Students who want to explore careers in the non-profit and public service 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 interest careers and helps students learn about organizations in the public interest sector that may offer both full-time jobs and summer internships.  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 Fund helps students to gain valuable experience in their field of […]

The Lehigh Valley Collegiate Career Expo 2011 is celebrating it’s 10th Anniversary and Bucknell students are encouraged to participate! Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Noon –  4:30 pm Holiday Inn Fogelsville, PA Who? Any current student or recent graduate of an accredited 2 or 4 year educational institution seeking full or part time employment, volunteer, internship or summer opportunities.  (This is not a graduate school fair.) Cost? Every candidate must provide a resume for entrance to the Expo in addition to a $5.00 entrance fee (cash only please). Stop by the CDC for help on getting your resume ready for entry! […]

PLEN’s Women and Public Policy Summer Internship in Washington, DC May 23-July 29, 2011 Deadline to apply: Friday, December 31st The Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN)’s internship program is unique because it offers small, women-centered programs that focus on connecting students with talented and successful women leaders here in Washington.  PLEN offers support and encouragement to students throughout their time in Washington, acting as an advocate and resource for PLEN interns. We give each participant individualized attention from the very start, carefully placing her in a challenging internship that matches her skills and interests.  Throughout their summer in Washington, PLEN […]

Sophomores! Christmas just came early! Don’t miss out on these great opportunities to get a foot in the door at UBS! Program: 2011 UBS President’s Summer Internship Program Dates: June through August 2011 Deadline: Monday, January 10, 2011 Ten week intensive rotation through multiple business areas of UBS. At the conclusion of the program, students will understand how a financial services firm operates, enabling them to clearly identify where their preferred areas of interest may lie. This experience will provide your students with an unparalleled platform for their careers. ——————- Program: 2011 UBS Sophomore Symposium Dates: May 23 – 25, […]

Student applications are encouraged for Katherine Mabis McKenna Environmental Internships for the summer of 2011. Interns receive a $3000 stipend and may arrange a free residence hall room during the summer participation period. Successful applicants will be expected to engage in an independent research project of approximately 10 weeks duration under the sponsorship of a faculty member. Students must still be enrolled at Bucknell; graduating seniors are not eligible unless they have committed to attending graduate school at Bucknell. Project proposals from a wide variety of disciplines will be considered for funding. Research efforts should fall under the general heading […]

Another great installment of advice from Brittany Waser ’12. As winter break is rapidly approaching (and I may have been counting down since returning from Thanksgiving break), most likely the last thing on your mind after finishing exams is resuming your summer internship or job search. While it may seem ridiculous to be thinking of where you will be in June amidst the freezing cold weather of winter, especially for the fast paced world of a college student who may not know what they are eating for dinner let alone what they will be doing in six months, it pays […]

As you head into to finals and then off for winter break we wanted to offer you some tips on networking and internships by your fellow peer Brittany Waser ’12. Through my internship search and summer job search I have found that one of the most valuable tips I have received is the importance of networking. Students dread networking and keeping in contact with employers ( I know I did!), especially when the end goal of a job seems far off. Often intimidating and easily ignored, networking can be the key to unlocking a seemingly unattainable summer position. This is […]

Calling all JUNIORS! I-Banking alum visiting TUESDAY for summer internship presentation! Tuesday 11/30, 6-7pm in ELC 217 Hot appetizers will be served! Jonathan T. Hemmert ’05 is a senior associate at KBW, in the Investment Banking Department. Jonathan graduated summa cum laude, double-majoring in the Classics and Political Science, with a minor in Italian. He was also a two-time First Team Academic All-American soccer player for the Bison. Mr. Hemmert joined KBW directly upon graduating from Bucknell, and is now on his 6th year with the firm. As a member of the Diversified Finance Group, Jonathan has taken the lead […]

