Bucknell Law Network (BLN) and Bucknell Finance Network (BFN) are working together to bring you, “Starting New Ventures: The Legal and Financial Do’s and Don’ts” Panel discussion with alumni from law, finance, and entrepreneurial networks. Thursday, October 13, 2011 – RSVP 10/10 Chadbourne & Parke LLP 30 Rockfeller Plaza NY, NY 10112 5:30 pm Registration 6:15-7:45 pm Panel followed by a Networking Reception Panelists: Brian Carr ’00, Founder and President – Solid Threads Tim Clark ’87, President – Elm Street Capital Partners Jeff Farnath ’84, CFO – Classic Media, Inc. Jordy Leiser ’06, Co-founder & CEO – Stella Service Welcome […]

The Bucknell Media & Technology Network (BMNT) is sponsoring a field trip on October 4th to the Times Center Hall for three seminars that are part of Advertising Week: 10-10:45:45am – Today’s Marketing Reality: What’s Old is New, What’s Small is Big presented by Facebook 12-12:45pm – An Update from the Front Lines 3-3:45pm – 7×7 presented by Saatchi & Saatchi The trip will include a lunch at 1:00pm with Christine Curtin, Bucknell parent and the SVP, director of marketing at NY Daily News and at 4:30pm we will meet with Steve Ohler, Bucknell parent who is the executive creative […]

12 years and going strong…the NYC Finance Summit Thursday, October 6 5: 30 – 8:00 p.m. Societe Generale,1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020 See the list of Registered Employers Transportation available,  10/3 RSVP on BRIDGE How will the Finance Summit work? Alumni Panel – 5:30 – 6:30 pm Alumni currently working in different finance industry niches will share essential information with Bucknellians. This year, the panel will focus on the current industry trends our panelists are observing. They will also try to give their own forecast prediction. The panel will be followed by a Q&A session. This […]

September 23, 2011 12:00pm – 1:00pm Eventi Hotel 851 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10001 Vault.com is hosting a Diversity Recruiting Expo in New York City next month and your students are invited to attend!   This is a great opportunity for minority, women, and GLBT students to meet with employers in the financial services sector who are committed to diversity.   – There are no fees associated with participation at the expo. – Vault career fairs are an open forum for students to meet with recruiters in an exhibit hall setting. – Candidates register by submitting their […]

Bucknell Finance Network (BFN) invites you to attend a panel on May 2nd titled “The Aftermath of 2008: The current state of private equity, it’s future opportunities and challenges” featuring Bucknellians representing a broad cross section of the private equity industry. This panel will be moderated by Ken Freeman ’72 and will include: Laureen Costa ’90, Portfolio Manager – JPMorgan Asset Management Robert Gamgort ’84, Chief Executive Officer –  Pinnacle Foods Group LLC George Jaquette ’96, Partner – Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC Peter Larsen ’98, Vice President-  Hamilton Lane Doug Rotatori ’82, Managing Principal – Odyssey Investment Partners LLC […]

Do you have a finance related internship in the NYC Metro Area this summer? Check out this great program that is designed to boost your summer Finance internship experience. Applications are now being accepted for Financial Women’s Association (FWA) 2011 Wall Street Exchange Summer (WSE) Program which is celebrating its 35th year of helping young women and men navigate the competitive financial job market. WSE is not an internship; it is a career development program designed to augment your summer internship experience; enhance your job search skills and think strategically about career choices during nine weekly events that will strengthen […]

Bucknell Media and Technology Network (BMTN), in partnership with the Lehigh University Media, Entertainment, and, Communications Alumni (LUMECA), invites you to attend a Panel Event featuring Alumni from each University “Winning and Losing in the Digital Marketplace” Thursday, March 31st MTV Studios ~ Viacom Lodge 1515 Broadway (7th Floor) between 44th/45th Streets NY. NY 10017 Registration Opens at 6PM Panel Moderator: Tracy Byrnes (Lehigh) `92, On-Air Journalist, Fox Business Channel Panelists: Greg DePalma (Bucknell) `92, Vice President, Audience Insights, Tivo Corporation Matt Gay (Bucknell) `92, Vice President, MediaBrands Tom Wolfe (Lehigh) `94, Senior Director, Advertising, Rovi Corporation The panel followed […]

On February 17th some fast-acting, motivated students got to attend a great panel in NYC entitled “Leadership Lessons from Distinguished Bucknellians.”  As I was checking out one of my favorite Bucknell blogs (Year in the Life…why didn’t they have this when I was in college?!) I was pleasantly surprised to read Tom  Zhu‘s  post about attending the event! We always love to hear feedback from students …especially when we don’t have to beg for it 😉 so I immediately had to share with all of you here (with Tom’s permission of course!). But before we get to his post I’d […]

At Goldman Sachs, diversity isn’t an initiative, it’s part of our culture. Having an inclusive environment gives us access to the best talent, without restriction. Talent that helps us find innovative solutions for clients across the globe. That’s not just a good story. It’s good business. So if you’re looking for an environment where you feel welcomed — and valued — look no further. Learn more! Please join us for the following events: Spring 2011 Federation Women & Diversity Conference Date & Time: Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Venue: Goldman Sachs New York/New Jersey Campus Application […]

You are invited to spend 2 hours with the world’s leading health care advertising agency Cline Davis and Mann! Join the Bucknell Media & Technology Network (BMTN) for a great field trip and networking opportunity with Cline Davis and Mann in New York City on March 1st.  Space is limited so claim your spot today by registering on the BRIDGE! (Hint: Go to BRIDGE, calendar, career center calendar, select March 1, click on field trip to see more information and sign up!) Additional Information: – Students attending the field trip are required to also attend the Communications and Arts Fair […]

Thinking about writing as a career? 1st: Sign up for the NYC Communications & Arts Fair on March 1st right now! 2nd: Read on for some great tips and advice: When Laura Denbow first asked me to participate in the Career Conversation program on the subject of writing, I was concerned that I might not have anything valuable to share with you.  I am not a published author, although I have plenty of rejection slips, and I have not been involved in publishing or print media.   However, I always seem to be writing something!  Allow me to explain. Like so […]

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 […]

The Tim Nesvig Internship program at ESPN will give one student athlete an opportunity to gain a broader view of the industry. APPLY ON THE BRIDGE by FEB 21 Description: ESPN is proud to establish an ongoing internship in memory of Tim Nesvig.  Tim was 1996 Bucknell graduate, who excelled as a student-athlete.  He was awarded the University’s Christy Mathewson Award and earned All-American honors as Captain of the water polo team.  He was a very popular co-worker at ESPN when he lost a battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2005.  You can read more about Tim and the Foundation established in his honor at […]

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 […]

The Bucknell Media & Technology Network (BMNT) is sponsoring a field trip to Advertising Week on September 28th to attend 3 seminars: 11-11:45am – To Hell with Ads, Spark A Movement! 12-12:45pm – The In-Store Marketing Experience: 2020 3-3:45pm – Marketing That Connects (Presented by Facebook!) A buffet lunch with Bucknell alumni working in marketing will be included at 1:00pm. A $30 fee for seminars, transportation, and food is required. You will need to pay for this event by coming to the Alumni Relations office (90 University Ave.) – across the railroad tracks from the President’s house, by Friday, September […]