Student Calling Program

What is the Student Calling Program?

Bucknell University’s Student Calling Program helps alumni and parents stay connected to the University. Throughout the academic year, approximately 80 students from various backgrounds dedicate time to hear about your Bucknell experience, update you on campus news, ensure that your information on file is correct and ask for your support of the Bucknell Fund.

When your phone rings with the 570 area code, please answer the call to speak with a student who is eager to hear about your time at Bucknell!

2017-18 Goal: $620,000

Current total: [total will appear here]

Interested in becoming a student caller?

Applications are open now for Fall 2018 semester. Interviews will be conducted in April. Be sure to watch for an invitation for an interview via email.

Open to current Bucknell students only.

Student Development Officer job description (pdf)

Apply for the Student Calling Program

Impact

See how your annual gifts helped students this year.

Gifts in Action

Meet Some of Our Student Callers

Titi Awe '19

electrical & computer engineering

I love working at the Student Calling Program. This is my second year being blessed with the opportunity to have one-on-one conversations with many who were once in my shoes. Bucknell's division of Development & Alumni Relations is phenomenal in its abilities to form and continuously build great networks with current students and alumni!

Mamta Badlani '18

accounting & financial management

I love talking to alumni and hearing their various experiences and how they applied them to the careers they have today. It's great hearing how much they enjoyed their time here and it makes me appreciate the opportunities Bucknell has to offer!

Spencer Reed ’19

Spencer Reed ’19 biology

I enjoy working for the Student Calling Program because I get to hear first-hand accounts of how impactful my Bucknell degree will be in my future endeavors, and I get to hear about how Bucknell generates opportunities and opens doors for its alumni every day.

Maddie Nicol '19

markets, innovation & design

I have absolutely loved working at the Student Calling Program for the last two years. This job has not only allowed me to connect with students across campus, but I have also had the opportunity to speak to a number of impressive and inspiring alumni. Being able to serve as the connection between Bucknell and its alumni has allowed me to help the school in ways I never thought were possible.

Amanda Besselman '18

accounting & financial management

I love speaking with alumni and hearing about their unique, individual Bucknell experiences. I get the opportunity to interact with alumni who are passionate about Bucknell for so many different reasons, and I get to hear about how their time at Bucknell permeates their life today. Lastly, alumni give the best advice!

Caroline Carulas '19

Caroline Carulas '19 global management

I love the opportunity to continually learn about Bucknell through the eyes of Alumni that enjoyed their experience as much as I do. Working at the Student Calling Program gives me a greater appreciation of all that Bucknell has to offer!

AnneMarie Marks ’20

undeclared

I enjoy working for the Student Calling Program because I am able to interact and talk to others who enjoyed Bucknell as much as I am currently. I love talking to people and furthering the unique connection between current students and the larger Bucknell community. I discovered the Student Calling Program through friends who raved about their job on campus. Once being offered the job, I am excited each time I go to work because of the great people in Bucknell's Development & Alumni Relations department.

Lauren Kossman '20

undeclared

I like working for the Student Calling Program because it gives me the opportunity to not only hear alumni stories and see how much campus has changed but also to ask them for advice. Furthermore, working in Bucknell's Development & Alumni Relations department has strengthened my Bucknell community and has shown me just how many Bucknellians are as passionate about Bucknell as I am!

Alex Spann ’20

Alex Spann ’20 accounting & financial management

The best part about working for the Student Calling Program is hearing from alumni how Bucknell prepared them for their careers and how I can make the most of my Bucknell experience.

Effiem Obasi '20

undeclared

I like working for the Student Calling Program because it gives me the opportunity to connect with alumni, assist with the advancement of Bucknell, and work with the wonderful staff. The dedication and support the callers and admin bring to the environment is heartwarming. During the short time I have been here, I have observed how much SCP contributes to the campus and have talked to so many alumni who enjoyed their Bucknell experience — Bucknellians who became leaders and use their valuable Bucknell experience in their current career.

Emily Fisher ’21

undeclared

Hearing alumni reminisce on their past experiences at Bucknell makes me appreciate where I am and value the four years ahead of me that much more. It's interesting to hear how people took their Bucknell education and used it to their advantage in the work world - especially when I get to talk to individuals who had the same major as me. Working here is a great way to meet new people and build connections within the Bucknell community.

Craig Silverman '20

Craig Silverman '20 mathematics

Student Calling is a unique opportunity to talk directly with Bucknell alumni and share our mutual love for this school. We are fortunate to have the ability to discuss the annual fund with gracious alumni!

Marleina Cohen '21

undeclared

I love working for SCP because I love hearing various alumni experiences, whether it be their major, clubs that they participated in, or other memories they made here on campus. It is amazing to hear how much alumni love Bucknell, and it makes me even more excited for my time here. Plus, it is always nice to have a pleasant phone call with someone that can brighten up both participants' days. I am so lucky and grateful to be part of such an amazing opportunity here on campus and look forward to all of the calls I get to make in the future!

What is the Student Calling Program?

2017-18 Goal: $620,000

Current total: [total will appear here]

Interested in becoming a student caller?

Impact

Titi Awe '19

Mamta Badlani '18

Spencer Reed ’19

Maddie Nicol '19

Amanda Besselman '18

Caroline Carulas '19

AnneMarie Marks ’20

Lauren Kossman '20

Alex Spann ’20

Effiem Obasi '20

Emily Fisher ’21

Craig Silverman '20

Marleina Cohen '21

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