scholarship application deadline is April 30, 2010. To begin the application process, please visit www.directworks.org Not quite sure what a career in direct or interactive marketing means? Check out the Vault! ABOUT THE DIRECT MARKETING EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Headquartered in New York City, the Direct Marketing Educational Foundation (DMEF) works to attract, educate, and place top college students by continuously improving the teaching of world-class direct / interactive marketing and, thereby, expanding […]

“The nonprofit sector enhances our creativity, enlivens our communities, nurtures individual responsibility, stirs life at the grassroots, and reminds us that we were born free.” –John W. Gardner BPIP Internship Fund Information Sessions –LAST TWO BEFORE DEADLINE! Sunday, March 7, ELC 217, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 8, ELC 217, Noon – 1:00 p.m. Application Deadline is March 22nd Students who want to explore careers in the non-profit and government sectors have a great resource right here on campus: the Bucknell Public Interest Program (BPIP) and the BPIP Internship Fund. BPIP educates students about non-profit and public service careers, […]

March 5th 12-4 at Columbia University. The Not-For-Profit Career Fair focuses exclusively on careers in the not-for-profit and public service sectors. Columbia University welcomes students and alumni from over 25 consortium schools and hosts over 100 employers each year. Industries represented in the fair include: Arts, Education, Environmental, Governmental, Healthcare, Human Rights, International Relations, and Public Service. Bucknell is a partner school in hosting this event. Partner school students have access from 12:00 noon until 4:00 pm. Dress code is business formal. This fair is not open to the public and it is free for Bucknellians to attend BUT you […]

As you know, landing a job today requires more than just good grades. All students need to focus on and promote their individual strengths, stand out from their peers and tell a unique story. In short, they need a personal brand. With that in mind, on Monday, February 22, PwC will be launching “Personal Brand Week.” This national initiative will help students learn more about the critical importance of personal brand and the right way to approach it.   Each day of the week of February 22nd, PwC will focus on one of five elements we recommend that students master […]

Don’t miss the leading sports career conference that will be held on March 5th – 6th 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 executives participate as keynotes, panelists, and take part in roundtable networking lunches, giving attendees a VIP pass into the world of sports. The SINC Conference is an event for students and recent graduates interested in pursuing a career in sports. It is a great […]

Saturday, February 27 ELC Terrace Room 4:00 – 8:00 pm Register on the BRIDGE by 2/25. Space is Limited The event will start at 4:00pm with keynote speaker; students competing in the venture plan competition will give a brief overview of their plans. Following the presentations, we will begin the workshop portion in which alumni/parent participants will be positioned around the room at tables based on their specialty. Students will then have a chance to sit down and talk to participants to get advice and constructive feedback on their plans and ideas. Participants will have a chance to share their […]

This exciting new trip takes place during senior week (Sunday May 16-Thursday May 20), but it is NOT limited to seniors. It is open to ALL students. This new service trip will allow you to learn about regional history, social class, and environmental issues in Appalachian culture. For more information contact Lynn Pierson (lynn.pierson@bucknell.edu) or Prof. Chris Boyatzis (boyatzis@bucknell.edu) Attend an interest session: February 24th at 5 p.m. in ELC 241 B, February 26th at 12 noon in Arches Lounge or February 28th at 4 p.m. in 241 B.

Returned Peace Corps Volunteers Panel Wednesday, February 24 5:00 – 6:30pm Bertrand Library Traditional Reading Room Refreshments will be served. FACTS about Peace Corps at Bucknell: Bucknell ranks 21st among the nation’s colleges and universities with less than 5,000 undergraduates. Since 1961, more than 240 graduates from Bucknell University have served in the Peace Corps. Panelists include: Mary Jean Moser, Circulation Services Team Leader, Library & IT, served in the Peace Corps in the Republic of Kiribati (pronounced “Kiri-bess”) from 1979 to 1981. Robert Rosenberg, Assistant Professor of English, served in the Peace Corps in Kyrgyzstan from 1994 to 1996. […]

On Thursday, February 25 @ Noon in the ELC Forum come meet Lauren Berger, aka “The Intern Queen” Get The Real Story Behind The Intern Queen’s 15 Internships! Learn How to Get An Internship and Make the Most Of It! Hear Intern Queen Secret Tips and Tricks! Lauren Berger is known as The Intern Queen after participating in 15 internships during her 4 years of college. Berger established INTERN QUEEN INC. officially in 2008 with the goal of connecting students with their dream internship opportunities. The Intern Queen’s presentation will cover everything from how to find your ideal internship to […]

…An awesome job opportunity! If you chose ‘C’ then you are correct! Actually if you chose D) All of the Above, you would also be correct. Apogee is the second full-length album by stoner metal band Bongzilla. The album was released in May 2000 by Ritual Records, and re-released in 2004 by Relapse Records. Incidentally it is also the name of a character from The Incredibles with superpowers that involved gravity control and levitation, which were powered by sunlight. but Bongzilla album and The Incredibles aside… Apogee Adventures will be on campus Tuesday, February 23rd for an INFO SESSION from […]