Looking for great opportunities to volunteer this semester? Connect with local non-profits in the area in need of volunteers at the Community Service Fair! Over 30 non-profit organizations will be there to answer questions and talk about upcoming projects and ongoing opportunities. The event will be held Wednesday January 26th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm in the Terrace Room. “Everyone can be great because everyone can serve.” –Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sponsored by the Office of Community Service.

The Urban Teacher Center (UTC) is a four-year, alternative teacher preparation program that operates in the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. region.  Each cohort participates in an intensive year-long residency, followed by a three-year teaching commitment in a high-need urban elementary or middle school. UTC’s residents will be fully prepared to become highly competent teachers; in addition to the clinical experience, residents also enroll in a Master’s of Education program that is directly relevant to the urban teacher. All UTC teachers are part of an unprecedented commitment to student performance:  only those who can demonstrate that they can improve student learning will complete […]

Access to over 48,000 Alumni? Yes Please! We have some exciting news to share with Seniors: you now have automatic access to B-Link! What does this mean? Well in 2 words: ALUMNI DIRECTORY! What are you waiting for? Get started today! First time log-in Go to B-Link: www.b-link.bucknell.edu Click “first time login” (upper left corner) Type your last name and click find Find your name and click on button next to your name, click next. Enter your Bucknell ID (8 digits) click verify Your profile appears, edit as necessary Create your username and password (middle of the page) Terms and […]

Legal Implications of Social Media & Cloud Computing – Come join fellow Bucknell alumni for the official launch of the Bucknell Legal Network Pittsburgh chapter!  The event, on Tuesday January 21st, will feature a presentation, followed by Q&A, on the emerging legal implications businesses face in utilizing social media and cloud computing services. Presenters: Social Media: Jim Singer, Partner, Pepper Hamilton LLP Cloud Computing: Brienne Terril, Bucknell ’03, Associate, Pepper Hamilton LLP This will be an excellent opportunity to network with alumni! January 11, 2011 5:30 – 7:30 pm Pepper Hamilton LLP (BNY Mellon Center 500 Grant Street, 50th Floor […]

The Lehigh Valley Collegiate Career Expo 2011 is celebrating it’s 10th Anniversary and Bucknell students are encouraged to participate! Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Noon –  4:30 pm Holiday Inn Fogelsville, PA Who? Any current student or recent graduate of an accredited 2 or 4 year educational institution seeking full or part time employment, volunteer, internship or summer opportunities.  (This is not a graduate school fair.) Cost? Every candidate must provide a resume for entrance to the Expo in addition to a $5.00 entrance fee (cash only please). Stop by the CDC for help on getting your resume ready for entry! […]

I came across this great blog post on Career Hub…a source I regularly go to for ideas on our own blog. The posts I find here are always creative and filled with great information. Now this post is aimed at the out of college job seeker but much of what is suggested can be for both the new job or internship seeker and the “seasoned” job seeker. The only thing I will add to the list below is to make sure you take advantage of the Career Development Center here on campus. A lot of the suggestions and exercises offered […]

I came across this great, short and sweet article from Heather R. Huhman’s blog and thought I’d share her quick tips. For those December grads these 5 points are really good to keep in mind as you find yourself in the “real world” now, but these aren’t only good for December grads so seniors listen up! I remember when I was an entry-level job seeker…seems like only yesterday! In the early days, I definitely made all of the following misconceptions (and more): 1. Your cover letter and resume are about you. Nope. In fact, you should use the word “I” […]

Will you be in LA over Winter Break? Interested in a career in law? If so don’t miss out on this great chance to meet, hear from and network with Bucknellians practicing in different sectors of law. January 12, 2011 from 6:30 – 8:30 hosted at the offices of Nachshin & Langlois, LLP (11601 Wilshire Bldvd., Suite 1500, Los Angeles, CA 90025) will be your chance! This opportunity is only open to 20 students so make sure you take advantage of it now by signing up on the BRIDGE as soon as possible. The panelists will discuss different sectors of […]

Deadline:  Monday, December 13, 11:59pm Franklin Institute Science Museum: Numerous Internships Deadline:  Wednesday,  December 15, 11:59pm Reuters: Internship Washington Times: Internship CDS International: Internship BRIDGE application deadlines are usually Monday nights at 11:59 p.m. and will continue throughout the summer. If you have any technical difficulties with your application, be sure to email recruiting@bucknell.edu before the deadline and we will be able to help you. Please continue to check the BRIDGE as part of your comprehensive job search strategy, but note that industries recruit differently depending on the time of year and how much their openings are planned. If you […]

These days, the professional cover letter has taken a backseat to its much more popular cousin, the resume. Although it is often seen as stuffy, antiquated, and even frivolous, the cover letter actually has the power to establish the all-important.

Here’s how 1 recent alum found B-Link helpful: “I just wanted to let you know that I successfully set up a B-Link account and am REALLY impressed with the program. As I had mentioned before, I am very interested in working for Merck & Co. and within a matter of seconds, I had a list of 100 alums who work there! Thank you so much for your help!” — ’09 Grad How will you use B-Link to your advantage? Related Posts: What do American Pie, The Hangover and B-Link have in common? Alumni Directory Access for Seniors

As an international student it can be challenging trying to keep straight all the rules and regulations of working in the US but don’t let that stop you taking advantage of opportunities to intern or work full-time! Join Linda Bennett, from the Office of Immigration Services, and Chris Sabas, an Immigration Attorney for a special Immigration Seminar on Thursday, December 2nd at 5pm in Arches Lounge (FREE FOOD!) This is a great opportunity to learn about the legal procedures that international students must know before doing internships or working in the U.S. from experts! This program will provide international students […]

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 […]

Deadline:  Wednesday, December 1, 11:59pm Magazine Publishers of America: Internship Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX): Internship International Radio and Television Society Foundation, Inc.: Internship Jefferson University, Rothman Institute: Rothman Institute JanPlan Deadline:  Monday, December 6, 11:59pm Lacoste: PR/Marketing Intern Synapse Product Development: Mechanical Engineer Interns Morgan Stanley: Sales & Trading: Institutional Equity Division Summer Analyst Congressional Budget Office: Various Internship Opportunities Octagon Experience: Intern BRIDGE application deadlines are usually Monday nights at 11:59 p.m. and will continue throughout the summer. If you have any technical difficulties with your application, be sure to email recruiting@bucknell.edu before the deadline and […]

Interested in interning with a nonprofit this summer and getting paid? The BPIP Internship Fund provides funding for students able to secure full time, unpaid summer internships in the nonprofit/public interest sector.  Come hear past Fund recipients share their stories about the program and what they got from their experiences working in the nonprofit, public service sectors. Featuring: Michael Kurban ’12 International Bridges to Justice, Geneva, Switzerland Malyse Uwase ’13 Women for Women, Kigali, Rwanda Amanda Slaboden ’13 Wellesley Centers for Women, Wellesley, MA Andrew Lichtenauer ’12 The First Tee, Bronx, NY Claire Munley ’11 Women in Progress, Cape Coast, […]