Trip: Public Affairs Event—National Media, Inc. Host: Robin Roberts P’10 Alexandria, VA January 12th and 13th, 2010 By: Nicole Mott ‘10 Around the time of finals I found an email from Pam Keiser about a Public Affairs Site Visit Event for two days in the DC area over winter break. Considering I had no job lined up (as of now, hopefully this will change sometime soon) and I would be home in the DC area for winter break, I thought why not? I responded, and within 45 minutes Pam let me know that I was the ninth of ten spots […]

“The nonprofit sector enhances our creativity, enlivens our communities, nurtures individual responsibility, stirs life at the grassroots, and reminds us that we were born free.” –John W. Gardner BPIP Internship Fund Information Sessions –LAST TWO BEFORE DEADLINE! Sunday, March 7, ELC 217, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Monday, March 8, ELC 217, Noon – 1:00 p.m. Application Deadline is March 22nd Students who want to explore careers in the non-profit and government sectors have a great resource right here on campus: the Bucknell Public Interest Program (BPIP) and the BPIP Internship Fund. BPIP educates students about non-profit and public service careers, […]

March 5th 12-4 at Columbia University. The Not-For-Profit Career Fair focuses exclusively on careers in the not-for-profit and public service sectors. Columbia University welcomes students and alumni from over 25 consortium schools and hosts over 100 employers each year. Industries represented in the fair include: Arts, Education, Environmental, Governmental, Healthcare, Human Rights, International Relations, and Public Service. Bucknell is a partner school in hosting this event. Partner school students have access from 12:00 noon until 4:00 pm. Dress code is business formal. This fair is not open to the public and it is free for Bucknellians to attend BUT you […]

Returned Peace Corps Volunteers Panel Wednesday, February 24 5:00 – 6:30pm Bertrand Library Traditional Reading Room Refreshments will be served. FACTS about Peace Corps at Bucknell: Bucknell ranks 21st among the nation’s colleges and universities with less than 5,000 undergraduates. Since 1961, more than 240 graduates from Bucknell University have served in the Peace Corps. Panelists include: Mary Jean Moser, Circulation Services Team Leader, Library & IT, served in the Peace Corps in the Republic of Kiribati (pronounced “Kiri-bess”) from 1979 to 1981. Robert Rosenberg, Assistant Professor of English, served in the Peace Corps in Kyrgyzstan from 1994 to 1996. […]

Interested in government? Nonprofit? Public service? Public Affairs? Then come to the Bucknell D.C Career Fair on 3/4 —RSVP on the BRIDGE by 2/26 –Just Extended! 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. Registered students must attend 1 of 2 prep sessions to receive entry ticket; Prep sessions will be held on Monday, March 1: Noon OR 5:00 pm both […]

If you don’t like something change it; If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it. – Mary Engelbreit The Student Leadership Institute – Saturday, February 20 The Student Leadership Institute is a half-day conference that welcomes alumni back to Bucknell to share their knowledge and experience regarding leadership with current Bucknell students. In its sixth year, the Institute aims to educate and challenge students on the way they think about leadership and to critically reflect on how they can use their skills in today’s society. Session topics and speakers include: Motivation: Laurel Ziegler ’99, Manager of […]

Looking for opportunities for career or intellectual development this summer? Many students want to enhance their internships with additional career advice and networking or want to add an intellectual component to their summer without a large time commitment. The free, weeklong summer seminars, hosted by the Institute for Humane Studies, offer the opportunity to engage in thoughtful conversations this summer and explore current issues from many perspectives. Students passionate about effecting change in the areas of poverty, education, and many other policy areas would be interested in our topical seminars. Lectures and discussions will focus on the current state of […]

“You may never have another time in your life to devote yourself fully to a nonprofit organization which exists to serve the greater good. Non-profits are desperate for the talents Bucknellians have, but few have the resources to pay us. Thanks to the generosity of the BPIP donors, we can use these skills for the betterment of our communities.” –Ian Hartshorn ’07, 2006 BPIP Internship Fund Recipient, The Global Interdependence Center BPIP Internship Fund Information Sessions: Tuesday, February 9, ELC 217, Noon – 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February, 11, ELC Gallery Theatre, 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, February 18, ELC 217, […]

Looking for a job in the nonprofit sector but not sure where to start?  Blue Avocado, a website for nonprofits, reviewed 33 nonprofit job sites and rated them based on different criteria.  Read the full post and download the entire directory as a PDF file!

