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Homecoming weekend is just upon us and Alumni Relations & Career Services is taking advantage of the returning alumni…now it’s YOUR TURN. Here is a snapshot of the myriad of career events featuring many alums that we are offering: Thursday, October 22 Bucknell Finance Network (BFN) Investment Roundtable @ 7:30 p.m. in the ELC Forum (B-Link Access Event) Friday, October 23 From the Bucknell Stage to the Hollywood Backlot: A Conversation with Director Robert Mandel ’67 @ 2 pm in the Harvey Powers Theatre Alumni Panel: Bucknell Health Network (BHN) Panel & Reception @ 2:30 pm in the ELC Gallery […]

Friday, October 23rd Alfred Lerner Hall Auditorium, Columbia University Noon – 4:00pm Business Attire Required; Student ID Needed for Entry The Engineering Consortium Career Fair, hosted by the Columbia University Center for Career Education and The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science allows students and alumni to explore a wide variety of career fields, employers, and types of employment in the engineering/technology sector. In previous years, the fair has attracted over 1,900 students and alumni from top engineering schools and over 100 pre-eminent national and international engineering employers. Some attendees include: CIA Credit Suisse Lime Wire Procter & […]

Class Year: 2010 Hometown: Wayne, NJ Major: Theater, English & Education Campus Activities: Adminstrative and Publicity Tech. Asst. for Dept. of Theater and Dance, President of Cap and Dagger student-run theater group, Stage Manager for Dept. of Theater and Dance, Publicity Chair for Calvin and Hobbes, Tour Guide, B-Link Corrdinator for Dept. of Theater and Dance Goals: To have a career in the technical or production side of theater, film or television. Hobbies: Singing, acting, watching movies, reading, video games and Taekwondo Externship: Mitch Goldman – Producer, New York City, NY My experience Working with Mitch was amazing! I experienced […]

Award-winning film and TV director Robert Mandel ’67, will host an open forum about his journey from Bucknell to Hollywood. He’ll review clips from his film and television productions, share tips on the film industry and take Q&A. Join us for this “insider view!” Open to the campus community. Friday, October 23 2-3 p.m. Harvey Powers Theatre Mr. Mandel is currently Dean of the American Film Institute Conservatory and his film credits include FX, School Ties, Big Shots, and The Substitute. He has also directed numerous television movies for HBO, Fox, ESPN, Lifetime and A&E, as well as episodic television […]

That’s right… Love It or Leave It! Saturday, October 24TH Center Room, ELC 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.; Refreshments Served Join us over Homecoming and a chance to participate in a unique career development exclusively from The Harvard Business School (HBS), known as the 100 Jobs Exercise. This exercise will be led by our very own alumna Michele Matz Biamonte ’94, Harvard MEd ’05 and it is designed to help individuals identify their unique career interests and re-energize anyone who feels stuck in the job search process. Open to all students and alumni; Refreshments will be served. Students are encouraged to […]

Thursdays: 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12 @6-7 pm, Biology 221 Sign up on the BRIDGE Space is limited and the deadline 10/19 The CDC is pleased to announce fall class offerings for JUMPSTART, an education program designed to aid sophomores and juniors in their career planning and development. If you’re interested in getting started at the CDC, this non-credit, four-session course is for you. Topics covered include: self-exploration industry research summer job and internship search strategies networking job search tools (including resumes, cover letters, and interviewing skills). The program is free and open to interested sophomores and juniors of all majors. […]

The Bucknell Finance Network (BFN) Annual Investment Roundtable is on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Forum of the Elaine Langone Center (ELC); for a list of panelists, attendees and to register for the event. The Bucknell Health Network (BHN) Panel is Friday, Oct. 23, at 2:30 p.m. in the ELC Gallery Theater. Drop by the ELC Arches Lounge for a reception from 4–6 p.m. The Bucknell Law Network (BLN) Discussion and Breakfast is Saturday, Oct. 24, is 8:30–10:30 a.m. in McDonnell Lounge; sign up on the BRIDGE recommended All events count towards B-Link Access For a list […]

