Quotation Mark

“It is through the idealism of youth that man catches sight of truth, and in that idealism he possesses a wealth which he must never exchange for anything else.” —Albert Schweitzer

Events

  • Thu
    06
    Sep
    2018
    4:00 - 5:00 pmMinor Hall, UC Berkeley, Room TBA

    An information session will be held for first year optometry students who are interested in applying for the Schweitzer Fellowship.

  • Wed
    03
    Oct
    2018
    12:00 - 1:00 pmTouro University campus, Room TBA

    Information session for all Touro students interested in applying for the Schweitzer Fellowship

  • Fri
    12
    Apr
    2019
    Sun
    14
    Apr
    2019
    A fabulous beachhouse

    The Orientation Retreat is a mandatory requirement of participation in the Schweitzer Fellowship Program.  The retreat is held at a lovely beach house loaned to us by very generous donors,  The retreat begins on Friday afternoon and ends on Sunday afternoon,  Fellows are required to be there for the entire weekend .

  • Fri
    17
    May
    2019
    6:30 - 9:00 pmBerkeley City Club, Berkeley, California

    The Celebration of Service is an annual event in May to honor the Fellows who have completed their Fellowship year and to introduce the new cohort of Fellows who began their Fellowship year in April.  In 2019 the Celebration of Service will be held on Friday May 17 at the historic, Julia Morgan designed Berkeley City Club.  Dinner will be served and reservations are required. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information or to RSVP, please visit the Celebration of Service event page.

  • Wed
    19
    Oct
    2022
    7:00 pmOnline (Zoom)
    Looking to make a difference? Consider becoming a Schweitzer Fellow!
    Applications for the 2023-24 Fellowship are due February 15, 2023.

    Learn more about the Schweitzer Fellowship at this one-hour information session on October 19, 2022, 7pm-8pm via THIS LINK.

  • Sun
    23
    Oct
    2022
    2:00 pmOnline (Zoom)
    Looking to make a difference? Consider becoming a Schweitzer Fellow!
    Applications for the 2023-24 Fellowship are due February 15, 2023.

    Learn more about the Schweitzer Fellowship at this one-hour information session on October 23, 2022, 2pm-3pm, 7pm-8pm via THIS LINK.

  • Mon
    16
    Oct
    2023
    7:00 pmOnline (Zoom)

    Looking to make a difference? Consider becoming a Schweitzer Fellow!
    Applications for the 2024-25 Fellowship are due February 15, 2024.
    Learn more about the Schweitzer Fellowship at this one-hour information session on Monday, October 16, 7pm-8pm PST | Zoom link

  • Wed
    25
    Oct
    2023
    7:00 pmOnline (Zoom)

    Looking to make a difference? Consider becoming a Schweitzer Fellow!
    Applications for the 2024-25 Fellowship are due February 15, 2024.
    Learn more about the Schweitzer Fellowship at this one-hour information session on Monday, October 25, 7pm-8pm PST | Zoom link

  • Mon
    30
    Oct
    2023
    7:00 pmOnline (Zoom)

    Looking to make a difference? Consider becoming a Schweitzer Fellow!
    Applications for the 2024-25 Fellowship are due February 15, 2024.
    Learn more about the Schweitzer Fellowship at this one-hour information session on Monday, October 30, 7pm-8pm PST | Zoom link

  • Thu
    02
    Nov
    2023
    7:00 pmOnline (Zoom)

    Looking to make a difference? Consider becoming a Schweitzer Fellow!
    Applications for the 2024-25 Fellowship are due February 15, 2024.
    Learn more about the Schweitzer Fellowship at this one-hour information session on November 2, 2023, 7pm-8pm via THIS LINK.

  • Mon
    06
    Nov
    2023
    7:00 pmOnline (Zoom)

    Looking to make a difference? Consider becoming a Schweitzer Fellow!
    Applications for the 2024-25 Fellowship are due February 15, 2024.
    Learn more about the Schweitzer Fellowship at this one-hour information session on November 6, 2023, 6pm-7pm via THIS LINK.

