Meet the Spring 2012 Loews Scholars

Sarka Holendova, David Maggard, Katherin Eow and Jessica Esteves received Loews Scholarships on April 11. Their fellow Panther, hospitality student Diana Moanga, was not at the ceremony, which was attended by Brett Nicolopolous (far left, back), Food & Beverage area manager at the Loews South Beach); the hotel’s executive housekeeper Bernardo Pinheiro; Adriana Kasunic, the hotel’s assistant director of Human Relations; and Justin Adams, the Loews’ director of Front Office Operations.

Five Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management undergrads were welcomed into the company of Loews Scholars at the Kovens Conference Center at Biscayne Bay Campus April 11.

Each Panther received a $1,000 scholarship in recognition of their commitment to their studies – they all maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher – and their interest in the hospitality industry.

These scholarships are the direct result of a $50,000 pledge made by the Loews Miami Beach Hotel in 2009. Five students have been selected to receive Loews Scholarship dollars every spring and fall since then.