Pierce Law Announces Albert Schweitzer Fellows

Two Franklin Pierce Law Center students were recently selected as 2008-2009 Albert Schweitzer Fellows by the NH/VT Schweitzer Fellows Program.

Both first-year law students, Saurabh Vishnubhakat of Lilburn, GA, and Hanna Wason of Hampton, NH, were named "Fellows for Life" and will now join students from Dartmouth Medical School, the Thayer School of Engineering and Vermont Law School in the Vermont-New Hampshire component of this international program.

As Schweitzer Fellows, they will work with local community agencies to carry out a project that addresses the needs of local residents. Each will contribute 200 hours of direct service. Vishnubkkahat, who earned a BS degree in biochemistry from Georgia Institute of Technology, will assist on website and intranet development for nonprofit organizations in the Concord area. Wason holds a BA degree in English from Mt. Holyoke College and will work on policy and qualitative research on issues of concern to persons with disabilities.

The mission of The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship is to reduce disparities in health and healthcare by developing "leaders in service." These leaders are individuals who are dedicated and skilled in helping underserved communities, and who influence and inspire others by example. Visit www.schweitzerfellowship.org.