As part of Engineering Week (Feb. 17 – 21) we will be co-hosting a great student/alumni networking event on Friday, February 21st from 3:30 – 5:00 in LC Walls Lounge & Center Room. Alumni will talk with students about their represented career field-what it entails, trends, future direction, internship or entry level positions, and other pearls of wisdom they might want to share.  Tables with alumni offer advice about resume & cover letters (bring your resume), interviewing, and graduate/professional school. Be sure to bring a resume if you want it reviewed (by the people who would be hiring you)! Be […]

DC Career Fair Tuesday, February 25 GAO Building, Washington, DC 6 – 8 pm Transportation available | Sign up by 2/19 The purpose of this event is to offer students an environment to network with alumni, parents and representatives from the public and private sectors about their career paths, organizations and any volunteer, internship and full-time opportunities.  Emphasis is on careers and opportunities that relate to government, the public sector and the public interest. Dress is business attire. See what companies are coming BUS TRANSPORTATION is available from campus. A bus will leave from the Weis Center at 1:30 pm […]

Come hear from students who have interned with various employers in the finance industry to learn interviewing tips as you interview for an internship for this summer or next. Tuesday, February 11 | 6 – 7:30 | Taylor 113 Panelists and Companies Represented Include: Andrew Coe ’15 – Internship at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management; Internship offer at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Investment Banking Equity Capital Markets Sydney Battista ’15 – Internship offer at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Securities Sales and Trading Ethan Everett ’15 – Internship offer at Goldman Sachs Operations Elle Fried ’14 – Internship at […]

Recent International Relations graduates will share their career and work experience. Friday, February 7th Noon – 1:00 pm Bertrand Library Traditional Reading Room Lunch provided Sign up on the Bridge by Thursday, Feb. 6th Panelists: Maddie de Boinville ‘09 Major: Political Science & International Relations US Dept of Health & Human Services, Washington, DC Jennie Welch ’11 Major: East Asian Studies & International Relations Committee of 100, New York, NY Andy Watts ‘13 Major: Economics & International Relations Global Impact, Washington, DC Open to all majors

First Night is a fourteen year old tradition held early in the Spring Semester as a celebration for the first-year class to mark the successful completion of their first semester and the beginning of their life-long journey as Bucknellians. In preparation for the event, each first-year class selects class colors and a motto and designs a class crest incorporating these symbols. In addition, each residence hall floor decorates two pages with photos, drawings, and quotes to reflect their first semester at Bucknell. The ceremony includes the presentation of the class crest, the submission of the hall pages into the class […]

Communication & Arts Fair Tuesday, February 4th 5:30 – 7:30 pm MTV Studios in the Viacom Lodge – NYC Transportation Available (Reserve your spot by 2/1) See the list of registered employers Students must register on the BRIDGE and go to 1 of the 2 Prep Sessions: Thursday, January 30 at 5 pm in LC Gallery Theatre Friday, January 31 at Noon in LC Gallery Theatre All students who registered for and plan on attending the fair must attend one session. An overview of the fair including a list of employers attending will be presented. Information on networking and business […]

Wondering what a “slash” career is? Trying to figure out how you can balance portfolios by day and to profiteroles by night? Join us to hear from alumni who started a “regular” career then took a turn and  moved into career areas they are passionate about – in other words a “slash”. Thursday, January 23rd | Noon | CDC 2nd Fl | Sign up by 1/22 on the BRIDGE The following panelists will discuss the concept of a “slash career,” why you might consider one, and how to get started! Caroline Abramo ’94: Principal, Pana Consulting/CFO, Ashram Chic/Instructor, Sivananda Yoga Meredith […]

With the help of the CDC, Bucknell alumna, Monica Harrison has planned a “Minorities in Corporate America” panel & networking session on Wednesday, February 19th, 5:30 pm, in LC 213. This student event is intended to create an open dialogue about minorities in the finance industry, but can be translated into minorities in all of corporate America.  In effort to be a part of the solution to the age-old conversation around the importance of having a diverse talent population in financial services, the panel will be comprised of Bucknell alumni who work in financial services industry who will speak to […]

