Seniors – Graduation is coming for many of you even if you may not feel ready for it. Watch Career Insiders in the remaining weeks (and beyond) for helpful information about living as a post-grad. This week, we have resources for Budgeting: You Can Deal With It – student loan advice, budget tools and calculators Ultimate Money Skills – articles and tools for budgeting, from Bank of America Dollars From Sense – understanding and reaching your financial goals, learning about investing The Motley Fool – investment advice Mint.com – A fun, easy, FREE tool to help you budget. It connects […]

Need a roommate, need a couch to crash on, need a friend in a big city? Connect with each other on B-Link.As graduation nears many of you may be looking for roommates but many of you may not realize that you can use B-Link to help! Did you know that you have your own class group? You can find it here: http://www.b-link.bucknell.edu/2010 You can post photos from your last year on-campus and use the Whiteboard to post to each other where and when you are moving. We hope that this helps you connect with each other while you are still […]

Seniors – Graduation is coming for many of you even if you may not feel ready for it.  Watch Career Insiders in the remaining weeks (and beyond) for helpful information about living as a post-grad.  This week: how to find an apartment. My First Apartment – Craig’s List – blog and articles Rental Decorating Digest – decorating advice for the First Time Renter Finding your first apartment – NYT article, specific to finding housing in New York City Experience – Finding Your First Apartment – tips from experience.com Websites: www.apartmentguide.com www.sublet.com www.rent.com www.homestore.com www.craigslist.org

The Bucknell Media and Technology Network (BMTN) is extending an invitation to SENIORS to attend: A MEDIA CONVERGENCE: How companies such as NBC Universal, Comcast and Time Warner are employing different strategies for success in the current economic climate. Thursday, March 11, 2010 6:30-9:30 pm, Light dinner buffet provided Hosted at: Lord & Taylor 424 5th Avenue New York, NY 10020 RSVP required on the BRIDGE by 3/4 at 11:59 p.m.; Cost to attend is $10 (cash or BU ID) Don’t miss this amazing event…only 30 spots for seniors! First-come, first-served! The event will feature an expert panel of Bucknell […]

Like dating, applying for a job can be frustrating. While dating may have you sitting by the phone wondering if he’s just not that into you CareerBuilder has outlined 10 reasons why you may not be getting that call back from the latest interview. So, while we can’t offer up any dating advice, we hope that these 10 reasons help you get that next job! Not getting hired? 10 reasons why By Rachel Zupek, CareerBuilder.com Interview mistakes may be holding you back from getting the job you want. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Ten mistakes can decrease your chances of getting hired Don’t […]

So you live off-campus in your own apartment. That’s cool. So you got Tim Hoffman elected. That’s cool. So you are part of the community. But are you? Going local is all the rage…start practicing in Lewisburg! The Office of Housing and Resident Life has some really awesome programing to help get you involved in the community, as well as helping you develop skills for living after college. There are some great cooking classes schedule, trips to the local Farmer’s Market, and information on finances, credit, leasing…all stuff that will make you a better member of the community and better […]

Class of 2010, You are invited to attend the fifth annual 100 Nights Celebration Countdown to Graduation Celebrate with your classmates! Count down the final days to graduation at this semi-formal event, complete with food, drinks and live music! Each attendee will receive a complimentary 100 Nights T-shirt. Friday, February 5, 2010 10 p.m. – Midnight in Davis Gym Bucknell Seniors Only Must pre-register with BUID. Registration 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Friday, February 5, Arches Lounge (LC 304) There will be no admittance at the door unless pre-registered. Questions? aly007@buckell.edu 1OO NIghts CelebratIon COUNTDOWN TO GRADUATION Event sponsored by […]

Experience the Arts with a Summer Internship at Wolf Trap Applications are due March 1. Wolf Trap’s Internship Program provides project-based training and experience to approximately 40 interns annually. Interns become integral members of the staff working side-by-side with professionals producing, promoting, and administering all aspects of the performing arts. Summer Internships are offered in the following departments: Communications and Marketing Multimedia, Web Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing, Advertising Sales/Group Sales, Publications, Public Relations, and Photography Education Planning and Initiatives Development Grants Management/Foundation Relations, Major Gifts, Annual Fund, and Special Events Program and Production Accounting Wolf Trap Opera Company Directing, Administrative, […]

Two years ago, 75 young leaders came to the nation’s capital for intensive training in advocacy for hungry and poor people. Since then, they have served as powerful agents of change in their communities. Now Bread for the World is looking for the best and brightest 20- to 30-year-old advocates to join our next class of Hunger Justice Leaders. Do you have what it takes to be Hunger Justice Leader? Or do you know someone who does? Selected participants will attend an advocacy training workshop—all expenses paid—in Washington, D.C., June 12-15, 2010. Then they too will commit to going back […]

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?

Welcome back! We have some exciting news to share with you: Seniors 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 conditions, click yes…we trust you’ll […]

A note about an exciting opportunity from Rebecca Kosowicz ’07: When I graduated from Bucknell in 2007 I joined the Peace Corps in Mali. After my two years were up I found this great opportunity that led me to stay on for a third year. I will be ending my work with this organization in June and they are looking for interested, inspired individuals to replace my me and the three other volunteer positions on the ground here in Mali, West Africa. I hope you can get this information out to Bucknell student body. The application deadline is approaching so […]

The Scoville Fellowship is now accepting applications for the fall 2010 semester; All materials must arrive by January 22 at 5:00 PM EST. The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship, established in 1987, is a competitive national fellowship program that provides college graduates with the opportunity to gain a Washington perspective on key issues of peace and security. Twice yearly, the Fellowship’s Board of Directors selects a group of outstanding individuals to spend six to nine months in Washington. Supported by a stipend, the Fellows serve as full-time junior staff members at the participating organization of their choice. The program also […]

Notice: Now accepting applications for Summer 2010.  Deadline to apply is 02/28/2010 Fellowship Dates: June 7 – August 13, 2010 During a ten week full-time placement in a Mayoral office or agency, Fellows will be assigned to projects that focus on a myriad of public policy issues and challenges. Mayoral Fellows will complete their projects under the direction of senior level government officials and will be provided with immediate and direct feedback. At the conclusion of the summer, Fellows will give presentations to the Mayor and various cabinet officials summarizing their placements and overall summer experience. The ultimate objective of […]

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