Hey Sophomores – want to learn more about the Finance industry and what it may have to offer you as a possible career path? Join several alumni who work in NYC at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods to learn what you can do over the summer to better understand the finance industry and prepare for next year’s competitive internship process!   All sophomore students invited to attend.  Wednesday, April 20th at 6:30 pm in ELC 217; REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED! Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW) is the largest full-service investment bank that specializes exclusively in the financial services sector.Founded in 1962, the […]

Come find out what GE has to offer you! We hope you join us as two Bucknell alumni host information sessions this week about working at General Electric: Joe O’Connor (Chemical Engineering Class of 2009) Brittany Philips (Mechanical Engineering Class of 2010) Friday April 15th 11:00AM – 11:45AM in DANA 137 Topic: “Life in the real world: What to expect in your career and how to continue succeeding” Friday April 15th 12:00PM – 1:00PM in DANA 113 (Pizza and drinks at this lunch session) Topic: “How to get your dream job” Both information sessions will leave time for questions and […]

…not Diana Ross but a New York State Supreme Court Justice and 4 other highly successful lawyers at this Pre-Law Panel and Luncheon. Free lunch and free advice! Friday, April 29 | Noon | Hunt Formal Lunch Provided | Space Limited | RSVP on the BRIDGE by 4/27 A panel of lawyers?! I know this sounds scary but trust me it isn’t. If you are interested in a career in law then this is a great opportunity for you. The panel will feature: John Ark ’67, New York State, Supreme Court Justice Alexis Barron, Fox Rothschild LLP, Special Counsel Specialty:  Patent […]

On Wednesday, April 13th at 7pm in Trout Auditorium, Robert F. Wescott ’77 will be speaking about his experience developing economic policy for President Clinton. From 1999 until 2001, Robert F. Wescott ’77 served as Special Assistant to the President for Economic Policy at the White House. As the Senior International Economic Adviser to President Clinton, he helped develop administration policies toward G-7 countries, Russia, China, India, other key emerging-market economies and the international financial system. During 1993 and 1994, Dr. Wescott was Chief Economist at the President’s Council of Economic Advisers, where he developed the Administration’s US macroeconomic forecasts […]

Panel Discussion: Graduate School in the Sciences Monday, April 11, 2011 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Bertrand Library – Traditional Reading Room Free Pizza! Learn from a panel of alumni doctoral students and faculty advisors about graduate school in the sciences:  why go, for what types of careers, when and how to apply, fellowships, and resources available on and off campus; there will be time for questions and answers during and after the program. Panelists: Sara Fenstermacher ’08, PhD candidate, Neuroscience, Harvard University Carolyn Ritterson Lew ’04, PhD candidate, Cell and Molecular Biology, Boston University Andrea Halpern, Professor of Psychology and […]

April 7th, 2011 | 5:30 – 6:30 | ELC Center Room Come hear advice and perspectives from Bucknell alumni who will examine career paths that utilize the studio art 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. Alumni Panelists: John Hartmann ’79, President, Hartmann Fine Art Conservation Services Lisa Miller ’79, Artist, Lisa Miller Art Beverly Tadeu ’79, Metal-smith, Jewelry

Want to be James Bond? Idolize Austin Powers? Great stalker? Well then you don’t want to miss this alumni panel on, “Intelligence as a Career,” and no, I don’t mean being smart…although smart is certainly something you will have to be. I mean spying, well in laymen terms. So on April 4 at  5:30 pm in the ELC Center Room join 3 alumni for dinner and a discussion  on careers in intelligence. Sally Botsai ’57, board member, Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO) and former NSA officer David Kahn ’51, foremost expert of cryptology and author of The Codebreakers George […]

You may be a Facebook pro, but are you on LinkedIn? LinkedIn is for professional networking only – you can use the site to make connections, research companies, find a job, and more. We’ve created 2 prezi’s to help! One is geared more towards students who aren’t familiar with LinkedIn (Basics for Students) while the other (which still provides similar, great information) was created for an Alumni Networking event we did this year in Philadelphia (Are You LinkedIn?). Both help you  learn the basics and see how easy it is to create a professional profile, find your dream job, and […]

