If you are thinking about going into the Health Professions you will want to mark your calendar for these upcoming events and meet with our Pre-Health advisor. Help is available for students who are considering a profession related to the health of humans or animals (Allopathic Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, Optometry, Podiatry, Physician’s Assistant, Nursing, etc.). Sept. 9 – Introduction to the Health Sciences: Noon, Biology 101 This workshop will outline the fields that Pre-Health encompasses, how to prepare for each, and how each fields’ graduate programs differ in their requirements. Primarily for First Year […]

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If you are thinking about Law School then you will want to make sure you mark your calendar for these workshops: Sept. 6 – Mock LSAT: 8:30am, Coleman 221, Must sign up on the BRIDGE  Sept. 9 – Info Session for Pre Law Students: Noon, ELC 217 General information about the pre-law program, Bucknell Law Network, and the Mock Trial Team. Counts towards FYIS credit for First Year Students.  Lunch will be provided, so please sign up on the BRIDGE. Sept. 26: Speed Mentoring; 3-5pm, ELC Center Room (256) A “speed mentoring” event in which students will have an opportunity […]

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Sophomores who are interested in participating in the Externship Program (job shadowing program during winter or spring breaks) must attend one ½ hour Orientation Session which will provide an overview of the program, application requirements and steps on how to apply on the BRIDGE prior to the Oct 21, 2014 application deadline. Dates/Times/Locations: Thursday, September 04, 2014 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM – LANG 301 – Gallery Theatre Tuesday, September 09, 2014 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM LANG 301 – Gallery Theatre Monday, September 15, 2014  12:00 PM – 12:30 PM LANG 301 – Gallery Theatre Tuesday, September 30, 2014 […]

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Welcome back to Bucknell for another great semester. We have a packed career calendar – as usual – so we’ll be highlighting our weekly events on the blog so you don’t miss anything. Here’s what’s happening at the CDC this week: Monday, September 1 – OFFICE CLOSED Wednesday, September 3 Career Resources for Graduate Students Event: 5-5:45pm, Bertrand Library  Traditional Reading Room Are you a graduate student and thinking about your next steps after Bucknell? Wondering if the Career Development Center has resources for you? We do!  Come to this session to learn more. Refreshments provided. International Students – Planning […]

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Learn about the lifespan of style – from concept to retail – during this amazing opportunity to visit Tommy Hilfiger HQ; hear from current employees and get tips from HR on applying for internships. July 17, 2014 |  8:45am-1:00pm | Tommy Hilfiger Corporation 601 W 26th St #600, New York, NY Sign up today on the BRIDGE for this amazing opportunity! Spots are limited and first come, first served. Here’s the day’s itinerary: 8:45-9:15 am: Arrival/Coffee & Tea – students are responsible for their own transportation 9:15-9:30: Welcome by Gary Sheinbaum ’79, CEO Tommy Hilfiger North America 9:30-9:45: The Role […]

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The CDC offered several Externship information sessions during the spring semester where students were asked to provide their location and industry preference. We have re-opened the Class of 2017 Preference Survey  from June 1 – 10 so if you did not complete this survey, this is your last chance to do so: Class of 2017 Preference Survey. A Bucknell externship consists of a short-term job shadowing experience (usually 1-2 days). Externship Hosts are Bucknell alumni, parents or friends of the University who are willing to bring students into their workplaces to observe and gain a better understanding of both what […]

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This just in from Alumni Relations: The Bucknell Alumni App – Connect with Bucknellians Worldwide! Users can develop professional relationships and network with the Bucknell Alumni community through this location-based mobile directory. Customize your search by Company, Industry, Location, Class Year, Major, Varsity Sports, Industry and Greek Affiliation. The Bucknell Alumni App is available for students to download now! This innovative tool will be in replacement of the B-Link online alumni directory, effective May 31, 2014. For more information visit: http://www.bucknell.edu/AlumniApp Don’t make a mistake that will harm your professional online reputation – remember: It is a privilege to belong […]

