Scholar: Karin Tarpinian
Year Awarded: 2020
Working towards degree: Master of Science in Tourism, Hospitality and, Recreation Management
About Scholarship Recipient: Karin grew up in Southern California and transferred from Pierce Community College and lucked out as a Recreation and Tourism Management (RTM) major at CSUN. She has a passion for the outdoors and has wanted to pursue a career in the outdoor industry. She has worked at various organizations in the recreation industry, including multiple roles at CSUN’s Associated Students Outdoor Adventures. Currently, she is a volunteer coordinator for the Yosemite Climbing Association and helps to organize their yearly National Park Clean-Up event at Yosemite National Park.
Karin graduated with a bachelor’s in RTM and is now working on her master’s degree. She continued at CSUN because of the academic program and the Outdoor Adventures program. She has been able to gain experience through field work and learn in the classroom.
The Burt Anderson Scholarship means a lot to Karin and her future academics and career pursuits. She hopes to one day be able to run her own summer camp that works with volunteers and horses. She also plans to volunteer more of her time to the Yosemite Climbing Association and help to expand their event to other National Parks.
About this Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to a graduate student in the Department of Recreation and Tourism Management who can show evidence of involvement in activities of professional concern. The student must possess academic areas of achievement and be involved in professional and/or community service organizations. The student must also have worked either in a paid or voluntary role in the profession of recreation.
Scholar: Brenda Galvan
Year Awarded: 2020
Working towards degree: Bachelor of Science in Tourism, Hospitality and, Recreation Management
About Scholarship Recipient: Brenda grew up in West Covina and is working to complete her undergraduate degree in tourism, hospitality, and recreation management (RTM). She said finding the program was not easy for her at first, as she went through different majors before she found RTM. When she found the program she knew it was for her because it allowed her to share her people skills and work with others who shared similar values that include the importance of recreation.
Brenda said that receiving this award showed her that her dream career had real importance and it gave her the reassurance she needed to proceed. Her goal includes working with Disney's Youth Education Series, more specifically, the leadership series. She understands that many under-resourced schools lack the privileges of being involved in such a series, and that is something she hopes to change and build out in her future.
About the Scholarship: The late Dr. Byrne Fernelius was a founding faculty member of the department and held the position of Department Chair for Recreation and Leisure Studies (now Recreation and Tourism Management) for approximately 20 years. He always encouraged students in the recreation profession and community service area to be exemplary scholars. This scholarship is awarded to students who can show evidence of involvement in activities of professional concern and/or community service and has worked in the recreation field either as a volunteer or in a paid role.
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cholar: Mackenzie Miravet
Year Awarded: 2020
Working towards degree: Bachelor of Science in Tourism, Hospitality and, Recreation Management
About Scholarship Recipient: After high school, Mackenzie began pursuing a career in recreation and tourism management because she had always had a love for restaurants. She is excited to finish her degree in May 2021 and continue working in the luxury hospitality sector.
About the Scholarship: Dr. Lola Sadlo was a founding faculty member in the Recreation and Tourism Management Department who was interested in crafts and dance. She wanted students to get creatively involved in the community and have high academic standards in academics. This award is given to one student for proven creativity in a RTM program and/or project, on or off the CSUN campus.
Scholar: Bryan Huerta
Year Awarded: 2020
Working towards degree: Bachelor of Science in Tourism, Hospitality and, Recreation Management
About the Scholarship: This award is dedicated to the late professor of leisure studies and recreation, Dr. John "Jack" Foley. Dr. Foley graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a degree in Recreation Administration and later earned a doctorate from Brigham Young University. He worked for the City of Culver City and later became a professor at CSUN where he worked for over two decades. He was a beloved mentor to students and a devoted contributor to the CSUN baseball team. He had a tremendous desire to give back to his community. He led the charge for a renovated Matador field and some of his hard work paid off when the Matador clubhouse was constructed in 2002. More recently, a significant donation was made to help bring Dr. Foley's vision for a redesigned Matador Field to fruition. The gift supports the renovating of the entrance and is the first of multiple projects. The Jack Foley Award is given to a student in the Department of Recreation and Tourism Management in honor of Dr. Foley's dedication to CSUN.
Scholar: Jessica Arevalo
Year Awarded: 2020
Working towards degree: Bachelor of Science in Tourism, Hospitality and, Recreation Management
About the Scholarship: Tal Morash was a faculty member in the Recreation and Leisure Studies Department for many years (now Recreation and Tourism Management). He also founded the Outdoor Adventures program in the department. This scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student who can show evidence of involvement in activities of professional concern in outdoor recreation. The student must also have volunteered or worked in the field and can show evidence of involvement with community service organizations.
