Boston University Investigative Reporting Certificate Program: Are you interested in learning investigative reporting techniques? Spend one week in June on the Boston University campus learning investigative reporting research skills, computer-assisted reporting, interviewing techniques and how to structure, write and edit investigative stories for print, the web and broadcast outlets.Participants will learn investigative reporting by actually working on a story that either they propose and can bring back to their media outlet or that NECIR instructors assign. Participants will receive daily, hands-on training and supervision. You’ll work with award-winning local and national journalists, including university faculty. In addition, the training will […]

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First Years, Have you heard about the opportunity you have to apply to the Externship Program next year?  This is a unique program designed for sophomores to give you a glimpse into the world of work and a certain industry for a one or two days over winter or spring break.  We need you to provide us some information NOW to increase your chances of finding an externship in the location and industry of your liking.  Complete this SURVEY by April 29. This will to give the CDC an idea of the locations and industries of student interest. Completion of […]

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It’s the last full week of classes and things are slowing down a bit here but we’ve still got a few employer visits before we close the books. Tuesday, April 22 University of Rochester Simon Graduate School of Business Presentation 4-5pm, Webinar – must register Wednesday, April 23 PwC Diversity Event 5-7pm, 7th Street House Thursday, April 24 PwC Aspire to Lead Women’s Lunch & Panel Event – RSVP here 11:45-2:30pm, Hunt 101 LinkedIn Basics 12-12:50pm, ACWS 115 Remember to take our survey and tell us about your summer plans! Even after classes end we are still open for Quick […]

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Did you get a great internship or job for the summer? Awesome! Are you doing research or volunteering your time somewhere? Great! Bucknell students are known to have some pretty fabulous experiences over the summer and we’d love to know what you will be doing so let us know (take our easy, quick survey)! Here are some spotlights from summer 2012: Want your face on a poster – take the survey! Now do you need a place to live? Well we can help…we’ve compiled a list of sites that are a great start to your search. Help Yourself to Housing […]

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Here’s what’s happening at the CDC this week: Monday, April 14 Deloitte Consulting Tech Trends Session: 7:30 – 9:30pm, Academic West 112 B​ucknell alum Rob Walker will be on campus to facilitate this exciting opportunity! Tuesday, April 15 Deloitte Consulting Women’s Diversity Event: 5-7pm, LC 217 Lindsay Musser Hough will be here to discuss her new book , A Woman’s Framework to a Successful Career and Life Greening your resume – presentation at Net Impact meeting: 8-9pm, Dana 117 Come learn how to make your resumes and cover letters “green” for potential employers in this industry. Wednesday, April 16 What to […]

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Sophie’s peer pick this week includes several paid internships at Spacebound, Inc – applications are due April 15th! – IT Department – Sales Department – Social Media – Marketing – Graphics Department While perusing the BRIDGE, I could not help but notice that SpaceBound, Inc., a global distributor of hardware, electronics, software, office supplies and equipment, tech gadgets, peripherals, and accessories, was offering a multitude of internships in different fields for the duration of late May through September 2014. This paid internship would take place in LaGrange, Ohio, which is renowned as a location that has no rush-hour traffic from any location such as Hopkins Airport, […]

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Meet four people who are changing the world, one step at a time. April 12th: Noon-2pm | ELC Terrace Room | Free Lunch Check out the Facebook page for daily updates! Want to know how a Bucknellian started a non-profit organization on campus that led to him being named the Traveler of Year for 2013 by National Geographic? Want to hear the story of a Bucknell All-American water polo player who is leading a start up that may change TV as we know it? Want to know how to be more innovative by simply learning from your body movements? Want […]

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FIJI is hosting two great alumni panels on April 12th. Tackling Sustainability Challenges: Saturday April 12th | 1:15 -2:15 pm | Bucknell Hall | Sign up in the BRIDGE Are you interested in sustainable development?  Sustainable technologies?  The FIJI brothers and alumni present “Tackling Sustainability Challenges” Panel. We will be having four presenters and Bucknell’s own, Professor Jamie Hendry, discussing how sustainability is pertinent in today’s businesses and economies.Join the brothers and the alumni of FIJI, fellow students, and professors for this opportunity to gain insight on sustainability in the workplace.  All of our speakers have significant experience in areas such as packaging, […]

