Hannah Zachary ’12 United Nations Office for Partnerships, New York NY BPIP Laura Kinney ’81 & Arthur Maidman Internship Fund Class Year: 2012 Hometown: New York, New York Major: Political Science and Philosophy Campus Activities: President of Habitat for Humanity, Member Student Lectureship Committee Goals: Policy change in the public education system My Experience: As the intern in the UN Office for Partnerships I helped organize meetings and conferences at the United Nations, attended meetings, wrote reports on past and upcoming events, editing the Annual report. What is the most interesting or important thing you took from your Internship this […]

Kait Fleming ’09, returns to campus to share how she felt as a student pursuing a job in environmental consulting – what she does as an environmental consultant with Groundwater Sciences Corporation , who her clients are, what students entering the field can expect, helpful hints, as well as the application/interview process she experienced.  Kait was an Environmental Studies/Geology Major and English minor. Friday, March 4 5-7pm O’Leary 232 Pizza, beverages and desserts will be served Sponsored by the Geology department and AR/CDC

DATE: February 28th 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 receptio with hors d’oeurves, where attendees can connect with the alumni and their peers. Panelists: Marisa Conlon ’04 – Patent Examiner & Attorney, US Patent Office Justin Likar ’01 – Spacecraft Systems Engineer, Lockheed Martin David Moschella ’84 – […]

Congratulations on officially becoming a member of the alumni community on First Night! Alumni Relations & the Career Development Center are happy to share that you are now have access to the networks & clubs in B-Link, the online alumni community. This is a great privilege that comes along with responsibilities. Below you will see some tips of why and how to interact with alumni. Please read this and follow up with our staff at the Career Development Center or when we come visit your floors after Spring Break (more information below). Tips for Reaching Out to Alumni Effectively: Let […]

“Law and Human Rights: A Life of Speaking Truth to Power with Dr. Bill Durland ’53 – Attorney, Legislator, Educator, Author and Activist” Speaker – Dr. Bill Durland ’53, Human Rights Attorney, Legislator, Activist Date: Monday, February 28 Time: 5:30 pm – Free Dinner! Where: ELC Refectory Dr. William Durland ’53 will share his experiences as a human rights lawyer specializing in international, constitutional, and governmental law.  He is presently practicing public interest law as the Executive Director of the Center on Law and Human Rights. The Center’s cases have been primarily in the areas of conscientious objection, civil disobedience, soldiers’ […]

Ask Anything at the Engineering Career Networking  Event on Friday February 25th (part of Engineering Week) Here is your chance – this isn’t a career fair, but a room of alumni (some with opportunities) who can provide professional information about anything you always wanted to ask but didn’t think you could… Were you a good student?  What was your GPA? What was the most valuable course when you were at Bucknell? Can I do the job I want to do coming out of Bucknell or do I need an advanced degree? Is it better to get an advanced degree right […]

The Bucknell Engineering Network (BEN), Bucknell Consumer Products Network (BCPN), and the Bucknell Club of Baltimore invite you to register TODAY for a tour of the McCormick Hunt Valley manufacturing plant (Baltimore) on MONDAY, MARCH 28 (RSVP by 2/21!).  Kevin McCaughey ’69, VP for Operations, will be hosting us for a tour of the plant from Noon until 3 p.m. with lunch provided by McCormick. The cost for this event is $5 and covers transportation, lunch, and appetizers. Details for the day: – 9 a.m. Bucknell provided transportation leaves from the front of Breakiron Engineering Building – 12 – 3 […]

Travel down to DC with fellow students to hear from faculty member and network with alumni for a panel on The New Economic Landscape: The US and the World after the Global Financial Crisis. DATE: February 24th, 2011 TIME: 12:00pm – 11:30 p.m., actual event 6:00-8:00pm LOCATION: Washington, D.C. – Transportation provided The panel discussion will focus on the place of the U.S. in the new global economy, the challenges for the U.S. economy in the new global economy, the prospects for global financial stability, and a global strategy for the United States. The panelists include: Professor Patrice Franko ’80,  […]

Communication & Arts Fair Tuesday, March 1st –Sign up Deadline is 2/24 5:30 – 7:30 pm MTV Studios in the Viacom Lodge – NYC Transportation Available (Reserve your spot by 2/25) The purpose of this event is to offer students an environment to network with alumni, parents and representatives from the Communications Industry  (Marketing/PR, Advertising, Journalism, Publishing/Print Media, TV/Radio, Broadcasting) & Arts Industry (Film /Video, Graphic Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Visual Arts).  The Participants will be able to share information about their career paths, their organizations and any volunteer, internship and full-time positions they presently have or plan to have […]

Math major? Poli Sci? Not sure what you can do with it? Well now’s your chance to hear what alumni who shared your major are doing! Join us for two great alumni panels; Mathematics and Political Science alumni are returning to campus to speak about careers.  Each panelist will detail their own personal career paths, and share advice and insights.  This information will help current students understand opportunities that may be available to them in the future, and to visualize post-graduate possibilities.  There will be a small reception following each panel with hors d’oeurves, where attendees can connect with the […]

Interested in Government? Nonprofit? Public service? Public Affairs? Working in the D.C. Area? Then come to the Bucknell D.C. Career Fair on 3/3 –RSVP on the BRIDGE by 2/24 This fair brings students to Washington, DC to meet representatives from organizations and network with Bucknell alumni, parents, and friends. It provides an opportunity to discuss career paths with participants and learn about participants’ organizations, and any current or future openings — volunteer, internship or full time. It will focus on organizations and opportunities within government, nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations, as well as public interest and public service related work in […]

The Tim Nesvig Internship program at ESPN will give one student athlete an opportunity to gain a broader view of the industry. APPLY ON THE BRIDGE by FEB 21 Description: ESPN is proud to establish an ongoing internship in memory of Tim Nesvig.  Tim was 1996 Bucknell graduate, who excelled as a student-athlete.  He was awarded the University’s Christy Mathewson Award and earned All-American honors as Captain of the water polo team.  He was a very popular co-worker at ESPN when he lost a battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2005.  You can read more about Tim and the Foundation established in his honor at […]

February 17th, at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP in New York City, join the Bucknell Professional Network at a panel on leadership lessons.  This panel will begin at 5:30 and be moderated by Bill Gruver, Howard I. Scott Clinical Professor of Global Commerce, Strategy and Leadership at Bucknell and will include: John Bravman, Bucknell University President Harriet Edelman ’77, Vice Chairman, Emigrant Bank Sunil Gulati ’81, U.S. Soccer President and Faculty at Columbia University Ian Ferguson ’85, Headquarters US Marine Corps The interactive discussion will be followed by a Q&A session and hors d’oeuvres. RSVP on the BRIDGE by 2/11 Must stop by […]

I know what you are probably thinking…You’ve been here for more than 1 night at this point so why now? Well First Night is a celebration for each 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, […]

Welcome back Seniors! We have some exciting news to share with you: you all  now have automatic access to B-Link! What does this mean? Well in 2 words: ALUMNI DIRECTORY! What are you waiting for? Get started today! First time log-in Go to B-Link: www.b-link.bucknell.edu Click “first time login” (upper left corner) Type your last name and click find Find your name and click on button next to your name, click next. Enter your Bucknell ID (8 digits) click verify Your profile appears, edit as necessary Create your username and password (middle of the page) Terms and conditions, click yes…we […]