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Campus is just too quiet with you gone so we’ve decided to venture out of little old Lewisburg. We’ve got some great programs happening in 3 different cities this summer that you will not want to miss. Washington, DC – June 9 DC Career Networking Night & Alumni Panel: Monday, June 9; 6-8:30pm; Sign up on the BRIDGE by 6/8 Location: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, 1779 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest Please join the DC Club of Washington, DC, for a career networking night with alumni, parents, and current students. The program will be a panel, “Where’s the Global Economy Taking […]

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The Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships are the Australian Government’s internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship program that provides up to AU$272,500 for study, research or professional development opportunities between Australia and the world. Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship provides up to AU$272,500 for eligible non-Australians, including Americans and Canadians, to undertake a postgraduate qualification at a Masters or PhD level either by coursework or research in any field in Australia for up to four (4) years. Endeavour Research Fellowships provides up to AU$24,500 for American and Canadian postgraduate research students and postdoctoral researchers to undertake 4-6 months of research in Australia. Endeavour Executive Fellowship […]

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Educational opportunities should not be determined by your family’s income or the neighborhood in which you live.  That’s why Teach For America is developing a cohort of leaders who will help drive change at every level of our education system toward the goal of closing the opportunity gap. These leaders start their paths as corps members who teach for two years in urban and rural high-need communities and help students make the academic progress that expands their opportunities. Deeply affected by their teaching experience, our alumni continue to advocate for students and build lasting change in many different roles and […]

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The last Peer Pick of the semester, but have no fear if you are still looking for a job or an internship – there are still plenty of great opportunities listed on the BRIDGE or you can add your resume to our Resume Books. If you do already have plan for the summer we’d love to know what they are: internship? summer job? volunteering? Tell us! Without further ado, here are Sophie’s peer picks from the BRIDGE for this week: – SustainaFest – U.S. Trade and Development Agency For those of you highly interested in pursuing a career in sustainability, […]

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Please join the DC Club of Washington, DC on June 9th for a career networking night with alumni, parents, and current students.  This event will be from 6:00-8:30 pm with the program starting promptly at 7:00 pm. The program will be a panel discussion with three alumni discussing the global economy and moderated by Economics Professor, Berhanu Nega. June 9, 2014 |  6:00-8:30pm | Carnegie Endowment for International Peace,  1779 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036 “Where’s the Global Economy Taking the Jobs?” The focus will be on where skilled jobs are going and why. A panel of business people […]

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On the heels of a great interview with Chris Milhous ’83  we are featuring Atlanta in our City Guides. Some Background Stats: Population: 443,775 Unemployment Rate: 10.4% Cost of living index: 75.10/100 Major industries: Metals, machinery, transportation, equipment, food and beverages, printing, publishing, textiles, apparel, furniture, telecommunications hardware, steel, chemicals Climate: Winter— ~39 degrees, Summer— ~78 degrees Professional Sports: Braves, Dream, Hawks (with Bucknell Alum Mike Muscala ’13 on the team!), Falcons, Silverbacks Closing Time: 2 AM Best known for: The home of Coca-Cola, Ludacris, Outkast, Ciara, Usher, TLC, T.I., Keri HIlson, and Zac Brown Band Best/iconic dishes: Octopus dogs, […]

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Chris Milhous, President and CEO of Ogilvy South and Bucknell Class of 1983 reached out to the Bucknell Career Development Center to offer insight and advice for current Bucknell students looking to go into marketing and communications, but his advice is applicable to anyone that will be working with clients on a daily basis. Ogilvy and Mather is a marketing and communications company with clients including Coca-Cola, UPS, Holiday Inn, Royal Caribbean, Sea-Doo, Hilton Head Island, Zoosk, Boy Scouts of America, Darden Restaurant group, Dollywood, and CNN. Mr. Milhous’ office moved from the outskirts to the heart of Atlanta, Georgia […]

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Sophie’s peer picks from the BRIDGE this week include: – Trunk Club Sales Intern – DirecTV Engineering Intern For my peer pick this week, I chose to showcase an internship with Trunk Club, a company dedicated to rid men of the hassle of shopping for clothes in stores or online. Trunk Club hand selects a trunk of items based on each customer’s needs and tastes and ships the clothing to him for free! If you choose to be a sales intern for Trunk Club, you can spend your summer in Chicago, Dallas, or D.C.! Motivated and goal-driven interns are desired […]

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