¶ … guest speaker from MPI.

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The guest speaker provided an interesting cross section of information on being environmentally conscious.

[Lecture Critique] guest speaker who discussed the tenets of being socially responsible about the environment presented this lecture. The content was well organized and presented in an interactive format. The atmosphere was friendly and non-threatening and allowed the class to provide feedback.

The lecturer's discussion included making environmentally conscious choices and what it means to be environmentally "green." What was most interesting and made the class much more interactive was that she provided personal stories and experience and tied it into the subject matter. For example, when discussing what it means to be environmentally "green," she mentioned her experience in a European hotel where they advised about conserving water and energy.

The lecture covered a lot of topics all linked to the environment but none of them were covered in depth. This was more of an overview of key issues, supported by references to text materials and examples that demonstrated the importance of the issue.

The lecturer knew her subject matter and did not refer to notes. I think the lecturer provided a good understanding of the material and her presentation style was comfortable. She immediately made the class interactive by looking for input.

This type of material can sometimes be dry but by using personal stories and examples, she made it tie into every day life. I was most surprised by the staggering amount of food that is wasted in our country.

Surely this lecture will be the catalyst for wanting to know more about ways to protect our environment and be socially responsible. My take-away from this lecture is that the environment is our future and our behavior will have long-term effects, not only on this generation but future generations.