As you update Facebook and Instagram with posts and pictures for #thankfulnovember, or joining Bucknell’s new Project Thanks, we’ve got another reason for you to give thanks: full access to the Bucknell Alumni Directory! Starting TODAY (November 4th if you are reading this late) you now all have automatic access to the Alumni Directory in B-Link. You can use this directory to make connections, do industry research, set up informational interviews over the Thanksgiving and Winter breaks, or ask how a certain city is to live in. To make the most of this resource we suggest you read our tips on reaching out […]

“A Law Firm Partner’s Top 10 List of Do’s and Don’ts to Advance Your Career in Today’s Marketplace” Tuesday, November 5 | Noon | Bertrand Library East Reading Room Lunch will be served, Sign up on the BRIDGE by 11/4 Attorney Douglas Bonner ’80 will provide some tips about what young aspiring college graduates should do (and practices they should avoid) to enhance their career path and make themselves more attractive to potential employers. This will be from the perspective of an active Washington, D.C. telecommunications lawyer who has been practicing for 30 years and has had experience working for […]

Jobs and Internships in the Arts Panel Monday, November 4 | 5:30-6:30 pm| Bucknell Hall Panelists will speak about their internships and jobs in the Arts and provide tips on how to locate and secure work opportunities in the arts. Panelists: Sarah Battle ’14, Majors: Art History, Education Internships: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Samek Art Gallery, Baltimore Museum of Art Sarah is one of the co-founding members of the Gallery Engagement Team (GET), a student organization that acts as the student liaison for the Samek Art Gallery by engaging students with exhibitions, lectures, and programs. GET also creates its own […]

3 great BPN coffee hours are coming up this week! These are informal sessions (no dress code); come when you are able and leave when you need to. Refreshments will be available but space is limited to 20 students so sign up on the BRIDGE. TIP: BRING QUESTIONS! Allison Robl ’05 – Marketing Director, Garnier by L’Oreal Monday, October 28 | 2:30 – 3:30 pm | Taylor Hall First Floor Lounge Karen Hume ’87 – East MidMarket Business Development Manager, IBM Tuesday, October 29 | 1:30 – 2:30 pm | ELC 241 CD Jason Piatt ’96 – Co-Founder & President of […]

Homecoming is about more than just football games and tailgates, it’s also about alumni coming back and chances to network and learn. Before kickoff make sure you check out these great chances to meet and connect with alumni returning to campus. Understanding the Federal Hiring Process Lunch Thursday, Oct. 24 | Noon | Willard Smith Library, Vaughan Lit Lunch provided, BRIDGE sign up by October 23 Raj Thangavelu ’98, Financial Database Specialist, Federal Housing Finance Agency, will discuss the federal hiring process and give pointers on creating a federal resume and how to use the USAJOBS.gov website. Raj will be […]

The Bucknell Professional Networks have been busy this semester and they aren’t stopping now. Here are 3 great events happening around Homecoming: Coffee Hour with Paul Sturman ’83, President, Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Tuesday, October 22, 3-4pm, Taylor Hall First Floor Lounge Stop in anytime during the hour to speak with Paul about his work and career path.  Refreshments available. Sign up on the BRIDGE is preferred, but not required. Bloomberg Assessment Test Thursday, October 24, 5:30-8:00pm, Taylor 203 Computer Lab E-mail Tom Zhu at haokang.zhu@bucknell.edu to sign up Bloomberg is coming to Bucknell to screen ambitious students interested in careers […]

The field of journalism is ever-changing and often at a rapid pace.  Many writers are learning to adapt to new trends and technologies in the industry, in addition to different work settings.  What is journalism like today?  How can you utilize your writing talents to land a job post-graduation? Hear from Bucknell alumni who are veterans in the field, as well as those just entering, in “The Changing Face of Journalism” webinar on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at noon in VAUG 125 – Willard Smith Library.   The event is free for all students and includes a full lunch. Speakers will include: Nicole […]