Tuesday, June 9, 4:00 – 5:00 pm, EDT, Register
Working in Advertising, Marketing and PR Agencies
This panel of alumni and parents work or have worked in a variety of advertising, marketing and public relations agencies and can speak about their career paths, the importance of hybrid skills, networking, information about the industry, types of internship and job opportunities.
Panelists:
- Rebecca Miller ‘11, Account Director, Client Strategy, Path Interactive; Major: Art History and Spanish
- Scott Pansky P‘21, Founder, Allison+Partners
- David Polinchock P’23, Co-Founder/President, Brand Experience Lab
- John Rokicki P‘05, Freelance, SVP Creative Director/Writer—Ogilvy, JWT, Doner, DDB, Y&R (Currently, Comedywire NYC)
Wednesday, June 10, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. EDT, Register
Working in the Visual Arts – Education, Galleries
This panel of alumni and parents will offer perspectives about the business of visual art, including when, why and how to pursue further education, internship & job search strategies, career paths and current trends in the field.
Panelists:
- Laura Coleman ‘09, Laura Coleman ’09, Associate Director, Alumni & Employer Relations, Sotheby’s Institute of Art; Major: Art History and Spanish
- Kiersten Wilcox ‘11, Owner/Director, KW Contemporary Art; Major: Art History
- Monica Hayslip P’20, Director of Visual Arts, Dallas Independent School District
Thursday, June 11, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., EDT, Register
Working in Film, Performing Arts and Entertainment
This panel of alumni will offer a range of perspectives about working in the Film & Entertainment industry, including transferring skills from Bucknell to work in media, performing arts and communications, career paths, networking, and the pros/cons of pursuing graduate school.
Panelists:
- Blake Sherwyn ‘19, Mailroom/Floater, Creative Artists Agency; Major: Sociology
- Anthony Bradford ‘07, Filmmaker & Actor / President, Priceless Productions; Major: English (Creative Writing)
- Robert Mandel ‘67, Freelance Theatre and Film Director/ Acting and Directing Teacher; Major: Chemistry