  • Wed
    08
    Nov
    2023
    8:00 pmOnline (Zoom)

    Looking to make a difference? Consider becoming a Schweitzer Fellow!
    Applications for the 2024-25 Fellowship are due February 15, 2024.
    Learn more about the Schweitzer Fellowship at this one-hour information session on November 8,  8pm-9pm via THIS LINK.

  • Tue
    14
    Nov
    2023
    7:00 pmOnline (Zoom)

    Looking to make a difference? Consider becoming a Schweitzer Fellow!
    Applications for the 2024-25 Fellowship are due February 15, 2024.
    Learn more about the Schweitzer Fellowship at this one-hour information session on November 14, 7pm-8pm via THIS INK.

  • Sun
    26
    Nov
    2023
    7:00 pmOnline (Zoom)

    Looking to make a difference? Consider becoming a Schweitzer Fellow!
    Applications for the 2024-25 Fellowship are due February 15, 2024.
    Learn more about the Schweitzer Fellowship at this one-hour information session on November 26, 2023, 7pm-8pm via THIS LINK.

  • Wed
    06
    Dec
    2023
    6:00 pmOnline (Zoom)

    Looking to make a difference? Consider becoming a Schweitzer Fellow!
    Applications for the 2024-25 Fellowship are due February 15, 2024.
    Learn more about the Schweitzer Fellowship at this one-hour information session on December 6, 2023, 6pm-7pm via THIS LINK.

  • Tue
    12
    Dec
    2023
    7:00 pmOnline (Zoom)

    Looking to make a difference? Consider becoming a Schweitzer Fellow!
    Applications for the 2024-25 Fellowship are due February 15, 2024.
    Learn more about the Schweitzer Fellowship at this one-hour information session on December 12, 2023, 7pm-8pm via THIS LINK.

  • Thu
    11
    Jan
    2024
    7:00 pmOnline (Zoom)

    Looking to make a difference? Consider becoming a Schweitzer Fellow! Applications for the 2024-25 Fellowship are due February 15, 2024. Learn more about the Schweitzer Fellowship at this one-hour information session on January 11, 2024, 7pm-8pm via THIS LINK.

  • Wed
    17
    Jan
    2024
    7:00 pmOnline (Zoom)

    Looking to make a difference? Consider becoming a Schweitzer Fellow! Applications for the 2024-25 Fellowship are due February 15, 2024. Learn more about the Schweitzer Fellowship at this one-hour information session on January 17, 2024, 7pm-8pm via THIS LINK.

  • Tue
    23
    Jan
    2024
    6:00 pmOnline (Zoom)

    Looking to make a difference? Consider becoming a Schweitzer Fellow! Applications for the 2024-25 Fellowship are due February 15, 2024. Learn more about the Schweitzer Fellowship at this one-hour information session on January 23, 2024, 6pm-7pm via THIS LINK.

  • Sat
    20
    Apr
    2024
    Sun
    21
    Apr
    2024
  • Wed
    23
    Oct
    2024
    7:00 pmOnline (Zoom)

    Looking to make a difference? Consider becoming a Schweitzer Fellow! Applications for the 2025-26 Fellowship are due February 14, 2025. Learn more about the Schweitzer Fellowship at this one-hour information session on October 23, 2024, 7pm-8pm via THIS LINK.

  • Mon
    28
    Oct
    2024
    7:00 pmOnline (Zoom)

    Looking to make a difference? Consider becoming a Schweitzer Fellow! Applications for the 2025-26 Fellowship are due February 14, 2025. Learn more about the Schweitzer Fellowship at this one-hour information session on October 28, 2024, 7pm-8pm via THIS LINK.

  • Mon
    04
    Nov
    2024
    7:00 pmOnline (Zoom)

    Looking to make a difference? Consider becoming a Schweitzer Fellow! Applications for the 2025-26 Fellowship are due February 14, 2025. Learn more about the Schweitzer Fellowship at this one-hour information session on November 4, 2024, 7pm-8pm via THIS LINK.

  • Wed
    13
    Nov
    2024
    7:00 pmOnline (Zoom)

    Looking to make a difference? Consider becoming a Schweitzer Fellow! Applications for the 2025-26 Fellowship are due February 14, 2025. Learn more about the Schweitzer Fellowship at this one-hour information session on November 13, 2024, 7pm-8pm via THIS LINK.