Interested in interning with a nonprofit this summer and getting paid? The BPIP Internship Fund provides funding for students able to secure full time, unpaid summer internships in the nonprofit/public interest sector.  Come hear past Fund recipients share their stories about the program and what they got from their experiences working in the nonprofit, public service sectors. Featuring: Michael Kurban ’12 International Bridges to Justice, Geneva, Switzerland Malyse Uwase ’13 Women for Women, Kigali, Rwanda Amanda Slaboden ’13 Wellesley Centers for Women, Wellesley, MA Andrew Lichtenauer ’12 The First Tee, Bronx, NY Claire Munley ’11 Women in Progress, Cape Coast, […]

Deadline:  Monday, November 29, 11:59pm Capitol Hill Internship Program: Capitol Hill Internship Program Geisinger Health System: Research Intern (Center for Clinical Studies) AfriVol Foundation: Ghana Healthcare Coalition Intern Federal Housing Finance Agency: FHFA Summer Internship Program Law Office of Kenneth Vercammen: Law Office Winter/Christmas Break Intern Trout, Ebersole & Groff, LLP: Summer Accounting Internship Dept. of Justice – U.S. Penitentiary Federal Bureau of Prisons: Case Management Intern – Spring Semester BRIDGE application deadlines are usually Monday nights at 11:59 p.m. and will continue throughout the summer. If you have any technical difficulties with your application, be sure to email recruiting@bucknell.edu […]

We are pleased to share with you information about the Teach For America-Goldman Sachs Summer Internship Program. With the program, Teach For America aims to attract talented individuals to teaching who are also interested in paths to leadership in the business community and who can ultimately become effective advocates for educational equity. Goldman Sachs recognizes the excellence of successful Teach For America applicants and values the experience and skills that are built through the corps experience. Through this program, Goldman Sachs will offer up to twenty paid summer internships to eligible African Americans, Latinos, and Native Americans who have also […]

Interested in spending next semester off-campus?  Think about spending it in Philly at The Philadelphia Center (TPC)! The application deadline is: Friday December 17, 2011. For over 40 years TPC has helped more than 6,500 students from over 80 colleges and 50 countries discover their personal and professional direction in life.  TPC’s unique and valuable 16-week off-campus program grants a full semester of academic credit and engages students in three ways: Mentored internships: With over 800 internship options, TPC offers 32-hour-a-week internship opportunities for almost any major. Students collaborate with TPC’s full-time faculty advisors and internship supervisors to create a […]

Deadline:  Monday, November 22, 11:59pm Mid-Penn Energy: Business Intern (local, spring semester) IBM: IBM Microelectronics –Co-op Positions Deadline:  Monday, November 29, 11:59pm Capitol Hill Internship Program: Capitol Hill Internship Program Geisinger Health System: Research Intern (Center for Clinical Studies) AfriVol Foundation: Ghana Healthcare Coalition Intern Federal Housing Finance Agency: FHFA Summer Internship Program Law Office of Kenneth Vercammen: Law Office Winter/Christmas Break Intern Trout, Ebersole & Groff, LLP: Summer Accounting Internship Dept. of Justice – U.S. Penitentiary Federal Bureau of Prisons: Case Management Intern – Spring Semester BRIDGE application deadlines are usually Monday nights at 11:59 p.m. and will continue […]

Don’t let the quietest, darkest month of the academic year stall your career exploration.  Check out the “Road trips to the Real World” program; a series of employer site visits for you during winter break. Learn first-hand about different career fields, network with employers and explore internship and job opportunities, and practice your networking skill. Spots fill up VERY quickly for some of the more popular sites, so plan on registering as early as possible for the best selection and make the most of your winter break! THIS YEAR’S SITES INCLUDE: Association of American Publishers, New York, NY Anheuser-Busch, Inc., […]

A Taste of our Company Visit our headquarters and get a behind-the-scenes look at how we work. Most of all, network with top executives and interview for a 2011 internship. A Taste of our Culture At L’Oréal, creativity and development are key. Learn about our innovative approach to marketing and brand management as our marketers and creative teams coach you through a marketing case. It’s a rare opportunity to gain insight into the types of projects L’Oréal Brand Managers oversee; plus get personalized feedback. A Taste of our City Experience one of the most inspirational backdrops in the world – […]