U.S. Department of State’s 2011 Summer Student Internship Program. For more information and to start the online application process visit us here. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is November 01, 2010. You must be a U.S. Citizen and a student (a full- or part-time continuing college or university junior, or graduate student – including graduating seniors intending to go on to graduate school) to be eligible. Please read the program description and vacancy announcement for more information.

Application Deadline:  September 24, 2010 Need-based Scholarship Available for Women, Law & Public Policy Seminar November 12-14, 2010 The law firm of Sutherland Asbill & Brennan is sponsoring a need-based scholarship for a student wanting to attend PLEN’s Women, Law & Public Policy Seminar on November 12-14, 2010.  The scholarship includes the registration, seminar and optional housing fees. The student is responsible for their own transportation to DC, transportation during the seminar (around $15) and food (PLEN provides a couple of small meals). Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP is a law firm with global reach known for solving challenging business […]

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, and helps students learn about how to find internships and jobs in these sectors. The BPIP Internship Fund provides financial support for undergraduate students (first-year students, sophomores, and juniors), who have secured full-time, unpaid summer internships with non-profit organization and government offices. The application process is competitive and the deadline will be in  March 2011, for the summer 2011. Information […]

These info sessions will provide an overview of the Capitol Hill Internship Program, a summer internship program.  The program provides a stipend of $250 per week up to $2500 for the summer for students who are able to secure unpaid, noncredit internships. The application deadline is Monday, November 29, at 11:59 pm. Wednesday, Sept 8;  12:15-1:00 pm; ELC 217 Monday, Sept 13; 12:00-12:45 pm; ELC 217 Thursday, Sept 16; 12:00-12:45 pm; ELC 217 Wednesday, Sept 22; 5:00-5:45 pm; ELC 217 Monday, Sept 27; 5:00-5:45 pm; ELC 217 Tuesday, Oct 12; 12:00-12:45 pm; ELC 217 Wednesday, Oct 27; 5:00-5:45 pm; ELC […]

The Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) will be holding its 21st Women, Law & Public Policy Seminar November 12-14, 2010 for women students who are considering law school as a prelude to a career in public policy. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for women students to learn first-hand how many different ways an individual can make and influence public policy with and without a law degree.  They’re taught by Supreme Court Justices or their clerks, Members of Congress and top legislative staffers, White House officials and federal agency leaders, nonprofit advocates and corporate lobbyists, and lawyers with public interest law […]

The Capitol Hill Internship Program was established in 2005 to provide up to eight internship opportunities in Washington, DC or local Congressional districts for students who are interested in learning more about the Legislative Branch. This program provides a stipend of $250 per week up to a maximum of $2,500 for students who are able to secure an unpaid, non-credit internship. We’d like to congratulate the the summer 2010 recipients: Shannon Hayes ’11 U.S. House of Representatives, The Honorable C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) Kathryn Humphrey ’11 McAllister & Quinn Tyler McIntosh ’11 U.S. House of Representatives, The Honorable Frank Kratovil […]

Congratulations to the 2010 Bucknell Public Interest Program (BPIP) Internship Fund Recipients! We can’t wait to hear about the amazing experiences you are having this summer! Gregory Barron ’11 Hematology/Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT Bill and Carol Lenker ’56/’57 BPIP Internship Fund Emily Bruno ’12 New York Botanical Garden, LuEsther T. Mertz Library of New York, Bronx, NY Association for the Arts BPIP Internship Fund Jeremy Byler ’11 Applied Research Institute of Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Palestine BPIP Alumni Association Internship Fund Patrick Caloz ’13 UCLA Medical School, Encino, CA BPIP Laura Kinney ’81 & Arthur […]

In the D.C area for the summer? Make sure you sign up and stop by for our annual Bucknellians in Government event on: July 21st (rescheduled from July 14th) 6:00 – 8:00 pm Carnegie Endowment Conference Center, Washington, DC RSVP on the BRIDGE by July 14th This is a Bucknell only event where students and recent graduates interested in government careers are invited to attend. This networking event featuring Bucknellians currently working in or involved with government will give Alumni and Parents a chance to speak with students about how they got started, share what a typical day is like […]

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to network with representatives from more than 75 federal agencies at the Eighth Annual Public Service Career and Internship Fair, hosted by the Partnership for Public Service. This year’s event will take place on July 14 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. Admission is FREE and open to the public! Agencies will be recruiting for a variety of internships and entry-level jobs including: Special Agents Engineers Program Analysts Financial Specialists Environmental Scientists IT Specialists Economists Contract Specialists And more! The Public Service Career and Internship Fair is a one […]

Georgetown University invites you to participate in the Semester in Washington Program-a unique opportunity to intern in the nation’s capital and to live and learn on the Georgetown campus. Click here to apply for summer 2010 now! Gain Experience in Washington Georgetown will arrange an internship in your field of study with a Washington-area congressional office, company, government agency, or nonprofit organization. You’ll develop skills and form connections that will open new doors for your career. Enrich Your Understanding Learn directly from prominent Washington professionals and policy-makers and tackle the most complex issues in your chosen field: * American Politics […]

Looking for a job or internship where you can make a difference? Check out the great upcoming event on the National Mall from the Partnership for Public Service as they celebrate Public Service Recognition Week 2010 from May 6-9. Designated by Congress as a time to honor the men and women who serve our nation as government employees, this week is a chance for your students to connect with their government and to learn about ways in which they can make a difference through public service. 2010 PSRW National Mall Events Civilian and Military Public Service Exhibitions Thursday, May 6 – […]

Visit the National Cryptologic Museum with Dr. David Kahn ‘51, a historian of intelligence, particularly of communications intelligence, or code breaking, who is widely regarded as the world’s (or the planets!) leading expert on the history of codes and cryptology. This trip is being hosted by Dr. Sally Botsai ‘57, a member of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO) who served in NSA, and represented the NSA in the White House Situation Room (the first NSA woman to do so).

Uncle Sam needs YOU, he’s just not that good at showing it. As the economy shudders and shakes and civilian companies teeter on a tightrope of uncertainty, there is one sector standing strong and quietly growing: the federal government. The feds are the single largest employer in the country with more than 1.8 million civilian employees on the payroll. Salaries and benefits afforded to government workers are competitive with civilian careers, opportunities to advance are as good or better than in the private sector, and best of all, the government never goes out of business. Think you need to move […]

Don’t forget to sign up for the Bucknell D.C Career Fair on March 4th! Considering a career in government after graduation? Before you take the civil service exam, make sure you know what you’re getting into. Each government agency is different, so it’s important to know what life is like at each one. It’s all about the agency Agency culture can have a huge effect. Each agency or department has an internal culture that you need to learn about. In many respects, working for a government agency can be one of the most exciting or rewarding experiences for someone who […]

With nearly 30 years of experience, the WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP PROGRAM guarantees placement in an internship appropriate to your goals and talents. In addition, students are offered an evening course at George Washington University on “Washington and Work”. Take a quick study break and meet with representatives from the WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. We will be visiting Bucknell University to hold an information session on Tuesday, March 2nd at 6:00pm in LC 241. Come hear how you can apply and be placed in guaranteed internships virtually anywhere in DC for the summer, fall or spring. The WASHINGTON INTERNSHIP PROGRAM — a combination of work and study — places […]