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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

You know the power of Facebook for connecting with friends, now it’s time to learn the power of LinkedIn – the professional way to network. Mark your calendars for: Google Me: Using LinkedIn in Your  Search Tuesday, February 8, 2011 Noon – 12:50 p.m. Taylor 203 (access to computers to help build your profile!) Learn how to make the most of LinkedIn as a job search tool with a real Bucknell student profile as an example. Learn the basics of LinkedIn, useful ways to enhance your search and how it can be used to explore career paths. You can leave this […]

Access to over 48,000 Alumni? Yes Please! We have some exciting news to share with Seniors: you 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 […]

Legal Implications of Social Media & Cloud Computing – Come join fellow Bucknell alumni for the official launch of the Bucknell Legal Network Pittsburgh chapter!  The event, on Tuesday January 21st, will feature a presentation, followed by Q&A, on the emerging legal implications businesses face in utilizing social media and cloud computing services. Presenters: Social Media: Jim Singer, Partner, Pepper Hamilton LLP Cloud Computing: Brienne Terril, Bucknell ’03, Associate, Pepper Hamilton LLP This will be an excellent opportunity to network with alumni! January 11, 2011 5:30 – 7:30 pm Pepper Hamilton LLP (BNY Mellon Center 500 Grant Street, 50th Floor […]

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, […]

Will you be in LA over Winter Break? Interested in a career in law? If so don’t miss out on this great chance to meet, hear from and network with Bucknellians practicing in different sectors of law. January 12, 2011 from 6:30 – 8:30 hosted at the offices of Nachshin & Langlois, LLP (11601 Wilshire Bldvd., Suite 1500, Los Angeles, CA 90025) will be your chance! This opportunity is only open to 20 students so make sure you take advantage of it now by signing up on the BRIDGE as soon as possible. The panelists will discuss different sectors of […]

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 […]

Here’s how 1 recent alum found B-Link helpful: “I just wanted to let you know that I successfully set up a B-Link account and am REALLY impressed with the program. As I had mentioned before, I am very interested in working for Merck & Co. and within a matter of seconds, I had a list of 100 alums who work there! Thank you so much for your help!” — ’09 Grad How will you use B-Link to your advantage? Related Posts: What do American Pie, The Hangover and B-Link have in common? Alumni Directory Access for Seniors

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 […]

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., […]

Don’t miss this trip to D.C.  on 11/18 BRIDGE SIGN UP BY 11/16; ONLY 20 SPOTS! Visit the National Geographic Society, United States Department of State, and the Library of Congress Get special tours of each location Learn about the work done there Chance to talk to officials about their careers Meet with Lee Schwartz ’76, Geographer of the United States!, and learn about the history of maps and the map-making process. Field trip sponsored by Geography Department and Alumni Relations/Career Development Center $20 cash deposit for bus (refunded on bus) required –dropped off to Kay Heimbach / Alumni Relations […]