  • Sun
    17
    Nov
    2024
    7:00 pmOnline (Zoom)

    Looking to make a difference? Consider becoming a Schweitzer Fellow! Applications for the 2025-26 Fellowship are due February 14, 2025. Learn more about the Schweitzer Fellowship at this one-hour information session on November 17, 2024, 7pm-8pm via THIS LINK.

  • Thu
    21
    Nov
    2024
    7:00 pmOnline (Zoom)

    Looking to make a difference? Consider becoming a Schweitzer Fellow! Applications for the 2025-26 Fellowship are due February 14, 2025. Learn more about the Schweitzer Fellowship at this one-hour information session on November 21, 2024, 7pm-8pm via THIS LINK.

  • Thu
    05
    Dec
    2024
    7:00 pmOnline (Zoom)

    Looking to make a difference? Consider becoming a Schweitzer Fellow! Applications for the 2025-26 Fellowship are due February 14, 2025. Learn more about the Schweitzer Fellowship at this one-hour information session on December 5, 2024, 7pm-8pm via THIS LINK.

  • Wed
    11
    Dec
    2024
    7:00 pmOnline (Zoom)

    Looking to make a difference? Consider becoming a Schweitzer Fellow! Applications for the 2025-26 Fellowship are due February 14, 2025. Learn more about the Schweitzer Fellowship at this one-hour information session on December 11, 2024, 7pm-8pm via THIS LINK.

  • Mon
    13
    Jan
    2025
    7:00 pmOnline (Zoom)

    Looking to make a difference? Consider becoming a Schweitzer Fellow! Applications for the 2025-26 Fellowship are due February 14, 2025. Learn more about the Schweitzer Fellowship at this one-hour information session on Monday, January 13, 2025, 7pm-8pm via THIS LINK.

  • Wed
    22
    Jan
    2025
    7:00 pmOnline (Zoom)

    Looking to make a difference? Consider becoming a Schweitzer Fellow! Applications for the 2025-26 Fellowship are due February 14, 2025. Learn more about the Schweitzer Fellowship at this one-hour information session on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 7pm-8pm via THIS LINK.

  • 7:00 pmOnline (Zoom)

    Looking to make a difference? Consider becoming a Schweitzer Fellow! Applications for the 2025-26 Fellowship are due February 14, 2025. Learn more about the Schweitzer Fellowship at this one-hour information session on Sunday, January 26, 2025, 7pm-8pm via THIS LINK.

  • Sun
    26
    Jan
    2025
    7:00 pmOnline (Zoom)

    Looking to make a difference? Consider becoming a Schweitzer Fellow! Applications for the 2025-26 Fellowship are due February 14, 2025. Learn more about the Schweitzer Fellowship at this one-hour information session on Sunday, January 26, 2025, 7pm-8pm via THIS LINK.

  • Fri
    14
    Feb
    2025

    Applications for the 2025-26 Schweitzer Fellowship are due by midnight on February 14. Reach out to Program Director (Holly Barbaccia) if you have questions.

  • Sun
    23
    Feb
    2025
    Vallejo People's Garden

    The 2024-25 cohort of Schweitzer Fellows will spend a day together working in the Vallejo People's Garden.

  • Mon
    03
    Mar
    2025

    The Program Director will email those applicants who have been asked to move to the next phase, the interview phase.

  • Sun
    23
    Mar
    2025
    Zoom interviews

    All applicants selected for interviews will gather virtually (Zoom) for panel interviews. Details will be sent to those who will be interviewing.

  • Tue
    25
    Mar
    2025

    All those who interviewed will be notified if they were invited/not invited to become Fellows.

  • Sat
    05
    Apr
    2025
    Sun
    06
    Apr
    2025
    10:00am start on Saturday thru 2pm on SundayAptos, California

    The 2025-26 Schweitzer Fellows will gather for an overnight orientation on April 5 & 6 at a beach house in Aptos, CA. If you thinking of applying for a Fellowship (applications due Feb. 14) please make sure you are available to attend the 2-day orientation. Reach out to the Program Director (Holly Barbaccia) if you have questions.