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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Sign up on the BRIDGE by March 31 for this Sustainability Field Trip to Philadelphia presented by Net Impact and the Career Development Center on April 3rd (all day). An important note: Students will be asked to pay $25.00 to cover cost of dinner. Money (correct change only) can be given to the CDC (M-F 8:30-4:30) or at the prep session on April 1. Students must pay before 8pm on April 1 in order to attend. TRIP ITINERARY: 5:15am: Leave campus from Football Stadium Parking Lot 9am: Campbell’s Site Visit Introduction from Dave Stangis, VP Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility […]

Interested in Real Estate? Entrepreneurship? Then don’t miss this opportunity to hear from 2 alumni concerning their work in Entrepreneurial Real Estate on Tuesday, March 25 at 5:30pm in Academic West 111. Sign up on the BRIDGE by 3/24 Jared and Jason Bilanin, both Bucknell alums from 1996 are partners in their firm, Real Estate Growth Advisors (“REGA”). Jason runs the finance side and Jared runs the physical plant and engineering side. REGA owns and operates well located, quality multi-family and mixed-use commercial real estate providing long-term investors with stable risk-adjusted returns. REGA specializes in creating value through repositioning assets, […]

Interested in a career in law?  Please join us for a complimentary lunch and panel discussion featuring alumni currently working in the legal profession. Friday, March 28th Noon – 1pm, LC Walls Lounge RSVP 3/26 on BRIDGE Panelists: David R. Hamill ’81 Partner, Arent Fox, LLP Focus: Customs/Import and Export Matters Christopher Price P’15 P’17 Partner, Goodwin & Procter, LLP Specialty: Real estate, REITs, and Real estate capital markets Elizabeth P. Smith ’71 Director, PEDEVCO Corp. Retired as Vice President-Investor Relations and Shareholder Services, Texaco, Inc. George Tsougarakis ’83 Partner, Hughes Hubbard & Reed Specialty:  Litigation in pharmaceutical products and […]

Interested in entrepreneurship and innovation? Connecting with alumni who have started their own companies? Hearing from Accenture employees about their work and opportunities at the organization? Then SIGN UP NOW to attend this company visit and alumni panel on “Turning an Idea into a Company” on March 25th. Panelists: – Matthew Hornbuckle ’07, CEO & Co-founder – Stantt, LLC – Brian Mulhall ’89, Founder & CEO – Whitehouse Analytical Laboratories, LLC – Gretchen Wilcox P’14, President & CEO – G.S. Wilcox & Company – Cali (Williams) Yost ’87, CEO – Flex + Strategy Group Moderator: – Mike Toole ’83, Assoc. […]

We’ve had quite a hiatus since our last @BisonINCareers takeover but we are back with a great one on Tuesday, March 25th with Dana Musulin ‘13 a Teacher at Success Academy. This is a great opportunity for all those Education Majors out there so I hope you’ll join us! Follow along @BisonINCareers as Dana invites us into her classroom on March 25th, to find out what it’s like to be a teacher at a high-performing public charter school in Harlem. We encourage you to ask questions and interact directly with Dana on @BisonINCareers on March 25th. Here’s more on Dana: Falling […]

Attention Students Interested in Theatre Careers: Join fellow students and theatre alumni, faculty and staff members on Saturday, March 15 for a breakfast at Cafe Un Deux Trois to network with alumni in the industry and learn about current trends and opportunities for students. After breakfast, students will walk to the 2014 A.R.T./New York Theatre Internship Fair. This is an opportunity for students interested in a life in theatre to meet and greet with over 75 non-profit theatre companies in New York City. All theatre companies present at the fair are seeking interns to support their work in fields such […]

One of the great things about Bucknell – on of the many – is how many alumni are willing and excited to come back to campus to talk to YOU about their career paths. Don’t miss two great opportunities this week: Physics & Astronomy Alumni Career Panel Monday, February 24 | 7:30 – 8:30 pm (reception following 8:30 – 9) | Bertrand Library Traditional Reading Room The panel discussion will examine the career paths of this diverse group of Bucknell alumni. Come hear their advice and perspectives as they discuss their work and available opportunities.  The conversation will also include […]

Engineering Career Network Event – Are you Ready? Tips for making the most of your limited time with the alumni Friday, February 21, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m., Langone Center Walls Lounge and Center Room   This event is a great opportunity to network with alumni and learn some crucial information about careers, industries, and the many options you have in whatever major you have chosen. Below are some tips to consider when interacting with these alumni.  For more information and to answer your individual questions, the CDC will have Quick Questions (walk-in hours with counselors) from 1:30 – 3:30 in the Botany Building today through Friday. […]