Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellows Program is proud to announce the recruitment season for the Fellowship Class of 2024-2025. Join us at one of our virtual or in-person information sessions to learn more about application procedures and program expectations. Please click on one of our virtual Information Session dates below to register for the webinar. If you Read More >>
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Upcoming Information Sessions for the Class of 2019-2020
Are you interested in learning more about the Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellows Program? Have you ever considered applying, but you want more information? Join us at one of our Information Sessions to learn more about the Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellows Program, fellowship requirements, and to ask any questions. Information Sessions are open to everyone. Scroll below to Read More >>
Fellow Feature: Taylor Hill and Elizabeth O’Karma
In this week’s Fellow Feature, we highlight Taylor Hill and Elizabeth O’Karma – graduate students at the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Audiology. Meet Taylor and Elizabeth Taylor is from Allentown, PA. When deciding on where she wanted to go for undergrad, she knew that she wanted to go to Read More >>
Fellow Feature: John Cordier
Meet this week’s featured fellow, John Cordier! John is a 3rd year graduate student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health. For his Schweitzer project, John will be running an after school health science club for high school students. John is originally from Erie, Pennsylvania. He came to Pittsburgh to study neuroscience and Read More >>
Fellow Feature: Jenna Ingram and Allie Taylor
In this week’s Fellow Feature, we highlight Jenna Ingram and Alexandria (Allie) Taylor – graduate students at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. Meet Jenna and Allie! Jenna hails from Long Island, New York. When deciding on her undergraduate destination, she always knew that she wanted to live in a city. When asked how Read More >>
Fellow Feature Q&A: Molly Owens
In today’s Q&A we learn more about Molly Owens and her project, Power Up with Plants, that aims to serve the veterans in our community. Previously, we discussed Molly’s passions and personal interests. To learn more about Molly, click here. Q: Tell me about yourself, where are you from, what do you do? Molly: I’m Read More >>
Fellow Feature: Molly Owens
Meet this week’s Featured Fellow, Molly Owens! Molly Owens is an Environmental Fellow and has created the project Power Up with Plants. During Power Up with Plants, she will teach cooking classes to veterans and their families. The classes will cover fundamental topics such as: Education on the health and environmental benefits of plant-based meals Read More >>
Fellow Feature Q&A: Julia
In today’s Q and A with current Schweitzer Fellow Julia Saintz, we found out more about her project and how it will benefit the community. Previously we discussed her personal interests, as well as her passion for sustainability and working with elders. To learn more about Julia click here. Q: When did you become so Read More >>
Fellow Feature: Julia Saintz
Meet Julia Saintz, a 2018-2019 Environmental Fellow! Julia’s project will focus on providing companionship for elders in the community who are living in senior living centers or nursing homes. As a result of that companionship, she will work with elders to find ways to improve the community’s sustainability practices and reduce environmental impact. Senior citizens Read More >>
Fellow Feature Q&A: Rebecca and Ryan
This week in our Fellow Feature, we sat down with current Fellows Ryan Shea and Rebecca Peñaranda. They shared their passions, motivations, and hobbies. To learn more about Ryan and Rebecca and their Hearing Education and Resources for Underserved Populations (HEAR-UP) project click here. Q: What drew you to leadership in service and the Pittsburgh Read More >>
Fellow Feature: Rebecca Peñaranda and Ryan Shea
Meet Rebecca Peñaranda and Ryan Shea! Rebecca and Ryan are paired Fellows who are continuing the Hearing Education and Resources for Underserved Populations project (HEAR-UP), started by Rachel Fryatt, a 2016-2017 Fellow. HEAR-UP is a service that adequately reaches individuals who cannot typically access or afford hearing health care, including testing, hearing aids, and follow Read More >>
2018-2019 Fellows’ Wish List
The Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellows Program is excited to welcome our new class of 24 Fellows for the 2018-2019 year.Our Fellows are outstanding and dedicated emerging professionals who embody the legacy of Albert Schweitzer as leaders in service. They will be implementing a range of projects that highlight their creativity, passion, and commitment to serve disadvantaged Read More >>
Information Sessions for the Class of 2018-2019
Are you interested in learning more about the Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellows Program? Have you ever considered applying, but you want more information? Join us at one of our Information Sessions to learn more about the Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellows Program, fellowship requirements, and to ask any questions. Information Sessions are open to everyone. Scroll below to Read More >>
Impact on Fellows: 2015-2016 Final Reports
The Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellows Program supports 20-25 exceptional people each year as they encounter the deeply entrenched problems facing the most vulnerable members of our society. The following excerpts from their Final Reports show how they are not only making a difference in the lives of our region’s underserved populations, but that they are transforming their own lives Read More >>
What is the “environment”?
“Environmental health addresses all the physical, chemical, and biological factors external to a person, and all the related factors impacting behaviors. It encompasses the assessment and control of those environmental factors that can potentially affect health. It is targeted towards preventing disease and creating health-supportive environments.” — World Health Organization At the Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellows Program (PSFP), we like Read More >>
PSFP Congratulates the 2015 – 2016 Class of Schweitzer Fellows at 2016 Commencement
On Sunday, May 1 2016 the Pittsburgh Schweitzer Fellows Program (PSFP) held its annual Commencement to celebrate the accomplishments of its 2015 – 2016 Class of Schweitzer Fellows and to introduce the 2016 – 2017 class. The 2015 – 2016 class of 21 Fellows represented 3 universities from Southwest Pennsylvania and a dozen different disciplines. Collectively, the Fellows provided Read More >>
