Jobs and Internships in the Arts Panel Monday, November 4 | 5:30-6:30 pm| Bucknell Hall Panelists will speak about their internships and jobs in the Arts and provide tips on how to locate and secure work opportunities in the arts. Panelists: Sarah Battle ’14, Majors: Art History, Education Internships: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Samek Art Gallery, Baltimore Museum of Art Sarah is one of the co-founding members of the Gallery Engagement Team (GET), a student organization that acts as the student liaison for the Samek Art Gallery by engaging students with exhibitions, lectures, and programs. GET also creates its own […]

Homecoming is about more than just football games and tailgates, it’s also about alumni coming back and chances to network and learn. Before kickoff make sure you check out these great chances to meet and connect with alumni returning to campus. Understanding the Federal Hiring Process Lunch Thursday, Oct. 24 | Noon | Willard Smith Library, Vaughan Lit Lunch provided, BRIDGE sign up by October 23 Raj Thangavelu ’98, Financial Database Specialist, Federal Housing Finance Agency, will discuss the federal hiring process and give pointers on creating a federal resume and how to use the USAJOBS.gov website. Raj will be […]

The field of journalism is ever-changing and often at a rapid pace.  Many writers are learning to adapt to new trends and technologies in the industry, in addition to different work settings.  What is journalism like today?  How can you utilize your writing talents to land a job post-graduation? Hear from Bucknell alumni who are veterans in the field, as well as those just entering, in “The Changing Face of Journalism” webinar on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at noon in VAUG 125 – Willard Smith Library.   The event is free for all students and includes a full lunch. Speakers will include: Nicole […]

The Bucknell Consumer Products & Fashion Network invite you attend panel discussion on: “The Global Marketplace,” on Tuesday, October 8, leaving at Noon and heading to NYC.  Sign up on the BRIDGE! Unfortunately the original field trip to Tommy Hilfiger was canceled. We are working on setting up another option. If there is a new pre-panel field trip the bus will leave at 12 Noon, if not the bus will depart at 1 pm. Some alumni that will be in attendance at the panel (ahem – providing a great chance to network!) are from: Coach, Tory Burch, Sesame Workshop, PBS-NPR, […]

Come take a look inside D.C. and the role of NGOs and non-profits in Washington with Emily Seldin ’11 and Wes Pyron ’12. Monday, September 23rd | Noon | Bertrand Library Traditional Reading Room Lunch will be provided, sign up on the BRIDGE by Friday, September 20 The President and Congress are arguably the most recognizable figures in American Politics. While these leaders create, debate, and pass countless legislative acts, it is the non-profits, think tanks, and other public policy forces that truly drive political policy in our nation’s capital. These groups of motivated, hard-working individuals conduct research and advocate […]

Is it time to be on Twitter? Over 500 jobs are posted per minute on Twitter. Statistics show that over 90% of recruiters use or plan to use social media in recruiting. Twitter is becoming the go-to place to keep up on current events and industry news. LinkedIn is considered universal; however, Twitter is rapidly growing. Come learn how you can best use this social media to stay current and move your career forward, presented by Megan Wolleben and Dr. Julee Bertsch. We will go over the basics of Twitter, how to set up a professional profile, and how to use […]

Networking event for alumni, parents and students. Program will focus on volunteering and sitting on boards and also highlight what students are doing at Bucknell through Civic Engagement.

