Officers 2008-2009

Karen Epp, President Karen Epp, President
epp.kare@students.uwlax.edu

Hello! My name is Karen Epp and I’m your Eta Phi Alpha president. This is my second year at UW-L, and I hope to study abroad in Germany next year. I joined Eta Phi Alpha because I wanted a way to meet new people, as well as get involved in the community.
Maria Pint, Vice President Maria Pint, Vice President
pint.mari@students.uwlax.edu

Hi, I'm Maria Pint and I am the EPA Vice President this year. I am a junior with a mathematics major with an emphasis in education and I am from Minnesota. I love to golf and will joke around about anything, so try not to take me too seriously!
Betsy Brown, Publicity Betsy Brown, Publicity
brown.eliz@students.uwlax.edu

Hi, my name is Betsy Brown. I'm a sophomore this year, I'm majoring in chemistry, and my interests include playing volleyball and badminton, reading books for fun, and finding new music to listen to. I love playing with children, and ice cream is my weakness.
Tara Weiler, Secretary Tara Weiler, Secretary
weiler.tara@students.uwlax.edu

Hi, my name is Tara Weiler and I'm the Secretary of EPA. I'm a junior pursuing a degree in Microbiology with a Chemistry minor and I am currently doing research on viruses. My interests include playing volleyball, hanging out with friends, being outside, and trying new things.
Chelsea Zess, Treasurer Chelsea J. Zess, Treasurer
zess.chel@students.uwlax.edu

I'm a sophomore at UW-L majoring in community health education with minors in Spanish and nutrition. I love my family, friends, and being active: working out, bluff hikes, rollerblading, intramurals, and anything outdoors. I'm studying abroad in Ireland next summer, and Spain the following summer.
Kayla Breunig, Social Director Kayla Breunig, Social Director
breunig.kayl@students.uwlax.edu

Hey, I'm Kayla Breunig and I am a Sophomore this year. I am currently undecided on my major, but Spanish and Business are a couple of possibilities. I like spending time with my family and friends, and being involved in choir and band. Interesting fact: A group of friends and I went skydiving the summer before our Freshmen year of college and it was amazing!
Joseph van Oss, Adviser Joseph Van Oss (call me "VO"), Advisor
vanoss.jose@uwlax.edu

I am a graduate of the University of Minnesota (1980) and of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1982). My sons Patrick and Nicolaas are UW-L students, and Nick is a member of Eta Phi Alpha. I am excited about working with EPA and helping bright, promising young talents to connect with people and needs in the La Crosse Community.