The Xi Kappa Chapter, of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. alongside the Career Development Center at Bucknell University presents an entrepreneurial program under Kappa Alpha Psi’s national Greeks Learning About Deficit (G.L.A.D) initiative. The event will take place in Walls Lounge, Tuesday, March 29th from 7:00-9:00pm – From 7:00pm to 8:00pm students will have the opportunity to have their resumes revised by CDC staff. – At 8:00pm Reverend Kirby Spivey III, in collaboration with James Adlam will be hosting an entrepreneurial workshop, in which they will voice their career successes as well as their methods of achievement. It is our […]

Bucknell Media and Technology Network (BMTN), in partnership with the Lehigh University Media, Entertainment, and, Communications Alumni (LUMECA), invites you to attend a Panel Event featuring Alumni from each University “Winning and Losing in the Digital Marketplace” Thursday, March 31st MTV Studios ~ Viacom Lodge 1515 Broadway (7th Floor) between 44th/45th Streets NY. NY 10017 Registration Opens at 6PM Panel Moderator: Tracy Byrnes (Lehigh) `92, On-Air Journalist, Fox Business Channel Panelists: Greg DePalma (Bucknell) `92, Vice President, Audience Insights, Tivo Corporation Matt Gay (Bucknell) `92, Vice President, MediaBrands Tom Wolfe (Lehigh) `94, Senior Director, Advertising, Rovi Corporation The panel followed […]

Monday, March 28 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Willard Smith Library (Vaughan Lit 125) Light refreshments served Ray Sisson ’87 was an Economics major at Bucknell, became a lawyer, received his MBA from The University of Chicago in 2003 and is now the CEO of an aviation/aeronautics company in Dublin, Ireland named AWAS.  He has lived and worked abroad for most of his life. Mr. Sisson will return to campus to share: – how he got to where he is – insights about global careers and being an expat – perspectives on the commercial aircraft/airline business – global macro […]

The Alumni Board is currently seeking Student Members for the 2011-12 year. Successful applicants will: Enjoy meeting alumni Serve as liaison between board and student body Complete committee projects year-round Attend 3 board meetings per year Participate in committee calls/meetings in between If you feel like you would be a good fit  for this role, please apply on the BRIDGE for the full description and application.  Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and short faculty/staff recommendation; deadline to apply is March 27th Student board members serve for one year (July 1-June 30) with the option to reapply and are […]

This is a fun internship opportunity from an alum – Interns wanted May 28-June 5, 2011 and possibly during the weeks preceding and following the event for logistical, marketing, and media preparation positions as part of the Trans-Sylvania Mountain Bike Epic.  The duties will range widely from race course marking to scoring racers to generating and distributing race reports and related info to various media outlets during the week. It is guaranteed to be  an interesting and exciting experience, as the participants of the event span a wide cross section of the population and include some colorful personalities.  This is […]

Now that everyone can get access to the Alumni Directory (yeah, you heard me…) I wanted to share a few helpful hints on the best ways to reach out. Let them get to know you before asking for something–Many professionals are going to be busy, as well as thinking about their own reputations in their workplace. While they can help you with contacts, advice, and even opportunities, they are putting themselves at risk to do so for someone they don’t know, so let them get to know you before asking for something. Consider asking for an informational interview. It is […]

Apply if you want to help strengthen the network between students and alumni, develop/ carry out the Board’s mission and goals, and can attend 3 Board meetings (Homecoming, Reunion and Winter). Applicants should be rising sophomores and juniors. Cover letter, resume and faculty/staff recommendation are required. Deadline to apply: 11:59 p.m. on March 27. Those selected for interviews will be notified shortly after the deadline. Interviews will be conducted March 28 – April 8. Apply on the BRIDGE today!