Center for Experiential Learning Fall 2020 Calendar of Events
To best support students in obtaining advice from and making connections with professionals, building community, and providing space for reflection and mindfulness, the Center for Experiential Learning is offering the below programs and opportunities for ALL students.
Please reach out to Missy Gutkowski (mmg019@bucknell.edu) or Amy Bennett ahb013@bucknell.edu) anytime with questions, ideas, and feedback.
While registration for all events is not required it is highly encouraged. Sign up here!
Anytime! Cornhole
When your classes are not in session, join a friend for a game of corn hole on the patio next to the back entrance of Taylor Hall.
Wednesday, August 26, 6-7 PM Professional Development & Networking Session
Join several recent alumni as they share their paths after Bucknell and current industry insights. Student attendees will engage in small breakout groups with each alum.
Cameron James’16, Consultant, Huron
Travon Martin ‘15, Senior Associate, Goldman Sachs
Kavi Mathur ‘17, Data Science/Quant Team, Coatue Management
Lauren Scott ‘17, Institutional Giving Assistant, New York City Center
Monday, August 31, 5 PM & 7 PM Golf Social and Clinic, Bachman Golf Center
Register for a golf clinic at the Bucknell Golf Course to hit a few balls, learn some new things about the game, or hold a golf club for the first time! All skill levels welcomed! Registration required. Sign up here!
Tuesday, September 1, 7-8 PM Professional Development & Networking Session
Join several recent alumni as they share their paths after Bucknell and current industry insights. Student attendees will engage in small breakout groups with each alum.
Emily Gross ’18, Marketing Associate, L’Oreal
Justin Jones ‘12, Consultant, Boston Consulting Group
Ashton Kriplani ‘17, Deals Senior Associate, PwC
Friday, September 4, 9 PM, Outdoor movie–meet Freeman Staff at the Commons
Join us on the lawn to enjoy snacks and a movie. Provided in collaboration with the CAP Center!
Friday, September 11-Sunday, September 13, Celebrate Bucknell-Virtual Homecoming
Wednesday, September 16, 7-8 PM Professional Development & Networking Session
Join several recent alumni as they share their paths after Bucknell and current industry insights. Student attendees will engage in small breakout groups with each alum.
Madison Farley ’17, Senior Consultant at The Educe Group
Samantha Golaski ‘18, Associate, Calculate
Jonathan Tewodros ‘17, Asset Management & Acquisitions Analyst at The Lighthouse Group
Lauren Yee ‘10, Senior CRM Manager at Betterment
Thursday, September 17, Noon-12:30PM, Solving Problems with Data, Technology, and Empathy
Join Sam Oyekoya ‘13, Sr. Director AT&T Business – WarnerMedia GTM Strategy Sam is an experienced sales professional with a passion for solving problems using technology. He likes to differentiate himself from the competition with his passion and ability to use his superpower, empath, to solve tough problems. He makes it his business to understand what’s important to organizations and find where he can add value, even if it isn’t obvious at first. He is a team player, who takes pride in being a difference-maker for his organization and your business. Email: So426r@att.com
Week of September 21–Celebrate FAMILY!
Stop by Taylor Hall to pick up a notecard to send to a family member. Returned the addressed and sealed card to Taylor Hall by Noon on Friday, September 26 to have the card mailed for you.
Friday, September 25, 6-6:30 PM, A CEO Conversation with Dylan Lissette P’21 ’23, CEO, Utz Quality Foods
Zoom Link: (webinar link to be inserted)
Join Dean Raquel Alexander as she speaks to Mr. Lissette about his family-run organization, the challenges, the successes, and the path forward.
Thursday, October 1, Noon-1PM Professional Development & Networking Session
Join several recent alumni as they share their paths after Bucknell and current industry insights. Student attendees will engage in small breakout groups with each alum.
Jeff Dong ‘19, Financial Analyst, BASF
Jenna Lochiatto ‘17, Account Strategist at Google
Negede (Abu) Iyob ‘18, LA at Capital Group as an Equity Research Associate
Mona Mohammed ‘16, WASH Manager at Danish Refugee Council
Monday, October 5, 6:00-6:30 Following a Path of Innovation and Meaningful Work
Join Tejal Raichura ‘09, Director of Telehealth at Geisinger Health System as she shares her path from Tanzania to Bucknell to graduate school and into healthcare administration.
TBA, Noon-12:45PM, Brand & Product Commercialization and Marketing
Join Karen Waters-Reid ‘96, Director of Content and Social Media, Marcomm and Katherine Matelan ’10, Content Editor, Crayola.
Karen and Kate will share their marketing and brand experience in the US and international markets.