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St. Cloud State University

St. Cloud State University

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.

    Meet the rest of our staff.

Outdoor Endeavors

OE Staff

Sara Steffen

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

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

Dylan
Lake George Boathouse Student Manager
Year in School: Junior
Major/Minor: Recreation & Sports Management
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Natlie Prell

Natalie 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

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

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

Ivan Bartha
Coordinator for Experiential Programs
Masters in Education, Outdoor Recreation Resource Management
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale 2002
Bachelors of Science, Outdoor Recreation
- 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