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Saturday, March 5th, 2011

University For Peace – Enroll Today!

The application process for the 2011 – 2012 academic year is now open! UPEACE Masters Programs Include: Environmental Security and Peace Environmental Security and Peace – Specialization in Climate Change and Security (CCS) Gender and Peace Building International Law and Human Rights International Law and the Settlement of Disputes International Peace Studies Asia Leaders Programme Media, Peace and Conflict Studies Natural Resources and Peace Peace Education Responsible Management and Sustainable Economic Development Sustainable Urban Governance and Peace Why study at UPEACE? We are the only university in the United Nations system authorized to offer academic degrees in the field of […]

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Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

Diversity Resources for Internship and Job Searches

Have unique concerns and questions about the job or internship search? Then make sure you check out our advice, information and resources for Diversity Resources for Internships or Job Searches in myBucknell. Here’s what you’ll find: International Students Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered Students – (We are Out for Work Gold Certified!) Multicultural/Students of Color Students with Disabilities Women Students And remember you can always make an appointment with a counselor by calling 570-577-1238 or emailing us at cdc@bucknell.edu.

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Tuesday, March 1st, 2011

BPIP Spotlight: Hannah Zachary ’12

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 […]

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Monday, February 28th, 2011

Alumni Career Spotlight: Environmental Consulting

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

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Monday, February 28th, 2011

Washington Media Scholars Foundation – scholarship and networking opportunities

The Washington Media Scholars Foundation creates scholarship, learning and career advancement opportunities for college students interested in public policy media strategy, research and management. The organization coordinates three programs of varying intensity to carry out this mission: Media Scholars Program. Beginning with the Media Plan Case Competition, the Media Scholars Program identifies talented undergraduates from across the country and brings the finalists to Washington, DC for a week of networking and out-of-the-classroom educational opportunities with organizations such as Google, Politico, CNN and the Wall Street Journal. At a Networking Reception held at the Newseum, the foundation distributes $10,000 in scholarship […]

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Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Toot My Horn!

I’m not one to be braggadocious but when I found out we had been listed as one of the Top 25 Career Services Blogs I had to put my modesty aside and toot my own horn. In addition to the obvious honor we felt, the list included blogs from top schools and many that I look to for inspiration; it’s nice to know I have good taste 🙂 Of course I want you all to continue to read the Bucknell Career Insider hourly (I guess I’ll settle for daily) but I also wanted to share the article so you can […]

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Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

BPIP Spotlight: Claire Munley ’11

Claire Munley ’11 Women in Progress, Cape Coast, Ghana Philip J. Cuthbertson ’78 BPIP Internship Fund Class Year: 2011 Hometown: Ardmore, PA Major: International Relations and Economics with a concentration in Africa Campus Activities: Kappa Kappa Gamma, Admissions Goals: I want to one day work with international development My Experience: As the Business intern for Women In Progress  I was in charge of running a fair trade certification program, designing a new line for production, and holding computer and book keeping training. What is the most interesting or important thing you took from your Internship this summer? Learning about the […]

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Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

Wolf Trap, Men’s Health Magazine & Safeway, Inc. – Key Internships on the BRIDGE

Here are just a few – Deadline:  Monday, February 28,  11:59pm Office of the Governor of Illinois: Internship WITF, Inc.: Numerous Summer Internships Keystone Energy Technology Enterprise Center, Inc: Internship Wolf Trap Foundation: Summer Internship Men’s Health Magazine: Intern LewisGale Medical Center: Medical Center Intern PA Department of Labor and Industry: Office of Chief Counsel Intern Southern Education Foundation: 2011 Southern Education Leadership Summer Program First Quality Enterprises, Inc.: Numerous Internship Opportunities Deadline:  Monday, March 7,  11:59pm Safeway Inc.: Corporate Summer Internship Institute for Experiential Learning (IEL): Internship Whale Center of New England: Internship Arena Stage: Internship Cleveland Clinic-Center for […]

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Monday, February 21st, 2011

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Bill Durland ’53 – Human Rights Attorney, Legislator, Activist

“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’ […]

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Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

International Relations Field Trip to D.C.

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,  […]

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Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

Announcing the New Stadler Center Internship

Want an internship on campus?  Check out the Stadler Center for Poetry’s exciting internship opportunity for qualified rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors who may wish to pursue a career in arts administration. The Stadler Center Internship will be most relevant to students interested in contemporary poetry and/or arts administration. Interns work for 6-10 hrs/week and are required to attend regular meetings at the Stadler Center for Poetry as well as all Stadler Center events during the semester of the internship. Applications should include a letter of interest, resume, and an academic transcript. All application materials should be sent by email […]

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Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

The Wetlands Institute, WITF, Inc, & Southern Education Foundation – Key Internships on the BRIDGE

Here are just a few – Deadline:  Monday, February 21,  11:59pm U.S. Department of Justice: Internship Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center: Internship Lucasfilm: Internship The Wetlands Institute: Internship The City of New York Department of Health: Internship Smithsonian Institute, National Air and Space Museum: Internship Deadline:  Monday, February 28,  11:59pm Office of the Governor of Illinois: Internship WITF, Inc.: Numerous Summer Internships Keystone Energy Technology Enterprise Center, Inc: Internship Wolf Trap Foundation: Summer Internship LewisGale Medical Center: Medical Center Intern PA Department of Labor and Industry: Office of Chief Counsel Intern Southern Education Foundation: 2011 Southern Education Leadership Summer Program […]

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Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

Federal Jobs Webinar

DATE: February 16, 2011 TIME: 5:00-6:00 p.m. EST LOCATION: ELC Gallery Theatre Graduation is rapidly approaching for many of you; and this webinar is for students interested in finding and applying for full-time jobs within the federal government, as well as those advisors seeking to share current information about federal opportunities with their students. During this session, we will highlight a number of agencies and positions across government, and show students how to research, find and apply for an opening that is right for them.

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Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

Non-Profit Internship: Refugees International

Refugees International advocates for lifesaving assistance and protection for displaced people and promotes solutions to displacement crises. They are a Washington-based advocacy organization that is an independent voice for humanitarian action on behalf of the least known and most vulnerable victims of war, famine, and disaster. Refugees International accepts a limited number of applicants for unpaid internships throughout the year. If you would like to apply, please forward your resume with a cover letter to jobs@refintl.org and indicate your interest in a general, peacekeeping, research, communications, development, and/or congressional internship. Please make sure to include your dates of availability. Duration: […]

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Sunday, February 13th, 2011

D.C. Career Fair – 3/3; Sign up by 2/24

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 […]

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