Our Coordinator
Ivan Bartha
Ivan graduated from Northern Michigan University with a Bachelors in Outdoor Recreation. He received his Masters of Science in Education from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.
OE Staff
Sara Steffen
Outdoor Endeavors Graduate Assistant
Year in School: Graduate Student
Major/Minor: Masters in Criminal Justice
Favorite Outdoor Activities: Pole vaulting, running, snowboarding & walks on the beach
Best Place You Have Travelled: Evelyth, MN
Quote: " Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day" -Me
PhiL Torres
Challenge Course Student Manager
Year in School: Senior
Major/Minor: Physical Education and Developmental/Adaptive Physical Education Minor
Favorite Outdoor Activities: Kayaking
Best Place You Have Travelled: Surfing in Baja California, Mexico (Punta Cabras)
Quote: "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." -Ferris Bueller
Dylan Thiem
Lake George Boathouse Student Manager
Year in School: Junior
Major/Minor: Recreation & Sports Management
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Natlie Prell
Climbing Wall Student Manager
Year in School: Junior
Major/Minor: Graphic Design
Favorite Outdoor Activities: Rock Climbing and Camping
Best Place You Have Travelled To: Arizona and Seattle
Favorite Quote: "Life Isn't About Finding Yourself. Life Is About Creating Yourself." -Unknown
Evan Parkhouse
Rental Center Student Manager
Year in School: Junior
Major/Minor: Undecided
Favorite Outdoor Activities: Mountain Biking & Kayaking
Best Place You Have Travelled To: The West
Favorite Quote: "Never put off until tomorow what you can do the day after tomorow" - MarkTwain
Melissa Hansen
Challenge Course Student Manager
Year in School: Senior
Major/Minor: Criminal Justice & Welding
Favorite Outdoor Activities: Eating burnt smore's
Best Place You Have Travelled To: Holdingford, MN
Favorite Quote: "Love is like friendship on fire ." -Bruce Lee
Winner Marube
Year in School: Sophmore
Major/Minor: International Business
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Max Brown
Year in School: Sophmore
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Chelsey Permenter
Year in School: Sophmore
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Marissa Schoenecker
Year in School: Freshman
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Ivan Bartha
Coordinator for Experiential Programs
Masters in Education, Outdoor Recreation Resource Management
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale 2002
Bachelors of Science, Outdoor Recreation
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Northern Michigan University 1995
Favorite Outdoor Activities: Canoeing, Kayaking, Winter Camping, Fishing
Best Place You Have Travelled To: Bahia De Los Angeles, Baja California, MEX & Churchill River, Saskatchewan, CAN
Favorite Quote:
“All paths lead to nowhere so choose a path with heart.” -Buddha
