Marty Essen discusses elephant seals. Photo courtesy of the Helena Independent Record
Marty Essen is now presenting his high-energy, Around the World in 90 Minutes, seven continents digital slide show at colleges and universities. His show runs 90 minutes and is full of laughs, surprises, and interesting facts.
Here's what others have to say about
Around the World in 90 Minutes with Marty Essen:
“The time flew by with Marty! From the first photo to the last photo, we were in awe. The stories of his journeys coupled with the magnificent photography are a feast for the senses!”
—Shannon McCasland, Coordinator of Student Activities, Aims Community College“We are still reeling in excitement after watching the presentation of Marty Essen. We walked away from the presentation determined to promote conservation in our world. Breathtaking photographs took us to places we’ve never been before. Marty’s photography puts you so close to nature.”
—Jackie B. Williams, Earth Day Chair, Southeastern Community College“Marty is one of those rare, passionate individuals able to blend stunning photography, adventure travel, and a powerful conservation message into 1½ hours of pure enjoyment. His audiences come away having deeply experienced some of the most intriguing, out of the way places in the world, and we are much the wiser for our experience.”
—Kristin Fletcher, Program Manager, Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University“Marty Essen’s Around the World in 90 Minutes presentation was awesome! He was a delightful speaker and the time flew. He really knew his subject matter and the humor was nice. It was so very informative.”
—Dot Lukens, Dual Enrollment Program Assistant, Chattahoochee Technical College
“Marty has a great message to share, and his lecture was both educational and entertaining. He was a delight to have on our campus.”
—Shelly Loomer, President of Campus Activities Board, Johnson & Wales University - Denver“If you are looking for an event that is exciting, fun and educational while stretching your entertainment dollar to the max—the world of Marty Essen accomplishes that and then some! This event supports academic efforts of science, lifelong learning, and international studies as well as campus clubs and activities. Marty presents the world as few will ever experience!”
—Julie Moss, Campus Activities/Conference Services Coordinator, Yavapai College“Marty’s passion for wildlife, photography and international travel blended wonderfully into a presentation that had our campus community laughing and cringing at the same time! We look forward to having him back next fall.”
—Thomas Sheridan, Assistant Director for Student Activities, University of Colorado - Denver“Everyone enjoyed Marty’s presentation from the children to adults. The stunning photographs beckon us all to explore, appreciate, and preserve our world!”
—Professor Patricia Strobl, Neumann College“Marty puts on a wonderful show! Every minute is jam packed with exciting and entertaining stories and wonderful photos. I highly recommend this program. Your entire campus is guaranteed to love it!"
—Shannon Mewborn, Director of Student Life, University of South Carolina Sumter“Marty Essen, of Cool Creatures, Hot Planet fame, arrived in the Bitterroot Valley to entertain and educate us with a unique and exclusive view of our planet through his eyes. A packed house listened with rapt attention, broken only by the echoes of amazed reactions, as the larger than life images swept across the screen. His lively storytelling engages his spectators throughout a dynamic and thought provoking presentation. This is a Must See event!”
—Tamar Stanley, Executive Director, Ravalli County Museum“Marty delivered a wonderful lecture which was educational, fun and of interest to many. We had photography students as well as Sociology and Zoology students in the audience. Thanks!”
—Megan E. Boyle, Coordinator of Student Activities, Pikes Peak Community College“Marty’s photos and experiences symbolize the ‘butterfly effect’—the universal interconnectedness of all creatures.”
—Janet Chase, Alumnus, Aims Community College“Sorry I'm just now getting a moment to send you this reply of how great it was to have you at our campus this month for our Environmental Fair. Your presentation was not only very professional but was very engaging with your visual re-enactment of situations with the creatures you encountered. I have heard nothing but positive feedback from all that attended as they were very impressed with your expertise on the subject matter and blown away with your experiences across the seven continents, while being pleasantly amazed by your photography. From students, faculty, and staff we all thoroughly enjoyed your presentation and your kindness of answering the many questions that were asked of you. I personally want to thank you for going the extra mile and talking to two of our English classes that so enjoyed your interaction with them. This is really what allows our students to experience real life learning that can ultimately change a student’s life path. Thank you again and also for doing the T.V. show segment.”
—John Byers, Coordinator of Student Activities, Owens Community College
To see a list of colleges and universities that have already booked Marty Essen, click the Appearances tab and scroll down.
Marty Essen will also be happy to speak to classes at your school about the publishing business, writing professionally, working with agents and editors, etc. Marty does not charge extra for speaking to classes, as long as you request his talk in conjunction with an Around the World in 90 Minutes booking and he can comfortably fit it into his schedule.
Click here to download a compressed, low-resolution video of Marty Essen's Association for the Promotion of Campus Activites (APCA) showcase. We are happy to mail you high-resolution DVD upon request.
If you are interested in booking Marty Essen, please call (406) 642-3333, or send an email to Schedule@CoolCreaturesHotPlanet.com
If you reached this page directly from the APCA website, please click here to learn about Marty Essen's multi-award-winning book. You can always return to this page by clicking "College Shows" on the side menu.