Started in 2004, Bucknell’s Public Interest Program (BPIP) Internship Fund is supported by alumni and parents and provides $2500 stipends to underclassmen who have obtained unpaid summer internships with a nonprofit, public interest or government offices. This fund offers financial support for students who might not be otherwise able to work at an unpaid internship without the help of the fund. Q&A with Le’Andra LeSeur, 2008 BPIP Internship Fund Recipient Student Bio: Class: 2010 Hometown: Lilburn, GA Major: Business Management, Art and Art History Activities: Member of the Woman’s Basketball Team and Scholars in Service Intern at Atlanta Contemporary Art […]

Experience the Arts with a Summer Internship at Wolf Trap Applications are due March 1. Wolf Trap’s Internship Program provides project-based training and experience to approximately 40 interns annually. Interns become integral members of the staff working side-by-side with professionals producing, promoting, and administering all aspects of the performing arts. Summer Internships are offered in the following departments: Communications and Marketing Multimedia, Web Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing, Advertising Sales/Group Sales, Publications, Public Relations, and Photography Education Planning and Initiatives Development Grants Management/Foundation Relations, Major Gifts, Annual Fund, and Special Events Program and Production Accounting Wolf Trap Opera Company Directing, Administrative, […]

15 Best Cities for Green Jobs ‘Clean tech’ employment is poised to soar — and the jobs will be all over the country. By Anne Fisher (NEW YORK) Fortune — Dear Annie: I graduated from college with a civil engineering degree last spring, and I’m planning to go to architecture school. I want to focus my training on learning how to retrofit existing buildings and power plants to be more energy-efficient. I’m looking at schools in different parts of the U.S. (I really could move anywhere at this point) and wondering: Where would be my best bet for finding a […]

Philly Fellows is a one-year post-graduate fellowship program that connects top graduates of Philadelphia-area colleges with meaningful positions where they can make a difference in the city. The program offers an exciting transition from college to the community where, together with their peers, fellows can gain knowledge, contribute talent, and develop leadership while experiencing the best of Philadelphia. Fellows work 40 hours/week at a partnering non-profit agency that captures their interest in a position where they can build capacity and develop new professional skills. In addition, fellows receive leadership and professional development training throughout the year and have regular opportunities […]

Looking for great opportunities to volunteer this semester? Connect with local non-profits in the area in need of volunteers at the Community Service Fair! Over 30 non-profit organizations will be there to answer questions and talk about upcoming projects and ongoing opportunities. The event will be held Wednesday January 27 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in the Terrace Room. A light dinner will be provided but quantity is limited so come early! “Everyone can be great because everyone can serve.” –Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sponsored by the Office of Community Service.

Many opportunities listed on the BRIDGE, including: Deadline: Friday, January 22, 11:59 p.m. Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs: FELLOWS PROGRAM IN PUBLIC AFFAIR Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship: Scoville Fellowship Deadline: Monday, January 25, 11:59 p.m. Suncom Industries, Inc: Local Internship Northrop Grumman Corporation: Internships Shelburne Museum: Summer Education Internship Barclays Capital: Summer Analyst Position Deadline: Monday, February 1, 11:59 p.m. Procter & Gamble: Customer Business Development Summer (Sales) Internship UBS: 2010 Summer Internship – Wealth Management Americas The Taft School: Summer Teaching Internships ICF International: Entry-level Environmental Scientist – INTERN Liz Claiborne: INTERNSHIPS Shek O Capital: INVESTMENT BANKING […]