Careers in Higher Education Alumni Panel and Lunch April 13th, RSVP 4/11 Noon – 1 p.m., Lunch Provided ELC 217 Hear advice and perspectives from Bucknell alumni who work in Higher Education as admissions and financial aid staff . The conversation will include a question and answer period and an opportunity to meet (and network with!) the alumni panelists. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP on the BRIDGE or by emailing cdc@bucknell.edu. Panelists:  Kellen Smith ’03, Assistant Director of Student Financial Aid, Montclair State University Jakita Price ’04, Senior Admissions Counselor, Gwynedd-Mercy College Wayne Branker,’06 Senior Admissions Counselor, Long Island […]

You don’t know this but Amanda Sidman manages Your Eats…the section, that is, for the New York Daily News. If your dream job is to be a writer, reporter or editor then make sure you read through Amanda’s day-in-the-life on storify from when she took over  @BisonINCareers on April 11th. Amanda P. Sidman is a writer, reporter, and editor in New York City. She currently runs the “Your Eats” section at the New York Daily News, which covers the chefs, restaurants, and people behind the food trends that shape the culinary industry of New York. In addition to Eats, Amanda […]

On April 2nd Mackenzie Horan ’11, a full-time lifestyle blogger (mackenziehoran.com) and online boutique owner (designdarling.com), shared a day in her {adorable} shoes with us. If you missed you can read through her archived day! Mackenzie graduated from Bucknell in 2011 with a B.A. in French language and literature. Her experience working in Bucknell’s Alumni Relations department (as a Bucknell Professional Network Student Leader for the Media & Technology group) had brought her into contact with many successful alumni and entrepreneurial types who inspired her post-grad career path. Building on the platform of her blog Design Darling, which she began […]

Interested in a career in law? Please join us for a complimentary lunch and panel discussion featuring alumni. March 30th | Noon | Walls Lounge
RSVP by March 28th
Alumni Panelists: Helen Reetz Whiting ’78, Director, Ethics & Compliance, Abbott Laboratories
Theodore Limpert ’81, Judge, Syracuse City Court
George Tsougarakis ’83, Partner, Hughes Hubbard & Reid

Registration on the BRIDGE by 3/28

Join us for an alumnae career panel on Jobs in the Arts on Monday, March 26th at 5:30 pm in 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: Haley Clark ’10, Sotheby’s (NYC) Erin Hozack ’08, Denise Bibro Fine Art (NYC) Annie McNair ’10, Richard Prince Studio (NYC) Leigh Mozes ’07, Mary Boone Gallery (NYC)

If you missed Laura Coleman ’09 on @BisonINCareers on what it’s like to be the Assistant Director for International Admissions for a Valparaiso University as Laura Coleman check out our storify of it! Laura found some time to send us her bio while on an admissions trip in Puerto Rico –we can’t wait to hear more about her job! Laura graduated from Bucknell in 2009 with a B.A. in Art History and Spanish. Shortly after graduation she interviewed for an Admission Counselor position at Valparaiso University, in Valparaiso, Indiana. Her experience as a student employee at Bucknell’s Office of Admissions was […]

Caitlyn Oster ’11 took over @BisonINCareers on March 20th and took us through her day as an Analyst for Citigroup. If you missed it you can read all about her day here. Caitlyn graduated in 2011 with a double-major in Business Management and Spanish.  She is currently working for Citi in their Global Transaction Services (GTS) business.  After completing an internship at Citi during the summer before her senior year, Caitlyn was offered a full-time position with the bank.  She is now part of Citi’s GTS Analyst rotational program, which consists of three 1-year rotations within the business.  Working in […]

Tuesday, March 6, 2012 | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | O’Leary 232 Hear advice and perspectives from Bucknell alumni who will examine career paths that utilize the mathematics degree while discussing their work and available opportunities.  The conversation will include a question and answer period and an opportunity to meet (and network with!) the alumni panelists. Light refreshments will be offered. Panelists:  Derrick Houck ’10, Algebra Teacher, Olney Charter High School, Philadelphia Nicole Falcaro ’09, Operations Analyst, STELLAService Kimberly Sacra ’04, Mathematics Hiring Manager, National Security Agency Ryan Ward ’11, PhD Student, Mathematics, The Pennsylvania State University Facilitated by Julee […]

If you missed Erin’s @BisonINCareers take-over on March 5th you can read all about her day using storify, check it out! On March 5th Erin Fleischer will be our featured alumna on @BisonINCareers. Erin graduated in 2007 with a double-major in Psychology and Religion. She continued her studies with a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania, where she interned at a local hospital as well as a free mental health clinic in Philadelphia. After graduating, Erin moved to Denver Colorado where she worked at the Adolescent and Family Institute of Colorado, the Eating Disorder Center of Colorado, and the […]

By Laura Carlson ’12 While many Bucknellians scope out jobs in typical places from NYC to DC, there are plenty of other fascinating cities out there with endless opportunities, dynamic cultures, and the same constant buzz you’d find in any booming city. We encourage you to check out some of these other wonderful cities for recent college grads, deemed as the most promising cities for recent graduates by BusinessWeek, Forbes, and many others. With a hefty blend of job openings, pay, affordability, young culture, and entertainment, these cities stand out as promising starting points for recent grads to consider when […]

If you missed Casey on February 29th you can read all about her day using storify, check it out. We are up in running with our next alumna to take over @BisonINCareers. Casey Hubert ’10 will be spending her extra day in February (the 29th that is) taking us all through a day in the life of an Interactive Recruiter. Casey graduated in Bucknell in 2010 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Education.  After some serious thought, she decided she didn’t want to go back to school but take a stab at something more corporate.  Through networking on the […]

D.C Career Fair Thursday, March 1st –Sign up Deadline is 2/22 6:00 – 8:00 pm GAO Building, 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC Transportation Available (Reserve your spot by 2/27) Registered Employers This exclusive Bucknell event offers students an opportunity to network with alumni, parents and representatives from the Government, Non-Profit and Public Affairs sectors about their career paths, organizations and any volunteer, internship and full-time opportunities they presently have or plan to have available in the future. Students must register on the BRIDGE and go to 1 of the 2 Prep Sessions: Monday, February 27,  5:00-5:30 pm, Olin 268 […]

DATE: Monday, February 20th TIME: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. LOCATION: Traditional Reading Room, Bertrand Library 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 a question and answer period. The event is followed by a small networking reception with hors d’oeurves, where attendees can connect with the alumni. Panelists: Ari-David Brown ’99, Electronics Engineer, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Deborah Hornbeck ’90, Senior Vice President, Information Security, Citigroup Timothy Maclay ’86, CEO, Celestial Insight, Inc. […]

Please join us Saturday, February 18th from 1 – 6 p.m. in the Elaine Langone Center to welcome back distinguished Bucknell alumni who are returning to campus to share the knowledge and experience they have gained from a wide variety of leadership roles in the work place and in their communities. The 8th Annual Student Leadership Institute, is a half-day conference which includes three leadership seminars of your choice and ends with dinner and the opportunity to interact with visiting alumni. Registration closes at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15.  A complete list of speakers and sessions can be found at http://my.bucknell.edu/LI.html.Register […]

As part of Engineering Week (Feb. 20 – 24) we will be co-hosting a great student/alumni networking event on Friday, February 24th from 3:30 – 5:00 in Larison Dining Hall. 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.  New this year – 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)! […]