Join the Bucknell Professional Networks for this great panel in NYC on May 16th: Power of Social Good: Opportunities to Grow & Strengthen Your Involvement May 16th , 2013 | 6:30 – 9:30 PM The Gabarron Foundation 149 East 38th Street New York, New York 10016 Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served; $10.00 per person Open to all Bucknellians: Students RSVP (by 5/13); Alumni RSVP The goal of the panel is to inform people on how they can get involved in the social sector— whether it’s by serving on a nonprofit Board, volunteering in a meaningful way, or starting […]

Come to this Finance panel with alumni on “How to succeed at an internship or entry level job,” presented by the Bucknell Finance Network and Career Development Center: Tuesday, April 16th | 6 – 7 pm | ELC 217 | Sign up on the BRIDGE by 4/15 Come take part in a conference call with several alumni to learn what things you can do to assure that your summer internship or first year at your entry level position are successful and beneficial. Alumni who will be speaking include: David Kase: Barclays IBD, Vice President, Technology, Media & Telecom Group Nick […]

On this field trip (4/22) you will: visit a law firm, hear from a NYU Admissions rep, hear from an alumni panel on changes within law, and network with alumni lawyers all in one day! Sign up on the BRIDGE by 4/17. This field trip will be all day on Monday, April 22nd. Here’s the itinerary: 8:30: Leave campus from the football stadium parking lot 12:00: Arrive at Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP – this is where George Tsougarakis ’83 and I know by then you will all have made great impressions at the 4/12 Pre-Law Panel and Lunch that […]

Interested in a career in law?  Then come to this lunch and panel discussion on Friday, April 12 at Noon in the ELC Center Room; sign up on the BRIDGE by 4/10. This year’s panel focuses on different topics affecting Business law — from taxation to real estate issues, to advertising issues, to litigation. Let’s breakdown some benefits of coming — 1. Maybe you are thinking about law school or being a lawyer but you just aren’t sure what you can DO after. This is a chance to hear from 4 people in the “law profession” tell you about their individual […]

Physics & Astronomy Alumni Career Panel Monday, April 8 7:30 – 8:30 pm, reception following 8:30 – 9 Bertrand Library – Traditional Reading Room (second floor) The panel discussion will examine the career paths of this diverse group of Bucknell alumni. Come hear their advice and perspectives as they discuss their work and available opportunities.  The conversation will also include a question and answer period. The event is followed by a small networking reception with light refreshments where attendees can connect with the alumni and their peers. Panelists: Eric Furst ’03, Systems Integration and Test Engineer, Northrop Grumman Dan Hosey […]

Interested in a career in Film/Media and networking with professionals? Sign up for the April 12 Film Media Studies Field Trip and Panel in NYC sponsored by the Career Development Center. Here’s the plan: – 8:00 AM- leave campus (ouch I know early – get to D&D early for your coffee because there’s a crazy line in the am!) – Arrive at Motion Picture Enterprises – take a tour and talk with Neal Pilzer, CEO – Hungry? Great we’re having lunch in the penthouse area from 12:30-1:00 – After lunch you will be treated to this great group of panelists: […]

Hear advice and perspectives from Bucknell alumni who will examine career paths that utilize the mathematics degree while discussing their work and available opportunities.  The conversation will include a question and answer period and an opportunity to meet (and network with!) the alumni panelists. Thursday, February 21 | 5:30 – 6:30 pm | ELC Gallery Theatre Light refreshments will be offered Panelists:   Caryn Clark ’11, Business Technology Analyst, Deloitte Consulting Heather Hall ’03, Mathematics Teacher Matt Mizuhara ’12, PhD Candidate, Mathematics, The Pennsylvania State University Sarah Thalhamer ’11, Actuarial Associate, PricewaterhouseCoopers Allyson Reece ’09, Global Network Analyst, National Security Agency

Have lunch with Congressman Christopher Carney ‘P13 and learn why courage is an essential leadership trait for a successful career. Friday,  November 16 | Noon – 1:00 pm | ELC Center Room | RSVP by 11/14 His resume includes: U.S. Congressman, Pennsylvania 10th Congressional District Commander, United States Navy Reserve Associate Professor of Political Science at Penn State University Terrorism intelligence analyst 1995-present Bipartisan Policy Center’s Homeland Security Project Founding board member of Ocean Thermal Energy Corporation Founding board member of GiveGab.com Founding partner of Stone City Solutions, LLC. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with a successful Bucknell parent […]