The application process for the 2011 – 2012 academic year is now open! UPEACE Masters Programs Include: Environmental Security and Peace Environmental Security and Peace – Specialization in Climate Change and Security (CCS) Gender and Peace Building International Law and Human Rights International Law and the Settlement of Disputes International Peace Studies Asia Leaders Programme Media, Peace and Conflict Studies Natural Resources and Peace Peace Education Responsible Management and Sustainable Economic Development Sustainable Urban Governance and Peace Why study at UPEACE? We are the only university in the United Nations system authorized to offer academic degrees in the field of […]

“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’ […]

DATE: February 16, 2011 TIME: 5:00-6:00 p.m. EST LOCATION: ELC Gallery Theatre Graduation is rapidly approaching for many of you; and this webinar is for students interested in finding and applying for full-time jobs within the federal government, as well as those advisors seeking to share current information about federal opportunities with their students. During this session, we will highlight a number of agencies and positions across government, and show students how to research, find and apply for an opening that is right for them.

Interested in Government? Nonprofit? Public service? Public Affairs? Working in the D.C. Area? Then come to the Bucknell D.C. Career Fair on 3/3 –RSVP on the BRIDGE by 2/24 This fair brings students to Washington, DC to meet representatives from organizations and network with Bucknell alumni, parents, and friends. It provides an opportunity to discuss career paths with participants and learn about participants’ organizations, and any current or future openings — volunteer, internship or full time. It will focus on organizations and opportunities within government, nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations, as well as public interest and public service related work in […]

The Dell Thurmond Woodard Fellowship, which includes one $5,000 grant for one student each year, is part of the Tisdale Fellowship program, a summer internship available to undergraduate and graduate students.  Any student, undergraduate or graduate, who is interested in diversity and ethics issues, and in learning about high-tech public policy issues, can apply for this Fellowship. The Fellowship has two main elements: 1) Internship:  Fellows participate an eight-week internship in the government relations office of a leading high technology company or association.  In the recent past, fellows have interned at such companies as Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Philips Electronics and Monster Worldwide, […]

Students who want to explore careers in the non-profit and public service 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 interest careers and helps students learn about organizations in the public interest sector that may offer both full-time jobs and summer internships.  The BPIP Internship Fund provides financial support for undergraduate students (first-year students, sophomores, and juniors), who have secured full-time, unpaid summer internships with non-profit organization and government offices. The Fund helps students to gain valuable experience in their field of […]

PLEN’s Women and Public Policy Summer Internship in Washington, DC May 23-July 29, 2011 Deadline to apply: Friday, December 31st The Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN)’s internship program is unique because it offers small, women-centered programs that focus on connecting students with talented and successful women leaders here in Washington.  PLEN offers support and encouragement to students throughout their time in Washington, acting as an advocate and resource for PLEN interns. We give each participant individualized attention from the very start, carefully placing her in a challenging internship that matches her skills and interests.  Throughout their summer in Washington, PLEN […]

Interested in environmental advocacy? Are you looking for a career that will give you first-hand public policy experience right out of college? Check out the Environment American Fellowship Program! Today’s post about the Environment America Fellowship comes from alumnae Audrey Richardson. Audrey graduated from Bucknell a semester early in January of 2010 and majored in both English and Political Science. During her time at Bucknell Audrey was also a BPIP Internship Fund Recipient, gaining summer internship experience at the American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee in 2009. Upon graduating, she accepted a Fellowship position with Environment America. She chose to […]

PLEN’s Women & Public Policy Seminar in Washington, DC, January 10-14, 2011 ***DEADLINE TO REGISTER EXTENDED!*** The Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) is offering a one-of-a-kind opportunity for women students to learn first-hand how many different ways an individual can make and influence public policy on January 10-14, 2011. Students may now choose to focus on policy tracks in Finance, Education, Sustainability, or Healthcare! They’re taught by women who influence national policy every day: top legislative staffers, White House officials and federal agency leaders, nonprofit advocates and corporate lobbyists.  These women immerse the students in the major issues of the […]

Women science majors who want to explore what life is like as a science advisor to the President, the head of an Institute at NIH, or a congressional staffer influencing the government’s research agenda, should sign up for PLEN’s Women & Science/Technology Policy Seminar in Washington, DC, January 3-7, 2011: Women & Science/Technology Policy Seminar in Washington, DC The Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) will be holding its 12th Women & Science/Technology Policy Seminar January 3-7, 2011 for women students who are considering a career in science or health policy. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for women students to discover […]

Don’t miss this trip to D.C.  on 11/18 BRIDGE SIGN UP BY 11/16; ONLY 20 SPOTS! Visit the National Geographic Society, United States Department of State, and the Library of Congress Get special tours of each location Learn about the work done there Chance to talk to officials about their careers Meet with Lee Schwartz ’76, Geographer of the United States!, and learn about the history of maps and the map-making process. Field trip sponsored by Geography Department and Alumni Relations/Career Development Center $20 cash deposit for bus (refunded on bus) required –dropped off to Kay Heimbach / Alumni Relations […]

These info sessions will provide an overview of the Capitol Hill Internship Program, a summer internship program.  The program provides a stipend of $250 per week up to $2500 for the summer for students who are able to secure unpaid, noncredit internships. The application deadline is Monday, November 29, at 11:59 pm. Monday, Nov 8; 5:00-5:45 pm; ELC Gallery Theatre Tuesday, Nov. 9; Noon – 1 pm; ELC 217 –With McAllister & Quinn: A representative of McAllister & Quinn, LLC, the government relations firm that works with Bucknell to support the Capitol Hill Internship Program, will attend this session to […]

I saw this in the Message Center and wanted to post it here as well: Bucknell has been invited to participate in Davis Projects for Peace, a program for all undergraduates enrolled as of fall 2010 at any of the American colleges and universities in the Davis United World College Scholars Program. The projects deemed the most promising will be chosen and funded with a $10,000 grant given by Kathryn Wasserman Davis, internationalist and philanthropist. To date, Bucknell students have completed projects including: A Sustainable Water Solution for Tumaipa, Suriname; Bicycles Against Poverty in Uganda; How Much Does a Banana […]

We’ve declared this week: Bucknell Public Service Week from November 1st – November 5th and, with the help of the Bucknell Public Service Network, we will be having special events around Public Service, Non-Profit and Government Careers. So in the spirit of this Public Service week we’d like to quickly highlight some funding options available for Non-Profit and Government internships that are frequently unpaid. Hopefully this helps you find a way to explore the field you want while still earning some extra cash. Funding Programs: BPIP Internship Fund Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship – established in 1987, this is a […]

Remember: The Public Service Fellows Program application is now open, but hurry…the application deadline is October 29, 2010 so apply today! The Program: The Partnership for Public Service is seeking current students or recent graduates to join our team and contribute to our mission. Are you passionate about public service? Are you looking for an opportunity to develop their skills and gain valuable experience? Are you looking for a paid position in the heart of Washington, D.C.? If so, apply for the Partnership’s Public Service Fellows Program! The application deadline is October 29, 2010 so apply today! We anticipate the Spring […]