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Wednesday, February 13th, 2013

Bucknell Public Service Network (BPSN) Field Trip to DC

If you are going to the DC Career Fair consider attending this pre-fair field trip hosted by the Bucknell Public Service Network (BPSN) for even more chances to hear what it’s like to work in the public service sector and NETWORK! Space is limited to the first {lucky} 20 students – Sign up on the BRIDGE by 2/21 1.Visit the Public Affairs Council and here from an alumna VP-the leading nonpartisan, nonpolitical association for public affairs professionals worldwide with a mission to advance the field of public affairs and to provide members with the executive education and expertise they need [...]

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Wednesday, February 13th, 2013

DC Career Fair – 2/26; Sign up 2/22

If you are interested in government, public service, and non-profit sectors the D.C Career Fair is the place to go! Tuesday, February 26 –Sign up Deadline is 2/22 6:00 – 8:00 pm GAO Building, 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC Transportation Available (Reserve your spot by 2/22) Check out the Registered Employers This exclusive Bucknell event offers students an opportunity to network with alumni, parents and representatives from the Government, Non-Profit and Public Affairs sectors about their career paths, organizations and any volunteer, internship and full-time opportunities they presently have or plan to have available in the future. Students must [...]

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Monday, February 4th, 2013

Go Government Webinar Series

This special three-part series will show students how to find and apply for federal positions. Participants will learn how to best leverage their skills and experiences to find the right federal fit. Landing Your Dream Job or Internship February 5, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. EST, Coleman 221 What Happens After My Application is Submitted? March 20, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. EST, Coleman 221 Securing Federal Employment Abroad April 11, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. EST, Coleman 221

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Tuesday, August 21st, 2012

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: Provides undergraduates with valuable learning, career and scholarship opportunities. The program begins with the Media Plan Case Competition, requiring students to create a strategic media plan for a hypothetical public policy issue in a special election. Finalists earn an all-expense paid trip to Washington, DC for Media Scholars Week where they meet with media industry leaders and present their strategic [...]

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Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

DC Networking Event for Students & Alumni

It’s time again for our annual summer DC Networking Event for Students & Alumni! June 20, 201 6:00 – 8:30 pm Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 1779 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 Summer networking event in Washington, DC, hosted by the Career Development Center, Alumni Career Services, and the Bucknell Professional Network.  The focus of the event is the Bucknell Institute for Public Policy (BIPP). Professor Abe Feuerstein will speak about BIPP, followed by a panel discussion with four BIPP Advisory Board members. The panelists are as follows:  Chad Bown ’94, Senior Economist, Development Economics Research Group, The World [...]

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Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

Congrats to the 2012 Capitol Hill Internship Fund Recipients!

7 students are the lucky (after a lot of hard work) recipients of a stipend this summer to help them gain experience on The Hill provided through the Capitol Hill Internship Fund. The Capitol Hill Internship Program was established in 2005 to provide internship opportunities in Washington, DC or local Congressional districts for students who are interested in learning more about the Legislative Branch. This program provides a stipend of $300 per week up to a maximum of $3,000 for the summer for students who are able to secure an unpaid, non-credit internship. The application deadline is late November/early December. [...]

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Saturday, April 28th, 2012

Upcoming Career Fairs

We heard about 3 upcoming career fairs that are independent of Bucknell but open to all students and wanted to share the info: 5/2: Harlem Children’s Zone Teacher Recruitment Fair Wednesday, May 2; 4:30 – 7 pm; 35 East 125th Street, New York, NY 10035At the Harlem Children’s Zone, we do whatever it takes to ensure that all of our students successfully graduate from college and are ready for the high-skills job market. We support our students with an unprecedented array of free “wrap-around” services from pre-kindergarten classes to medical care, to healthy meals. Our teachers are provided with everything [...]

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Monday, February 13th, 2012

DC Career Fair March 1st – Sign up by 2/22

D.C Career Fair Thursday, March 1st –Sign up Deadline is 2/22 6:00 – 8:00 pm GAO Building, 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC Transportation Available (Reserve your spot by 2/27) Registered Employers This exclusive Bucknell event offers students an opportunity to network with alumni, parents and representatives from the Government, Non-Profit and Public Affairs sectors about their career paths, organizations and any volunteer, internship and full-time opportunities they presently have or plan to have available in the future. Students must register on the BRIDGE and go to 1 of the 2 Prep Sessions: Monday, February 27,  5:00-5:30 pm, Olin 268 [...]

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Friday, November 4th, 2011

Alumna Spotlight: Career Advice for the Sciences with Dr. Gina Conenello ’03, Ph.D.

This Monday,  November 7th at Noon in ELC Arches Lounge Dr. Gina Conenello ’03, Cell Biology/Biochemistry major, will share information about her career path. After graduating in 2003, Dr. Conenello received a New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Emerging Infectious Disease fellowship. She got her Ph.D. in 2009 in Biomedical Science from Mt. Sinai School of Medicine Graduate School. She is now a Commissioner’s Fellow at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Please join us for a lunch time discussion, 11/7 at Noon in ELC Arches Lounge; Food provided!

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Monday, October 24th, 2011

Public Service Week!

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 [...]

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