Class Year: 2010 Hometown: Wayne, NJ Major: Theater, English & Education Campus Activities: Adminstrative and Publicity Tech. Asst. for Dept. of Theater and Dance, President of Cap and Dagger student-run theater group, Stage Manager for Dept. of Theater and Dance, Publicity Chair for Calvin and Hobbes, Tour Guide, B-Link Corrdinator for Dept. of Theater and Dance Goals: To have a career in the technical or production side of theater, film or television. Hobbies: Singing, acting, watching movies, reading, video games and Taekwondo Externship: Mitch Goldman – Producer, New York City, NY My experience Working with Mitch was amazing! I experienced […]

Award-winning film and TV director Robert Mandel ’67, will host an open forum about his journey from Bucknell to Hollywood. He’ll review clips from his film and television productions, share tips on the film industry and take Q&A. Join us for this “insider view!” Open to the campus community. Friday, October 23 2-3 p.m. Harvey Powers Theatre Mr. Mandel is currently Dean of the American Film Institute Conservatory and his film credits include FX, School Ties, Big Shots, and The Substitute. He has also directed numerous television movies for HBO, Fox, ESPN, Lifetime and A&E, as well as episodic television […]

The Bucknell Finance Network (BFN) Annual Investment Roundtable is on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Forum of the Elaine Langone Center (ELC); for a list of panelists, attendees and to register for the event. The Bucknell Health Network (BHN) Panel is Friday, Oct. 23, at 2:30 p.m. in the ELC Gallery Theater. Drop by the ELC Arches Lounge for a reception from 4–6 p.m. The Bucknell Law Network (BLN) Discussion and Breakfast is Saturday, Oct. 24, is 8:30–10:30 a.m. in McDonnell Lounge; sign up on the BRIDGE recommended All events count towards B-Link Access For a list […]

Top Ten Reasons for Attending the Graduate & Professional School Fairs Some good reasons to go to the The Graduate and Law School Fair today (starts in 1 HOUR!) or the Health Fair is tomorrow @ 3 p.m. Speak with representatives from over 100 top-notch schools – With programs in Business, Education, Communications, History, Public Administration, Psychology, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Law…to name a few…there is something for everyone! Explore your options! There are multiple paths to each and every career—see if a graduate degree will help you along your path. Learn about unique graduate programs you had never even considered. […]

Class Year: 2010 Hometown: Hingham, PA Major: Neuroscience Campus Activities: Bucknell Buddies, Student Athletic Trainer, Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Goals: To become a doctor Hobbies: Sports, Movies, Videogames, Reading Externship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA My Experience I had an externship at Massachusetts General Hospital shadowing the Chief Neurosurgeon there, Dr. Robert Martuza. He took me to grand rounds, where he and other doctors discussed patient cases, to his clinic, where I saw patients with him, to his surgical suite, where I observed him perform a surgery to remove a patient’s brain tumor, and to his Molecular Neurosurgery Research lab. […]

Apply by Nov. 8 The Glimpse Correspondents Program is for talented writers and photographers with a passion for storytelling and a knack for finding truly unique stories. The program is open to anyone between the ages of 18 and 34 who will be working, volunteering, or studying outside of their home country for at least 10 weeks. Correspondents receive the following benefits: $600 stipend Support from a team of professional editors Career training in writing and photography Guaranteed publication on Glimpse.org Possibility of being featured on NationalGeographic.com Watch the Glimpse Correspondents ProgramVideo

Interested in international studies, international trade, or international development? Join us for an International Relations alumni career panel and hear alumni share their background and experiences… Q&A to follow…Friday, October 23, 5:00 pm, Gallery Theatre

In this 30 minute session, attendees will receive an overview of the program, application requirements, steps on how to use the BRIDGE, time-lines, and deadline information; attendance at ONE Orientation Session is required for participation in the program. All Orientation Sessions listed below will be held in the ELC Gallery Theatre. Thursday, Oct 15 @ 5pm Wednesday, Oct 21 @ 5pm Thursday, Oct 22 @ Noon–LAST ONE – What is an Externship? A short term (usually 2 day) career shadowing experience sponsored by a Bucknell alum, parent, or friend of the University. – When do Externships usually take place? During […]

Welcome back from Fall Break! Remember we have 2 important fairs, both which offer a great time to start collecting information and building relationships with schools you may be interested in. No sign-up necessary; all are welcome. Wednesday, October 14th: Graduate and Law School Fair 3:00 – 6:00 pm; ELC Terrace Room Meet representatives from across the country that offer graduate and law programs. Pre-Law Program: Law School Admissions Panel 6:00 – 7:30 pm; ELC Gallery Theatre Law school admissions representatives will speak about the admissions process and the nature of law study; Q&A will follow. Thursday, October 15th: Health […]

Monday, October 19, 5:30 pm, Bucknell Hall
Alumni panelists will speak about their internships and work experiences in communications and the arts, including art galleries and Sotheby’s Art Auction House in New York City and WHYY National Public Radio in Philadelphia.

Follow directions when applying for opportunities… We recently learned from an employer who was advertising an opportunity on the BRIDGE that only 1 of 7 Bucknell students who applied for his organizations job opportunity followed the 3 steps required for the position, which were outlined on the BRIDGE job description.  His take on this was that if students are not able to follow directions in the application process then how will he feel confident that they will follow directions well on the job.  To him it was an indicator of work ethic and follow through.  You can’t really argue with […]

Class Year: 2010 Hometown: Middletown, NJ Major: Accounting Campus Activities: Bucknell Buddies, Investment Club, Student Calling Program Goals: To work in public accounting or finance Hobbies: Snowmobiling in Vermont, going to the beach, spending time with friends Other Interests: Philadelphia Eagles! Externship: Prudential Financial, Newark, NJ My Experience My first day, I arrived around 9 and met with a 2007 Bucknell graduate, Caitlin Cleveland, who had begun working there last summer. She introduced me to my sponsor, Jim McCarthy, the VP of Asset Management Finance, and then gave me an overview of the company. The rest of the morning consisted […]

Class Year: 2010 Hometown: Pequannock, NJ Major: Chemical Engineer Campus Activities: Assistant Orientation Director, Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, Club Volleyball Goals: Continue higher education on to get an MBA after Bucknell Hobbies: sports Externship: Johnson & Johnson, Raritan, NJ My Experience This experience was a positive one. Not only did I get to see the finance and accounting aspect, but I got to see the engineering department. This day trip gave me an overall experience to get a feel for how the company works, rather than just one aspect that many could just research online. Also the depth in which […]

In this 30 minute session, attendees will receive an overview of the program, application requirements, steps on how to use the BRIDGE, time-lines, and deadline information; attendance at ONE Orientation Session is required for participation in the program. All Orientation Sessions listed below will be held in the ELC Gallery Theatre. Thursday, Oct 8 @ Noon Thursday, Oct 15 @ 5pm Wednesday, Oct 21 @ 5pm Thursday, Oct 22 @ Noon–LAST ONE – What is an Externship? A short term (usually 2 day) career shadowing experience sponsored by a Bucknell alum, parent, or friend of the University. – When do […]

The Internship and Co-op Study wants to know your thoughts about internships\co-ops! Whether you have been involved in an internship\co-op or not, you are invited to participate. Let employers know what you want from your internship, co-op, and full-time job. To take the survey, visit: http://www.InternshipStudy.com All survey takers will receive a $25 travel coupon to Student Universe, just in time for booking a Spring Break trip! All survey takers will also enter to win a $500 Spring Break travel voucher! To take the survey, visit: http://www.InternshipStudy.com