Learn how you can easily become part of a professional network to to interact with alumni, parents and employers for professional and networking opportunities and to learn about industries in which you can apply your education and skills. Come to a Bucknell Professional Network (BPN) Information Session: Tuesday, November 27 at 5:30 pm in the ELC Terrace Room–Pizza provided!!! We have established professional networks in the following industries/areas: Bucknell Consumer Products and Fashion Network Bucknell Entrepreneurial Network Bucknell Finance Network Bucknell Health Network Bucknell Law Network Bucknell Media and Technology Network Bucknell Public Service Network WHY become a Network Student […]

Welcome back! We hope you all had a great Thanksgiving break: ate good food, slept in, maybe even made some good connections?! We are in the home stretch here with the last full week of classes before finals – can you believe we are almost done with Fall 2012? I cannot. As you gear up to finish out your semester here’s what’s you can look forward to happening in the CDC this week: Monday, November 26 Interviewing Tips: 4:00 – 4:30 pm, CDC Tuesday, November 27 Pre-Health – Post-baccalaureate and special masters program: Noon – 1:00 pm, BIOL 104 – […]

Take time over Thanksgiving Break to network with those around the dinner table – you’d be surprised to find out who works where and does what, and even better, who that person may know and be able to refer you to as well. Let friends and family know you are looking for a job or an internship and you may find out that your very own connections may be very helpful to you in your search! Some other lessons we can learn from Thanksgiving as adapted from Claire Klieger of Penn Career Services Blog Many people have a strategy for […]

If you are a First Year or Sophomore with an interest in public policy consider applying to this leadership conference at the Harvard Kennedy School on February 21st. Students admitted to the Public Policy Leadership Conference (PPLC) will hear from guest speakers who share information on graduate programs in public policy, career opportunities, and fellowships. Several Harvard professors, staff, and students conduct various workshops on policy issues, career planning, resume building, and leadership. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about graduate school application strategies and public service-related fellowships to fund grad school. To be eligible you must be […]

Have lunch with Congressman Christopher Carney ‘P13 and learn why courage is an essential leadership trait for a successful career. Friday,  November 16 | Noon – 1:00 pm | ELC Center Room | RSVP by 11/14 His resume includes: U.S. Congressman, Pennsylvania 10th Congressional District Commander, United States Navy Reserve Associate Professor of Political Science at Penn State University Terrorism intelligence analyst 1995-present Bipartisan Policy Center’s Homeland Security Project Founding board member of Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation Founding board member of GiveGab.com Founding partner of Stone City Solutions, LLC. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with a successful Bucknell parent […]

Alumni and students will speak about their internships and work experiences, and provide tips on how to locate and secure internships and jobs in museums, galleries and auction houses. Monday, Nov. 5 |  5:30 – 6:30 pm | Bucknell Hall Panelists: Sarah Battle ’14, Smithsonian American Museum of Art, Washington, DC, Summer 2012 Erin Hozack ’08, Gallery Manager, Denise Bibro Fine Art Gallery, New York, NY Kimi Kitada ’10, Exhibition Facilitator, Metropolitan Museum of Art and Curatorial Intensive Associate, Independent Curators International (ICI), New York, NY Morgan Slade ’13, Metropolitan Museum of Art and Sotheby’s, New York, NY, Summer 2012 […]

Are you looking to intern or volunteer abroad?  Here is more about a great organization – Cross Cultural Solutions – a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that addresses critical global issues by providing meaningful and sustainable volunteer service to communities abroad, and contributing responsibly to local economies. http://www.crossculturalsolutions.org/

This week provides lots of opportunities to learn about Public Service and Federal/Government opportunities: Monday, October 22 Sophomore Externship Resumania – Required for participation in the program 11-3:30 pm, CDC Interviewing Tips 4-4:30 pm, CDC Tuesday, October 23 Externship Deadline Sophomore Externship Resumania – Required for participation in the program 11-3:30 pm, CDC BPIP Info Session Noon–1 pm, ELC Gallery Theatre Jan Plan Info Session Noon-1 pm, Bio 102 Employer Session: Bluewolf 6-7 pm, Taylor 113 Wednesday, October 24 Federal Intern and Entry-Level Hire Roundtable Webinar 1-2 pm, Coleman 21 Employer Session: General Services Administration (GSA) 6-7 pm, ElC Gallery Theatre (301) […]

I’m sensing a theme this coming week around government jobs and public service; there seem to be several opportunities for you to learn and network.  Here are the highlights: Tuesday, October 23 Bucknell Public Interest Program (BPIP) Info Session: Noon – 1 pm, ELC Gallery Theatre The BPIP Internship Fund provides financial support for undergraduate students (first-year, sophomores, and juniors), who have secured full-time, unpaid summer internships with non-profit organization and government offices. Application Deadline: March 18, 2013. Wednesday, October 24 Federal Intern and Entry-Level Hire Webinar: 1-2 pm, Coleman 21 Does anyone really read my application to a federal job? How can […]

On September 11th Peter Van Emburgh ’02 took over @BisonINCareers on Twitter and gave us a “day in the life” as the Director of Strategic Consulting in the Global Corporate Services practice of CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate services firm. If you are interested in real estate, finding out what a consultant does, getting your MBA, a management major, or just want to learn more about the various career options, see what Peter had to say or connect with him (at the end of the day Peter gives you his email, that = huge for networking!). Peter, a management major at […]

Dream of working in State or Local Government, or on Capitol Hill? Then you should come learn about the  Capitol Hill Internship Program. The program: is open to all undergraduates, offers a stipend of up to $3,000 for the summer to selected student, and has competitive application process. Learn more about the application requirements and details about the program at one of the following the information sessions: Mon Sep 10, 12:00pm – 1:00pm, ELC 217 Thu Sep 27, 12:00pm – 1:00pm, ELC 217 Mon Oct 15, 5:00pm – 6:00pm, ELC 217 Mon Oct 29, 12:00pm – 1:00pm, ELC 217 Wed […]

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 […]

This fall, Idealist is bringing hundreds of graduate schools to 17 cities across the country. If you’ve been thinking of applying, this could be a great opportunity to meet in person with admissions staff from a variety of programs. Get  more information (including a list of  schools attending in each city) or sign up to attend a fair here: http://www.idealist.org/gradfairs; these fairs are free. Here are the dates and cities we thought you might want to be aware of: New York – September 13 Baltimore – September 27 Washington, DC – September 28 Philadelphia – October 1 Also save the […]

This is a job opportunity for any recent grads who are looking for employment/service opportunities in the local area.  We know the job market is tough and this might be a good match for someone who is deciding what to do, wants work experience before grad school, or wants to stay in the Lewisburg area for a year or two. The Bucknell Office of Civic Engagement and the Department of Education are seeking a recent college grad or other qualified candidate to help us coordinate an after-school tutoring program with local schools and work on community service projects. This full-time […]

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 […]