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Sophie’s peer picks this week include: – Cinedigm Marketing Intern – Massey Knakal Graphic Design Intern Calling all of those who can commute to New York and are interested in marketing! Cinedigm, a leading entertainment distributor and the largest aggregator of independent digital content worldwide, is offering an internship program to assist in the promotion of our releases. The ideal candidate will possess a proactive attitude, creative ideas, experience in social media and marketing as well as a strong interest in film and television distribution. You will have a variety of tasks such as general administrative duties (phones, filing, copying, […]

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Have you ever considered how to turn your passion for fashion into a future career? On Thursday, April 10  join Catherine Burke Dobbs ’06, Kelsey Brown ‘09, and Mackenzie Horan ’10 for the Careers in Fashion webinar panel and learn about career pathways within the fashion industry. This session will feature three alumnae currently working in the fashion world in roles like: Creative Recruiter at Gap Inc./Old Navy Recruiter at Trunk Club Boutique Owner/Blogger at Design Darling, LLC The panelists will share how their personal experiences at Bucknell affected their current career paths, offer advice for networking and finding jobs […]

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Mike Pressl ’12 is a recent Bucknell graduate contacted our office to tell us a little bit about Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD) in Berlin, where he is pursuing a Master’s degree. Mike thought some other Bucknell students may want to know more about this program. Since it seemed really interesting we thought we’d pass along the information: Here’s more on ICD from Mike: The ICD is a small organization, founded in 2001, but offers a variety of short- and long-term academic opportunities, ranging from week-long certificate programs to the 2-year MA Program I am currently doing in International Relations […]

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Not many weeks left of classes! Before you check out check what we’ve got going on: Monday, April 7 Jefferson Medical College Field Trip and Alumni Panel All day, Philly Tuesday, April 8 First Year Externship Information Session Noon-1pm, LC Center Room Trip Around the World 5:30-8:30pm, LC Terrace Room Wednesday, April 9 Geisinger Medical Center Collegiate IT Employment and Internship Job Fair 2-6pm, Danville campus in the Henry Hood Conference Center Thursday, April 10 First Year Externship Information Session Noon-1pm, LC Center Room Careers in Fashion Alumnae Panel Noon-1pm, Bertrand Library Traditional Reading Room LinkedIn Basics Workshop – 1 […]

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For first year students who are interested in learning more about the Externship Program that takes place during your sophomore year this session will provide an overview of the program, comments from students who have participated in the past, requirements, and steps to begin the application process. 3 sessions will be offered: Tuesday, April 8, LC Center Room, Noon – 1pm Thursday, April 10, LC Center Room, Noon – 1pm Thursday, April 10, LC Gallery Theatre, 4:00 – 5:00pm

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Sophie’s peer picks this week include: –  American Enterprise Institute – Brant Publications For my first peer pick, I wanted to target those of you who want to approach economics in a different manner during your summer internship – particularly in the D.C. area. If you chose to apply to the American Enterprise Institute, you could find yourself working alongside Derek Scissors, a Resident Scholar who focuses on Asian economic issues. He centralizes on the Chinese and Indian economies and United States economic relations with Asian countries. The Asian Economies intern will be responsible for researching and media monitoring of […]

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April 7th we will be taking a trip to Jefferson Medical College and attending “Bucknell and Medicine: The Role of Genetics and Neuroscience in Autism and Beyond” Snap Chats and Alumni Panel. Sign up on the BRIDGE by 4/2 for this great chance to tour Jefferson, learn about their Physician Shortage Area Program (PSAP), and have a chance to ask YOUR questions to Bucknell alumni currently at Jefferson. The field trip is Monday, April 7th (Sign up is by 4/2) and the bus will leave campus at 10:30 a.m. TRIP ITINERARY: 10:30am: Depart campus – bring a lunch or snack […]

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