A Personal Statement Workshop will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 5 to 6 p.m., in the Writing Center, 200G Roberts Hall. If you are applying to graduate school, law school, medical school, professional school, or any other program that requires a personal statement, you won’t want to miss this workshop. Learn about •what admissions committees look for when they read personal statements •steps you can take to prepare your statement •resources available at Bucknell to assist you in your personal statement writing process At this interactive workshop, you get to talk with Writing Center staff and with peers about […]

Top Ten Reasons for Attending the Graduate & Professional School Fairs Some good reasons to go to the The Graduate and Law School Fair today (starts in 1 HOUR!) or the Health Fair is tomorrow @ 3 p.m. Speak with representatives from over 100 top-notch schools – With programs in Business, Education, Communications, History, Public Administration, Psychology, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Law…to name a few…there is something for everyone! Explore your options! There are multiple paths to each and every career—see if a graduate degree will help you along your path. Learn about unique graduate programs you had never even considered. […]

Class Year: 2010 Hometown: Hingham, PA Major: Neuroscience Campus Activities: Bucknell Buddies, Student Athletic Trainer, Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Goals: To become a doctor Hobbies: Sports, Movies, Videogames, Reading Externship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA My Experience I had an externship at Massachusetts General Hospital shadowing the Chief Neurosurgeon there, Dr. Robert Martuza. He took me to grand rounds, where he and other doctors discussed patient cases, to his clinic, where I saw patients with him, to his surgical suite, where I observed him perform a surgery to remove a patient’s brain tumor, and to his Molecular Neurosurgery Research lab. […]

Apply by Nov. 8 The Glimpse Correspondents Program is for talented writers and photographers with a passion for storytelling and a knack for finding truly unique stories. The program is open to anyone between the ages of 18 and 34 who will be working, volunteering, or studying outside of their home country for at least 10 weeks. Correspondents receive the following benefits: $600 stipend Support from a team of professional editors Career training in writing and photography Guaranteed publication on Glimpse.org Possibility of being featured on NationalGeographic.com Watch the Glimpse Correspondents ProgramVideo

Interested in international studies, international trade, or international development? Join us for an International Relations alumni career panel and hear alumni share their background and experiences… Q&A to follow…Friday, October 23, 5:00 pm, Gallery Theatre

In this 30 minute session, attendees will receive an overview of the program, application requirements, steps on how to use the BRIDGE, time-lines, and deadline information; attendance at ONE Orientation Session is required for participation in the program. All Orientation Sessions listed below will be held in the ELC Gallery Theatre. Thursday, Oct 15 @ 5pm Wednesday, Oct 21 @ 5pm Thursday, Oct 22 @ Noon–LAST ONE – What is an Externship? A short term (usually 2 day) career shadowing experience sponsored by a Bucknell alum, parent, or friend of the University. – When do Externships usually take place? During […]

Welcome back from Fall Break! Remember we have 2 important fairs, both which offer a great time to start collecting information and building relationships with schools you may be interested in. No sign-up necessary; all are welcome. Wednesday, October 14th: Graduate and Law School Fair 3:00 – 6:00 pm; ELC Terrace Room Meet representatives from across the country that offer graduate and law programs. Pre-Law Program: Law School Admissions Panel 6:00 – 7:30 pm; ELC Gallery Theatre Law school admissions representatives will speak about the admissions process and the nature of law study; Q&A will follow. Thursday, October 15th: Health […]

JanPlan Information Sessions: Learn about the Pre-Health JanPlan observation program and the requirements for participation. The program is open for juniors and seniors only. Attendance at ONE JanPlan Information Session is required for program participation. Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at Noon, LC Gallery Theater Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Noon, LC 217 JanPlan Application Deadline (on the BRIDGE): Monday, November 2, 2009 at 11:59pm JanPlan Orientation Sessions (for accepted students): 2 sessions the week of November 16, 2009 JanPlan Experience: Monday, January 4 – Friday, January 15, 2010 (at Evangelical Community Hospital, Susquehanna Health, and Geisinger)